Case: Ethical Society of Police v. Pamela J. Bondi

1:25-cv-13115 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Oct. 24, 2025

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This case challenges the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) unilateral and allegedly unlawful decision to abolish the Community Relations Service (CRS), a DOJ agency created by Title X of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that provides free consultations, mediation, and trainings to resolve disputes, including civil rights conflicts. On June 13, 2025, following a memorandum from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and the President’s FY 2026 budget, the DOJ announced in its budget summary that it would…

This case challenges the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) unilateral and allegedly unlawful decision to abolish the Community Relations Service (CRS), a DOJ agency created by Title X of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that provides free consultations, mediation, and trainings to resolve disputes, including civil rights conflicts. On June 13, 2025, following a memorandum from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and the President’s FY 2026 budget, the DOJ announced in its budget summary that it would “eliminate the CRS and its functions.” On September 26, the DOJ issued Reduction in Force (RIF) notices to 14 of the 15 remaining CRS employees, effective October 31.

On October 24, 2025, the Ethical Society of Police, along with other civic organizations from around the country, filed suit against the DOJ and Acting Attorney General, Pamela Bondi. Plaintiffs brought claims under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the Separation of Powers doctrine, and on ultra vires grounds. They sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as attorneys’ fees. The case was assigned to Judge Indira Talwani.

In their complaint, plaintiffs alleged that the defendants violated the APA because they (i) arbitrarily and capriciously eliminated the CRS without a reasonable explanation or consideration of relevant factors; (ii) acted in excess of statutory authority by dismantling an agency created by Congress; and (iii) unlawfully withheld and unreasonably delayed agency action by withdrawing CRS services and denying new requests based on a disagreement with the CRS’s fundamental mission and an intent to disband the agency. Plaintiffs further alleged that defendants acted ultra vires by exceeding statutory authority, as the CRS was created by Congress under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and violated the Separation of Powers doctrine by usurping authority reserved to Congress.

On the same day, plaintiffs filed a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order seeking to enjoin defendants from (i) enforcing or implementing the decision to eliminate both the CRS and its functions, and the RIF of CRS employees; (ii) engaging in action to eliminate, dissolve, or otherwise dismantle the CRS or its functions; (iii) terminating CRS employees pursuant to the RIF.

On October 31, 2025, the court denied plaintiffs’ TRO Motion. The court did find that plaintiffs demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on the merits because defendants conceded that only Congress may eliminate a congressionally-created agency, the RIF notices are based on the dissolution of the CRS, and the DOJ failed to provide an explanation as to what functions the one remaining employee would fulfill. However, the court also determined that plaintiffs failed to demonstrate irreparable harm because although the potential loss of CRS staff could impede agency operations, if plaintiffs ultimately prevail, remedies such as reinstating employees could restore CRS functions. 2025 WL 3033817.

Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on November 25, 2025, seeking to enjoin defendants from (i) enforcing or implementing the decision to eliminate the CRS and its functions and (ii) taking any further steps to dismantle CRS, and to direct defendants to restore the status quo. Several amici, including a group of members of Congress, submitted briefs in support of this preliminary injunction request.

On January 13, 2026, the defendants filed a notice with the court stating that, as a matter of administrative discretion, defendants rescinded the RIF notices issued to CRS employees. The parties then filed a joint status report on January 21, 2026. Here, defendants reported that the impacted CRS employees are set to have their positions reinstated with the same title, series, and grade that they held on October 31, 2025, and are expected to report for duty on February 9, 2026. In addressing the vitality of plaintiffs' claims, defendants reason that "the RIF recision has mooted any challenge to the RIF itself and, at a minimum, weakens Plaintiffs’ main argument that Defendants are 'unilaterally eliminating' CRS." Consequently, defendants asked the court to order the parties to file another joint status report on February 20, 2026, after the employees have potentially reported back to work. Despite their stated pleasure with the recision, plaintiffs still reported wanting more detailed information about "how DOJ plans to resume operation of CRS in compliance with its statutory functions and whether they plan to reinstate the services to Plaintiffs that were terminated on an unlawful basis." Plaintiffs requested that the court order defendants to update the court on the status of, and plans for, CRS’s resumption of operations by February 2, 2026.

