Case: Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Bondi

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COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148530 ), filed by North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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MOTION for Skye L. Perryman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148645 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Summons Request filed by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Attachments: # 1 Request for summons, # 2 Request for summons, # 3 Request for summons, # 4 Request for summons)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Office on Violence Against Women Summons, # 2 Pamela Bondi Summons, # 3 United States Department of Justice Summons, # 4 US Attorney's Office Summons)(Hill, Cherelle) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

CASE OPENING NOTICE ISSUED (Hill, Cherelle) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Daniel F. Jacobson to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148588 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Kristin Bateman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148594 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Main Document 4 replaced on 6/16/2025) (Hill, Cherelle). (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Kyla M. Snow to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148597 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Lynn D. Eisenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148600 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Lauren A. Khouri to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148608 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Main Document 7 replaced on 6/16/2025) (Hill, Cherelle). (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Nina C. Cahill to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148612 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2148615 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case assigned to Senior Judge William E. Smith and Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses. (Hill, Cherelle)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

TEXT ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Daniel F. Jacobson. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kyla M. Snow. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Lynn D. Eisenberg. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Nina C. Cahill. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Robin F. Thurston. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Skye L. Perryman. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kristin Bateman. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Lauren Khouri. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/16/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

Joint STIPULATION filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)

TEXT ORDER entering 14 Joint STIPULATION. Plaintiffs shall file their Motion for Preliminary Injunction by June 26, 2025; Defendants shall file their response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction by July 18, 2025; and Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction by July 25, 2025. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 6/18/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and For Relief Under 5 U.S.C. 705 filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 7/10/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Coalition NOFO, # 4 Exhibit 2 - Akins Decl., # 5 Exhibit 3 - Colon Decl., # 6 Exhibit 4 - Dalton Decl., # 7 Exhibit 5 - Faisal Decl., # 8 Exhibit 6 - Fisher Decl., # 9 Exhibit 7 - Henriquez Decl., # 10 Exhibit 8 - Higginbotham Decl., # 11 Exhibit 9 - Litke Decl., # 12 Exhibit 10 - Lopez Decl., # 13 Exhibit 11 - McCormick Decl., # 14 Exhibit 12 - Minkens Decl., # 15 Exhibit 13 - Moran-Kuhn Decl., # 16 Exhibit 14 - Rios Decl., # 17 Exhibit 15 - Sarang-Sieminski Decl., # 18 Exhibit 16 - Simpson-Bruce Decl., # 19 Exhibit 17 - Young Decl., # 20 Exhibit 18 - Yglesias Decl.)(Snow, Kyla) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

1 Supporting Memorandum

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2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits

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3 Exhibit 1 - Coalition NOFO

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4 Exhibit 2 - Akins Decl.

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5 Exhibit 3 - Colon Decl.

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6 Exhibit 4 - Dalton Decl.

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7 Exhibit 5 - Faisal Decl.

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8 Exhibit 6 - Fisher Decl.

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9 Exhibit 7 - Henriquez Decl.

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10 Exhibit 8 - Higginbotham Decl.

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11 Exhibit 9 - Litke Decl.

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12 Exhibit 10 - Lopez Decl.

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13 Exhibit 11 - McCormick Decl.

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14 Exhibit 12 - Minkens Decl.

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15 Exhibit 13 - Moran-Kuhn Decl.

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16 Exhibit 14 - Rios Decl.

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17 Exhibit 15 - Sarang-Sieminski Decl.

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18 Exhibit 16 - Simpson-Bruce Decl.

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19 Exhibit 17 - Young Decl.

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20 Exhibit 18 - Yglesias Decl.

