Case: K.Y. v. District of Columbia

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Fee Status:Filing Fee Waived) filed by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons D.C. Mayor, # 3 Summons D.C. Attorney General, # 4 Summons Sam Abed)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons D.C. Mayor

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3 Summons D.C. Attorney General

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4 Summons Sam Abed

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MOTION to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1

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3 Exhibit 2

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4 Exhibit 3

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5 Exhibit 4

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6 Exhibit 5

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7 Exhibit 6

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8 Exhibit 7

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9 Exhibit 8

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10 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hanna Perry on behalf of K.Y., D.J. (Perry, Hanna) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Michelman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

Payment of Fee - Complaint/Petition

Payment for 1 Complaint. ($405; Receipt number ADCDC-11261846). (Yan, Megan)

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to SAM ABED, District of Columbia Attorney General, and the District of Columbia Mayor. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Unopposed MOTION to Permit Next Friends to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmtm)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Index, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit Index

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3 Exhibit 1

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4 Exhibit 2

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5 Exhibit 3

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6 Exhibit 4

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7 Exhibit 5

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8 Exhibit 6

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9 Exhibit 7

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10 Exhibit 8

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11 Exhibit 9

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12 Exhibit 10

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13 Text of Proposed Order

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by K.Y., D.J. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Index, # 3 Exhibit 9, # 4 Exhibit 10, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 31, 2024. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Catherine Pescovitz on behalf of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Russell Heath on behalf of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (Heath, Brendan) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 10/30/2024. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 11/20/2024. (Yan, Megan) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Motion to Permit AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER. The 6 and 8 Unopposed Motions are GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs' next friends be permitted to proceed under pseudonyms in this litigation. It is further ORDERED that the declarations attached as sealed exhibits to Plaintiffs' 8 Motion shall be deemed filed. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 31, 2024. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of Plaintiffs' 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, it is ORDERED that on or before November 7, 2024, the Parties shall meet, confer, and file a Joint Status Report addressing the following issues: (1) a proposed briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' 7 Motion; (2) a statement addressing whether a hearing on Plaintiffs' 7 Motion is necessary, and if so, a proposed date and time for such a hearing; and (3) a statement addressing whether the Parties anticipate factual disputes between affiants. The Parties may also address any other issues that they believe will be helpful to the Court. Any disagreements should be noted in the Joint Status Report. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall provide a copy of this Minute Order to Defendants. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 31, 2024. (lccjn2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Maya Chaudhuri on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Chaudhuri, Maya) (Main Document 13 replaced on 11/5/2024) (zdp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Joint STATUS REPORT by K.Y., D.J., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED. (Yan, Megan) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Aditi Shah, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11289320. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by K.Y., D.J.. (Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 14 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that Defendants shall file their opposition to the 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before November 22, 2024, and Plaintiffs shall file their reply on or before December 4, 2024. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on the motion in Courtroom 17 on December 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 8, 2024. (lccjn2)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel, Consent MOTION to Hold in Abeyance Defendants' Deadline to Respond to the Complaint by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Heath, Brendan) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

MINUTE ORDER. The 16 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' deadline to respond to the Complaint is held in abeyance pending further order of the Court. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to the 2 Motion to Certify Class on or before January 7, 2025, and that Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of that motion on or before January 14, 2025. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 14, 2024. (lccjn2)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance AND Set/Reset Deadlines

NOTICE of Appearance by Aditi Shah on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shah, Aditi) (Main Document 17 replaced on 11/22/2024) (zdp). (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MINUTE ORDER. The December 12, 2024 hearing scheduled for 12:00 PM is hereby rescheduled to 2:00 PM. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 21, 2024. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the 15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(c), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that attorney Aditi Shah is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 21, 2024. (lccjn2)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 5 Exhibit List, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER. The 18 Sealed Motion for Leave to File is GRANTED. The documents attached thereto shall be deemed filed. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 3, 2024. (lccjn2)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by K.Y., D.J. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by K.Y., D.J.. (Yan, Megan) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

MOTION to Seal Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Heath, Brendan) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 21 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by K.Y., D.J.. (Chaudhuri, Maya) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Preliminary Injunction

Minute Entry and Order for Proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Preliminary Injunction held on 12/12/2024. Motion 7 for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs; Taken Under Advisement by the Court. Defense shall file a Declaration. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Notice, # 5 Declaration)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Notice, # 5 Declaration)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

MOTION to Hold in Abeyance re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by K.Y., D.J.. (Chaudhuri, Maya) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER. The 19, 23, and 24 Sealed Motion for Leave to File are GRANTED. The documents attached thereto shall be deemed filed. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 17, 2024. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. The 25 Motion to Hold in Abeyance is GRANTED. Given Plaintiffs' concession that the named plaintiffs no longer require preliminary relief, the 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be held in abeyance pending briefing on the 2 Motion to Certify Class. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 17, 2024. (lccjn2)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. The 26 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants shall file their response to the 2 Motion to Certify Class on or before January 10, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of the motion on or before January 17, 2025. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 3, 2025. (lccjn2)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Opposition to Motion for Class Certification, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 2 Motion to Certify Class, filed by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SAM ABED. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. The 27 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal is GRANTED. The exhibits attached to the motion shall be deemed filed. The 29 Consent Motion for Extension is also GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of the 2 Motion to Certify Class on or before January 21, 2025. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 14, 2025. (lccjn2)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by K.Y., D.J. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion to Certify Class, and Appoint Class Counsel filed by K.Y., D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit 7)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

1 Exhibit Index

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2 Exhibit 7

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MOTION for Leave to File Supplement by D.J., K.Y.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Exhibit Index, # 3 Exhibit 11, # 4 Exhibit 12, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Yan, Megan) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by D.J., K.Y.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. The 32 Motion for Leave to File Supplement is GRANTED. The filings attached to the Motion shall be deemed filed. Defendants may file a response to the filings on or before June 4, 2025.It is further ORDERED that the 30 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal is GRANTED. The sealed reply attached thereto shall be deemed filed. SO ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 30, 2025. (lccjn2)

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal AND Set/Reset Deadlines

RESPONSE re 34 Supplemental Memorandum filed by SAM ABED, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Pescovitz, Amanda) Modified docket text on 6/12/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 06/04/2025)