Case: Aragon v. Rollins

COMPLAINT against BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12293615) filed by SARAH STARKS, NIEVES ARAGON, NATHAN FLEMING, MARC CRAIG. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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NOTICE of Appearance by Meegan F Hollywood on behalf of NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS (Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

ERRATA with Corrected Civil Cover Sheet by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Corrected Civil Cover Sheet)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Notice of Error- New Case

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: No signature on Civil Cover Sheet. Please file the signed document using the event Errata. All filings must have an original signature or /s/ Attorney Name to represent an electronic signature of the filer. Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmw)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Sealed Document, # 2 Appendix Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

Notice of Error- New Case

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata; alternatively, file under seal as a Sealed Document. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. SECOND NOTICE. Continued non-compliance will result in an Order to Show Cause and/or dismissal of case. (znmw)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ellison A. Snider, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12304710. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Snider Declaration, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lindsay Maher, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12304734. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Maher Declaration, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Appendix Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

SEALED DOCUMENT (Plaintiffs' Addresses) filed by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(znmw) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (znmw)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER granting 4 plaintiffs' sealed motion for leave to file under seal. The Clerk of Court is hereby ORDERED to file UNDER SEAL plaintiffs' notice of residential addresses [4-1]. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/17/2026. (lcabj1)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Relief Pursuant to 5 USC 705 by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction and Relief Pursuant to 5 USC 705, # 2 Declaration of N. Aragon, # 3 Declaration of M. Craig, # 4 Declaration of N. Fleming, # 5 Declaration of A. Johnson, # 6 Declaration of S. Starks a/ka H. Starks, # 7 Declaration of Meegan Hollywood, Esq., # 8 Exhibit Exs. 1-7, # 9 Exhibit Exs. 8-15, # 10 Text of Proposed Order, # 11 Certificate of Service)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction and Relief Pursu

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2 Declaration of N. Aragon

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3 Declaration of M. Craig

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4 Declaration of N. Fleming

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5 Declaration of A. Johnson

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6 Declaration of S. Starks a/ka H. Starks

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7 Declaration of Meegan Hollywood, Esq.

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8 Exhibit Exs. 1-7

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9 Exhibit Exs. 8-15

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10 Text of Proposed Order

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11 Certificate of Service

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeffrey I. Shinder, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12309113. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Shinder, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Eitan Sirkovich on behalf of All Defendants (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave of Ellison A. Snider to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/19/2026. (lcem)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave of Lindsay Maher to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/19/2026. (lcem)

Order

MINUTE ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that a telephonic scheduling conference on the record is set for March 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The Courtroom Deputy will provide the dial-in information by separate email. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/19/2026. (zdrf)

Scheduling Conference

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Minute Entry for scheduling conference proceedings held on 3/20/2026 before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Scheduling Order forthcoming via Chambers. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne) (zdrf)

MINUTE ORDER. Based on the Court's review of the pleadings filed to date and the statements of counsel during the scheduling conference held on March 20, 2026, and with the consent of the parties, the Court finds in its discretion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 65(a)(2) that it will be appropriate and a more efficient use of the Court's and the parties' resources to advance and consolidate the resolution of this case on the merits with the consideration of plaintiffs' pending motion 9 for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Therefore, it will deem plaintiffs' motion to be a motion for summary judgment, and the following schedule will govern the remainder of the briefing: defendants must docket the Administrative Record on or before April 3, 2026; defendants' opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum of points and authorities, will also be due on April 3; plaintiffs' reply in support of their motion and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, will be due on April 15; and defendants' cross-reply will be due on April 22. The Court will hold a hearing on May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 25. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/20/2026. (lcabj1)

MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that, due to a conflict with the Court's schedule, the Motion Hearing initially scheduled for May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM is RESET for May 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 25A- In Person before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/20/2026. (zdrf)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Katherine Deabler-Meadows, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12314389. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of K. Deabler-Meadows, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BROOKE ROLLINS served on 3/23/2026; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE served on 3/23/2026, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 03/23/2026., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/23/2026. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/22/2026.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave of Jeffrey I. Shinder to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/23/2026. (lcem)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave of Katherine Deabler-Meadows to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/24/2026. (lcem)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Appearance by Ellison Snider on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Snider, Ellison) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsay R. Maher on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Maher, Lindsay) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Katharine Deabler-Meadows on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Deabler-Meadows, Katharine) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Attachments: # 1 AR Certification, # 2 Requests and Approvals, # 3 State Plans, # 4 Memos and Authorities, # 5 Press Releases, # 6 Studies, # 7 Technical Assistance Part I, # 8 Technical Assistance Part II)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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7 Technical Assistance Part I

