Case: Carter v. United States Department of Education

Carter v. U.S. Department of Education

Carter v. U.S. Department of Education

Craig Trainor

President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against LINDA MCMAHON, CRAIG TRAINOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11541040) filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., A.W.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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SEALED Declaration filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC.. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjm) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC. re 1 Complaint, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC. (Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A.W. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym, Dkt. 2, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to LINDA MCMAHON, CRAIG TRAINOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

Case randomly reassigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman. Judge Amir H. Ali is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., A.W.. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by NIKKI S. CARTER, A.W., COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Amir H. Ali. (zmtm)

Notice of Error- New Case

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (zmtm)

SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Pallavi Bugga, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11603284. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Standing)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Selene Almazan-Altobelli, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11603286. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT (FIRST) FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants filed by COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS, A.S., MELISSA COMBS, AMY CUPP, A.M..(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS re 15 Amended Complaint, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of K.D. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Melissa Combs in Support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A.S. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A.M. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Freya Pitts, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11610458. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Freya Pitts)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Hong Le, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11610526. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 11, 2025. (lcjd)

MINUTE ORDER granting 26 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 11, 2025. (lcjd)

SEALED Declaration of K.D. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. re 17 Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjm) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

SEALED Declaration of Melissa Combs in Support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. re 18 Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjm) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

SEALED Declaration of A.S. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. re 19 Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjm) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

SEALED Declar ation of A.M. in support of Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonymfiled by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. re 20 Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjm) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Pallavi Bugga, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11622043. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Pallavi Bugga)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Selene Almazan-Altobelli, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11622052. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Selene Almazan-Altobelli)(Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiffs' 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is DENIED. Counsel must submit a declaration including a business telephone number. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 16, 2025. (lcjd)

MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiffs' 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is DENIED. Counsel must submit a declaration including a business telephone number. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 16, 2025. (lcjd)

MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is DENIED. Counsel must submit a declaration including a business telephone number. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 16, 2025. (lcjd)

MINUTE ORDER granting 33 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 17, 2025. (lcjd)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 34 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 17, 2025. (lcjd)

NOTICE of Appearance by David Hinojosa on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/4/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/3/2025. (Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 04/14/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. LINDA MCMAHON served on 4/14/2025; CRAIG TRAINOR served on 4/14/2025; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION served on 4/14/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Freya Pitts on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pitts, Freya) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Hong Le on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Le, Hong) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Pallavi Bugga on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bugga, Pallavi) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Selene A. Almazan-Altobelli on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Almazan-Altobelli, Selene) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to File Pseudonymous Declarations by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A)(Hinojosa, David) Modified on 5/1/2025; entered in error at the request of counsel (zdp). (Entered: 05/01/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Pseudonymous Declarations by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A, # 3 Declaration Doe Declaration 1, # 4 Declaration Doe Declaration 2, # 5 Declaration Doe Declaration 3, # 6 Declaration Doe Declaration 4, # 7 Declaration Doe Declaration 5, # 8 Declaration Doe Declaration 6, # 9 Declaration Doe Declaration 7, # 10 Declaration Doe Declaration 8)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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3 Declaration Doe Declaration 1

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4 Declaration Doe Declaration 2

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5 Declaration Doe Declaration 3

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6 Declaration Doe Declaration 4

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7 Declaration Doe Declaration 5

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8 Declaration Doe Declaration 6

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9 Declaration Doe Declaration 7

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10 Declaration Doe Declaration 8

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brad P. Rosenberg on behalf of All Defendants (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Samuel Boyd, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Samuel Boyd)(Hinojosa, David) Modified on 5/5/2025 Refile at entry 48 (zjm). (Entered: 05/02/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael Tafelski, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael Tafelski)(Hinojosa, David) Modified on 5/5/2025 refiled at entry 51 (zjm). (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sam Boyd, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11663323. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Claire Sherburne, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Claire Sherburne)(Hinojosa, David) Modified on 5/7/2025 REFILED AT ENTRY 50 (zjm). (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Claire Sherburne, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11663339. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael J. Tafelski, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11663342. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 10 Declaration K.D., # 11 Declaration Combs, # 12 Declaration A.C., # 13 Declaration A.M., # 14 Declaration Carter, # 15 Declaration Marshall, # 16 Declaration Doe 1, # 17 Declaration Doe 2, # 18 Declaration Doe 3, # 19 Declaration Doe 4, # 20 Declaration Doe 5, # 21 Declaration Doe 6, # 22 Declaration Doe 7, # 23 Declaration Doe 8, # 24 Declaration ARH)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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3 Declaration

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 1

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5 Exhibit Exhibit 2

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6 Exhibit Exhibit 3

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8 Exhibit Exhibit 5

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9 Exhibit Exhibit 6

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10 Declaration K.D.

