Case: Somerville Public Schools v. Trump

1:25-cv-10677 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: March 24, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is one of several challenging the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. On March 24, 2025, several school districts and labor organizations filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, suing President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Education, and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The plaintiffs challenged the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle and eliminate the Department of Education, inclu…

This case is one of several challenging the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. On March 24, 2025, several school districts and labor organizations filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, suing President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Education, and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The plaintiffs challenged the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle and eliminate the Department of Education, including a sweeping reduction in force and President Trump’s March 20, 2025 Executive Order, Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. The complaint alleged that Defendants' actions violated the Separation of Powers, the Take Care ClauseI, and the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA"). This case was assigned to Judge Myong J. Joun.

The plaintiffs included two Massachusetts school districts—Somerville and Easthampton—as well as national and regional labor organizations representing educators and school staff: the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFT Massachusetts, AFSCME Council 93, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Represented by Democracy Forward, the plaintiffs argued that the Executive Order and mass terminations were a deliberate and unlawful attempt to eliminate a Cabinet-level agency that Congress created by statute in 1979. The plaintiffs maintained that only Congress has the authority to create or eliminate executive agencies, and that the President’s attempt to do so by Executive Order exceeded constitutional limits and violated the APA.

Claims from the Complaint

The plaintiffs made three claims. First, the plaintiffs asserted a Separation of Powers violation, arguing that the President cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency that Congress established by law and continues to fund annually. They cited the legislative history and statutory provisions of the act that created the Education Department, which mandate that the Department carry out specific programs—such as student loan servicing, civil rights enforcement in schools, and the implementation of IDEA. The plaintiffs argued that the Executive’s attempt to dismantle the Department, including plans to shift responsibilities to other agencies (such as moving student loan oversight to the Small Business Administration and special education to HHS), represented a fundamental breach of constitutional boundaries.

Second, the plaintiffs invoked the Take Care Clause (U.S. Const. art. II, § 3), which requires the President to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed." They argued that the Executive’s plan to shutter the Department—despite clear statutory mandates to the contrary—was not an execution of the law but an attempt to circumvent or nullify it. They emphasized that President Trump’s public statements, including directing Secretary McMahon to “put herself out of a job,” showed intent to defy Congress’s will.

Third, the plaintiffs challenged both the March 11, 2025 mass reduction in force (RIF) and the Executive Order as “final agency actions” that were arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law under the APA. They argued that the Department failed to follow proper rulemaking procedures and offered no lawful justification for terminating half its workforce—especially in light of regulations governing RIFs which prohibit using them to address performance issues, a rationale floated by the President. Moreover, the plaintiffs claimed that the firings disabled the Department’s ability to fulfill its statutory responsibilities, thus violating both the APA and the very laws the Department was supposed to enforce.

In support of these claims, the complaint presented detailed factual evidence, including public statements from President Trump and Secretary McMahon confirming their intention to dismantle the Department. It cited multiple agency memoranda, press releases, and media interviews in which Defendants characterized the RIF and Executive Order as part of a plan to abolish the agency. The complaint detailed the operational impact of these actions: the firing of the entire staff of key offices, such as the Office of Special Education Programs, Office of English Language Acquisition, and major portions of Federal Student Aid. The plaintiffs argued that this loss of institutional capacity had already disrupted critical services and will continue to harm students—especially those with disabilities, students from low-income backgrounds, and borrowers dependent on federal student aid.

To demonstrate harm, the plaintiffs provided district-level examples. Somerville Public Schools relied on federal funding for approximately 6% of its budget, about $3.5 million, including IDEA funds that supported special education teachers and paraprofessionals. Easthampton received around $800,000 in federal aid and has already faced difficulty in budgeting for summer and fall programs. Both districts reported that uncertainty about federal funds and the disappearance of Department staff who provided technical assistance has impaired their ability to make staffing and programmatic decisions. Similarly, union plaintiffs described how their members, teachers, aides, and student support professionals, depended on federal programs for salaries, training, and the provision of services to students.

The plaintiffs sought multiple forms of relief: a preliminary and permanent injunction blocking the reduction in force and implementation of the Executive Order; a declaratory judgment finding the President’s actions unlawful and unconstitutional; and attorneys’ fees and costs.

