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Student Doe 1 v. Noem

No. 5:25-cv-00847 District · Decided Decided
Court
Federal Court
cacd
Judge
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes 46
Decided
Jun 26, 2025
Filed
Apr 5, 2025
Judge (CL)
Sunshine Suzanne Sykes 46
Filed (CL)
Apr 5, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

A noncitizen college student enrolled at a college in California who is residing in the United States on a F-1 visa, sued the Trump administration following the termination of their visa by the Department of Homeland Security.

The Application

History

DHS terminated the student's F-1 SEVIS status while the student was actively enrolled at a California college, without providing advance notice or a hearing to contest the termination, raising questions about whether DHS followed required procedural safeguards and had legal authority for the action.

The Conclusion

Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes of the Central District of California rendered judgment on the student's claims regarding the authority and procedural validity of the visa termination in the case filed April 5, 2025.

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Docket

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Outcome History (3)

  1. Apr 27, 2025 District
    TRO granted Partial relief Unreviewed

    Temporary restraining order granted until May 10, 2025.

  2. May 9, 2025 District
    Preliminary injunction denied Relief denied Unreviewed

    Preliminary injunction denied, temporary restraining order dissolved.

  3. Jun 26, 2025 District
    Dismissed Relief denied Final Unreviewed

    Action dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear own fees and costs.

Federal Court TMR-d2c6fc0d SEVIS Visa Termination May 18, 2026

Case Analysis

Issue

Whether the Department of Homeland Security had statutory authority and complied with due process requirements in terminating an F-1 visa holder's SEVIS status without notice or opportunity to be heard.

Rule

The Fifth Amendment prohibits deprivation of liberty or property without due process of law. The Administrative Procedure Act requires federal agencies to provide notice and an opportunity to be heard before taking adverse action. Immigration law specifies procedures governing visa termination and conditions of F-1 status.

Analysis

DHS terminated the student's F-1 SEVIS status while the student was actively enrolled at a California college, without providing advance notice or a hearing to contest the termination, raising questions about whether DHS followed required procedural safeguards and had legal authority for the action.

Conclusion

Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes of the Central District of California rendered judgment on the student's claims regarding the authority and procedural validity of the visa termination in the case filed April 5, 2025.

Overview

A noncitizen college student enrolled at a college in California who is residing in the United States on a F-1 visa, sued the Trump administration following the termination of their visa by the Department of Homeland Security.

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