Case: United States v. State of California

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United States of America v. State Of California

United States of America v. State of California

United States of America v. State of California

United States of America v. State of California

United States of America v. State of California

United States of America v. State of California

Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assoc. AG Vanita Gupta

COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attorney Barry K. Arrington added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla))(Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin enforcement of statute filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Ex Parte Application set for hearing on 7/2/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Proposed Order) (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patrick Daniel Todd counsel for Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Adding Patrick Todd as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Patrick Daniel Todd added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla))(Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Related Case(s): 8:22-cv-1421 (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Julie Ann Hamill counsel for Plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Adding Julie Ann Hamill as counsel of record for United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Julie Ann Hamill added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla))(Hamill, Julie) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Anne Hwang and Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (mza) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (mza) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (mza) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (mza) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant State Of California served on 7/1/2026, answer due 7/22/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon M. BROOKS, DOJ Officer/Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Robert Bonta served on 7/1/2026, answer due 7/22/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon M. BROOKS, DOJ Officer/Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

(Attorney Christina Marie McCall added to party Robert Bonta(pty:dft))(McCall, Christina) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sabrina T McGraw counsel for Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. Adding Sabrina McGraw as counsel of record for State of California and Attorney General Robert Bonta for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants State of California and Attorney General Robert Bonta. (Attorney Sabrina T McGraw added to party Robert Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Sabrina T McGraw added to party State Of California(pty:dft))(McGraw, Sabrina) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Charles Joseph Sarosy counsel for Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. Adding Charles J. Sarosy as counsel of record for State of California, California Attorney General Robert Bonta for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendants State of California, California Attorney General Robert Bonta. (Attorney Charles Joseph Sarosy added to party Robert Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Charles Joseph Sarosy added to party State Of California(pty:dft))(Sarosy, Charles) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Edward P. Wolfe on behalf of Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Edward P. Wolfe added to party Robert Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Edward P. Wolfe added to party State Of California(pty:dft))(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin enforcement of statute 3 Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF 3) filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Sabrina T. Mcgraw in Support of Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF 3))(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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REPLY in support EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Enjoin enforcement of statute 3 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A, # 2 Ex. B, # 3 Declaration)(Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/05/2026)

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SCHEDULING NOTICE TEXT ENTRY ONLY by Judge Anne Hwang re: Plaintiff United States of America filed a notice of related case in this action. Dkt. No. 3 . In light of the pending Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Defendants shall file any objections or a notice of non-objection to the notice of related case by July 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cgm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/06/2026)

RESPONSE filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of Californiato Notice of Related Case(s) 5 (McGraw, Sabrina) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Amicus Brief filed by Patrick James Simmons (es) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 8:22-cv-01421-MRA-ADSx. Case transferred from Judge Anne Hwang and Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman to Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 8:26-cv-01697-MRA-ADSx. Signed by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. (lh) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Viviana Maria Hanley on behalf of Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California (Attorney Viviana Maria Hanley added to party Robert Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Viviana Maria Hanley added to party State Of California(pty:dft))(Hanley, Viviana) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 3 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadan Denying 3 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO: For the foregoing reasons, the TRO Application 3 is DENIED. The United States may renew its request through a regularly noticed motion for a preliminary injunction. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Robert Bonta answer now due 7/28/2026; State Of California answer now due 7/28/2026, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendants Robert Bonta; State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff United States of America. Motion set for hearing on 9/1/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. Motion set for hearing on 9/1/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Proposed Order, # 12 Proof of Service) (Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: Scheduling Conference set for Tuesday 10/6/2026 at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. The parties' Joint Rule 26(f) report and proposed scheduling worksheet must be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the Scheduling Conference. *See Order for further details.* (mku) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Joint STIPULATION to Continue Stipulation to Continue Hearing Date and Amend Briefing Schedule for Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint. from September 1, 2026 to September 8, 2026 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint 29, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 28 filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Proof of Service)(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

