USCIS adjustment of status policies
District Court, D. Massachusetts (D. Mass.) · No. 1:26-cv-14527 · filed Oct 5, 2026
What it challenges: Challenges recent USCIS policies affecting adjustment of status applicants and green card applicants.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-16 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Reassignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to M…
- 2026-10-16 Refusal to Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge. . (Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
- 2026-10-16 Notice of Case Assignment
- 2026-10-15 NOTICE of Appearance by David Kim on behalf of 32BJ Service Employees International Union, American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Professors-Harvard Faculty Chapter, Americans…
- 2026-10-13 NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Cassler on behalf of 32BJ Service Employees International Union, American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Professors-Harvard Faculty Chapter, Ame…
- 2026-10-11 NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah S Wilson on behalf of 32BJ Service Employees International Union, American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Professors-Harvard Faculty Chapter, Amer…
- 2026-10-07 Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electr…
- 2026-10-06 Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electr…
- 2026-10-05 NOTICE of Case Assignment. Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell assigned to case. Plaintiff's counsel, or defendant's counsel if this case was initiated by the filing of a Notice of Removal, are required to submit a form …
- 2026-10-05 COMPLAINT FOR VACATUR, PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT AND THE CONSTITUTION against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-1208…
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ICE student work option policy
District Court, D. Massachusetts (D. Mass.) · No. 1:26-cv-14520 · filed Oct 5, 2026
What it challenges: Challenges an ICE policy tightening student work options.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-23 Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance
- 2026-10-23 Notice of Appearance
- 2026-10-19 District Judge Julia E. Kobick: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to 10/28/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint and 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Agency Action (Cur…
- 2026-10-19 MOTION for Extension of Time to 10/28/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint,,, 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Agency Action by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Sec…
- 2026-10-19 NOTICE of Appearance by Rayford A. Farquhar on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, David Venturella (Far…
- 2026-10-19 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
- 2026-10-13 NOTICE OF HEARING: Motion Hearing re: 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Agency Action set for 11/6/2026 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Julia E. Kobick. (Currie, Haley) (Entered: 10/13/…
- 2026-10-06 District Judge Julia E. Kobick: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 9 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Memorandum Exceeding Twenty Pages Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which …
- 2026-10-06 District Judge Julia E. Kobick: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ishan K. Bhabha, 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Lindsay C. Harrison, 4 MO…
- 2026-10-06 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Julia E. Kobick assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to…
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Limits on international student internships
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Cir.) · No. 26-5324 · filed Sep 16, 2026
What it challenges: The lawsuit challenges new government limits on international student internships.
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Blocking international student enrollment
District Court, District of Columbia (D.D.C.) · No. 1:26-cv-00300 · filed Feb 3, 2026
What it challenges: It challenges government actions blocking international student enrollment.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-09-01 Declaration Selby
- 2026-09-01 Declaration Parker
- 2026-09-01 Declaration Hillman
- 2026-09-01 Reply to opposition to motion
- 2026-09-01 Reply to opposition to motion
- 2026-08-28 Notice of Appearance
- 2026-08-18 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiffs' 39 Consent Motion to Extend Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall file their reply brief in support of their motion to dismiss, and their reply brief in support of their motion for relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n)(1)'s requirements, by September 1, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 8/18/2026. (lcr
- 2026-08-14 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in support of motion to dismiss and in support of motion for relief from LCvR 7(n)(1)'s requirements by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, JOSEPH B. EDLOW, HOWA…
- 2026-08-03 Memorandum in opposition to re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, MA. ELENA HERNANDEZ CEPEDA, RODRIGO CERNA-CHAVEZ, RICHMOND DJORGBENOO, ALDO SALVADOR …
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$100,000 H-1B fee
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Cir.) · No. 25-5473 · filed Dec 31, 2025
What it challenges: This case challenges the implementation and enforcement of a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-15 RESPONSE [2198471] to letter Rule 28j authorities [2196510-2], letter [2196510-3] filed by DHS, DOS, Markwayne Mullin and Marco Rubio [Service Date: 10/15/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 346 Words. [25-5473] …
- 2026-10-06 LETTER [2196510] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and Association of American Universities [Service Date: 10/06/2026 ] [25-5473] (Unik…
- 2026-09-25 LETTER [2195091] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and Association of American Universities [Service Date: 09/25/2026 ] [25-5473] (Unik…
- 2026-08-07 RESPONSE [2187287] to letter Rule 28j authorities [2185748-2], letter [2185748-3] filed by DHS, DOS, Markwayne Mullin and Marco Rubio [Service Date: 08/07/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 349 Words. [25-5473] …
- 2026-07-29 LETTER [2185748] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and Association of American Universities [Service Date: 07/29/2026 ] [25-5473] (Unik…
- 2026-06-12 RESPONSE [2178641] to letter Rule 28j authorities [2178086-2], letter [2178086-3] filed by DHS, DOS, Markwayne Mullin and Marco Rubio [Service Date: 06/12/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 350 words. [25-5473] …
- 2026-03-03 PER CURIAM ORDER [2161917] filed allocating oral argument time as follows: Appellants - 10 Minutes, Appellees - 10 Minutes. One counsel per side to argue; directing party to file Form 72 notice of arguing attorney by 0…
- 2026-03-03 PER CURIAM ORDER [2161917] filed allocating oral argument time as follows: Appellants - 10 Minutes, Appellees - 10 Minutes. One counsel per side to argue; directing party to file Form 72 notice of arguing attorney by 0…
- 2026-01-29 TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2156541] filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and Association of American Universities [Service Date: 01/29/2026 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts neede…
- 2026-01-20 CLERK'S ORDER [2154944] filed scheduling oral argument on Monday, 03/09/2026. [25-5473] [Entered: 01/20/2026 04:14 PM]
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Green card and visa restrictions
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2nd Cir.) · No. 26-2573 · filed Sep 15, 2026
What it challenges: The lawsuit challenges a broad administration policy restricting visas and green cards for nationals of certain countries.
