Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs filed an immigration mandamus complaint challenging USCIS policy and the government was served. The plaintiffs sought a preliminary injunction, but the court expressly denied that motion on August 12, 2026 (finding no likely irreparable harm and noting many applications had been processed); the case remains pending with additional filings and an ambiguous dismissal entry later in August.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
The court will send a scheduling order by NEF within two business days of the 2026-06-03 entry (on or before 2026-06-05).
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
September 11, 2026
A reply to an opposition/response was filed on 2026-09-11. The docket entry does not identify which motion is being replied to or state any court action or upcoming deadlines arising from this filing.
September 4, 2026
On 2026-09-04 an Opposition/Response to a motion was filed in the case. The entry does not identify which motion is being opposed or state any court action or outcome.
August 22, 2026
A Notice of Withdrawal of Motion was filed on 2026-08-22. The entry does not identify which motion was withdrawn or state whether the court has ruled or taken any action on the withdrawal.
August 21, 2026
The docket entry dated 2026-08-21 is labeled "Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction." The entry appears to indicate a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, but the exact procedural effect (who filed it or whether the court entered a final dismissal) is unclear from the entry text.
August 18, 2026
An administrative motion citing Civil Local Rule 7-11 was filed on 2026-08-18. The docket entry does not state the motion's substance, who filed it, or whether the court has acted on it.
August 12, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order denying the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, concluding they failed to show likely irreparable harm. The order explains that USCIS is treating the challenged policies as nonexistent after a Rhode Island court vacatur, has fully processed and approved 26 of the 31 plaintiffs' applications, the remaining five applications are actively being reviewed (two with notices of intent to deny), and plaintiffs may renew the motion if circumstances change (including a stay or reversal of the vacatur).
August 10, 2026
A document labeled “Statement” was filed on 2026-08-10. The docket entry gives no information about who filed it, what it says, or any action by the court, so the procedural effect is unclear.
August 7, 2026
The docket shows an entry titled “Order on Stipulation” dated 2026-08-07. The entry provides no information about the order’s contents, who filed the stipulation, or what procedural effect (if any) the order has.
August 6, 2026
The docket shows a filing titled “Stipulation and Proposed Order” was submitted on 2026-08-06. The entry does not state the stipulation’s terms, who filed it, or whether the court approved or acted on it.
August 3, 2026
A filing titled "Notice (Other)" was entered on August 3, 2026. The entry provides no information about the notice's content, who filed it, or any court action or deadlines resulting from it.
July 29, 2026
A Notice of Voluntary Dismissal was filed on 2026-07-29. The entry does not state who filed it, whether the court has acted, or whether the dismissal is with or without prejudice.
July 8, 2026
On 2026-07-08 a reply to an opposition/response was filed in the case. The filing text gives no details about which motion is being replied to or any court action or next steps.
July 3, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a Certificate/Proof of Service was filed on 2026-07-03. The entry does not state what document was served, who served it, or who was served.
July 1, 2026
On 2026-07-01, the petitioner filed an opposition/response to a motion; the entry does not identify which motion or indicate any court ruling or forthcoming deadline.
June 30, 2026
An Opposition/Response to a motion was filed in the case on 2026-06-30. The docket entry does not identify which motion is being opposed nor indicate any court decision or next steps.
June 27, 2026
On 2026-06-27, an administrative motion was filed citing Civil Local Rule 7-11. The docket entry does not state the motion's substance or any court action or ruling on it.
June 17, 2026
On 2026-06-17 the docket contains a brief entry labeled "Preliminary Injunction." The entry provides no further information about whether this is a filed motion, an order, or a court ruling, so the exact procedural effect is unclear from the text.
June 11, 2026
The docket entry notes that the summons was returned executed as to the USA on 2026-06-11, indicating the government was served. No further detail about service or subsequent court action is provided in the entry.
June 4, 2026
The court clerk issued a summons directed to Joseph B. Edlow, the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney General on June 4, 2026.
June 3, 2026
The case was assigned to Judge P. Casey Pitts; the entry instructs the plaintiff's counsel to serve the complaint, summons, the judge's standing orders, and other new-case documents on opposing parties, and states that the summons will be issued electronically upon receipt. It also states the court will send a scheduling order by NEF within two business days.
June 3, 2026
The docket entry indicates the court filed an "Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order" on June 3, 2026 (entered June 4, 2026). The entry does not disclose the order's substantive content or any future deadlines or obligations.
June 2, 2026
On 2026-06-02, a proposed summons was filed and the docket entry lists (Morrison, Curtis). The entry does not indicate any court action or whether a summons was issued or served.
June 2, 2026
On 2026-06-02 a complaint was filed against Joseph B. Edlow by multiple petitioners; the filing included a $405 fee (receipt ACANDC-22049312). The complaint docket entry lists numerous attachments, including exhibits A–H, USCIS policy materials (CAR PM-0192 and CAR PM-0194), USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-26, and a sample Significant Negative Factor RFE.