Case: PFLAG, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump

8:25-cv-00337 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Feb. 4, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is about the legality of two executive orders (EO) issued by President Donald J. Trump, EO 14168 and EO 14187, that aimed to restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender individuals under the age of nineteen. On February 4, 2025, PFLAG Inc., alongside the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights (GLMA) and several individual plaintiffs, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs sued President Dona…

This case is about the legality of two executive orders (EO) issued by President Donald J. Trump, EO 14168 and EO 14187, that aimed to restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender individuals under the age of nineteen. On February 4, 2025, PFLAG Inc., alongside the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights (GLMA) and several individual plaintiffs, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiffs sued President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Health for exceeding presidential authority, discriminating on the basis of sex and disability in violation of applicable statutes--including the Affordable Care Act, the Public Health Service Act, and the Rehabilitation Act--and violating constitutional rights to equal protection, due process, and freedom of speech. The plaintiffs sought a declaration that the EOs were unconstitutional, a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the orders, and attorneys’ fees, arguing that the EOs unlawfully denied necessary medical care and violated constitutional protections. The case was assigned to Brendan Abell Hurson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (Case No. 1:25-cv-00337).

The lawsuit challenged Executive Order No. 14187, titled "Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation," issued on January 28, 2025, and Executive Order No. 14168, titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," issued on January 20, 2025. The first order directed federal agencies to revoke funding from institutions providing gender-affirming medical care for individuals under nineteen, while the second order declared that gender identity is not legally recognized and restricted federal funds from supporting "gender ideology."

Plaintiffs argued that these executive orders exceeded presidential authority by circumventing Congress’s control over federal funding. They further alleged that the orders violated the Fifth Amendment’s due process and equal protection clauses by targeting transgender individuals, as well as the First Amendment. The lawsuit also cited violations of the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557 and the Public Health Service Act, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded healthcare programs. Additionally, the suit claimed violations of the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557 and the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

On February 5, 2025, plaintiffs filed a motion for temporary restraining order (TRO) to prevent the executive orders from taking effect, citing immediate harm to transgender patients who were being denied essential medical care.  On Feb. 13, the Court granted the TRO.  

Summary Authors

Jillian Snyman (2/8/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Alekseyeva, Kristina (Maryland)

Block, Joshua A (Maryland)

Cohen, Zachary Benjamin (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Andrapalliyal, Vinita (Maryland)

Daniel, Christian (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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8:25-cv-00337

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

American Association of Physicians for Human Rights v. Trump

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Complaint
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8:25-cv-00337

Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonymsms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Adresses in Complaint Caption, and for a Protective Order

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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8:25-cv-00337

Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Complaint
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8:25-cv-00337

Defendants' Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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8:25-cv-00337

Order

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

Order/Opinion
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8:25-cv-00337

Memorandum Opinion

PFLAG v. Trump

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69614668/pflag-inc-v-donald-j-trump/

Last updated Feb. 15, 2025, 12:03 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11763091.), filed by Bruce Boe, B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, George Goe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe, Claire Coe, Rachel Roe, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons)(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for a Protective Order by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah A Jeon on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jeon, Deborah) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Zoe Michael Ginsberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Chase Strangio (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763517.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua A. Block (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763593.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Harper Seldin (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763613.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexandra Johnson (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763626.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Chase Strangio. Directing attorney Chase Strangio to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Joshua A Block. Directing attorney Joshua A Block to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Harper Seldin. Directing attorney Harper Seldin to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alexandra Johnson. Directing attorney Alexandra Johnson to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Laura J. Edelstein (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763971.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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Case Reassigned to Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. Judge Richard D. Bennett no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Karen Loewy (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11763993.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Omar Gonzalez-Pagan (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764017.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nora Huppert (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764039.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jennifer Pizer (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764088.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Ginsberg, Zoe) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Madeleine V. Findley (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764233.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jocelyn Sitton (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764281.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lillian McGuire (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764287.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca Diamond (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764747.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mary-Claire Spurgin (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764777.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kaitlin Galindo (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11764784.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle C.D. Stempel on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stempel, Danielle) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sam H. Zwingli (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11765634.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Stempel, Danielle) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kristina Alekseyeva (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11765679.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Stempel, Danielle) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jackson Skeen (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11765684.) by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe(Stempel, Danielle) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Laura J. Edelstein. Directing attorney Laura J. Edelstein to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Karen Loewy. Directing attorney Karen Loewy to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan. Directing attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nora Huppert. Directing attorney Nora Huppert to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jennifer C. Pizer. Directing attorney Jennifer C. Pizer to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Madeleine V. Findley. Directing attorney Madeleine V. Findley to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jocelyn Sitton. Directing attorney Jocelyn Sitton to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/5/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and through his parent and next friend Rachel Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., by and through her parent and next friend Kristen Chapman, Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Gabe Goe, by and through his parent and next friend George Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe, by and through her parent and next friend Bruce Boe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit A - Omar Gonzalez-Pagan Declaration, # 5 Exhibit A-1 - HRSA Notice, # 6 Exhibit A-2 - Childrens National Statement, # 7 Exhibit A-3 - Childrens Hospital VCU Statement, # 8 Exhibit A-4 - UVA Health Statement, # 9 Exhibit A-5 - Denver Health Statement, # 10 Exhibit A-6 - VA AG Miyares Letter, # 11 Exhibit A-7 - White House Press Release, # 12 Exhibit B - GLMA Alex Sheldon Declaration, # 13 Exhibit C - Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum Declaration, # 14 Exhibit D - PFLAG Brian K. Bond Declaration, # 15 Exhibit E - Bruce Boe Declaration, # 16 Exhibit F - Claire Coe Declaration, # 17 Exhibit G - Kristen Chapman Declaration, # 18 Exhibit H - George Goe Declaration, # 19 Exhibit I - Rachel Roe Declaration, # 20 Exhibit J - Lawrence Loe Declaration, # 21 Exhibit K - Dylan Doe Declaration, # 22 Exhibit L - Kyle Koe Declaration, # 23 Exhibit M - E.M. Declaration, # 24 Exhibit N - M.V. Declaration, # 25 Exhibit O - Jane Doe 1 Declaration, # 26 Exhibit P - Jane Doe 2 Declaration, # 27 Exhibit Q - Jane Doe 3 Declaration)(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit List

