Case: Appalachian Voices v. United States Environmental Protection Agency

1:25-cv-01982 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 25, 2025

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Case Summary

On January 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was told to stop dispersing $3 billion through the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant program. The Environmental and Climate Justice Grant program (Grant Program) was funded in 2022 through the Inflation Reduction Act. Congress intended for Grant Program funds to flow to “disadvantaged communities.” The EPA, as administrator of the Grant Program, awarded funds to nonprofits, schools, tribes and local governments to fund e…

On January 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was told to stop dispersing $3 billion through the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant program. The Environmental and Climate Justice Grant program (Grant Program) was funded in 2022 through the Inflation Reduction Act. Congress intended for Grant Program funds to flow to “disadvantaged communities.” The EPA, as administrator of the Grant Program, awarded funds to nonprofits, schools, tribes and local governments to fund efforts around pollution, air quality monitoring, and climate change. Termination notices sent by the EPA did not provide reasons for withdrawing Grant Program funds.

On June 25, 2025, several cities and environmental organizations (Plaintiffs) filed this class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (D.D.C). This case was assigned to Judge Richard J. Leon. Defendants include the EPA and Lee Zeldin, EPA Administrator. Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants violated Article I of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to appropriate funds. Plaintiffs argue that by terminating the Grant Program, the President infringed on Congress’ power to decide how federal funds are spent. Plaintiffs also allege that Defendants have violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which requires federal agencies–like the EPA–to provide a detailed justification when changing policy. Plaintiffs requested declaratory and injunctive relief. 

In addition to declaratory and injunctive relief, Plaintiffs also sought to certify a class action. The proposed class included all “entities that received awards from the EPA authorized in whole or in part by [the Clean Air Act] which EPA then terminated after January 20, 2025.” The Clean Air Act outlined activities eligible for Grant Program funds, including community-led efforts to manage pollution, develop increased climate resiliency, and engage with disadvantaged communities through workshops and rulemaking.

On June 27, Plaintiffs filed motions for a preliminary injunction and class certification. On July 14, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss. Oral argument on the motions for preliminary injunction and dismissal were held on August 5, 2025. 

On August 29, Judge Leon granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss and denied Plaintiffs’ preliminary injunction and motion for class certification. 2025 WL 2494905. First, Judge Leon found that the D.D.C. does not have jurisdiction to hear Plaintiffs’ APA claims. The Plaintiffs’ APA claim is based in contract, as Grant Program funds have changed hands between Defendants and Plaintiffs. Such contract claims against the government may only be heard by the Court of Federal Claims. Therefore, D.D.C. lacks jurisdiction. Second, Judge Leon also found that Plaintiffs’ constitutional claims may not be heard by D.D.C. In this Circuit, parties may not bring constitutional claims if the underlying violation is statutory. Here, Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have violated Article I of the Constitution by not continuing the Grant Program, as required by the Clean Air Act. The underlying violation is statutory, subjecting Plaintiffs to the APA and requiring that this case be heard by the Court of Federal Claims. Finding that D.D.C. lacked jurisdiction over both claims, Judge Leon granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss.

On September 19, 2025, Plaintiffs appealed the grant of Defendants’ motion to dismiss and denial of Plaintiffs’ preliminary injunction and motion for class certification to the D.C. Circuit Court. Plaintiffs also filed, in the district court, an emergency motion for injunction pending appeal. Judge Leon denied the Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction pending appeal on September 25, 2025. 2025 WL 2732746. 

As of November 1, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Matt Petrillo (7/24/2025)

Allison Opheim (11/1/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Yvonne Mere, (District of Columbia)

Blanchard, Jillian (District of Columbia)

Como, Irena (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Daniel Tenny, (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Briggs, Rachel Genna (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-01982

Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-01982

Order

Appalachian Voices et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al.

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Order/Opinion
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1:25-cv-01982

Memorandum Opinion

Appalachian Voices et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al.

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2494905

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1:25-cv-01982

Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal

Appalachian Voices et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al.

