Pandya et al v. Mullin et al
| Anandkumar H Pandya and Dipikaben Bipinkumar Patel |
| Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby and Todd Blanche |
| 3:2026cv01424 |
| May 1, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Ed Kinkeade |
| Immigration: Other Immigration Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus |
| None |
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond (the "Motion") (Doc. No. 12). Having carefully considered the same, the Court finds good cause for the requested extension of the responsive pleading deadline. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A). Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint (Doc. No. 1) by October 5, 2026.(Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 6/24/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) |
| Filing 12 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response filed by Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Todd Blanche ; served on 5/20/2026; Joseph B Edlow ; served on 5/20/2026; Markwayne Mullin ; served on 5/20/2026; Carrie M Selby ; served on 5/20/2026. (Wong, Margaret) |
| Filing 9 Summons issued as to Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (kxm) |
| Filing 8 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. (kxm) |
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Filing 7
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice and Request to Proceed Without Local Counsel of Margaret Wong. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). At any time the Court may require designation of local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/1/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 6 Request for Clerk to issue Summons in a Civil Action filed by Anandkumar H Pandya, Dipikaben Bipinkumar Patel. (Wong, Margaret) |
| Filing 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16411917) filed by Anandkumar H Pandya, Dipikaben Bipinkumar Patel (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing TN, #2 Exhibit(s) Proposed PHV Order) (Wong, Margaret) |
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Filing 4
ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/1/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 3
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: This Court requires all counsel of record to review and comply with the undersigned's Judge Specific Requirements as well as the Local Civil Rules for the Northern District of Texas upon making an appearance in a matter before this Court. These can be found at # Judge Specific Requirements and # Local Civil Rules . Further, counsel shall refer to this Court's Judge Specific Requirements and the Local Civil Rules prior to calling chambers with any questions. The Court calls specific attention to Local Civil Rule 7.2(f), which addresses the disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence, and Local Civil Rule 83.10, which address the requirement of local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/1/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 2
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where the attorney of record for a party does not reside or maintain their principal office in this district. Counsel for Plaintiff does not appear to satisfy these requirements. Accordingly, by May 22, 2026, Plaintiff shall either file the entry of appearance of local counsel who satisfies the criteria set out in Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) OR file a motion for leave to proceed without local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/1/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby filed by Anandkumar H Pandya, Dipikaben Bipinkumar Patel. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16411024) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. 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 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit(s) A, I-130 Receipt Notice, #3 Exhibit(s) B, I-129F Receipt Notice, #4 Exhibit(s) C, I-130 Case Status, #5 Exhibit(s) D, I-129F Case Status, #6 Exhibit(s) E, I-130 Case Processing Times, #7 Exhibit(s) F, I-129F Case Processing Times) (Wong, Margaret) |
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