Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Kennedy

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1st Cir.
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25-1612
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2899 Other Statutes
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Kennedy
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Massachusetts v. Kennedy, No. 25-1612 (1st Cir. filed June 24, 2025)
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108341867ORDER entered by Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge. This matter is before the court on "Defendants-Appellants Assented-to Motion to Consolidate and Set a Coordinated Briefing Schedule." The motion is granted. The above-captioned cases are consolidated for purposes of briefing and oral argument, and briefing will proceed on the schedule proposed in the motion: • defendants-appellants' opening brief and appendix should be filed by September 29, 2025; • plaintiffs-appellees' response briefs should be filed by November 12, 2025 (per the motion, separate response briefs will be filed); • any reply brief should be filed by December 3, 2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 09/18/2025 10:08 AM]Open(opens another site)
108346504BRIEF tendered by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 09/29/2025 05:43 PM]Open(opens another site)
108346517APPENDIX tendered by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 09/29/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 09/29/2025 05:56 PM]Open(opens another site)
108350881ORDER entered. Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, and NIH Center for Scientific Review are ordered to file a conforming brief by October 16, 2025. The corrected brief must be served on all parties to the consolidated appeals, and the certificate of service must be updated to include the new date of service. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 10/09/2025 05:24 AM]Open(opens another site)
108351669BRIEF tendered by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 10/10/2025 11:47 AM]Open(opens another site)
108351688APPENDIX filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 09/29/2025. Number of volumes: 5. Five paper copies of the electronically filed appendix must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/16/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was modified to replace an attachment, which adds a transcript of the June 16, 2025, Bench Trial to the appendix. (YCC) [Entered: 10/09/2025 09:47 AM]Open(opens another site)
108351905APPELLANTS' BRIEF filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 10/10/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/17/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 10/10/2025 03:31 PM]Open(opens another site)
108354497NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellee State of New Mexico in 25-1612 filed by Attorney Anjana Samant. Served on 10/17/2025. [25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Document should not have been filed in additional case 25-1611. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (AS) [Entered: 10/17/2025 11:41 AM]Open(opens another site)
108355196NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellee State of Delaware filed by Attorney Ian R. Liston. Served on 10/20/2025. [25-1612] (IRL) [Entered: 10/20/2025 01:26 PM]Open(opens another site)
108355199NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellee State of Delaware filed by Attorney Vanessa L. Kassab. Served on 10/20/2025. [25-1612] (VLK) [Entered: 10/20/2025 01:28 PM]Open(opens another site)
108357386NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellee State of New Mexico filed by Attorney Amy Senier. Served on 10/23/2025. [25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: The signature on the document does not match the name of the ECF filer under whose login and password the document was filed. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, BY 10/28/2025. (AS) [Entered: 10/23/2025 06:55 PM]Open(opens another site)
108358370NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellee State of New Mexico filed by Attorney Amy Senier. Served on 10/27/2025. [25-1612] (AS) [Entered: 10/27/2025 12:02 PM]Open(opens another site)
108365490APPENDIX tendered by Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of California, State of Maryland, State of Washington, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. Served on 11/12/2025. [25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Document should have been filed in additional case 25-1611. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (GJC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:28 PM]Open(opens another site)
108365497MOTION to supplement the record on appeal (DUPLICATE Motion to Supplemental the record on appeal [6764828-2] filed in 25-1611, 25-1622) filed by Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of California, State of Maryland, State of Washington, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. Served on 11/12/2025. [25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. No further action is needed from filer. (GJC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:32 PM]Open(opens another site)
108365526BRIEF tendered by Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of California, State of Maryland, State of Washington, State of Arizona, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. [25-1612, 25-1611] (GJC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 11:54 PM]Open(opens another site)
108365547MOTION to file supplemental appendix under seal filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. Served on 11/12/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 11/13/2025 06:46 AM]Open(opens another site)
108365628BRIEF tendered by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. [25-1611, 25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Party selection was INCOMPLETE. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (JJR) [Entered: 11/13/2025 09:27 AM]Open(opens another site)
108365654APPENDIX tendered by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, Peter Lurie, Nicole Maphis and UAW in 25-1611, Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. Served on 11/13/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (JJR) [Entered: 11/13/2025 09:46 AM]Open(opens another site)
108365661JOINT MOTION to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, Peter Lurie, Nicole Maphis and UAW in 25-1611, Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. Served on 11/13/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (JJR) [Entered: 11/13/2025 09:50 AM]Open(opens another site)
108366151MOTION to file supplemental appendix under seal filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. Served on 11/13/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 11/13/2025 03:52 PM]Open(opens another site)
108369140NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. d/b/a GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality filed by Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan. Served on 11/19/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (OG) [Entered: 11/19/2025 05:30 PM]Open(opens another site)
108369143AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Omar Gonzalez-Pagan. [25-1611, 25-1612] (OG) [Entered: 11/19/2025 05:35 PM]Open(opens another site)
