Case: State of Missouri v. United States Department of Commerce

4:26-cv-00131 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Jan. 30, 2026

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Case Summary

On January 30, 2026, the State of Missouri and four individual Missouri voters filed this lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau to challenge the inclusion of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders in the U.S. Census for apportionment purposes. Plaintiffs contend that the 14th Amendment's phrase "whole number of persons in each State" should be interpreted to mean only people who are legally domiciled in a state, specifically citizens and legal permanent residents. Filing under the 14th Amendment and Article II of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act, Plaintiffs seek a declaration that including illegal aliens/temporary visa holders violates the Constitution; an order to redo 2020 Census and 2021 apportionment excluding these groups; an injunction preventing their inclusion in 2030 Census; and a three-judge panel required under 28 U.S.C. § 2284.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (2/9/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Ross, John Andrew (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Capozzi, Louis Joseph (Missouri)

Miller, Graham (Missouri)

Patton, John Michael (Missouri)

Seidleck, William James (Missouri)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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4:26-cv-00131

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

State of Missouri et al. v. United States Department of Commerce et al.

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 10, 2026, 3:46 a.m.

Docket for: State of Missouri v. United States Department of Commerce
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1 Jan. 30, 2026

COMPLAINT against defendant All Plaintiffs with receipt number AMOEDC-11695752, in the amount of $405 Non-Jury Demand,, filed by Andrea McCann, David Mason, Jessica Fisher, State of Missouri, Phillip Fisher. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet, # 9 Original Filing Form, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons)(Patton, John) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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2 Jan. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: The attorney's signature on the signature block must match the name of the e-filer. This is an informational notice and no further action is needed at this time. All future filings must be in compliance with this rule. (JWD) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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3 Jan. 30, 2026

NOTICE THAT THIS ACTION REQUIRES THREE-JUDGE PANEL UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2284 by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri (Capozzi, Louis) Modified on 1/30/2026 to reflect title of document (JWD). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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4 Jan. 30, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by John Michael Patton for Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Patton, John) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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5 Jan. 30, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by William James Seidleck for Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Seidleck, William) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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6 Jan. 30, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Graham Miller for Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Miller, Graham) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (Teams & Cape)

Jan. 30, 2026

Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge Maria A. Lanahan. 6 Summons(es) issued and emailed to attorneys Louis Capozzi III and John Patton. (JWD)

7 Feb. 2, 2026

ORDER OF RECUSAL IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Judge Maria A. Lanahan recuses herself from this matter and orders the Clerk of Court to reassign the case through the random selection process. Signed by District Judge Maria A. Lanahan on 2/2/2026. (KXS) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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8 Feb. 2, 2026

REASSIGNMENT ORDER (NMG). Pursuant to the order of recusal by the Honorable Maria A. Lanahan on February 2, 2026, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above styled cause is reassigned to the Honorable John A. Ross. (JWD) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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9 Feb. 2, 2026

Request to File Amicus Brief by Amicus Patrick Simmons. (JAB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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10 Feb. 3, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Patrick Simmons' request for leave to participate as amicus curiae [ECF No. 9 ] is DENIED. (Patrick Simmons terminated.) Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 2/3/2026. (TLR) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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11 Feb. 9, 2026

