Case: National Parks Conservation Association v. U.S. Department of the Interior

2:26-cv-04002 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: April 15, 2026

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Case Summary

This case challenges the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) permitting of renewed industrial mining operations at the decommissioned Colosseum Mine in Mojave National Preserve.   On April 15, 2026, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against DOI, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the National Park Service (NPS), and NPS officials in their official capacities. NPCA is a non-partisan, non…

This case challenges the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) permitting of renewed industrial mining operations at the decommissioned Colosseum Mine in Mojave National Preserve.  

On April 15, 2026, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against DOI, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the National Park Service (NPS), and NPS officials in their official capacities. NPCA is a non-partisan, non-profit organization with nearly 2 million members and supporters that seeks to protect public lands and preserve them for public recreation. Colosseum Mine, located within Mojave National Preserve (“the Preserve”) in California, ceased operation in 1992, and Congress subsequently transferred jurisdiction from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the NPS following the Preserve's establishment under the California Desert Protection Act of 1994. Between 2021 and 2024, NPS repeatedly directed Australian company Dateline Resources Ltd. to cease unauthorized operations, rescinded a 1995 temporary authorization, and demanded over $213,000 in restoration costs for activities that damaged Preserve resources. However, in April 2025, NPS reversed course by issuing letters that purported to recognize Dateline's rights as valid, rescinded prior cease-and-desist orders and damage demands, and permitted operations to proceed based on an expired 1985 BLM-approved environmental review. NPCA alleged that DOI required an NPS-approved plan of operations, a BLM validity determination, or environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 

NPCA asserted three causes of action under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the Mining in the Parks Act, the California Desert Protection Act, and NEPA. NPCA sought vacatur of the April 2025 decision, declaratory relief that DOI violated the four above acts, injunctive relief preventing DOI from allowing further operation at Colosseum Mine, and attorneys' fees. The case was assigned to District Judge Christina Snyder and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar.

On June 23, 2026, NPCA moved for a preliminary injunction seeking the same relief as stated in the complaint. On July 1, Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc. moved to intervene as a defendant, claiming a significant protectable interest in the matter that may be impeded if intervention is denied. The court granted the motion to intervene on July 15.

The court held a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction on July 26, 2026, with supplemental briefing due by August 7, 2026.

This case is ongoing.

 

Summary Authors

Zahra Jamil (6/25/2026)

Ian Gibson (7/28/2026)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Greif, Gabriel F (California)

Loarie, Gregory Cahill (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Driggs, Andrea Jeanne (California)

Jr, Michael H (California)

Laubach, Katharine (California)

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2:26-cv-04002

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

National Parks Conservation Association v. U.S. Department of the Interior et al.

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Complaint

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Docket for: National Parks Conservation Association v. U.S. Department of the Interior
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1 April 15, 2026

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-42004178 - Fee: $405, filed by plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Attorney Gregory Cahill Loarie added to party National Parks Conservation Association(pty:pla))(Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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2 April 15, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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3 April 15, 2026

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons - Burgum, # 2 Proposed Summons - National Park Service, # 3 Proposed Summons - Bowron, # 4 Proposed Summons - Schluckebier)(Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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4 April 15, 2026

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association (Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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5 April 15, 2026

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association, identifying Dateline Resources Ltd.; Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. (Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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6 April 23, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (ghap) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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7 April 23, 2026

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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8 April 23, 2026

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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9 April 27, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Christina A. Snyder. (rba) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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10 April 28, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request, 3 . The following error(s) was found: Please remove the et al. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (ghap) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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11 April 28, 2026

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 National Parks Conservation Association. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons - Burgum, # 2 Proposed Summons - National Park Service, # 3 Proposed Summons - Bowron, # 4 Proposed Summons - Schluckebier)(Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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12 April 29, 2026

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant U.S. Department of the Interior. (lom) Modified on 4/29/2026 (lom). (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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13 April 29, 2026

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Doug Burgum. (lom) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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14 April 29, 2026

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant National Park Service. (lom) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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15 April 29, 2026

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Jessica Bowron. (lom) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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16 April 29, 2026

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint 1 as to Defendant Kevin Schluckebier. (lom) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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17 April 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Katrina Anais Tomas on behalf of Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association (Attorney Katrina Anais Tomas added to party National Parks Conservation Association(pty:pla))(Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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18 May 6, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Daniel Luecke on behalf of Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior (Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party Jessica Bowron(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party Doug Burgum(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party National Park Service(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party Kevin Schluckebier(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party U.S. Department of the Interior(pty:dft))(Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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19 May 12, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association, 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 Justice Department Staff. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Interior Department Staff. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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20 June 23, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. Motion set for hearing on 7/27/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support, # 2 Declaration of Chance Wilcox in Support, # 3 Declaration of James Andre in Support, # 4 Proposed Order) (Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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3 Declaration of James Andre in Support