108372853DESIGNATION of attorney presenting oral argument filed by Attorney Gerard J. Cedrone for Appellee Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 25-1612. Served on 12/01/2025. [25-1612, 25-1611] (GJC) [Entered: 12/01/2025 11:21 AM]Open(opens another site)
108373807DESIGNATION of attorney presenting oral argument filed by Attorney Rachel Anne Meeropol for Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. Served on 12/02/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (RAM) [Entered: 12/02/2025 04:09 PM]Open(opens another site)
108374507BRIEF tendered by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 12/03/2025 05:06 PM]Open(opens another site)
108374728REPLY BRIEF filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 12/04/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/11/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 12/04/2025 11:34 AM]Open(opens another site)
108376163DESIGNATION of attorney presenting oral argument filed by Attorney Benjamin C. Wei for Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Attorney Benjamin C. Wei for Appellants United States Department of Health and Human Services, Jay Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Library of Medicine, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, NIH Center for Scientific Review and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 25-1612. Served on 12/08/2025. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 12/08/2025 01:45 PM]Open(opens another site)
108385892CITATION of supplemental authorities pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 28(j) filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 01/02/2026. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 01/02/2026 04:20 PM]Open(opens another site)
108386266RESPONSE to citation of supplemental authorities pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 28(j) [6775967-2] filed by Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. Served on 01/05/2026. [25-1612, 25-1611] (GJC) [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:07 PM]Open(opens another site)
108404095MOTION for Attorney Angela Cai to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellee State of New Jersey in 25-1612. Served on 02/13/2026. [25-1612, 25-1611] (AC) [Entered: 02/13/2026 04:58 PM]Open(opens another site)
108405832ORDER entered. Upon consideration, the motion to withdraw Attorney Angela Cai as counsel for Appellee State of New Jersey in 25-1612 is granted. Attorney Cai is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record, and Appellee State of New Jersey in 25-1612 will continue to be represented by the remaining counsel of record. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 02/19/2026 07:34 AM]Open(opens another site)
108419411RESPONSE to citation of supplemental authorities pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 28(j) [6793495-2] filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NIH Center for Scientific Review and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. Served on 03/19/2026. [25-1611, 25-1612] (BCW) [Entered: 03/19/2026 04:50 PM]Open(opens another site)
108431636MOTION for Attorney Anuj Khetarpal to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellants National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 25-1611, Appellants United States Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and National Institutes of Health in 25-1612. Served on 04/14/2026. [25-1611, 25-1612] (AKK) [Entered: 04/14/2026 09:02 AM]Open(opens another site)
108431992CORRECTED MOTION for Attorney Anuj Khetarpal to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health in 25-1611, 25-1612. Served on 04/14/2026. [25-1611, 25-1612] (AKK) [Entered: 04/14/2026 03:08 PM]Open(opens another site)
FIVE (5) paper copies of appendix [6756750-2] submitted by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services. [25-1611, 25-1612] (NKR) [Entered: 10/21/2025 03:09 PM]
NINE (9) paper copies of appellant/petitioner brief [6757242-2] submitted by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services. [25-1611, 25-1612] (NKR) [Entered: 10/21/2025 02:50 PM]
PLEADING tendered: Supplemental Appendix (provisionally filed under seal) filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. Number of Volumes: ONE (1). Number of Copies: ONE (1). Certificate of service was not included. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 11/13/2025 06:48 AM]
PLEADING tendered: A DVD containing the native files of the spreadsheets in the administrative record filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 11/17/2025 09:24 AM]
PLEADING tendered: Supplemental Appendix (provisionally filed under seal) filed by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. Number of Volumes: ONE (1). Number of Copies: ONE (1). Certificate of service was not included. [25-1611, 25-1612] (GB) [Entered: 11/18/2025 10:25 AM]
NINE (9) paper copies of appellees' brief [6766825-2] submitted by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 12/01/2025 11:29 AM]
FIVE (5) paper copies of supplemental appendix - volume I [6766805-2] submitted by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611, Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 12/01/2025 11:33 AM]
FIVE (5) paper copies of redacted supplemental appendix - volume II [6766815-2] submitted by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611, Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 12/01/2025 11:35 AM]
FIVE (5) paper copies of sealed appendix - volume II [6766817-2] submitted by Appellees American Public Health Association, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Ibis Reproductive Health, UAW, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611, Appellees Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Washington and State of Wisconsin in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (YCC) [Entered: 12/01/2025 11:38 AM]
NINE (9) paper copies of reply brief [6769981-2] submitted by Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., National Institutes of Health and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1611, Appellants Jay Bhattacharya, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., NIH Center for Scientific Review, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and United States Department of Health and Human Services in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (SRS) [Entered: 12/05/2025 02:06 PM]
CASE argued. Panel: Lara E. Montecalvo, Appellate Judge; William J. Kayatta, Jr., Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge. Arguing attorneys: Benjamin C. Wei for National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya and Rachel Anne Meeropol for UAW, American Public Health Association, Ibis Reproductive Health, Brittany Charlton, Katie Edwards, Peter Lurie and Nicole Maphis in 25-1611, Benjamin C. Wei for National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Jay Bhattacharya, National Cancer Institute, National Eye Institute, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Library of Medicine, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health and NIH Center for Scientific Review and Gerard J. Cedrone for Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 25-1612. [25-1611, 25-1612] (DJT) [Entered: 01/06/2026 03:11 PM]