Case: American Nurses Association v. United States Department of Education

COMPLAINT against United States Department of Education, Linda McMahon Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11777928 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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2 Category Form

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jay C. Johnson Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11777979 by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Jay C. Johnson)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Courtney Dixon Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11777994 by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Courtney Dixon)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kyle H. Keraga Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11778002 by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Kyle H. Keraga)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Elizabeth M. Wilson Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11778003 by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Elizabeth M. Wilson)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Patti B. Saris assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges. (SP) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Summons Issued as to Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (CGK) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jay C. Johnson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Courtney Dixon. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Kyle H. Keraga. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Elizabeth M. Wilson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Notice of Case Assignment

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (30-Page Memorandum of Law in Support of the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction) by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health.(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Jennifer S. Mensik Kennedy in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of William Bruce in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Hannah Hoppe in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Aaron LaCroix in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Leandra C. Vance in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by American Holistic Nurses Association, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, American Nurses Association, Health Ministries Association, American College of Nurse-Midwives. Linda McMahon served on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026; United States Department of Education served on 6/2/2026, answer due 8/3/2026. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Holistic Nurses Association, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, American Nurses Association, Health Ministries Association, American College of Nurse-Midwives. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 13 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (30-Page Memorandum of Law in Support of the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction).Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (CGK) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

NOTICE OF CORRECTION: Hearing on 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay set in error. The Court is holding a STATUS CONFERENCE. See Dkt 26 STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 6/9/2026 10:30 AM by video before District Judge Patti B. Saris. (CGK) Modified docket text on 6/4/2026 (CGK). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE by Video: STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 6/9/2026 10:30 AM by video before District Judge Patti B. Saris. This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here.(CGK) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed United States Department of Education served on 6/3/2026, answer due 8/3/2026. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed Linda McMahon served on 6/3/2026, answer due 8/3/2026. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Notice Setting or Resetting Hearing on Motion

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Notice of Hearing

MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay (Leave to File Excess Pages Granted June 4, 2026 (ECF No. 24)) filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Dibblee on behalf of Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Alkire on behalf of Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education (Alkire, Kathryn) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Unopposed) by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Tracy Carrico, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Marie Castelli, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Ariannah Reece)(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered Granting 32 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (MM) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Patti B. Saris: Status conference held re: briefing schedule. ORDERED:Defendant Response due by 6/16/2026.Reply due by 6/23/2026.Sur-reply due by 6/29/2026.Hearings scheduled for 7/1/2026 at 3:00 PM by VIDEO. (Court Reporter: Lee Marzilli at leemarz47@gmail.com.) (MM) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing.This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here.Hearing set for 7/1/2026 03:00 PM in Remote Proceeding before District Judge Patti B. Saris. (MM) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

DECLARATION re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay - Declaration of Tracy Carrico (Leave to File Supplemental Declarations Granted June 9, 2026 (ECF No. 33)) by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

DECLARATION re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay - Declaration of Marie Castelli (Leave to File Supplemental Declarations Granted June 9, 2026 (ECF No. 33)) by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

DECLARATION re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay - Declaration of Ariannah Reece (Leave to File Supplemental Declarations Granted June 9, 2026 (ECF No. 33)) by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

Notice of Hearing

Status Conference

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education.(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered Allowed re 39 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (CGK) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

(FIRST) AMENDED COMPLAINT against United States Department of Education, Linda McMahon, filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, National Rural Health Association.(Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education. (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

REPLY to Response to 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, National Rural Health Association. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Hannah Hoppe in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, National Rural Health Association. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, National Rural Health Association. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Supplemental AFFIDAVIT of Tracy Carrico in Support re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and a Stay filed by American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Health Ministries Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, National Rural Health Association. (Barbero, Megan) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Patti B. Saris: Hearing held on 7/1/2026.Any supplemental briefs shall be filed by 7/13/2026.All matters taken under advisement, court adjourned.(Atty present: Barbero, Debblee) (Court Reporter: Lee Marzilli at leemarz47@gmail.com.) (MM) (Entered: 07/01/2026)