I.A. v. United States - Civil Case Filing

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Filed March 5th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

A new civil case, I.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01942 and involves a complaint against the U.S. Government.

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What changed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has docketed a new civil case, I.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, with case number 3:26-cv-01942. The initial filings on March 5, 2026, include a complaint against the U.S. Government, a proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The filing fee was $405.

This is the initiation of a lawsuit. While the specific nature of the complaint is not detailed in the provided information, the involvement of the Federal Bureau of Prisons suggests potential issues related to federal correctional facilities or prisoner rights. Legal professionals representing the U.S. Government will need to respond to the complaint and associated motions within the court's specified deadlines, which include a response deadline of March 19, 2026, for the motion to maintain anonymity.

What to do next

Review complaint and associated filings for potential impact on government agency operations.
Prepare response to motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity by March 19, 2026.
Monitor case progression for any implications on Bureau of Prisons policies or procedures.

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I.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al

Case Number: 3:26-cv-01942 Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other Date Filed:

March 5, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 5, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-05-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21725305.). Filed by I.A.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit #1, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit #2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(Gaines, Jeffrey) (Filed on 3/ |
| 03-05-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 03-05-26 | 3 | MOTION APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN THE ANONYMITY OF PLAINTIFF re [2] Proposed Summons, [1] Complaint, filed by I.A.. Responses due by 3/19/2026. Replies due by 3/26/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration, # (2) Proposed Order)(Gaines, |
| 03-05-26 | 4 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by I.A... (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
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