The following day, a status conference was held in front of Judge Talwani. The parties were then ordered to appear for another status conference on February 13, 2026.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Dahlia Gottlieb (12/3/2025)

Maddy Ligon (1/26/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Freeny, Kyle R (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Chasin, Steven (Massachusetts)

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Appleby-Bhattacharjee, Saurish (Massachusetts)

Gideon, Gavan William (Massachusetts)

Henthorne, Elizabeth (Massachusetts)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-13115

Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Pamela J. Bondi et al.

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-13115

Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Ethical Society of Police v. Bondi

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-13115

Memorandum & Order

Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Bondi et al.

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 3033817

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1:25-cv-13115

Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Setting Merits Hearing

Ethical Society of Police v. Bondi et al.

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-13115

Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Bondi et al.

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-13115

Defendants’ Notice Regarding Rif Rescission And Response To Plaintiffs’ Motion For Status Conference

Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Bondi et al.

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-13115

Joint Status Report

Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Bondi et al.

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71744791/ethical-society-of-police-v-bondi/

Last updated Feb. 2, 2026, 12:19 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Pamela J. Bondi Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11318881 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education dba Multicultural Bridge, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP CO-MT-WY, NAACP County of St. Louis, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin' Cats, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education dba Multicultural Bridge, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP CO-MT-WY, NAACP County of St. Louis, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin' Cats, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Affidavit Julius Nam, # 4 Affidavit Kyle Freeney, # 5 Affidavit Donnell Walters for Ethical Society of Police, # 6 Affidavit John Bowman for NAACP Stl County, # 7 Affidavit Linden Bowie for Missionary Baptist State Convention, # 8 Affidavit Mark Thied for Two Wrasslin Cats, # 9 Affidavit Melissa Combs for Out Accountability, # 10 Affidavit Gwendolyn VanSant for BRIDGE, # 11 Affidavit Thomas Mayes for NAACP Tri-State, # 12 Affidavit Paul Nelson for Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, # 13 Affidavit L'Dawn Olsen for Peacemakers Lodge, # 14 Affidavit Julie Burkhart for Wellspring Health Access, # 15 Affidavit Viles Dorsainvil for Haitian Support Center)(Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

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3 Affidavit Julius Nam

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4 Affidavit Kyle Freeney

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5 Affidavit Donnell Walters for Ethical Society of Police

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6 Affidavit John Bowman for NAACP Stl County

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7 Affidavit Linden Bowie for Missionary Baptist State Convention

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8 Affidavit Mark Thied for Two Wrasslin Cats

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9 Affidavit Melissa Combs for Out Accountability

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10 Affidavit Gwendolyn VanSant for BRIDGE

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11 Affidavit Thomas Mayes for NAACP Tri-State

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12 Affidavit Paul Nelson for Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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13 Affidavit L'Dawn Olsen for Peacemakers Lodge

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14 Affidavit Julie Burkhart for Wellspring Health Access

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15 Affidavit Viles Dorsainvil for Haitian Support Center

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Oct. 24, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for TRO Memo of Law by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education dba Multicultural Bridge, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP CO-MT-WY, NAACP County of St. Louis, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin' Cats, Wellspring Health Access.(Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kyle Freeney Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11319103 by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education dba Multicultural Bridge, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP CO-MT-WY, NAACP County of St. Louis, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin' Cats, Wellspring Health Access.(Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Indira Talwani assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson. (SP) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (SEC) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9 (In person only) before Judge Indira Talwani. (SEC) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

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Notice of Case Assignment

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Notice Setting or Resetting Hearing on Motion

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: Plaintiffs shall promptly serve a copy of the court's notice setting hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [ 2 ] on Defendants and/or their counsel and file a certificate of such service. (SEC) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct. 28, 2025

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing 3 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for TRO Memo of Law (SEC) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Kyle R. Freeny. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SEC) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail Stout on behalf of Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct. 28, 2025

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NOTICE by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access of Hearing Setting (Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct. 28, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Nathaniel Zelinsky Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11324066 by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access.(Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: Plaintiffs shall file a table of contents and table of authorities for Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order [ 2 -1]. See this session's Standing Order Regarding Motion Practice.(SEC) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Lauria Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Consolidated Spend Plan)(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Oct. 28, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

