Case: Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14 v. Noem

0:26-cv-01023 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Feb. 4, 2026

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Case Summary

On January 20, 2025, then-Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, rescinded the sensitive locations policy. Under that longstanding policy, the federal government barred immigration enforcement in or near sensitive locations “to the fullest extent possible.” Federal immigration agents were allowed to carry out such actions only in exigent circumstances or with prior approval from supervisors who were themselves bound by the government’s policy to avoid such a…

On January 20, 2025, then-Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, rescinded the sensitive locations policy. Under that longstanding policy, the federal government barred immigration enforcement in or near sensitive locations “to the fullest extent possible.” Federal immigration agents were allowed to carry out such actions only in exigent circumstances or with prior approval from supervisors who were themselves bound by the government’s policy to avoid such actions whenever possible. Where enforcement actions had to occur at sensitive locations, like schools or “[a] place where children gather, such as a . . . school bus stop,” they were to be done in nonpublic areas and with the aim of minimizing the impact on people’s access to the sensitive location. In place of the policy, Acting secretary Huffman left the decision to carry out enforment actions at or near schools to the individual discretion of federal agents.

 The revocation of decades-old protections for schools and other sensitive locations by Defendants Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has led to a growing number of immigration enforcement actions at or near these formerly protected areas. In recent weeks, the administration has launched “Operation Metro Surge” to accelerate its immigration enforcement efforts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, which has resulted in federal agents becoming an increasingly common presence at or near schools and school bus stops.

In response, a coalition of public school districts in the Minnesota area brought this suit on the behalf of itself, members, and students against the DHS, Kristi Noem, ICE, Todd M. Lyons, the Saint Paul Field Office Acting Director of ICE, and other members of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement team. The plaintiffs alleged that the revocation of the sensitive locations policy was arbitrary and capricious, unlawful, and requested the court reinstate the policy. Further, they requested the courts formally enjoin the government "from carrying out immigration enforcement operations at or near (i.e., within 1,000 feet) school property or school bus stops absent a judicial warrant or genuinely exigent circumstances." The plaintiffs are being represented by lawyers from Zimmerman Reef LLP, Democracy Forward Foundation, and Kevin Riach.  Judge Laura M. Provinzino is presiding over this case in the District Court for the District of Minnesota.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (2/12/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Billion, Molly Frances (Minnesota)

Cialkowski, Amanda M (Minnesota)

Cialkowski, David M (Minnesota)

Curtis, Kathleen K (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cherry, Mark J. (Minnesota)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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0:26-cv-01023

Complaint

Fridley Public School District v. Noem

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

Complaint
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0:26-cv-01023

Judgment in a Civil Case

Fridley Public School District et al. v. Mullin et al.

May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated July 22, 2026, 3:31 a.m.

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1 Feb. 4, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12627493) filed by Education Minnesota, Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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2 Feb. 4, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Laura M. Provinzino per Civil (5th - Master) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-cv-1023 LMP/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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3 Feb. 4, 2026

Summons Issued as to Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (CLK) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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4 Feb. 4, 2026

(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Elena Goldstein, Sean Ouellette, Allyson Scher, Paul R.Q. Wolfson as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (CLK) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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5 Feb. 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sean Ouellette. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12646983 filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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6 Feb. 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Paul R.Q. Wolfson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12647071 filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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7 Feb. 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Allyson Scher. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12647116 filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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8 Feb. 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Elena Goldstein. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12647130 filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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9 Feb. 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Sean Ouellette for Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, for Education Minnesota, and, for Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/10/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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10 Feb. 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Paul R.Q. Wolfson for Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, for Education Minnesota, and, for Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/10/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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11 Feb. 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Allyson R. Scher for Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, for Education Minnesota, and, for Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/10/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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12 Feb. 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Elena Goldstein for Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, for Education Minnesota, and, for Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/10/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb. 10, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

13 Feb. 12, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to USA by Education Minnesota, Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Gregory Bovino served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; Marcos Charles served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; David Easterwood served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; Thomas Homan served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; Todd Lyons served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; Kristi Noem served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; Rodney Scott served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; U.S. Customs and Border Protection served on 2/5/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement served on 2/4/2026, answer due 4/6/2026. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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14 Feb. 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Allyson R. Scher on behalf of Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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15 Feb. 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Elena Goldstein on behalf of Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Goldstein, Elena) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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16 Feb. 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Paul R.Q. Wolfson on behalf of Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Wolfson, Paul) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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17 Feb. 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Ouellette on behalf of Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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18 Feb. 17, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to USA by Education Minnesota, Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. Gregory Bovino served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; Marcos Charles served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; David Easterwood served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; Thomas Homan served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; Todd Lyons served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; Kristi Noem served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; Rodney Scott served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; U.S. Customs and Border Protection served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement served on 2/17/2026, answer due 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Certified Mail Receipts)(Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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19 Feb. 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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20 Feb. 23, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Jessica Lundberg. (KMO) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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21 Feb. 23, 2026

