Case: American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. v. National Institutes of Health

8:25-cv-01620 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: May 20, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the termination and denial of federal grants for LGBTQ+ scientific research pursuant to various Trump Administration executive orders. On May 20, 2025, the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights and sixteen individuals researching medical issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against the National Institute of Health (NIH) and its Director, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv…

This case challenged the termination and denial of federal grants for LGBTQ+ scientific research pursuant to various Trump Administration executive orders. On May 20, 2025, the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights and sixteen individuals researching medical issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against the National Institute of Health (NIH) and its Director, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Secretary. Plaintiffs challenged Defendants' cancellation of over $800 million in funding dedicated to the health of LGBTQ+ Americans. They alleged that the targeted cancellation of these grants violated the Equal Protection Clause, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Due Process Clause, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and the separation of powers. The case was assigned to District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.

On May 28, Plaintiffs filed a motion for a Preliminary Injunction (PI). The Court ruled on the motion on July 3, holding Plaintiffs' motion in abeyance and ordering supplemental briefing on their claims.

On August 1, the Court granted Plaintiffs' motion for a PI in part, enjoining Defendants from implementing or enforcing eight specific agency directives and any related guidance that restricts or eliminates NIH funding related to LGBTQI+ health, DEI, gender identity, or related topics. The Court found that Plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their claims that the agency directives and challenged actions violated Section 1557 of the ACA and the Equal Protection component of the Fifth Amendment.

After a hiatus in the case due to the government shutdown, the parties filed a joint status report on December 4, which included a proposed schedule for future filings and discovery, ending with the parties filing another joint status report on July 10, 2026. The Court ordered this schedule be put into place the following day.

On December 29, 2025, in a related case challenging the Trump Administration's executive orders impacting research funding, American Public Health Association v. National Institutes of Health, the parties filed a joint stipulation and proposed order. The parties asked the Court to order the NIH to consider a list of over 5,000 funding applications, previously complied by the APHA that had been put on pause or rejected, using the "ordinary course" of the NIH’s scientific review process, without applying the challenged executive directives. On the date of the agreement, the NIH issued 528 grant decisions, which included 499 approvals.

This case is ongoing and has the potential to be impacted by the stipulated agreement in American Public Health Association v. National Institutes of Health.

Summary Authors

Scott Shuchart (5/22/2025)

Matt Petrillo (7/8/2025)

Emma Vayda (8/5/2025)

Calvin OConnell (10/24/2025)

Maddy Ligon (1/5/2026)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar (Maryland)

Hecker, Elizabeth Parr (Maryland)

Kingsolver, Justin D. (Maryland)

Loewy, Karen (Maryland)

Marshall, Lee (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

Complaint
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Order on the Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Memorandum Opinion

Aug. 14, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2377705

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Unopposed Motion for a Stay of all Case Deadlines in Light of Lapse of Appropriations

Oct. 14, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70320847/american-association-of-physicians-for-human-rights-inc-v-national/

Last updated Sept. 8, 2026, 3:54 a.m.

Docket for: American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. v. National Institutes of Health
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1 May 20, 2025

COMPLAINT against Jay Bhattacharya, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, NIH - National Institutes of Health, filed by Heather Littleton, Noel Brewer, Carl Streed, Jr, Susana Soe, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Rachel Roe, Sarah Peitzmeier, Kurt Ribisl, Sean Arayasirikul, Kristen Hassmiller, Gabriel Murchison, Debra Umberson, Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Michelle Birkett, Laura Graham Holmes, Gregory Phillips, II. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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2 May 20, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 1 Complaint,, Notice of Summons of Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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3 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Parr Hecker (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990156.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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4 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Anuj Vohra (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990304.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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5 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexander Rosen (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990347.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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6 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexis Ward (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990360.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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7 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Heather Sanborn (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990369.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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8 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jacob Zucker (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990435.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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9 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael Vine (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990451.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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10 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Tai Williams (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990455.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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11 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Justin D. Kingsolver (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990483.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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12 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lee Marshall (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990485.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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13 May 20, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carlie Tenenbaum (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11990492.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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14 May 20, 2025

QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Summons. To correct this problem, file Summons using the event Notice (Other) and link Summons to 1 Complaint. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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15 May 20, 2025

Summons Issued 60 days as to Jay Bhattacharya, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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May 20, 2025

CIVIL CASE FILING FEE: $ 405, receipt number AMDDC-11989215(Reyna, Ruben)

May 20, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

16 May 21, 2025

QC NOTICE: 2 Notice (Other),, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller, 15 Summons Issued as to USA was filed incorrectly. Your document has been accepted as filed. No corrective action is required in regard to this filing. ** 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. Please ensure all future documents are flattened prior to uploading to CM/ECF using the following steps: Select File --> Print --> Adobe PDF or Microsoft Print to PDF. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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17 May 21, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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18 May 21, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Karen L. Loewy (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11993006.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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19 May 21, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nathan Maxwell (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11993129.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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20 May 21, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sophia Pelecanos (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11993144.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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21 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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22 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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23 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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24 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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25 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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26 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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27 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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28 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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29 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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30 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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31 May 22, 2025

QC NOTICE: 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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32 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Karen Loewy. Directing attorney Karen Loewy 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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33 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nathan Maxwell. Directing attorney Nathan Maxwell 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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34 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sophia Pelecanos. Directing attorney Sophia Pelecanos 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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35 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Parr Hecker by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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36 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Anuj Vohra by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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37 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexander Rosen by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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38 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexis Ward by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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39 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Heather Sanborn by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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40 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jacob Zucker by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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41 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael Vine by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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42 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Tai Williams by Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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43 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Justin D. Kingsolver by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc.. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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44 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lee Marshall by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc.. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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45 May 22, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carlie Tenenbaum by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc.. The fee has already been paid.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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46 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 35 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Elizabeth Parr Hecker. Directing attorney Elizabeth Parr Hecker 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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47 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 36 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Anuj Vohra. Directing attorney Anuj Vohra 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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48 May 22, 2025

ORDER scheduling status conference for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 5/22/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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49 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 37 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alexander T. Rosen. Directing attorney Alexander T. Rosen 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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50 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 38 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alexis Ward. Directing attorney Alexis Ward 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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51 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 39 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Heather Sanborn. Directing attorney Heather Sanborn 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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52 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 40 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jacob Zucker. Directing attorney Jacob Zucker 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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53 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 41 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Michael Vine. Directing attorney Michael Vine 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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54 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 42 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Tai Williams. Directing attorney Tai Williams 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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55 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 43 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Justin D. Kingsolver. Directing attorney Justin D. Kingsolver 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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56 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 44 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Lee Marshall. Directing attorney Lee Marshall 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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57 May 22, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 45 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carlie Tenenbaum. Directing attorney Carlie Tenenbaum 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 5/22/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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58 May 22, 2025

Status Conference held on 5/22/2025 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: FTR - 4B) (hcs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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59 May 22, 2025

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 5/22/2025. (mu1s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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60 May 22, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 5/22/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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61 May 23, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jackman Wilson on behalf of All Defendants (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

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62 May 23, 2025

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Matt Stanford (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11999351.) by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc.(Reyna, Ruben) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

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63 May 27, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 62 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Matt Stanford. Directing attorney Matt Stanford 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 5/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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64 May 28, 2025

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit to Memorandum)(Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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65 May 28, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26)(Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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66 June 5, 2025

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jay Bhattacharya, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, National Institutes of Health (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

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67 June 6, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER granting 66 Defendants' consent motion; modifying the 5/22/2025 Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 6/6/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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68 June 11, 2025

RESPONSE re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym in Non-Opposition filed by Jay Bhattacharya, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, National Institutes of Health.(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

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69 June 13, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Tarra DeShields Minnis on behalf of All Defendants (DeShields Minnis, Tarra) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

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70 June 13, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jay Bhattacharya, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, National Institutes of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jon Larsch, Ph.D., # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

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71 June 16, 2025

Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission: 70 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

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72 June 20, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Kingsolver, Justin) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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73 June 23, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 72 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 6/23/2025. (mu1s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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74 June 23, 2025

