Gitwaza v. Garland et al
Plaintiff: Paul Muhirwa Gitwaza
Defendant: Merrick B Garland, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Renaud, Wilhelm Bierman, Lisa Kehl, Department of Homeland Security and Citizenship and Immigration Services
Case Number: 4:2022cv00434
Filed: May 18, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey L Cureton
Referring Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Immigration: Naturalization Application
Cause of Action: 8 U.S.C. ยง 1446 Petition for Naturalization Hearing
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S #13 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED WITHOUT LOCAL COUNSEL: It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel [doc. #13 ] is GRANTED unless further ordered by the Court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/8/2022) (mmw)
June 3, 2022 Filing 13 First MOTION for Leave to File TO PROCEED WITHOUT LOCAL COUNSEL filed by Paul Muhirwa Gitwaza (Konan, Ryanne)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES: It is ORDERED that Plaintiff, no later than June 16, 2022, comply with these local rules and designate and file an appearance by Local Counsel. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/2/2022) (mmw)
May 31, 2022 Filing 11 Summons Returned by Paul Muhirwa Gitwaza re #6 Summons Issued (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, #2 Affidavit(s) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, #3 Affidavit(s) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, #4 Affidavit(s) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) (Konan, Ryanne) Modified docket text and event on 6/9/2022 (wxc).
May 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ryanne Guy Konan. 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). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 5/26/2022) (mmw)
May 24, 2022 Filing 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Paul Muhirwa Gitwaza (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good conduct, #2 Proposed Order proposed order) (Konan, Ryanne)
May 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order Unfiling due to the following deficiency: Attorney Ryanne Kanan failed to attach an original certificate of good standing issued within the past 90 days from the attorney licensing authority in a state in which he is admitted to practice to his Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 5/23/2022) (mmw)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Court hereby REFERS this case to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton for pretrial management. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/18/2022) (mmw)
May 18, 2022 Filing 6 Summons issued as to Wilhelm Bierman, Merrick B Garland, Lisa Kehl, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Renaud, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (mmw)
May 18, 2022 Filing 5 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (mmw)
May 18, 2022 Filing 4 ***STRICKEN and UNFILED per #8 ORDER*** Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice without Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-12832243) filed by PAUL MUHIRWA GITWAZA (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Konan, Ryanne) Modified on 5/23/2022 (mmw).
May 18, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue EXECUTED SUMMONS filed by PAUL MUHIRWA GITWAZA. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s), #3 Additional Page(s), #4 Additional Page(s)) (Konan, Ryanne)
May 18, 2022 Filing 2 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #1 Complaint,,,, by Plaintiff PAUL MUHIRWA GITWAZA. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Konan, Ryanne)
May 18, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Wilhelm Bierman, Merrick B Garland, Lisa Kehl, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tracy Renaud filed by PAUL MUHIRWA GITWAZA. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-12831848) 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. (Konan, Ryanne)

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Plaintiff: Paul Muhirwa Gitwaza
Represented By: Ryanne Guy Konan
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Defendant: Merrick B Garland
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Defendant: Alejandro Mayorkas
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Defendant: Tracy Renaud
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Defendant: Wilhelm Bierman
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Defendant: Lisa Kehl
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Defendant: Department of Homeland Security
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