Case: United States of America v. The State of California

2:25-cv-06230 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: July 9, 2025

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Case Summary

This case involves a challenge b​​y the US Government against California’s “contribut[ion] to the historic rise in egg prices by imposing unnecessary red tape on the production of eggs.” On July 9, 2025, the United States of America filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against California and its Governor; the Secretary of the California Department of Food & Agriculture; the Director of the California Department of Public Health; and the Attorney G…

This case involves a challenge b​​y the US Government against California’s “contribut[ion] to the historic rise in egg prices by imposing unnecessary red tape on the production of eggs.”

On July 9, 2025, the United States of America filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against California and its Governor; the Secretary of the California Department of Food & Agriculture; the Director of the California Department of Public Health; and the Attorney General of California. The case was assigned to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi. 

The Government challenged certain provisions of California law that have raised the price of eggs and egg products, alleging that Defendants' actions violated the Supremacy Clause and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA). Specifically, the Government contended that the EPIA provides that it is the responsibility of the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a uniform policy that protects human health in connection with the quality, inspection, labeling, and packaging of shell eggs, and expressly preempts state laws intended to regulate the quality and condition of eggs, including CA’s Proposition 2, AB1437, and Proposition 12 at issue here. Pursuant to the Supremacy Clause, the Government sought a declaration invalidating and permanently enjoining the enforcement of the challenged provisions of CA law. 

Before California responded to the complaint, three motions to intervene were filed. The first was filed on July 28, 2025, by Defendant-Intervenors Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., and Animal Outlook, who sought to intervene as “nonprofit organizations that crafted, sponsored, supported, and were instrumental in helping pass the laws challenged by Plaintiff and are dedicated to preventing farm animal cruelty, and to upholding and protecting Proposition 12 and AB 1437.” The second was filed by Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers on August 1, who sought to intervene as “California egg farmers who have a direct and substantial interest in ensuring that the California food safety and animal welfare provisions challenged in this action are upheld.” Finally, the third motion was filed by Defendant-Intervenors The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action on September 18, who sought intervention as “frequent and consistent voices in litigation surrounding Proposition 12.” The court held a hearing on the three motions to intervene on September 22, 2025, and the next day, granted all three motions to intervene.

On September 2, 2025, the Government filed its First Amended Complaint. In the Amended Complaint, the Government added a challenge to Section 25996 of the California Health and Safety Code, seeking a declaration that it was also expressly preempted by EPIA, violated the Supremacy Clause, and was invalid, and an injunction against its enforcement. Section 25996 provides that, “[c]ommencing January 1, 2015, a shelled egg shall not be sold or contracted for sale for human consumption in California if the seller knows or should have known that the egg is the product of an egg-laying hen that was confined on a farm or place that is not in compliance with animal care standards set forth in [§ 25990].”

California answered the complaint on September 26, and on October 26, four motions were filed. First, the Defendant-Intervenors Center For a Humane Economy And Animal Wellness Action filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a preemption claim as a matter of law. Second, the Defendant-Intervenors Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., and Animal Outlook also filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that the Government does not have standing; in 2018, President Trump’s Solicitor General argued against plaintiffs’ claim that the Inspection Act preempted AB1437; and the complaint fails to state a claim. Third, the State of California filed a motion to dismiss, also arguing that the US Government lacked standing and  failed to state a plausible theory of preemption upon which relief can be granted. Fourth and finally, the Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers filed a motion for summary judgment on substantially the same grounds as the other three motions. 

A hearing was scheduled for January 12, 2026. The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Madena Mustafa (10/13/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bailey, John (California)

Haas, Alexander K. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Boynton, Brian M. (California)

Fugere, Leah Marie (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Blome, Jessica L. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:25-cv-06230

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

Complaint
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2:25-cv-06230

Appendix Redline

Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

56

2:25-cv-06230

Intervene AND Intervene AND Intervene

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

60

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Dismiss Case

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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Docket

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Last updated Oct. 23, 2025, 1:29 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Attorney Joseph William Tursi added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

PACER
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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (mza) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (mza) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 3, Summons Request 6, Summons Request 5, Summons Request 7, Summons Request 4 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (mza) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendant The State of California. (lc) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendant Gavin C. Newsom. (lc) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendant Rob Bonta. (lc) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendant Erica Pan. (lc) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendant Karen Ross. (lc) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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(Court only) GENERIC COURT ONLY: Case assigned from district-wide case assignment deck for cases seeking nationwide or statewide relief. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (mza) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by Defendant-Intervenors Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., Animal Outlook. Motion set for hearing on 8/25/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Caitlin Hawks, # 2 Declaration of Chris Holbein, # 3 Memorandum, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit 1: [Proposed] Answer, # 6 Declaration of Sharon Nunez, # 7 Declaration of Benjamin Williamson, # 8 Declaration of Matthew Dominguez, # 9 Declaration of Gene Baur, # 10 Declaration of Hannah Truxell) (Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Humane World for Animals(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Animal Legal Defense Fund(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Animal Equality(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party The Humane League(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Farm Sanctuary(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Compassion in World Farming, Inc.(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bruce Andrew Wagman added to party Animal Outlook(pty:bkmov)) (Wagman, Bruce) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

