Case: Angelica S. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11677464) filed by LIAM W., EDUARDO M., LEO B., ANGELICA S., XAVIER L., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons HHS, # 3 Summons Robert F. Kennedy Jr, # 4 Summons Angie Salazar, # 5 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 6 Summons U.S. Attorney's Office D.C.)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons HHS

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3 Summons Robert F. Kennedy Jr

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4 Summons Angie Salazar

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5 Summons U.S. Attorney General

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6 Summons U.S. Attorney's Office D.C.

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SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Mishan Wroe, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11677713. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Diane de Gramont, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11677739. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Neha Desai, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11677770. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Declaration Neha Desai, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 1A, # 6 Exhibit 1B, # 7 Exhibit 1C, # 8 Exhibit 1D, # 9 Exhibit 1E, # 10 Exhibit 1F, # 11 Exhibit 1G, # 12 Exhibit 1H, # 13 Exhibit 2, # 14 Exhibit 3, # 15 Exhibit 4, # 16 Exhibit 5)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit List

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4 Exhibit 1

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5 Exhibit 1A

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6 Exhibit 1B

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7 Exhibit 1C

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8 Exhibit 1D

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9 Exhibit 1E

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10 Exhibit 1F

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11 Exhibit 1G

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12 Exhibit 1H

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13 Exhibit 2

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14 Exhibit 3

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15 Exhibit 4

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16 Exhibit 5

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joel L. McElvain on behalf of LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Cynthia Liao, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11680430. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W. (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

MOTION to Certify Class by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit 6, # 10 Exhibit 7, # 11 Exhibit 8, # 12 Exhibit 9, # 13 Exhibit 10, # 14 Exhibit 11, # 15 Exhibit 12)(Hinojosa, David) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit List

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4 Exhibit 1

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5 Exhibit 2

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6 Exhibit 3

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7 Exhibit 4

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8 Exhibit 5

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9 Exhibit 6

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10 Exhibit 7

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11 Exhibit 8

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12 Exhibit 9

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13 Exhibit 10

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14 Exhibit 11

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15 Exhibit 12

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Parascandola on behalf of All Defendants (Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym

MINUTE ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' 2 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to File Under Seal. Given the expedited nature of this matter, it determines that a full Opinion is not practical at this time. Believing that Plaintiffs have made the required showing on the relevant factors, the Court ORDERS that: 1) The 2 Motion is GRANTED, subject to any further consideration by the United States District Judge to whom this case is randomly assigned; 2) All parties shall use the pseudonyms listed in the Complaint in all documents filed in this action; 3) All documents containing personally identifying information shall be filed under seal, with a redacted public filing made simultaneously or promptly thereafter; and 4) Within fourteen days of this Order, Plaintiffs shall file on the public docket: i) A pseudonymous version of their 2 Motion and any attachments as a Notice to the Court; and ii) A sealed declaration containing their real names and residential addresses. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on May 16, 2025. (lcjeb3)

SUMMONS (5)Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

STANDARD ORDER in Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 20, 2025 (lcdlf3) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Scheduling Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zmtm)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall appear for a scheduling conference on May 20, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. by telephone. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 20, 2025. (lcdlf2)

Scheduling Conference

MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; and 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 20, 2025. (lcdlf2)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Minute Entry for Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 5/20/2025 before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich: Responses due by 5pm on 5/23/2025. Replies due by 3pm on 5/27/2025. Motion Hearing, re: 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, set for 5/30/2025 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 24A (In Person) before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. Court Reporter: Sara Wick. (smc)

MINUTE ORDER. As discussed during the scheduling conference held on May 20, 2025, the Court GRANTS the defendants' unopposed 12 Motion for Extension of Time. Accordingly, the defendants shall respond to the plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2025. Any reply in support of the 10 Motion shall be filed on or before 3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2025. A hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on May 30, 2025, if the Court does not issue a ruling on the 10 motion before then. In addition, the defendants shall file an opposition to the plaintiffs' 9 Motion for Class Certification on or before June 3, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 20, 2025. (lcdlf2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mishan Wroe on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wroe, Mishan) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Diane DE Gramont on behalf of All Plaintiffs (DE Gramont, Diane) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