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 20 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Jessica Lundberg for Gregory Bovino,Marcos Charles,David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/23/2026. (KMO) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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22 Feb. 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lundberg on behalf of All Defendants. (Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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23 Feb. 23, 2026

Consent MOTION for declarants to proceed under pseudonyms WITH ATTACHED MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT - filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Ouellette, Sean) Modified text on 2/25/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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24 Feb. 23, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 23 Consent MOTION for declarants to proceed under pseudonyms filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Certificate of Compliance)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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25 Feb. 23, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 23 Consent MOTION for declarants to proceed under pseudonyms filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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26 Feb. 23, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - MOTION to Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 or, in the Alternative, for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Ouellette, Sean) Modified text on 2/24/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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27 Feb. 23, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 26 MOTION to Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 or, in the Alternative, for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Certificate of Compliance)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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28 Feb. 23, 2026

Declaration of Kathleen K. Curtis in Support of 26 MOTION to Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 or, in the Alternative, for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Puleo Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit(s) Myers Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit(s) Morton Memorandum, # 4 Exhibit(s) Aguilar Memorandum, # 5 Exhibit(s) Mayorkas Memorandum, # 6 Exhibit(s) Huffman Memorandum, # 7 Exhibit(s) DHS Press Release, # 8 Exhibit(s) Vitello Memorandum, # 9 Exhibit(s) Klecker & Lonetree Article, # 10 Exhibit(s) C-D- Declaration, # 11 Exhibit(s) M-A- Declaration, # 12 Exhibit(s) M-L-S- Declaration, # 13 Exhibit(s) S-R- Declaration, # 14 Exhibit(s) J-V- Declaration, # 15 Exhibit(s) N-S- Declaration, # 16 Exhibit(s) S-T- Declaration, # 17 Exhibit(s) Amy Hewett-Olatunde Declaration, # 18 Exhibit(s) Du Article, # 19 Exhibit(s) Shockman Article, # 20 Exhibit(s) P-S- Declaration, # 21 Exhibit(s) Vince Wagner Declaration, # 22 Exhibit(s) Kate Schmidt Declaration, # 23 Exhibit(s) A-R- Declaration, # 24 Exhibit(s) Kelly Article, # 25 Exhibit(s) L-V- Declaration, # 26 Exhibit(s) M-D- Declaration, # 27 Exhibit(s) N-K- Declaration, # 28 Exhibit(s) Dr. Jenna Chernega Declaration, # 29 Exhibit(s) J-R- Declaration, # 30 Exhibit(s) J-W- Declaration, # 31 Exhibit(s) E-L- Declaration, # 32 Exhibit(s) T-H- Declaration, # 33 Exhibit(s) N-L- Declaration, # 34 Exhibit(s) M-R- Declaration, # 35 Exhibit(s) Kristen Sinicariello Declaration, # 36 Exhibit(s) A-B- Declaration, # 37 Exhibit(s) Peg Nelson Declaration, # 38 Exhibit(s) Melissa Pohlman Declaration, # 39 Exhibit(s) Griswold Article, # 40 Exhibit(s) Monica Byron Declaration, # 41 Exhibit(s) K-W- Declaration, # 42 Exhibit(s) Maria Heavener Declaration, # 43 Exhibit(s) C-R-D- Declaration, # 44 Exhibit(s) C-A- Declaration, # 45 Exhibit(s) Castillo Article, # 46 Exhibit(s) Marisa Gaverick Herrera Declaration, # 47 Exhibit(s) Dr. Brenda Lewis Declaration, # 48 Exhibit(s) John Magas Declaration, # 49 Exhibit(s) Allison Dingler Declaration, # 50 Exhibit(s) E-V- Declaration, # 51 Exhibit(s) Stephanie Graff DOE Declaration, # 52 Exhibit(s) H-R- Declaration, # 53 Exhibit(s) J-S- Declaration, # 54 Exhibit(s) N-W- Declaration, # 55 Exhibit(s) MPI Webpage, # 56 Exhibit(s) D-Y- Declaration)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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4 Exhibit(s) Aguilar Memorandum

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5 Exhibit(s) Mayorkas Memorandum

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6 Exhibit(s) Huffman Memorandum

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7 Exhibit(s) DHS Press Release

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8 Exhibit(s) Vitello Memorandum

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9 Exhibit(s) Klecker & Lonetree Article

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10 Exhibit(s) C-D- Declaration

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11 Exhibit(s) M-A- Declaration

