Case: United States v. Regents of The University of California

2:26-cv-01946 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Feb. 24, 2026

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Case Summary

On February 24, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed this complaint in the Central District of California against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). DOJ officials alleged that dozens of civil rights complaints filed by Jewish or Israeli employees were not properly investigated. The complaint alleged that the general atmosphere of antisemitism remains so severe that the University's failure to protect Jewish staff from this atmosphere constitute a hostile work environment i…

On February 24, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed this complaint in the Central District of California against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). DOJ officials alleged that dozens of civil rights complaints filed by Jewish or Israeli employees were not properly investigated. The complaint alleged that the general atmosphere of antisemitism remains so severe that the University's failure to protect Jewish staff from this atmosphere constitute a hostile work environment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The DOJ requested a court order that:

  1. Enjoins UCLA from subjecting Jewish and Israel employees to a hostile work environment; enjoying UCLA from retaliating against employees who engage in activity protected under Title VII.
  2. Require UCLA to modify its anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policies to effectively prevent and correct antisemitic discrimination.
  3. Award damages to the named charging parties to compensate them for pecuniary, non-pecuniary losses and economic harm.
  4. Award damages to other aggrieved Jewish and Israeli UCLA employees.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (3/1/2026)

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People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Hamill, Julie Ann (California)

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2:26-cv-01946

Complaint and Jury Demand

United States of America v. Regents of the University of California

Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

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Docket for: United States v. Regents of The University of California
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1 Feb. 24, 2026

COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attorney Julie Ann Hamill added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla))(Hamill, Julie) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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2 Feb. 24, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Hamill, Julie) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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3 Feb. 24, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Related Case(s): 2:24-cv-04702-MCS-PD and 2:25-cv-03714-MCS-JC (Hamill, Julie) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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4 Feb. 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Carl D. Wasserman on behalf of Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attorney Carl D. Wasserman added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla))(Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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5 March 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Besa Bucaj on behalf of Plaintiff United States of America (Attorney Besa Bucaj added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Bucaj, Besa) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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6 March 3, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (et) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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7 March 3, 2026

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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8 March 3, 2026

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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9 March 4, 2026

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff United States of America. upon Regents of The University of California waiver sent by Plaintiff on 2/26/2026, answer due 4/27/2026. Waiver of Service signed by K. Lee Blalack II. (Wasserman, Carl) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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10 March 4, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Adam J Karr counsel for Defendant Regents of The University of California. Adding Adam Karr as counsel of record for Regents of the University of California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Regents of the University of California. (Attorney Adam J Karr added to party Regents of The University of California(pty:dft))(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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11 March 4, 2026

OBJECTIONS to Notice of Related Case(s) 3 filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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12 March 9, 2026

ORDER RE OBJECTION TO RELATED CASE TRANSFER to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Christina A. Snyder and Judge Mark C. Scarsi, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 2:24-cv-04702-MCS-PDx. (lh) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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13 March 10, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Christina A. Snyder. (rba) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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14 March 13, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Meaghan VerGow to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41732385) filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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15 March 13, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer Sokoler to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41732672) filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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16 March 13, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Natasha Teleanu to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41732786) filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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17 March 13, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney K. Lee Blalack II to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41732911) filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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18 March 16, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 14 Non-Resident Attorney Meaghan VerGow APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California, designating Adam Karr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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19 March 16, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 15 Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer Sokoler APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California, designating Adam Karr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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20 March 16, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 16 Non-Resident Attorney Natasha Teleanu APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California, designating Adam Karr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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21 March 16, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 17 Non-Resident Attorney K. Lee Blalack II APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California, designating Adam Karr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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March 16, 2026

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22 April 14, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by Intervenor Plaintiff Kira Stein, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Sarah Uzan, Kamran Shamsa, Ron Avi Astor. Motion set for hearing on 5/18/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andrew Gould, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Proposed Order) (Attorney John B Thomas added to party Kira Stein(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Vivien Burt(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Nir Hoftman(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Ian Holloway(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Sarah Uzan(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Kamran Shamsa(pty:bkmov), Attorney John B Thomas added to party Ron Avi Astor(pty:bkmov)) (Thomas, John) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

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23 April 14, 2026

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, (Thomas, John) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

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24 April 17, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to June 22, 2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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25 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Bradley A Benbrook on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Ron Avi Astor(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Vivien Burt(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Nir Hoftman(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Ian Holloway(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Kamran Shamsa(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Kira Stein(pty:bkmov), Attorney Bradley A Benbrook added to party Sarah Uzan(pty:bkmov))(Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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26 April 17, 2026