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Order

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice.(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

Oct. 29, 2025

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Amended MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Revised with Tables of Contents and Authorities) filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Munoz, Ana) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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Amended MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (with Table of Authorities) filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Indira Talwani: Motion Hearing held on 10/29/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Case called. Court heard argument from counsel. Plaintiffs may supplement the record. Counsel to confer re setting a hearing on the PI or the consolidation of the PI w/an evidentiary hearing and will contact the clerk for scheduling. TRO motion remains under advisement.(Court Reporter: Robert Paschal at rwp.reporter@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Ana I. Munoz, Kyle Freeney, Nathaniel Zelinsky, Abigail Stout - Attys admited Pro Hac must file appearances to receive CM/ECF Notices) (GAM) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting nunc pro tunc Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Extra Pages 16 . (SEC) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle R Freeny on behalf of Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

Oct. 29, 2025

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Motion Hearing

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

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Judge Indira Talwani: For the reasons set forth in the attached MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. No. 2] is DENIED. This order is without prejudice to Plaintiffs filing a motion for preliminary relief demonstrating the likelihood that they will suffer irreparable harm before this matter may be resolved on the merits. (GAM)

Oct. 30, 2025

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MOTION for Order to Set Evidentiary Hearing on Merits by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access.(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

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RESPONSE to Motion re 23 MOTION for Order to Set Evidentiary Hearing on Merits filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Reply on Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Setting Merits Hearing by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Reply Memorandum)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing 25 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Reply on Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Setting Merits Hearing. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

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REPLY to Response to 23 MOTION for Order to Set Evidentiary Hearing on Merits filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Nathaniel A.G. Zelinsky. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SEC) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Setting Merits Hearing [ 23 ], where the requested hearing is unconnected to a pending motion for preliminary relief and the court has not yet set a case schedule for resolving the matter on the merits. Plaintiffs may request an evidentiary hearing in connection with a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction. Defendants correctly assert that Plaintiffs "are free to move for a preliminary injunction" but incorrectly state that "their lack of irreparable harm would doom that effort for the same reasons it doomed their TRO[.]" Defs.' Resp. 1 [ 24 ]. In denying Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order in advance of the October 31, 2025 RIFs, the court "focuse[d] on the potential harm that Plaintiffs state[d] would occur if the RIFs proceed[ed] as scheduled." Mem. & Order 6 [ 22 ]. The court did not find a lack of irreparable harm due to the alleged closing of the Community Relations Service altogether, and the order contemplated the possibility of "a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction supported by an immediate need for CRS's services after the government shutdown ends[.]" Id. at 7. Plaintiffs may also request an expedited case schedule for resolving the merits of this dispute. (SEC) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

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SEE attached NOTICE of Scheduling Conference, with attached PROPOSED ORDER TEMPLATE. When filing the Joint Statement, which is due 7 days before the scheduling conference, counsel must attach a separate, proposed scheduling order using the template attached to this Notice. A Word version of the proposed scheduling order should be emailed to gail_macdonald@mad.uscourts.gov Scheduling Conference set for 11/20/2025 02:15 PM in Courtroom 9 (Remote only) before Judge Indira Talwani. This proceeding will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact media@mad.uscourts.gov. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Template)(GAM) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

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JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference . (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

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Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Indira Talwani: Scheduling Conference held on 11/20/2025. Case called. Court had colloquy with counsel. Initial Disclosures/Admin Record due 12/5/2025. Plaintiff shall file either a motion to supplement the administrative record, a motion for discovery, or a notice of satisfaction by 12/22/2025; response due 1/12/2026. No expert discovery deadlines set. Scheduling Order to follow. (Court Reporter: Robert Paschal at rwp.reporter@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Ana I. Munoz, Kyle R Freeny, Abigail Stout) (GAM) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT in Support re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 1- OMB Technical Supplement to the Presidents FY2026 Budget Excerpt, # 2 2- DOJ FY 2026 Budget and Performance Summary, # 3 3 - Bloomberg Law New article, # 4 4 - CRS "About Us", # 5 5- 2019 CRS Report to Congress, # 6 6- 2020 CRS Report to Congress, # 7 7- 2021 CRS Report to Congress, # 8 8- 2022 CRS Report to Congress, # 9 9- North Plains Independent Article, # 10 10- Declaration of Julius J. Nam, # 11 11- Supplemental Declaration of Julius J. Nam, # 12 12- Declaration of Sgt. Donnell Walters,, # 13 13- Declaration of John Bowman, Sr., # 14 14- Declaration of Pastor Linden Bowie, # 15 15- Declaration of Mark Thiede, # 16 16- Declaration of Melissa Combs, # 17 17- Declaration of Gwendolyn VanSant, # 18 18- Declaration of Pastor Thomas Mayes, # 19 19- Pastor Paul P. Nelson, # 20 20- Declaration of LDawn Olsen, # 21 21- Declaration of Julie Burkhart, # 22 22- Declaration of Viles Dorsainvil, # 23 23- Supplemental Declaration of Gwendolyn VanSant, # 24 24- Declaration of Reverend Philip Duvall)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

1 1- OMB Technical Supplement to the Presidents FY2026 Budget Excerpt

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3 3 - Bloomberg Law New article

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4 4 - CRS "About Us"

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5 5- 2019 CRS Report to Congress

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6 6- 2020 CRS Report to Congress

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7 7- 2021 CRS Report to Congress

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8 8- 2022 CRS Report to Congress

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9 9- North Plains Independent Article

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10 10- Declaration of Julius J. Nam

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11 11- Supplemental Declaration of Julius J. Nam

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12 12- Declaration of Sgt. Donnell Walters,

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13 13- Declaration of John Bowman, Sr.

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14 14- Declaration of Pastor Linden Bowie

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15 15- Declaration of Mark Thiede

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16 16- Declaration of Melissa Combs

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17 17- Declaration of Gwendolyn VanSant

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18 18- Declaration of Pastor Thomas Mayes

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19 19- Pastor Paul P. Nelson

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20 20- Declaration of LDawn Olsen

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21 21- Declaration of Julie Burkhart

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22 22- Declaration of Viles Dorsainvil

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23 23- Supplemental Declaration of Gwendolyn VanSant

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24 24- Declaration of Reverend Philip Duvall

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access.(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

35

MEMORANDUM in Support re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

36

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting nunc pro tunc Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages 34 . (SEC) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

37

Judge Indira Talwani: SCHEDULING ORDER entered. See attached. (SEC) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

Scheduling Conference

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

39

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Shoba Pillay on behalf of Members of Congress. (Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Matthew B. Klapper Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11400114 by Members of Congress.(Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

41

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Elizabeth Henthorne Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11400160 by Members of Congress.(Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

42

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Gavan W. Duffy Gideon Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11400177 by Members of Congress.(Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

43

MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Members of Congress. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Members of Congress as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

1 Brief of Members of Congress as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Mot

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Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

44

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven M. Stimell on behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations (Stimell, Steven) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

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45

MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Appendix 1, # 3 Appendix 2)(Stimell, Steven) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

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3 Appendix 2

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Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Saurish Appleby-Bhattacharjee Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11400920 by 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Saurish Appleby-Bhattacharjee)(Stimell, Steven) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

47

NOTICE by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice Filing of Administrative Record and Certified Index to the Administrative Record (Attachments: # 1 Administrative Record)(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

1 Administrative Record

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Dec. 5, 2025

Dec. 5, 2025

48

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice.(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

49

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing 48 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

50

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting Unopposed Motion of Members of Congress for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction [ 43 ]. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

51

RESPONSE to Motion re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration)(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

1 Affidavit

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Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

52

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER granting unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction [ 45 ]. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

53

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 40 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 41 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 46 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Matthew B. Klapper, Elizabeth Henthorne, Gavan W. Duffy Gideon, and Saurish Appleby-Bhattacharjee. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by each of the newly admitted attorneys. (SEC) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

54

NOTICE of Appearance by Saurish Appleby-Bhattacharjee on behalf of 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (Appleby-Bhattacharjee, Saurish) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

55

AMICUS BRIEF filed by Members of Congress in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Pillay, Shoba) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

56

AMICUS BRIEF filed by 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights . (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1, # 2 Appendix 2)(Appleby-Bhattacharjee, Saurish) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

57

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE pursuant to LR 5.2 by 101 Civil Rights and Community Organizations, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights re 56 Amicus brief filed . (Appleby-Bhattacharjee, Saurish) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

58

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Elizabeth Henthorne on behalf of Members of Congress. (Henthorne, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

59

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Reply Memorandum)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

60

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Matthew Bennett Klapper on behalf of Members of Congress. (Klapper, Matthew) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

61

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Gavan William Duffy Gideon on behalf of Members of Congress. (Duffy Gideon, Gavan) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

62

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing [ 59 ] MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

63

REPLY to Response to 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

64

Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - AFGE v. OMB Slip Opinion)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Exhibit A - AFGE v. OMB Slip Opinion

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

65

MOTION to Compel Completion of Administrative Record, Production of Privilege Log, and for Limited Discovery by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

66

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 65 MOTION to Compel Completion of Administrative Record, Production of Privilege Log, and for Limited Discovery . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - Third Declaration of Julius J. Nam, # 2 Ex. 2 - Defs' Initial Disclosures)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

67

MEMORANDUM in Support re 65 MOTION to Compel Completion of Administrative Record, Production of Privilege Log, and for Limited Discovery filed by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

68

Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

69

Judge Indira Talwani: ORDER Granting Plaintiff's Motion Regarding the Administrative Record and Discovery. See attached. (SEC) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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Judge Indira Talwani: Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: vacating Order [ 69 ] granting Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding the Administrative Record and Discovery [ 65 ] in light of the Scheduling Order [ 37 ] setting a January 12, 2026 date for any opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion. (GAM) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

71

RESPONSE to Motion re 65 MOTION to Compel Completion of Administrative Record, Production of Privilege Log, and for Limited Discovery filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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MOTION for Status Conference by Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Ethical Society of Police, Haitian Community Help & Support Center dba Haitian Support Center, Missouri Baptist Convention, NAACP St. Louis County, NAACP State Conference Colorado-Montana-Wyoming, Out Accountability Project, Peacemakers Lodge, Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Two Wrasslin Cats Accord, Wellspring Health Access.(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

73

RESPONSE to Motion re 72 MOTION for Status Conference and Notice Regarding RIF Rescission filed by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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74

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: allowing [ 72 ] MOTION for Status Conference. The clerk shall set a status conference by videoconference for 1/22/2026 at 03:30 p.m.. The parties shall confer and file a joint status report no later than 1/21/2026. Status Conference set for 1/22/2026 03:30 PM in Courtroom 9 (Remote only) before Judge Indira Talwani. (SEC) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

75

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Lauria Declaration)(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

Clearinghouse
76

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Chasin on behalf of Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice (Chasin, Steven) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan. 22, 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

77

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Abigail Stout by Pamela J. Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice.(Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan. 22, 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

78

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Indira Talwani: Status Conference held on 1/22/2026. Case called. Court had colloquy with counsel. Status Conference to be continued to February and will be set by the clerk. (Court Reporter: Robert Paschal at rwp.reporter@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Kyle Freeny, Ana Munoz, Steven Chasin, Abigail Stout) (LC/GAM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 22, 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

79

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ELECTRONIC ORDER: The clerk has set a Status Conference for 2/13/2026 at 02:45 PM in Courtroom 9 (Remote only) After conferring, and no later than 2/11/2026, the parties shall file a joint status report regarding the status and plans for resumption of operations of CRS. Defendants shall also refile the Administrative Record [[47-1]], including a certification attesting that the Administrative Record, and the documents contained therein, are complete. (GAM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

80

Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER allowing 77 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Abigail Stout. Attorney Abigail Stout terminated. (SEC) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 24, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Civic organizations from around the country.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Justice (District of Columbia), Federal

Acting Attorney General of the United States (District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Separation of Powers

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:25-cv-13115

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Issues

General/Misc.:

Discharge & termination plans

Funding

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Civil Service