Nguyen et al v. Bondi et al
Plaintiff: Ngoc Thi Hong Nguyen and Zulverdi Walujo
Defendant: Kristi Noem, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery and Pamela J Bondi
Case Number: 3:2025cv03188
Filed: November 20, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Immigration: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. ยง 702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #13 Motion to Stay. The Court GRANTS the Motion. Accordingly, this case is STAYED and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED pending the Board of Immigration Appeals' resolution of the appeal. This stay is without prejudice to the case being reopened upon motion by any party to enter a judgment or order of dismissal or for further proceedings. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/2/2026) (ykp)
April 2, 2026 Civil Case Terminated per #14 Order Staying Case. (ykp)
April 1, 2026 Filing 13 Joint MOTION to Stay filed by Pamela J Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
March 24, 2026 Filing 12 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Ngoc Thi Hong Nguyen, Zulverdi Walujo re: #11 MOTION to Dismiss (Freshwater, Patricia)
March 4, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Pamela J Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
February 13, 2026 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Zulverdi Walujo (Freshwater, Patricia)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ELECTRONIC ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that #7 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond, to and including March 4, 2026, is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/3/2026) (chmb)
February 2, 2026 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pam Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
February 2, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response filed by Pam Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
February 2, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of Pam Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
December 17, 2025 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Pam Bondi; served on 12/8/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Return Mail Receipt for Service of Defendant Bondi) (Freshwater, Patricia) Modified event text on 12/19/2025 (knb).
November 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/21/2025) (kcr)
November 20, 2025 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Pam Bondi, Joseph B Edlow, Michelle R Montgomery, Kristi Noem. (kcr)
November 20, 2025 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
November 20, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Ngoc Thi Hong Nguyen, Zulverdi Walujo. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16002364) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Freshwater, Patricia) (Attachment 1 flattened on 11/20/2025) (kcr).

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Plaintiff: Ngoc Thi Hong Nguyen
Represented By: Patricia Jean Freshwater
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Plaintiff: Zulverdi Walujo
Represented By: Patricia Jean Freshwater
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Defendant: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ
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Defendant: Joseph B Edlow
Represented By: Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ
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Defendant: Michelle R Montgomery
Represented By: Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ
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Defendant: Pamela J Bondi
Represented By: Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ
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