1 Declaration of Caitlin Hawks

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2 Declaration of Chris Holbein

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3 Memorandum

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4 Proposed Order

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5 Exhibit 1: [Proposed] Answer

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6 Declaration of Sharon Nunez

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7 Declaration of Benjamin Williamson

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8 Declaration of Matthew Dominguez

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9 Declaration of Gene Baur

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10 Declaration of Hannah Truxell

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July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 24 by movants Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., Animal Outlook. The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

PACER
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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 24 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. A notice of interested parties shall be filed no later than 5 days from entry of this Order. (smo) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

PACER
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John Bailey counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney John Bailey added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Bailey, John) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant-Intervenors Animal Equality, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Outlook, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., Farm Sanctuary, Humane World for Animals, The Humane League, (Wagman, Bruce) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 28 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. No named intervenors are listed listed on title page.. just generic title ONLY " Intervenors". Body Text as to interested parties left "BLANK"... no party named Nor "None". In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 28 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The document is stricken. (smo) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant-Intervenors Animal Equality, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Outlook, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., Farm Sanctuary, Humane World for Animals, The Humane League, (Wagman, Bruce) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by Intervenor-Defendant Association of California Egg Farmers. Motion set for hearing on 9/8/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support, # 2 Declaration of Debra Murdock in Support, # 3 Declaration of Thomas G. Saunders in Support, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Proposed Answer and Affirmative Defenses) (Attorney Brian M. Boynton added to party Association of California Egg Farmers(pty:intvd)) (Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support

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2 Declaration of Debra Murdock in Support

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3 Declaration of Thomas G. Saunders in Support

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4 Proposed Order

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5 Proposed Answer and Affirmative Defenses

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Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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33

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Intervenor-Defendant Association of California Egg Farmers, (Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

PACER
34

PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Karen Ross served on 7/21/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Erica Pan served on 7/21/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Rob Bonta served on 7/21/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Gavin C. Newsom served on 7/21/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant The State of California served on 7/21/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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NOTICE of Change of address by Brian M. Boynton attorney for Intervenor Defendant Association of California Egg Farmers. Changing attorneys address to 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037. Filed by Intervenor Defendant Association of California Egg Farmers. (Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kristin A. Liska counsel for Defendants Rob Bonta, Gavin C. Newsom, Erica Pan, Karen Ross, The State of California. Adding Kristin A. Liska as counsel of record for State of California; Gavin Newsom; Karen Ross; Erica Pan; Rob Bonta for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants State of California; Gavin Newsom; Karen Ross; Erica Pan; Rob Bonta. (Attorney Kristin A. Liska added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Kristin A. Liska added to party Gavin C. Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Kristin A. Liska added to party Erica Pan(pty:dft), Attorney Kristin A. Liska added to party Karen Ross(pty:dft), Attorney Kristin A. Liska added to party The State of California(pty:dft))(Liska, Kristin) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido counsel for Defendants Rob Bonta, Gavin C. Newsom, Erica Pan, Karen Ross, The State of California. Adding Kristen C.A. Kido as counsel of record for State of California; Gavin Newsom; Karen Ross; Erica Pan; Rob Bonta for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants State of California; Gavin Newsom; Karen Ross; Erica Pan; Rob Bonta. (Attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido added to party Gavin C. Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido added to party Erica Pan(pty:dft), Attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido added to party Karen Ross(pty:dft), Attorney Kristen Chantal Akemi Kido added to party The State of California(pty:dft))(Kido, Kristen) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Rob Bonta answer now due 9/10/2025; Gavin C. Newsom answer now due 9/10/2025; The State of California answer now due 9/10/2025; Karen Ross answer now due 9/10/2025; Erica Pan answer now due 9/10/2025, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendants Rob Bonta; Gavin C. Newsom; The State of California; Karen Ross; Erica Pan. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order Granting Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by No More than 30 days (L.R. 8-3))(Kido, Kristen) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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ORDER Granting Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by No More than 30 days (L.R. 8-3) (ECF No. 42) granting Stipulation 42 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' responsive pleading to Plaintiffs complaint is to be filed on or by September 10, 2025. (bm) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

Aug. 6, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 36, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 35, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 37, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 38 . The following error(s) was/were found: Filer selected incorrect Statute Prompt as "FRCP 5(b)(2)(D)" resulting in incorrect docket text as being served on Clerk's Office of USDC as agent for the named defendant. Missing name of actual agent who was served In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Aug. 11, 2025

Aug. 11, 2025

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Mark C. Scarsi re: MOTION to Intervene (ECF No. 32 ) and MOTION to Intervene (ECF No. 24 ) previously scheduled for August 25, and September 8, 2025, respectively. Due to the Court unavailability on September 8, 2025, the Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the hearing for both motions to September 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 2025

