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Hennepin County, Minnesota v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

D.D.C. · 1:26-cv-02460 · 2026 · CourtListener
DistrictD.C. Cir.

Docket

No. 1:26-cv-02460
Assigned to
Christopher R. Cooper
Cause
05:551 Administrative Procedure Act
Nature of suit
899 Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Jurisdiction
U.S. Government Defendant
Jury demand
None
Date filed
2026-07-14
Last filing
2026-11-02

Proceedings

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  • 2026-09-25 MINUTE ORDER. Having considered the arguments as to Plaintiffs' 42 Motion for Emergency Status Conference, the Court hereby DENIES the motion. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/25/2026. (lccrc3)

Filings on file (40 in 18 docket entries)

Filings on file
DateNo.DocumentTypePagesSource
2026-07-14 1 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Complaint 31 PDF CL
1-1 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Exhibit A 74 PDF CL
1-2 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Exhibit B 80 PDF CL
1-3 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Exhibit C 7 PDF CL
1-4 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Exhibit D 90 PDF CL
1-5 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Exhibit E 108 PDF CL
1-6 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Civil Cover Sheet 3 PDF CL
1-7 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Summons 2 PDF CL
1-8 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Summons 2 PDF CL
1-9 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Summons 2 PDF CL
1-10 COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) Summons 2 PDF CL
2026-07-15 14 MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2026) Motion to Stay 4 PDF CL
14-1 MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2026) Memorandum in Support 49 PDF CL
14-7 MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2026) Text of Proposed Order 2 PDF CL
2026-07-18 23 Memorandum in opposition to re 22 MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/18/2026) Memorandum in Opposition 5 PDF CL
2026-07-24 28 RESPONSE re 14 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 07/24/2026) Response to motion 37 PDF CL
28-1 RESPONSE re 14 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 07/24/2026) Text of Proposed Order 1 PDF CL
2026-07-29 30 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026) Motion for Leave to File 5 PDF CL
30-1 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026) Declaration 4 PDF CL
2026-07-29 31 REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 Motion to Stay,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026) Reply to opposition to Motion 29 PDF CL
2026-07-31 32 Memorandum in opposition to re 30 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/31/2026) Memorandum in Opposition 7 PDF CL
2026-08-19 33 ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See full Order and forthcoming Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/19/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/19/2026) Order on Motion to Stay 1 PDF CL
2026-08-19 34 MEMORANDUM OPINION concerning the Court's 33 Order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/19/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/19/2026) Memorandum & Opinion 61 PDF CL
2026-09-01 36 Joint STATUS REPORT by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/01/2026) Status Report 7 PDF CL
2026-09-02 37 MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/02/2026) Motion For Order 10 PDF CL
37-1 MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/02/2026) Proposed Order 2 PDF CL
2026-09-11 38 RESPONSE re 37 MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2026) Response to motion 12 PDF CL
38-1 RESPONSE re 37 MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2026) Text of Proposed Order 1 PDF CL
2026-09-14 39 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Response Deadline by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/14/2026) Stay 2 PDF CL
39-1 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Response Deadline by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/14/2026) Text of Proposed Order 1 PDF CL
2026-09-16 40 REPLY to opposition to motion re 37 Motion for Order, Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/16/2026) Reply to opposition to motion 8 PDF CL
2026-09-21 41 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 37 Motion for Order. It is ORDERED that the statutory lapse of the funds at issue is suspended during the pendency of this litigation. In light of the parties' 36 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby sets a schedule for dispositive motions. See full Order for details and deadlines. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 09/21/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/21/2026) Order on Motion for Order AND Set/Reset Deadlines 4 PDF CL
2026-09-24 42 MOTION for Emergency Status Conference by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) Modified on 9/24/2026 to correct relief (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026) Hearing 6 PDF CL
42-1 MOTION for Emergency Status Conference by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) Modified on 9/24/2026 to correct relief (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026) Proposed Order 1 PDF CL
2026-10-01 44 NOTICE of Filing Certified List of Administrative Record Contents by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 List of Administrative Record Contents, # 2 Certification)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 10/01/2026) Notice (Other) 1 PDF CL
44-1 NOTICE of Filing Certified List of Administrative Record Contents by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 List of Administrative Record Contents, # 2 Certification)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 10/01/2026) List of Administrative Record Contents 2 PDF CL
44-2 NOTICE of Filing Certified List of Administrative Record Contents by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 List of Administrative Record Contents, # 2 Certification)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 10/01/2026) Certification 1 PDF CL
2026-11-02 46 Summary Judgment 4 PDF CL
46-1 Memorandum in Support 49 PDF CL
46-2 Proposed Order 2 PDF CL