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Cervantes Merino v. Mullin et al

Northern District of IowaLeonard T. StrandDecided July 24, 2026No. 1:26-cv-00103

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What the decision decided

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
On May 21, 2026, Cervantes Merino filed an amended complaint (Doc. 4) seeking to compel USCIS to adjudicate his deferred action.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
On May 21, 2026, Cervantes Merino filed an amended complaint (Doc. 4) seeking to compel USCIS to adjudicate his deferred action.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
respondents’ motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss is granted and this case is hereby dismissed.
Motion decided Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Read by a model
For the reasons stated herein, respondents’ motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss is granted and this case is hereby dismissed.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
a motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss filed by respondents Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Edlow and Xian Wang.
Disposition Dismissed The case or every delay claim was dismissed for a reason other than mootness. Read by a model
For the reasons stated herein, respondents’ motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss is granted and this case is hereby dismissed.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
For the reasons stated herein, respondents’ motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss is granted and this case is hereby dismissed.
The delay claim Dismissed Read by a model
respondents’ motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss is granted and this case is hereby dismissed.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings Section 1252(a)(2)(B) bar applied Read by a model
Courts lack jurisdiction to review such discretionary decisions. See 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii)

How the case ended

Docket
No. 1:26-cv-00103
Filed
May 1, 2026
Ended
July 24, 2026
Suit's filing to its end
84 days
How it ended
Dismissed on jurisdiction or the merits
From the record
order 2026-07-24 dismisses for want of jurisdiction

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