PACER

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 13, 2025

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Notice of Availability filed by Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers. (Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Redline)(Bailey, John) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

1 Appendix Redline

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Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

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Joint STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule filed by Defendants Rob Bonta, Gavin C. Newsom, Erica Pan, Karen Ross, The State of California. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order Setting Briefing Schedule)(Liska, Kristin) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

1 [Proposed] Order Setting Briefing Schedule

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Sept. 11, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: RE: STIPULATION TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE 48 . Plaintiff United States of America; Defendants State of California, Gavin C. Newsom, Karen Ross, Erica Pan, and Rob Bonta; and Proposed Defendant Intervenors Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., and Animal Outlook filed a stipulation proposing a schedule for anticipated motion practice. (Stip., ECF No. 48.) Having reviewed the stipulation, the Court suspends Defendants' deadline to respond to the first amended complaint. The Court intends to discuss the proposed schedule with the parties and proposed intervenors at the September 22 hearing on the motions to intervene, and to reset Defendants' response deadline thereafter. (lc) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

Sept. 12, 2025

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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by Proposed Intervenor Defendants The Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action. Motion set for hearing on 10/27/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Declaration of Scott Edwards, # 3 Declaration of Dr. Annie Harvilicz, # 4 Proposed Order) (Attorney Jessica L. Blome added to party The Center for a Humane Economy(pty:bkmov), Attorney Jessica L. Blome added to party Animal Wellness Action(pty:bkmov)) (Blome, Jessica) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

1 Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Declaration of Scott Edwards

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3 Declaration of Dr. Annie Harvilicz

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4 Proposed Order

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Sept. 18, 2025

Sept. 18, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 50 by The Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action. The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

PACER
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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 50 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. A notice of interested parties shall be filed no later than 5 days from entry of this Order. (smo) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Mark C. Scarsi re: MOTION to Intervene (ECF No. 50 ). The Court, on its own motion, ADVANCES the hearing on the Motion to Intervene from October 27, 2025 to September 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant-Intervenor Animal Wellness Action, The Center for a Humane Economy, (Blome, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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Text Only Scheduling Notice

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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MINUTES of Motion Hearing held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The motion hearing is held. The Court states its tentative views that it is inclined to GRANT the Motions to Intervene (ECF Nos. 24 32 and 50 ). Counsel address the Court. The Court adheres to its tentative views and orders the Motions GRANTED. The Court will adopt the parties' proposed anticipated motion(s) schedule and sets January 12, 2026 as the motion hearing date. The Court also adopts the parties' expanded word limits. A separate and more detailed order will be issued. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Joseph W. Tursi, AUSA. Attorney for Defendant(s): Bruce A. Wagman, Jessica L. Blome, Brian M. Boynton, and Kristen Kido, CA-DOJ. Courtroom Deputy: Stephen Montes Kerr. Time in Court: 17 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (smo) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO INTERVENE (ECF Nos. 24, 32, 50 ) AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: For the reasons presented in the briefs, (e.g., Humane World et al. Mem. 10- 20, ECF No. 24-3), and given Plaintiff and Defendants' non-opposition to the motions, see C.D. Cal. R. 7-12, the Court grants the motions. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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Motion Hearing

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 47 filed by Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers.(Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Intervenor Animal Wellness Action, The Center for a Humane Economy. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss) (Blome, Jessica) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant-Intervenors Animal Equality, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Outlook, Compassion in World Farming, Inc., Farm Sanctuary, Humane World for Animals, The Humane League. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed Order) (Wagman, Bruce) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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2 Proposed Order

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Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Rob Bonta, Gavin C. Newsom, Erica Pan, Karen Ross, The State of California. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice (with Exhibits A-B), # 2 Proposed Order) (Kido, Kristen) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

1 Request for Judicial Notice (with Exhibits A-B)

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2 Proposed Order

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Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts in Support, # 3 Declaration of Brian M. Boynton in Support, # 4 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 5 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 6 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 7 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 8 Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 9 Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 10 Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton, # 11 Declaration of Debra Murdock in Support, # 12 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock, # 13 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock, # 14 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock, # 15 [Proposed] Judgment) (Boynton, Brian) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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3 Declaration of Brian M. Boynton in Support

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5 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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6 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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7 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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8 Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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9 Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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10 Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Brian M. Boynton

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11 Declaration of Debra Murdock in Support

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12 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock

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13 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock

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14 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Debra Murdock

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15 [Proposed] Judgment

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Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Thomas G. Saunders to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendant Association of California Egg Farmers (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-40677844) filed by Defendant-Intervenor Association of California Egg Farmers. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Fugere, Leah) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending PROCEEDINGS DUE TO LAPSE IN FUNDING (mj) filed by Plaintiff, United States of America United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tursi, Joseph) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

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Stay Case

Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 9, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The United States Government

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-DOJ federal government plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State of California, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Supremacy Clause

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Food service / nutrition / hydration