Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-03772

#1

Oct 27, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Anna Ponomarenko. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16923792) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and 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: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet Cover Sheet) (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#2

Oct 27, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Anna Ponomarenko. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#3

Oct 27, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case Ponomarenko v. Warden, Bluebonnet Detention Facility, et al., No. 1:26-CV-518-H (N.D. Tex., Abilene Div.) re: 1 Complaint,,,, filed by Anna Ponomarenko (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#4

Oct 27, 2026

(Document Restricted) Sealed Attorney Contact Information (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Anna Ponomarenko(Notice: Any required service of this document is the responsibility of the filer.) (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#5

Oct 27, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Anna Ponomarenko with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit list, # 2 Exhibit(s) A Prior TPS Approval Notice, # 3 Exhibit(s) B I-821 Receipt Notice, # 4 Exhibit(s) C USCIS Case Status, # 5 Exhibit(s) D ERO Biometrics Correspondence, # 6 Exhibit(s) E ERO Release Correspondence, # 7 Exhibit(s) F Declaration of Anna Ponomarenko, # 8 Exhibit(s) G USCIS I-821 Statistics, # 9 Exhibit(s) H USCIS Ukraine TPS Alert, # 10 Exhibit(s) I Declaration of Julia Bikbova, # 11 Exhibit(s) J Sen. Cruz Correspondence, # 12 Exhibit(s) K Rep. Self Correspondence, # 13 Proposed Order) (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#6

Oct 27, 2026

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16923963) filed by Anna Ponomarenko (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#7

Oct 27, 2026

MOTION For Exemption from Local-Counsel Requirement Under Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) re 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16923963) filed by Anna Ponomarenko (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bikbova, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#8

Oct 27, 2026

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. (mxa) Modified on 10/28/2026 (mxa). (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#9

Oct 28, 2026

Summons issued as to Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (mxa) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#10

Oct 28, 2026

ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/28/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#11

Oct 28, 2026

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 Judge Specific Requirements and 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 10/28/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#12

Oct 28, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Julia Bikbova. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/28/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

Oct 28, 2026

Electronic Standing Order - Specific Requirements for Judge Kinkeade

Oct 28, 2026

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

#13

Oct 29, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER:Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Exemption from Local-Counsel Requirement (Doc. No. 7). Having carefully considered the same, the Court GRANTS the Motion. However, at any time during the pendency of this case, the Court may require Plaintiff to retain local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/29/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#14

Oct 29, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (the "Motion for TRO") (Doc. No. 5). The Court finds good cause to EXPEDITE the briefing schedule only as to Plaintiff's request for temporary restraining order.Defendants shall file their response brief by Tuesday, November 3, 2026.Plaintiff may file a reply by Thursday, November 5, 2026.The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to immediately serve on Defendants a copy of this Order and, if she has not already done so, a copy of her Motion for TRO (Doc. No. 5) and a copy of her Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Complaint for Relief Under the Administrative Procedure Act (Doc. No. 1). Plaintiff SHALL file written notification confirming service was made and the means by which it was accomplished by Friday, October 30, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/29/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

#15

Oct 29, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of Todd Blanche, Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, US Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

Oct 29, 2026

Order

Oct 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Oct 30, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Withdraw