Corrected NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Bradley A Benbrook on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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27 April 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason B. Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42030946) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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28 April 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Gould to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42031002) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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29 April 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Linley Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42031025) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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30 April 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erica Leavitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42031072) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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31 April 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Alexandria Saquella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42031100) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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32 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason B. Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACD 27 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by designee/local counsel Bradley A. Benbrook (aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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33 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Gould to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42031 28 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by designee/local counsel Bradley A. Benbrook (aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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34 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Linley Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-4203 29 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by designee/local counsel Bradley A. Benbrook (aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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35 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erica Leavitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-4203 30 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by designee/local counsel Bradley A. Benbrook (aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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36 April 17, 2026

Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason B. Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450.00 Previously Paid on 4/17/2026, Receipt No. 42030946) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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37 April 17, 2026

Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Gould to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 4/17/2026, Receipt No. 42031002) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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38 April 17, 2026

Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Linley Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 4/14/2026, Receipt No. 42031025) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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39 April 17, 2026

Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erica Leavitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 4/17/2026, Receipt No. 42031072) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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40 April 17, 2026

Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Alexandria Saquella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $150 Previously Paid on 4/17/2026, Receipt No. 42031100) filed by Prospective Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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41 April 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Alexandria Saquella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACD 31 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by designee/local counsel Bradley A. Benbrook (aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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42 April 17, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 36 Non-Resident Attorney Jason B. Torchinsky APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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43 April 17, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: finding as moot 28 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Gould APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. ; granting 37 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Gould APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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44 April 17, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: finding as moot 29 Non-Resident Attorney Linley Wilson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. ; granting 38 Non-Resident Attorney Linley Wilson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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45 April 17, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: finding as moot 30 Non-Resident Attorney Erica Leavitt APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. ; granting 39 Non-Resident Attorney Erica Leavitt APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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46 April 17, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: finding as moot 31 Non-Resident Attorney Alexandria Saquella APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. ; granting 40 Non-Resident Attorney Alexandria Saquella APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan, designating Bradley Benbrook as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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47 April 17, 2026

ORDER ENTERING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANT'S TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT AND SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE 24, by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Defendant's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint shall be extended from April 27, 2026 to June 22, 2026. See document for additional information. (es) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

April 17, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

48 April 27, 2026

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 22 filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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49 May 8, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) AND SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM by Judge Christina A. Snyder. On the Court's own motion, the 5/18/2026 hearing on the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 22, at 10:00 AM, will be heard by Zoom before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's Website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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50 May 14, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Christina A. Snyder. The 5/18/2026 Zoom hearing (Dkt. 49) on the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene 22, at 10:00 AM, is hereby vacated and taken OFF CALENDAR. The motion is suitable for decision without oral argument and stands SUBMITTED. No appearance necessary on 5/18/2026. The Courts ruling will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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51 May 14, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) - PROSPECTIVE INTERVENOR PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO INTERVENE AS PLAINTIFFS (Dkt. 22, filed on April 14, 2026) by Judge Christina A. Snyder: The Court finds the present motion appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the matter is hereby taken under submission. Having carefully considered the parties' arguments and submissions, the Court finds and concludes as follows. In accordance with the foregoing, the Court GRANTS the intervenor plaintiffs' motion. Granting 22 MOTION to Intervene. See document for details. (es) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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52 May 19, 2026

INTERVENOR COMPLAINT against Defendant Regents of The University of California, filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Kamran Shamsa, Vivien Burt, Ian Holloway, Sarah Uzan, Nir Hoftman, Kira Stein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(Thomas, John) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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53 June 2, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to July 17, 2026 re Intervenor Complaint, 52, Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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54 June 2, 2026

ORDER ENTERING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANT'S TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS AND SET COORDINATED BRIEFING SCHEDULE 53 by Judge Christina A. Snyder. The Court ORDERS as follows: 1. Defendant's deadline to respond to the Complaints filed by the United States and the Intervenor Plaintiffs shall be July 17, 2026. 2. If Defendant responds to the Complaints by motion, Plaintiffs' opposition briefs shall be due August 28, 2026, Defendant's reply briefs shall be due September 25, 2026, and Defendant shall notice the motion for hearing on October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 3. This Order hereby supersedes the Courts prior April 17, 2026 Order. ECF No. 47. (lom) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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55 June 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Anton Metlitsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42572534) filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Karr, Adam) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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56 June 18, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 55 Non-Resident Attorney Anton Metlitsky APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California, designating Adam Karr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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57 June 29, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Order to Permit Defendant to File a Consolidated Brief in Support of its Motions to Dismiss Complaints and for Expansion of Word Limit filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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58 June 30, 2026

