Stander et al v. Edlow et al
Plaintiff: Theunetta Johanna Stander and Karel R. Winner
Defendant: Joseph B. Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Director of the USCIS National Benefits Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 4:2026cv05907
Filed: July 23, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Keith P Ellison
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 24, 2026 Filing 5 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
July 24, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge and Notice Regarding Electronic Service and Consent to NEF. Party notified, filed. (abh4)
July 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 9/11/2026 at 09:45 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Richard W Bennett. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard W Bennett) Parties notified. (abh4)
July 24, 2026 Initial Filing Fee Filing fee: $405 re: #1 Petition/Complaint for Writ of Mandamus, receipt number 400022331, filed. (abh4)
July 24, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (abh4)
July 23, 2026 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Director of the USCIS National Benefits Center, Joseph B. Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by First-class mail, filed. (abh4)
July 23, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION/COMPLAINT for Writ of Mandamus (Filing fee $ 405) filed by Karel R. Winner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Cover Letter, #4 Envelope) (abh4)

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Plaintiff: Theunetta Johanna Stander
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