Case: Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management

2:26-cv-08287 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: July 28, 2026

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Case Summary

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This case challenges the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) approval of a right-of-way to convert an unused oil-and-gas pipeline into a water pipeline across Mojave Trails National Monument and other protected lands. Plaintiffs allege that BLM inadequately assessed groundwater depletion, drying springs, habitat damage, and air pollution, in violation of federal environmental and public-land laws. They seek to vacate the approval and halt activities under the right-of-way pending compliance.
  

People

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Judge(s)

Wu, George H. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Belenky, Lisa T (California)

Forsyth, Elizabeth Britta (California)

Loarie, Gregory Cahill (California)

Prabhala, Aruna (California)

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2:26-cv-08287

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management et al.

July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Sept. 28, 2026, 3:09 a.m.

Docket for: Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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1 July 28, 2026

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-42896142 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiffs Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity. (Attorney Elizabeth Britta Forsyth added to party Center for Biological Diversity(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Britta Forsyth added to party Sierra Club(pty:pla))(Forsyth, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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2 July 28, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club. (Forsyth, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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3 July 28, 2026

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club. (Forsyth, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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4 July 28, 2026

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, identifying None. (Forsyth, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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5 July 28, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club. Related Case(s): 5:26-cv-4206-JGB-ACCV, 2:21-cv-02507-GW-AS, 5:21-cv-00496-GW-AS, 2:17-cv-08587-GW-AS, 2:18-cv-06775-GW-AS (Loarie, Gregory) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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6 Aug. 4, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jp) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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7 Aug. 4, 2026

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jp) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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8 Aug. 4, 2026

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jp) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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9 Aug. 4, 2026

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Doug Burgum, Lanny Erdos, Ronald Nuckles, Marc Stamer, Joseph Stout, U.S. Bureau of Land Management. (jp) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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10 Aug. 12, 2026

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: 2:17-cv-08587-GW-ASx. Case transferred from Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman to Judge George H Wu and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:26-cv-08287-GW-ASx. Signed by Judge George H. Wu. (lh) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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11 Aug. 13, 2026

STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS BEFORE JUDGE GEORGE H. WU by Judge George H Wu: 1. You are instructed to read and to follow (unless otherwise superseded herein) the Central District of California Local Rules (henceforth "Local Rules") 16-1 through 16-15 regarding pre-trial requirements. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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12 Aug. 17, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to C. Veloz. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to K. Jernigan. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to D. Randall, R. Jones. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Forsyth, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Environmental Justice

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 28, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:26-cv-08287

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Complaint (any)

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