Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-00902
United States v. Zhou
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 16, 2025
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to:
Steve B. Chu
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause:
08:1451 Immigration: Revocation of Citizenship
Completed: March 30, 2026
Last Activity:
May 26, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2025
COMPLAINT against Yu Zhou, Fee Waived, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Good Cause, # 3 Exhibit B - Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, # 4 Exhibit C - Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony, # 5 Exhibit D - Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization, # 6 Exhibit E - Plea Agreement, # 7 Exhibit F - Indictment, # 8 Exhibit G - Judgment)The new case number is 3:25-cv-902-JES-SBC. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case. (Hollis, Christopher)(anh) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
#2
Apr 16, 2025
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (anh) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#3
Apr 23, 2025
Amended Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (maq) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#4
Apr 29, 2025
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by United States of America, as to Yu Zhou. (Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Waiver of Service Executed
#5
Apr 29, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Nora E. Milner on behalf of Yu Zhou (Milner, Nora)Attorney Nora E. Milner added to party Yu Zhou(pty:dft) (maq). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
May 06, 2025
Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 05/06/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Consolidate Cases
#7
May 06, 2025
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Yu Zhou of case(s) 25-cv-903-TWR-JLB. (Milner, Nora) Modified on 5/7/2025 LNO prepared in high numbered case (maq). (Entered: 05/06/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Related Case
#8
May 16, 2025
ORDER Granting Joint Stipulation to Consolidate Cases and Extend Time to Respond to Complaint (ECF No. 6 ). Defendants Responses due by 7/28/2025. All future docketing will be done in the lead case: 25-cv-902-JES-SBC. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/16/2025. (maq) (Entered: 05/16/2025)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases
#9
Jun 03, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 06/03/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Dismiss
#10
Jun 18, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Declaration of James Lloyd)(Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 06/18/2025)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#11
Jun 23, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 9 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#12
Jun 24, 2025
On June 23, 2025, Defendants filed a reply to their motion to dismiss. ECF No. 11. Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(h), a reply memorandum must be limited to 10 pages. Accordingly, the Court STRIKES the reply for noncompliance with the local rules. Defendants may refile a reply that complies with the local rules by June 26, 2025. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 6/24/2025.(no document attached) (tww) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
#13
Jun 24, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Reply to Opposition filed by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 06/24/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
Jun 24, 2025
~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#14
Jul 02, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 7/2/2025. 9 MOTION to Dismiss is denied.(Court Reporter/ECR Koretta Stanford). (Plaintiff Attorney Christopher Hollis). (Defendant Attorney Nora Milner). (no document attached) (ekb) (Entered: 07/03/2025)
Jul 03, 2025
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Terminate Motions and Judge Association
#15
Jul 16, 2025
ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Li Chen, Yu Zhou.(Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 07/16/2025)
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
#16
Jul 17, 2025
NOTICE AND ORDER for Early Neutral Evaluation Conference and Case Management Conference. Early Neutral Evaluation & Case Management Conference set for 10/3/2025 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu. Joint Discovery Plan due 9/26/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu on 7/17/2025. (maq) (Entered: 07/17/2025)
Main Document:
Notice and Order for Early Neutral Evaluation conference
#17
Aug 05, 2025
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Zhou by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities Supporting Its Motion as to Defendant Zhou for Judgment on the Pleadings under Rule 12(c) and to Strike Affirmative Defenses under Rule 12(f))(Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 08/05/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
#18
Aug 05, 2025
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Chen by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities Supporting Its Motion as to Defendant Chen for Judgment on the Pleadings under Rule 12(c) and to Strike Affirmative Defenses under Rule 12(f))(Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 08/05/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
#19
Aug 12, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Zhou, 18 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Chen filed by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 08/12/2025)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#20
Sep 10, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Zhou Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum Supporting Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Rule 12(c) as to Defendant Zhou filed by United States of America. (Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 09/10/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#21
Sep 10, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 18 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Chen Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum Supporting Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Rule 12(c) as to Defendant Chen filed by United States of America. (Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 09/10/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#22
Sep 10, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Zhou, 18 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Chen filed by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 09/10/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#23
Sep 14, 2025
RESPONSE re 1 Complaint, Response to Plaintiff Offer for Settlement filed by Li Chen, Yu Zhou. (Milner, Nora) (maq). (Entered: 09/14/2025)
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Response - Other
#24
Sep 17, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 9/17/2025. 17, 18 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Defendant Zhou, Defendant Chen are taken under submission. Court to issue written order.(Court Reporter/ECR Amanda LeGore). (Plaintiff Attorney Christopher Hollis). (Defendant Attorney Nora Milner). (no document attached) (ekb) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
Sep 17, 2025
Motion Hearing
#25
Sep 25, 2025
Joint MOTION to Continue Early Neutral Evaluation Conference and Case Management Conference by United States of America. (Hollis, Christopher) (jpp). (Entered: 09/25/2025)
Main Document:
Continue
#26
Sep 25, 2025
ORDER granting 25 Motion to Continue. For good cause shown, the parties' Joint Motion to Continue Early Neutral Evaluation Conference (ENE) and Case Management Conference (CMC) is GRANTED. The ENE and CMC set for 10/3/2025 10:00 AM are VACATED. The conferences will be reset following a ruling on the pending motions for judgment on the pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu on 9/25/2025. (no document attached) (cdc) Modified on 9/26/2025 (dls). (Entered: 09/25/2025)
Sep 25, 2025
Order on Motion to Continue
#27
Nov 17, 2025
NOTICE Plaintiff's Notice of Appropriated Funds by United States of America (Hollis, Christopher) (maq). (Entered: 11/17/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#28
Mar 30, 2026
ORDER Granting Consolidated Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings [ECF Nos. 17, 18 ]. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 3/27/2026. (maq) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
#29
Mar 30, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Government's motion for judgment on the pleadings as to counts 1 and 2 are GRANTED on the basis that Defendants illegally procured their citizenship and lacked good moral character during the statutory period. The case is hereby closed. (maq) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
#30
May 14, 2026
NOTICE Plaintiff's Notice of Defendants' Non-Compliance with ECF Nos. 10, 28; Request for Compliance Hearing by United States of America re 28 Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, (Hollis, Christopher) Modified on 5/15/2026 to send QC Email re: Wrong event selected; multi-motion pleading filed as one / withdraw and refile as a motion (maq). (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#31
May 15, 2026
ORDER Setting Status Hearing [ECF No. 6 ]. Status Hearing set for 5/20/2026 04:00 PM before District Judge James E. Simmons Jr. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/15/2026. (maq) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#32
May 18, 2026
ORDER Resetting Status Hearing. Status Hearing reset to 5/20/2026 03:00 PM before District Judge James E. Simmons Jr. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/18/2026. (maq) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#33
May 19, 2026
ORDER Resetting Status Hearing. Status Hearing set for 5/22/2026 01:30 PM before District Judge James E. Simmons Jr. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/19/2026. (maq) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#34
May 22, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 5/22/2026. Compliance issues addressed on the record. Parties given leave to contact court if further compliance issues arise.(Court Reporter/ECR Amanda LeGore). (Plaintiff Attorney Christopher Hollis). (Defendant Attorney Nora Milner). (no document attached) (ekb) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
May 26, 2026
Motion Hearing