Current stage: Hearing Scheduled
The plaintiff filed suit challenging agency policy and seeks a preliminary injunction, while the defendants have moved to dismiss; all defendants have been served and full briefing has been completed. The court cancelled the previously scheduled oral argument and ordered that it will resolve the pending motions on the papers. No dispositive ruling has been issued yet.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Answers to the complaint are due by 2/20/2026.
Defendants must file an answer or other responsive pleading by March 23, 2026.
Hearing set for April 16, 2026 on the defendants' motion to dismiss and the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction.
The court reset the previously noticed hearing to April 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's counsel may file a supplemental response opposing the motion within 14 days of this Order (deadline 2026-04-29).
Defendants must file their reply to the petitioner's supplemental response by May 11, 2026.
Hearing set for May 14, 2026 on the defendants' motion to dismiss and the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 12, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order stating it will resolve the pending motions on the papers and terminated the May 14, 2026 hearing; it also denied as moot the petitioner's motion to excuse local counsel. This is a judicial order canceling the scheduled oral argument and directing the court to rule without oral argument.
May 8, 2026
Defendants filed their reply to the petitioner's opposition. This is a responsive filing completing the briefing sequence but does not reflect a judicial decision.
May 8, 2026
The petitioner filed a motion requesting leave to excuse local counsel from attending the noticed hearing. This is a procedural request related to the scheduled hearing and does not indicate a ruling.
May 4, 2026
Key EventThe court granted defendants' consent motion for an extension and ordered that defendants file their reply to the petitioner's supplemental response on or before May 11, 2026. This is a court order setting a firm deadline for the defendants' reply.
May 1, 2026
Defendants filed a consent motion seeking additional time to file a reply to the petitioner's supplemental opposition. This is a request for an extension and does not itself grant the extension.
May 1, 2026
A hearing was noticed for May 14, 2026 on the defendants' motion to dismiss and the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction. This notice sets a future court date but does not reflect any court ruling.
April 30, 2026
A docket entry indicates a filing was made in error and removed. The entry does not provide further details about the substance of the removed filing.
April 29, 2026
The petitioner filed an opposition to the defendants' motion to dismiss. This is substantive briefing in opposition to the dismissal motion and does not itself decide the motion.
April 29, 2026
The petitioner filed an opposition to the defendants' motion to dismiss and to the motion for a preliminary injunction, along with a proposed order granting the petitioner's requested preliminary injunction. This is additional briefing and a proposed remedy, but not a court decision.
April 15, 2026
Key EventThe court granted the petitioner's motion for pro hac vice admission of out-of-state counsel. This order authorizes the out-of-state attorney to appear in the case.
April 15, 2026
Key EventThe court issued a Roseboro-style order notifying the petitioner that because a motion to dismiss could lead to dismissal, the petitioner's new counsel may file a supplemental opposition within 14 days of the order. The order warns the court could dismiss claims if no response is filed.
April 6, 2026
Key EventThe court entered an order stating it was unavailable on April 16 and resetting the hearing on the defendants' motion for preliminary injunction to April 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a judicial order changing the previously scheduled hearing date.
April 2, 2026
Defendants filed a certificate of service for their reply to a response to the motion. This entry documents service and does not decide any issue.
April 2, 2026
The petitioner filed a motion for an out-of-state attorney to appear pro hac vice. This is a procedural request to allow counsel to participate and does not indicate a court ruling by itself.
April 2, 2026
A notice of appearance was filed by the petitioner's newly retained counsel. This is a routine counsel appearance and does not itself resolve any pending matter.
April 2, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order resetting the hearing on the defendants' motion to dismiss to April 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a court order changing the scheduled hearing date and time.
April 2, 2026
Defendants filed a reply to a response to their motion. This is additional briefing by the defendants and does not indicate a court decision.
March 26, 2026
The petitioner filed a reply in support of the motion for preliminary injunction and an opposition to the defendants' motion to dismiss. This is additional briefing by the petitioner and does not reflect a court ruling.
March 20, 2026
Defendants filed a memorandum in support of their motion to dismiss. The filing provides legal argument in support of the defendants' motion but does not reflect any court decision.
March 20, 2026
Defendants filed a response opposing the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction. This is a responsive filing opposing the requested emergency relief; no court disposition is indicated in this entry.
March 20, 2026
The petitioner filed a notice addressing whether the previously filed motion for a preliminary injunction applies to the first amended complaint. The filing appears intended to clarify the motion's applicability but does not itself resolve any issues.
March 20, 2026
A hearing was noticed for April 16, 2026 on the defendants' motion to dismiss and the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction. The notice sets a future court hearing date but does not itself resolve the motions.
March 20, 2026
Defendants filed a certificate of service indicating they served their memorandum in support, response in opposition, notice of hearing, and motion to dismiss. This is a routine proof of service and does not alter the court's disposition.
March 20, 2026
Defendants filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim. This is a substantive defense filing asking the court to dismiss some or all claims, but the docket entry does not indicate any court ruling.
March 19, 2026
The petitioner filed the USCIS administrative record related to two policy memoranda, including PM-602-0194. This is a document filing of agency materials and does not itself decide any legal issue.
March 13, 2026
The plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice as to one defendant previously named in the case on 2026-03-13. The entry reflects the plaintiff’s filing and does not indicate any court order or ruling effecting the case outcome.
March 12, 2026
The plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on 2026-03-12 against the defendants, attaching Exhibits A through D.
March 6, 2026
The petitioner filed a waiver of oral argument concerning her pending motion for a preliminary injunction (docket no. 9). The entry indicates the petitioner waived the right to oral argument but does not state any court ruling or scheduled hearing date.
March 6, 2026
The plaintiff filed a memorandum in support of her pending motion for a preliminary injunction, attaching a declaration and a proposed order. The entry records the filing but does not state any court ruling or scheduled hearing related to the motion.
March 6, 2026
On 2026-03-06 the plaintiff filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction (docket entry entered 2026-03-09). The entry does not indicate any court ruling, hearing date, or deadlines related to that motion.
February 25, 2026
Key EventThe court granted the defendants' consent motion for an extension and ordered that the defendants must file an answer or other responsive pleading on or before March 23, 2026. The order was signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on February 25, 2026.
February 20, 2026
On 2026-02-20, counsel for the defendants filed a consent motion requesting an extension of time to file an answer to the complaint; a proposed order was attached.
February 20, 2026
The docket entry indicates that attorney Christian James Cooper filed a notice of appearance on 2026-02-20 stating he represents the defendants in the case.
January 6, 2026
The docket entry records that the summonses were returned executed: all four defendants were served on 2025-12-22, and each has an answer due on 2026-02-20.
January 2, 2026
Key EventThe court entered an order on 2026-01-02 granting the petitioner’s motion for Pro Se E-Noticing; the order was signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick.
December 22, 2025
The court issued summonses to be served by certified mail to the four individuals named as defendants; a Summons Notice attachment is listed. The entry reflects issuance of the summonses but does not state any deadlines or subsequent court actions.
December 22, 2025
The plaintiff filed a complaint on 2025-12-22 against multiple defendants and paid a $405 filing fee (receipt number 100014758). The filing includes attachments labeled Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and the receipt.
December 22, 2025
The petitioner filed a motion requesting enrollment in Pro Se E-Noticing (to receive electronic court notices as a pro se litigant). The entry does not indicate any ruling by the court or establish any deadlines or hearings.