Linli Zheng v. Kristi Noem, et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. EDCV 25-2262 JGB (DTBx) Date January 9, 2026 Title Linli Zheng v. Kristi Noem, et al.
Present: The Honorable JESUS G. BERNAL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
MAYNOR GALVEZ Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter
Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present
Proceedings: Order (1) DISMISSING Plaintiff’s Complaint for Failure to Comply with Court Orders; and (2) DIRECTING the Clerk to Close the Case (IN
CHAMBERS)
On August 29, 2025, Plaintiff Linli Zheng (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against defendants Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Director Joseph B. Edlow, and USCIS District Director Phyllis A. Coven (collectively,” Defendants”). (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1.) Plaintiff did not properly serve Defendant within 90 days after the complaint was filed. Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 4(m). On December 17, 2025, this Court ordered Plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before December 31, 2025…