Case: California High-Speed Rail Authority v. United States Department of Transportation

California High-Speed Rail Authority v. United Stated Department of Transportation

COMPLAINT against All Defendants by California High-Speed Rail Authority. Attorney O'Grady, Sharon Louise added. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACAEDC-12345741) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

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3 Exhibit C to Complaint

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4 Exhibit D to Complaint

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5 Civil Cover Sheet

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *Sharon Louise O'Grady* *California Attorney General'S Office Department of Justice* *455 Golden Gate Avenue Ste 11000* *San Francisco, CA 94102*. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP) (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

CLERK'S NOTICE REASSIGNING CASE (TEXT ONLY). This case has been assigned to District Judge Dale A. Drozd and Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. The new case number is: 2:25-cv-2004-DAD-CKD. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

AMENDED CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 11/24/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 VDRP) (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Christopher Kissel on behalf of California High-Speed Rail Authority. Attorney Kissel, Christopher added. (Kissel, Christopher) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

STIPULATION re Re-Obligation of Grant Funds by California High-Speed Rail Authority. (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 8/18/2025 (AJB). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Carter Jansen on behalf of California High-Speed Rail Authority. Attorney Jansen, Carter added. (Jansen, Carter) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: 07/21/25 and 07/22/25 on All Defendants. (Jansen, Carter) Modified on 8/18/2025 (AJB). (Entered: 08/15/2025)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Kathryn Barragan on behalf of Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. Attorney Barragan, Kathryn added. (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

MOTION to DISMISS by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. Motion Hearing set for 11/3/2025 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities)(Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 9/23/2025 (KEZ). (Entered: 09/22/2025)

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MOTION SETTING Briefing and Hearing Schedule re 12 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, by California High-Speed Rail Authority. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jansen, Carter) Modified on 9/29/2025 (VLC). (Entered: 09/26/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/1/2025: On 9/26/2025, the parties in this action filed a 13 joint motion regarding the briefing schedule as to defendants' 12 motion to dismiss. Good cause appearing, the court GRANTS the parties' 13 joint motion and sets the briefing schedule as follows: Plaintiff shall file its opposition to defendants' 12 motion no later than 10/17/2025 and defendants shall file their reply no later than 11/3/2025. The hearing on defendants' 12 motion to dismiss currently set for 11/3/2025 is hereby RESET for 11/17/2025 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale A. Drozd via Zoom. The parties are referred to District Judge Dale A. Drozd's 6 - 1 Standing Order for Zoom appearance information. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by California High-Speed Rail Authority. Motion Hearing set for 11/17/2025 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 10/15/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 10/10/2025)

1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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DECLARATION of Carter M. Jansen in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

DECLARATION of Shannon Bowley in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

DECLARATION of Jamey Matalka in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

DECLARATION of Benjamin Ruiz, Jr. in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

DECLARATION of Daniel Teran in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MOTION for STAY of deadlines due to lapse in appropriations by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 10/15/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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OPPOSITION by California High-Speed Rail Authority to 21 Motion for Stay. (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 10/16/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 10/15/2025)

SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION for STAY due to lapse in appropriations by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 10/17/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 10/16/2025)

RESPONSE by California High-Speed Rail Authority to 23 Motion for Stay. (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 10/17/2025 (AMW). (Entered: 10/16/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/17/2025: The court hereby SETS a hearing regarding defendants' pending 21 Motion for Stay and 23 Supplemental Motion for Stay due to lapse in appropriations on 10/21/2025 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

OPPOSITION by California High-Speed Rail Authority to 12 Motion to Dismiss. (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 10/20/2025 (AJB). (Entered: 10/17/2025)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by California High-Speed Rail Authority in re 26 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

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MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: MOTION HEARING held on 10/21/2025 re 21 MOTION for STAY of deadlines and 23 UPPLEMENTAL MOTION for STAY. Court addressed parties as to disclosure of non-conflict as stated on the record. Court addressed Defense as to motion. Ms. Barragan addressed the court as to furlough as stated on the record. Ms. O'Grady addressed Dft's position as stated on the record. Ms. Barragan replied to Ms. O'Grady's argument. After hearing of arguments, for reasons stated at today's hearing, Dfts' 21 23 motions to stay taken into submission. Order to issue. Plaintiffs Counsel Sharon O'Grady present by Video. Defendants Counsel Kathryn Barragan present by Video. Court Reporter/CD Number: Abigail Torres. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

OPPOSITION to 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Sean Duffy, et al. (Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 10/27/2025 (VLC). (Entered: 10/24/2025)

NOTICE of ERRATA by All Defendants re 29 Opposition to Motion.. (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

