Case: State of Washington v. United States Department of Education

2:25-cv-01228 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: June 30, 2025

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Case Summary

Several lawsuits have been brought challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This case is one; the others can be found here. This suit was brought to challenge the Department's decision to discontinue mental health funding to elementary and secondary schools created by Congress in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting (the “Non-Continuation Decision”). On June 30, 2025, several states (Washington, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, …

Several lawsuits have been brought challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This case is one; the others can be found here.

This suit was brought to challenge the Department's decision to discontinue mental health funding to elementary and secondary schools created by Congress in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting (the “Non-Continuation Decision”). On June 30, 2025, several states (Washington, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against the Department and its Secretary. The case was assigned to District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.

On April 29, 2025, the Department notified Plaintiffs that it would discontinue its Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program (MHSP) and its School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program (SBMH) for schools within their jurisdictions because the grants conflicted with the Trump Administration’s priorities of “merit, fairness, and excellence in education.” Plaintiffs challenged the Non-Continuation Decision, alleging that the Department violated the Administrative Procedure Act, the Spending Clause, Separation of Powers, and acted ultra vires by discontinuing the grants, contravening established guidelines and criteria to do so. They sought injunctive relief barring implementation of the Non-Continuation Decision and “requiring the Department to make a new continuation award decision prior to the next budget period without considering performance issues–if any–caused by the Department’s Non-Continuation Decision and its disruptive effects”; declaratory relief under the Declaratory Judgment Act; and attorneys’ costs and fees.

On July 8, 2025, Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, requesting that the court “issue an order rescinding the unlawful Non-Continuation Decision and enjoining the Department from discontinuing Program grants based on new priorities.” After briefing and a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction, but before the court ruled on the motion, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim on September 5, 2025. They argued that because the Plaintiff States themselves were not the recipients of the grants, they lacked standing and legal authority to bring this suit. Further, because the suit involved contractual rights with the federal government, the Department argued the proper venue was the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the Tucker Act.

The Court held oral arguments on Defendants’ motion to dismiss for October 9, 2025, and denied Defendants’ motion to stay the hearing in light of the government shutdown because of the Defendants’ “boilerplate request” and the “time-sensitive” relief request by the Plaintiffs. 2025 WL 2841595.

On October 21, 2025, the court issued an order denying Defendants’ motion to dismiss. 2025 WL 2966255. The court held that the Plaintiff States did have standing on behalf of their public education institutions, and also faced fiscal harm from indirect effects of funding cuts to private education institutions. It also found that the Plaintiffs’ claims did not sound in contract, and so the Tucker Act did not apply to the subject matter jurisdiction issue. Finally, the court held that the Plaintiff-States adequately stated a claim because the Non-Continuation Decision is reviewable under the APA.

Shortly after, on October 27, 2025, the court granted the Plaintiff States' motion for a preliminary injunction as to most of the grantees in the record. 2025 WL 3004675. The court found the Plaintiffs were likely to succeed on at least the merits of their APA claim that the Non-Continuation Decision was arbitrary and capricious because it was unexplained and conclusory, and the Department did not consider reliance interests of the grantees. However, the Court limited the scope of relief to grants documented in Plaintiff States other than Nevada because no grantee representatives in Nevada submitted declarations explaining “how the discontinuation decisions are already impacting Plaintiff States’ students, prospective school psychologists, and community partnerships,” unlike the other Plaintiff States, which did so. As such, the Department was enjoined from implementing or enforcing the Non-Continuation Decision for grantees in all of the Plaintiff States, except for Nevada. The court ordered the preliminary injunction to stay in effect pending further orders from the court.

On November 10, 2025, Plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment. Two days later, on November 12, Defendants filed a notice of appeal of the October 27, 2025 preliminary injunction in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oral argument was scheduled for December 2, 2025.

On December 4, the Ninth Circuit denied the Defendants' request for a stay of the PI. 2025 WL 3486895. The court found that the Department had not made a strong showing that the Plaintiff States’ claims fall within the Tucker Act’s scope because the States are not entitled to continued funding unless the Secretary of Education affirmatively decides to continue their grants. This places their claims within the APA rather than the Tucker Act, meaning the case need not be heard in the Court of Federal Claims, as the Department argued. The court also found the Department had not made a strong showing that the discontinuation decisions are committed to agency discretion and are therefore unreviewable under the APA. Lastly, the court found that the Department would not face irreparable injury because the PI doesn't require any disbursement of funds.