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-01982

Order

Appalachian Voices et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al.

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

Order/Opinion

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11776713) filed by HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, 2C MISSISSIPPI, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, APPALACHIAN VOICES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, PUSH BUFFALO, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS (D/B/A LANDFORCE), DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY (D/B/A STEELWORKS CENTER OF THE WEST). (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons for EPA, # 3 Summons Summons for Lee Zeldin, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/26/2025) (znmw). (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Toby R. Merrill on behalf of ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DOWNWINDERS AT RISK (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PUSH BUFFALO (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by APPALACHIAN VOICES (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hana Veselka Vizcarra on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Andrew Saavedra, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11779592. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC. (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC. (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, LEE M. ZELDIN. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE Jeanine Ferris Pirro filed by HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, 2C MISSISSIPPI, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, APPALACHIAN VOICES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, PUSH BUFFALO, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Related document: 1 Complaint,,,, filed by 2C MISSISSIPPI, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., APPALACHIAN VOICES, PUSH BUFFALO, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS.(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE Pamela Bondi filed by HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, 2C MISSISSIPPI, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, APPALACHIAN VOICES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, PUSH BUFFALO, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Related document: 1 Complaint,,,, filed by 2C MISSISSIPPI, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., APPALACHIAN VOICES, PUSH BUFFALO, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS.(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Gary DiBianco on behalf of INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by 2C MISSISSIPPI (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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Case Assigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman. (znmw)

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Notice of Error- New Case

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,,,,. The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (znmw)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Linnet Davis-Stermitz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11781953. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary Prothero on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Prothero, Mary) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Deena Tumeh on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Tumeh, Deena) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jillian Blanchard, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782408. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Larissa Koehler, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782415. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Attachment A, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit N, # 17 Exhibit O, # 18 Exhibit P, # 19 Exhibit Q, # 20 Exhibit R, # 21 Exhibit S, # 22 Exhibit T, # 23 Exhibit U, # 24 Exhibit V, # 25 Exhibit W, # 26 Exhibit X, # 27 Exhibit Z, # 28 Exhibit AA, # 29 Exhibit BB, # 30 Exhibit CC, # 31 Exhibit DD, # 32 Exhibit EE, # 33 Exhibit FF, # 34 Exhibit GG, # 35 Exhibit HH, # 36 Exhibit II, # 37 Exhibit JJ, # 38 Exhibit KK, # 39 Exhibit LL, # 40 Exhibit MM, # 41 Exhibit NN, # 42 Exhibit Y)(Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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MOTION to Certify Class by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion to Certify Class, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 11, # 13 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MINUTE ORDER granting 24 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 27, 2025. (lcao)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 20 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 27, 2025. (lcao)

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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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Notice of Error

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jillian Blanchard, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782408. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 28 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Larissa Koehler, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782415. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Declaration which include the attorneys office address and telephone number. Please refile using the event Declaration. The motion must also be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please file certificate as an Errata (zjm)

June 30, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Irena Como, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11789593. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Irena Como, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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DECLARATION OF LARISSA KOEHLER by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK re 28 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Larissa Koehler, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782415. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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ERRATA CERIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK re 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- James S. Whitlock, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11790057. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James S. Whitlock, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Gary DiBianco (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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DECLARATION OF JILLIAN BLANCHARD by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK re 27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jillian Blanchard, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11782408. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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ERRATA CERIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING by INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK re 27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (DiBianco, Gary) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

