Case: State of California v. United States Department of Agriculture

COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Filing Fee: $405.00, receipt number ACANDC-20941692) against Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Agriculture. Injunction against the US government/official or APA vacatur requested. Filed by State of Maryland, State of Wisconsin, District of Columbia, State of New York, State of New Mexico, State of California, State of Oregon, State of Michigan, State of New Jersey, State of Delaware, State of Maine, State of Arizona, State of Illinois, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of Washington, State of Hawai'i, State of Colorado, Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Rhode Island, State of Connecticut. (Buxton, Maria) (Filed on 7/28/2025) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

Proposed Summons. (Buxton, Maria) (Filed on 7/28/2025) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20943975.) filed by State of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Luh, James) (Filed on 7/29/2025) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20944203.) filed by State of Connecticut. (Medeiros, Janelle) (Filed on 7/29/2025) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

Case assigned to Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/29/2025) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

First MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20944966.) filed by State of Illinois. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Letter of Good Standing)(Gaber, Sherief) (Filed on 7/29/2025)

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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/24/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/31/2025 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. (Attachments: (1) Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/29/2025)

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Summons Issued as to Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Agriculture. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/29/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number BCANDC-20946278.) filed by State of New York. (Attachments: (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Ladov, Mark) (Filed on 7/29/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20949401.) filed by State of Colorado. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Moskowitz, David) (Filed on 7/30/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20952309.) filed by State of Michigan. (Attachments: (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Giovanatti, Neil) (Filed on 7/30/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20954910.) filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Mayo, Steven) (Filed on 7/31/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20955078.) filed by District of Columbia. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Hill, Nicole) (Filed on 7/31/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20955684.) filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Payne, Taylor) (Filed on 7/31/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Brendan D. Kreckel ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20956583.) filed by State of Maine. (Attachments: (1) Supplement Certificate of Good Standing)(Kreckel, Brendan) (Filed on 7/31/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20958272.) filed by State of Oregon. (Kennedy, Scott) (Filed on 7/31/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20959859.) filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Richie, Joseph) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20960861.) filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Tipton, Laura) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

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GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of James C. Luh is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Janelle R. Medeiros is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Sherief Gaber is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20963519.) filed by State of Washington. (McGinty, William) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Mark Ladov is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of David Z. Moskowitz is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Neil Giovanatti is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Steven Travis Mayo is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20963667.) filed by State of Washington. (Chung, Jennifer) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Nicole S. Hill is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Taylor Payne is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Brendan Kreckel is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Scott P. Kennedy is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Joseph Richie is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 1, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice, (Filing Fee: $328.00, receipt number ACANDC-20966342) filed by State of Rhode Island. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Becker, Madeline ) (Filed on 8/4/2025) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20967409.) filed by State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Keckhaver, Karla ) (Filed on 8/4/2025) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20968125.) filed by State of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Crawford, Hayleigh ) (Filed on 8/4/2025) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20976156.) filed by State of Nevada. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Stern, Heidi) (Filed on 8/5/2025) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20977826.) filed by State of Michigan. (Attachments: (1) Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Beach, Bryan) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Laura C. Tipton is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of William McGinty is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Jennifer K. Chung is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Madeline R. Becker is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Karla Z. Keckhaver is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Hayleigh S. Crawford is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 6, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20982192.) filed by State of New York. (Dona, Julie) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Heidi Parry Stern is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 7, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Bryan W. Beach is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 7, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Julie Dona is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 7, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20986466.) filed by State of Hawai'i. (Attachments: (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Fernandes, Kalikoonalani) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20986506.) filed by State of Hawai'i. (Attachments: (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Day, David) (Filed on 8/7/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Heidi Parry Stern on behalf of State of Nevada (Stern, Heidi) (Filed on 8/8/2025) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by State of California re 1 Complaint,,, 8 Summons Issued (Buxton, Maria) (Filed on 8/11/2025) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20998001.) filed by State of New Jersey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Chand, Kashif) (Filed on 8/12/2025) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Kalikoonalani Fernandes is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 12, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2025) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of David D. Day is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 12, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2025) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Kashif T. Chand is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 12, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2025) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21010111.) filed by State of Arizona. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Davis, Luci) (Filed on 8/14/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Luci D. Davis is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 15, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/15/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21021569.) filed by State of Illinois. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - H. Khera)(Khera, Harpreet) (Filed on 8/18/2025)