NOTICE Re: Court's May 16, 2025 Order by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Previously filed Motion to Proceed by Pseudonym, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Previously filed Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Previously filed Proposed Order)(Wroe, Mishan) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mishan Wroe, # 2 Previously filed Exhibit to Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed by Pseudonym)(Wroe, Mishan) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Angelica S., # 2 Declaration of Angelica S., # 3 Declaration of Eduardo M., # 4 Declaration of Liam W., # 5 Declaration of Leo B., # 6 Declaration of Xavier L., # 7 Declaration of Deisy S., # 8 Declaration of Rosa M., # 9 Declaration of Sofia W., # 10 Declaration of Ximena L., # 11 Declaration of J.E.D.M.)(Wroe, Mishan) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsay M. Vick on behalf of ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Vick, Lindsay) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Toby Biswas, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(Vick, Lindsay) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

1 Declaration of Toby Biswas

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2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 5/21/2025 (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR served on 5/20/2025 (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ANGIE SALAZAR served on 5/20/2025 (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/22/2025. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/22/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/21/2025. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Wroe, Mishan) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

Unopposed MOTION Leave to Present Divided Argument and to Appear Remotely by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiffs' unopposed 28 Motion for Leave to Present Divided Argument and to Appear Remotely. The Court grants leave for Plaintiffs' counsel to divide their oral argument at the May 30, 2025 Motions Hearing among two attorneys who are counsel of record for Plaintiffs. It is further ORDERED that counsel for both parties who are not presenting oral argument may appear remotely, and that a public phone line will be made available. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 29, 2025 (lcdlf3)

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

MINUTE ORDER: The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing scheduled for May 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll-Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 117076001). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on 5/29/2025. (smc)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 5/30/2025 before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Oral arguments heard and TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Court Reporter: Sara Wick. (smc)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Clayton McCroskey on behalf of All Defendants (McCroskey, Joshua) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 9 MOTION to Certify Class by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McCroskey, Joshua) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' unopposed 30 Motion for Extension of Time. The defendants shall file their response to the 9 Motion to Certify Class on or before June 4, 2025. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 3, 2025 (lcdlf3)

RESPONSE re 9 MOTION to Certify Class filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, re Provisional Class Certification filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (DE Gramont, Diane) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Ruth Wolozin on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wolozin, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Ruth Wolozin on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wolozin, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

ORDER granting the plaintiffs' 9 Motion to Certify Class and granting in part and denying in part the plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 9, 2025 (lcdlf3) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

ORDER granting the plaintiffs' 9 Motion to Certify Class and granting in part and denying in part the plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 9, 2025 (lcdlf3) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the plaintiffs' 9 Motion to Certify Class and 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 9, 2025 (lcdlf3).

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the plaintiffs' 9 Motion to Certify Class and 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 9, 2025 (lcdlf3). (Entered: 06/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cynthia Liao on behalf of LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W. (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 9 Motion to Certify Class, filed by LEO B., IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, XAVIER L., EDUARDO M., ANGELICA S., LIAM W.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Amended)(Wolozin, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich held on 5/30/2025. Page Numbers: 1-77. Date of Issuance: 7/8/2025. Court Reporter: Sara Wick, telephone number 202-354-3284. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 7/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/6/2025.(Wick, Sara) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' unopposed 39 Motion for Extension of Time. Accordingly, the defendants shall answer or other respond to the plaintiffs' 1 Complaint on or before July 28, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on July 23, 2025. (lcdlf2)

NOTICE of Appearance by William Charles Silvis on behalf of All Defendants (Silvis, William) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

Answer to Complaint

Status Report Order

MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that the parties shall MEET AND CONFER and file a joint status report proposing a schedule for proceedings in this matter. The parties shall file the joint status report on or before August 30, 2025. It shall (1) state whether the case would benefit from alternative dispute resolution and whether the parties request referral for mediation or settlement; and (2) propose a schedule in compliance with Local Rule 7(n), including proposed deadlines for filing dispositive motions, a certified list of the contents of the administrative record, and an appendix of the administrative record. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on July 30, 2025. (lcdlf2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dean Phillip De Las Alas on behalf of All Defendants (De Las Alas, Dean) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A Sealed Answer)(De Las Alas, Dean) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw 41 Answer to Complaint by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, ANGIE SALAZAR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion to Withdraw Answer)(De Las Alas, Dean) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

Sealed Document

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MINUTE ORDER granting defendants 43 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Pursuant to the Minute Order of May 16, 2025, the portions of the answer containing the personally identifying information of plaintiffs shall be filed under seal. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the 43 motion and to file the [43-2] unredacted answer under seal. Pursuant to the Minute Order of May 16, 2025, defendants must file a redacted public filing of the answer simultaneously or promptly thereafter. Defendants unopposed 44 Motion to withdraw the 41 Answer is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to strike the 41 Answer. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 6, 2025. (lcdlf2)

Answer to Complaint

Administrative Record

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Amended Complaint

Sealed Document

Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym

Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym