Brandy R. McMillion
How Judge McMillion rules, drawn from 43 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
About Judge McMillion
Brandy Renée McMillion is a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden, Judge McMillion received a commission on November 13, 2023.
Judge McMillion's practices and standing orders
Rules for cases before Judge McMillion, as published on the court's website (checked October 8, 2026). Judges revise these often, so confirm the current version on the court's site before you file.
- Practice Guidelines ↗
- Sample Order to Attend Scheduling Conference and Notice of Requirements for Submission of Discovery Plan ↗
- Sample Case Management Requirements and Scheduling Order ↗
- Sample Criminal Trial Notice and Scheduling Order ↗
Key rules
Filing
A courtesy copy of all motions and briefs, including exhibits, must be sent to chambers via First-Class Mail the same day the document is e-filed, or hand-delivered not later than the next business day after the document is e-filed.
“A courtesy copy of all motions and briefs, including exhibits, must be sent to chambers via First-Class Mail the same day the document is e-filed, or hand-delivered not later than the next business day after the document is e-filed.”
Motions
If the parties have resolved an issue that is the subject of a pending motion, the parties must notify chambers in writing by the next business day.
“If the parties have resolved an issue that is the subject of a pending motion, the parties must notify chambers in writing by the next business day.”
Sealing
Whenever a motion or stipulation to seal is filed, the party seeking to file under seal shall submit a proposed order which states the particular reason the seal is required.
“Whenever a motion or stipulation to seal is filed, the party seeking to file under seal shall submit a proposed order which states the particular reason the seal is required.”
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the court applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 8, 2026).
- Procedures for Access, Service, and Management of Sealed Documents ↗
- Procedures for the Filing, Service and Management of Highly Sensitive Documents ↗
- Standing Order for Discovery and Inspection and Fixing Motion Cut-Off Date in Criminal Cases ↗
- Pro Se Filings (Revised & Amended) ↗
- Filing a New Civil Case or Civil Initiating Papers Under Seal ↗
How Judge McMillion decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
In a U-visa delay case, the plaintiffs separated an agency’s discretionary work-authorization decision from its earlier bona fide determination. That distinction persuaded the court to revisit standing and reopen the case.
“That said, the Court agrees with the Plaintiffs’ contention that the Court can rule on the unreasonable delay in issuing a BFD.”
Cautions
The local rule bars a second motion asking the court to reconsider its denial of reconsideration.
“Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(h)(4), a motion to reconsider an order denying a motion to reconsider may not be filed.”
In Weatherill’s proposed class action, McMillion deferred a decision on certification and surviving class allegations because the record still needed discovery.
“Because the existing record is inadequate for resolving the relevant issues, the Court defers a decision on certification and striking class allegations pending discovery.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“GRANT Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, and DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE the First Amended Complaint.”
“Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 16) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Motion is GRANTED as to Counts I, II, IV, V, and VI of the Complaint (ECF No. 1), and those claims are DISMISSED. The Motion is DENIED as to Count III.”
“Defendant McCauley's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 63) is GRANTED. ... IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all claims against Susan McCauley are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.”
“Defendant Dr. Haiderer's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 64) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. ... All other remaining claims against Dr. Haiderer shall proceed.”
“Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 15) is GRANTED. ... Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (ECF No. 7, 8) is DISMISSED. This is a final order that closes the case.”
“Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (ECF No. 21) is DENIED.”
“the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment (ECF No. 30). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court's Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 28) is STRICKEN and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 23) is hereby DENIED.”
“Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 23) is hereby DENIED.”
“Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus and a certificate of appealability are DENIED and the matter is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.”
“Accordingly, Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 15) is GRANTED and the Complaint (ECF No. 1) is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Judge Asadoorian’s Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 14) is DENIED AS MOOT.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Witherell’s Complaint (ECF No. 1) as against Defendant Stricklin is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant Stricklin’s Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 63) is DENIED AS MOOT.”
“Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment as to John M McLeod (ECF No. 24) is GRANTED. Defendant’s Objections (ECF No. 33) are OVERRULED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 25) is GRANTED.”
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Floyd’s motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 16) is DENIED.”
“Accordingly, Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration (ECF No. 8) is GRANTED, the Parties are COMPELLED to arbitrate the claims in dispute, and Plaintiffs’ Complaint (ECF No. 1) is STAYED pending resolution of the arbitration.”
Pending matters in the official report
Reported by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts under the Civil Justice Reform Act, as of March 31, 2026.
| Motions pending more than six months | 0 |
| Bench trials submitted more than six months | 0 |
| Bankruptcy appeals pending more than six months | 0 |
| Social Security appeals pending more than six months | 0 |
| Civil cases pending more than three years | 2 |
| Report | Motions over six months | Cases over three years |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 2024 | 0 | 0 |
A snapshot on that date: matters listed may since have been decided or reassigned. A motion referred to a magistrate judge is counted for both judges. Motions in multidistrict litigation, section 2255 cases and Social Security appeals are not counted, and a very large three-year count is generally a multidistrict docket. Source: Appendix A of the report (PDF); about the report.
How long civil cases take in this court
For the whole of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, not for Judge McMillion: median time from filing to disposition of the civil cases the court closed in the 12 months ending September 30, 2025, as reported by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
| Cases | Median time | |
|---|---|---|
| All civil cases closed | 2,926 | 8.3 months |
| Closed with no court action | 410 | 2.9 months |
| Closed before pretrial | 1,246 | 4.1 months |
| Closed during or after pretrial | 1,252 | 15.3 months |
| Closed during trial | 18 | 35.8 months |
| 12 months ending | Cases closed | Median time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2,926 | 8.3 months |
| Sep 2024 | 2,615 | 7.9 months |
| Sep 2023 | 2,616 | 8.5 months |
| Sep 2022 | 2,541 | 9.2 months |
| Sep 2021 | 2,405 | 10.2 months |
| Sep 2020 | 2,677 | 9 months |
| Sep 2019 | 3,237 | 8.6 months |
The table leaves out prisoner petitions, land condemnations, deportation reviews, recovery of overpayments and enforcement of judgments, and reports no median for fewer than 10 cases. A district that closed a large multidistrict litigation in the period shows very large counts and long medians for that year. Source: Table C-5, U.S. District Courts (spreadsheet).
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