Case: State Of California v. Wright

2:26-cv-03396 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: March 30, 2026

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Case Summary

On March 31, 2026, the State of California filed a lawsuit against Chris Wright, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Department of Energy itself in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The case centers on Secretary Wright's March 13, 2026 order issued under the Defense Production Act (DPA), which directed Sable Offshore Corporation to immediately restart oil pipeline operations that had been shut down since a catastrophic 2015 oil spill at Ref…

On March 31, 2026, the State of California filed a lawsuit against Chris Wright, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Department of Energy itself in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The case centers on Secretary Wright's March 13, 2026 order issued under the Defense Production Act (DPA), which directed Sable Offshore Corporation to immediately restart oil pipeline operations that had been shut down since a catastrophic 2015 oil spill at Refugio State Beach. According to the complaint, Sable requested this federal order to bypass state regulatory requirements and existing court orders preventing the restart, and the company restarted the pipelines on March 14, 2026, despite lacking necessary state permits and being subject to a preliminary injunction and federal consent decree requiring compliance with state approval processes. California brought four causes of action alleging violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, constitutional separation of powers principles, and the Tenth Amendment. The state seeks judicial declaration that Wright's order is unconstitutional, vacatur of the order, and injunctive relief to prevent defendants from authorizing pipeline operations without required state approvals and court order compliance.

The same day as the complaint was filed, the clerk issued notice of four related cases: 2:26-cv-02946-WLH-MAA; 2:26-cv-02739-AB-PVCx; 2:20-cv-02415-SVW-SSC; and 2:25-cv-04165-DMG-AGR. Plaintiff also filed a notice of request for statewide or nationwide relief with the clerk of court. This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Ben Hefter (4/2/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Jr, Dennis L (California)

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2:26-cv-03396

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive and Other Relief

State of California v. Wright

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Complaint
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2:26-cv-03396

Plaintiff's Notice of Related Cases (L.R. 83-1.3)

State of California v. Wright

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:26-cv-03396

Plaintiff's Notice to the Clerk of Action Seeking Statewide or Nationwide Relief (L.R. 83-11)

State of California v. Wright

March 31, 2026

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Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated June 20, 2026, 3:21 a.m.

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FILING FEE PAID for new civil case. Receipt No. ACACDC-41866804 for $405 filing fee. (Roessler, Alicia)

March 30, 2026

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COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid ($405 paid on 03/30/2026, receipt number ACACDC-41866804), filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Attorney Dennis L Beck, Jr added to party State Of California(pty:pla))(Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff State Of California. Related Case(s): No. 2:26-cv-02946-WLH-MAA; 2:26-cv-02739-AB-PVCx; 2:20-cv-02415-SVW-SSC; 2:25-cv-04165-DMG-AGR (Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Notice Notice to the Clerk of Action Seeking Statewide or Nationwide Relief filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Anne Hwang and Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff. (car) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright, United States Attorneys Office. (car) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff State Of California, upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Civil Process Clerk. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Assistant Attorney General for Administration. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to U.S. Department of Energy. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. (Roessler, Alicia) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE of California Attorney General Office Mary Haley Ousley on behalf of Plaintiff State Of California. (Attorney Mary Haley Ousley added to party State Of California(pty:pla))(Ousley, Mary) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Riley Walters on behalf of Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright (Attorney Riley Walters added to party United States Department of Energy(pty:dft), Attorney Riley Walters added to party Chris Wright(pty:dft))(Walters, Riley) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright. Related Case(s): 2:20-cv-02415, 2:26-cv-02739, 2:26-cv-02946 (Walters, Riley) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-02415-SVW-SSCx. Case transferred from Judge Anne Hwang and Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff to Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:26-cv-03396-SVW-SSCx. Signed by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (lh) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Dennis L Beck, Jr counsel for Plaintiff State Of California. Dennis L. Beck, Jr. is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff State of California. (Beck, Dennis) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS filed by Plaintiff State Of California. Motion set for hearing on 6/1/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS, # 2 Memorandum OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS, # 3 Declaration OF DENA BELLMAN IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS, # 4 Declaration OF JULIE VANCE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS, # 5 Declaration OF ROHIT SHARMA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS, # 6 Proposed Order) (Roessler, Alicia) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

