Case: American Association of Nurse Practitioners v. McMahon

American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al. v. McMahon et al.

American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al. v. McMahon et al.

PA Education Association v. United States Department of Education

PA Eduation Association et al. v. United States Department of Edcation et al.

American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al. v. McMahon

American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al. v. McMahon

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12437852) filed by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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 Lynn D. Eisenberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joel L. McElvain on behalf of All Plaintiffs (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion for Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 and for Preliminary Injunction by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit Fair Declaration, # 3 Affidavit Fanning Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Lau Declaration, # 5 Affidavit Magaa Declaration, # 6 Affidavit Michaels Declaration, # 7 Affidavit Trautman Declaration, # 8 Affidavit Wendorf Declaration, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Affidavit Fair Declaration

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3 Affidavit Fanning Declaration

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4 Affidavit Lau Declaration

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5 Affidavit Magaa Declaration

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6 Affidavit Michaels Declaration

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7 Affidavit Trautman Declaration

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8 Affidavit Wendorf Declaration

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9 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nina Cahill on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cahill, Nina) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of American Association of Nurse Practitioners by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of American Association of Colleges of Nursing by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of National Education Association by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

CIVIL COVER SHEET by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION.(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel F. Jacobson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(gsk) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Cooper on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on May 22, 2026. (lcbah1) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennie Leah Kneedler on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kneedler, Jennie) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elena Goldstein on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Goldstein, Elena) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tsuki Hoshijima on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hoshijima, Tsuki) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

Notice of Error- New Case

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,,. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect civil cover sheet. Please locate the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (gsk)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Beryl A. Howell. (gsk)

Order

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of 4 Plaintiffs' Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction, DIRECTING parties, by 11:59 p.m. on May 22, 2026 (TODAY), to jointly propose a briefing schedule to govern further proceedings in this matter. Parties are advised that if an agreed-upon briefing schedule cannot be reached by the deadline, a briefing schedule will be set by the Court. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on May 22, 2026. (lcbah1)

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 20 Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule, ISSUING the following SCHEDULING ORDER to govern proceedings in this case: 1. by June 3, 2026, defendants shall file any opposition to 4 Plaintiffs' Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction; 2. by June 10, 2026, plaintiffs shall file any reply in support of their motion; and 3. as necessary, any hearing will be set following completion of briefing on the pending motion for a stay and a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on May 22, 2026. (lcbah1)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Opposition To 4 Plaintiffs' Motion For Stay And Preliminary Injunction due by 6/3/2026. Plaintiff Reply In Support Of Their Motion due by 6/10/2026. (mac)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Dibblee on behalf of All Defendants (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Alkire on behalf of All Defendants (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 4 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion for Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 and for Preliminary Injunction filed by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Balthrop Havener on behalf of PA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(mg) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Remark- Consolidation

Cases Conbsolidated: The following cases have been consolidated with this case: 26cv1941. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in this case. Parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing. (mg)

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Opposition To Plaintiffs' Motion and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction due no later than 11:59PM on June 9, 2026. Plaintiffs Reply In Support Of Motion due no later than 5:00PM on June 12, 2026. (mac)

RESPONSE to Motion for Preliminary Injunction Filed in No. 26-cv-1941 filed by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Motion to Stay,,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Joel McElvain, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1: AACN comment, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2: AAMFT comment, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3: NEA comment)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of Plaintiffs' American Association of Nurse Practitioners' (AANP) et al. 4 Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1780, and Plaintiffs' PA Education Association's ("PA") et al. 7 Motion and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1941, and related filings; and noting that AANP plaintiffs' request that "the Court hold a hearing on their motion within 21 days of the date of [their motion]" would compel a hearing by June 10, 2026, the same date proposed by the parties for the filing of AANP plaintiffs' reply brief in support of their motion, which would leave the Court little to no time to review the reply brief; and further noting that PA plaintiffs' reply brief in support of their motion is due by June 12, 2026; ORDERING the parties to appear on June 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 26A before Judge Beryl A. Howell for a hearing regarding plaintiffs' motions in both cases. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 11, 2026. (lcbah1)

