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Shweika v. Department of Homeland Security et al

Eastern District of MichiganThomas L. LudingtonDecided March 24, 2017No. 1:09-cv-11781

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What the decision decided

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
On May 29, 2008, USCIS denied Shweika’s naturalization petition, concluding that he lacked the requisite “good moral character.”
Form or filing N-400 (naturalization) Read by a model
In 2004, Shweika filed the petition for naturalization which is the subject of the current suit.
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
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff Shweika’s Petition for Naturalization, ECF No. 1, is GRANTED.
Motion decided None Read by a model
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
Defendants’ request that the case be remanded for an evidentiary hearing will be denied and Shweika’s petition for naturalization will be granted.
Disposition Granted in the applicant's favor The principal motion was granted in full: summary judgment for either side, an injunction or TRO, a writ or order to act, fees. A motion to dismiss granted in full counts as Dismissed; a transfer is listed apart. Read by a model
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff Shweika’s Petition for Naturalization, ECF No. 1, is GRANTED.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff Shweika’s Petition for Naturalization, ECF No. 1, is GRANTED.
The delay claim Not decided here Read by a model
Shweika then sought de novo review in this Court of the decision denying his petition.
The other claims Relief ordered Read by a model
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff Shweika’s Petition for Naturalization, ECF No. 1, is GRANTED.
Months pending 49 months from the application to the agency's action Read by a model
On May 29, 2008, USCIS denied Shweika’s naturalization petition, concluding that he lacked the requisite “good moral character.”
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

How the case ended

Docket
No. 1:09-cv-11781
Filed
May 8, 2009
Ended
March 24, 2017
Suit's filing to its end
1,277 days
How it ended
Judgment for the plaintiff
From the record
idb disp 6 (judgment: motion before trial), judgment for plaintiff

A voluntary or stipulated dismissal is how most suits end once the agency acts; the docket rarely says why.

Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit authority

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