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4 Exhibit A - Omar Gonzalez-Pagan Declaration

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5 Exhibit A-1 - HRSA Notice

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6 Exhibit A-2 - Childrens National Statement

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7 Exhibit A-3 - Childrens Hospital VCU Statement

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8 Exhibit A-4 - UVA Health Statement

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9 Exhibit A-5 - Denver Health Statement

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10 Exhibit A-6 - VA AG Miyares Letter

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11 Exhibit A-7 - White House Press Release

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12 Exhibit B - GLMA Alex Sheldon Declaration

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13 Exhibit C - Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum Declaration

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14 Exhibit D - PFLAG Brian K. Bond Declaration

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15 Exhibit E - Bruce Boe Declaration

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16 Exhibit F - Claire Coe Declaration

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17 Exhibit G - Kristen Chapman Declaration

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18 Exhibit H - George Goe Declaration

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19 Exhibit I - Rachel Roe Declaration

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20 Exhibit J - Lawrence Loe Declaration

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21 Exhibit K - Dylan Doe Declaration

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22 Exhibit L - Kyle Koe Declaration

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23 Exhibit M - E.M. Declaration

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24 Exhibit N - M.V. Declaration

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25 Exhibit O - Jane Doe 1 Declaration

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26 Exhibit P - Jane Doe 2 Declaration

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27 Exhibit Q - Jane Doe 3 Declaration

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Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint filed by Gabe Goe, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, Bruce Boe, Kristen Chapman, PFLAG, Inc., Cameron Coe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Bella Boe, Claire Coe, Rachel Roe, B.G. a/k/a W.G., Robert Roe, George Goe was filed missing information. **Please provide summons for the U.S. Attorney for Maryland and the U.S. Attorney General as required when suing the Federal Government using the "Notices" category and select the "Notice (Other)" event. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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NOTICE by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Gabe Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe re 1 Complaint,,, / Summons as to the U.S. Attorney for Maryland (Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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NOTICE by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, Rachel Roe, PFLAG, Inc., B.G. a/k/a W.G., Kristen Chapman, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Gabe Goe, George Goe, Bella Boe re 1 Complaint,,, / Summons as to the U.S. Attorney General (Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Lillian McGuire. Directing attorney Lillian McGuire to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Rebecca Diamond. Directing attorney Rebecca Diamond to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Mary-Claire Spurgin. Directing attorney Mary-Claire Spurgin to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kaitlin Galindo. Directing attorney Kaitlin Galindo to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. (Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by PFLAG, Inc. (Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kristina Alekseyeva. Directing attorney Kristina Alekseyeva to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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Summons Issued 60 days as to Diana Espinosa, Dorothy A. Fink, Health Resources and Services Administration, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons) (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jackson Skeen. Directing attorney Jackson Skeen to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sam H. Zwingli. Directing attorney Sam H. Zwingli to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/6/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER confirming that the Court has scheduled a status teleconference at 2:00pm today. Call-in information has been circulated to counsel. Public Access Line: 646-828-7666 Access ID: 161-5724-8786. Pursuant to Local Rule 506.1, court proceedings may not be photographed, video recorded, audio recorded, broadcast, televised, or otherwise transmitted. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/7/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Molissa Heather Farber on behalf of All Defendants (Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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Telephone Conference held on 2/7/2025 before Judge Brendan Abell Hurson.(Court Reporter: Kassandra McPherson) (km13, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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ORDER setting schedule as stated on today's teleconference. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/7/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Bruce Boe, George Goe, Robert Roe, PFLAG, Inc., Cameron Coe, Dylan Doe, Lawrence Loe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Bella Boe, Claire Coe, Rachel Roe, Gabe Goe. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint Redline, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