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MOTION to Stay or for Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of California, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin, State of Maine, State of New York, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, District of Columbia, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois. Motion Hearing set for 10/3/2025 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 9/2/2025. Replies due by 9/9/2025. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order, (2) Declaration of M. Buxton, (3) Declaration of R. Piazza, (4) Index of Plaintiff States' Agency Declarations Submitted In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion For a Stay or Preliminary Injunction, (5) Declaration of A. Rogers, (6) Declaration of A. Fernandez-Garcia, (7) Declaration of R. Gillette, (8) Declaration of A. McClelland, (9) Declaration of E. Canada, (10) Declaration of T. Hall, (11) Declaration of S. Morishige, (12) Declaration of K. Reagan, (13) Declaration of L. Dennis, (14) Declaration of I. Yaffe, (15) Declaration of R. Lopez, (16) Declaration of M. Cole, (17) Declaration of D. Haywood, (18) Declaration of S. Moore, (19) Declaration of S. Adelman, (20) Declaration of K. Armijo, (21) Declaration of W. DeMarco, (22) Declaration of C. Carpenter-Seguin, (23) Declaration of K. Merolla-Brito, (24) Declaration of C. Reyes, (25) Declaration of D. Standridge)(Buxton, Maria) (Filed on 8/18/2025)

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3 Declaration of R. Piazza

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4 Index of Plaintiff States' Agency Declarations Submitted In Support of Pla

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5 Declaration of A. Rogers

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6 Declaration of A. Fernandez-Garcia

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7 Declaration of R. Gillette

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8 Declaration of A. McClelland

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9 Declaration of E. Canada

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10 Declaration of T. Hall

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11 Declaration of S. Morishige

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12 Declaration of K. Reagan

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13 Declaration of L. Dennis

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14 Declaration of I. Yaffe

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15 Declaration of R. Lopez

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16 Declaration of M. Cole

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17 Declaration of D. Haywood

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18 Declaration of S. Moore

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19 Declaration of S. Adelman

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20 Declaration of K. Armijo

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21 Declaration of W. DeMarco

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22 Declaration of C. Carpenter-Seguin

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23 Declaration of K. Merolla-Brito

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24 Declaration of C. Reyes

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25 Declaration of D. Standridge

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Robin L. Goldfaden on behalf of State of California (Goldfaden, Robin) (Filed on 8/18/2025)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Harpreet Khera is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 19, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/19/2025) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Sebastian Brady on behalf of State of California (Brady, Sebastian) (Filed on 8/21/2025)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Janelle Medeiros on behalf of State of Connecticut (Medeiros, Janelle) (Filed on 8/22/2025)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Benjamin Kurland on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General (Kurland, Benjamin) (Filed on 8/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Bradley Philip Humphreys on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General (Humphreys, Bradley) (Filed on 8/25/2025)

CLERK'S NOTICE - Please be advised that motions not taken under submission require an in-person appearance by counsel.

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Shorten Time on Plaintiffs' Motion For Stay or Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 59) filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of California, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin, State of Maine, State of New York, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, District of Columbia, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Brady, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brady, Sebastian) (Filed on 8/25/2025) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

Clerk's Notice

ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO SUBMIT COURTESY COPIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT'S STANDING ORDERS. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 26, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2025) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

ORDER GRANTING AS MODIFIED THE PARTIES' STIPULATED REQUEST TO SHORTEN TIME. Defendant USDA's opposition will remain due on September 2, 2025, and it shall submit a chambers copy of its opposition no later than September 3, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by September 8, 2025, and shall submit a chambers copy of its reply no later than September 9. 2025. The Court shall hear oral argument on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Stay or Preliminary Injunction at 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2025, in Courtroom 7. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 26, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2025) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21058763.) filed by State of Delaware. (Gibson, Rosanna) (Filed on 8/27/2025) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings No NEF

Reset Deadlines as to 59 MOTION to Stay or for Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support. Opposition due by 9/2/2025. Reply due by 9/8/2025. Motion Hearing reset to 9/16/2025 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/27/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Rosanna E. Gibson is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 28, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2025)

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re [59] MOTION to Stay or for Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support ) filed byUnited States Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General. (Attachments: (1) Declaration of Shiela Corley)(Kurland, Benjamin) (Filed on 9/2/2025)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Katherine Dirks ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21090385.) filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Attachments: (1) Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Dirks, Katherine) (Filed on 9/4/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Katherine Brady Dirks is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on September 5, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/5/2025)

REPLY (re 59 MOTION to Stay or for Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support ) / Plaintiff States' Reply In Support of Motion For Stay or Preliminary Injunction filed byOffice of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of California, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin, State of Maine, State of New York, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, District of Columbia, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Brady, # 2 Declaration of A. McClelland, # 3 Declaration of B. Campbell, # 4 Declaration of M. Ladov)(Brady, Sebastian) (Filed on 9/8/2025) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

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3 Declaration of B. Campbell

