Case: American Association of University Professors v. Department of Justice

1:25-cv-02429 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: March 25, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the Trump administration's punitive measures against Columbia University for its asserted failure to address antisemitism on campus, including the cancellation of $400 million in federal research funding and demands for sweeping programmatic and structural changes. On March 25, 2025, the American Association of University Professors (“AAUP”) and the American Federation of Teachers (“AFT”), two labor organizations for teachers and professors, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. D…

This case challenged the Trump administration's punitive measures against Columbia University for its asserted failure to address antisemitism on campus, including the cancellation of $400 million in federal research funding and demands for sweeping programmatic and structural changes. On March 25, 2025, the American Association of University Professors (“AAUP”) and the American Federation of Teachers (“AFT”), two labor organizations for teachers and professors, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. General Services Administration, and their corresponding agency heads. Represented by Protect Democracy and private counsel, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration's efforts to coerce Columbia University to do its bidding and regulate speech and expression on campus by withholding billions of dollars of congressionally authorized federal funding violated the First, Fifth, and Tenth Amendments, the Spending Clause (Art. I § 8), separation of powers principles, and the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”). The plaintiffs sought a preliminary and permanent injunction requiring the restoration of funding and prohibiting further unlawful actions, declaratory relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The case was assigned to District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.

The plaintiffs filed their motion for a preliminary injunction ("PI") on April 3. The court granted the defendants a requested extension of time to file their response to the PI motion until May 1, 2025. The plaintiffs' reply brief is due May 8.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Meredith Ulle (3/31/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Cervantez, Eve H. (New York)

Danjuma, Rodkangyil Orion (New York)

Goodman, Rachel Elizabeth (New York)

Lee, Juhyung Harold (New York)

Leyton, Stacey (New York)

Attorney for Defendant
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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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1:25-cv-02429

Complaint

American Association of University Professors v. United States Department of Justice

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-02429

Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for a Preliminary Injunction

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-02429

Plaintiffs’ Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69784589/american-association-of-university-professors-v-united-states-department/

Last updated April 21, 2025, 2:51 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Stephen Ehikian, Josh Gruenbaum, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Sean R. Keveney, Linda McMahon, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Leo Terrell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Health And Human Services, United States Department of Justice, United States General Services Administration, Thomas E. Wheeler. (Filing Fee $ 405.00.)Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Clearinghouse
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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

PACER
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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of Justice; Pamela Bondi; Leo Terrell; United States Department of Health and Human Services; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Sean Keveney; National Institutes of Health; Matthew J. Memoli; United States Department of Education; Linda McMahon; Thomas E. Wheeler; Craig Trainor; United States General Services Administration; Stephen Ehikian; Josh Gruenbaum; United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Danjuma, Rodkangyil) Modified on 3/26/2025 (sj). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

PACER
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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by American Association of University Professors..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

PACER
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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

PACER

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rodkangyil Orion Danjuma. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Pamela Bondi; Leo Terrell; Linda McMahon; Thomas E. Wheeler; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Sean R. Keveney; Matthew J. Memoli; Stephen Ehikian; Josh Gruenbaum. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (sj)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(sj)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sj)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

Case Designated ECF. (sj)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER
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FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of Justice; Pamela Bondi; Leo Terrell; United States Department of Health and Human Services; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Sean Keveney; National Institutes of Health; Matthew J. Memoli; United States Department of Education; Linda McMahon; Thomas E. Wheeler; United States General Services Administration; Stephen Ehikian; Josh Gruenbaum; United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) Modified on 3/27/2025 (jgo). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

RECAP
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rachel Elizabeth Goodman on behalf of American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Goodman, Rachel) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

PACER

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

PACER

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Rodkangyil Orion Danjuma to RE-FILE Document No. 6 Request for Issuance of Summons,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; party name listed on the ECF docket text and the attached rider must match exactly as it appears on the pleading caption Sean Keveney); remove 'et al' from party name listed on rider (United States Department of Justice). Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

PACER
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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of Justice; Pamela Bondi; Leo Terrell; United States Department of Health and Human Services; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Sean R. Keveney; National Institutes of Health; Matthew J. Memoli; United States Department of Education; Linda McMahon; Thomas E. Wheeler; United States General Services Administration; Stephen Ehikian; Josh Gruenbaum; United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Bondi, Stephen Ehikian, Josh Gruenbaum, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Sean R. Keveney, Linda McMahon, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Leo Terrell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Health And Human Services, United States Department of Justice, United States General Services Administration, Thomas E. Wheeler..(jgo) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

RECAP

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Jonathan Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30845455. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Jonathan Rosenthal, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 10 MOTION for Jonathan Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30845455. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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MOTION for Matthew J. Murray to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846760. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Matthew J. Murray, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice).(Murray, Matthew) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Eve H. Cervantez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846849. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Eve H. Cervantez, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice).(Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Juhyung Harold Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846940. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Juhyung Harold Lee, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice).(Lee, Juhyung) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Stacey M. Leyton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30847018. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Stacey M. Leyton, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice).(Leyton, Stacey) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Jonathan Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)(Text Only Order) (rz) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 11 MOTION for Matthew J. Murray to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846760. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 12 MOTION for Eve H. Cervantez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846849. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 13 MOTION for Juhyung Harold Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30846940. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 14 MOTION for Stacey M. Leyton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30847018. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. All Defendants. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors..(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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ORDER granting 11 Motion for Matthew J Murray to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)(Text Only Order) (rz) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 12 Motion for Eve H. Cervantez to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)(Text Only Order) (rz) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 13 Motion for Juhyung Harold Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)(Text Only Order) (rz) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 14 Motion for Stacey M. Leyton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)(Text Only Order) (rz) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER
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LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Orion Danjuma dated April 2, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Letter Motion for Extension of Pages served on All Defendants on April 2, 2025. Service was accepted by Jeffrey Oestericher, Chief of the Civil Division for the United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Goodman, Rachel) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 21 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file a memorandum of law not to exceed 30 pages. Plaintiffs request an enlargement partly to "describe extensive factual evidence demonstrating the harms that Defendants' actions have caused." Plaintiffs are reminded that "factual evidence" belongs in an affidavit or another admissible form, not a memorandum of law in support of their motion. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 4/3/2025) (tg) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. Related Document Number: 24 ..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Todd Wolfson in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Julie Schmid in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Reinhold Martin in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Susan Witte in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Victoria Frye in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jennifer S. Hirsch in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Orion Danjuma dated April 3, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness A in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness B in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness C in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness D in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Witness D in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness E in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness F in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness G in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness H in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Witness I in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 33 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Orion Danjuma dated April 3, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