ORDER GRANTING Stipulation 31 to Continue Hearing Date and Amend Briefing Schedule for Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 28 and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint 29 to 9/8/2026 at 10:00 AM., by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. See Order for further information and deadlines set. (jp) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew J. Craig counsel for Amicus Parties Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Adding Matthew J. Craig as counsel of record for Amicus Curiae Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Amicus Curiae Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attorney Matthew J. Craig added to party Former Civil Rights Division Officials(pty:am), Attorney Matthew J. Craig added to party Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence(pty:am), Attorney Matthew J. Craig added to party Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence(pty:am))(Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicolas Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42970248) filed by Amicus Curiae Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Stephen Prifti to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42970301) filed by Amicus Curiae Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Amicus Brief filed by Amicus Curiae Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Motion set for hearing on 9/8/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Nicolas Riley, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae, # 3 Exhibit C - Appendix, # 4 Proposed Order) (Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Nicolas Riley

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2 Exhibit B - Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae

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3 Exhibit C - Appendix

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TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING 1) APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicolas Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 34 and 2) APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Stephen Prifti to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 35 pursuant to the Court's directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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REQUEST for Leave of Barry Arrington, Tristan Silva, and Patrick Todd to Appear for Remote hearing filed by Plaintiff United States of America. Request set for hearing on 9/8/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Patrick Todd, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Trisha Anderson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43043266) filed by Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Trisha Anderson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amicus Parties Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 39 pursuant to the Court's directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/14/2026)

ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's Request for Remote Appearance 38 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. See document for further information. (jp) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint 29 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 28 filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Brennan Rivas, # 2 Declaration of Brian Delay, # 3 Declaration of Lindsay S. Regele, # 4 Declaration of Michael Vorenberg, # 5 Declaration of Randolph Roth, # 6 Declaration of Robert J. Spitzer, # 7 Declaration of Salvador Gonzalez, # 8 Proof of Service)(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 28 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

REPLY In Support of a Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint 29 filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Wolfe, Edward) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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REQUEST for Leave of Matthew J. Craig and Nicolas Riley to Appear for Remote Appearance filed by Amicus Curiae Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Former Civil Rights Division Officials, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel Stephen Prifti, # 2 Proposed Order) (Craig, Matthew) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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ORDER GRANTING AMICI CURIAE'S UNOPPOSED REQUEST FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE 46 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. The Court, having considered Amici's request, and finding good cause therefor, GRANTS Amici Curiae's request for leave to appear remotely. (chk) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

ORDER GRANTING AMICI CURIAE'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF 36 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. The Court, GRANTS Amici Curiae's request for leave to file amicus brief. (chk) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

MINUTES OF Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Preliminary Injunction 28 and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Case 29 held before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: Motion hearing held. The Court hears oral argument from the parties. The Court takes the Motions under submission. Order to issue. Court Reporter: Debroah Parker. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Julie Hamill, Patrick Todd, Barry Arrington. Attorneys for Defendant: Charles Sarosy, Edward Wolfe, Viviana Hanley. Attorneys for Amicus Parties: Nicolas Riley, Stephen Prifti (ZOOM). Courtroom Deputy: Melissa H. Kunig; Time in Court: 1:13. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Motion Hearing

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Tristan Silva, II on behalf of Plaintiff United States of America (Attorney Tristan Silva, II added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Silva, Tristan) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff United States of America for Court Reporter. Court will contact Patrick Todd at patrick.todd@usdoj.gov with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California for Court Reporter. Court will contact Sabrina McGraw at Sabrina.McGraw@doj.ca.gov with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (McGraw, Sabrina) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Notice filed by Plaintiff United States of America. of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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RESPONSE filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of Californiato Notice (Other) 53 of Supplemental Authority (McGraw, Sabrina) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE OF NEW EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Defendants Robert Bonta, State Of California. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Declaration of Service)(McGraw, Sabrina) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Notice (Second) of Supplemental Authority filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Todd, Patrick) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference currently set on October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., is CONTINUED to January 19, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. The Parties shall review and comply with the Court's Order Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference 30, including the requirements of the contents of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report to be filed and deadline for filing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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