Case: United States v. Russo

United States of America v. Russo et al.

U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

United States of America v. State of New York et al.

COMPLAINT and Civil Cover Sheet and Summons against All Defendants, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons of Michael Russo, # 3 Summons of State of New York, # 4 Summons of Letitia James, # 5 Summons of Kathy Hochul)(Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/22/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons of Michael Russo

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3 Summons of State of New York

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4 Summons of Letitia James

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5 Summons of Kathy Hochul

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AMENDED DOCUMENT by United States of America. Amended Civil Cover Sheet. (Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Summons Issued as to Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Michael Russo, and State of New York. (MMG) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A Declaration of Matthew W. Allen, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B Declaration of Allen Davis II, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C Declaration of Justin Hargis, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D Declaration of Bryan Flanagan, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Exhibit D, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Exhibit D, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Exhibit D, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 5 to Exhibit D, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 6 to Exhibit D, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 7 to Exhibit D, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 8 to Exhibit D, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 9 to Exhibit D, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 10 to Exhibit D, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 11 to Exhibit D, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 12 to Exhibit D, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit 13 to Exhibit D, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit 14 to Exhibit D)(Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit Exhibit A Declaration of Matthew W. Allen

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4 Exhibit Exhibit B Declaration of Allen Davis II

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5 Exhibit Exhibit C Declaration of Justin Hargis

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6 Exhibit Exhibit D Declaration of Bryan Flanagan

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7 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Exhibit D

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8 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Exhibit D

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9 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Exhibit D

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10 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Exhibit D

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11 Exhibit Exhibit 5 to Exhibit D

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12 Exhibit Exhibit 6 to Exhibit D

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13 Exhibit Exhibit 7 to Exhibit D

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14 Exhibit Exhibit 8 to Exhibit D

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15 Exhibit Exhibit 9 to Exhibit D

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16 Exhibit Exhibit 10 to Exhibit D

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17 Exhibit Exhibit 11 to Exhibit D

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18 Exhibit Exhibit 12 to Exhibit D

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19 Exhibit Exhibit 13 to Exhibit D

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20 Exhibit Exhibit 14 to Exhibit D

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MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF Dkt. 4, by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

TEXT ORDER re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America, 5 MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF Dkt. 4, filed by United States of America. The plaintiff shall serve the defendants with the complaint, motion papers, and a copy of this text order by 9:30 AM on 6/24/2026. Virtual Status Conference set for 6/24/2026 at 2:30 PM in Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Dial-in instructions will be sent directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/23/2026. (RFI) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Skedzielewski on behalf of United States of America (Skedzielewski, Sean) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION to Transfer venue, MOTION to Dismiss defednant Russo by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Michael Russo, State of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in support of dismiss/transfer, # 2 Memorandum in Support of dismiss/transfer)(Mueller-Funke, Deena). Added MOTION to Dismiss on 6/24/2026 (CGJ). [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Case assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to chambers of online civil opening. (MMG) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.]

Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (MMG) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.]

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America, 5 MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF Dkt. 4 held on 6/24/2026. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Expedited briefing schedule on defendants' 8 Motion to Transfer Venue. Responses due by 6/26/2026. Reply due by 7/1/2026. If necessary, the Court will schedule in person oral argument. Appearances. For plaintiff: Brandon D. Neuman and Luke Miller, DOJ Trial Attorneys and Sean Skedzielewski, Counsel to Assistant Attorney General. For defendants: Christopher Boyd, Assistant Attorney General in Charge and AAG Joel J. Terragnoil. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/24/2026)

E-Filing Notification: re 8 Modified to add Motion to Dismiss (CGJ) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.]

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 MOTION Transfer venue, dismiss defednant Russo MOTION to Dismiss filed by United States of America. (Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/26/2026)

TEXT ORDER re 8 MOTION to Transfer venue, MOTION to Dismiss defendant Russo by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Michael Russo, State of New York. In-person Oral Argument set for 7/8/2026 at 2:00 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/29/2026. (RFI) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Letter filed by United States of America Regarding Supplementary Authority from US v. Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 8 MOTION Transfer venue, dismiss defednant Russo MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Michael Russo, State of New York. (Mueller-Funke, Deena) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Letter filed by United States of America Regarding Supplementary Authority from US v. City of Philadelphia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to 12 Letter Regarding Supplementary Authority from US v. Virginia. (Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to 12 Letter Regarding Supplementary Authority from US v. Virginia. (Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Letter filed by United States of America Re: Intention to Split July 8, 2026 Oral Argument. (Miller, Luke) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Oral Argument re 8 MOTION to transfer venue, Motion to dismiss defendant Russo filed by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Michael Russo, State of New York held on 7/8/2026. Counsel presented argument on behalf of their respective clients. The Court ordered a one page supplemental submission be filed by July 10, 2026 by plaintiff. The Court reserves decision. Appearances: For Plaintiff: Luke A. Miller and Brandon D. Neuman. For Defendants: Deena Katherine Mueller-Funke, Joel Terragonli and Christopher Boyd. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs) (KMM) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/09/2026)

