United States v. MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Court
D. Me.
Docket number
1:25-cv-00173
Filed
Last filing
Assigned judge
Stacey D. Neumann
Referred judge
Karen Frink Wolf
Nature of suit
448 Civil Rights: Education
Cause
42:1981 Sex Discrimination
Jurisdiction
U.S. Government Plaintiff
Jury demand
Plaintiff
Case
United States v. MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cite
United States v. Me. Dep't of Educ., No. 1:25-cv-00173 (D. Me. filed Apr. 16, 2025)
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51ORDER granting 50 Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. Defendant's expert designations due October 17, 2025. Responsive expert designations by Plaintiff due December 16, 2025. I anticipate a conference with counsel likely in November 2025, at which time the issue of the overall discovery deadline and other scheduling issues will be discussed. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (WOLF, KAREN) (Entered: 10/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
52ORDER granting without objection 49 Motion to Stay. Once the stay is lifted, any deadlines unexpired as of today will be reset by the Court. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (WOLF, KAREN) (Entered: 10/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
53NOTICE/CORRESPONDENCE Re: RESTORATION OF APPROPRIATIONS by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) (Entered: 11/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
54ORDER. Per the notice filed by the Government 53, the stay is LIFTED. The deadline to reply to ECF Nos. 45 and 46 is 11/28/26. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (BRF) (Entered: 11/20/2025)Open(opens another site)
55REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA filed by GLBTQ LEGAL ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS. (BONAUTO, MARY) (Entered: 11/25/2025)Open(opens another site)
56ORDER granting GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders' (GLAD) 41 Motion for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA and accepting the attached brief. After reviewing the relevant submissions, I conclude that GLADs recent litigation, both as party counsel and amicus curiae, illustrates its unique perspective that will aid the Court beyond what the parties to this action may provide and grant its motion for leave to file an amicus brief. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (BRF) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
57ORDER granting 42 Motion to Intervene By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (BRF) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
58ORDER granting 26 Motion to Amend. REMINDER: After entry of this Order, counsel are REQUIRED to separately file the AMENDED ANSWER Document within three (3) business days. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (BRF) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
59MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Responses due by 1/12/2026. (HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
60Amended ANSWER to 1 Complaint by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.(TAUB, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
61NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re: 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena. A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Motion Hearing set for 1/22/2026 01:00 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
62NOTICE of Hearing on Motions re: 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena, 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law. A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Motion Hearing set for 1/22/2026 01:00 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
63RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Reply due by 1/26/2026. (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) (Entered: 01/12/2026)Open(opens another site)
64ORDER re 23 Request for a Hearing Regarding a Discovery Dispute filed by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (BRF) (Entered: 01/15/2026)Open(opens another site)
65NOTICE: The video hearing scheduled for 1/22/2026, at 1:00 p.m. with Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf is being postponed by the judge and will be rescheduled at a date and time to be determined. (nrg) (Entered: 01/21/2026)Open(opens another site)
66NOTICE of Hearing: A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Conference of Counsel set for 1/28/2026 12:30 PM by Video before JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN and JUDGE KAREN WOLF. (mjlt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)Open(opens another site)
67Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN and JUDGE KAREN WOLF: Conference of Counsel held. As reflected at the conference, the parties shall file any relevant motions within 7 days of today. (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (mjlt) (Entered: 01/28/2026)Open(opens another site)
68OBJECTION to 64 Order compelling discovery filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Responses due by 2/12/2026. (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) (Entered: 01/29/2026)Open(opens another site)
69MOTION for Recusal by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Responses due by 2/25/2026. (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) (Entered: 02/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
70RESPONSE in Opposition re 69 MOTION for Recusal filed by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Reply due by 2/19/2026. (TAUB, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 02/05/2026)Open(opens another site)
71RESPONSE to Motion re 69 MOTION for Recusal filed by PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Reply due by 2/19/2026. (HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 02/05/2026)Open(opens another site)
72RESPONSE to Motion re 69 MOTION for Recusal filed by MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION. Reply due by 2/20/2026. (BELLEAU, JAMES) (Entered: 02/06/2026)Open(opens another site)
73RESPONSE to 68 OBJECTION to 64 Order compelling discovery filed by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (TAUB, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 02/10/2026)Open(opens another site)
74REPLY to Response to Motion re 69 MOTION for Recusal filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) (Entered: 02/11/2026)Open(opens another site)
75ORDER ON MOTION TO RECUSE denying 69 Motion for Recusal By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN and MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (MGW) (Entered: 03/05/2026)Open(opens another site)
76NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re: 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena, 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Oral Argument Hearing set for 3/12/2026 11:00 AM Portland Hearing Room before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 03/05/2026)Open(opens another site)
77Consent MOTION to Continue by MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION Responses due by 3/27/2026. (BELLEAU, JAMES) (Entered: 03/06/2026)Open(opens another site)
78ORDER granting 77 Motion to Continue Hearing By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Open(opens another site)
79NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing on Motion re: 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena, 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Motion Hearing reset for 3/23/2026 01:30 PM Portland Hearing Room before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Open(opens another site)
80NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing (LOCATION ONLY) on Motion re: 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena, 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law. A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Motion Hearing reset for 3/23/2026 01:30 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 03/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
81NOTICE of Appearance by ANNA LOUISE EDWARDS on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EDWARDS, ANNA) (Entered: 03/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
82Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF: Oral Argument Motion Hearing held re 59 MOTION to Quash with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 28 MOTION to Quash Subpoena filed by MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION. (Court Reporter: Tammy Martell) (nrg) (Entered: 03/23/2026)Open(opens another site)
83ORDER ON MOTIONS TO QUASH granting in part and denying in part 28 Motion to Quash; 59 Motion to Quash. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (MGW) (Entered: 03/31/2026)Open(opens another site)
84NOTICE of Hearing: A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Scheduling Conference set for 4/15/2026 03:30 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 04/01/2026)Open(opens another site)
85MOTION by Attorney Christopher C. Taub to Withdraw as Attorney by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Responses due by 4/22/2026. (TAUB, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/01/2026)Open(opens another site)
86ORDER granting 85 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN. (mjlt) (Entered: 04/01/2026)Open(opens another site)
87NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Oral Argument held on March 23, 2026 before Judge Karen Frink Wolf. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Tammy Martell, Telephone Number: [telephone number removed]. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/7/2026. (MARTELL, TAMMY) (Entered: 04/08/2026)Open(opens another site)
88ORDER Overrules 68 Objection By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN. (mjlt) (Entered: 04/08/2026)Open(opens another site)
89OBJECTION TO ORDER ON MOTIONS TO QUASH MPA SUBPOENA by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (DONNELLY, MATTHEW) Modified on 4/15/2026 to reflect this is an objection to 83 (mjlt). (Entered: 04/14/2026)Open(opens another site)
90ORDER. Because the resolution of the Government's objection (ECF No. 89) to my order on the motions to quash may impact the schedule of this case, this afternoon's scheduling conference is hereby CONTINUED pending the Court's ruling on the objection. The Clerk's Office is requested to reach out to counsel to reschedule the scheduling conference once the Court issues its ruling on the objection. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (MGW) (Entered: 04/15/2026)Open(opens another site)
91NOTICE per ECF No. 90: the video scheduling conference has been continued and removed from today's calendar by the clerk's office and will be reset once ruling has entered. (nrg) (Entered: 04/15/2026)Open(opens another site)
92RESPONSE to 89 OBJECTION to Order on Motions to Quash filed by MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION. (BELLEAU, JAMES) (Entered: 04/28/2026)Open(opens another site)
93ORDER overruling 89 Objection to Order on Motions to Quash MPA Subpoena By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN. (mmy) (Entered: 05/19/2026)Open(opens another site)
94NOTICE of Hearing: A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Conference of Counsel re Scheduling set for 6/4/2026 01:00 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (nrg) (Entered: 05/22/2026)Open(opens another site)
95Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF: Conference of Counsel held. (Court Reporter: Michelle Feliccitti) (MGW) (Entered: 06/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
96ORDER. As agreed upon by the parties at today's status conference, the following deadlines are set: Defendant's Anticipated Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) Motion due by 7/10/2026; Plaintiff's Response due by 8/11/2026; Defendant's Reply due by 8/21/2026. The scheduling order deadlines are stayed pending resolution of the Rule 12(c) motion. The Clerk's Office is requested to schedule a status conference with counsel, if necessary, after resolution of the Rule 12(c) motion to discuss reestablishing scheduling order deadlines. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (MGW) (Entered: 06/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
97Unopposed MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Responses due by 7/28/2026. (FORSTER, SARAH) (Entered: 07/07/2026)Open(opens another site)
98ORDER granting 97 Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. Defendant's Rule 12(c) Motion is due by 7/31/2026; Plaintiff's Response is due by 9/1/2026; Defendant's Reply is due by 9/11/2026. The scheduling order deadlines remain stayed pending resolution of the Rule 12(c) motion. The Clerk's Office is requested to schedule a status conference with counsel, if necessary, after resolution of the Rule 12(c) motion to discuss reestablishing scheduling order deadlines. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (WOLF, KAREN) (Entered: 07/07/2026)Open(opens another site)
99Unopposed MOTION Exceed Page Limit by MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Responses due by 8/19/2026. (FORSTER, SARAH) (Entered: 07/29/2026)Open(opens another site)
100ORDER granting 99 Motion to Exceed Page Limits for Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and response to same, as requested. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF. (WOLF, KAREN) (Entered: 07/30/2026)Open(opens another site)