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11 Declaration Combs

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12 Declaration A.C.

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13 Declaration A.M.

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14 Declaration Carter

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15 Declaration Marshall

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16 Declaration Doe 1

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17 Declaration Doe 2

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18 Declaration Doe 3

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19 Declaration Doe 4

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20 Declaration Doe 5

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24 Declaration ARH

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ORDER directing parties to meet and confer and file a joint status report on or before May 6, 2025. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 5, 2025. (lcjd) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT In response to May 5, 2025 Order (ECF 53) by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

ORDER setting forth briefing schedule on plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction [Dkt. No. 52] and scheduling oral argument on May 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2025. (lcjd) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nina Monfredo, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11673898. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Nina Monfredo, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 48 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2025. (ATM)

MINUTE ORDER granting 51 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2025. (ATM)

MINUTE ORDER granting 50 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2025. (ATM)

MINUTE ORDER granting 56 Motion for Leave to Appear 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2025. (lcjd)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Opposition to preliminary injunction due by 5/12/2025; Reply due by 5/16/2025; Joint Report due by 5/19/2025; Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 5/20/2025 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 29A- In Person before Judge Paul L. Friedman. (tj)

Set/Reset Deadlines AND Set/Reset Hearings

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 5/8/2025. Oral argument heard, and the court takes the motion under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tim Miller.) (tj)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of All Defendants (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by LINDA MCMAHON, CRAIG TRAINOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel T.S. Boyd on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Boyd, Samuel) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Joseph Tafelski on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

ORDER granting 44 Motion for Leave to File Pseudonymous Declarations. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 15, 2025. (lcjd) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Claire Sherburne on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sherburne, Claire) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

DECLARATIONS by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS re 52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Doe Declaration 2, # 2 Declaration Doe Declaration 3, # 3 Declaration Doe Declaration 4, # 4 Declaration Doe Declaration 5, # 5 Declaration Doe Declaration 6, # 6 Declaration Doe Declaration 7, # 7 Declaration Doe Declaration 8)(zjm) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nina Monfredo on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Monfredo, Nina) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 52 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, filed by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court will connect the public-access telephone line for the motion hearing now scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Any member of the public or media may access the public-access line by dialing (833) 990-9400, and using meeting ID 492497252. As a reminder, any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 16, 2025. (lcjd)

Joint STATUS REPORT by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held on 5/20/2025 before Judge Paul L. Friedman re 52 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by AMY CUPP, A.M., A.W., MELISSA COMBS, K.D., NIKKI S. CARTER, ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., A.S. Motion arguments heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Sonia Reeves) (zdrf)

ORDER denying 52 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 21, 2025. (lcjd) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

OPINION denying 52 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. See Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 21, 2025. (lcjd) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT re 67 In response to May 21, 2025 order (ECF 67) by A.M., A.S., A.W., NIKKI S. CARTER, MELISSA COMBS, COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES, INC., AMY CUPP, K.D., ELIZABETH STEWART-WILLIAMS. (Hinojosa, David) Modified to add link on 6/2/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 69 Joint Status Report, this case is STAYED pending further order of the Court. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before July 7, 2025, updating the Court on the status of the appeals in the State of New York v. McMahon, Civil Action No. 25-10601 (MJJ) (D. Mass.) and Somerville Public Schools v. Trump, Civil Action No. 25-10677 (MJJ) (D. Mass.), and proposing next steps for how this case should proceed. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 16, 2025. (lcjd)

Joint STATUS REPORT by LINDA MCMAHON, CRAIG TRAINOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 70 Joint Status Report, this case will remain STAYED pending further order of the Court. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before August 4, 2025, updating the Court on the status of the appeals in the State of New York v. McMahon, Civil Action No. 25-10601 (MJJ) (D. Mass.) and Victim Rights Law Center v. Department of Education, Civil Action No. 25-11042 (MJJ) (D. Mass.), and proposing next steps for how this case should proceed. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 8, 2025. (lcjd)

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