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Set/Reset Hearings

Set/Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 6/23/2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 26A- In Person before Judge Beryl A. Howell. (mac)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. LINDA MCMAHON served on 5/28/2026 (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION served on 5/28/2026 (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 06/01/2026. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/28/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/27/2026. (McElvain, Joel) Modified on 6/15/2026 (mg). (Entered: 06/12/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Paul D Cullen, Jr on behalf of AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, PA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (Cullen, Paul) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Motion to Stay,,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, REPLY RE: MOITION IN CONSOLIDATED CASE filed by AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, PA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (Cullen, Paul) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/26/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/25/2026. (Scher, Allyson) Modified on 6/15/2026, pursuant to Counsel (mg). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/26/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/25/2026. (McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Notice of Error

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 30 Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney,. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect document. Please refile. Select parties that have been served and enter date of delivery (not date mailed). Please refile. (mg)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Ann Chandrasoma, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12494977. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Los Angeles County. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kelsey Ann Chandrasoma, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kannan, Shruti) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Daniel R. Suvor, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12494982. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Los Angeles County. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel R. Suvor, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kannan, Shruti) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Los Angeles County. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kannan, Shruti) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

AMICUS BRIEF by LOS ANGELES COUNTY. (mg) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING 35 Non-Party Los Angeles County's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Ms. Kelsey Ann Chandrasoma may enter an appearance pro hac vice for the purpose of representing non-party Los Angeles County in this action. 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 Beryl A. Howell on June 18, 2026. (lcbah1)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING 36 Non-Party Los Angeles County's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Mr. Daniel R. Suvor may enter an appearance pro hac vice for the purpose of representing non-party Los Angeles County in this action. 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 Beryl A. Howell on June 18, 2026. (lcbah1)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING 37 Motion of 13 Local Governments, City Officials, and Municipal Health Corporations for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, to which "counsel for all parties consented." Id. at 2. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 18, 2026. (lcbah1)

Notice (Other)

NOTICE: Members of the public or media who wish to listen to live audio of the hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 9:30AM ET, without physically attending the proceeding, may do so by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 491822013. Any use of the public access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB), Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. (mac)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel R. Suvor on behalf of Los Angeles County (Suvor, Daniel) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey A Chandrasoma on behalf of Los Angeles County (Chandrasoma, Kelsey) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

DECLARATION Supplemental of Lisa Gables by AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, PA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION re 4 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion for Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 705 and for Preliminary Injunction. (Cullen, Paul) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MEMORANDUM by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File nunc pro tunc Defendants' Supplemental Filing (ECF No. 41) by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER (paperless), in light of the issues outstanding from the June 23, 2026 hearing regarding Plaintiffs American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) et al.'s 4 Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1780, and Plaintiffs PA Education Association ("PA") et al.'s 7 Motion and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1941, and the parties' requests for supplemental briefing, DIRECTING, by 5 p.m. on June 23, 2026: (1) that defendants explain, with respect to the Final Rule's definition of "professional degree," in part (i)(D), whether (a) the requirement for "a four-digit program CIP code" covers each degrees listed in part (ii)(A) of the same definition; (b) any degrees not listed in (ii)(A) of the Final Rule that also satisfy the CIP code requirement in (i)(D); and (c) the CIP codes are used in any other way to determine the availability or amount of federal funding; (2) that defendants provide their position as to whether Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(c) applies to stays under 5 U.S.C. § 705, see. e.g., Cabrera v. U.S. Dep't of Lab., 792 F. Supp. 3d 91, 107 n.3 (D.D.C. 2025) (DLF); Neguse v. U.S. Immigr. & Customs Enf't, 813 F. Supp. 3d 45, 100 (D.D.C. 2025) (JMC); and (3) that plaintiffs in PA Education Ass'n v. Dep't of Educ., No. 26-cv-1941, submit any supplementation to their declarations, see ECF No. 7-1 to 7-10. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 23, 2026. (lcbah1)

