Federal Immigration Litigation Experience | Select Case Examples

Last Updated on January 6, 2026 by JR

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Federal Court Litigation Experience
This page summarizes selected federal court matters in which Justin G. Randolph appeared as counsel of record.
It is provided for transparency and verification purposes and is not a guarantee of outcome in any future matter.
Immigration-Related Federal Civil Actions (Selected)
The matters below reflect selected federal civil actions handled in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (N.D. Ill.).
Categories are listed by general case type (e.g., 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b), habeas, mandamus) for clarity.

8 U.S.C. § 1447(b) (Naturalization)
  • Al Amiri v. Dedvukaj et al

    Case No.: 1:19-cv-07960   Filed: 12/05/2019   Closed: 12/10/2020

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

  • Khalid v. Eric Holder et al

    Case No.: 1:12-cv-01597   Filed: 03/05/2012   Closed: 09/25/2012

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

  • Popnikolovski v. United States of America et al

    Case No.: 1:09-cv-07884   Filed: 12/14/2009   Closed: 07/14/2010

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

  • Gawat v. United States Department of Homeland Security, et al

    Case No.: 1:09-cv-07949   Filed: 12/16/2009   Closed: 01/15/2010

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

  • Thabet v. United States Department of Homeland Security, et al

    Case No.: 1:09-cv-08015   Filed: 12/18/2009   Closed: 04/21/2010

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

  • Liu v. United States Department of Homeland Security, et al

    Case No.: 1:07-cv-05073   Filed: 09/10/2007   Closed: 04/14/2008

    Type: 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b)

Habeas (Detention)
  • Garcia-Herrera et al v. Napolitano

    Case No.: 1:11-cv-01122   Filed: 02/17/2011   Closed: 06/04/2012

    Type: Habeas (detained individual)

  • Kiorkis v. Napolitano et al

    Case No.: 1:09-cv-07574   Filed: 11/30/2009   Closed: 06/18/2010

    Type: Habeas

Mandamus
  • Okeke v. United States Department of Homeland Security, et al

    Case No.: 1:06-cv-05132   Filed: 09/21/2006   Closed: 10/05/2006

    Type: Mandamus

  • Lujano v. Ridge, et al

    Case No.: 1:03-cv-07498   Filed: 10/23/2003   Closed: 05/12/2004

    Type: Mandamus

Questions About Verification
How can I verify these matters?
You can search the PACER Case Locator by the case caption and/or case number listed above. Some docket materials may require a PACER account and may involve a nominal access fee.
Does prior litigation guarantee results in my case?
No. Each matter is fact-specific, and outcomes depend on the record, the applicable law, and the posture of the case. The information on this page is provided for transparency regarding counsel’s experience.

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    Last Updated on January 6, 2026 by JR