Galban Hernandez et al v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) et al
Plaintiff: Yarelys Galban Hernandez and Nathalia Daliz Pio Galban
Defendant: Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Field Office Director, USCIS Miami Field Office
Case Number: 1:2026cv24680
Filed: July 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Cecilia M Altonaga
Nature of Suit: Mandamus & Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
September 1, 2026 Filing 5 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #1 Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Mandamus, for Mootness by Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Field Office Director, USCIS Miami Field Office, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Attorney George J. Jacobs added to party Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)(pty:dft), Attorney George J. Jacobs added to party Field Office Director, USCIS Miami Field Office(pty:dft), Attorney George J. Jacobs added to party Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)(pty:dft). Responses due by 9/15/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Nathalia Daliz Pio Galban admin close_Redacted, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Yarelys Galban Hernandez admin close_Redacted)(Jacobs, George)
July 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER that on or before October 6, 2026, Plaintiffs shall perfect service on Defendants or show cause why this action should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service of process. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (wc)
July 8, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Field Office Director, USCIS Miami Field Office, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (wce)
July 8, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. (wce)
July 8, 2026 Filing 1 Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Mandamus against All Defendants. Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19730362, filed by Yarelys Galban Hernandez, Nathalia Daliz Pio Galban. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summon(s), #5 Summon(s), #6 Summon(s), #7 Summon(s), #8 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Soto, Eduardo)

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Plaintiff: Yarelys Galban Hernandez
Represented By: Eduardo Rigoberto Soto
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Plaintiff: Nathalia Daliz Pio Galban
Represented By: Eduardo Rigoberto Soto
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Defendant: Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Represented By: Noticing INS Attorney
Represented By: George J. Jacobs
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Defendant: Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Defendant: Field Office Director, USCIS Miami Field Office
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