On December 19, 2025, the District Court granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment, finding that the Plaintiff States were entitled to judgment as a matter of law on their APA claims. 2025 WL 3690779. The court determined that the defendants acted arbitrarily and capriciously by abruptly applying new, unpublished political priorities to cancel existing multi-year funding. According to the decision, federal officials failed to provide individualized reasoning for these cancellations or consider the reliance interests of states that had already built programs around this support. The court found the Defendants’ actions contrary to law, noting that they bypassed required regulatory procedures and statutory notice-and-comment obligations. Consequently, the court vacated the discontinuation decisions and issued a permanent injunction to protect the funding for these school-based mental health professionals. The ruling emphasized that the government must follow its own established regulations and cannot retroactively change grant criteria based on the shifting policy preferences of a new administration. The Court additionally declined to stay injunctive relief pending the Solicitor General’s decision to appeal.

On December 23, 2025, pursuant to its December 19 decision, the court ordered the Defendants to make lawful continuation determinations by December 30, 2025, to issue continuation awards by December 31, 2025, and to file a status report no later than January 5, 2026.

In response to the December 23 order, the Defendants requested an amended judgment on December 30, 2025, claiming that they could not possibly comply with the ordered timeline for issuing continuation awards. The Defendants proposed to provide interim funding to the affected plaintiffs for a period of up to four months after January 9, 2026, or until a new administrative decision on continuation of a grant agreement is made by the Department.

In the Ninth Circuit, the court granted Defendants' motion to voluntarily dismiss their appeal on January 14, 2026.

On January 22, 2026, in the District Court, Judge Evanson ruled from the bench at oral argument, granting the Defendants' motion to amend the judgment and denying the Plaintiffs' motion to enforce. The court's prior order was amended to order Defendants to issue new continuation determinations no later than February 6, 2026, and issue any new continuation awards no later than February 11, 2026. One day later, on January 23, Defendants appealed the amended judgment to the Ninth Circuit.

On January 26, 2026, Defendants filed an emergency motion to stay lower court proceedings pending appeal. The Ninth Circuit, on February 3, issued a partial administrative stay pending consideration of the emergency motion. The state of Washington asked the Ninth Circuit to reconsider the temporary administrative stay, which was denied on February 4, 2026.

The Ninth Circuit, on February 24, denied Defendants' emergency motion to stay the district's permanent injunction pending appeal. 2026 WL 508485. The Ninth Circuit found that Defendants were unlikely to succeed on the merits of claims that the Non-Continuation Notices were violative of the APA and had failed to demonstrate irreparable harm absent a stay. The district court, in response, ordered that Defendants issue new continuation determinations before March 2, 2026, and new continuation awards before March 5, 2026, and file a status report by March 6, 2026, to confirm compliance with Judge Evanson's order.

On March 17, 2026, in the District Court, the Plaintiffs filed a second motion to enforce summary judgment orders and requested oral argument. On May 21, 2026, the District Court denied the motion without prejudice because Defendants had not violated the court’s injunction and the harm was only speculative. The court stated that the motion could be refiled if Defendants’ future funding and/or awards violated the court’s prior orders. 2026 WL 1429284. On June 4, Plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration of their second motion to enforce, asking the court to order Defendants to file two status reports that would allow them to monitor Defendants’ compliance with the court’s injunction and claiming that the court should have required these reports previously. The court denied the motion on June 16, reasoning that the absence of those reports would not harm Plaintiffs and Defendants had complied with all court orders to that point. 2026 WL 1736200.

In the Ninth Circuit, Defendants filed a motion to stay proceedings in the court on June 11, 2026. On June 15, Defendants also filed a motion to extend time to file their brief, which the court denied the same day. Defendants filed their opening brief on June 17, and Plaintiffs’ reply is due July 17, 2026.

The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

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People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Aaronson, Jennifer Kate (Washington)

Adams, Crystal (Washington)

Alexander, Cynthia L. (Washington)

Allen, Aletheia (Washington)

Ammirati, Andrew M. (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney for Plaintiff

Aaronson, Jennifer Kate (Washington)

Adams, Crystal (Washington)

Alexander, Cynthia L. (Washington)

Allen, Aletheia (Washington)

Ammirati, Andrew M. (Washington)

Attorney, Katherine Milton,

Boergers, Kathleen (Washington)

Boergers, Ms. Kathleen

Carnevale, Mr. Alexander

Chung, Ms. Jennifer

Chung, Jennifer Katherine (Washington)

Colbert, Frances (Washington)

Connecticut, State Of

Dirks, Katherine Brady (Washington)

Drezner, Michael (Washington)

Duffy, Kyla (Washington)

Forster, Sarah (Washington)

General, Ellen E.

