Case: Child Trends, Incorporated v. U.S. Department of Education

Child Trends, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Education

President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11894525.), filed by Child Trends, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/8/2025: # 9 Corrected Civil Cover Sheet, # 10 Corrected Summons) (im2s). (Entered: 04/07/2025)

9 Corrected Civil Cover Sheet

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Child Trends, Incorporated (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by RMC Research Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to U.S. Attorney.(im2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kyla M. Snow (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11895062.) by Child Trends, Incorporated(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington, and U.S. Attorney General.(im2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint, filed by Child Trends, Incorporated was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (im2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint, filed by Child Trends, Incorporated was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Summons for U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. To correct this problem, file Summons for U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland using the event Notice (Other) and link Summons for U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland to 1 Complaint. (im2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

QC NOTICE: 3 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement filed by RMC Research Corporation, 2 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement filed by Child Trends, Incorporated was filed incorrectly. **When docketing the Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement the Corporate Parents, Affiliates and parties with a financial interest MUST be entered when prompted by CM/ECF to do so. Please re-file the document by selecting Other Filings, Other Documents, Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement and enter the affiliates when prompted. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (im2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

NOTICE by Child Trends, Incorporated re 1 Complaint, (Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kyla M Snow. Directing attorney Kyla M Snow to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 4/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Child Trends, Incorporated (Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation identifying Party with Financial Interest Educational Testing Service, Party with Financial Interest Westat, Inc., Party with Financial Interest American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Inc., Party with Financial Interest SRI International, Party with Financial Interest Florida State University, Party with Financial Interest ABT GLOBAL LLC, Party with Financial Interest ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INC, Party with Financial Interest ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Party with Financial Interest BELLWETHER EDUCATION PARTNERS, INC., Party with Financial Interest BNP EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC, Party with Financial Interest BOWMAN PERFORMANCE CONSULTING LLC, Party with Financial Interest COMMUNITY TRAINING & ASSISTANCE CENTER INC, Party with Financial Interest COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS, INCORPORATED, Party with Financial Interest DECISION INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC, Party with Financial Interest DUERR EVALUATION RESOURCES, Party with Financial Interest EDUCATION ANALYTICS, INC., Party with Financial Interest EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., Party with Financial Interest EDUCATION FIRST CONSULTING LLC, Party with Financial Interest EDUCATION NORTHWEST, Party with Financial Interest ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C., Party with Financial Interest IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Party with Financial Interest J KOPPICH & ASSOCIATES, Party with Financial Interest LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES, Party with Financial Interest LINN-BENTON-LINCOLN ESD, Party with Financial Interest MARZANO RESOURCES LLC, Party with Financial Interest MATHEMATICA INC., Party with Financial Interest MCREL INTERNATIONAL, Party with Financial Interest MDRC, Party with Financial Interest MEASURED DECISIONS INC, Party with Financial Interest MIKE PUMA ASSOCIATES, LLC, Party with Financial Interest MK EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & PRACTICE, LLC, Party with Financial Interest PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION & LEARNING, Party with Financial Interest PALADIN PICTURES INC, Party with Financial Interest PEMBERTON RESEARCH LLC, Party with Financial Interest PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES, Party with Financial Interest PUBLIC IMPACT LLC, Party with Financial Interest R G RESEARCH GROUP, INC., Party with Financial Interest REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Party with Financial Interest SANAMETRIX INC, Party with Financial Interest SOUTHWEST EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Party with Financial Interest TEMBO, INC., Party with Financial Interest THE CNA CORPORATION, Party with Financial Interest THIRD SECTOR INTELLIGENCE INC, Party with Financial Interest TWIN PEAKS PARTNERS LLC, Party with Financial Interest UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Party with Financial Interest UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, Party with Financial Interest UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, Party with Financial Interest UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Party with Financial Interest UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION, Party with Financial Interest WEST WIND EDUCATION POLICY, INC., Party with Financial Interest WESTED for Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

Joint MOTION for Other Relief Preliminary Injunction Briefing Schedule by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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ORDER granting 14 Joint MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 4/11/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative, MOTION for Writ of Mandamus by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit Eisenberg Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Pane Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 2 - Dwyer Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 3 - Child Trends Grant, # 6 Exhibit 4 - RMC Grant, # 7 Exhibit 5 - Musk Post, # 8 Exhibit 6 - Child Trends Grant Termination, # 9 Exhibit 7 - RMC Grant Termination, # 10 Exhibit 8 - DOGE Wall of Receipts - Comprehensive Centers, # 11 Exhibit 9 - DOGE Wall of Receipts RELs, # 12 Exhibit 10 - Doe Declaration, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tianna Bethune on behalf of All Defendants (Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative MOTION for Writ of Mandamus filed by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative MOTION for Writ of Mandamus by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Snow, Kyla) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 4/26/2025. (BAH) (Entered: 04/26/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative MOTION for Writ of Mandamus filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 04/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel F. Jacobson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jacobson, Daniel) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/28/2025: # 1 Corrected Main Document) (bw5s). (Entered: 04/28/2025)