On April 1, 2025, plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of President Trump’s March 20 Executive Order and the mass layoffs at the Department of Education. After briefing, a hearing was held on April 25. The court ruled in plaintiffs' favor on May 22, entering a preliminary injunction for the pendency of the litigation.  It enjoined the reduction in force, and the transfer of management of federal student loans and special education functions out of the Department. The court's order required the administration to reinstate federal employees whose employment was terminated as part of the reduction in force, and to "restore the Department to the status quo such that it is able to carry out its statutory functions."   

On May 22, 2025, defendants appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The following day, they filed an emergency motion with the Court of Appeals to stay the preliminary injunction pending appeal. The appellate court denied an administrative stay and, on June 4, denied a stay pending appeal.

The case is now consolidated with State of New York v. McMahon, No. 25-1495 (1st Cir. June 4, 2025). Further updates in the appellate court can be found there. 

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State of New York v. McMahon, District of Massachusetts (2025)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Bardwell, Will (Massachusetts)

Bull, Gina (- United States (national) -)

Attorney for Defendant

Bruns, Michael Benjamin (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abelson, Dana A. (- United States (national) -)

Berman, Steve W. (- United States (national) -)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bardwell, Will (Massachusetts)

Bull, Gina (- United States (national) -)

Carpenter, Caityn Babington (- United States (national) -)

Chin, Elleanor H. (- United States (national) -)

Choi, Lucia (- United States (national) -)

Coates, Spencer Wade (- United States (national) -)

Crawford, Haleigh (- United States (national) -)

Day, David Dana (- United States (national) -)

Dirks, Katherine B. (- United States (national) -)

Ehler, Karyn L. (- United States (national) -)

Fernandes, Kalikoonalani Diara (- United States (national) -)

Flynn, Elizabeth C. (- United States (national) -)

Garrett, Clinten N. (- United States (national) -)

Gibson, Charlotte (- United States (national) -)

Giovanatti, Neil (- United States (national) -)

Goldstein, Elena (Massachusetts)

Gradowski, Kathryn (- United States (national) -)

Grieco, Matthew William (- United States (national) -)

Halloran, Kathleen Ann (- United States (national) -)

Homer, Rachel F. (Massachusetts)

Hunger, Sarah A. (- United States (national) -)

Hyman, Nathaniel J. (- United States (national) -)

Jamieson, Keith (- United States (national) -)

Kassab, Vanessa L. (- United States (national) -)

Koch, Robert A. (- United States (national) -)

Kramer, Elizabeth C. (- United States (national) -)

Liston, Ian R. (- United States (national) -)

Lumelsky, Anna Esther (- United States (national) -)

Magenis, Sean D. (- United States (national) -)

Mendrala, Andrew C. (- United States (national) -)

Morejon, Amanda I. (- United States (national) -)

Moskowitz, David (- United States (national) -)

Muqaddam, Rabia (- United States (national) -)

Murdukhayeva, Ester (- United States (national) -)

Newman, Michael Louis (- United States (national) -)

Nugent, Victoria S. (Massachusetts)

Palmer, Jessica L. (- United States (national) -)

Perwez, Adnan (Massachusetts)

Rayner, Ewan Christopher (- United States (national) -)

Reyes, Natasha Adriana (- United States (national) -)

Richie, Joseph Robert (- United States (national) -)

Ring, Patrick (- United States (national) -)

Roberts, Katharine M. (- United States (national) -)

Rose, Jonathan T. (- United States (national) -)

Samburg, Mark (Massachusetts)

Schellenberg, Kali J. (Massachusetts)

Sepe, Cristina (- United States (national) -)

Shavit, Yael (- United States (national) -)

Simon, Andrew (- United States (national) -)

Srividya, Panchalam Seshan (- United States (national) -)

Stanley, James Edward (- United States (national) -)

Thomas-Jensen, Molly (- United States (national) -)

Attorney for Defendant

Bruns, Michael Benjamin (Massachusetts)

Farquhar, Rayford A. (Massachusetts)

Freeman, Mark R. (- United States (national) -)

George, Abraham R. (- United States (national) -)

Lockhart, Donald Campbell (- United States (national) -)

Myers, Steven A. (- United States (national) -)

Patterson, Melissa N. (- United States (national) -)

Rosenberg, Brad P. (Massachusetts)

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Abelson, Dana A. (- United States (national) -)

Berman, Steve W. (- United States (national) -)

Engelen, Breanna Van (- United States (national) -)

Grant, John (- United States (national) -)

Melanson, Raffi (- United States (national) -)