Latest (Oct 19, 2026): The court partially denied and partially granted the government's motion for an administrative stay, referring the motion to a three-judge panel.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-22 MOTION ORDER, granting Counsel’s motion for admission pro hac vice, at docket entry 41, on behalf of Appellee Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., by MAK, FILED. [Entered: 10/22/2026 10:27 AM]
- 2026-10-20 SO-ORDERED SCHEDULING NOTIFICATION, setting Appellants Marco Rubio, United States Department of State, Brief due date as 12/18/2026, FILED. [Entered: 10/20/2026 02:59 PM]
- 2026-10-19 CERTIFIED ORDER, dated 10/19/2026, to SDNY (NEW YORK CITY), ISSUED. [Entered: 10/19/2026 01:28 PM]
- 2026-10-19 MOTION ORDER, denying Government's motion for administrative stay in part and granting in part; referring motion to a three judge panel, at docket entry 21, on behalf of Appellant Marco Rubio, Appellant United States D…
- 2026-10-15 REPLY TO OPPOSITION, on behalf of Appellant Marco Rubio, Appellant United States Department of State, FILED. Service date 10/15/2026 by ACMS. [Entered: 10/15/2026 07:19 PM]
- 2026-10-15 LR 31.2 SCHEDULING NOTIFICATION, on behalf of Appellant Marco Rubio, Appellant United States Department of State, informing Court of proposed due date 12/18/2026, RECEIVED. Service date 10/15/2026 by ACMS. [Entered: 10…
- 2026-10-08 OPPOSITION, to Emergency Motion for stay pending appeal, at docket entry 21, on behalf of Appellee Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Appellee African Communities Together, Appellee Agnes Kyeremaa, Appellee Patr…
- 2026-09-28 MOTION, to stay district court judgment, and for administrative stay, on behalf of Appellant Marco Rubio, Appellant United States Department of State, FILED. Service date 09/28/2026 by ACMS. [Entered: 09/28/2026 08:19 …
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75-country green card freeze
District Court, S.D. New York (S.D.N.Y.) · No. 1:26-cv-00858 · filed Feb 2, 2026
What it challenges: It challenges the government's visa pause and green card freeze affecting immigrants from 75 countries.
Latest (Oct 19, 2026): The Second Circuit issued a stay order, prompting the government to request that the court defer consideration of a proposed enforcement order.
Recent docket entries
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$100,000 H-1B fee
District Court, N.D. California (N.D. Cal.) · No. 4:25-cv-08454 · filed Oct 3, 2025
What it challenges: This case challenges a presidential proclamation establishing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions.
Latest (Oct 9, 2026): The federal government filed a notice of appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding orders on the preliminary injunction, class certification, and motion to dismiss.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-26 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
- 2026-10-20 JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by American Association of University Professors, BAE Industries, Fathers of St. Charles, Global Nurse Force, Global Village Academy Collaborative, International Union, United Auto…
- 2026-10-19 REPLY (re 136 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION re 135 Notice (Other), 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings, 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings ) filed byJoseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Rodney Scott, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Citizen…
- 2026-10-15 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 136 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION re 135 Notice (Other), 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings, 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings ) filed byAmerican Association of University Professors, BAE Industries, Fathers o…
- 2026-10-14 Set Hearing as to 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings, See Docket No. 135 : Motion Hearing set for 1/14/2027 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 2, 4th Floor before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. (ndr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/14/2026)
- 2026-10-13 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION re 135 Notice (Other), 133 MOTION to Stay Proceedings filed by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Rodney Scott, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and…
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Social media surveillance of visa holders
District Court, S.D. New York (S.D.N.Y.) · No. 1:25-cv-08566 · filed Oct 16, 2025
What it challenges: This case challenges a government program involving social media surveillance and monitoring of visa holders.
