American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education et al v. McMahon et al
Plaintiff: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies and The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Defendant: U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon and Donald J. Trump
Case Number: 1:2025cv00702
Filed: March 3, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Presiding Judge: Julie Rebecca Rubin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 551 Administrative Procedures Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on April 28, 2025. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
April 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER denying #53 Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion to Shorten Time. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/28/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
April 27, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION to Shorten Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Rule 60(b) Motion and Request for Indicative Ruling Pursuant to Rule 62.1 by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Daniel)
April 27, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MOTION for Other Relief Pursuant to Rule 60(b) and Request for Indicative Ruling Pursuant to Rule 62.1 by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Daniel)
April 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Request for Conference (Moore, Daniel)
April 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER of USCA Granting the governments motion to stay the preliminary injunction as to #46 Notice of Appeal filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump. (slss, Deputy Clerk)
March 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 49 STATUS REPORT by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel)
March 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 48 USCA Case Number 25-1281 for #46 Notice of Appeal filed by U.S. Department of Education, Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump. Case Manager - Jeffrey Neal. (slss, Deputy Clerk)
March 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re #46 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk)
March 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 46 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. (Farber, Molissa)
March 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #44 Defendants' Motion to Stay and Suspend Injunction Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/21/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION to Stay re #33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit Redacted list of grantees)(Farber, Molissa)
March 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Registry Deposit Received on 3/19/2025 from Saul Ewing LLP. Check Number: 242433. Amount: $100. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #36 Emergency Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/19/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
March 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 41 NOTICE by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education re #38 Response in Opposition to Motion, Proposed Order (Moore, Daniel)
March 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 40 REPLY to Response to Motion re #36 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re #32 Memorandum Opinion, #33 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education.(Farber, Molissa)
March 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 39 QC NOTICE: #38 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to #38 . (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 38 RESPONSE in Opposition re #36 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re #32 Memorandum Opinion, #33 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua W.B. Richards, Esq.)(Moore, Daniel)
March 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 37 PAPERLESS ORDER - The court is in receipt of the Emergency Motion for Reconsideration filed at 7:53PM this evening (March 18, 2025) at ECF No. #36 . Plaintiffs shall file a response by 12:00PM tomorrow, March 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/18/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
March 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re #32 Memorandum Opinion, #33 Order on Motion for TRO, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit U.S. Conf. of Catholic Bishops v. U.S. Dept. of State)(Farber, Molissa)
March 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 35 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Preliminary Injunction) held on 03/15/2025, before Judge Julie R. Rubin. Court Reporter Amanda Longmore, Telephone number 4109624474; [email protected]. Total number of pages filed: 103. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2025.(al6, Court Reporter)
March 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 34 STATUS REPORT by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel)
March 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #5 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction; directing that the parties shall file a joint status report within 7 business days of entry of this order, apprising the court of the status of the parties' compliance with this order; directing that Plaintiffs collectively shall post a bond of $100 with the Clerk of Court within 3 business days of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/17/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 31 PAPERLESS ORDER: The court is in receipt of the Notice at ECF No. #30 regarding Rule 65(c). Plaintiffs may respond no later than 3:00PM today, March 14, 2025; absent a response, the court will rely on Plaintiffs' previous submissions addressing the issue of bond. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/14/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education re #24 Response in Opposition to Motion, request for bond (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Mar. 11, 2025 Executive Order)(Farber, Molissa)
March 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Correspondence re: Awarded Grants for Maryland Programs and Status of Same (Moore, Daniel)
March 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 EXHIBIT LIST by McMahon, et al. (jh2s, Deputy Clerk)
March 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/13/2025 before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin.(Court Reporter: Amanda Longmore) (jh2s, Deputy Clerk)
March 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Lynn Micco on behalf of Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Micco, Megan)
March 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 REPLY to Response to Motion re #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of Laurie Mullen, PH.D., #2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq., #3 Supplemental Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, PH.D.)(Moore, Daniel)
March 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction filed by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Farber, Molissa)
March 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER: Although Defendants cite no cause or basis for their motion and the deadline for Defendants' brief was proposed by Defendants (and agreed upon by Plaintiffs), the court exercises its discretion to grant the motion at ECF No. #22 ; Defendants shall have until 3:00PM today to file their brief in opposition to the motion at ECF No. #5 . Chambers courtesy copies (per the court's previous order) shall be delivered without delay upon filing of the Government Defendants' papers. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/11/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines, by Linda McMahon, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farber, Molissa)
March 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education re #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction with Supplemental Declarations and Exhibits (Richards, Joshua)
March 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER directing the Clerk to substitute Defendant Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, for Denise Carter. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER re: Security Protocol. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER Setting Hearing #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 3/13/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3A, 101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/5/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Hybrid Status Conference held via Telephone on 3/5/2025 before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin.(Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp) (td4s, Deputy Clerk)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Molissa Heather Farber on behalf of All Defendants (Farber, Molissa)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. U.S. Department of Education served on 3/4/2025, answer due 3/25/2025.(Moore, Daniel)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. Denise Carter served on 3/5/2025, answer due 3/26/2025.(Moore, Daniel)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER: With the consent of counsel, the court will convene a status conference at 12:00 p.m. today, March 5, 2025. A public access line will be provided and published on the court's website. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/5/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines: Denise Carter answer due 3/25/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER directing that Plaintiffs shall promptly file returns of service upon effectuating service of process upon Defendants; directing that if Plaintiffs' counsel have been in communications with defense counsel to provide notice of this action, Plaintiffs' counsel shall promptly so advise chambers. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 3/4/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carolyn Toll. Directing attorney Carolyn Toll to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 3/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk)
March 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Joshua W Richards. Directing attorney Joshua W Richards to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 3/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk)
March 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Summons Issued 60 days as to Denise Carter, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 QC NOTICE: #1 Complaint, filed by National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carolyn M. Toll (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11817547.) by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua W. B. Richards (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11817544.) by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education(Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order /Preliminary Injunction by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Joshua W. B. Richards, Esq., #3 Declaration of Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., #4 Declaration of Kathlene Campbell, Ph.D., #5 Declaration of Laurie Mullen, Ph.D., #6 Declaration of Carolyn Parker, Ph.D., #7 Declaration of Amy Smith, Ph.D., #8 Declaration of Heather Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., #9 Declaration of Dr. Sarah Johnson, #10 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by National Center for Teacher Residencies (Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Moore, Daniel)
March 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Denise Carter, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Education ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11817361.), filed by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Center for Teacher Residencies. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Summons, #7 Summons, #8 Summons, #9 Summons, #10 Summons)(Moore, Daniel) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/4/2025: #11 Flattened Exhibit B) (bg3s).

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Plaintiff: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Represented By: Daniel McDevitt Moore
Represented By: Joshua W Richards
Represented By: Carolyn M Toll
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Plaintiff: National Center for Teacher Residencies
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Plaintiff: The Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
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Defendant: U.S. Department of Education
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