Celestina v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Executive Agency et al
Plaintiff: Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina
Defendant: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Executive Agency, Ted Kim and Patricia A. Menges
Case Number: 1:2023cv06694
Filed: September 8, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Hector Gonzalez
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
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
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: Defendants are directed to file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before December 8, 2023. If Defendants intend to move to dismiss the complaint, then Defendants shall file by that date a pre-motion letter summarizing the basis for their motion to dismiss, as required by Section IV.A of the Court's Individual Practices. Plaintiff shall file a responsive letter on or before December 15, 2023. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 10/10/2023. (ICP)
October 9, 2023 Filing 10 Letter showing proof of service by Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina (Kouyate, Hassan)
October 6, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Philip R. DePaul on behalf of All Defendants (aty to be noticed) (DePaul, Philip)
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER: The Court previously ordered Plaintiff to file a letter on or before October 4, 2023, describing Plaintiff's efforts to serve Plaintiff's complaint and a summons on each Defendant. Plaintiff has failed to file the letter or to request an extension of Plaintiff's deadline to do so. Plaintiff shall file the letter required by the Court's prior order on or before October 11, 2023. The Court warns Plaintiff that future failures timely to comply with the Court's orders may result in sanctions. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 10/6/2023. (ICP)
October 3, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Hassan Kouyate on behalf of Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina (notification declined or already on case) (Kouyate, Hassan)
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Hassan Kouyate is granted permission to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. The attorney shall register for ECF at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 9/29/2023. (ICP)
September 20, 2023 Filing 7 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE by Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina. (Kouyate, Hassan)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER: Plaintiff shall file a letter no longer than three pages on or before October 4, 2023, describing Plaintiff's efforts to serve Plaintiff's complaint and a summons on each Defendant. If Plaintiff fails to file the letter required by this order, or if Plaintiff's letter demonstrates a lack of diligence in attempting service, then the Court is unlikely to extend the deadline for Plaintiff to complete service under Rule 4(m) in the absence of unusual circumstances demonstrating good cause. The Court will not extend the deadline for Plaintiff to file the letter required by this order unless Plaintiff requests an extension in accordance with Section I.D of the Court's Individual Practices. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 9/13/2023. (ICP)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER denying #4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice without prejudice to renew. A record search indicates that, despite his submission of a certificate of good standing dated August 18, 2023, attorney Hassan Kouyate is ineligible to practice due to unpaid license fees. Mr. Kouyate may resubmit his motion when he has resolved any issues related to his eligibility to practice. This Order vacates the Court's prior order granting Mr. Kouyate's pro hac vice motion, dated September 13, 2023. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 9/13/2023. (ICP)
September 12, 2023 Filing 6 In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: #http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (CV)
September 8, 2023 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (CV)
September 8, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Hassan Kouyate) . (CV) (Main Document 4 replaced on 9/12/2023) (CV). Modified on 9/13/2023 (SR).
September 8, 2023 Filing 3 PRO HAC VICE FILING FEE (Hassan Kouyate): $ 105.00, receipt number 100009403 (CV) Modified on 9/13/2023 (SR).
September 8, 2023 Filing 2 FILING FEE: $ 402.00, receipt number 100009402 (CV)
September 8, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (CV)

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Plaintiff: Ndubuisi Nkechi Celestina
Represented By: Hassan Kouyate
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Defendant: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Executive Agency
Represented By: Philip R. DePaul
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Defendant: Ted Kim
Represented By: Philip R. DePaul
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Defendant: Patricia A. Menges
Represented By: Philip R. DePaul
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