ORDER ENTERING JOINT STIPULATION TO PERMIT DEFENDANT TO FILE A CONSOLIDATED BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTIONS TO DISMISS COMPLAINTS AND FOR EXPANSION OF WORD LIMIT 57 by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Defendant's consolidated brief in support of its Motions to Dismiss the Complaints filed by the United States and Intervenor Plaintiffs may exceed the otherwise applicable 7,000-word limit but shall not exceed 15,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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59 July 10, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Order to Stay Response Deadline and Briefing Schedule, and to Set Deadline for Intervenor Plaintiffs to File Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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60 July 10, 2026

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO STAY RESPONSE DEADLINE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE 59 by Judge Christina A. Snyder. The Court, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: The Intervenor Plaintiffs shall file their amended complaint by September 11, 2026. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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61 July 15, 2026

NOTICE of Association of Counsel associating attorney Michael A. Sherman on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. Filed by Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Ron Avi Astor(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Vivien Burt(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Nir Hoftman(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Ian Holloway(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Kamran Shamsa(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Kira Stein(pty:bkmov), Attorney Michael A. Sherman added to party Sarah Uzan(pty:bkmov))(Sherman, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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62 July 17, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Evan J. Gottstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42820572) filed by Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Sherman, Michael) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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63 July 17, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application regarding the Application of Non-Resident Attorney Evan J. Gottstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, and Sarah Uzan 62 . The following error was found: There is no signature for local counsel in Section 3 of the application. (yl) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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64 July 20, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Evan J. Gottstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Movants Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450.00 Previously Paid on 7/17/2026, Receipt No. ACACDC-42820572) filed by Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Sherman, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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65 July 21, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: GRANTING 64 Non-Resident Attorney Evan J. Gottstien's Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs, Kira Stein, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Sarah Uzan, Kamran Shamsa, Ian Holloway, Ron Avi Astor, and designating Michael A. Sherman as local counsel.The Court DENIES AS MOOT 62 Non-Resident Attorney Evan J. Gottstien's Application. [THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY] (yl) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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July 21, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

66 Aug. 10, 2026

REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Michael A. Sherman in place of attorney Bradley A. Benbrook and John B. Thomas filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Benbrook, Bradley) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

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67 Aug. 11, 2026

(Wilson, Linley) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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68 Aug. 11, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: Granting 66 Request to Substitute Attorney Michael A. Sherman, Retained Counsel as attorney of record instead of Bradley A. Benbrook and John B. Thomas for Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Ian Holloway. (es) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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69 Aug. 19, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Rosen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Movant Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43096962) filed by Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sherman, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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70 Aug. 19, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Rachel G. Balaban to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Movant Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43097432) filed by Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Sarah Uzan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sherman, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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71 Aug. 21, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Rosen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Movant Sarah Uzan (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, 69 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. (aus) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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72 Aug. 21, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 70 Non-Resident Attorney Rachel G. Balaban APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Movant Sarah Uzan, designating Michael Sherman as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug. 21, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

73 Aug. 26, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 69 Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Rosen APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Ron Avi Astor, Vivien Burt, Nir Hoftman, Ian Holloway, Kamran Shamsa, Kira Stein, Movant Sarah Uzan, designating Michael Sherman as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug. 26, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

74 Sept. 11, 2026

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Regents of The University of California amending Intervenor Complaint, 52, filed by Plaintiff Ron Avi Astor, Kamran Shamsa, Vivien Burt, Ian Holloway, Nir Hoftman, Kira Stein (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-H)(Gould, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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75 Sept. 18, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Order to Set Response Deadline and Briefing Schedule filed by Defendant Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Karr, Adam) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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76 Sept. 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO SET RESPONSE DEADLINE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE 75 by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Defendant's deadline to respond to the Complaint filed by the United States and the First Amended Complaint ("FAC") filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs shall be October 26, 2026. See document for further information. (es) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 24, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff in this case is the Department of Justice.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Regents of the University of California

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Civil Rights Act of 1957/1960, 52 U.S.C. § 10101 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1971)

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:26-cv-01946

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism

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