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Lihong Xia v. Kerry

District of ColumbiaRoyce C. LamberthDecided November 12, 2014

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
After the criminal investigation of Robert T. Schofield, USCIS determined that plaintiffs’ naturalization certificates were obtained illegally and cancelled them pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1453.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Not recorded Read by a model
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
plaintiffs’ claims are DISMISSED without prejudice, of our own accord.
Motion decided Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Read by a model
For the foregoing reasons, the defendant’s 12(b)(1) motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction is DENIED.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
Defendants filed the instant motion to dismiss, arguing that this Court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction over plaintiffs’ claims.
Disposition Dismissed The case or every delay claim was dismissed for a reason other than mootness. Read by a model
However, because it appears beyond doubt that the facts alleged in the current complaint would not entitle plaintiffs to relief, plaintiffs’ claims are DISMISSED without prejudice, of our own accord.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
However, because it appears beyond doubt that the facts alleged in the current complaint would not entitle plaintiffs to relief, plaintiffs’ claims are DISMISSED without prejudice, of our own accord.
The delay claim Dismissed Read by a model
Accordingly, this Court dismisses all plaintiffs’ claims under the APA.
The other claims Dismissed Read by a model
plaintiffs’ claims are DISMISSED without prejudice, of our own accord.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

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