Opinion
2:24-cv-01480-DSF-E
09-19-2024
YUEFENG XUE Plaintiffs, v. ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS, et al. Defendants.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
Dale S. Fischer United States District Judge.
Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service or 60 days if the defendant is the United States. Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(a)(1).
In this case, Alejandro Mayorkas, Ur Mendoza Jaddou, and Phyllis Coven failed to plead or otherwise defend within the relevant time. The Court orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before October 3, 2024 why the claims against the non-appearing defendant(s) should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Failure to respond to this Order may result in sanctions, including dismissal for failure to prosecute.
IT IS SO ORDERED.