Case: Massapequa Union Free School District v. Rosa

2:25-cv-05892 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: Oct. 21, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case]. On October 21, 2025, a New York State school district filed this lawsuit against the several officials in the state of New York, after the state's Department of Education prevented the plaintiff from requiring students from using the bathroom of their sex assigned at birth. The plaintiff alleged that its policy complies with Title IX and recent federal guidance, and that state policy violates these federal laws and guidelines. The plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief. 

Summary Authors

Madilynn O'Hara (1/7/2026)

Chise Mori (4/10/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71715738/parties/massapequa-union-free-school-district-v-rosa/


Judge(s)

Azrack, Joan Marie (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Rigano, Nicholas (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:25-cv-05892

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71715738/massapequa-union-free-school-district-v-rosa/

Last updated April 10, 2026, 5:08 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Jane Doe, John Doe, Letitia A. James, Denise M. Miranda, Betty A. Rosa filing fee $ 405, receipt number ANYEDC-19556403 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -YES,, filed by Massapequa Union Free School District, Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rigano, Nicholas) Modified on 10/22/2025 (LJ). (Entered: 10/21/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

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This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

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Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/mjconsentform.pdf (LJ) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Quality Control Check - Summons

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Joan M. Azrack and Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (LJ)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

A summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: No summons provided, please submit summons. The event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (LJ)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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Amended Complaint

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Summons Issued

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

13

Summons Issued

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Waiver of Service Executed

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Summons Issued

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Summons Issued

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Summons Issued

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

18

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Incorrect Case-Document Information

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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Notice of Related Case Assignment/Designation

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Amend/Correct/Supplement

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Notice of Appearance

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed as to USA

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Extension of Time to File Answer

Dec. 24, 2025

Dec. 24, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Dec. 29, 2025

Dec. 29, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed as to USA

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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Summons Returned Executed as to USA

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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Pre Motion Conference

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

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Pre Motion Conference

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Order Dismissing Parties AND Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference

Feb. 18, 2026

Feb. 18, 2026

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Letter

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 27, 2026

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Notice of Appearance

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

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Extension of Time to File Answer

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 21, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A school district in the state of New York

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Jane Doe and John Doe (on behalf of their minor daughter)

State

Attorney General of the State of New York

Commissioner of Education

Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IV, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000c et seq.

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of New York 2:25-cv-05892

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Bathrooms

Education

School/University Facilities

School/University policies

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Zoning

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

Transgender

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