Case: Texas v. Biden

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants filed by State of Texas. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-11826122) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (tln) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

***STRICKEN/UNFILED PER 6 ORDER***Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number; 0539-11826722) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # ( 1) Certificate of Good Standing) (Crapo, Matt) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

***STRICKEN/UNFILED PER 7 ORDER***Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-11827149) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Cert of Good Standing) (Hajec, Christopher) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

***STRICKEN/UNFILED PER 8 ORDER***Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-11827489) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing) (Hamilton, Gene) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

Order Striking/Unfiling 3 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by State of Texas due to the following deficiency: The signature of the attorney of record, which includes a party proceeding pro se, is required on each document filed. See FED. R. Civ. P. 11(a), FED. R. Crim. P. 49(d), LR 11.1(b), or LCrR 49.5(b); Not signed and needs to indicate "N/A" to questions as necessary. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/26/2021) (tln) (Entered: 04/26/2021)

Order Striking/Unfiling 4 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-11827149) filed by State of Texas due to the following deficiency: The signature of the attorney of record, which includes a party proceeding pro se, is required on each document filed. See FED. R. Civ. P. 11(a), FED. R. Crim. P. 49(d), LR 11.1(b), or LCrR 49.5(b); Not signed and needs to indicate "N/A" to questions necessary. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/26/2021) (tln) (Entered: 04/26/2021)

Order Striking/ Unfiling 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-11827489) filed by State of Texas due to the following deficiency: The signature of the attorney of record, which includes a party proceeding pro se, is required on each document filed. See FED. R. Civ. P. 11(a), FED. R. Crim. P. 49(d), LR 11.1(b), or LCrR 49.5(b); Not signed and needs to indicate "N/A" to questions as necessary. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/26/2021) (tln) (Entered: 04/26/2021)

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by State of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s), # 2 Additional Page(s), # 3 Additional Page(s), # 4 Additional Page(s), # 5 Additional Page(s), # 6 Additional Page(s), # 7 Additional Page(s), # 8 Additional Page(s), # 9 Additional Page(s), # 10 Additional Page(s), # 11 Additional Page(s)) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 04/27/2021)

Summons issued as to Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Becerra, # 2 CDC, # 3 USDEPTHEALTH, # 4 Miller, # 5 USCUSTOMS, # 6 Walinsky, # 7 USIMMIGRATION, # 8 USDEPTOFMOMELANDSEC, # 9 USA, # 10 Biden, # 11 Johnson) (tln) (Entered: 04/27/2021)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing) (Hamilton, Gene) (Entered: 04/27/2021)

Supplemental Document by State of Texas as to 1 Complaint,,,, . (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Crapo, Matt) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) DC Cert Good Standing) (Hajec, Christopher) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gene P. Hamilton. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/30/2021) (chmb)(cpb) (Entered: 04/30/2021)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matt A. Crapo. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/30/2021) (chmb)(cpb) (Entered: 04/30/2021)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christopher J. Hajec. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/30/2021) (chmb)(cpb) (Entered: 04/30/2021)

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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-11926688) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Good Standing Cert Iowa)Attorney Matthew George Whitaker added to party State of Texas(pty:pla) (Whitaker, Matthew) (Entered: 05/26/2021)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew G. Whitaker. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/27/2021) (chmb)(cpb) (Entered: 05/27/2021)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ on behalf of Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by State of Texas re 21 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

Appendix in Support filed by State of Texas re 22 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Preliminary Injunction) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF Nos. 21 23 ), filed June 23, 2021. In order to more efficiently resolve the issues presented, the Court ORDERS Defendants to respond on or before June 30, 2021. The Court further ORDERS Plaintiff to file a reply on or before July 7, 2021. The Court sets this matter for hearing on July 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Counsel for all parties are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/23/2021) (tln) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

MOTION to Extend Time for Filing Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction --- EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION REQUESTED --- filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 06/27/2021)

ORDER...Before the Court is Defendants Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 25 ), in which Defendants seek a one-week extension. Having considered the request for extension, the Court finds that it should be GRANTED in part. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Defendants file a response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before July 6, 2021; Plaintiff file a reply on or before July 12, 2021; and the hearing on the Motion be reset for July 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/28/2021) (wxc) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File Response to Preliminary-Injunction Motion in Excess of Page Limits filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 07/06/2021)

RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re: 21 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 07/06/2021)