MOTION to Intervene as Defendants by Movants OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, FIEL Houston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Dismiss)(Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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12 Feb. 9, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendants filed by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Nguyen Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Fontaine Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Awawdeh Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Espinosa Declaration)(Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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13 Feb. 10, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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14 Feb. 10, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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15 Feb. 10, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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16 Feb. 10, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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17 Feb. 11, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Sophia Lin Lakin. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11718312) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Lakin, Sophia) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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18 Feb. 12, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court will hold in abeyance Plaintiffs' request for appointment of a three-judge district court [ECF No. 3 ] and Proposed Intervenors' motion to intervene [ECF No. 11 ] until such time as Defendants appear and respond to each. The Court will impose a briefing schedule with respect to Defendants' responses by separate order once Defendants appear. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 2/12/2026. (LNJ) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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19 Feb. 17, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Andrea McCann, David Mason, Jessica Fisher, State of Missouri, Phillip Fisher. Defendant All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Postmarked Certified Mail Receipt)(Patton, John) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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20 Feb. 25, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Grayce Zelphin. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11742493) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing CA Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing for Grayce Zelphin)(Zelphin, Grayce) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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21 Feb. 27, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Defendants National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, Gabe Reiss, Lucia Ornelas, Carrie Nicolas, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief)(Hirth, J.) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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22 Feb. 27, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 21 MOTION to Intervene filed by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Hirth, J.) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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23 March 3, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by H. Anthony Relys for Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Relys, H.) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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24 March 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher D. Dodge. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11750642) by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia)(Dodge, Christopher) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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25 March 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Abha Khanna. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11750892) by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - Washington)(Khanna, Abha) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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26 March 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kevin R. Kowalewski. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11750917) by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - New York)(Kowalewski, Kevin) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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27 March 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Branden Lewiston. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11751074) by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia)(Lewiston, Branden) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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28 March 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice David R. Fox. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11751339) by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia)(Fox, David) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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29 March 3, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Relys, H.) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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30 March 3, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Relys, H.) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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31 March 3, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Relys, H.) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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32 March 5, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Davin Rosborough. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11755747) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Rosborough, Davin) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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33 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Theresa J. Lee. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11757281) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Lee, Theresa) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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34 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Ming Cheung. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11757400) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Cheung, Ming) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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35 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William Hughes. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11757658) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hughes, William) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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36 March 9, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Ethan Herenstein. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11759250) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Herenstein, Ethan) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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37 March 10, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11761971) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Cepeda Derieux, Adriel) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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38 March 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jonathan Topaz. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11773139) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Topaz, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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39 March 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas Buser-Clancy. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number BMOEDC-11794984) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing TX COGS)(Buser-Clancy, Thomas) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

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40 March 31, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Memorandum in Support of Proposed Motion to Dismiss)(Khanna, Abha) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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41 April 1, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Kathryn Alkire for Defendant United States Department of Commerce. (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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42 April 1, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Kevin K. Bell for Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Bell, Kevin) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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43 April 1, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Bell, Kevin) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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44 April 1, 2026

MOTION for Ruling on MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF THREE-JUDGE PANEL UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2284 by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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45 April 3, 2026

ORDER: This matter is before the Court on review of Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint (ECF No. 43 ). On April 1, 2026, Defendants appeared for the first time by counsel and requested an extension of time to respond to the complaint through and including May 6, 2026. Defendants note that they conferred with counsel for Plaintiffs and all of the proposed intervenors, and no one opposes the requested extension of time. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended through and including May 6, 2026.. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 4/3/2026. (CLT) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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46 April 3, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' motion for appointment of a three-judge panel is DENIED at this time. Plaintiffs' request for appointment of a three-judge panel remains before the Court, and the Court will make the requisite determination in due course and in accordance with the statute. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 4/3/2026. (CLT) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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47 April 3, 2026

Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants ECF No. 17 20 24 25 26 27 28 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 MOTIONS for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 4/3/2026. (CLT) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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48 April 6, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Kristin Marie Mulvey for Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Mulvey, Kristin) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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49 April 15, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proposed Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Request for a Three-Judge Court by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Response in Opposition)(Khanna, Abha) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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50 April 22, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Javier A. Silva. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11836807) by Intervenor Defendants Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Juan Vazquez, Joey Cardenas, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Silva, Javier) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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51 April 22, 2026

MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Defendants Joey Cardenas, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, Juan Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Answer and Cross Claims)(Silva, Javier) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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52 April 22, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 51 MOTION to Intervene filed by Intervenor Defendants Joey Cardenas, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, Juan Vazquez. (Silva, Javier) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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53 April 22, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Silva, Javier) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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54 April 22, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Susana A. Sandoval Vargas. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11836851) by Intervenor Defendant Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, Juan Vazquez, Joey Cardenas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Sandoval Vargas, Susana) Modified on 4/27/2026 (ANR). (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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55 April 29, 2026

MOTION for Ruling on re 18 Order, Motion for Briefing Schedule on Referral Under 28 U.S.C. § 2284 by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 55 MOTION for Ruling on re 18 Order, Motion for Briefing Schedule on Referral Under 28 U.S.C. § 2284, and Memorandum in Opposition to 49 NAACP Intervenors' Motion for Leave filed by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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57 May 4, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of time to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Bell, Kevin) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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58 May 5, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court will impose the following briefing schedule: any response to the request for appointment of a three-judge panel shall be due on May 13, 2026, and any reply Plaintiffs wish to offer in support of the request for a three-judge panel shall be due on May 15, 2026. (Response to Court due by 5/13/2026). Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 5/5/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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59 May 5, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended through and including June 5, 2026. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 5/5/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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60 May 5, 2026

Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants both 54 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Susana A. Sandoval Vargas and 50 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Javier A. Silva. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 5/5/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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61 May 5, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Julia A. Gomez. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11857737) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Gomez Hernandez, Julia) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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62 May 11, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Peter J. Eliasberg. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11867532) by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Eliasberg, Peter) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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63 May 12, 2026

Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants 61 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Julia A. Gomez and 62 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Peter J. Eliasberg. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 5/12/2026. (CLT) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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64 May 13, 2026

NOTICE by Defendants United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce Defendants' Opposition to a Three-Judge Panel (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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65 May 13, 2026

NOTICE of Opposition to Plaintiffs' Request to Appoint a Three-Judge Court: by Intervenor Defendants Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, H. Victoria Morgan, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Missouri State Conference, Carrie Nicolas, Lucia Ornelas, Gabe Reiss, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network, Veronica Zavala (Fox, David) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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66 May 13, 2026

NOTICE Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Request to Appoint a Three-Judge Panel: by Movants FIEL Houston, Make the Road New York, New York Immigration Coalition, OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates (Wilcox, Gillian) Modified on 5/14/2026 (CLT). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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67 May 13, 2026

NOTICE Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Request for a Three-Judge Panel : by Intervenor Defendants Joey Cardenas, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, Juan Vazquez (Silva, Javier) Modified on 5/14/2026 (CLT). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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68 May 14, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 64 Notice (Other) filed by Defendants United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: The attorney's signature on the signature block must match the name of the e-filer. This is an informational notice and no further action is needed at this time. All future filings must be in compliance with this rule. (CLT) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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May 14, 2026

Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (Teams & Cape)

69 May 15, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 49 MOTION for Leave to Proposed Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Request for a Three-Judge Court filed by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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70 May 26, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Bell, Kevin) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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71 May 28, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint [ECF No. 70 ] is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended through and including July 6, 2026. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 5/28/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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72 May 29, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 51 MOTION to Intervene, 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendants, 21 MOTION to Intervene filed by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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73 June 5, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' request for leave to file their response in opposition to the motions to intervene [ECF No. 72 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Proposed Intervenors may file any replies in support of their motions to intervene within seven (7) days after Defendants respond to the complaint. Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 6/5/2026. (TLR) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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74 June 26, 2026

MOTION to Stay by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Extending MTD Deadline, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Stay Order)(Bell, Kevin) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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75 June 29, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended for thirty (30) days through and including July 29, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any responses in opposition to Defendants' motion to stay [ECF No. 74] shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of this Order, through and including July 13, 2026. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 6/29/26. (JAB) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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76 July 13, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION to Stay filed by Intervenor Defendants Joey Cardenas, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, Juan Vazquez. (Silva, Javier) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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77 July 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 74 MOTION to Stay filed by Plaintiffs Jessica Fisher, Phillip Fisher, David Mason, Andrea McCann, State of Missouri. (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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78 July 17, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 74 MOTION to Stay filed by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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79 July 22, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' motion to stay [ECF No. 74 ] is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended through and including September 21, 2026. (Response to Court due by 9/21/2026.) Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 7/22/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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80 Sept. 17, 2026

MOTION to Stay by Defendants George Cook, Howard Lutnick, United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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81 Sept. 18, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' request to extend their September 21, 2026 deadline to respond to the complaint is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any responses in opposition to Defendants' motion tostay (ECF No. 80 ) shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of this Order, through and including October 2, 2026. (Response to Court due by 10/2/2026). Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 9/18/2026. (LNS) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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82 Sept. 18, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Capozzi, Louis) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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83 Sept. 22, 2026

ORDER OF DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this matter is DISMISSED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Proposed Intervenors' Motions to Intervene are DENIED as moot. (Doc. 11, 21, 51 ). Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 09/22/2026. (ANR) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 30, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff State of Missouri is a sovereign State of the United States of America. Plaintiff David Mason is a former Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Election Commission. Plaintiff Andrea McCann is a naturalized American citizen who legally immigrated to the United States from Germany. Plaintiffs Phillip and Jessica Fisher (the “Fishers”) are business owners who reside in Cass County, Missouri.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

United States Census Bureau

United States Department of Commerce

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:26-cv-00131

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

Voting:

Election administration

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

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