Case: Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (No fee paid) filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Attorney General, # 3 Summons Douglas Burgum, # 4 Summons Dept of Interior, # 5 Summons National Park Service, # 6 Summons Brooke Rollins, # 7 Summons US Attorney DC, # 8 Summons Dept of Agriculture)(rj) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

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3 Summons Douglas Burgum

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4 Summons Dept of Interior

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5 Summons National Park Service

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6 Summons Brooke Rollins

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7 Summons US Attorney DC

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8 Summons Dept of Agriculture

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Civil Case filing fee not paid. Please remit payment using the event Payment of Fee-Complaint/Petition. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)

Payment of Fee- Complaint/Petition

Payment for 1 Complaint,. ($405; Receipt number ADCDC-12125991). (Atwood Greenwald, Amy)

Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmtm)

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 12/22/2025. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Martin Torstensen, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Torstensen, Peter) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexa V. Penalosa on behalf of All Defendants (Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time, that Motion is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that the government shall respond to the 1 Complaint on or before March 16, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 02/12/2026. (lccjn2)

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

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 8 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time, that Motion is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that the government shall respond to the 1 Complaint on or before March 23, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 03/12/2026. (lccjn2)

MOTION to Dismiss by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2024 Share the Experience Photo Contest Rules, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

1 Exhibit 2024 Share the Experience Photo Contest Rules

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MOTION Relief from Local Rule 7(n)(1) re 9 MOTION to Dismiss by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(1)(B) by April 20, 2026 by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time, that Motion is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint and motion for summary judgment on or before April 20, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 04/09/2026. (lccjn2)

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

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint and Motion for Summary Judgment by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 12 Motion for Extension of Time, that Motion is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint and motion for summary judgment on or before April 24, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 04/17/2026. (lccjn2)

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

MOTION for Briefing Schedule, MOTION to Stay by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Penalosa, Alexa) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer A. Najjar on behalf of All Defendants (Najjar, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Red Line Comparison)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Declaration, # 8 Declaration, # 9 Declaration, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

1 Statement of Facts

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment Out of Time, MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 13 MOTION for Briefing Schedule MOTION to Stay filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Counter MOTION for Briefing Schedule by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by William Stewart Eubanks, II on behalf of MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AS AMICI CURIAE (Eubanks, William) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Daniel J. Rohlf, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12388379. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AS AMICI CURIAE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration PHV Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Eubanks, William) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AS AMICI CURIAE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Eubanks, William) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ivan Ditmars on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Ditmars, Ivan) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 Motion for Briefing Schedule, Motion to Stay, 19 Motion for Briefing Schedule filed by DOUGLAS J. BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (Najjar, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

ERRATA by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY re 16 Motion for Summary Judgment,,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration)(Atwood Greenwald, Amy) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Order on Motion to Stay AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 17 Unopposed Motion to File Motion for Summary Judgment Out of Time, that Motion is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that the 16 Motion for Summary Judgment shall be deemed timely filed. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 05/06/2026. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(c), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the attorney referenced in the Motion is hereby ADMITTED to practice before the Court 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. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 05/06/2026. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 22 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, that Motion is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to file the proposed amicus brief on the docket. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 05/06/2026. (lccjn2)

MINUTE ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that the government's 13 Motion for Briefing Schedule is GRANTED and Plaintiff's 19 Counter-Motion for Briefing Schedule is DENIED. Because resolution of standing issues through a motion to dismiss may obviate the need to address merits issues, the interests of judicial economy favor a stay of the government's obligation to respond to the 16 Motion for Summary Judgment at this time. It is therefore ORDERED that the government shall file its motion to dismiss and produce the administrative record or move for relief therefrom on or before May 22, 2026; Plaintiff shall file a response on or before June 5, 2026; and the government shall file a reply on or before June 12, 2026. It is further ORDERED that the government's obligation to respond to the 16 Motion for Summary Judgment is STAYED pending a further Court order. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 05/06/2026. (lccjn2)

Amicus Brief

Dismiss

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Miscellaneous Relief

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