Case: Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy

Smart Approaches to Marijuana et al. v. Kennedy et al.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana et al. v. Kennedy, Jr. et al.

COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12329748) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Summons Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., # 3 Summons H&HS, # 4 Summons Dr. Mehmet Oz, # 5 Summons Medicare & Medicaid, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Mighell, Connor) Modified filer on 3/31/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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2 Summons Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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4 Summons Dr. Mehmet Oz

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5 Summons Medicare & Medicaid

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6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION to Stay by SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

MEMORANDUM re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of SAM, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Evans, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of DFAF, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of SOS, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of DWI, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of HCADA, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of IFI)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/31/2026. (lctnm1). (Entered: 03/31/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Xinyu Yang on behalf of All Defendants (Yang, Xinyu) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ERRATA Complaint by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA re 1 Complaint,. (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ERRATA Motion for TRO by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA re 3 Motion for TRO, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay. (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ERRATA Memo ISO Motion for TRO by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA re 4 Memorandum,,,. (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, DAVID EVANS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Mighell, Connor) Modified on 4/1/2026 (mg). (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ERRATA Corporate Disclosure Statement by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA re 2 LCvR 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests,. (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Emergency MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone or Video Unopposed by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ORDER denying Plaintiffs' 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay as to the request for a temporary restraining order only. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/31/2026. (lctnm1) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....Case Assigned to Judge Amir H. Ali. (znmw) Modified on 3/31/2026 (znmw).

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,, 3 Motion. The following error(s) need correction: Invalid signature. PACER login must match signature. Active attorney must sign all documents. Please file the signed documents using the event ERRATA. Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmw) Modified to add error on 3/31/2026 (znmw).

Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (znmw)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay. The parties are ORDERED to appear for an in-person hearing on this Motion on March 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2 before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/31/2026 (lctnm1).

MINUTE ORDER. The 13 Emergency Motion for Telephonic or Videoconference Appearance at Emergency Hearing is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' counsel may appear at today's Hearing telephonically. Dial-in information will be sent in advance. The Court notes, however, that Plaintiffs chose to sue in this Court, as is their right. Plaintiffs' counsel are thus admonished that they should be prepared to attend in-person hearings at this Court going forward. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/31/2026 (lctnm1).

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing held on 3/31/2026 re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay filed by SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, denied. Defendants' Opposition to the Preliminary Injunction due by 4/9/2026. Plaintiffs' Reply due by 4/13/2026. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/20/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (Court Reporter: Jan Dickman.) (hmc)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, DAVID EVANS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 11 Request for Summons to Issue,,. The following error(s) need correction: Document incomplete. Please refile to include attorney's name and address on summonses. (mg)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Trevor N. McFadden held on March 31, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-32. Date of Issuance:April 3, 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 4/24/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/4/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/2/2026.(Dickman, Janice) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and to Revise Existing Deadlines by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and to Revise Existing Deadlines filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Accumulated Press Releases, # 2 Exhibit MMJ Complaint)(Yang, Xinyu) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Charles Zorn on behalf of CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo. In Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and In Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Eliot Fishman)(Yang, Xinyu) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay (duplicate of docket entry 21) filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo. In Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and In Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Eliot Fishman)(Yang, Xinyu) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Consent MOTION Relief from Local Rule 7(n)(1) re 21 MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Yang, Xinyu) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER. The 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Response and to Revise Existing Deadlines is DENIED. If Plaintiffs wish to file an Amended Complaint, they may do so "as a matter of course" within "21 days" of having served it. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a). Should Plaintiffs do so, the Court will implement a new briefing schedule at that time. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/9/2026 (lctnm1).

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA re 4 Memorandum,,, 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, DAVID EVANS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, KENNETH FINN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION to Stay by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, KENNETH FINN, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

MEMORANDUM re 27 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, KENNETH FINN, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (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)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Order on Motion to Dismiss

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the 25 Amended Complaint, the 3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay is DENIED AS MOOT; the 21 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT; and the 23 Consent Motion for Relief from Local Rule 7(n)(1) re 21 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. The 25 Amended Complaint is now the operative complaint. It is further ORDERED that the hearing now scheduled for April 20, 2026, is VACATED. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/13/2026 (lctnm1).

MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of 27 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and imposes the following schedule. The Defendants' Response is due on or before April 20, 2026. Any Reply is due on or before April 24, 2026. The parties are ORDERED to appear for an in-person hearing on May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2 before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/13/2026 (lctnm1).

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ilya Shapiro, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12360385. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, KENNETH FINN, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ilya Shapiro, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ilya Shapiro. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Click here for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/14/2026. (lctnm1).

MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo. In Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and In Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Fishman Dec.)(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 27 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay (duplicate of docket entry re 30) filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A-Fishman Dec.)(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

MOTION FROM LOCAL CIVIL RULE 7(n)(1) re 30 MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the 30 Motion to Dismiss, the Court clarifies its briefing schedule. Plaintiffs' combined Response to 30 Motion to Dismiss and its Reply in support of its 27 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is due by April 24, 2026. Defendants' Reply in support of 30 Motion to Dismiss is due April 29, 2026. The in-person hearing set for May 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. remains as scheduled. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/21/2026 (lctnm1).

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ilya Shapiro on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shapiro, Ilya) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Motion to Stay,, filed by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, KENNETH FINN, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

RESPONSE re 30 MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 filed by AMERICANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, CANNABIS IMPACT PREVENTION COALITION, LLC, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS EDUCATING LITIGATORS, CANNABIS INDUSTRY VICTIMS SEEKING JUSTICE, DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION, DRUG WATCH INTERNATIONAL, DAVID EVANS, KENNETH FINN, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANTI-DRUG ALLIANCE, ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE, MMJ BIOPHARMA CULTIVATION, INC., MMJ BIOPHARMA LABS, INC., MMJ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST LEGALIZING MARIJUANA, SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS, SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mighell, Connor) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing (time change): The Motion Hearing set for 5/1/2026 is rescheduled from 2:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (hmc)

Notice of Hearing

REPLY to opposition to motion re 30 Motion to Dismiss, filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MEHMET OZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing held on 5/1/2026 re 27 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay. Held under advisement. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) (hmc)

Motion Hearing

TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION before Judge Trevor N. McFadden held on May 1, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-45. Date of Issuance: May 18, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards, Telephone number (202) 354-3269, 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 6/8/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/16/2026.(Edwards, Lisa) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

MEMORANDUM OPINION granting the 30 Motion to Dismiss, and denying as moot Plaintiffs' 27 Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay. See attached Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/22/2026. (lctnm1). (Entered: 05/22/2026)

ORDER. For the reasons stated in the 38 Memorandum Opinion, the 30 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED and Plaintiffs' 27 Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay is DENIED AS MOOT. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/22/2026. (lctnm1). (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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