Case: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education v. Carter

AACTE v. McMahon

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education v. McMahon

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education v. McMahon

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education v. McMahon

AACTE v. McMahon

President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against Denise Carter, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11817361.), filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Moore, Daniel) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/4/2025: # 11 Flattened Exhibit B) (bg3s). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Civil Cover Sheet

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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9 Summons

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10 Summons

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11 Flattened Exhibit B

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by National Center for Teacher Residencies (Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq., # 3 Declaration of Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., # 4 Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, Ph.D., # 5 Declaration of Laurie Mullen, Ph.D., # 6 Declaration of Carolyn Parker, Ph.D., # 7 Declaration of Amy Smith, Ph.D., # 8 Declaration of Heather Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., # 9 Declaration of Dr. Sarah Johnson, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq.

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3 Declaration of Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D.

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4 Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, Ph.D.

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5 Declaration of Laurie Mullen, Ph.D.

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6 Declaration of Carolyn Parker, Ph.D.

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7 Declaration of Amy Smith, Ph.D.

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8 Declaration of Heather Kirkpatrick, Ph.D.

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9 Declaration of Dr. Sarah Johnson

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10 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua W. B. Richards (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11817544.) by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carolyn M. Toll (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11817547.) by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint, filed by National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Denise Carter, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Joshua W Richards. Directing attorney Joshua W Richards 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 3/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carolyn Toll. Directing attorney Carolyn Toll 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 3/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

ORDER directing that Plaintiffs shall promptly file returns of service upon effectuating service of process upon Defendants; directing that if Plaintiffs' counsel have been in communications with defense counsel to provide notice of this action, Plaintiffs' counsel shall promptly so advise chambers. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/4/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: With the consent of counsel, the court will convene a status conference at 12:00 p.m. today, March 5, 2025. A public access line will be provided and published on the court's website. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/5/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

Set/Reset Deadlines

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. Denise Carter served on 3/5/2025, answer due 3/26/2025.(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. U.S. Department of Education served on 3/4/2025, answer due 3/25/2025.(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Molissa Heather Farber on behalf of All Defendants (Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

Set Deadlines: Denise Carter answer due 3/25/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)

Hybrid Status Conference held via Telephone on 3/5/2025 before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin.(Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp) (td4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ORDER Setting Hearing 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 3/13/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3A, 101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/5/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ORDER re: Security Protocol. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

ORDER directing the Clerk to substitute Defendant Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, for Denise Carter. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

NOTICE by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction with Supplemental Declarations and Exhibits (Richards, Joshua) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 18 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Although Defendants cite no cause or basis for their motion and the deadline for Defendants' brief was proposed by Defendants (and agreed upon by Plaintiffs), the court exercises its discretion to grant the motion at ECF No. 22 ; Defendants shall have until 3:00PM today to file their brief in opposition to the motion at ECF No. 5 . Chambers courtesy copies (per the court's previous order) shall be delivered without delay upon filing of the Government Defendants' papers. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/11/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction filed by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Laurie Mullen, PH.D., # 2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq., # 3 Supplemental Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, PH.D.)(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

1 Supplemental Declaration of Laurie Mullen, PH.D.

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2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq.

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3 Supplemental Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, PH.D.

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NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Lynn Micco on behalf of Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Micco, Megan) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/13/2025 before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin.(Court Reporter: Amanda Longmore) (jh2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

EXHIBIT LIST by McMahon, et al. (jh2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

Correspondence re: Awarded Grants for Maryland Programs and Status of Same (Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

NOTICE by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education re 24 Response in Opposition to Motion, request for bond (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Mar. 11, 2025 Executive Order)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

1 Exhibit Mar. 11, 2025 Executive Order

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The court is in receipt of the Notice at ECF No. 30 regarding Rule 65(c). Plaintiffs may respond no later than 3:00PM today, March 14, 2025; absent a response, the court will rely on Plaintiffs' previous submissions addressing the issue of bond. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/14/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 5 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction; directing that the parties shall file a joint status report within 7 business days of entry of this order, apprising the court of the status of the parties' compliance with this order; directing that Plaintiffs collectively shall post a bond of $100 with the Clerk of Court within 3 business days of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

STATUS REPORT by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Preliminary Injunction) held on 03/15/2025, before Judge Julie R. Rubin. Court Reporter Amanda Longmore, Telephone number 4109624474; amanda_longmore@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 103. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2025.(al6, Court Reporter) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 32 Memorandum Opinion, 33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit U.S. Conf. of Catholic Bishops v. U.S. Dept. of State)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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3 Exhibit U.S. Conf. of Catholic Bishops v. U.S. Dept. of State

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PAPERLESS ORDER - The court is in receipt of the Emergency Motion for Reconsideration filed at 7:53PM this evening (March 18, 2025) at ECF No. 36 . Plaintiffs shall file a response by 12:00PM tomorrow, March 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/18/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 32 Memorandum Opinion, 33 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joshua W.B. Richards, Esq.)(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

1 Declaration of Joshua W.B. Richards, Esq.

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QC NOTICE: 38 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 38 . (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 36 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 32 Memorandum Opinion, 33 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education.(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

NOTICE by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education re 38 Response in Opposition to Motion, Proposed Order (Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 36 Emergency Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/19/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Registry Deposit Received on 3/19/2025 from Saul Ewing LLP. Check Number: 242433. Amount: $100. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

MOTION to Stay re 33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Redacted list of grantees)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 44 Defendants' Motion to Stay and Suspend Injunction Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/21/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. (Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 46 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-1281 for 46 Notice of Appeal filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump. Case Manager - Jeffrey Neal. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

STATUS REPORT by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

ORDER of USCA Granting the governments motion to stay the preliminary injunction as to 46 Notice of Appeal filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/11/2025)