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***EX-PARTE***DECLARATION of Veena Dubal in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 44 .(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (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).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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Notice to Court Regarding Proposed Order

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal (additional exhibits) in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 11, # 2 Exhibit 12, # 3 Exhibit 13, # 4 Exhibit 14, # 5 Exhibit 15, # 6 Exhibit 16, # 7 Exhibit 17, # 8 Exhibit 18, # 9 Exhibit 19, # 10 Exhibit 20).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal (additional exhibits) in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 21, # 2 Exhibit 22, # 3 Exhibit 23, # 4 Exhibit 24, # 5 Exhibit 25, # 6 Exhibit 26, # 7 Exhibit 27, # 8 Exhibit 28, # 9 Exhibit 29, # 10 Exhibit 30).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal (additional exhibits) in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 31, # 2 Exhibit 32, # 3 Exhibit 33, # 4 Exhibit 34, # 5 Exhibit 35, # 6 Exhibit 36, # 7 Exhibit 37, # 8 Exhibit 38, # 9 Exhibit 39, # 10 Exhibit 40).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal (additional exhibits) in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 41, # 2 Exhibit 42, # 3 Exhibit 43, # 4 Exhibit 44, # 5 Exhibit 45, # 6 Exhibit 46, # 7 Exhibit 47, # 8 Exhibit 48, # 9 Exhibit 49, # 10 Exhibit 50).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenthal (additional exhibits) in Support re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 51, # 2 Exhibit 52, # 3 Exhibit 53, # 4 Exhibit 54, # 5 Exhibit 55, # 6 Exhibit 56, # 7 Exhibit 57, # 8 Exhibit 58, # 9 Exhibit 59, # 10 Exhibit 60, # 11 Exhibit 61).(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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April 4, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE served on U.S. Department of Justice, et al. on 4/3/25. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Rosenthal, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

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***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. 25 Proposed Order, was reviewed and approved as to form. (tp)

April 4, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Allison Rovner on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Stephen Ehikian, Josh Gruenbaum, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Sean R. Keveney, Linda McMahon, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Leo Terrell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Health And Human Services, United States Department of Justice, United States General Services Administration, Thomas E. Wheeler..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction and for additional pages addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from AUSA Allison Rovner dated April 8, 2025. Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Stephen Ehikian, Josh Gruenbaum, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Sean R. Keveney, Linda McMahon, Matthew J. Memoli, National Institutes of Health, Leo Terrell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Health And Human Services, United States Department of Justice, United States General Services Administration, Thomas E. Wheeler..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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ORDER granting 56 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' request for an extension of time is GRANTED in light of the upcoming Passover and Holy Week/Easter holidays. Defendants' request, on consent, for additional pages is also GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 4/8/2025) (tg) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 5/1/2025 (tg)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Joseph L. Sorkin dated April 8, 2025. Document filed by Counsel for The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Sorkin, Joseph) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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***EX-PARTE***LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Joseph L. Sorkin dated April 8, 2025 re: 44 LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Orion Danjuma dated April 3, 2025. . Document filed by Counsel for The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of General Counsel)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 58 .(Sorkin, Joseph) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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LETTER addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Joseph L. Sorkin dated April 9, 2025 re: Letter Motion to Seal ECF No. 58. Document filed by Counsel for The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Sorkin, Joseph) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

April 9, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Eve H. Cervantez dated April 10, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

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***EX-PARTE***LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Eve H. Cervantez dated April 10, 2025 re: 58 LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Joseph L. Sorkin dated April 8, 2025. . Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 61 .(Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

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LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Eve H. Cervantez dated April 10, 2025 re: 58 LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Joseph L. Sorkin dated April 8, 2025. . Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Unredacted Reply Brief ECF 62 served on The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York on April 10, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers..(Cervantez, Eve) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Expedite Based on New Developments addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Orion Danjuma dated April 11, 2025. Document filed by American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(Danjuma, Rodkangyil) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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ORDER denying 65 Letter Motion to Expedite. Plaintiffs' request for reconsideration of the briefing schedule is DENIED. The Court will promptly schedule a hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction if the motion is not "amenable to complete resolution on [the] paper record." St. Josephs Hosp. Health Ctr. v. American Anesthesiology of Syracuse, P.C., 131 F.4th 102, 108 (2d Cir. 2025). (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 4/11/2025) (tg) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Spending Freezes/Cuts)

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Accessibility (DEIA) and/or Antisemitism)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 25, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs, two labor organizations, are the American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers

Attorney Organizations:

Protect Democracy

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Justice (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Education (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. General Services Administration (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Spending/Appropriations Clauses

Separation of Powers

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Other

Retaliation

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Impoundment (mandatory spending)