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12 Exhibit(s) M-L-S- Declaration

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13 Exhibit(s) S-R- Declaration

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14 Exhibit(s) J-V- Declaration

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15 Exhibit(s) N-S- Declaration

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16 Exhibit(s) S-T- Declaration

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17 Exhibit(s) Amy Hewett-Olatunde Declaration

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18 Exhibit(s) Du Article

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19 Exhibit(s) Shockman Article

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20 Exhibit(s) P-S- Declaration

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21 Exhibit(s) Vince Wagner Declaration

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22 Exhibit(s) Kate Schmidt Declaration

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23 Exhibit(s) A-R- Declaration

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24 Exhibit(s) Kelly Article

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25 Exhibit(s) L-V- Declaration

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26 Exhibit(s) M-D- Declaration

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27 Exhibit(s) N-K- Declaration

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28 Exhibit(s) Dr. Jenna Chernega Declaration

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29 Exhibit(s) J-R- Declaration

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30 Exhibit(s) J-W- Declaration

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31 Exhibit(s) E-L- Declaration

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32 Exhibit(s) T-H- Declaration

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33 Exhibit(s) N-L- Declaration

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35 Exhibit(s) Kristen Sinicariello Declaration

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36 Exhibit(s) A-B- Declaration

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37 Exhibit(s) Peg Nelson Declaration

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38 Exhibit(s) Melissa Pohlman Declaration

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39 Exhibit(s) Griswold Article

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40 Exhibit(s) Monica Byron Declaration

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41 Exhibit(s) K-W- Declaration

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42 Exhibit(s) Maria Heavener Declaration

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43 Exhibit(s) C-R-D- Declaration

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44 Exhibit(s) C-A- Declaration

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45 Exhibit(s) Castillo Article

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46 Exhibit(s) Marisa Gaverick Herrera Declaration

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47 Exhibit(s) Dr. Brenda Lewis Declaration

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48 Exhibit(s) John Magas Declaration

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49 Exhibit(s) Allison Dingler Declaration

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50 Exhibit(s) E-V- Declaration

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51 Exhibit(s) Stephanie Graff DOE Declaration

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52 Exhibit(s) H-R- Declaration

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53 Exhibit(s) J-S- Declaration

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54 Exhibit(s) N-W- Declaration

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55 Exhibit(s) MPI Webpage

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29 Feb. 23, 2026

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Education Minnesota. (Harrington, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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30 Feb. 23, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 26 MOTION to Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 or, in the Alternative, for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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

31 Feb. 24, 2026

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Declarants to Proceed Under Pseudonyms. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/24/2026. (JLB) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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32 Feb. 24, 2026

MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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33 Feb. 24, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 32 Motion to Stay,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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34 Feb. 25, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to E-mail. In accordance with the parties' joint request, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: (1) Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705 or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction is due by 3/11/2026; (2) Plaintiffs' reply is due by 3/23/2026; and (3) a hearing on the motion is set for 4/8/2026 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 3A (STP) before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 2/25/2026. (TJC) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

35 March 6, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Chelsea A Walcker on behalf of Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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36 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Lauren Goldman. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12764808 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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37 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Katherine Marquart. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12764915 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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38 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Mark Cherry. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12764949 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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39 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Katharine Janes. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12764974 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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40 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Matt Aidan Getz. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12765058 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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41 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Iason Togias. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12765094 filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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42 March 9, 2026

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A STAY OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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43 March 9, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 42 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A STAY OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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44 March 9, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Chelsea Walcker in SUPPORT OF 42 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A STAY OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Rabbi Harold Kravitz, # 3 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul, # 4 Exhibit(s) Declaration of First Universalist Church and Rev. Jen Crow, # 5 Exhibit(s) Declaration of the Right Reverend Craig William Loya, # 6 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Bishop Kevin Kenney, # 7 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Ben Connelly, # 8 Exhibit(s) Declaration of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association, # 9 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Minnesota Council of Churches)(Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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45 March 9, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 42 Motion to Appear as Amicus Curiae, filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al..(Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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46 March 9, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 42 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A STAY OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al..(Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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47 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 36 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lauren R. Goldman for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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48 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 37 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Katherine Michelle Marquart for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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49 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 39 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Katharine Mary Janes for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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50 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 40 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Matt Aidan Getz for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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51 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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52 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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53 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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54 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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55 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 41 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Iason George Togias for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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56 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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57 March 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jay Strandjord on behalf of Council of the Great City Schools. (Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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58 March 11, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Mary Lawson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12778662 filed by Council of the Great City Schools. (Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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59 March 11, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Caitlin McHugh. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12778704 filed by Council of the Great City Schools. (Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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60 March 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 38 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mark J. Cherry for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/11/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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61 March 11, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Angela Vichick. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12778721 filed by Council of the Great City Schools. (Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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62 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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63 March 11, 2026

