Sun et al v. Mullin et al
Plaintiff: Ying Sun and Xiaoli Chen
Defendant: Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Joseph Edlow and Mary Elizabeth Brennan Seng
Case Number: 3:2026cv03029
Filed: September 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Ed Kinkeade
Nature of Suit: Immigration: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
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September 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/4/2026) (chmb)
September 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 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 9/4/2026) (chmb)
September 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 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 September 18, 2026, Plaintiffs, 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 9/4/2026) (chmb)
September 4, 2026 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Xiaoli Chen, Ying Sun. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Summons for Mary Elizabeth Brennan Seng, #2 Exhibit(s) Summons for Joseph Edlow, #3 Exhibit(s) Summons for Markwayne Mullin, #4 Exhibit(s) Summons for Todd Blanche) (Green, Brian)
September 4, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Xiaoli Chen, Ying Sun. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Green, Brian)
September 4, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Todd Blanche, Mary Elizabeth Brennan Seng, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin filed by Ying Sun, Xiaoli Chen. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16767838) 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, #2 Exhibit(s) A-F) (Green, Brian)

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Plaintiff: Ying Sun
Represented By: Brian Scott Green
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Plaintiff: Xiaoli Chen
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