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ORDER directing parties to meet and confer and file a joint status report. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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ORDER directing parties to meet and confer and file a joint status report. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kimberley Claire Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11792682. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberley Claire Hunter, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kimberley Claire Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11792682. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberley Claire Hunter, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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ERRATA by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE re 30 Motion to Certify Class,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Motion to Certify Class)(Grillot, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lundberg on behalf of All Defendants (Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lundberg on behalf of All Defendants (Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Graham Provost, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794045. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Graham Provost, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Graham Provost)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Graham Provost, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794045. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Graham Provost, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Graham Provost)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elaine Poon, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794066. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Elaine Poon, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Elaine Poon)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elaine Poon, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794066. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Elaine Poon, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Elaine Poon)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Cassandra Crawford, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794070. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Cassandra Crawford, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Cassandra Crawford)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Cassandra Crawford, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11794070. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Cassandra Crawford, # 2 Supplement Cert. of Good Standing for Cassandra Crawford)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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Joint STATUS REPORT by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by 2C MISSISSIPPI, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPALACHIAN VOICES, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, PUSH BUFFALO, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC., TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. (Vizcarra, Hana) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 35 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 35 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 32 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 32 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 28 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 28 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2025. (lcao)

July 2, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Irena Como on behalf of 2C MISSISSIPPI, APPALACHIAN VOICES, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC. (Como, Irena) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Irena Como on behalf of 2C MISSISSIPPI, APPALACHIAN VOICES, LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIES, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE, INC., PITTSBURGH CONSERVATION CORPS, SOUTHWEST RENEWAL FOUNDATION OF HIGH POINT, INC. (Como, Irena) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Julie Hayden Wilensky, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795549. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert. of Good Standing for Julie Wilensky)(Merrill, Toby) Docket text modified on 7/3/2025 (zhcn). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Julie Hayden Wilensky, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795549. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert. of Good Standing for Julie Wilensky)(Merrill, Toby) Docket text modified on 7/3/2025 (zhcn). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Yvonne Rosil Mere, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795592. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert. of Good Standing for Yvonne Mere)(Merrill, Toby) Docket text modified on 7/3/2025 (zhcn). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alison Chinn Holcomb, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795603. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert. of Good Standing for Alison Holcomb)(Merrill, Toby) Docket text modified on 7/3/2025 (zhcn). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- David J. Hackett, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795632. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert of Good Standing for David Hackett)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sara Jennifer Eisenberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11795656. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. and Cert of Good Standing for Sara Eisenberg)(Merrill, Toby) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Cassandra Crawford on behalf of ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Crawford, Cassandra) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Cassandra Crawford on behalf of ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COUNTY, WASHINGTON, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Crawford, Cassandra) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Saavedra on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Saavedra, Andrew) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Saavedra on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DEEP SOUTH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DOWNWINDERS AT RISK, HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, PUSH BUFFALO, WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (Saavedra, Andrew) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Larissa Mika Koehler on behalf of INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK (Koehler, Larissa) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Larissa Mika Koehler on behalf of INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK (Koehler, Larissa) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Wilensky on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Wilensky, Julie) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Wilensky on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Wilensky, Julie) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sara J. Eisenberg on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Eisenberg, Sara) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sara J. Eisenberg on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Eisenberg, Sara) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Yvonne Mere on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Mere, Yvonne) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Yvonne Mere on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, TREASURE ISLAND MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (Mere, Yvonne) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

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July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: in light of the parties' 46 Joint Status Report, defendants shall file their response to plaintiffs' 29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before July 14, 2025. Defendants shall file their response to plaintiffs' 30 Motion in Support of Class Certification on or before July 16, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their 29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before July 18, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their 30 Motion in Support of Class Certification on or before July 21, 2025. The parties shall appear for oral argument on July 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 29 in the William B. Bryant Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse at 333 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2025. (lcao)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

MINUTE ORDER granting 40 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2025. (lcao)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

MINUTE ORDER granting 43 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2025. (lcao)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

MINUTE ORDER granting 45 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2025. (lcao)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Set/Reset Deadlines

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

MINUTE ORDER granting 44 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. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2025. (ATM)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Environmental Justice

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 25, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A putative class of nonprofits, schools, tribes, and local governments whose EPA-administered funding was terminated by the Trump Administration.

Plaintiff Type(s):

American Indian Tribe

City/County Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Earthjustice

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (- United States (national) -), Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Presentment Clause

Separation of Powers

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-01982

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 25-05333

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Impoundment (mandatory spending)