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools. (Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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64 March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al. (Walcker, Chelsea) Modified text on 3/12/2026 (LTT). (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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65 March 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 63 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Amicus curiae brief, # 2 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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66 March 11, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 63 Motion to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools.(Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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67 March 11, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 63 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools.(Strandjord, Jay) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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68 March 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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69 March 11, 2026

EXHIBIT 1 re 68 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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70 March 11, 2026

EXHIBIT 2 Second Easterwood Declaration re 68 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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71 March 11, 2026

EXHIBIT 3 Raybon Declaration re 68 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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March 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

72 March 13, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 58 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mary C. Lawson for Council of the Great City Schools.; granting 59 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Caitlin C. McHugh for Council of the Great City Schools.; and, granting 61 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Angela M. Vichick for Council of the Great City Schools. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/13/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

73 March 18, 2026

FILED IN ERROR - REFILED AT DOCKET ENTRY # 75 - MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Amicus Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Stay, ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - # 2 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Scott R. Goings in Support of Amicus Memorandum)(Weiner, Joseph) Modified text on 3/18/2026 (MMP). Modified text on 3/18/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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74 March 18, 2026

MOTION Request to Extend Word Count filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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75 March 18, 2026

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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76 March 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 75 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate LR7.1 Compliance Certificate)(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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77 March 18, 2026

Declaration of Scott R. Goings in Support of 75 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14.(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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78 March 18, 2026

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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79 March 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 78 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al.. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate LR7.1 Certificate of Compliance)(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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80 March 18, 2026

Declaration of Scott R. Goings in Support of 78 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Council of the Great City Schools, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul et al..(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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81 March 18, 2026

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, State of Minnesota. (Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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82 March 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 81 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate LR7.1 Certificate of Compliance)(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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83 March 18, 2026

Declaration of Scott R. Goings in Support of 81 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, State of Minnesota.(Weiner, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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84 March 19, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 74 Motion for Word Limit Extension. Plaintiffs' unopposed request for a 1,500-word extension of the word limit for their reply in support of their 32 Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705 or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 3/19/2026. (TJC) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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March 19, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

85 March 23, 2026

REPLY re 32 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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86 March 23, 2026

Second Declaration of Kathleen K. Curtis in Support of 32 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709, Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 57. Declaration of G-B-, # 2 Exhibit(s) 58. Declaration of K-B-, # 3 Exhibit(s) 59. Declaration of Jacquie Mercer, # 4 Exhibit(s) 60. 2021 Guidance re Mayorkas Memo, # 5 Exhibit(s) 61. ICE Website on Mandatory Duties)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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87 March 24, 2026

Parties' Stipulation for Scheduling Order and to Stay Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Lundberg, Jessica) Modified text on 3/25/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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88 March 24, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 87 Consent MOTION to Stay Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Thomas Homan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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89 March 27, 2026

ORDER - 1. The parties' Stipulation for Scheduling Order and to Stay Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Complaint [Docket No. 87 ] is GRANTED in part; 2. The Defendants shall have until May 21, 2026, to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint; and 3. Upon Judge Laura M. Provinzino's decision on the Plaintiff's Motion to Stay and for Preliminary Injunction [Docket No. 32 ], the undersigned will issue a Pretrial Scheduling Notice and Order if appropriate, setting forth document submission deadlines for filings to be considered in the issuance of a Pretrial Scheduling Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/27/2026.(JLB) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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90 April 8, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 4/8/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Lynne KrenzSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 3ATime: 9:31 a.m.-10:58 a.m.11:13 a.m.-11:35 a.m.Total Time: 1 hour, 49 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Amanda Cialkowski; Sean Ouellette; Paul WolfsonFor Defendant(s): Jessica Lundberg PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 32 MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Education Minnesota, Fridley Public School District, Independent School District 14, Duluth Public School District, Independent School District 709. The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (TJC) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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91 April 9, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of 90 Motion Hearing,,, to Court Reporter Lynne Krenz. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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92 April 9, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript for a COPY OF TRANSCRIPT 90 Motion Hearing,,, to Court Reporter Lynne Krenz. (Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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93 April 16, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 4/8/2026 before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. (86 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 5/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/15/2026. (LMK) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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ORDER denying 32 Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705 or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 5/6/2026. (TJC) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Operation Metro Surge

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 4, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs are a coalition of Minnesota school districts.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Democracy Forward

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Homeland Security

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Kristi Noem

Marcos Charles

Thomas Homan

Todd M. Lyons

State

Saint Paul Field Office Acting Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations for ICE

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:26-cv-01023

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Stay of government action

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Enforcement location

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