General, Mr. Gabe

General, Lucy Wolf,

General, Emily Nichole

General, Ester Murdukhayeva,

General, Sarah Forster,

General, Vanessa L.

General, Neli N.

General, William David

Giovanatti, Neil (Washington)

Hemmendinger, Sarah A.

Hirsch, Emily (Washington)

Howell, Coby (Washington)

Ireland, Mr. Kiel

Ireland, Kiel Brunetti (Washington)

Island, State of

Kassab, Vanessa L (Washington)

Koch, Robert A.

Ladov, Mark H. (Washington)

Liston, Ian (Washington)

Marcus, Lawrence M. (Washington)

Maryland, State of

Massachusetts, State of

McGinty, William (Washington)

Michigan, State of

Milton, Katherine (Washington)

Muqaddam, Rabia (Washington)

Muqaddam, Ms. Rabia

Palma, Neli Nima (Washington)

Range, Ellen E (Washington)

Shavit, Yael (Washington)

Solicitor, Cynthia Alexander,

Solicitor, Aletheia Allen,

Stern, Mrs. Heidi

Stern, Heidi Parry (Washington)

Strubel, Aleeza M. (Washington)

Weiss, Sarah Hunter (Washington)

Wisconsin, State of

Wolf, Lucy (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Mr. Brian

Attorney, Daniel Tenny,

Kipnis, Brian C (Washington)

Miller, Teal Luthy (Washington)

Miller, Ms. Teal

Roth, Jacob Moshe

Takemoto, Mr. Benjamin

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 2:25-cv-01228	Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief	June 30, 2025	June 30, 2025 Complaint
49 2:25-cv-01228	Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction	July 8, 2025	July 8, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
161 2:25-cv-01228	Notice of Motion and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof	Sept. 5, 2025	Sept. 5, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
186 2:25-cv-01228	Order Denying Motion to Stay	Oct. 7, 2025	Oct. 7, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 2841594
190 2:25-cv-01228	Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss State of Washington et al. v. United States Department of Education et al.	Oct. 21, 2025	Oct. 21, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 2966255
193 2:25-cv-01228	Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction State of Washington et al. v. United States Department of Education et al.	Oct. 27, 2025	Oct. 27, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 3004675
46 25-07157	Opinion denying stay of preliminary injunction State of Washington v. U.S. Department of Education U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 3486895
269 2:25-cv-01228	Order on Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment State of Washington et al. v. United States Department of Education et al.	Dec. 19, 2025	Dec. 19, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 3690779
276 2:25-cv-01228	Notice Of Motion And Motion To Alter Or Amend Judgment And Order On Joint Status Report State of Washington et al. v. United States Department of Education et al.	Dec. 30, 2025	Dec. 30, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
356 2:25-cv-01228	Order Memorializing Oral Ruling on Defendants' Motion to Amend and Plaintiffs' Motion to Enforce	Jan. 22, 2026	Jan. 22, 2026 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 20, 2026, 5:12 a.m.

