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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51MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/28/2025)Open(opens another site)
52MEMORANDUM in Support re 51 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/28/2025)Open(opens another site)
53STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Oglesby)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 07/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
54NOTICE of Appearance by Leila Nicole Nasrolahi on behalf of Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center (Nasrolahi, Leila) (Entered: 07/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
55MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Vacate 40 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit July 14 Press Release, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Terri Gonzales, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Kathryn Joseph)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 08/04/2025)Open(opens another site)
56STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Rachel Oglesby)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
57REPLY to Response to 48 MOTION to Vacate 40 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
58MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 51 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 08/11/2025)Open(opens another site)
59STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Rachel Oglesby)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
60Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered DENYING 48 Motion to Vacate. (SKY) (Entered: 08/13/2025)Open(opens another site)
61NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 40 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. Fee Status: US Government. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 9/3/2025. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
62Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 61 Notice of Appeal. (MAP) (Entered: 08/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
63USCA Case Number 25-1787 for 61 Notice of Appeal, filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (MAP) (Entered: 08/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
64Transcript of Motion Hearing held on June 5, 2025, before Judge Myong J. Joun. COA Case No. 25-1787. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Jamie Halpin at [email address removed]. Redaction Request due 9/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/17/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/17/2025. (DRK) (Entered: 08/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
65NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm (DRK) (Entered: 08/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
66REPLY to Response to 51 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
67STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Steven Schaefer)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
68STATUS REPORT regarding compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of David Samberg)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 08/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
69MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Archer, Patrick) (Entered: 08/27/2025)Open(opens another site)
70Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 69 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Patrick Graham Archer terminated. (SP) (Entered: 08/27/2025)Open(opens another site)
71ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion re 51 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim. A Motion Hearing is set for 9/24/2025 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 20 (In person only) before Judge Myong J. Joun. (SKY) (Entered: 08/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
72STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven Schaefer)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 09/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
73STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven Schaefer)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 09/09/2025)Open(opens another site)
74STATUS REPORT Regarding Compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven Schaefer)(Rosenberg, Brad) (Entered: 09/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
75STATUS REPORT regarding compliance by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Schaefer)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
76Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Myong J. Joun: Motion Hearing held on 9/24/2025 re 51 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim. 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 for the plaintiffs; Rosenberg for the defendants). (SKY) (Entered: 09/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
77ORDER of USCA as to 61 Notice of Appeal filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education (MAP)ORDER entered by Lara E. Montecalvo, Appellate Judge; Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge; and Seth Robert Aframe, Appellate Judge: The government seeks a stay pending appeal of an injunction issued by the district court on June 18, 2025, ("Injunction") and an administrative stay. The motion for a stay pending appeal is GRANTED. The accompanying motion for an administrative stay is DENIED AS MOOT (Entered: 09/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
78Transcript of Motion Hearing held on September 24, 2025, before Judge Myong J. Joun. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Jamie Halpin at [email address removed]. Redaction Request due 11/7/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/17/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/15/2026. (DRK) (Entered: 10/17/2025)Open(opens another site)
79NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm (DRK) (Entered: 10/17/2025)Open(opens another site)
80AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Tara Blunt, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center, M. C., Amy Cook.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 12/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
81Assented to MOTION for Indicative Ruling and to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction re 40 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by Tara Blunt, M. C., Amy Cook, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center.(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 12/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
82Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered GRANTING Doc. No. 81 MOTION for Indicative Ruling and to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction. In light of the Amended Complaint, Doc. No. 80, the pending Motion to Dismiss, Doc. No. 51, is DENIED as moot. (SP) (Entered: 12/11/2025)Open(opens another site)
83ORDER of USCA as to 61 Notice of Appeal, filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. (SP) (Entered: 01/09/2026)Open(opens another site)
84Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The preliminary injunction entered on 6/18/25, see Doc. No. 40, is hereby VACATED and DISSOLVED.(SKY) (Entered: 01/12/2026)Open(opens another site)
85USCA Judgment as to 61 Notice of Appeal, filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education (MAP) (Entered: 01/16/2026)Open(opens another site)
86MANDATE of USCA as to 61 Notice of Appeal filed by Linda McMahon, Craig Trainor, United States Department of Education. Appeal 61 Terminated (MAP) (Entered: 01/16/2026)Open(opens another site)
87MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Alexandra Z. Brodsky Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11587142 by Tara Blunt, M. C., Amy Cook, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Alexandra Z. Brodsky)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
88MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Elena Goldstein Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11587723 by Tara Blunt, M. C., Amy Cook, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Elena Goldstein)(Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
89Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 87 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Alexandra Z. Brodsky. 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: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
90Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 88 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Elena Goldstein. 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: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
91NOTICE of Appearance by Elena Goldstein on behalf of Tara Blunt, M. C., Amy Cook, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center (Goldstein, Elena) (Entered: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
92NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Z. Brodsky on behalf of Tara Blunt, M. C., Amy Cook, A. J., Karen Josefosky, T. R., Victim Rights Law Center (Brodsky, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/01/2026)Open(opens another site)
93NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Tara Blunt, T. R. (Ouellette, Sean) (Entered: 09/22/2026)Open(opens another site)