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QC NOTICE: 23 Notice of Appearance filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

LETTER ORDER directing Parties to file position letters by Monday, May 12, 2025 on whether the case should be stayed. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 5/7/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

RESPONSE re 25 Order filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - hearing transcript)(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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RESPONSE re 25 Order filed by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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NOTICE by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington Notice of Related Case (Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

[FILED IN ERROR PER COUNSEL] RESPONSE re 28 Notice (Other) filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Jacobson, Daniel) Modified on 5/15/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 05/15/2025)

RESPONSE re 28 Notice (Other) filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: A hearing has been scheduled on 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative MOTION for Writ of Mandamus filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation for TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 3D in the Garmatz Courthouse (101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201). Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 5/15/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of All Defendants (Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

Motion Hearing held on 5/20/2025 re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative MOTION for Writ of Mandamus filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation before Judge Brendan Abell Hurson.(Court Reporter: Kassandra McPherson) (jks, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

NOTICE by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative, MOTION for Writ of Mandamus updated Proposed Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction or, In the Alternative, Writ of Mandamus (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction or, in the Alternative, Writ of Mandamus)(Jacobson, Daniel) Modified on 5/22/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 05/21/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 05/20/2025, before Judge Brendan A. Hurson. Court Reporter Kassandra L. McPherson, Telephone number (410) 962-4544; Kassandra_McPherson@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 87. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/17/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/25/2025.(km10, Court Reporter) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

NOTICE by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington of Supplemental Authority (Bethune, Tianna) Modified on 6/2/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 06/02/2025)

RESPONSE re 36 Notice (Other) filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

NOTICE by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER The Court intends to rule on the pending motion for a preliminary injunction next week. Therefore, if Plaintiffs intend to respond to Defendants' 38 Notice, they are directed to do so by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 9. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/6/2025. (lr2s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

RESPONSE re 38 Notice (Other) filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/11/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; denying 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or In the Alternative, MOTION for Writ of Mandamus; setting scheduling for case to proceed. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/11/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 42 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Writ of Mandamus,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, by Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 43 Motion to Amend/Correct. The time for Defendants to file the administrative record is extended through and including June 23, 2025. The time for Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint is extended through and including July 9, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/16/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

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NOTICE of filing Administrative Record by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Administrative Record, # 2 Index of Record, # 3 Section 1, # 4 Section 2, # 5 Section 3A, # 6 Section 3B, # 7 Section 3C, # 8 Section 4A, # 9 Section 4B, # 10 Section 4C, # 11 Section 5, # 12 Section 6A, # 13 Section 6B, # 14 Section 7A, # 15 Section 7B, # 16 Section 7C, # 17 Section 7D, # 18 Section 8A, # 19 Section 8B, # 20 Section 8C, # 21 Section 8D, # 22 Section 8E, # 23 Section 8F, # 24 Section 8G)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/25/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/25/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Claims Chart, # 3 Exhibit B - Supplemental Pane Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C - Supplemental Dwyer Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D - Sustainability Inst. Gov't C.A. Br., # 6 Exhibit E - Sustainability Inst. Gov't Resp. Br., # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Motion to Dismiss, For Transfer to the Court of Federal Claims, or in the alternative, for Summary Judgment by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Bethune, Tianna) Modified on 7/11/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 07/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER confirming that a motions hearing on 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation and 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Matthew Soldner, Mark Washington, Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education, United States DOGE Service, Amy Gleason has been scheduled for MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 3D. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 7/16/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington.(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Rule 56(d) affidavit)(Snow, Kyla) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

RESPONSE re 52 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington.(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

Motion Hearing held on 8/4/2025 re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation, 49 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Matthew Soldner, Mark Washington, Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education, United States DOGE Service, Amy Gleason before Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 3D)(Court Reporter: Kassandra McPherson) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

NOTICE by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation of Proposed Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

RESPONSE re 55 Notice (Other) filed by Amy Gleason, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, United States DOGE Service, United States Department of Education, Mark Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bethune, Tianna) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

RESPONSE re 56 Response, filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 08/04/2025, before Judge Brendan A. Hurson. Court Reporter Kassandra L. McPherson, Telephone number (410) 962-4544; Kassandra_McPherson@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 69. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/2/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/11/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/10/2025.(km10, Court Reporter) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

STATUS REPORT (Preliminary) by Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

RESPONSE re 59 Status Report filed by Child Trends, Incorporated, RMC Research Corporation.(Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 8/15/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part 49 Motion to Dismiss, For Transfer to the Court of Federal Claims, or in the alternative, for Summary Judgment; directing parties to file by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20 a joint status report as described herein. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 8/15/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

STATUS REPORT by United States Department of Education(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER approving 63 Status Report filed by United States Department of Education. Another status report is due by 5:00pm on August 27, 2025, further detailing steps Defendants have taken or will take to fulfill their statutory obligations. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 8/21/2025. (nd4s, Chambers) (Entered: 08/21/2025)