HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- Court
- D.D.C.
- Docket number
- 1:26-cv-02460
- Filed
- Last filing
- Assigned judge
- Christopher R. Cooper
- Nature of suit
- 899 Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
- Cause
- 05:551 Administrative Procedure Act
- Jurisdiction
- U.S. Government Defendant
- Jury demand
- None
The 40 court documents filed in this docket, as listed for its case.
Docket entries
The entries the archive holds for this docket. For the full docket, use the link above.
| No. | Date | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPLAINT against ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12544237) filed by SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 2 | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 3 | NOTICE of Appearance by Kate Talmor on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Talmor, Kate) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 4 | NOTICE of Appearance by Carrie Y. Flaxman on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Flaxman, Carrie) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 5 | NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 6 | NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Marcy Zieve on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Zieve, Allison) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 8 | NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Garlock on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Garlock, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 9 | NOTICE of Appearance by Cormac A. Early on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES d/b/a SIECUS: SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 07/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 10 | SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 11 | NOTICE of Appearance by Jeannie Sclafani Rhee on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES (Rhee, Jeannie) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 12 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Hannah Klain, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12547305. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Klain, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit NYC COGS for Klain)(Rhee, Jeannie) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 13 | NOTICE of Appearance by Karen L. Dunn on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES (Dunn, Karen) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 14 | MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 15 | NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew J. Vaden on behalf of ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 07/15/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 16 | NOTICE of Appearance by Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel on behalf of ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/16/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 17 | NOTICE of Appearance by Hannah Klain on behalf of HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES (Klain, Hannah) (Entered: 07/16/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 18 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Valentina De Fex, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12550376. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Proposed Order)(Flaxman, Carrie) (Entered: 07/16/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 19 | ENTERED IN ERROR.....CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES . (Torcello, Michael) Modified on 7/17/2026, pursuant to Counsel (mg). (Entered: 07/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 20 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/15/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/13/2026. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 21 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Dylan Cowit, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12553781. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flaxman, Carrie) (Entered: 07/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 22 | MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 07/17/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 23 | Memorandum in opposition to re 22 MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/18/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 24 | NOTICE of Appearance by Valentina De Fex on behalf of PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC. (De Fex, Valentina) (Entered: 07/18/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 25 | NOTICE of Appearance by Emily B. Nestler on behalf of PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC. (Nestler, Emily) (Entered: 07/20/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 26 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 7/20/2026. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 27 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR served on 7/20/2026; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 7/20/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Kennedy)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 28 | RESPONSE re 14 MOTION to Stay MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 07/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 29 | NOTICE of Appearance by Dylan Shea Cowit on behalf of PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC. (Cowit, Dylan) (Entered: 07/27/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 30 | MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 31 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 Motion to Stay,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 32 | Memorandum in opposition to re 30 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/31/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 33 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See full Order and forthcoming Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/19/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/19/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 34 | MEMORANDUM OPINION concerning the Court's 33 Order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/19/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/19/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 35 | TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on August 6, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-85. Date of Issuance:August 28, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number [telephone number removed], Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 9/18/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/28/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/26/2026.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 08/28/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 36 | Joint STATUS REPORT by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/01/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 37 | MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/02/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 38 | RESPONSE re 37 MOTION for Order Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 39 | Unopposed MOTION to Stay Response Deadline by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/14/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 40 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 37 Motion for Order, Directing Defendants to Hold Funds Pending Resolution of the Merits of this Case filed by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 09/16/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 41 | ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 37 Motion for Order. It is ORDERED that the statutory lapse of the funds at issue is suspended during the pendency of this litigation. In light of the parties' 36 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby sets a schedule for dispositive motions. See full Order for details and deadlines. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 09/21/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/21/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 42 | MOTION for Emergency Status Conference by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) Modified on 9/24/2026 to correct relief (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 43 | RESPONSE re 42 MOTION for Hearing filed by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 09/24/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 44 | NOTICE of Filing Certified List of Administrative Record Contents by ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 List of Administrative Record Contents, # 2 Certification)(Vaden, Andrew) (Entered: 10/01/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 45 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment and for Modification of Briefing Schedule by HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE HEARTLAND, INC., SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Torcello, Michael) (Entered: 10/19/2026) | Open(opens another site) | |
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