Current stage: Hearing Held
The plaintiffs filed a complaint challenging the policy and sought a preliminary injunction, and the court granted their motion to proceed under pseudonyms. Summonses were issued and returned executed for the defendants and the United States, and defendants filed motions seeking severance and transfer which were opposed. The court scheduled and then held a motion hearing on June 10, 2026 on the preliminary-injunction motion, but the docket does not show a ruling from that hearing yet.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Deadline to address the deficiency related to the non-issuance of a summons; due 2026-05-27.
The Government’s response in opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is due and must address the four traditional preliminary-injunction factors.
Two days before the hearing, submit three-ring tabbed exhibit notebook(s): one copy to opposing counsel and three copies to the Court (Judge, law clerk, courtroom deputy).
Two days prior to the hearing, exhibit any sketches/models/diagrams/other demonstrative evidence to opposing counsel.
Hearing scheduled at U.S. District Court, 85 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215, set for 1:30 p.m.
Objections to demonstrative evidence must be submitted to the Court prior to the commencement of the hearing.
Demonstrative evidence prepared solely for final argument must be displayed to opposing counsel no later than 30 minutes before arguments begin.
Counsel must enter their appearance with the Court Reporter and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before the start of the opening session of the hearing.
The defendants and the interested party were served on 2026-04-30 and their answers are due on 2026-06-29.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
June 10, 2026
The docket entry notes a motion hearing on 2026-06-10. The entry does not identify which motion was heard or state any outcome or ruling from the hearing.
June 9, 2026
The docket entry reflects that a "Reply to Response to Motion" was filed on 2026-06-09. The entry does not identify which motion or parties are involved, nor does it state any court action or ruling.
June 8, 2026
On 2026-06-08, a response in opposition to a motion was filed in the case. The entry does not identify which motion is opposed, who filed the response, or any resulting court action.
June 2, 2026
The court entered orders addressing three pending motions: a motion for an extension of time, a motion to change venue, and a motion to sever. The brief docket text does not state what the court ruled or specify any new deadlines or other effects of those orders.
May 27, 2026
The court granted the plaintiffs' motion to proceed under pseudonyms and ordered that plaintiffs be identified only by pseudonyms in public filings, that any filing containing their real names or identifying information be filed under seal with a contemporaneous redacted public version, that plaintiffs promptly identify themselves to defendants under seal, that defendants may not disclose or use plaintiffs' identities except as necessary to defend the case, and that parties must obtain advance leave before filing sealed documents containing identifying information per the local rule.
May 27, 2026
The court issued a scheduling order for Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, setting the Government’s response deadline and a hearing date and prescribing detailed exhibit and demonstrative-evidence procedures and a strict standard for continuances. The Government’s opposition is due June 8, 2026, and a hearing is set for June 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Columbus, OH.
May 21, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a reply to a response to a motion was filed on 2026-05-21. The entry does not specify which motion or the parties involved.
May 20, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that an Affidavit of Service was filed on 2026-05-20. The entry does not specify what was served, who served it, or any related deadlines or effects.
May 19, 2026
A filing titled "Related Case Memorandum" was entered on 2026-05-19. The docket entry provides no details about the memorandum's content or any court action or deadlines resulting from it.
May 19, 2026
The docket entry indicates that, on 2026-05-19, a response opposing a motion was filed. The entry does not specify which motion is being opposed or which party filed the response.
May 11, 2026
On 2026-05-11, a docket entry labeled "Notice (Other)" was filed. The entry text does not specify the subject matter of the notice or any action requested or ordered.
May 8, 2026
The defendants filed a motion on 2026-05-08 requesting that the court sever the case, transfer venue, and grant an extension of time to respond or take action.
May 1, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction, accompanied by a supplemental memorandum, numerous individual declaration exhibits, and a proposed order. The filing lists 20 exhibit declarations and a proposed order as attachments.
May 1, 2026
On 2026-05-01 the plaintiffs filed a Notice of Related Cases. The entry reflects the filing only and does not indicate any court ruling or set any deadlines or hearings.
April 30, 2026
The summonses were returned executed showing that the two named defendants and the United States were served on 2026-04-30; each has an answer due on 2026-06-29.
April 30, 2026
The docket entry indicates summonses were issued for the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney General on 2026-04-30. The entry does not state service status or any related deadlines.
April 27, 2026
On April 27, 2026, the court issued summonses for the two named defendants in the case. The entry indicates the summonses were generated but does not state service status or any deadlines tied to them.
April 27, 2026
A filing was submitted requesting that the court clerk issue summonses for the USAO and the USAG. The entry reflects a request for issuance of summonses and does not state whether summonses were issued.
April 27, 2026
The clerk issued a notice that a summons was not issued and set a deficiency deadline. The notice indicates the deficiency deadline is due by 2026-05-27.
April 23, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion titled “Motion for Order to Permit Plaintiffs to Proceed under Pseudonyms,” accompanied by a supplemental memorandum in support and an exhibit declaration. The filing requests that the court allow the plaintiffs to maintain their pseudonymous (Doe/Minor Doe) identities in the case.
April 23, 2026
On 2026-04-23, multiple plaintiffs identified by Doe/Minor Doe pseudonyms filed a complaint against Joseph B. Edlow and Markwayne Mullin; the filing fee was paid and the filing included multiple exhibits, a summons form, and a civil cover sheet.