Yarotskaya v. Blinken et al
Petitioner: Varvara Yarotskaya
Respondent: Antony Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, Director Ur M Jaddou, Tracy Tarango and US Attorney General Merrick B Garland
Case Number: 1:2024cv02639
Filed: April 8, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Dora Lizette Irizarry
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 9, 2024 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Geoffrey M. Stannard on behalf of Antony Blinken, Merrick B Garland, Ur M Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango (aty to be noticed) (Stannard, Geoffrey)
April 9, 2024 Filing 30 Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:24-cv-01431. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
April 9, 2024 The case of Yarotskaya v. Blinken et al, has been transferred from Southern District of New York (Foley Square) to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 24-cv-2639. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (KD)
April 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 STIPULATION AND ORDER OF TRANSFER: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the parties, that: 1. The above-captioned action be, and hereby is transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(e)(1) and 28 U.S.C. 1406(a); and 2. Should the Court approve the parties' request to transfer this action, the government's deadline for filing a responsive pleading shall be extended to sixty days from the date this action is entered on the docket of the receiving court; and the seven-day waiting period pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 shall be waived. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 4/4/2024) (mml) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
April 8, 2024 Filing 28 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Schmitt, Brian) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
April 8, 2024 Filing 27 LETTER addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Joseph A. Pantoja, AUSA dated April 8, 2024 re: compliance with Court's Individual Rules and Practices Regarding Matters in which the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Represents a Party.. Document filed by Antony Blinken, Merrick B. Garland, Ur M. Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango..(Pantoja, Joseph) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
April 8, 2024 CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Eastern District of New York. (mml) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 15, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Anthony Pantoja on behalf of Antony Blinken, Merrick B. Garland, Ur M. Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango..(Pantoja, Joseph) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Brian Christopher Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett)(Text Only Order) (kv) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 14, 2024 Filing 24 MOTION for Brian Christopher Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit PHV affidavit, #2 Exhibit Cert. Gd. Stg. MI, #3 Exhibit Cert. Gd. Stg. MD, #4 Proposed Order Prop. Ord.).(Schmitt, Brian) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 14, 2024 Filing 23 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Brian Christopher Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29078818. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit PHV affidavit, #2 Exhibit Cert. Gd. Stg. MI, #3 Exhibit Cert. Gd. Stg. MD, #4 Proposed Order Prop. Ord.).(Schmitt, Brian) Modified on 3/14/2024 (rju). [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 14, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #23 MOTION for Brian Christopher Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29078818. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): No case number listed on the documentation; Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (rju) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 14, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #24 MOTION for Brian Christopher Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
March 5, 2024 Filing 22 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 10/29/2024 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 906, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. All counsel must familiarize themselves with the Court's Individual Rules & Practices ("Individual Rules"), which are available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-margaret-m-garnett. All parties are required to register promptly as filing users on ECF, as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 3/5/2024) (mml) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Filing 21 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Antony Blinken..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Filing 20 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Merrick B. Garland..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Filing 19 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Tracy Tarango..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Filing 18 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ur M. Jaddou..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Filing 17 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Alejandro Mayorkas..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Case Designated ECF. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Nature of Suit code 899 (Other Statutes: Admin. Proced. Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision));. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Nature of Suit code has been modified to 465 (Other Immigration Actions);. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 29, 2024 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 16 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Raymond Gabriel Lahoud on behalf of Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 14 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to MERRICK B. GARLAND, in his official capacity, Attorney General of the United States, re: #8 Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 13 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TRACY TARANGO, in her official capacity, Director of the California Service Center of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, re: #8 Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 12 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to UR M. JADDOU, in her official capacity, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, re: #8 Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 11 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS, in his official capacity, Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, re: #8 Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 10 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ANTONY BLINKEN, in his official capacity, Secretary of State, re: #8 Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 9 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 8 COMPLAINT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS against Antony Blinken, Merrick B. Garland, Ur M. Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango.Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Antony Blinken, Merrick B. Garland, Ur M. Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 05:055; County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 28:1361; the County code has been modified to Kings;. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud to RE-FILE Document No. #1 Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the pleading;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint/Petition in the Nature of Mandamus found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. If the deficiency/deficiencies are not corrected within five (5) days per Amended Standing Order 15-mc-00131 this case will be administratively closed. Initial Pleading due by 3/4/2024. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud to Document No. #7 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; Only parties listed on the complaint caption title can be issued a summons. The summons requested was not processed due to the deficient pleading. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud to RE-FILE Document No. #1 Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the form used for the civil cover sheet is not the S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet form dated October 1, 2020; the event wrong event type was used to file the civil cover sheet;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated October 1, 2020. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated October 1, 2020 is located at#http://nysd.uscourts.gov/file/forms/civil-cover-sheet.. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 27, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Raymond Gabriel Lahoud to RE-FILE Document No. #5 Request for Issuance of Summons, #4 Request for Issuance of Summons, #3 Request for Issuance of Summons, #2 Request for Issuance of Summons, #6 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): The summons requested was not processed due to the deficient pleading. Please file your request for summons when you correct and refile your pleading. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) Modified on 2/27/2024 (pc). [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 6 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Merrick B. Garland, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Tracy Tarango, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Ur M. Jaddou, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Alejandro Mayorkas, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 2 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Antony Blinken, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya..(Lahoud, Raymond) [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]
February 26, 2024 Filing 1 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - COMPLAINT against Antony Blinken, Merrick B. Garland, Ur M. Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Tarango. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number BNYSDC-28991938)Document filed by Varvara Yarotskaya. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet with Addendum).(Lahoud, Raymond) Modified on 2/27/2024 (pc). [Transferred from New York Southern on 4/9/2024.]

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Petitioner: Varvara Yarotskaya
Represented By: Brian Schmitt
Represented By: Raymond Gabriel Lahoud
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Respondent: Antony Blinken
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Respondent: Alejandro Mayorkas
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Respondent: Director Ur M Jaddou
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