Current stage: Hearing Held
The complaint and emergency motions (including a motion for a temporary restraining order and a motion for a preliminary injunction) are pending. A status conference was held on April 1, 2026, and the judge indicated she would be willing to temporarily stay application of the challenged USCIS memoranda to the plaintiffs but declined to enter such relief without information identifying the plaintiffs; she ordered the parties to confer and file a proposed administrative-stay order by April 10, 2026.
April 1, 2026
Key EventA status conference was held before the judge on April 1, 2026; the court instructed the parties to meet and submit a proposed briefing schedule. The docket notes the court reporter and which attorneys were present.
March 30, 2026
Key EventThe court set a remote status conference for April 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM before Judge Allison D. Burroughs; counsel will receive a videoconference invite and instructions for public access and technical issues. The notice explains how to sign up for audio access and whom to contact with compatibility questions.
March 20, 2026
Key EventThe plaintiffs filed a complaint against all defendants and paid the filing fee. The docket entry shows the complaint was submitted but does not indicate any subsequent court action.
March 20, 2026
Key EventThe plaintiffs filed a motion asking the court for permission to proceed using pseudonyms rather than their real names. The docket entry does not indicate any court ruling on the motion.