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21 July 1, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Katharine Laubach on behalf of Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior (Attorney Katharine Laubach added to party Jessica Bowron(pty:dft), Attorney Katharine Laubach added to party Doug Burgum(pty:dft), Attorney Katharine Laubach added to party National Park Service(pty:dft), Attorney Katharine Laubach added to party Kevin Schluckebier(pty:dft), Attorney Katharine Laubach added to party U.S. Department of the Interior(pty:dft))(Laubach, Katharine) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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22 July 1, 2026

Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendants Kevin Schluckebier, National Park Service, Doug Burgum, U.S. Department of the Interior, Jessica Bowron.(Laubach, Katharine) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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23 July 1, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene as a Defendant filed by Intervenor-Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Stephen Baghdadi, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A to SB Decl., # 3 Exhibit Ex. B to SB Decl., # 4 Exhibit Ex. C to SB Decl., # 5 Exhibit Ex. D to SB Decl., # 6 Exhibit Ex. E to SB Decl., # 7 Exhibit Ex. F to SB Decl., # 8 Exhibit Ex. G to SB Decl., # 9 Exhibit Ex. H to SB Decl., # 10 Declaration Kerry Shapiro, # 11 Exhibit Ex. A to KS Decl., # 12 Exhibit Ex. B to KS Decl., # 13 Exhibit Ex. C to KS Decl., # 14 Supplement [Proposed] Answer and Affirmative Defenses, # 15 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order) (Attorney Michael H Strub, Jr added to party Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.(pty:intvd)) (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

1 Declaration Stephen Baghdadi

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7 Exhibit Ex. F to SB Decl.

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8 Exhibit Ex. G to SB Decl.

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9 Exhibit Ex. H to SB Decl.

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10 Declaration Kerry Shapiro

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11 Exhibit Ex. A to KS Decl.

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12 Exhibit Ex. B to KS Decl.

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13 Exhibit Ex. C to KS Decl.

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14 Supplement [Proposed] Answer and Affirmative Defenses

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15 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order

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24 July 6, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 filed by Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel Luecke, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Proposed Order)(Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

1 Declaration of Daniel Luecke

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17 Proposed Order

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25 July 6, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Withdraw Ex Parte Application for Leave to File an Opposition to Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Intervenor-Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Kerry Shapiro, # 2 Proposed Order re CRM Ex Parte Application, # 3 Supplement Opposition Brief, # 4 Declaration Steven Baghdadi, # 5 Exhibit A, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit C, # 8 Exhibit D, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit F, # 11 Exhibit G, # 12 Exhibit H, # 13 Exhibit I, # 14 Exhibit J, # 15 Exhibit K, # 16 Exhibit L, # 17 Exhibit M, # 18 Exhibit N, # 19 Exhibit O, # 20 Exhibit P, # 21 Exhibit Q, # 22 Exhibit R, # 23 Exhibit S, # 24 Declaration Simon Slesarewich, # 25 Exhibit A, # 26 Exhibit B, # 27 Exhibit C, # 28 Exhibit D, # 29 Exhibit E, # 30 Exhibit F, # 31 Exhibit G, # 32 Exhibit H, # 33 Exhibit I, # 34 Declaration Mari Quillman, # 35 Exhibit A, # 36 Exhibit B, # 37 Declaration Kerry Shapiro, # 38 Exhibit A, # 39 Exhibit B, # 40 Exhibit C, # 41 Exhibit D, # 42 Exhibit E, # 43 Exhibit F, # 44 Proposed Order re Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction) (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

1 Declaration Kerry Shapiro

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2 Proposed Order re CRM Ex Parte Application

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3 Supplement Opposition Brief

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4 Declaration Steven Baghdadi

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24 Declaration Simon Slesarewich

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30 Exhibit F

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33 Exhibit I

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34 Declaration Mari Quillman

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35 Exhibit A

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37 Declaration Kerry Shapiro

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43 Exhibit F

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44 Proposed Order re Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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26 July 8, 2026

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene as a Defendant 23 filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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27 July 8, 2026

NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Withdraw Ex Parte Application for Leave to File an Opposition to Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 25 filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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28 July 9, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kerry Shapiro counsel for Intervenor Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. Adding Kerry Shapiro as counsel of record for Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Proposed Intervenor-Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. (Attorney Kerry Shapiro added to party Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.(pty:intvd))(Shapiro, Kerry) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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29 July 13, 2026

REPLY OF COLOSSEUM RARE METALS, INC. AND DATELINE RESOURCES LTD.S TO PLAINTIFF NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONS RESPONSE TO MOTION TO INTERVENE filed by Intervenor Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.. (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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30 July 13, 2026

REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice)(Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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31 July 15, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Christina A. Snyder. The 8/3/2026 hearing on the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene as a Defendant 23, 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 8/3/2026. The Courts ruling will issue.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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32 July 15, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) - DATELINE RESOURCES LTD. AND COLOSSEUM RARE METALS, INC.'S MOTION TO INTERVENE AS DEFENDANTS (Dkt. 23, filed on July 1, 2026); DATELINE RESOURCES LTD. AND COLOSSEUM RARE METALS, INC.'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Dkt. 25, filed on July 6, 2026) by Judge Christina A. Snyder: Having carefully considered the parties' arguments and submissions, the Court finds and concludes as follows. In accordance with the foregoing, the Court GRANTS CRM's motion to intervene as a defendant. CRM shall be permitted to intervene in this action pursuant to the following conditions: (I) CRM will abide by the same deadlines applicable to the federal defendants; (2) CRM shall coordinate its briefing with the federal defendants to avoid unnecessary duplication of arguments; and (3) CRM shall not seek discovery from plaintiff or otherwise seek to introduce evidence outside of the administrative record except upon a proper showing that supplementing the administrative record is appropriate. The Court reserves the right to set page limitations on future briefing by CRM. The Court GRANTS CRM's ex parte application for leave to file an opposition brief to plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction. CRM's opposition brief that accompanied the ex parte application, dkt. 25-3, deemed filed and will be considered by the Court in connection with its disposition of plaintiffs motion. CRM is permitted to participate and to be heard at the hearing on the motion. (es) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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33 July 15, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Intervenor Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD.(es) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Text Only Scheduling Notice

34 July 20, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer S. Neumann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42826920) filed by Intervenor-Defendant Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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35 July 20, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 34 Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer S. Neumann APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD, designating Michael H. Strub, Jr. as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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36 July 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Andrea Jeanne Driggs on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD (Attorney Andrea Jeanne Driggs added to party Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc.(pty:intvd), Attorney Andrea Jeanne Driggs added to party Dateline Resources, LTD(pty:intvd))(Driggs, Andrea) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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37 July 20, 2026

SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) AND SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM by Judge Christina A. Snyder. On the Court's own motion, the 7/27/2026 hearing on the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 at 10:00 AM, will be held 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: 07/20/2026)

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38 July 23, 2026

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Scheduling Conference is set for 10/19/2026, at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (cj) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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39 July 27, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Intervenor-Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD for Court Reporter. Court will contact Michael H. Strub, Jr. at mstrub@jeffer.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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40 July 27, 2026

MINUTES BY ZOOM OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: Hearing held by Zoom and counsel are present. Tentative order provided. The Court confers with counsel and counsel argue, as stated on the record. Defendants requested an opportunity to file supplemental briefing on the issue of statutory interpretation. The Court orders supplemental briefing on that issue, as follows: defendants' and intervenor defendants' supplemental briefs, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, shall be due on or before 8/3/2026; and plaintiff's supplemental response, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, shall be due on or before 8/7/2026. Upon receipt of the supplemental briefs, the matter will stand submitted and taken under submission. Thereafter, the Court's ruling will issue. Attorney for Plaintiff: Gabriel Grief, Gregory Loarie, and Katrina Tomas. Attorney for Defendants: Daniel Luecke. Attorney for Intervenor Defendants: Michael Strub, Jr., and Jennifer Neumann. Courtroom Deputy: Catherine Jeang. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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41 July 29, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Murray D. Feldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42913559) filed by Intervenor-Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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42 July 30, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 41 Non-Resident Attorney Murray D. Feldman APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD, designating Michael H. Strub, Jr. as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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43 Aug. 3, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Amelia G. Yowell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42956094) filed by Intervenor-Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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44 Aug. 3, 2026

SUPPLEMENT Brief in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior. (Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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45 Aug. 3, 2026

SUPPLEMENT BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Strub, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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48 Aug. 3, 2026

ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder GRANTING 43 Non-Resident Attorney Amelia G. Yowel's Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Intervenor-Defendantss Dateline Resources Ltd, Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., and designating Michael H. Strub, Jr. as local counsel. [THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY] (yl) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Supplement(Motion related), 45 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Strub, Michael) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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47 Aug. 4, 2026

Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 19, 2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Federal Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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49 Aug. 5, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Federal Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior.(Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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50 Aug. 5, 2026

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT 47 by Judge Christina A. Snyder, the Court hereby GRANTS the stipulation. Federal Defendants' response to the initial complaint shall be due August 19, 2026. (es) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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51 Aug. 7, 2026

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 filed by Plaintiff National Parks Conservation Association. (Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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52 Aug. 7, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 20 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redlined Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Clean Proposed Order)(Tomas, Katrina) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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53 Aug. 10, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) - PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Dkt. 20, filed June 23, 2026) by Judge Christina A. Snyder: In accordance with the foregoing, the Court GRANTS plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction. Granting 20 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. (es) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

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54 Aug. 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants Jessica Bowron, Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Kevin Schluckebier, U.S. Department of the Interior. (Luecke, Daniel) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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55 Aug. 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Intervenor Defendants Colosseum Rare Metals, Inc., Dateline Resources, LTD. (Strub, Michael) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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56 Sept. 2, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Christina A. Snyder: The Court is in receipt of email correspondence in the above-referenced action. The email correspondence is attached hereto. (es) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Environmental Justice

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 15, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

National Parks Conservation Association is a non-partisan, non-profit organization with nearly 2 million members and supporters that seeks to protect public lands and preserve them for public recreation

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Department of the Interior, Secretary Doug Burgum, the National Park Service (NPS), and NPS officials in their official capacities

Defendant Type(s):

Parks

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

National Environmental Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4370f

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:26-cv-04002

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:

Environmental Impact Statements

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