Appendix in Support filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re 28 Response/Objection, (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 07/06/2021)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Motion for Leave to file Response in Excess of Page Limits 27 . Having considered the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/7/2021) (sre) (Entered: 07/07/2021)

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by State of Texas. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Xavier Becerra ; served on 5/11/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Joseph R Biden, Jr ; served on 5/21/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention ; served on 5/7/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Tae Johnson ; served on 5/6/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Alejandro Mayorkas ; served on 5/6/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Troy Miller ; served on 5/7/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Customs & Border Protection ; served on 5/6/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Department of Homeland Security ; served on 5/6/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Immigration & Customs Enforcement ; served on 5/6/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to United States Department of Health & Human Services ; served on 5/11/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to United States of America ; served on 5/10/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Rochelle Walensky ; served on 5/7/2021. (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

Summons Reissued as to Joseph R Biden, Jr. (wxc) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Exceed Page Limits filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

REPLY filed by State of Texas re: 21 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

Appendix in Support filed by State of Texas re 46 Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Leave to file Response in Excess of Page Limits. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/13/2021) (tln) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Motion Hearing held on 7/13/2021 re 21 Motion for Injunction filed by State of Texas. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Aaron Reitz; Defense - Brian Stoltz. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - 1:50. (chmb) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

NOTICE of New CDC Order filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) CDC Order) (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

ORDER re 50 Notice of New CDC Order: Accordingly, no later than Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the Court ORDERS the State of Texas to file a response informing the Court of the effect of the new order on its contentions in this lawsuit and its pending motion for a preliminary injunction. The federal defendants shall reply to Texas's response no later than Friday, July 23, 2021. (see order) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/19/2021) (tln) (Entered: 07/19/2021)

RESPONSE filed by State of Texas re: 51 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, 50 Notice (Reitz, Aaron) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

REPLY filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re: 52 Response/Objection, 50 Notice (Other), (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

ORDER: The 21 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED as moot. Accordingly, should Texas desire to file an amended complaint to include claims and/or seek injunctive relief arising out of the New Order (ECF No. 52 at 8), the Court GRANTS leave to file an amended complaint. Texas's deadline to file an amended complaint is on or before August 16, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/29/2021) (tln) (Entered: 07/29/2021)

Plaintiff Intervenor's MOTION to Intervene filed by Robert A. Heghmann. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 proposed intervening plaintiff's complaint) (tln) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

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ORDER: Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b) and 26, and the Court's Civil Justice Expense and Delay Reduction Plan and notwithstanding Local Rule 16.1(i), the Court enters this Order to facilitate entry of a Scheduling Order to govern this civil action. The Joint Report shall be filed on or before August 17, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/3/2021) (tln) (Entered: 08/03/2021)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:56. Wed Aug 4 13:20:57 CDT 2021 (crt)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Leif A Olson on behalf of State of Texas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complain and Report of Parties' Conference filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

ORDER granting 58 Unopposed Motion to Continue Amendment and Report Deadlines. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's deadline to file an amended complaint is EXTENDED up to and including August 23, 2021, and the parties' deadline to file the joint report is EXTENDED up to and including August 24, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/16/2021) (tln) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:59. Mon Aug 16 15:02:00 CDT 2021 (crt)

RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re: 55 MOTION to Intervene (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Motion Proceedings held on July 13, 2021 before Judge Mark T. Pittman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Monica Guzman, Telephone number 817-850-6681 or mguzman.csr@yahoo.com. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. ยง 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (66 pages) Redaction Request due 9/13/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/22/2021. (mwg) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by State of Texas. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

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Joint STATUS REPORT (Scheduling Proposal) filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky. (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

ORDER: Pursuant to the Joint Report filed by the parties (ECF No. 63 ), the Court enters the following briefing schedule: September 7, 2021 Deadline for Texas to file its Motion for Preliminary Injunction; September 21, 2021 Deadline for Defendants to file a response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and a Motion to Dismiss and consolidated brief in support of each; September 28, 2021 Deadline for Texas to file consolidated response to Motion to Dismiss and reply in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction; October 5, 2021 Deadline for Defendants to file reply in support of Motion to Dismiss. If the Court denies Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, within 14 days of the denial order Defendants shall file an administrative record regarding any remaining Administrative Procedures Act claim, and the parties shall file a joint status report providing a proposed briefing schedule related to that administrative record. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/26/2021) (tln) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:64. Thu Aug 26 16:01:54 CDT 2021 (crt)

