Perez v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The court issued an order directing USCIS to file supplemental briefing that addresses the questions listed in the order. The briefing is due no later than July 10, 2026.

A document entitled "Reply to Response to Motion" was filed on 2026-06-25. The entry does not state which motion is being replied to or who filed the reply.

On 2026-06-25 the court docket shows a filing labeled "Notice (Other)." The entry provides no details about who filed it, what the notice concerns, or any procedural effect, so its substance and impact are unclear from the entry text.

On 2026-06-10 a magistrate judge issued an order granting in part and denying in part the motion to seal (Doc. 47) and directed the Clerk to seal document 46-1. The order was signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.

The parties filed a joint notice stating their positions under the court's order about whether an evidentiary hearing or oral argument is needed on the plaintiff’s Third Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction: the plaintiff requests oral argument but not an evidentiary hearing, while the defendants state they do not believe oral argument or an evidentiary hearing is necessary.

A Motion to Seal was filed on 2026-06-04. The entry does not identify who filed it, what documents or information the motion seeks to seal, or whether the court has acted on the motion.

On 2026-06-04 a document titled "Response in Opposition to Motion" was filed in the case; the entry does not identify which motion is being opposed or who submitted the response.

The docket contains an entry labeled "Hearing / Conference" dated 2026-05-22; the entry gives no information about its purpose, participants, whether it was scheduled or occurred, or any outcome.

On 2026-05-20 a filing labeled "Notice (Other)" was entered on the docket. The entry provides no information about the notice’s contents, who filed it, or any procedural effect, so its substance and impact are unclear.

The docket contains an entry labeled "Preliminary Injunction" entered on 2026-05-17. The entry provides no details about whether this is a filed motion, a court order, who filed it, or whether any relief was granted, so its exact procedural effect is unclear.

On 2026-05-15 an amended complaint was filed in the case; the entry provides no details about who filed it, what changes were made, or whether the court took any action on the filing.

A docket entry labeled "Preliminary Injunction" was entered on 2026-05-11; the entry provides no details about who filed it, whether it is a motion or a court order, or what relief (if any) was requested or granted.

On 2026-05-07 the docket shows an entry titled "Extension of Time to Amend." The entry provides no details about who sought the extension, whether the court granted it, or what new deadline (if any) was set.

The docket entry indicates that an amended complaint was filed on 2026-05-07. The entry provides no details about who filed it, what changes were made, or any court action accepting or ruling on the amendment.

The docket entry indicates a Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority was filed on 2026-04-09. The entry does not state who filed it, identify the authority submitted, or describe any procedural effect.

On 2026-03-26 a docket entry was filed titled "Notice (Other)." The entry contains no information about who filed it, what it concerns, or any procedural effect, so its substance and impact are unclear from the entry text.

On 2026-03-26 a document titled "Reply to Response to Motion" was filed in the case. The entry does not identify who filed it, which motion it replies to, or any substantive court action or ruling associated with the filing.

The docket entry on 2026-03-24 is a single-line entry reading "Dismiss." The exact procedural effect is unclear from this entry alone — it appears to indicate a dismissal but does not state who filed it, whether the court entered an order, or whether the case is terminated.

The parties filed a joint motion asking the court to hold the plaintiff's amended motion for preliminary injunction in abeyance until March 20, 2026, and proposing a limited briefing schedule and procedures depending on whether the agency adjudicates a pending Form I-290B; the motion is described as remaining pending and the parties consent to service via email.

On 2026-03-04 a "Memorandum in support" was filed in the case. The docket entry gives no information about who filed it or what motion or pleading the memorandum supports.

A Proof of Service filing was entered in the case on 2026-03-04. The entry does not say who filed it or what documents or parties were served, so the exact scope and effect are unclear.

The docket entry indicates a Notice of a Related Action was filed on 2026-02-27. The entry provides no details about which action is related or any procedural effect from the notice.

A Certificate of Service was filed on 2026-02-27. The entry does not state who filed it, what documents were served, or who was served, so its exact scope and procedural effect are unclear.

The docket shows a disclosure statement referencing Local Rule 3.03 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 was filed on 2026-02-27. The entry does not identify who filed it or provide further details about its contents.

A proof of service entry was filed in the case on 2026-02-27. The entry does not state what documents were served, who filed it, or who was served, so the exact scope and procedural effect is unclear.

The docket shows an entry titled "Leave to File Document" was entered on 2026-02-24. The entry provides no information about who filed it, what document is at issue, or whether the court granted permission, so its procedural effect is unclear.

On 2026-02-24 the court docket shows a filing labeled "Notice (Other)." The entry provides no details about who filed it, what the notice concerns, or any procedural effect, so the exact substance and impact are unclear.

On 2026-02-24 the docket shows a filing labeled "Compliance notice." The entry gives no details about its contents, who filed it, or any procedural effect, so the exact substance and impact are unclear.

A proof of service filing was entered on 2026-02-20. The entry does not say what was served, who filed it, or who was served, so the exact scope and effect are unclear from this entry alone.

The docket entry indicates an order was entered on 2026-02-20. The entry contains no information about the order’s contents, who issued it, or its procedural effect, so the exact impact is unclear.

The docket contains an entry labeled "Preliminary Injunction" entered on 2026-02-19. The entry provides no further detail, so it is unclear from the text whether this is a motion, a court order, who filed it, or whether any relief was granted.

The docket reflects a filing labeled "Notice (Other)" entered on 2026-02-19; the entry provides no details about the notice's subject, who filed it, or its procedural effect, so the exact content and impact are unclear.

A certificate of service was filed in the case on 2026-02-19. The entry does not state what documents were served or who was served.

The docket entry indicates an amended complaint was filed on 2026-02-19. The entry does not state who filed it, describe what changes were made, or indicate any court action accepting or ruling on the amendment.

The docket entry indicates a Proof of Service was filed on 2026-02-12. The entry does not state who filed it or what documents or parties were served.

The court clerk issued a summons directed to the named federal defendants (Department of Homeland Security, USCIS, the USCIS California Service Center director, and the DHS Secretary) and to the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney General.

The entry indicates the petitioner filed a motion for miscellaneous relief asking for permission to appear remotely and for leave to file documents electronically.

On 2026-02-11 the plaintiff filed a complaint naming the Department of Homeland Security, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Director of the USCIS California Service Center, and the DHS Secretary as defendants. The filing included a $405.00 filing fee (receipt TPA 73762) and attachments: a civil cover sheet, an exhibit list, and five exhibits.

The petitioner filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on 2026-02-11, attaching three exhibits and subsequently adding an exhibit list; the entry notes the main document and an attachment were replaced on the same date.