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

COMPLAINT against Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12479334) filed by State of Minnesota. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Laura M. Provinzino per Civil (3rd, 4th - Master) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 25-cv-4767 LMP/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Summons Issued as to Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (ACH) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by State of Minnesota re 3 Summons Issued, 1 Complaint, (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Ling Becker in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Jennifer Castillo in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. REFILED, SEE 16 // Declaration of Jami Goodrum in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Richie, Joseph) Modified text on 12/30/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Jovon Perry in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Regina Wagner in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Joseph Richie in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-18)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by State of Minnesota re 13 Meet and Confer Statement, 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested, 14 Proposed Order to Judge, 11 Declaration in Support, 6 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 7 Declaration in Support, 10 Declaration in Support, 9 Declaration in Support, 8 Declaration in Support, 12 Declaration in Support (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Declaration of Jami Goodrum in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Adine S Momoh on behalf of Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (Momoh, Adine) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF SCHEDULING: re 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Status Conference set for 1/5/2026 at 02:00 PM by Video Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. Response to 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction due by 1/8/2026, Reply due by 1/12/2026. Motion Hearing set for 1/14/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 3A (STP) before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 12/31/2025.Notice to Public: Please contact provinzino_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov for Zoom connection information for 1/5/2026 Status Conference. Motion hearing on 1/14/2026 will be held in open court at the St. Paul courthouse. (TJC) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion/Petition AND Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 1/5/2026: Status Conference. Court Reporter: Caitlin NatSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom Video ConferenceTime: 2:01 p.m.-2:07 p.m.Total Time: 6 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Joseph Richie; Peter FarrellFor Defendant(s): Brian Mizoguchi; Adine Momoh PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. Discussion regarding case status. The parties are to meet and confer regarding 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 1/8/2026. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino. (TJC) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Brian Mizoguchi filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (Momoh, Adine) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 20 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Brian A. Mizoguchi for Brooke Rollins and United States Department of Agriculture. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/7/2026. (KMO) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Mizoguchi, Brian) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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DECLARATION of Shiela Corley in Opposition to 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E)(Mizoguchi, Brian) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture.(Mizoguchi, Brian) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

REPLY re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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Second Declaration of Joseph Richie in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 19-30)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Second Declaration of Jovon Perry in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

(Text-Only) Notice of Audio Access for Motion Hearing set for 1/14/2026 at 2:00 p.m.Please contact provinzino_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information.Notice: Remote Audio Access to this hearing is for LISTEN ONLY PARTICIPATION. Recording or rebroadcasting of Court proceedings is prohibited and any violation may result in sanctions.(TJC) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Ariel K. Lierz on behalf of District of Columbia, State of Vermont, State of California, State of Washington, State of Illinois, State of Colorado, State of New Jersey, State of Arizona, State of Connecticut, State of Michigan, State of Maryland, State of Nevada, State of Rhode Island, State of Hawaii, State of New York, State of Delaware, State of Wisconsin. (Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 31 MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 31 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin.(Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 31 MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin.(Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney K. Brunetti Ireland. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12525422 filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin. (Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Order/Notice to Attorney

DECLARATION of Shiela Corley in Opposition to 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture.(Momoh, Adine) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 35 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Kiel Ireland for District of Columbia, for State of Arizona, for State of California, for State of Colorado, for State of Connecticut, for State of Delaware, for State of Hawaii, for State of Illinois, for State of Maryland, for State of Michigan, for State of Nevada, for State of New Jersey, for State of New York, for State of Rhode Island, for State of Vermont, for State of Washington, for State of Wisconsin. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/14/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 1/14/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Lynne KrenzSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 3ATime: 2:10-3:26; 3:46-4:11 Total Time: 1 hour 41 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Joseph Richie; Lindsey Middlecamp; Erin OlsonFor Defendant(s): Brian Mizoguchi; Adine Momoh PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. The motion was moved and argued. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Minnesota's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction 5 is GRANTED. For the reasons stated on the record, the United States Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins are hereby enjoined from taking any actions against Minnesota based on the letters of [1-1] December 16, 2025, and January 14, 2026, including withholding any portion of the federal government's share of Minnesota's administrative costs for the first quarter of calendar year 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the USDA must file the January 14, 2026 letter from Secretary Rollins by January 15, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Minnesota must file its current plan of operation by January 15, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Minnesota must file a declaration identifying the harm of the USDA's withholding the federal government's share of Minnesota's administrative costs for the first quarter of calendar year 2026 by January 21, 2026. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino. (MJN) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

(Text-Only) ORDER. A coalition of States has appeared as amici curiae and filed a 31 Motion for Leave to File a Brief in Support of the State of Minnesota's 5 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. The USDA does not object (ECF No. 33 ). The Court GRANTS 31 Motion for Leave to File and orders amici to file the [31-1] proposed brief as a stand-alone filing on January 15, 2026. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 1/15/2026. (TJC) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

DECLARATION of Second Supplemental Declaration of Shiela Corley in Opposition to 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F)(Momoh, Adine) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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RESPONSE in Support re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested Brief of Amici Curiae States filed by District of Columbia, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Lierz, Ariel) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of 38 Motion Hearing,,,,,, to Court Reporter Lynne Krenz. (Momoh, Adine) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Third Declaration of Joseph Richie in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 1/16/2026. (TJC) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 1/14/2026 before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. (78 pages). Court Reporter: Lynne Krenz. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 2/9/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/20/2026. (LMK) (Entered: 01/18/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 46 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Lynne Krenz. (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Declaration of Ashley Reisenauer in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Identification of Residence A)(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Declaration of Joseph Matthews in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Second Declaration of Regina Wagner in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Declaration of Ali Ali in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Declaration of Janelle White in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Declaration of Jennifer Castillo in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Declaration of Jami Goodrum in Support of 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by State of Minnesota.(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2026)