State of Minnesota v. Trump

Court
D. Minn.
Docket number
0:25-cv-01608
Filed
Last filing
Assigned judge
Eric C. Tostrud
Referred judge
Douglas L. Micko
Nature of suit
899 Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause
05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jurisdiction
U.S. Government Defendant
Jury demand
None
Case
State of Minnesota v. Trump
Source
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The 56 court documents filed in this docket, as listed for its case.

Docket entries

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Docket entries
No.DateDescriptionDocument
1COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Department of Justice, Donald J Trump (filing fee $ 405, receipt number BMNDC-11836138) filed by State of Minnesota. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F, # 7 Exhibit(s) G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
2(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Susan Richard Nelson per 3rd/4th Master list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 25-cv-1608 (SRN/DLM).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 04/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
3Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (MMP) (Entered: 04/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
4ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Susan Richard Nelson recused. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-1608 (PJS/DLM). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Judge Susan Richard Nelson on 4/23/2025.(MMP) (Entered: 04/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
5NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
6NOTICE of Appearance by Anna L Veit-Carter on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Veit-Carter, Anna) (Entered: 04/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
7NOTICE of Appearance by Peter J Farrell on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Farrell, Peter) (Entered: 04/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
8NOTICE of Appearance by Maura C Allen on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Allen, Maura) (Entered: 04/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
9ORDER OF RECUSAL. Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz recused. Case reassigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-1608 JMB/DLM. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 4/29/2025.(kt) (Entered: 04/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
10ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan recused. Case reassigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-1608 (ECT/DLM). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 4/29/2025.(MMP) (Entered: 04/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
11CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by State of Minnesota re 1 Complaint, 3 Summons Issued (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/30/2025)Open(opens another site)
12NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Donnelly on behalf of All Defendants. (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
13ORDER TO ANSWER. Defendants must file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint within seven days of this Order's date. Should Defendants fail to do so, Plaintiff shall promptly apply for an entry of default within 10 days of Defendants' noncompliance with this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 5/16/2025. (JLD) (Entered: 05/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
14Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Order to Answer, (unopposed) filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 05/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
15PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 14 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Order to Answer, (unopposed) filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice.(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 05/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
16ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT OF RELATED CASES that 25-cv-2151 (DWF/SGE) has been reassigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud and Magistrate Douglas L. Micko. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud and Judge Donovan W. Frank on 5/21/2025.(MMP) (Entered: 05/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
17(Text-Only) ORDER. Before the Court is Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer 14 . Finding good cause, the Court grants this motion. Defendants shall have until and including 6/26/2025 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 5/22/2025. (JLD) (Entered: 05/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
18MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
19NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim : Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
20MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
21MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 18 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice.(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
22PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice.(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 06/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
23(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Due to the pending Motion to Dismiss 18, the Court finds there is good cause to delay the entry of a pretrial scheduling order. The Court will schedule a pretrial conference, if needed, promptly after a decision is issued on the pending motion. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/27/2025. (jme) (Entered: 06/27/2025)Open(opens another site)
24Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by State of Minnesota. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
25PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re modify briefing schedule 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
26ORDER: Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion 24 is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file its responsive brief on or before August 7, 2025. Defendants shall file their reply brief on or before September 2, 2025. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 7/8/2025. (RMM) (Entered: 07/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
27MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Farrell, Peter) (Entered: 08/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
28DECLARATION of Peter J. Farrell in Opposition to 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Farrell, Peter) (Entered: 08/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
29REPLY re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim, 27 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 09/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
30MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Abhishek Kambli. (KMO) (Entered: 09/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
31TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 30 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Abhishek Kambli for Donald J. Trump and United States Department of Justice. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 9/3/2025. (KMO) (Entered: 09/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
32(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 9/8/2025: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7DTime: 10:59 AM - 12:11 PMTotal Time: 1 Hour 12 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Peter Farrell, Elizabeth Kramer, Maura Allen and Anna Veit-CarterFor Defendant(s): Abhishek Kambli PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by United States Department of Justice, Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump. The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (RMM) (Entered: 09/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
33MOTION to Stay New Deadlines During Appropriations Lapse filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
34PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 33 MOTION to Stay New Deadlines During Appropriations Lapse filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice.(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2025)Open(opens another site)
35ORDER granting 33 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 10/2/2025. (jme) (Entered: 10/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
36MOTION to Supplement Record filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit(s) A)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
37ORDER: Plaintiff State of Minnesota's Motion to Supplement the Record is DENIED. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 10/8/2025. (RMM) (Entered: 10/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
38MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay, MOTION to Lift Stay filed by State of Minnesota. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
39NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay : Motion Hearing set for 11/25/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B (STP) before Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
40MEMORANDUM in Support re 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
41Declaration of Liz Kramer in Support of 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
42PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay filed by State of Minnesota.(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
43MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 38 Motion to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings, Motion to Lift Stay filed by State of Minnesota.(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/05/2025)Open(opens another site)
44NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Bies on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Bies, Katherine) (Entered: 11/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
45RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 11/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
46(Text-only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On October 2, 2025, this Court granted Defendants' Motion to Stay due to a funding lapse 35 . That Order directed Defendants to file a notice on the docket when appropriations to the Department of Justice were restored. Subsequently, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Lift the Stay 38, which Defendants opposed due to a continuing lapse in funding 45 . As of this writing, Defendants have not filed a notice on the docket indicating that funding to the Department of Justice has been restored, despite widespread reporting that funding has, indeed, been restored. Defendants are Ordered to Show Cause no later than November 14, 2025, why the stay in this matter should not be lifted. Defendants are also directed to file any brief in opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Amend the Complaint no later than November 18, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 11/13/2025. (AEF) (Entered: 11/13/2025)Open(opens another site)
47NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice re 46 Order to Show Cause,,, 35 Order on Motion to Stay re RESTORATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 11/14/2025)Open(opens another site)
48(Text-only) ORDER LIFTING STAY. The government shutdown is now over and the stay in this matter is lifted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 11/17/2025. (AEF) (Entered: 11/17/2025)Open(opens another site)
49RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, 35 Order on Motion to Stay MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Pamela Bondi, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Donnelly, Matthew) (Entered: 11/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
50(Text-Only) BRIEFING ORDER. On November 5, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Amend the Complaint 38 . In response, Defendants have argued Plaintiff's Motion should be denied as futile 49 . Plaintiff may file a reply brief responding to Defendants' futility arguments no later than November 21, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 11/19/2025. (AEF) (Entered: 11/19/2025)Open(opens another site)