Dzhanpolatov v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Immigration Administrative Appeal
Summary
Bekzhanpolatov filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and named officials including Pamela Bondi, Joseph Edlow, and Mark Wayne Mullin. The complaint, filed April 1, 2026, seeks review of an agency decision under the Administrative Procedures Act. The case is assigned to Judge Lisa J. Cisneros in San Francisco.
What changed
Bekzhanpolatov filed a civil complaint against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and individual government officials, challenging an agency decision. The complaint is filed under the Administrative Procedures Act and appears to involve an immigration-related administrative appeal. Case number 3:26-cv-02827-LJC was assigned to Judge Lisa J. Cisneros in San Francisco. Consent/Declination deadline is April 15, 2026.
Respondents should prepare responsive pleadings by the deadline. Immigration detainees and their counsel should monitor this case for potential precedential value regarding APA challenges to USCIS decisions. Legal professionals handling similar administrative appeals should review procedural requirements and deadlines.
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Dzhanpolatov v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al
Case Number: 3:26-cv-02827-LJC Judge: Cisneros, Lisa J. Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision Date Filed:
April 3, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 1, 2026
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| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-01-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Joseph Edlow, Mark Wayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Filed by Bekzad Dzhanpolatov. Consent/Declination due by 4/15/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet) (kmg, COURT STAFF) (F |
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