Victim Rights Law Center v. United States Department of Education

Court
D. Mass.
Docket number
1:25-cv-11042
Filed
Last filing
Assigned judge
Myong J. Joun
Nature of suit
899 Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause
05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
None
Case
Victim Rights Law Center v. United States Department of Education
Source
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Docket entries

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Docket entries
No.DateDescriptionDocument
1COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-10962967 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Victim Rights Law Center, Tara Blunt, T. R., Karen Josefosky, A. J.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form )(Ouellette, Sean) Modified on 4/21/2025 to edit docket text(SR). (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
2MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jonathan Friedman Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10963218 by Victim Rights Law Center, Tara Blunt, T. R., Karen Josefosky, A. J..(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
3ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley. (JAM) (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
4Summons Issued as to Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (SR) (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
5MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Lindsey (Reid) Skibell Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10963259 by Victim Rights Law Center, Tara Blunt, T. R., Karen Josefosky, A. J..(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
6CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Victim Rights Law Center. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 04/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
7Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jonathan Friedman. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2025)Open(opens another site)
8Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Lindsey Reid Skibell. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. (SP) (Entered: 04/28/2025)Open(opens another site)
9NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Hale Friedman on behalf of Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center (Friedman, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
10NOTICE of Appearance by L. Reid Skibell on behalf of Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 04/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
11Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 04/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
12Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 11 Assented-to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (JL) (Entered: 05/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
13AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by T. R., Tara Blunt, Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, A. J.. United States Department of Education served on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. Acknowledgement filed by T. R.; Tara Blunt; Karen Josefosky; Victim Rights Law Center; A. J.. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
14AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by T. R., Tara Blunt, Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, A. J.. Linda McMahon served on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. Acknowledgement filed by T. R.; Tara Blunt; Karen Josefosky; Victim Rights Law Center; A. J.. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
15AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by T. R., Tara Blunt, Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, A. J.. Craig Trainor served on 4/25/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. Acknowledgement filed by T. R.; Tara Blunt; Karen Josefosky; Victim Rights Law Center; A. J.. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
16SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by T. R., Tara Blunt, Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, A. J.. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
17NOTICE of Appearance by Brad P. Rosenberg on behalf of Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 05/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
18MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
19MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
20DECLARATION re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Patrick Archer by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Lhmahon Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Doe Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Gonzales Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Doe 7 Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 5 - McMahon Statement, # 6 Exhibit 6 - D.O.E. Press Release, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Smith Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Trainor Memo, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Doe 3 Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Suppl. Hamilin Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 11 - D.O.E. Report, # 12 Exhibit 12 - 2024 Fiscal Annual Year Report, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Budget Requests, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Haller Declaration, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Blunt Declaration, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Josefosky Declaration, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Malone Declaration, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Carmona Declaration, # 19 Exhibit 19 - Ehling Declaration, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Echelson Declaration)(Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
21Proposed Document(s) submitted by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. Document received: Proposed Order. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 05/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
22NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
23Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education.(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
24Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 23 Assented-to Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages.(JL) (Entered: 05/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
25MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 05/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
26Assented to MOTION for Leave to File 20-Page Reply Brief by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Friedman, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/20/2025)Open(opens another site)
27Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 26 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File 20-Page Reply Brief Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SP) (Entered: 05/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
28MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Leila Nasrolahi Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11027918 by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 05/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
29Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Leila Nasrolahi. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 05/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
30MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Patrick Archer Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11028536 by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 05/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
31REPLY to Response to 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
32ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing onn 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Hearing set for 6/5/2025 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20 (In person only) before Judge Myong J. Joun. (JL) (Entered: 05/27/2025)Open(opens another site)
33SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by T. R., Tara Blunt, Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, A. J.. (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 05/28/2025)Open(opens another site)
34Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 05/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
35Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Patrick Archer. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (SP) (Entered: 06/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
36Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Authority: Carter v. U.S. Dep't of Education)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 06/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
37Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Authority: Association for Education Finance and Policy v. McMahon and National Academy of Education v. Department of Education)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 06/04/2025)Open(opens another site)
38Response by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center to 36 Notice of Supplemental Authorities, 37 Notice of Supplemental Authorities, . (Skibell, L. Reid) (Entered: 06/04/2025)Open(opens another site)
39Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Myong J. Joun: Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2025 re 18 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Karen Josefosky, Victim Rights Law Center, Tara Blunt, T. R., A. J.. The Court heard arguments from the parties as to the pending motion and took the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Jamie Halpin at [email address removed].)(Attorneys present: Ouellette & Friedman for the plaintiffs; Rosenberg for the government;;) (SKY) (Entered: 06/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
40Judge Myong J. Joun: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION entered re: Doc. No. 18 For the reasons explained in the attached Memorandum and Order, Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [Doc. No. 18 ], is GRANTED. (SKY) (Entered: 06/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
41STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jacqueline Clay)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 06/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
42Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to file status report by one day and to stay Defendants' response to the Complaint by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education.(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
43Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 42 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to file status report by one day and to stay Defendants' response to the Complaint. (SKY) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
44STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Oglesby)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
45NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick Graham Archer on behalf of Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center (Archer, Patrick) (Entered: 07/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
46STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Oglesby)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
47STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Oglesby)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/15/2025)Open(opens another site)
48MOTION to Vacate 40 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
49STATUS REPORT by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 07/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
50STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Oglesby)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/22/2025)Open(opens another site)