Docket for: State of Washington v. United States Department of Education

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	June 30, 2025	COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # BWAWDC-9052754) Attorney Ellen E Range added to party State of Washington(pty:pla) filed by State of New Mexico, State of Maine, State of California, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin, State of Nevada, State of Illinois, State of Colorado, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Maryland, State of Connecticut, People of the State of Michigan, State of Delaware.(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 06/30/2025)	Clearinghouse
2	June 30, 2025	CIVIL COVER SHEET; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Range, Ellen) (Main Document 2 replaced on 7/1/2025) to replace malformed PDF (MIH). (Entered: 06/30/2025)	RECAP
3	June 30, 2025	PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re 1 Complaint,, United States Department of Education by All Plaintiffs (Range, Ellen) (Entered: 06/30/2025)	RECAP
4	June 30, 2025	PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re 1 Complaint,, Linda McMahon by All Plaintiffs (Range, Ellen) (Entered: 06/30/2025)	RECAP
5	June 30, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jennifer Katherine Chung on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Chung, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/30/2025)	RECAP
6	June 30, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 06/30/2025)	RECAP
7	July 1, 2025	Notice of Filing Deficiency *Action Required* Improper Signature - Secondary Attorney(s).See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MIH)(cc Attorney Cynthia Alexander via Ad Hoc) (Entered: 07/01/2025)	RECAP
8	July 1, 2025	Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to all Defendants. (MIH) (Entered: 07/01/2025)	RECAP
9	July 1, 2025	AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on U.S. Department of Education; Linda McMahon on 7/7/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/01/2025)	RECAP
	July 1, 2025	District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson added. (MIH)
	July 1, 2025	Add and Terminate Judges
10	July 2, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Neil Giovanatti FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff The People of the State of Michigan (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9055425 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
11	July 2, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff The People of the State of Michigan. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
12	July 2, 2025	ORDER re 10 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Neil Giovanatti for The People of the State of Michigan, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
13	July 2, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Sarah H. Weiss FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Colorado (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9057308 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
14	July 2, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Colorado. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
15	July 2, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Sarah A. Forster FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Maine (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9057313 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
16	July 2, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Maine. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)	RECAP
	July 2, 2025	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
17	July 3, 2025	ORDER re 13 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Sarah Hunter Weiss for Plaintiff State of Colorado, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
18	July 3, 2025	ORDER re 15 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Sarah Forster for Plaintiff State of Maine, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
19	July 3, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Mark Ladov FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of New York (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9057574 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
20	July 3, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of New York. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
21	July 3, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Frances Colbert FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Wisconsin (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9057640 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
22	July 3, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Wisconsin. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
23	July 3, 2025	ORDER re 19 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Mark H. Ladov for Plaintiff State of New York, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
	July 3, 2025	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	July 3, 2025	Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
	July 3, 2025	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 21 by attorney Frances Colbert will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Frances Colbert) (KB)
24	July 5, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Coby Howell FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Oregon (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9059363 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
25	July 5, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Oregon. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
26	July 5, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Katherine B. Dirks FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9059366 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
27	July 5, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
28	July 5, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Yael Shavit FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9059368 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
29	July 5, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Andrew M. Ammirati FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Connecticut (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9059369 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
30	July 5, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Connecticut. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
31	July 5, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Kyla Duffy FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Rhode Island (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9059371 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
32	July 5, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of Rhode Island. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/05/2025)	RECAP
33	July 7, 2025	STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
34	July 7, 2025	ORDER REGARDING CHAMBERS PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
35	July 7, 2025	ORDER re 26 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Katherine Brady Dirks for Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
36	July 7, 2025	ORDER re 31 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Kyla Duffy for Plaintiff State of Rhode Island, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
37	July 7, 2025	ORDER re 21 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Frances Colbert for Plaintiff State of Wisconsin, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
38	July 7, 2025	ORDER re 24 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Coby Howell for Plaintiff State of Oregon, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
39	July 7, 2025	PRAECIPE to attach document re 28 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
40	July 7, 2025	PRAECIPE to attach document re 29 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Plaintiff State of Connecticut (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
41	July 7, 2025	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs (Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
42	July 7, 2025	ORDER re 28 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 29 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Yael Shavit for Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Attorney Andrew M. Ammirati for State of Connecticut, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
43	July 7, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Cynthia L Alexander on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Alexander, Cynthia) (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
	July 7, 2025	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	July 7, 2025	Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
	July 7, 2025	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 28 by attorney Yael Shavit will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Yael Shavit) (KB)
44	July 8, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Aletheia V. P. Allen FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of New Mexico (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9062193 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
45	July 8, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lucy Wolf on behalf of Plaintiff State of New Mexico. (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
