Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs have filed a complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a mandamus petition, along with an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. The court granted in part an expedited briefing schedule: defendants' opposition is due within 14 days of service, plaintiffs' reply is due seven days after that, and a hearing will be held within seven days of the reply; a summons was issued and defense counsel has appeared. The plaintiffs have submitted multiple supplemental notices of authority in support of their emergency motion, including the filing reflected here.
April 24, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order granting the pro se plaintiff's motion for leave to file electronically for this case only, requiring the self-represented party to follow the Federal and Local Rules and to register/use an individual PACER account. The order warns that misuse of electronic filing may lead the court to vacate this permission and restrict the plaintiff from CM/ECF, and it directs the plaintiff to provided online instructional resources.
April 9, 2026
Key EventThe judge issued an electronic order granting in part the plaintiffs' request for expedited consideration and shortened briefing, directing defendants to file an opposition to the plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order within 14 days of service, plaintiffs to file a reply within 7 days after service of that opposition, and ordering a hearing to be held within 7 days of plaintiffs' reply; the order also restates the Rule 4(i) requirements for service of the summons and complaint. The order is entered subject to any alternative agreement between the parties.
April 8, 2026
Key EventThe judge entered a standing order governing motion practice in the case. The order appears to set procedural rules for how parties must file and present motions.