Legal Opinion
Abuirshaid v. Johnson
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Decided December 21, 2015No. Case No. 1:15-cv-1113PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
T. S. Ellis, III, United States District Judge
In this suit, a naturalization applicant seeks mandamus and injunctive relief against officials of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), whom he alleges have unreasonably delayed and denied action on his naturalization application on unconstitutional grounds, including his nationality (Jordanian), ethnicity (Arab), and religion (Muslim). Defendants have moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim. As the matter has been fully briefed and argued, it is now ripe for disposition. For the reasons…
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