AMENDED 29 Opposition to 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. (Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 10/28/2025 (VLC). (Entered: 10/27/2025)

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/28/2025 DENYING 21 & 23 Motion to Stay in Light of Lapse in Appropriations. (Deputy Clerk OML)

NOTICE of ERRATA by California High-Speed Rail Authority re 18 Declaration. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

AMENDED DECLARATION of Jamey Matalka in support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 11/5/2025 (KEZ). (Entered: 11/03/2025)

REPLY by California High-Speed Rail Authority in further support of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 11/5/2025 (KEZ). (Entered: 11/03/2025)

REPLY by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation in support of 12 Motion to Dismiss. (Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 11/5/2025 (KEZ). (Entered: 11/03/2025)

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 11/4/2025: A motion hearing for plaintiff's 15 motion for preliminary injunction is currently scheduled for 11/17/2025 at 1:30 p.m. Upon review of the court's civil hearing calendar schedule for 11/17/2025, the court RESETS the hearing on plaintiff's 15 motion to 11/17/2025 at 2:30 p.m. before District Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom.(Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 11/4/2025: A motion hearing for plaintiff's 12 motion to dismiss is currently scheduled for 11/17/2025 at 1:30 p.m. before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Upon review of the court's civil hearing calendar schedule for 11/17/2025, the court RESETS the hearing on plaintiff's 12 motion to 11/17/2025 at 2:30 p.m. before District Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom.(Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 11/10/2025 DIRECTING parties to file a joint or separate supplemental briefing by 11/14/25 addressing issues within this order re 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Deputy Clerk AMW)

NOTICE of Supplemental in Opposition to 12 Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Authority by California High-Speed Rail Authority . (O'Grady, Sharon) Modified on 11/14/2025 (VLC). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Continue the Initial Scheduling Conference and to Extend the Joint Status Report Deadline by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Barragan, Kathryn) Modified on 11/20/2025 (OML). (Entered: 11/14/2025)

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WITHDRAWAL of 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by California High-Speed Rail Authority. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 11/14/2025: On 11/14/2025, the parties filed a 41 stipulation to vacate the initial scheduling conference. Pursuant to that stipulation and good cause appearing, the initial scheduling conference currently set for 11/24/2025 is hereby VACATED. Within fourteen (14) days of the court's ruling on defendants' 12 motion to dismiss, the parties shall file a proposed scheduling order, including proposed dates and deadlines for the initial scheduling conference and joint status report. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference before District Judge Dale A. Drozd; MOTION HEARING held on 11/17/2025 re 12 Motion to Dismiss filed by Drew Feeley, Sean Duffy, United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration. Court addressed pltf's counsel as to withdrawal of motion for preliminary injunction as stated on the record. Ms. O'Grady addressed the court. Court addressed dft's 12 Motion to Dismiss. Ms. Barragan addressed the court. Ms. O'Grady addressed Ms. Barragan argument. After hearing of arguments, for reasons stated at today's hearing, Dft's 12 Motion to Dismiss12 taken under submission. Order to issue. Plaintiffs Counsel Sharon O'Grady present. Defendants Counsel Kathryn Barragan present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation for proceedings held on 10/21/2025, 11/17/2025 before Judge Dale A. Drozd. MULTIPLE REPORTERS REQUESTED (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 12/09/25 DENYING 12 Motion to Dismiss and DIRECTING Defendants to LODGE the administrative record within 30 days of the date of this order. (Deputy Clerk VLC)

TRANSCRIPT of MOTION HEARING held on 10/21/25, before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, filed by Court Reporter Abigail Torres, Phone number 916-930-4116 E-mail a.torres.reporting@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 1/8/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/20/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2026. (Torres, A) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings MOTION HEARING held on 11/17/2025, before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, filed by Jennifer Coulthard, Phone number 530-537-9312 E-mail Jennifer_Coulthard@Yahoo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 1/9/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/20/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2026. (Deputy Clerk jc) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

MOTION for a Joint Scheduling Order re 43 Minute Order,,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, by Sean Duffy, Federal Railroad Administration, Drew Feeley, United States Department of Transportation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

NOTICE of VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL by California High-Speed Rail Authority. (Jansen, Carter) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 1/7/2026: On 12/23/2025, plaintiff filed a 50 notice of voluntary dismissal of this action, without prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Pursuant to plaintiffs 50 notice, this action is DISMISSED without prejudice. All pending deadlines and hearing dates in this action, if any, are VACATED. Moreover, the court DENIES the parties 49 joint motion to set a case schedule as having been rendered moot in light of this order. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk RAA) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case