TEXT ORDER: As stated on the record, by 12:00 PM (noon) on 7/10/2026, the plaintiff shall file a letter identifying any references in the complaint to the number of 287(g) agreements in the Western District of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 7/8/2026. (RFI) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Letter filed by United States of America Regarding W.D.N.Y. 287(g)s in the Complaint. (Neuman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.] (Entered: 07/10/2026)

DECISION & ORDER granting 8 Motion to Transfer Venue; granting 8 Motion to Dismiss Defendant Michael Russo. The Clerk of Court shall remove Russo as a defendant, transfer this case to the Northern District of New York, and note that it is related to case number 1:26-cv-1281-MAD-ML (N.D.N.Y.). SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 7/10/2026. (RFI)Clerk to Follow up [Transferred from New York Western on 7/13/2026.]

Case transferred in from District of New York Western; Case Number 1:26-cv-01283. electronically transferred when case opened (Entered: 07/13/2026)

NOTICES OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:Luke Miller, AUSA, Email address is luke.miller2@usdoj.gov, Phone number is (202) 598-7479; Sean Skedzielewski, AUSA, Email address is sean.skedzielewski@usdoj.gov, Phone number is (202) 307-1697; Brandon Neuman, AUSA, Email address is brandon.neuman@usdoj.gov, Phone Number is (202) 227-7416, and Deena Mueller-Funke, AAG, Email address is deena.mueller-funke@ag.ny.gov, Phone number is (716) 853-8566. Admissions due by 7/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Skedzielewski notice, # 2 Neuman notice, # 3 Mueller-Funke notice)(amt) [Counsel served via email] Modified on 7/13/2026 (dpk). (Entered: 07/13/2026)

G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Telephone Rule 16 Conference set for 9/16/2026 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 9/9/2026. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (amt) [Counsel served via email] (Entered: 07/13/2026)

TEXT ORDER granting the Direct Assignment. The cases are deemed related. Authorized by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 7/13/2026. (Copy served on counsel via email)(amt) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

TEXT ORDER regarding 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by United States of America: Plaintiff the United States of America initiated this action in the Western District of New York on June 22, 2026, and, on June 23, 2026, filed a motion for preliminary injunction. Briefing and a hearing related to Defendants' subsequent motion to transfer venue and to dismiss Defendant Russo were conducted. On July 13, 2026, this matter was transferred from the Western District of New York to the Northern District of New York and has been assigned to the undersigned. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction remains pending and no answer or reply deadlines were previously set. Upon review of Plaintiff's complaint and the pending motion, the Court hereby ORDERS Defendants to show cause before this Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse, 445 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., or such other date as may be fixed by the Court, why a preliminary injunction, pursuant to Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, should not be issued enjoining Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all other persons who are in active concert or participation with any of the Defendants, from enforcing N.Y. Civil Rights Law §§ 10002 and N.Y. Exec. Law § 170-k against the Federal Government. It is further ORDERED that answering papers, if any, be filed by Defendants with this Court and served upon Plaintiff's counsel on or before Friday, July 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and reply papers, if any, shall be filed and served upon Defendant's counsel on or before Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Although counsel for Plaintiff and Defendants appeared before the Western District, no attorney appearances have been made on this Court's docket. Therefore, it is further ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to serve this Text Order on counsel at the following email addresses listed on the Western District docket: luke.miller2@usdoj.gov, sean.skedzielewski@usdoj.gov, brandon.neuman@usdoj.gov, and deena.mueller-funke@ag.ny.gov. IT IS SO ORDERED by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 7/13/2026. (mab) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Order on Notice of Potential Related Case

TEXT Notice pursuant to General Order 12 of Potential Related Case(s), submitted to District Judge for review and determination. Potential Related cases: 1:26-cv-1281. (amt)

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re 23 Notice of Admission Requirement. Updated the docket text to reflect AUSA Luke Miller's current phone number. Attorney will update individual record in PACER. (dpk)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Linda Fang on behalf of Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York (Fang, Linda) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Letter Motion from Linda Fang for Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York requesting extension of time to respond to the complaint pending resolution of plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction submitted to Judge D'Agostino . (Fang, Linda) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

TEXT NOTICE: The Initial Conference set for 9/16/2026 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Mirolav Lovric and will be held by Microsoft Teams Teleconferencing. The Courtroom Deputy will send a teams link to the parties to participate. (jdc)

TEXT ORDER: Letter Motion 28 is GRANTED insofar as and to the extent that the deadline for Defendants to respond to the complaint is extended to 8/31/2026. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 7/15/2026. (amt) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Order on Letter Request