1 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJ

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2 Memorandum OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNC

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3 Declaration OF DENA BELLMAN IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJU

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4 Declaration OF JULIE VANCE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUN

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5 Declaration OF ROHIT SHARMA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJU

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Hearing / Opposition Deadline from June 1, 2026 / May 11, 2026 to June 22, 2026 / June 1, 2026 filed by Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Riley Walters, # 2 Proposed Order) (Walters, Riley) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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NEW CASE ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (dta) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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ORDER SETTING INITIAL STATUS CONFERENCE for 6/1/2026 at 1:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (dta) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT.; denying 17 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Hearing. (aco) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by Proposed Intervenor Plaintiff Environmental Defense Center. Motion set for hearing on 6/8/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Linda Krop, # 2 Declaration of Julie Teel Simmonds, # 3 Declaration of Margaret Hall, # 4 Declaration of Alex Katz, # 5 Declaration of Brady Bradshaw, # 6 Declaration of Maureen Ellenberger, # 7 Declaration of Ken Hough, # 8 Declaration of Mike Lyons, # 9 Declaration of Ted Morton, # 10 Declaration of Tevin Schmitt, # 11 Notice of Interested Parties, # 12 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene, # 13 Proposed Complaint) (Attorney Margaret Morgan Hall added to party Environmental Defense Center(pty:bkmov)) (Hall, Margaret) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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4 Declaration of Alex Katz

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6 Declaration of Maureen Ellenberger

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7 Declaration of Ken Hough

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8 Declaration of Mike Lyons

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9 Declaration of Ted Morton

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10 Declaration of Tevin Schmitt

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11 Notice of Interested Parties

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12 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brian Calavan counsel for Plaintiff State Of California. Adding Brian Calavan as counsel of record for State of California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff State of California. (Attorney Brian Calavan added to party State Of California(pty:pla))(Calavan, Brian) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS 16 filed by Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Declaration of Ashley Nunes), # 2 Exhibit B (Declaration of Dustin Hubbard))(Walters, Riley) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene (UNOPPOSED) Sable Offshore Corp., Pacific Pipeline Company. Motion set for hearing on 6/8/2026 at 01:30 AM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Caldwell Flores in Support of Motion to Intervene and Proposed Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay, # 2 Declaration of Jessica Stebbins Bina in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene, # 4 Proposed Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay, # 5 Proposed Evidentiary Objections to Evidence Submitted in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay, # 6 Declaration of Steve Rusch in Support of Proposed Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay, # 7 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay) (Attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina added to party Sable Offshore Corp. (pty:intvd), Attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina added to party Pacific Pipeline Company(pty:intvd)) (Stebbins Bina, Jessica) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

1 Declaration of J. Caldwell Flores in Support of Motion to Intervene and Proposed

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2 Declaration of Jessica Stebbins Bina in Support of Motion to Intervene

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3 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene

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4 Proposed Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and S

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5 Proposed Evidentiary Objections to Evidence Submitted in Support of Plaintiff&#

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Proposed Intervenor Defendants Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp., (Stebbins Bina, Jessica) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Margaret Morgan Hall on behalf of Movant Environmental Defense Center (Hall, Margaret) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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REPLY filed by Plaintiff State Of California to MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion, 23 (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Roessler, Alicia) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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ORDER GRANTING SABLE OFFSHORE CORP. AND PACIFIC PIPELINE COMPANY'S MOTION TO INTERVENE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Having considered Sable Offshore Corp. and Pacific Pipeline Company's unopposed Motion to Intervene as defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24(a)(2), the Motion to Intervene is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Sable Offshore Corp. and Pacific Pipeline Company are granted intervention as of right for all purposes in this action. Sable Offshore Corp. and Pacific Pipeline Company's Proposed Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay Against All Defendants, and the exhibits thereto, is filed as of today. Sable Offshore Corp. and Pacific Pipeline Company shall file their responsive pleadings under Rule 24(c) on the same date as Defendants' deadline for responding to Plaintiff's Complaint or three days after intervention is granted, whichever is later.; granting 24 MOTION to Intervene. (aco) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicholas McDaniel to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42352033) filed by Intervenor - Defendants Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stebbins Bina, Jessica) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting 29 Non-Resident Attorney Nicholas McDaniel APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiffs Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp., designating Jessica Stebbins Bina as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the Status Conference and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS from June 1, 2026, to June 8, 2026, at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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REPLY TO INTERVENORS SABLE OFFSHORE CORP. AND PACIFIC PIPELINE COMPANYS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement PLAINTIFFS OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF INTERVENORS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY, # 2 Supplement PLAINTIFFS RESPONSES TO INTERVENORS OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS)(Calavan, Brian) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

1 Supplement PLAINTIFFS OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF INTERVENORS

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court DENIES the MOTION to Intervene 21 . SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to United States Department of Energy answer now due 7/8/2026; Chris Wright answer now due 7/8/2026, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendants United States Department of Energy; Chris Wright.(Walters, Riley) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE BY OBSERVING ATTORNEYS; DECLARATION OF BRIAN CALAVAN re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re AND STAY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS 16 filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Calavan, Brian) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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RESPONSE filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp. - Response to Plaintiff's Objections to Evidence Submitted in Support of Intervenors' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction (32-1) (Stebbins Bina, Jessica) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. RE: PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE BY OBSERVING ATTORNEYS 35 . (aco) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Motion(s) to Dismiss; Reply iso Motion(s) to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Calavan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael Stephen Dorsi on behalf of Plaintiff State Of California (Attorney Michael Stephen Dorsi added to party State Of California(pty:pla))(Dorsi, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff State Of California for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Michael S. Dorsi at Michael.Dorsi@doj.ca.gov with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Dorsi, Michael) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants United States Department of Energy, Chris Wright for Court Smart (CS). (Walters, Riley) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Intervenor Plaintiffs Pacific Pipeline Company, Sable Offshore Corp. for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Karin Sanders at karin.sanders@lw.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Stebbins Bina, Jessica) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Interested Party for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Michael R. Gordon at mgordon@washingtonanalysis.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (cr) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Interested Party for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Eva Dorrough at edorrough@cov.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (cr) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Interested Party for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Andrew Nicholls at anicholls@airdberlis.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (cr) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Interested Party for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact John Davenport at davenport@jrco.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (cr) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/8/26 2:06 P.M..Electronic Court Recorder: EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING SERVICES, INC, phone number 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/1/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/8/2026. (dag) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/8/26 2:06 P.M. re Transcript 47 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(dag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Interested Party for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Cody Akins at cakins@sidley.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (cr) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Party of Interest for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact JOSHUA STEPHEN JOHNSON at JOSHJOHNSON@VELAW.COM with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (jvc) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Transcript (CV),, 47 (siv) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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FIRST AMENDED TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/8/2026, 2:06 p.m.. Electronic Court Recorder: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., phone number 361 949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026. (siv) Modified on 6/16/2026 (cr). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/8/2026, 2:06 p.m. re Transcript 54 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (siv) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Party of Interest for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact NICO VAN AELSTYN at NVANAELSTYN@SHEPPARD.COM with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (jvc) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR DEFENDANTS' AND INTERVENOR-DEFENDANTS' MOTION(S) TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Defendants Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and the U.S. Department of Energy and Intervenor-Defendants Sable Offshore Corp. and Pacific Pipeline Company shall file and serve any responsive motions, including a motion to dismiss, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b), by June 29, 2026. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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SECOND AMENDED TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 06/08/2026 at 2:06 PM. Electronic Court Recorder: EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING SERVICES, INC., phone number (361) 949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/17/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026. (cr) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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NOTICE OF FILING SECOND AMENDED TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 06/08/2026 at 2:06 PM re Transcript 58 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Kavita Paul Lesser on behalf of Plaintiff State Of California (Attorney Kavita Paul Lesser added to party State Of California(pty:pla))(Lesser, Kavita) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 30, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The State of California via Attorney General Rob Bonta

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Separation of Powers

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:26-cv-03396

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Stay of government action

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Environmental Justice and Resources:

Petroleum and petroleum byproducts

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Commandeering

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