Case: Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services v. Donald Trump

Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services et al. v. Donald Trump et al.

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12035923) filed by ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC., TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, SIERRA CLUB, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - FR Notice, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Summons to AG DC, # 4 Summons Summons to AG USA, # 5 Summons Summons to EPA, # 6 Summons Summons to Trump, # 7 Summons Summons to Zeldin)(Buckley, Sarah) (Attachment 2 replaced on 10/22/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 10/22/2025)

1 Exhibit Ex 1 - FR Notice

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Summons Summons to AG DC

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4 Summons Summons to AG USA

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5 Summons Summons to EPA

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6 Summons Summons to Trump

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7 Summons Summons to Zeldin

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Matthew Kron on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Deena Tumeh on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Tumeh, Deena) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Lea Riley on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Riley, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sarah Buckley, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12036881. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zmtm)

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Plaintiffs. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-1852. (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rosalie Giselle Winn, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12038532. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Abel J. Russ on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT (Russ, Abel) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 2 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 3 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 4 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 5 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 6 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure, # 7 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure)(Kron, Adam) Modified on 10/24/2025 (mg). (Entered: 10/23/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/23/2025. (lccrc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by SIERRA CLUB (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 12 LCvR 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests,,. The following error(s) need correction: Other- Please refile LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests as separate docket entries. (mg)

Notice of Error

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/24/2025. (lccrc3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rosalie Winn on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (Winn, Rosalie) (Main Document 19 replaced on 10/27/2025) (mg). (Entered: 10/27/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (Winn, Rosalie) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sage Lincoln, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12057791. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Samantha Liskow on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (Liskow, Samantha) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT (Russ, Abel) (Main Document 23 replaced on 11/6/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 11/04/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/4/2025. (lccrc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Appearance by Sage Lincoln on behalf of AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES (Lincoln, Sage) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 10/30/2025. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 11/20/2025. (Buckley, Sarah) Modified on 11/14/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 10/30/2025. (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 10/29/2025 (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD TRUMP served on 11/4/2025 (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. LEE ZELDIN served on 10/30/2025 (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on the United States Attorney. (Buckley, Sarah) Modified on 11/17/2025 to correct party (zjm). (Entered: 11/14/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/30/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/29/2025. (See Docket Entry 30 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 25 Summons Returned Executed as to DC Attorney General,. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect event. Please refile using Summons Returned executed as to US Attorney. Please enter date of delivery (not date mailed). Please refile. (zjm)

Notice of Error

Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint by DONALD TRUMP, LEE ZELDIN, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brown, Laura) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 32 Motion to Extend Time to File a Responsive Pleading. Defendants' responsive pleading is now due no later than January 29, 2026. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/8/2025. (lccrc3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Jeffrey Martin on behalf of All Defendants (Martin, Daniel) (Main Document 33 replaced on 12/22/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 12/17/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by DONALD TRUMP, LEE ZELDIN, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Martin, Daniel) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File, Unopposed MOTION for Briefing Schedule by ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Schon, Michael) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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AMICUS BRIEF by AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS. (Schon, Michael) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File and Motion for Briefing Schedule. The plaintiff's combined response and cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due March 2, 2026. The government's response shall be due by April 17, 2026. Any reply in support of the cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due by May 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/10/2026. (lccrc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/10/2026. (lccrc3)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance by DONALD TRUMP, LEE ZELDIN, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Martin, Daniel) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Adam Matthew Kron (Kron, Adam) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

RESPONSE re 34 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC., RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC., RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: The government has moved to consolidate Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services v. Trump, No. 25-cv-3745; Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution v. Trump, No. 25-cv-4469; Cleanaire NC v. Trump, No. 26-cv-233; and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy v. Trump, No. 26-cv-233, with the first case designated as the lead case and the latter three held in abeyance. Plaintiffs in these four cases are directed to file any opposition to the government's motion for consolidation on the lead case docket by March 6, 2026. In the meantime, the briefing schedule already set in Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services will continue apace, but any pleading or brief deadline in the remaining three cases is stayed until further notice pending the Court's decision on the government's motion to consolidate. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/2/2026. (lccrc3)

RESPONSE re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance MOTION to Hold in Abeyance filed by AIR ALLIANCE HOUSTON, CONCERNED CITIZENS OF ST. JOHN, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR CHEMICAL POLICY REFORM, LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK, NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC., RISE ST. JAMES LOUISIANA, SIERRA CLUB, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kron, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance MOTION to Hold in Abeyance (MCEA v. Trump plaintiffs response) filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC.. (Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance MOTION to Hold in Abeyance (CleanAire NC v. Trump plaintiffs' response) filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance MOTION to Hold in Abeyance (GASP v. Trump plaintiffs' response) filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buckley, Sarah) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Subash Iyer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12287830. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Sheldon Whitehouse. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Pilsk, William) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Sheldon Whitehouse. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Pilsk, William) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Leah Fattor, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12291003. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration and Attorney Certification, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Liskow, Samantha) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 46 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/10/2026. (lccrc3) Modified on 3/11/2026 (lsj).

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 47 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/10/2026. (lccrc3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Subash Subramanian Iyer on behalf of Sheldon Whitehouse (Iyer, Subash) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Haley Lewis, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297938. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Russ, Abel) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 38 Motion to Consolidate Cases,, Motion to Hold in Abeyance, filed by DONALD TRUMP, LEE ZELDIN, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Brown, Laura) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

MINUTE ORDER: The parties are directed to appear before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27A for a hearing on Defendants' Motion to Consolidate Cases and other procedural matters. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/13/2026. (lccrc1)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 48 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/16/2026. (lccrc3) Modified on 3/17/2026 (lsj).

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/17/2026. Oral arguments submitted on Defendants' Motions to Consolidate Cases and Place Non-Lead Cases in Abeyance ( 38 in 25-cv-3745, 43 in 25-cv-4469, 17 in 26-cv-233, 11 in 26-cv-287). Motions taken under advisement, forthcoming order. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (hmj)

Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases AND Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance AND Set/Reset Deadlines

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MINUTE ORDER: Defendants are directed to respond to Plaintiffs' 7 Notice of Related Case by March 20, 2026. Specifically, Defendants shall indicate their position on whether Case Nos. 25-cv-3745, 25-cv-4469, 26-cv-233, and 26-cv-287 are related to Case No. 25-cv-1852. See Local Civ. R. 40.5. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/17/2026. (lccrc1)

MINUTE ORDER: Defendants' 38 Motion to Consolidate Cases, Designate Lead Case, and Place Remaining Cases in Abeyance is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a) and Local Civil Rule 40.5, the Court hereby consolidates Case Nos. 25-cv-3745, 25-cv-4469, 26-cv-233, and 26-cv-287 for the purpose of resolving common threshold legal questions raised by the four cases. All motions, briefs, or other papers related to the consolidated cases shall be filed in the lead case under the caption Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, et al. v. Donald Trump, et al. in Case No. 25-cv-3745. The parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing.In light of this consolidation, the briefing schedule set forth in the February 10, 2026 Minute Order in Case No. 25-cv-3745 is modified as follows: Plaintiffs in Case Nos. 25-cv-4469, 26-cv-233, and 26-cv-287 are directed to file a consolidated response in opposition to Sections 1 and 2 of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by April 10, 2026. The consolidated brief shall not exceed 30 pages in length. Defendants are directed to file a combined reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss (responding to all Plaintiffs) and response in opposition to the pending Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by May 8, 2026. Plaintiffs in Case No. 25-cv-3745 are directed to file a reply in support of their Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by May 22, 2026. Plaintiffs in Case Nos. 25-cv-4469, 26-cv-233, and 26-cv-287 are directed to file a consolidated sur-reply regarding Sections 1 and 2 of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by May 22, 2026. The consolidated sur-reply shall not exceed 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/17/2026. (lccrc1)

Cases Consolidated: The following cases have been consolidated with this case: 25-cv-04469-CRC; 26-cv-00233-CRC; 26-cv-00287-CRC, pursuant to Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases, Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance, Set/Reset Deadlines. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in this case. Parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing. (zjm)

NOTICE of Appearance by Leah Fattor on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (Fattor, Leah) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

RESPONSE re 7 Notice of Related Case filed by LEE ZELDIN, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Brown, Laura) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Remark- Consolidation

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on March 17, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-17. Date of Issuance:March 26, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 4/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/24/2026.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Case directly reassigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman by consent. Judge Christopher R. Cooper is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Response to motion