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sean Skedzielewski on behalf of United States of America (Skedzielewski, Sean) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Response to Motion due by 8/7/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Proposed Order) Motions referred to Miroslav Lovric. (Oberlander, Lynn) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. (Oberlander, Lynn) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Text Order granting 31 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief: It is hereby ORDERED that the 31 Motion to File Amicus Brief by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in support of Defendants is GRANTED; The Court accepts for filing [31-1] Amicus Brief by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 07/17/2026. (als) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition to Plaintiff's 4 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York. (Fang, Linda) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon D Neuman on behalf of United States of America (Neuman, Brandon) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Letter Motion from United States for United States of America requesting Five Additional Pages in the Reply Brief submitted to Judge D'AGOSTINO due July 20, 2026 at 12pm. (Neuman, Brandon) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Text Order granting 36 Letter Motion from United States requesting Five Additional Pages for Reply Brief: It is ORDERED that the United States unopposed request for a five-page extension of the applicable page limits for reply brief in support of its motion for preliminary injunction is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 07/18/2026.(als) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

Order on Letter Request

REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, filed by United States of America. (Neuman, Brandon) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Attorney Burt M. Rublin on behalf of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Attorney Burt M. Rublin email: rublin@ballardspahr.com, phone number: (215) 864-8116. Admission due by 8/3/2026. [sent to Attorney Burt M. Rublin via email] (bls) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Attorney Nikhel S. Sus and Lauren C. Bingham on behalf of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Attorney Nikhel S. Sus email address nsus@citizensforethics.org, phone number: 202-408-5565. Attorney Lauren C. Bingham email address lbingham@citizensforethics.org, phone number: 202-408-5565. Admissions due by 8/3/2026. [sent to attorneys Nikhel S. Sus and Lauren C. Bingham via email](bls) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Luke A. Miller on behalf of United States of America (Miller, Luke) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Show Cause Hearing COURT EXHIBITS 1, 1a, 1b, and 1c. (Attachments: # 1 Court Exhibit 1a, # 2 Court Exhibit 1b, # 3 Court Exhibit 1c)(ban) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

1 Court Exhibit 1a

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3 Court Exhibit 1c

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York for proceedings held on 7/21/2026 before Judge D'Agostino.. (Fang, Linda) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (corrected) by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York for proceedings held on 7/21/2026 before Judge D'Agostino.. (Fang, Linda) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

TEXT Minute Entry for Show Cause Hearing held on 7/21/2026 re 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino: Appearances by Sean Skedzielewski, Esq. and Brandon Neuman, Esq. for the Government; Linda Fang, Esq. for the NYS Defendants; Judge D'Agostino questions counsel regarding the pending motion. The Court hears arguments from counsel. Court exhibits 1, 1a, 1b, and 1c are entered and presented to counsel. A written decision will be entered in due course. (Court Reporter Lisa Tennyson, CRD Britney Norton [Time 2:06 p.m. - 3:52 p.m.]) (ban)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Order to Show Cause Hearing held on July 21, 2026, before Judge Mae A. D'Agostino, Court Reporter: Lisa L. Tennyson, Telephone number: 518.257.1823. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within 5 business days of this date. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Read this policy carefully. If no Notice of Intent to Redact is filed within 5 business days of this date, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available on the web 90 days from today's date. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/12/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/24/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/20/2026. Notice of Intent to Redact due by 7/27/2026 (lt, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lauren Bingham on behalf of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Filing fee $100, receipt number 284CVPGK. [THIS DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND VIEWABLE BY COURT USERS ONLY] Motions referred to Judge Miroslav Lovric. (bls) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nikhel Sus on behalf of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Filing fee $100, receipt number 284DF05V. [THIS DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND VIEWABLE BY COURT USERS ONLY] Motions referred to Judge Miroslav Lovric. (bls) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Burt M. Rublin on behalf of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Filing fee $100, receipt number 284EM9JE. [THIS DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND VIEWABLE BY COURT USERS ONLY] Motions referred to Judge Miroslav Lovric. (bls) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by United States of America for proceedings held on July 21, 2026 before Judge Mae A. D'Agostino.. (Neuman, Brandon) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Letter filed by Deena Mueller-Funke stating that she will remain counsel of record of Defendants and that her admission to our Court remains pending re 23 Notice of Admission Requirement by Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, State of New York. (hmr) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions. Counsel is reminded that, once the above is accomplished, a NOTICE OF APPEARANCE MUST BE FILED IN THIS ACTION or you will not receive electronic notifications in the case. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 7/28/2026. (jdc) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

ORDER granting 48 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions. Counsel is reminded that, once the above is accomplished, a NOTICE OF APPEARANCE MUST BE FILED IN THIS ACTION or you will not receive electronic notifications in the case. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 7/28/2026. (jdc) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Order on Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice

MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: The Court hereby ORDERS that the United States' motion for preliminary injunction is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part as set forth herein; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendants and their successors, agents, and employees are hereby preliminarily enjoined from enforcing New York Civil Rights Law § 101 (the "Face Covering Act") and New York Civil Rights Law § 102 (the "Identification Act"); and the Court further ORDERS that this preliminary injunction shall remain in full force and effect until entry of a final judgment on the merits, unless otherwise subsequently ordered; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court serve a copy of this MemorandumDecision and Order on all parties in accordance with the Local Rules. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 08/03/2026. (ban) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Order on Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice