Case: City of Salem v. Mullin

6:26-cv-01340 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: June 30, 2026

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Case Summary

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On June 30, 2026, the City of Salem, Oregon filed this lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Secretary, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and a FEMA Senior Official in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The city challenged conditions attached to FEMA disaster funding that was made available through the FY25 and FY26 DHS Standard Terms and Conditions and a FY 2024/2025 notice of funding opportunity. The complaint alleged that the conditions requiring recipients to certify they do not operate programs advancing DEI or "discriminatory equity ideology" and to comply with all executive orders are unauthorized. Salem alleged that DHS and FEMA violated the Spending Clause and Administrative Procedure Act. They sought declaratory and injunctive relief.  

People

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Judge(s)

McShane, Michael Jerome (Oregon)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Crawshaw, Stacey H. (Oregon)

Cupani, Thomas V. (Oregon)

Lawrence, Paul J. (Oregon)

Lisagor, Jamie L. (Oregon)

Attorney for Defendant

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6:26-cv-01340

Complaint

City of Salem v. Mullin et al.

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated July 30, 2026, 1:25 a.m.

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Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10321973 Jury Trial Requested: No. Stacey H. Crawshaw for City of Salem,Stacey H. Crawshaw,Stacey H. Crawshaw for City of Salem,Stacey H. Crawshaw,Stacey H. Crawshaw,Stacey H. Crawshaw. Filed by City of Salem against All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons, # 3 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons, # 4 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons, # 5 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons). (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons

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3 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons

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4 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons

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5 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons

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June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

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Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Michael J. McShane and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve this Order, the summonses, and all other documents issued by the Clerk at case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). Discovery is to be completed by 10/29/2026. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 11/30/2026. Pretrial Order is due by 11/30/2026. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (jw) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

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Summons Issued Electronically as to Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Markwayne Mullin. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve the summonses and all other documents issued by the Clerk at the time of case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Mullin) (jw) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

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Amended Proposed Summons to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Filed by City of Salem. (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

5

Amended Proposed Summons to Federal Emergency Management Agency Filed by City of Salem. (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

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Summons Issued Electronically as to Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve the summonses and all other documents issued by the Clerk at the time of case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Federal Emergency Management Agency) (jw) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Jamie L. Lisagor. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10326129. Filed by City of Salem. (Lisagor, Jamie) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Paul J. Lawrence. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10326319. Paul J. Lawrence for City of Salem,Paul J. Lawrence. Filed by on behalf of City of Salem. (Lawrence, Paul) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

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A duplicate payment in the amount of $300.00 was submitted by Jamie L. Lisagor in the above-referenced case. For information on refund procedures, visit Requesting a Refund of Electronically Paid Fees on the Court's website. Refund Request is Due 7/31/2026. (cv) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

Clerks Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Jamie L. Lisagor. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10326129 7 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (le)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Paul J. Lawrence. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10326319 8 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (le)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

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Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Carly Zipper. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10329054. Carly Zipper,Carly Zipper for City of Salem. Filed by on behalf of City of Salem. (Zipper, Carly) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

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Request for Refund of Fees Paid Electronically. Filed by City of Salem. (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026

Refund Request Due

July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026

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Notice of Appearance. Filed by Federal Emergency Management Agency, Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Perla, Cameron) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Amended Notice of Appearance. Filed by Federal Emergency Management Agency, Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Perla, Cameron) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Oral Argument requested. Filed by City of Salem. (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Filed by City of Salem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit) (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Declaration of Kali Leinenbach . Filed by City of Salem. (Related document(s): Motion for Preliminary Injunction 14 .) (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Declaration of Joseph Hutchinson . Filed by City of Salem. (Related document(s): Motion for Preliminary Injunction 14 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit) (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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Declaration of Brian D. Martin . Filed by City of Salem. (Related document(s): Motion for Preliminary Injunction 14 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Crawshaw, Stacey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 7 admission requested by attorney Jamie L. Lisagor. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 8 admission requested by attorney Paul J. Lawrence. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 9 admission requested by attorney Carly Zipper. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Defendants' Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction 14 is due by 7/29/2026. Reply is due by 8/5/2026. Oral Argument is set for 8/13/2026 at 10:00AM in Eugene by video conference before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

Clerks Review of Pro Hac Vice Motion

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

1 - Scheduling

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Carly Zipper. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10329054 9 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jw)

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

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Clerk's Notice of Pay.gov Refund regarding Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10326112. The request has been granted and the amount of $300.00 will be refunded to Jamie L. Lisagor Related Doc 11 Request. (cv) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

Clerks Notice of Pay.gov Refund

July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

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Proposed Summons to Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States Filed by City of Salem. (Lisagor, Jamie) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction 14 : The Oral Argument set for 8/13/2026 at 10:00AM will be in Eugene Courtroom 2 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

1 - Scheduling

July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Oregon

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 30, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Oregon 6:26-cv-01340

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