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Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beryl A. Howell: Motion Hearing held on 6/23/2026 re 4 Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction. The Court Heard Oral Arguments From The Parties. The Court Will Reserve Judgment. (Court Reporter ELIZABETH DAVILA.) (mac)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Beryl A. Howell, held on 6-23-2026; Page Numbers: 1 - 111. Date of Issuance: 6-24-2026. Court Reporter: Elizabeth Davila, Telephone number: 202-354-3242, 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 7/15/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/25/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/22/2026.(Davila, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

ORDER GRANTING in part and DENYING in part Plaintiffs American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al.'s 4 Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1780, and Plaintiffs PA Education Association et al.'s 7 Motion and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1941. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 24, 2026. (lcbah1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding Plaintiffs American Association of Nurse Practitioners et al.'s 4 Motion for Stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1780, and Plaintiffs PA Education Association et al.'s 7 Motion and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, see No. 26-cv-1941. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 24, 2026. (lcbah1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), GRANTING 42 Defendants' Consent Out of Time Motion for an Extension of Four Minutes to File Their Supplemental Brief. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 24, 2026. (lcbah1)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Status Report due by 7/2/2026. (mac)

NOTICE of Department Action by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Schedule Governing Further Proceedings by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McElvain, Joel) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), GRANTING the parties' 48 Joint Motion for Extension of Time, and DIRECTING the parties to submit jointly a status report with a proposed schedule governing further proceedings in this matter, including the filing of the administrative record, by July 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on July 2, 2026. (lcbah1)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Status Report due by 7/9/2026 (mac)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Schedule by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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NOTICE of Updated Department Action by LINDA MCMAHON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Updated Electronic Announcement)(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER (paperless), GRANTING the parties 49 Joint Motion for Extension of Time, and DIRECTING the parties to submit jointly a status report with a proposed schedule governing further proceedings in this matter, including the filing of the administrative record, by July 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on July 10, 2026. (lcbah1)

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Status Report due by 7/16/2026 (mac)

Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 51 Joint Status Report, ISSUING the following SCHEDULING ORDER to govern proceedings in this case. (1) By July 30, 2026, plaintiffs shall file any supplemental or amended complaints. (2) By September 4, 2026, defendants shall produce the administrative record with respect to the final rule at issue in this case, 91 Fed. Reg. 23,768 (May 1, 2026). If plaintiffs amend their complaints to challenge defendants' June 29, 2026, technical guidance document, ECF No. 47-2; and defendants' July 10, 2026, updated technical guidance document, ECF No. 50-2, defendants shall also produce by Friday, September 4 any non-privileged documents considered by the agency when issuing.(3) By October 2, 2026, plaintiffs shall file their motions for summary judgment.(4) By November 6, 2026, defendants shall file their cross-motions for summary judgment. (5) By November 20, 2026, plaintiffs shall file their reply.(6) By December 4, 2026, defendants shall file their reply. Further, as agreed upon by the parties, id. at 3, defendants may defer responding to the complaints until after the Court's ruling on the forthcoming summary-judgment motion(s), to the extent a response is necessary; and because judicial review in this case will be based on the administrative record, the parties may dispense with Local Rule 7(h)'s requirement that a motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a statement of material facts as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue, see Local Rule 7(h)(2); Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on July 20, 2026. (lcbah1)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs Supplemental Or Amended Complaints due by 7/30/2026. Administrative Record due by 9/4/2026. Plaintiffs Motions For Summary Judgment due by 10/2/2026. Defendants Cross Motions For Summary Judgment due by 11/6/2026. Plaintiff Reply due by 11/20/2026. Defendants Reply due by 12/4/2026. (mac)