Sharqawe v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al
Plaintiff: Sham Sharqawe
Defendant: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow and Rose Kendrick
Case Number: 3:2026cv00529
Filed: April 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Presiding Judge: Kari A Dooley
Nature of Suit: Mandamus & Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1651 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 5, 2026 Filing 14 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to Joseph B. Edlow on 4/13/26. Acknowledgment filed by Sham Sharqawe. (Limberti, L)
May 5, 2026 Filing 13 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to Rose Kendrick on 4/14/26. Acknowledgment filed by Sham Sharqawe. (Limberti, L)
May 5, 2026 Filing 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to USCIS on 4/16/26. Acknowledgment filed by Sham Sharqawe. (Limberti, L)
April 8, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE REGARDING SERVICE: The self-represented plaintiff shall proceed with service upon the defendant(s) pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and may refer to pages 8-11 of the Court's Guide for Self-Represented Parties found on our website here: https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/rules-and-forms. If service is not effected by 7/7/2026, the case will be subject to dismissal. Dismissal due by 7/7/2026. Signed by Clerk on 4/8/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 8, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of #5 Electronic Filing Order, #6 Standing Protective Order, #1 Complaint filed by Sham Sharqawe, #4 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, #7 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, 9 Notice re: Non-Prisoner Pro Se Cases,,, 8 Notice re: AI-Assisted Research,,,, #2 Consent to Electronic Notice filed by Sham Sharqawe Signed by Clerk on 4/8/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE. Pro Se parties may review the District Court's Guide for Self-Represented Litigants, available at https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/guide-self-represented-litigants, for information regarding Court procedures. Pro Se parties may also seek to consult with the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program for legal advice about this matter. The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program is available for limited scope legal counseling, explaining court orders and civil procedure, reviewing draft filings, and conducting legal research. Non-prisoner pro se parties may apply for assistance by calling 203-582-7030 and leaving a voicemail or sending an email to: [email protected]. More information regarding the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program can be found at https://law.qu.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/federal-pro-se-legal-assistance-program/(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel and Litigants Regarding AI-Assisted Research: Attorneys and pro se litigants alike should exercise great caution in submitting any AI-generated language in filings before the Court. Use of AI without verification of the accuracy of the information it generates like any other shoddy research method from other sources or tools implicates Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, the central purpose of which is to deter baseless filings in district court and thus to streamline the administration and procedure of the federal courts. Rule 11 applies fully to actions filed by pro se litigants.Therefore, all parties are on notice that the Court has a no-tolerance policy for any briefing (AI-assisted or not) that hallucinates legal propositions or otherwise severely misstates the law. Such filings will often result in sanctions absent reasonable excuse. See generally Willis v. U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n et al, No. 3:25-CV-516-BN, 2025 WL 1408897 (N.D. Tex. May 15, 2025). Signed by Clerk on 04/07/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Filing 7 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction to conduct all proceedings in this civil action (including presiding over a jury or non-jury trial) and to order the entry of final judgment.(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 04/07/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 04/07/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 6/8/2026, Discovery due by 10/7/2026, Dispositive Motions due by 11/12/2026. Signed by Clerk on 04/07/2026. (Limberti, L)
April 7, 2026 Filing 3 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Joseph B. Edlow, Rose Kendrick, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. *Sham Sharqawe* *74 Hervey Street* *New Haven, CT 06512*. (Freberg, B)
April 7, 2026 Filing 2 Consent to Electronic Notice by Sham Sharqawe (Freberg, B)
April 7, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT in the Nature of Mandamus against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, and Rose Kendrick, filed by Sham Sharqawe. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Freberg, B)
April 7, 2026 Filing fee received from Sham Sharqawe: $ 405.00, receipt number 490649(Freberg, B)
April 7, 2026 CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Kari A. Dooley assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti. (Freberg, B)
April 7, 2026 Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Joseph B. Edlow, Rose Kendrick, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Freberg, B)

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