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4 Declaration of M. Ladov

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First MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21111115.) filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Thomson, Cassandra) (Filed on 9/10/2025)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Cassandra Thomson is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on September 11, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2025)

NOTICE regarding Plaintiff Nevada by United States Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gina Brand)(Kurland, Benjamin) (Filed on 9/15/2025) Modified on 9/15/2025 (kam2, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/15/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maxine M. Chesney:

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 9/16/2025 before Judge Maxine M. Chesney by United States Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General, for Court Reporter Kendra Steppler. (Kurland, Benjamin) (Filed on 9/17/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 9/16/2025 before Judge Maxine M. Chesney by State of California, for Court Reporter Kendra Steppler. (Brady, Sebastian) (Filed on 9/17/2025)

Transcript of Proceedings held on September 16, 2025, before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Court Reporter Kendra Steppler, email at kendra_steppler@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re [80] Transcript Order, ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/17/2025. (Related documents(s) [80]) (Steppler, Kendra) (Filed on 9/18/2025)

ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AS TO ALL PLAINTIFF STATES OTHER THAN STATE OF NEVADA; SETTING FURTHER BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING DATE. 1. The Court finds Plaintiff States, other than the State of Nevada, have shown their entitlement to a temporary restraining order. Specifically, with respect to all Plaintiff States other than the State of Nevada, the USDA is hereby TEMPORARILY ENJOINED from acting on the above-discussed formal warning letters, including by disallowing SNAP funding. 2. To the extent Plaintiff States seek preliminary relief on behalf of the State of Nevada, the motion is hereby DENIED. 3. To the extent Plaintiff States seek a preliminary injunction on behalf of all other Plaintiff States, the Court sets the following briefing schedule and hearing:a. No later than September 26, 2025, Plaintiff States may file a Supplemental Reply, limited to ten pages in length exclusive of any exhibits, to address the USDA's argument that, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2020(e)(8)(A), it is entitled to receive the data sought. b. No later than September 26, 2025, USDA may file a Supplemental Opposition, limited to ten pages in length exclusive of any exhibits, to address, in the event a preliminary injunction is granted, any form of relief as an alternative to that granted in the Temporary Restraining Order. c. No later than October 3, 2025, Plaintiff States may file a response, limited to ten pages in length exclusive of any exhibits, to any such supplemental opposition. d. The Court will conduct a hearing on Plaintiff States' motion for a preliminary injunction on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on September 19, 2025. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/18/2025)

Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings No NEF

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 59 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support. Motion Hearing set for 10/9/2025 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/19/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Agriculture, Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Filed by State of Maryland, State of Wisconsin, District of Columbia, State of New York, State of New Mexico, State of California, State of Oregon, State of Michigan, State of New Jersey, State of Delaware, State of Maine, State of Arizona, State of Illinois, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of Washington, State of Hawai'i, State of Colorado, Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Rhode Island, State of Connecticut, Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Buxton, Maria) (Filed on 9/22/2025) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Ex Parte Application to Modify Temporary Restraining Order to Include Additional Plaintiff State Pennsylvania filed by Office of the Governor ex rel. Andy Beshear, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of California, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin, State of Maine, State of New York, Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, District of Columbia, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Brady, # 2 Declaration of H. Pham, # 3 Proposed Order)(Bellamy, William) (Filed on 9/22/2025) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

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CLERK'S NOTICE - SCHEDULING ZOOM WEBINAR - SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 AT 11:00 AM. Status Conference set for 9/23/2025 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/mmc Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Status Conference set for 9/23/2025 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.),. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/23/2025) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maxine M. Chesney: Status/Scheduling Conference held by Zoom on 9/23/2025.State of Pennsylvania's supplemental brief due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/24/2025; Defendant's Opposition due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/26/2025. State of Pennsylvania's Reply due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/29/2025. Hearing on Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order set for 9/30/2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Daylight) in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/mmc Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/.State of Pennsylvania's supplemental brief due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/24/2025; Defendant's Opposition due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/26/2025. State of Pennsylvania's Reply due by 4:00 pm (Eastern Daylight) on 9/29/2025. Hearing on Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order set for 9/30/2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Daylight) in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. TDigital Recording Time: 11:00 - 11:40 - Zoom Recording. Plaintiff Attorney for State of California and appearing for all Plaintiff States: Sebastian Brady.State of Pennsylvania Attorney: Michael Fischer. Defendant Attorney: Bradley Humphreys. Attachment: Civil Minutes. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/23/2025) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

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Brief re 85 Ex Parte Application to Modify Temporary Restraining Order to Include Additional Plaintiff State Pennsylvania filed byJosh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pham Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Fischer Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Supplemental Pham Declaration)(Related document(s) 85 ) (Fischer, Michael) (Filed on 9/24/2025) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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