REPLY to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss His Motion to Intervene as Plaintiff filed by Robert A. Heghmann re: 55 MOTION to Intervene (mmw) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

MOTION for Injunction filed by State of Texas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by State of Texas re 67 MOTION for Injunction (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 09/08/2021)

Appendix in Support filed by State of Texas re 67 MOTION for Injunction (Olson, Leif) (Entered: 09/08/2021)

ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits. ECF No. 66 . Having considered the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/9/2021) (mmw) (Entered: 09/09/2021)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:70. Fri Sep 10 12:07:51 CDT 2021 (crt)

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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-12231173) filed by State of Missouri (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice). Party State of Missouri added.Attorney Jesus A Osete added to party State of Missouri(pty:am) (Osete, Jesus) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff State of Texas's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by State of Missouri (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Brief Amicus Curiae of State of Missouri, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Amicus Briefssion Pro Hac Vice) (Osete, Jesus) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 71 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jesus A. Osete. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/21/2021) (chmb)(cpb) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

ORDER: Before the Court is the State of Missouri's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. ECF No. 72 . Having considered the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/21/2021) (mmw) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Brief Amicus Curiae of the State of Missouri in Support of Plaintiff State of Texas's 21 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (mmw) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re: 67 MOTION for Injunction (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Consolidated Brief of No More Than 50 Pages filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Xavier Becerra, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re 77 Response/Objection, 76 MOTION to Dismiss (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Appendix in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, US Customs & Border Protection, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, United States Department of Health & Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle Walensky re 77 Response/Objection, 76 MOTION to Dismiss (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

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ORDER granting 78 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Consolidated Brief of No More Than 50 Pages. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/22/2021) (npk) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:74. Thu Sep 23 07:46:45 CDT 2021 (crt)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:81. Thu Sep 23 12:29:41 CDT 2021 (crt)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae 29 Legal Service and Advocacy Organizations in Opposition to Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Al Otro Lado, American Immigration Council, Asylum Access, Asylum Access Mexico (AAMX) A.C, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Center for Civic Policy, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim, Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel, First Focus on Children, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, FWD.us, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Innovation Law Lab, International Mayan League, Justice Action Center, Justice for Our Neighbors El Paso, Kids in Need of Defense ("KIND"), Kino Border Initiative, La Raza Centro Legal SF, La Raza Community Resource Center, Migrant Center for Human Rights, National Immigration Law Center, National Immigration Project ("NIPNLG"), Project Corazon, Lawyers for Good Government, The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services ("RAICES"), Refugees International, Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, Inc., Taylor Levy Law (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order). Party Al Otro Lado; American Immigration Council; Asylum Access; Asylum Access Mexico (AAMX) A.C.; Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.; Center for Civic Policy; Center for Gender and Refugee Studies; Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim; Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel; First Focus on Children; Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project; FWD.us; Immigrant Defenders Law Center; Innovation Law Lab; International Mayan League; Justice Action Center; Justice for Our Neighbors El Paso; Kids in Need of Defense ("KIND"); Kino Border Initiative; La Raza Centro Legal SF; La Raza Community Resource Center; Migrant Center for Human Rights; National Immigration Law Center; National Immigration Project ("NIPNLG"); Project Corazon, Lawyers for Good Government; The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services ("RAICES"); Refugees International; Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, Inc.; and Taylor Levy Law added. (Persson, Emma) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

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ORDER: Before the Court is twenty-nine legal service and advocacy organizations' (Organizations) Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. ECF No. 82 . Having considered the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/27/2021) (mmw) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

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Brief of Amici Curiae in Opposition to Plaintiff's 67 Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Al Otro Lado, American Immigration Council, Asylum Access, Asylum Access Mexico (AAMX) A.C, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Center for Civic Policy, Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim, Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel, FWD.us, First Focus on Children, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Innovation Law Lab, International Mayan League, Justice Action Center, Justice for Our Neighbors El Paso, Kids in Need of Defense ("KIND"), Kino Border Initiative, La Raza Centro Legal SF, La Raza Community Resource Center, Migrant Center for Human Rights, National Immigration Law Center, National Immigration Project ("NIPNLG"), Project Corazon, Lawyers for Good Government, Refugees International, Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, Inc., Taylor Levy Law, The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services ("RAICES") re 62 Amended Complaint,, 67 MOTION for Injunction (mmw) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:83, 84. Mon Sep 27 14:52:46 CDT 2021 (crt)