-[FILED IN ERROR]- RESPONSE in Support re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Reply Brief In Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Hecker, Elizabeth) Modified on 6/24/2025 (bas). (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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75 June 23, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Dr. Heather Littleton Supplemental Declaration (Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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76 June 23, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Dr. Phoebe Poe Supplemental Declaration (Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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77 June 23, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Dr. Susana Soe Supplemental Declaration (Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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78 June 24, 2025

QC NOTICE: 74 Response in Support of Motion,, filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller was filed incorrectly. **Please refile using the event under Responses and Replies - Reply to Response to Motion. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

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79 June 24, 2025

REPLY to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

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80 June 25, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Massachusetts v. Kennedy - June 16 Transcript, # 2 Exhibit Thakur v. Trump - Order Grating Preliminary Injunction)(Loewy, Karen) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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81 June 30, 2025

PROTECTIVE ORDER; Granting 17 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 6/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/30/2025 (bas). (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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82 July 2, 2025

Motion Hearing held on 7/2/2025 re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Kimberly Bursner - 4B) (hcs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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83 July 3, 2025

ORDER ON THE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY PENDING JUDICIAL REVIEW re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction; Scheduling Hearing August 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 4B, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 7/3/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

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84 July 14, 2025

REPLY to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction & Stay Pending Judicial Review Pursuant to 5 U.S.C § 705 filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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85 July 14, 2025

RESPONSE to Motion re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Defendants' Supplemental Brief Opposing Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay filed by National Institutes of Health.(DeShields Minnis, Tarra) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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86 July 18, 2025

Supplement to 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson Plaintiffs' Supplemental Response Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction & Stay Pending Judicial Review Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 (Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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87 July 18, 2025

RESPONSE to Motion re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Stay and Plaintiffs' Supplemental Briefing filed by National Institutes of Health.(DeShields Minnis, Tarra) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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88 July 22, 2025

NOTICE by American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Sean Arayasirikul, Michelle Birkett, Noel Brewer, Kristen Hassmiller, Laura Graham Holmes, Heather Littleton, Gabriel Murchison, Seth Noar, Sarah Peitzmeier, Gregory Phillips, II, Phoebe Poe, Kurt Ribisl, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Carl Streed, Jr, Debra Umberson Second Notice of Supplemental Authority In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay Pending Judicial Review Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Hecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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89 July 23, 2025

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 07/02/25, before Judge Griggsby. Court Reporter/Transcriber kimberly bursner, Telephone number 301-344-3499 kimberly_bursner@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 116. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 8/13/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/25/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/21/2025.(kb4s, Court Reporter) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

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90 July 31, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Omar Gonzalez-Pagan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

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91 Aug. 1, 2025

Motion Hearing held on 8/1/2025 re 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michelle Birkett, Heather Littleton, Debra Umberson, Carl Streed, Jr., Phoebe Poe, Seth Noar, Sean Arayasirikul, Gabriel Murchison, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., Noel Brewer, Kurt Ribisl, Gregory Phillips, II, Sarah Peitzmeier, Rachel Roe, Susana Soe, Laura Graham Holmes, Kristen Hassmiller before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: Kimberly Bursner) (mtds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

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92 Aug. 1, 2025

ORDER GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART 64 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 8/1/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

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(WRONG DOCUMENT ATTACHED)MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 8/13/2025. (mu1s, Chambers) Modified on 8/14/2025 (kb3s). (Entered: 08/13/2025)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 8/14/2025. (mu1s, Chambers)

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95 Aug. 26, 2025

Joint Correspondence re: Clarification on the Court's Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

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96 Aug. 27, 2025

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 08/01/25, before Judge Griggsby. Court Reporter/Transcriber kimberly bursner, Telephone number 301-344-3499 kimberly_bursner@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 99. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 9/17/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/29/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2025.(kb4s, Court Reporter) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

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97 Sept. 2, 2025

ORDER Directing the Parties to participate in a Telephonic Status Conference on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 9/3/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/03/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 20, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

American Association of Physicians for Human Rights nonprofit and several medical doctors/researchers

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Lambda Legal

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Affordable Care Act Section 1557, 42 U.S.C. § 18116

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 8:25-cv-01620

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Impoundment (mandatory spending)

Recommended Citation