Optiz v. Edlow et al
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| Judge: | Ed Kinkeade |
| Case #: | 3:26-cv-03420 |
| Nature of Suit | 465 Immigration - Other Immigration Actions |
| Cause | 05:551 Administrative Procedure Act |
| Case Filed: | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 10:05 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Joseph B Edlow
Director, USCIS 5900 Capital Gateway Dr
Camp Springs, MD 20746 |
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Defendant
Markwayne Mullin
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Plaintiff
Christopher Paul George Optiz
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 10/01/2026 11:59 PM CDT |
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service
Summons Issued
Wed 09/30 3:47 PM
Summons issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (kaa) |
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qcref
Kinkeade
Wed 09/30 3:39 PM
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 Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kaa) |
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order
Order
Wed 09/30 10:03 AM
ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/30/2026) (chmb) |
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order
Electronic Standing Order - Specific Requirements for Judge Kinkeade
Wed 09/30 10:00 AM
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[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] and[LINK: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 9/30/2026) (chmb) |
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order
Order
Wed 09/30 9:58 AM
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 October 14, 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 9/30/2026) (chmb) |
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Wed 09/30 9:46 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sheridan Gary Green for Jonathan Earthman on behalf of Christopher Paul George Optiz. (Green, Sheridan) |
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misc
Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
Wed 09/30 9:44 AM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Christopher Paul George Optiz. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Green, Sheridan) |
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cmp
Complaint
Wed 09/30 9:42 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Christopher Paul George Optiz. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16837877) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK: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:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Green, Sheridan) |
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Att: 1
Cover Sheet
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