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Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California docketed Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al (Case No. 5:26-cv-00660-EKL), a civil case concerning other immigration actions filed by private plaintiffs against Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS. Judge Eumi K. Lee is assigned to the San Jose Division. The most recent filing dated April 21, 2026 is a reply brief in support of a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants.

Wang v. Mullin et al - Naturalization Application Mandamus

Xingshi Wang filed a civil mandamus complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Joseph B. Edlow, Senator Markwayne Mullin, and James Wyrough on April 17, 2026. The complaint challenges delays or denials in Wang's naturalization application and seeks judicial action compelling adjudication. Summonses were issued to all defendants including the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General.

Gan v. Edlow et al - Immigration Mandamus Complaint Filed

Yiqian Gan filed an immigration mandamus complaint in the Northern District of California on April 16, 2026, naming government officials including Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, Joseph B. Edlow, Craig H. Missakian, and Pamela Bondi as defendants. The court issued a procedural order for the immigration mandamus case and issued summons to all defendants. Consent/Declination due by April 30, 2026.

Shahi et al v. Edlow - Immigration Complaint Declaratory Relief

Petitioners Shahi et al filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California (case 5:26-cv-03113) against Joseph B. Edlow seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a petition for writ of mandamus. The complaint, filed April 12, 2026, relates to immigration matters and appears to include an Administrative Procedure Act vacatur request against the US government.

Dzhanpolatov v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Immigration Administrative Appeal

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.

Delgosha v. Noem et al - Civil Immigration Case

In Delgosha v. Noem et al (Case No. 3:26-cv-00287-TSH), defendants Joseph B. Edlow, Kash Patel, Markwayne Mullin, and Todd Blanche filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on April 10, 2026. Plaintiff Payam Delgosha filed an Opposition to the motion on April 13, 2026. The motion hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson in San Francisco.

Ahmadi v. Edlow et al - Immigration Civil Action

Mohamadreza Ahmadi filed a civil immigration action against Joseph B. Edlow and government officials including Kristi Noem in the Northern District of California. The court received a consent/declination regarding magistrate judge jurisdiction and a stipulation to remand the case. The case was filed January 30, 2026, and remains in early procedural stages.

Xu v USCIS - Other Immigration Actions

Qi Xu filed a complaint on March 26, 2026, against John M. Allen, Joseph B. Edlow, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is classified as an 'Other Immigration Action'.

Sadighi et al v. Edlow - Immigration Action

A new civil case, Sadighi et al v. Edlow, was filed on March 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, along with a writ of mandamus, against Joseph B. Edlow and the U.S. government, specifically requesting an injunction or APA vacatur.

Mittal v. Edlow - Immigration Civil Action

Navita Mittal filed a civil complaint against Joseph B. Edlow in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint, filed on March 31, 2026, seeks relief under the Administrative Procedure Act, citing Da Costa Transcripts, AIIA Adjudication Statistics, and additional exhibits. The case is categorized as Other Immigration Actions with a filing fee of $405.