Pershing, Abigail (- United States (national) -)

Stern, Heidi Parry (- United States (national) -)

STRAWBRIDGE, PATRICK N. (- United States (national) -)

Verdoia, Stephanie (- United States (national) -)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-10677

Complaint

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

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Memorandum and Order on Consolidated Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction

State of New York v. McMahon

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1463009

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25-1495

Opinion

Somerville Public Schools v. McMahon

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1576570

Resources

Docket

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Last updated July 7, 2025, 3:35 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-10908277 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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Notice of Case Assignment

March 24, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley. (CEH) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (NMC) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Samburg on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Will Bardwell Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908619 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Will Bardwell)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Elena Goldstein Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908628 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Elena Goldstein)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Rachel F. Homer Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908634 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Rachel F. Homer)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Victoria S. Nugent Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908640 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Victoria S. Nugent)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Adnan Perwez Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908658 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Adnan Perwez)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kali Schellenberg Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10908675 by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Kali Schellenberg)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Will Bardwell. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Elena Goldstein. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Rachel F. Homer. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Adnan Perwez. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Kali Schellenberg. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Victoria S. Nugent. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

March 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel F. Homer on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Will Bardwell on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elena Goldstein on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Goldstein, Elena) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adnan Perwez on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Perwez, Adnan) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kali J. Schellenberg on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Schellenberg, Kali) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S. Nugent on behalf of Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union (Nugent, Victoria) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union.(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 23 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (JL) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

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DECLARATION re 26 Memorandum in Support of Motion, by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16)(Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brad P. Rosenberg on behalf of U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed U.S. Department of Education served on 3/31/2025, answer due 4/21/2025. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed Linda McMahon served on 3/31/2025, answer due 4/21/2025. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed Donald J. Trump served on 3/31/2025, answer due 4/21/2025. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers, Service Employees International Union, Easthampton Public Schools, Somerville Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers, Service Employees International Union, Easthampton Public Schools, Somerville Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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Assented-to MOTION for Revised Briefing Schedule and Request for Leave to File Additional Pages by U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 34 Assented-to MOTION for Revised Briefing Schedule and Request for Leave to File Additional Pages: Consolidated opposition to 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction due 4/11/2025 and reply due by 4/18/2025. (JL) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rayford A. Farquhar on behalf of U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon (Farquhar, Rayford) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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Opposition re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union.(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 39 Plaintiff's Assented-to Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (JL) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

PACER
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REPLY to Response to 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Somerville Public Schools, Easthampton Public Schools, American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, American Association of University Professors, Service Employees International Union. (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of U.S. Department of Education, Donald J. Trump, Linda McMahon (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

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Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Myong J. Joun: Motion Hearing Held on 4/25/2025 re (#69) Motion for Preliminary Injunction in case 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ and (#25) Motion for Preliminary Injunction in case 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ. Both motions argued; motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Jamie Halpin at jkhhalpin@gmail.com)(Attorneys present: Shavit, Hamilton, Bruns, Homer, Goldstein, Nugent, Hyman, and Muqaddam) Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ, 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ(JL) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

PACER

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Homer, Rachel) (Main Document 44 replaced on 5/16/2025) (SP). (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/16/2025: # 1 Exhibit A) (SP). (Entered: 05/15/2025)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered GRANTING 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See attached Order. (SP)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Clearinghouse

Order consolidating cases

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

PACER
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Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ORDER consolidating cases. 25-cv-10601 is now the Lead Case. All entries to be made in Lead Case. (SP) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 45 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. Fee Status: US Government. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 6/11/2025. (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 47 Notice of Appeal. (MAP) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

PACER

USCA Case Number

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

PACER
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USCA Case Number 25-1500 for 47 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump. (MAP) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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OPINION of USCA as to (47 in 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ) Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, (130 in 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ) Notice of Appeal, filed by Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States. (MAP) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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OPINION of USCA as to (47 in 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ) Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, (130 in 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ) Notice of Appeal, filed by Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States. (MAP) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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ORDER of USCA as to (47 in 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ) Notice of Appeal,,, filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, (130 in 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ) Notice of Appeal,,, filed by Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.Appellant's motion for a stay is denied. (MAP) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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ORDER of USCA as to (47 in 1:25-cv-10677-MJJ) Notice of Appeal,,, filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, (130 in 1:25-cv-10601-MJJ) Notice of Appeal,,, filed by Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.Appellant's motion for a stay is denied. (MAP) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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