Zhou v. Noem et al - Immigration Mandamus Case

NDCA Recently Filed Cases

Filed February 17th, 2026

Detected February 18th, 2026

Summary

A civil case, Zhou v. Noem et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and is classified as an Immigration Mandamus case.

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What changed

The civil case Zhou v. Noem et al, bearing case number 5:26-cv-01382-NC, was filed on February 17, 2026. The nature of the suit is listed as 'Other Immigration Actions,' specifically an Immigration Mandamus Case. The complaint was filed by Ding Zhou against the Director of Nebraska Service Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, and Kristi Noem. The filing fee was $405.

This filing initiates a legal proceeding that may require government agencies to respond to specific actions or inactions related to immigration processes. The court has issued summons, and a consent/declination is due by March 3, 2026. Legal professionals and government agencies involved in immigration matters should monitor this case for potential implications on procedural requirements and agency obligations.

What to do next

Review complaint details for potential impact on immigration processes.
Monitor case developments and court orders.
Ensure compliance with any directives issued by the court regarding immigration actions.

Source document (simplified)

Zhou v. Noem et al

Case Number: 5:26-cv-01382-NC Judge: Cousins, Nathanael M. Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions Date Filed:

February 17, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 17, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-17-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Director of Nebraska Service Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem (Filing fee $ 405. Receipt No. 511019684). Filed by Ding Zhou. Consent/Declination due by 3/3/2026. (Attachments: |
| 02-17-26 | 2 | Summons Issued as to Director of Nebraska Service Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jml, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-17-26 | 3 | Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order. (jml, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF |
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