Yuan v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security et al
Plaintiff: Teng Yuan
Defendant: Secretary, Department of Homeland Security and Director Citizenship and Immigration Services
Case Number: 8:2026cv01959
Filed: July 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Referring Judge: Christopher P Tuite
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Citizenship and Immigration Services, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (CTR)
July 9, 2026 Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-01959-KKM-CPT. Motion(s) REFERRED: #2 MOTION for Kemal Erkam Hepsen to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25226290 for $150 . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (CTR)
July 9, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kemal Hepsen on behalf of Teng Yuan. Lead Counsel: Kemal Hepsen. (Hepsen, Kemal)
July 9, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CTR)
July 8, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Kemal Erkam Hepsen to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25226290 for $150 by TENG YUAN. (Hepsen, Kemal)
July 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25226289) filed by Teng Yuan. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Hepsen, Kemal) Modified all caps text on 7/9/2026 (CTR).

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Plaintiff: Teng Yuan
Represented By: Kemal Hepsen
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