46	July 8, 2025	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lawrence M. Marcus FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of New Mexico (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9062236 (Wolf, Lucy) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
47	July 8, 2025	ORDER re 46 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 44 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneys Lawrence M. Marcus, and Aletheia Allen for Plaintiff State of New Mexico, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
48	July 8, 2025	MOTION for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to File Overlength Brief) Noting Date 7/8/2025, (Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
49	July 8, 2025	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injuction) Noting Date 8/5/2025, 8/15/2025 9/5/2025 10/9/2025, (Range, Ellen) Modified on 7/21/2025 (DS). Modified noting date per Dkt. 172 Order on 9/12/2025 (KRA). (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injuction View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
50	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Ellen Range filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D, # 5 Exhibit Attachment E, # 6 Exhibit Attachment F, # 7 Exhibit Attachment G, # 8 Exhibit Attachment H, # 9 Exhibit Attachment I, # 10 Exhibit Attachment J, # 11 Exhibit Attachment K, # 12 Exhibit Attachment L, # 13 Exhibit Attachment M, # 14 Exhibit Attachment N, # 15 Exhibit Attachment O, # 16 Exhibit Attachment P, # 17 Exhibit Attachment Q, # 18 Exhibit Attachment R)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on PACER 4 Exhibit Attachment D View on PACER 5 Exhibit Attachment E View on PACER 6 Exhibit Attachment F View on PACER 7 Exhibit Attachment G View on PACER 8 Exhibit Attachment H View on PACER 9 Exhibit Attachment I View on PACER 10 Exhibit Attachment J View on PACER 11 Exhibit Attachment K View on PACER 12 Exhibit Attachment L View on PACER 13 Exhibit Attachment M View on PACER 14 Exhibit Attachment N View on PACER 15 Exhibit Attachment O View on PACER 16 Exhibit Attachment P View on PACER 17 Exhibit Attachment Q View on PACER 18 Exhibit Attachment R View on PACER	RECAP
51	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Kristin Baranski filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on RECAP	RECAP
52	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Jack Bareilles filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Attachment 2 View on RECAP	RECAP
53	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D, # 5 Exhibit Attachment E)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit Attachment D View on RECAP 5 Exhibit Attachment E View on RECAP	RECAP
54	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Joel Cisneros filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
55	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Karen DeOrian filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
56	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Andrew Furedi filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
57	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Julie Giannini-Previde filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment 2 View on RECAP	RECAP
58	July 8, 2025	ORDER granting Plaintiff's 48 Motion for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs. Defendants may file an opposition brief of up to 11,142 words in length, and Plaintiffs may file a reply brief of up to 5,571 words in length. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
59	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Janee Both Gragg Ph.D filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
60	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Tim A. Hire filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on PACER 4 Exhibit Attachment D View on RECAP	RECAP
61	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Jason Iversen filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
62	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Jamie Jensen filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on PACER 4 Exhibit Attachment D View on RECAP	RECAP
63	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Chandra Khan, Ph.D filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP	RECAP
64	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Carolyn Kleinsmith filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
65	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Kerri Knight-Teague filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
66	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Lisa Miller - MHSP filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP	RECAP
67	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Lisa Miller - SBMH filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP	RECAP
68	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Gayle Nadler filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
69	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Nicola Parr filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 3 Exhibit Attachment 3)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment 3 View on RECAP	RECAP
70	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Catherine Draper Rodriguez filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
71	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Heather Chamberlin Scholle filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on RECAP	RECAP
72	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Molly Strear filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on PACER 4 Exhibit Attachment D View on RECAP	RECAP
73	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. David M. Totson, Sr. - MHSP filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
74	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. David M. Totson, Sr. - SBMH filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
75	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Jaqueline R. Anderson and Dr. David Hulac - CRiSP filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
76	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Jaqueline R. Anderson and Dr. David Hulac - TiSP filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
77	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Kenneth Christensen filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 3 Exhibit Attachment 3)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
78	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Corinne Lengsfeld filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 3 Exhibit Attachment 3, # 4 Exhibit Attachment 4)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
79	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Emily Matuszewicz filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
80	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Danielle Ongart filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
81	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Laura Curran filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
82	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Miguel Garcia-Diaz filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
83	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Richard Mocarski filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
84	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Tony Sanders filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D, # 5 Exhibit Attachment E, # 6 Exhibit Attachment F)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
85	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Denise Barton filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
86	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Guy Alain Amoussou Ph.D filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
87	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Jodi J. Frey, Ph.D., LCSW-C filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
88	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Dr. Megan Welter filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
89	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Scott Hutchins filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
90	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Jamie Owen-DeSchryver, Ph.D filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 3 Exhibit Attachment 3, # 4 Exhibit Attachment 4)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit Attachment 4 View on PACER	RECAP
91	July 8, 2025	DECLARATION of Laura Gilge filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Range, Ellen) (Entered: 07/08/2025) 1 Exhibit Attachment A View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attachment B View on PACER 3 Exhibit Attachment C View on PACER	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Spending Freezes/Cuts

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Washington, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Department of Educarion

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Separation of Powers

Spending/Appropriations Clauses

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:25-cv-01228

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 25-07157

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 26-00510

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Funding

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of State of Washington v. United States Department of Education, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/46751/ (last updated 3/3/2026).