Sa.Z. v. United States Ctizenship and Immigration Services

The docket entry appears to indicate the court entered an order resolving a motion for an extension of time to file an answer on 2026-08-18. The entry does not state whether the extension was granted or specify any new deadline, so the exact procedural effect is unclear from the entry text.

The docket entry is titled "Extension of Time to File Answer" and appears to relate to an extension concerning the deadline to file an answer; the entry provides no details about who sought the extension, the length of the extension, or whether the court granted it.

The docket entry dated 2026-07-09 is labeled simply “Reconsideration.” The entry provides no additional information about who filed it, what relief is sought, or whether the court acted on it.

The docket entry dated 2026-06-15 is labeled "Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction." It appears to indicate a dismissal on the ground of lack of jurisdiction, but the exact procedural effect and which claims or parties it applies to are unclear from the entry text alone.

On 2026-06-09, the defendants filed a response opposing the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction (docket no. 16). The entry reflects a party filing of an opposition and does not indicate any court decision or ruling.

The court held a motion hearing on 2026-06-09 and heard oral argument on the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and on motions to reassign. The entry states “Motion to Strike 27 Motion to Reassign 23 is granted,” and notes the court took the TRO/PI motion and Motion to Reassign 25 under advisement.

The plaintiffs filed a written response opposing the defendants' motions to reassign/transfer the case under Local Rule 40, titled “Plaintiffs’ Response in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Transfer Case Pursuant to Local Rule 40,” and attached Exhibit A. The filing opposes defendants' earlier motions numbered 23 and 25.

On June 7, 2026 the plaintiffs filed a supplement to their notice of supplemental authority, attaching one exhibit labeled "Exhibit 1." The filing is titled to indicate it is relevant to pending motions in the case.

On 2026-06-05 the defendants filed a motion seeking reassignment of the case. The filing includes two attachments (an Exhibit AA brief and a civil cover sheet) and was submitted by counsel Craig Oswald.

Counsel filed a notice that the motion to reassign the case (docket no. 25) will be presented to Judge Virginia M. Kendall on June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The filing simply gives notice of that presentment date and time.

The defendants filed a motion asking the court to strike their earlier motion to reassign the case (docket no. 23).

The court ordered the respondent to file a response to the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order by June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM and set a status hearing for June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM; the clerk was directed to email the schedule to the U.S. Attorney's Office and plaintiffs were reminded to effectuate service. This entry appears to be a scheduling/courtesy order rather than a merits decision.

The defendants (Department of Homeland Security; named officials; and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) filed a motion requesting that the case be reassigned; the filing includes two attachments labeled “Exhibit Brief” and “Civil Cover Sheet.”

The docket entry records the designation of Craig Arthur Oswald as the U.S. Attorney representing the defendants, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the named officials listed in the entry.

The docket entry records the designation of Joshua Samuel Press as the U.S. Attorney representing the listed defendants: the Department of Homeland Security; Joseph B. Edlow; Markwayne Mullin; Kevin Riddle; and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The docket entry records that Temilade Oduala has been designated as the U.S. Attorney to represent the defendants, including the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This is a representation/designation filing and does not address the merits of the case.

A notice of motion for presentment was filed by Craig Arthur Oswald on 2026-06-04; the entry does not specify which motion is to be presented or provide any hearing date or time.

The court ordered the defendants to file a response to the plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (docket no. 16) by 9:00 AM on June 9, 2026, and it reset the motion hearings scheduled for June 9, 2026 to 11:00 AM (time change only).

The plaintiffs filed a motion requesting leave to proceed under pseudonyms. The filing is captioned as a motion for leave to proceed pseudonymously and was entered on 2026-06-02.

Counsel filed a notice that they will present a motion to seal (docket no. 5) to Judge Virginia M. Kendall on June 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM.

Counsel filed a notice that they will present the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order (docket no. 16) to Judge Virginia M. Kendall on June 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

On 2026-06-02 the plaintiffs filed a sealed submission that includes an attachment labeled “Exhibit Group 4—Combined Exhibits.”

The plaintiffs filed a motion requesting the court’s permission to file certain exhibits under seal (titled "Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File Specific Exhibits Under Seal").

A notice was filed announcing that counsel will present a motion for miscellaneous relief (docket item 4) to Judge Virginia M. Kendall on June 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

On 2026-06-02 the plaintiffs filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. The filing is titled "Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction."