Case: American Educational Research Association v. U.S. Department of Education

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11908696.), filed by AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages of complaint by AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

ORDER Granting 2 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 4/14/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Emma R. Leibowitz (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11910204.) by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline H Gitomer on behalf of American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Gitomer, Madeline) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S Nugent on behalf of American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Nugent, Victoria) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Emma R. Leibowitz. Directing attorney Emma R. Leibowitz 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 4/17/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Index and Exs. A to I, # 4 Exhibit Exs. J to T, # 5 Exhibit Decl. and Exs. 1-20, # 6 Exhibit Exs. 21-52)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit Index and Exs. A to I

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4 Exhibit Exs. J to T

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5 Exhibit Decl. and Exs. 1-20

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6 Exhibit Exs. 21-52

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-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. U.S. Department of Education served on 4/22/2025, answer due 5/13/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) Modified on 4/30/2025 (bas). . (Entered: 04/30/2025)

-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Institute of Education Sciences served on 4/22/2025, answer due 5/13/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) Modified on 4/30/2025 (bas). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Linda McMahon served on 4/22/2025, answer due 5/13/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) Modified on 4/30/2025 (bas). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Matthew Soldner served on 4/22/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. U.S. Department of Education served on 4/22/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Institute of Education Sciences served on 4/22/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Linda McMahon served on 4/22/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland on 04/21/2025, filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General, on 04/23/2025, filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Granting 11 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 4/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of All Defendants (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

NOTICE by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education of Related Case (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

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

STATUS REPORT Joint Proposed Schedule by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/10/2025)

RESPONSE re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Reply Memorandum by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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ORDER Granting 28 Consent Motion for Leave to file their Reply memorandum insupport of their motion for a preliminary injunction in excess of the page limit outlined in LocalRule 105. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/19/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Alternative Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order Alternative Proposed Order

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MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Proposed Notice of Supp Authority)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Motion Hearing held on 5/21/2025 re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 7C)(Court Reporter: Patricia Mitchell) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5-21-2025, before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. Court Reporter Patricia G. Mitchell, 410-962-3858, trish_mitchell@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 85. 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 6/13/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/23/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2025. (Entered: 05/23/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Supplement Notice of Supplemental Authority)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

Joint MOTION for Other Relief Supplemental Briefing Schedule by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/28/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

MARGINAL ORDER Approving 37 Joint Motion for Supplemental Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/28/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

ORDER Granting 35 Motion for Leave to file Notice of Supplemental Authority. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness re 40 Order on Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Authority (McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Additional Documentation under seal (or in camera) by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

NOTICE by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education re 40 Order on Motion for Leave to File Defendants Position on Impact of Related Preliminary Injunctions (Attachments: # 1 Attachment May 30 Status Report on Compliance)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

Supplement to 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction supplemental submission filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental declarations)(McGrath, Daniel) Modified on 6/3/2025 (kk5s). (Entered: 06/02/2025)

1 Exhibit Supplemental declarations

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kayla Minton Kaufman on behalf of American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Kaufman, Kayla) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

Supplement to 27 Response filed by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Briefing (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jennifer Sokolower, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Spreadsheet, # 3 Exhibit 2 - AEFP Decision, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Carter Decision)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

1 Affidavit of Jennifer Sokolower

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2 Exhibit 1 - Spreadsheet

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3 Exhibit 2 - AEFP Decision

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4 Exhibit 3 - Carter Decision

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MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Newly Introduced Factual Assertions by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support Proposed Reply)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

NOTICE by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness of Supplemental Authority and Response (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Notice of Supplemental Authority and Response, # 4 Somerville Public Schools v. McMahon)(Leibowitz, Emma) (Entered: 06/08/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Proposed Order

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3 Notice of Supplemental Authority and Response

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4 Somerville Public Schools v. McMahon

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 6/12/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk)

ORDER Granting 42 Motion for Leave to File Additional Documentation under seal (or in camera) ; Granting 47 Motion for Leave to File Reply to Newly Introduced Factual Assertions; Denying 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Granting 31 Motion for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 6/12/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Additional Documentation in Support of Plaintiffs' PI Motion by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Contracts 1-8, # 2 Contracts 9-16, # 3 Contracts 17-21, # 4 Contracts 22-28, # 5 Contracts 29, # 6 Contracts 30-35, # 7 Contracts 36-44, # 8 Contracts 45-50, # 9 Contracts 51-52, # 10 Contracts 52 pt. 2, # 11 Contracts 53, # 12 Contracts 54-57, # 13 Contracts 58 pt. 1, # 14 Contracts 58 pt. 2, # 15 Contracts 59-62, # 16 Contracts 63, # 17 Contracts 64-65, # 18 Contracts 66-67, # 19 Contracts 68-71, # 20 Contracts 72-75, # 21 Contracts 76-77, # 22 Contracts 78 pt. 1, # 23 Contracts 78 pt. 2, # 24 Contracts 79 pt. 1, # 25 Contracts 79 pt. 2, # 26 Contracts 80-83, # 27 Contracts 84-87, # 28 Contracts 88-91, # 29 Contracts 92-98)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

MOTION to Seal Additional Documentation by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

STATUS REPORT re: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gitomer, Madeline) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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ORDER Granting 53 Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule filed by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/2/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

NOTICE of filing Administrative Record by Institute of Education Sciences, Linda McMahon, Matthew Soldner, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: # 1 Attachment AR Index, # 2 Attachment AR Certification)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

1 Attachment AR Index

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2 Attachment AR Certification

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leibowitz, Emma) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

ORDER Granting 56 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Emma R. Leibowitz terminated. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/18/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting(McGrath, Daniel) Modified on 7/28/2025 (bas). Modified on 7/29/2025 (bas). (Entered: 07/25/2025)