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MOTION for Elizabeth E. Theran to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2157317 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

TEXT ORDER granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth E. Theran. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 7/8/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief filed by Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General. Responses due by 7/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum Proposed Amicus Brief)(Reynolds, Patrick) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

Notice of Hearing on Motion

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 7/29/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Senior Judge William E. Smith. (Simoncelli, Michael)

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 7/15/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

RESPONSE In Opposition to 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and For Relief Under 5 U.S.C. 705 filed by All Defendants. Replies due by 7/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of G. Baran-Lyons)(Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Barragan on behalf of All Defendants (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

Summons Returned Executed as to Office on Violence Against Women filed by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Bateman, Kristin) Modified on 7/22/2025 to correct docket text. (Simoncelli, Michael). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

Summons Returned Executed as to United States Department of Justice filed by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Bateman, Kristin) Modified on 7/22/2025 to correct docket text. (Simoncelli, Michael). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

Summons Returned Executed as to Pamela Bondi filed by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Bateman, Kristin) Modified on 7/22/2025 to correct docket text. (Simoncelli, Michael). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Ginger Baran Lyons served on 6/20/2025, answer due 8/19/2025; Pamela Bondi served on 6/20/2025, answer due 8/19/2025; Office on Violence Against Women served on 6/20/2025, answer due 8/19/2025; United States Department of Justice served on 6/20/2025, answer due 8/19/2025. (Attachments: # 1 DOJ Summons Executed, # 2 OVW Summons Executed, # 3 Lyons Summons Executed, # 4 US Attorney's Office Summons Executed)(Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

REPLY to Response re 19 Response to Motion, filed by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 07/29/2025 before Judge Senior Judge William E. Smith. Expedited Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered within 7 calendar days.. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge William E. Smith: Motion Hearing held on 7/29/2025 re 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and For Relief Under 5 U.S.C. 705. Counsel Present: L. Labinger, A. Romero, D. Jacobson, L. Eisenberg, K. Bateman. K. Barragan for Defendants. K. Bateman and D. Jacobson argue for preliminary injunction. Court questions throughout. K. Barragan argues objection to Motion. Court questions throughout. Plaintiff (Jacobson) (Bateman) present rebuttal. Court takes motion under advisement. Adjourned. (Court Reporter D. Veitch in Courtroom 3 at 10:00 AM.) (Kenny, Meghan)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 26 Transcript Order. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Veitch. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

NOTICE by California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, ValorUS, Violence Free Minnesota, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault of Authorities (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

MOTION for Brian C. Rosen-Shaud to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2166755 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 07/29/2025 before Judge Senior Judge William E. Smith. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

TEXT ORDER granting 29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Brian Rosen-Shaud. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 7/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 30 Transcript Order,. Daily Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Veitch. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing, held on July 29, 2025, before Senior District Judge William E. Smith. Court Reporter Denise P. Veitch, Telephone number (401) 752-7031. 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 through the Court Reporter or PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 8/25/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/4/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/3/2025. (Veitch, Denise) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Consent MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 8/20/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 8/8/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

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

TEXT ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Ginger Baran Lyons answer due 9/19/2025; Pamela Bondi answer due 9/19/2025; Office on Violence Against Women answer due 9/19/2025; United States Department of Justice answer due 9/19/2025. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 8/8/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 9/26/2025. (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Ginger Baran Lyons, Pamela Bondi, Office on Violence Against Women, United States Department of Justice (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 35 Joint MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 10/7/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Joint MOTION WAIVE STATEMENTS OF UNDISPUTED FACTS filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/24/2025. (Bateman, Kristin ) Modified Text on 10/14/2025 (Hill, Cherelle). (Entered: 10/10/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 37 Joint MOTION WAIVE STATEMENTS OF UNDISPUTED FACTS . So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 10/16/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time Extension of time in which to file motion for summary judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 11/3/2025. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment due by November 5, 2025. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 10/21/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

Order

TEXT ORDER: (1) On or before November 5, 2025: Plaintiffs file their opening brief in support of their motion for summary judgment. (2) On or before November 26, 2025: Defendants file their combined brief in opposition to Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment. (3) On or before December 17, 2025: Plaintiffs file their combined reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment. (4) On or before December 31, 2025: Defendants file their reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment. So Ordered by Senior Judge William E. Smith on 10/22/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)