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 9 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Relief Pursuant to 5 USC 705 filed by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ciara Wren Malone, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12345595. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of C. Malone, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave of Ciara Wren Malone to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/9/2026. (lcem)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey M. Harris on behalf of THE FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. (Harris, Jeffrey) Modified docket text on 4/13/2026, pursuant to Counsel. (mg). (Entered: 04/10/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by THE FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Harris, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE before Judge Amy Berman Jackson held on March 20, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-18. Date of Issuance: 4/13/2026. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/4/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/14/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/12/2026.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

RESPONSE re 18 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Reply re 19 filed by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration of Meegan Hollywood, Esq., # 3 Exhibit Exhibits 1-3, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Hollywood, Meegan) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 9 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (See Docket Entry 24 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Reply to opposition to motion

NOTICE of Appearance by Ciara Wren Malone on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Malone, Ciara) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

MINUTE ORDER granting 22 the motion for leave to file amicus brief by the Foundation for Government Accountability. The Clerk of Court is ORDERED to file the amicus brief [22-1] on the docket. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/20/2026. (lcabj1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Shinder on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shinder, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 18 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Casey McConnell)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

1 Declaration of Casey McConnell

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AMICUS BRIEF by FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. (znmw) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

ERRATA by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE re 28 Reply to opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Updated Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cesar Azrak on behalf of All Defendants (Azrak, Cesar) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceedings held on 5/1/2026 before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Arguments heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Janice Dickman) (zdrf)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE OF NEBRASKA. (Barnett, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. Given the issues discussed at the hearing on May 1, 2026, the parties may file supplemental submissions, not to exceed five pages, to address the overall statutory scheme and the question of whether the presence of a specific provision concerning pilot programs related to health and nutrition in 7 USC § 2026(k), and the terms of that provision, bear in any way on the interpretation of the terms of or Congressional intent behind the pilot programs authorized under section 2026(b) and if so, how. Supplemental submissions are due by May 8, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 5/4/2026. (lcabj1)

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Amy Berman Jackson held on May 1, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-65. Date of Issuance: May 5, 2026. Court Reporter: Janice Dickman, Telephone number: 202-354-3267, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/26/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/5/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/3/2026.(Dickman, Janice) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 9 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Malone, Ciara) Modified to add link on 5/12/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 05/08/2026)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 18 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Azrak, Cesar) Modified to add link on 5/12/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 05/08/2026)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 6/22/2026. (lcabj1) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

ORDER granting 9 plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and denying 18 defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment. Judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs on Counts One and Three, and the Court declined to reach Count Two. See the Memorandum Opinion 36 and Order for details. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 6/22/2026. (lcabj1) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Attorney Cesar Azrak terminated. (Azrak, Cesar) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Fees and Expenses)(Deabler-Meadows, Katharine) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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MEMORANDUM re 39 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Deabler-Meadows Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Deabler-Meadows Ex A, # 3 Exhibit Deabler-Meadows Ex B, # 4 Exhibit Deabler-Meadows Ex C, # 5 Declaration SCL Declaration, # 6 Exhibit SCL Ex A, # 7 Exhibit SCL Ex B, # 8 Exhibit SCL Ex C, # 9 Exhibit Bill of Costs, # 10 Exhibit Bill of Costs Ex)(Deabler-Meadows, Katharine) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

1 Declaration Deabler-Meadows Declaration

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5 Declaration SCL Declaration

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Joint MOTION to Hold in Abeyance re 39 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses by BROOKE ROLLINS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 41 the parties' joint motion to hold in abeyance. The Court will hold plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees 39 in abeyance until August 24, 2026. The parties must submit a joint status report on that date. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/29/2026. (lcabj1)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 37 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 36 Memorandum & Opinion by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BROOKE ROLLINS. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 42 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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USCA Case Number 26-5297 for 42 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BROOKE ROLLINS. (znmw)

Joint STATUS REPORT on Fees by NIEVES ARAGON, MARC CRAIG, NATHAN FLEMING, AMANDA JOHNSON, SARAH STARKS. (Deabler-Meadows, Katharine) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of 44 the parties' joint status report, any further briefing or consideration of the motion for fees is STAYED pending the ruling on appeal. The parties must file a joint status report within 7 days of any ruling from the Court of Appeals. SO ORDERED. Signed by Amy Berman Jackson on 8/25/2026. (lcabj1)

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