1 Amended Complaint Redline

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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Feb. 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Vinita Andrapalliyal on behalf of All Defendants (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Diana Espinosa, Dorothy A. Fink, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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Feb. 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Daniel on behalf of All Defendants (Daniel, Christian) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Bella Boe, Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, Claire Coe, Dylan Doe, Gabe Goe, George Goe, Lawrence Loe, PFLAG, Inc., Rachel Roe, Robert Roe. (Attachments: # 1 Consolidated Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit R - Supplemental Declaration of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, # 3 Exhibit R-1 - Cal Matters News Article - CDC Grant Termination, # 4 Exhibit R-2 - POLITICO Pro News Article - CDC Grant Termination, # 5 Exhibit R-3 - Washington Post News Article - NIH Grant Termination, # 6 Exhibit R-4 - Childrens Hospital of Colorado Letter, # 7 Exhibit R-5 - LA Times News Article - Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Cessation, # 8 Exhibit R-6 - Detroit Free Press News Article - Corewell Health Cessation, # 9 Exhibit R-7 - Childrens Hospital of Phoenix Letter, # 10 Exhibit R-8 - Tucson Sentinel News Article - Prisma Community Care Cessation, # 11 Exhibit R-9 - CDC Grant Termination Letter, # 12 Exhibit S - Peyton Poe Declaration, # 13 Exhibit T - Jane Doe 4 Declaration, # 14 Exhibit U - Jane Doe 5 Declaration)(Cohen, Zachary) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

1 Consolidated Index of Exhibits

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2 Exhibit R - Supplemental Declaration of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan

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3 Exhibit R-1 - Cal Matters News Article - CDC Grant Termination

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4 Exhibit R-2 - POLITICO Pro News Article - CDC Grant Termination

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5 Exhibit R-3 - Washington Post News Article - NIH Grant Termination

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6 Exhibit R-4 - Childrens Hospital of Colorado Letter

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7 Exhibit R-5 - LA Times News Article - Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Cessati

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8 Exhibit R-6 - Detroit Free Press News Article - Corewell Health Cessation

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9 Exhibit R-7 - Childrens Hospital of Phoenix Letter

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10 Exhibit R-8 - Tucson Sentinel News Article - Prisma Community Care Cessation

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11 Exhibit R-9 - CDC Grant Termination Letter

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12 Exhibit S - Peyton Poe Declaration

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13 Exhibit T - Jane Doe 4 Declaration

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14 Exhibit U - Jane Doe 5 Declaration

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Feb. 12, 2025

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Summons Issued 21 days as to National Science Foundation, Sethuraman Panchanathan.(kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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ORDER re Electronic Devices. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/13/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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Motion Hearing held on 2/13/2025 re 35 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Gabe Goe, Lawrence Loe, Dylan Doe, Bruce Boe, Kristen Chapman, PFLAG, Inc., Cameron Coe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Bella Boe, Claire Coe, Rachel Roe, B.G. a/k/a W.G., Robert Roe, George Goe before Judge Brendan Abell Hurson.(Court Reporter: Kassandra McPherson) (dg4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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ORDER granting 35 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/13/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/14/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

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MOTION for Other Relief by Diana Espinosa, Dorothy A. Fink, Health Resources and Services Administration, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Sethuraman Panchanathan, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Transgender Healthcare Access Cases

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 4, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

PFLAG, Inc. (“PFLAG”) is the first and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ+”) people, their parents and families, and allies. American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality (“GLMA”) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit membership organization with the mission of ensuring health equity for LGBTQ+ people and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments. There are also seven named individual private plaintiffs.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Lambda Legal

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Donald J. Trump, Federal

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Federal

Health Resources and Services Administration, Federal

National Institutes of Health, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Affordable Care Act Section 1557, 42 U.S.C. § 18116

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Spending/Appropriations Clauses

Presentment Clause

Take Care Clause

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet