Case: Rhode Island State Council of Churches v. Rollins

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202820 ), filed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for Sec. Rollins, # 3 Summons for AG Bondi, # 4 Summons for Dir. Vought, # 5 Summons for OMB, # 6 Summons for Sec. Bessent, # 7 Summons for Treasury, # 8 Summons for USAO, # 9 Summons for USDA)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons for Sec. Rollins

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3 Summons for AG Bondi

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4 Summons for Dir. Vought

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5 Summons for OMB

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6 Summons for Sec. Bessent

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7 Summons for Treasury

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8 Summons for USAO

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9 Summons for USDA

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Jeremy Michael Langill, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Diane Yentel, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Maria Rivera, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Donald R. Grebien, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Courtney E. Hawkins, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Deputy Mayor Letitia Dzirasa, # 8 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Justin Elicker, # 9 Exhibit Declaration of Heather Strout, # 10 Exhibit Declaration of Rilwan K. Feyistan, Jr., # 11 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberly Fernandez, # 12 Exhibit Declaration of Bonne Piekarski, # 13 Exhibit Declaration of Cortney M. Nicolato, # 14 Exhibit Declaration of Patrick Cheatham, # 15 Exhibit Declaration of Abby Biberman, # 16 Exhibit Declaration of Quadeer Porter, # 17 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Cook, # 18 Exhibit Declaration of David Finke, # 19 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina Neuman)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

1 Supporting Memorandum

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Jeremy Michael Langill

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Diane Yentel

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Maria Rivera

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5 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Donald R. Grebien

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6 Exhibit Declaration of Courtney E. Hawkins

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7 Exhibit Declaration of Deputy Mayor Letitia Dzirasa

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8 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Justin Elicker

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9 Exhibit Declaration of Heather Strout

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10 Exhibit Declaration of Rilwan K. Feyistan, Jr.

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11 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberly Fernandez

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12 Exhibit Declaration of Bonne Piekarski

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13 Exhibit Declaration of Cortney M. Nicolato

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14 Exhibit Declaration of Patrick Cheatham

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15 Exhibit Declaration of Abby Biberman

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16 Exhibit Declaration of Quadeer Porter

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17 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Cook

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18 Exhibit Declaration of David Finke

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19 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina Neuman

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DECLARATION re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Summons Issued as to Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Kevin Love Hubbard to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202861 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Kristin Bateman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202952 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Jyoti Jasrasaria to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202963 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Michael Torcello to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202972 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Andrew Bookbinder to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202980 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Adnan Perwez to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202983 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Robin Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202988 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION for Skye Perryman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202991 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case assigned to Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses. (Simoncelli, Michael)

TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Love Hubbard. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice of Hearing on Motion

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kristin Bateman. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Michael J. Torcello. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Andrew Liang Bookbinder. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Adnan Perwez. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Robin F. Thurston. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Skye L. Perryman. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jyoti Jasrasaria. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing on 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 set for 10/31/2025 at 01:00 PM by Zoom Video Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode to be provided to counsel of record by email.The public may view this video hearing via the Court's YouTube page. (https://www.youtube.com/@USCourtsRID). (Simoncelli, Michael)

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought of Related Proceedings and Related Filings (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.), # 2 Exhibit B - Penn Decl., 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.), # 3 Exhibit C - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-08869 (S.D.N.Y.))(Vyas, Rachna) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.)

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2 Exhibit B - Penn Decl., 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.)

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3 Exhibit C - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-08869 (S.D.N.Y.)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler J. Becker on behalf of All Defendants (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/31/25 before Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/31/2025 before Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Emergency MOTION Written Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 11/14/2025. (Vyas, Rachna) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Motion Hearing