Latest (Oct 1, 2026): The court denied the government's motion to dismiss the complaint, allowing the lawsuit challenging the social media surveillance program to move forward.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-26 Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
- 2026-10-21 Notice (Other)
- 2026-10-20 ORDER ADJOURNING CONFERENCE: The conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. is adjourned to Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The parties shall jointly submit a proposed case management sch…
- 2026-10-20 Proposed Case Management Plan
- 2026-10-20 Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
- 2026-10-15 ORDER granting 77 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 10/15/2026) Joseph B. Edlow answer due 10/30/2026; Todd Lyons answer due 10/30/2026;…
- 2026-10-01 OPINION AND ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS re: 43 MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint. filed by Joseph B. Edlow, United States of America, Todd Lyons, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kristi Noem, United…
- 2026-09-16 LETTER addressed to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein from Stacy Livingston dated 9/16/2026 re: Supplemental Authority Relevant to the Government's Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. Document filed by American Federatio…
- 2026-07-20 LETTER addressed to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein from Sophia Cope dated July 20, 2026 re: Supplemental Authority Relevant to the Government's Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. Document filed by American Fede…
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$100,000 H-1B fee
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1st Cir.) · No. 26-1699 · filed Jun 12, 2026
What it challenges: Appeal in State of California v. Noem: This case challenges the federal government's policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions.
Latest (Sep 21, 2026): The appellate court denied the federal appellants' motion for reconsideration regarding an earlier order.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-09-21 ORDER entered by Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge: Appellants' motion for reconsideration is denied. [26-1699] (ATC) [Entered: 09/21/2026 09:30 AM]
- 2026-09-21 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [6843874-2] submitted by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform. [26-1699] (LEC)
- 2026-09-15 MOTION to reconsider order [6841764-2] filed by Appellants US Department of State, US Department of Labor, US, Keith E. Sonderling, United States Department of Justice, Marco Rubio, Markwayne Mullin, DHS and Todd Blanc…
- 2026-09-15 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform in support of Appellants and Reversal. Served on 09/02/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief m…
- 2026-09-11 FIVE (5) paper copies of appendix [6841193-2] submitted by Appellants Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, Keith E. Sonderling, US Department of Labor, US Department of State, DHS, US and United States Department of Justice. [26-1699] (LEC) [Entered: 09/15/2026 12:12 PM]
- 2026-09-11 NINE (9) paper copies of appellant's brief [6841183-2] submitted by Appellants Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, Keith E. Sonderling, US Department of Labor, US Department of State, DHS, US and United States Department of Justice. [26-1699] (LEC) [Entered: 09/15/2026 12:09 PM]
- 2026-09-10 ORDER granting motion to withdraw Attorney Kamilyn Y. Choi as counsel for Amicus Curiae Michael Andrew Clemens. [26-1699] (ATC) [Entered: 09/10/2026 11:40 AM]
- 2026-09-09 ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees State of California, State of Arizona, State of Wisconsin, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Illinois, State of Michigan, State of Hawaii, Sta…
- 2026-09-03 ORDER entered: Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of…
- 2026-09-02 ORDER directing Appellants Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, Keith E. Sonderling, US Department of Labor, US Department of State, DHS, US, and United States Department of Justice to file a conforming brief a…
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Duration of status rule
District Court, D. Massachusetts (D. Mass.) · No. 1:26-cv-13799 · filed Aug 18, 2026
What it challenges: The lawsuit challenges a Department of Homeland Security rule that limits foreign students to four-year stays and ends duration of status.
Latest (Sep 14, 2026): The court issued a preliminary injunction postponing the effective date of the final rule, while the government also filed a notice of appeal.
Recent docket entries
- 2026-10-23 NOTICE by Markwayne Mullin, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, David Venturella of filing the Administrative Record Index (Attachments: # 1 Certified Admin…
- 2026-10-23 District Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 63 MOTION for Extension of Time to 10/30/26 to File Motions for Summary Judgment. Reply memorandum must be filed by 11/2/26. (MMM) (Entered: 10/23/…
- 2026-10-23 Order on Motion for Extension of Time
- 2026-10-21 District Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered finding as moot 46 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (MMM) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
- 2026-09-30 USCA Case Number 26-2112 for 53 Notice of Appeal, filed by Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, David Venturella, United States Department of Homeland Security. (MAC) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
- 2026-09-30 Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 53 Notice of Appeal (MAC) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
- 2026-09-30 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 50 Memorandum & ORDER,, by Mullin Markwayne, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, David Venturella. Fee Status: US Government. NOTICE …
- 2026-09-14 District Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER POSTPONING EFFECTIVE DATE OF FINAL RULE. (MMM) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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