Order on Motion for TRO

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 10/31/2025 re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705. Participants: A. Romero, M. Torcello, J. Jasrasaria, and K. Hubbard for Plaintiffs; T. Becker for Defendants. Court explains that it has read Plaintiffs' papers and asks Defendants to start hearing by addressing Plaintiffs' argument regarding availability of contingency funds; Defendants make argument; Court questions Defendants; Plaintiffs respond; Court questions Plaintiffs; Defendants respond. Court asks Defendants to address Plaintiffs' argument re: waiver issue; Defendants make argument; Court questions; Plaintiffs respond; Court questions; Defendants respond. Court grants Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3) for reasons stated on the record. Additionally, the Court orders the USDA to distribute contingency funds; report to the Court by 12:00 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025, regarding the status of the distribution; and to honor the existing waivers. (Zoom Video Conference at 1:00 PM.) (Simoncelli, Michael)

ORAL ORDER granting 3 Motion for TRO for reasons stated on the record at the hearing on October 31, 2025. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/31/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

ORDER re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/1/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Main Document 19 replaced on 11/1/2025 to correct date.) (Simoncelli, Michael).

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 17 Transcript Order, 16 Transcript Order,. Daily Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

STATUS REPORT RE COMPLIANCE WITH TRO by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Supp. Decl. of Patrick A. Penn)(Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 11/18/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum Mem. i.s.o. Motion to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina)(Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

1 Supporting Memorandum Mem. i.s.o. Motion to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative,

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina

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NOTICE by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island re 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought re 23 Notice (Other),, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance, # 2 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance Reduction Tables)(Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

1 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance

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2 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance Reduction Tables

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Order

Notice of Hearing on Motion

TEXT ORDER: Defendants are hereby ORDERED to Respond to Plaintiffs' 22 MOTION to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay, by close of business on Wednesday 11/5/2025. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/4/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)

NOTICE of Hearing on 22 MOTION to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay re: 19 Order: Motion Hearing via Zoom is hereby scheduled for Thursday 11/6/2025 at 3:30 PM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. The below Zoom information is for counsel only and any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed. The Court will provide a link on it's website for public viewing via the Court's YouTube channel.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 921 7958, Passcode: 485659) (Jackson, Ryan)

TRANSCRIPT of TRO hearing held on 10/31/2025 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 11/26/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/3/2026. (Webb, Denise) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

RESPONSE In Opposition to 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by All Defendants. Replies due by 11/12/2025. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

NOTICE by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island re 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Decl. of Sharon Parrott)(Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

1 Exhibit Decl. of Sharon Parrott

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NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Supplementary Decl. of Patrick A. Penn, # 2 Exhibit REVISED Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit and Administrative Expense Update for November 2025, # 3 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Reduction Table Revised)(Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

1 Exhibit Second Supplementary Decl. of Patrick A. Penn

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2 Exhibit REVISED Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit and Adm

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3 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Reduction Table Revised

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/2025 before Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/2025 before Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 29 Transcript Order,. Hourly Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 29 Transcript Order,. Hourly Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/25 before Judge Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/25 before Judge Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AND APPELLATE COVER SHEET: Abbreviated record on appeal consisting of notice of appeal, order(s) being appealed, and a certified copy of the district court docket report transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in accordance with 1st Cir. R. 11.0(b). 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Record on Appeal)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AND APPELLATE COVER SHEET: Abbreviated record on appeal consisting of notice of appeal, order(s) being appealed, and a certified copy of the district court docket report transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in accordance with 1st Cir. R. 11.0(b). 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Record on Appeal)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 22 MOTION to enforce TRO and granting MOTION for TRO. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/6/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 22 MOTION to enforce TRO and granting MOTION for TRO. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/6/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Enforce TRO held on 11/06/2025 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 11/28/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2026. (Webb, Denise) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Enforce TRO held on 11/06/2025 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 11/28/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2026. (Webb, Denise) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, 34 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, 34 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. 37 Notice of Appeal, 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. 37 Notice of Appeal, 32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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Motion Hearing

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 11/6/2025 re: 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order. Counsel present: A. Romero, K. Love Hubbard, K. Bateman; T. Becker. Court addresses on the pending Motion to Enforce and will allow each party 15 minutes to argue. Plaintiffs (Bateman) argue for their motion; Defendant/United States (Becker) argues against the motion and is questioned by the Court. Court makes an oral ruling on the motion (to be followed by a written order) GRANTING the Plaintiffs' 22 Motion to Enforce, for another TRO, and ordering the Defendants to comply with said rulings by Friday 11/7/2025. Further, the Court DENIES a stay of the proceedings or orders. Adjourned. (Court Reporter Denise Webb in Courtroom 1 at 3:30 PM) (Jackson, Ryan)

Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 11/6/2025 re: 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: 19 Order. Counsel present: A. Romero, K. Love Hubbard, K. Bateman; T. Becker. Court addresses on the pending Motion to Enforce and will allow each party 15 minutes to argue. Plaintiffs (Bateman) argue for their motion; Defendant/United States (Becker) argues against the motion and is questioned by the Court. Court makes an oral ruling on the motion (to be followed by a written order) GRANTING the Plaintiffs' 22 Motion to Enforce, for another TRO, and ordering the Defendants to comply with said rulings by Friday 11/7/2025. Further, the Court DENIES a stay of the proceedings or orders. Adjourned. (Court Reporter Denise Webb in Courtroom 1 at 3:30 PM) (Jackson, Ryan)

OPINION of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit entered as to 32 and 37 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States of America, Russell Vought, United States Department of Agriculture. OPINION issued by David J. Barron, Chief Appellate Judge; Gustavo A. Gelpi, Jr., Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge, Authoring. Published. [25-2089] (Hill, Cherelle) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/5/2025 before Judge John J. McConnell Jr. 2-Hour Transcript selected. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-2089 for 32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, 37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

USCA Case Number

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Scott Bessent, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Brooke Rollins, # 3 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Russell Vought, # 4 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for the Office of Management and Budget, # 5 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Pam Bondi, # 6 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island c/o Civil Process Clerk)(Jasrasaria, Jyoti) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

JUDGMENT of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit entered as to 32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, 37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. JUDGMENT dismissing case pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). 25-2089 42b. [25-2089] (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

MANDATE of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued as to and in accordance with 32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, 37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. [25-2089] (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

Notice of Hearing (Form Attached)

NOTICE of Status Conference via Zoom scheduled for Tuesday 12/16/2025 at 11:00 AM as a Remote Conference before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING and the Zoom information below is for counsel only. Any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed and reported.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 842 9560, Passcode: 870256) (Jackson, Ryan)

Set/Reset Hearings

RESET NOTICE OF CONFERENCE :: Status Conference via Zoom RE-SCHEDULED to THURSDAY 12/18/2025 at 10:30 AM as a Remote Conference before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. The conference previously scheduled for 12/16 is cancelled due to a Court conflict.THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING and the Zoom information below is for counsel only. Any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed and reported.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 842 9560, Passcode: 870256) (Jackson, Ryan)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. United States Department of Agriculture served on 12/15/2025, answer due 1/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 USDA Summons)(Jasrasaria, Jyoti) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. (Jasrasaria, Jyoti) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Status Conference held via Zoom on 12/18/2025. Counsel present: A. Perwez; K. Hubbard; A. Romero; J. Jasrasaria; T. Becker (Jackson, Ryan)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Altabet on behalf of All Defendants (Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Joint STIPULATION and Proposal for Briefing Schedule filed by All Plaintiffs. (Jasrasaria, Jyoti) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Order Entering Stipulation AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

TEXT ORDER entering 48 Joint STIPULATION and Proposal for Briefing Schedule: Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 1/23/2026; Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and/or cross-motion for summary judgment due 21 days after service of Plaintiffs' motion; and Plaintiffs' reply/response to Defendants' response/cross-motion for summary judgment due 14 days after service of Defendants' response and/or cross-motion.. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/23/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought. (Attachments: # 1 Administrative Record Certification and Index)(Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Status Conference

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 2/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Administrative Record, # 3 1/26 Nicolato Decl.)(Jasrasaria, Jyoti) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

1 Supporting Memorandum

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2 Administrative Record

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3 1/26 Nicolato Decl.

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MOTION for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2240247 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

TEXT ORDER granting 51 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Catherine M.A Carroll. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 2/27/2026. (Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 02/13/2026)