Federal Litigation Cases
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RE: Lawsuit challenging the Trump administration, particularly the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), over its official plans to distribute thousands of machine gun conversion devices (MCD) to communities across the United States.
On 6/9/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.
RE: Lawsuit challenging efforts to dismantle AmeriCorps, which affects programs and funding here in Oregon and in other states. (Trial docket)
On 6/5/2025, the court issued an order that blocks the defendant’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of funding that supports schools, teachers, and vulnerable students recover from Covid-19.
After the Department of Education again tried to end access to the funds, on 6/3/25 the district court issued a second preliminary injunction barring them from doing so.
RE: Lawsuit challenging four executive orders that aim to increase tariffs worldwide, beyond the powers granted by Congress through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). (Trial docket)
On 5/29/25, the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay order, temporarily pausing the injunction to allow the court to review the government’s stay motion.
RE: Lawsuit against the National Science Foundation, challenging the agency’s efforts to unlawfully terminate more than $1.4 billion in science and technology funding. (Trial docket)
On 5/28/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint and a preliminary injunction motion.
RE: Challenges Elon Musk’s constitutional authority to exercise significant government powers as the head of DOGE without Senate confirmation pursuant to the Appointments Clause. (Trial docket)
n 5/27/25, the district court issued an order granting in part and denying in part the federal defendants’ motion to dismiss.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the federal administration’s unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy. (Trial docket)
On 5/12/25, the plaintiff states filed a motion for preliminary injunction. The court scheduled a hearing on that motion for 6/4/25.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local education agencies that refuse to certify compliance with the federal administration’s new (and legally incoherent) interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
On 4/25/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.
RE: Lawsuit challenging efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, requesting a halt to the agency’s planned reduction in workforce. (Trial docket)
On 5/22/25, the district court issued a preliminary injunction order, blocking efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and requiring the rehiring of thousands of federal employees. That same day, federal defendants filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit.
RE: Challenges NIH guidance imposing an across-the-board 15 percent reimbursement rate for “indirect costs” of medical research. (Trial docket)
On 4/8/25, the federal defendants appealed to the First Circuit.
RE: Lawsuit challenging NIH grant terminations, delays, and the “unpublishing” of notices of funding opportunities. (Trial docket)
On 5/12/25, the court ruled that it has jurisdiction and will proceed with the case.
RE: Lawsuit against numerous federal agencies, challenging mass layoffs of federal probationary employes. (Trial docket) (Appellate docket)
Oral arguments held on 5/6/25.
RE: Lawsuit against the Department of Transportation, challenging new terms and conditions for grants. Those conditions attempt to illegally coerce states into performing federal immigration enforcement functions by threatening essential infrastructure funding. (Trial docket)
On 5/22/25, the plaintiff states filed a motion for preliminary injunction.
RE: Lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, challenging new terms and conditions for grants. Those conditions attempt to illegally coerce states into performing federal immigration enforcement functions by threatening essential emergency services funding. (Trial docket)
On 5/19/25, the plaintiff states filed a motion for preliminary injunction. The district court will hold a hearing on the motion on 6/17/25.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the federal administration’s efforts to fire thousands of federal health workers and shutter vital programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. (Trial docket)
The court held a hearing on plaintiff states motion on 5/20/25.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the federal administration’s termination of billions of dollars of congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. (Trial docket)
RE: Lawsuit challenging the President’s energy emergency executive order and federal agencies’ reliance on that order to short-circuit essential reviews under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Historic National Preservation Act. (Trial docket)
On 5/9/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.
RE: Challenges access to sensitive personal/financial information granted by the Treasury Department to DOGE-affiliated individuals. (Trial docket)
On 2/21/25, the district court issued a limited preliminary injunction order, enjoining the Treasury Department from granting access to individuals who had not obtained proper vetting and security clearances.
RE: Lawsuit challenging HHS’s termination of nearly $12 billion in critical public health grants to states. (Trial docket)
The court subsequently issued an order on 5/16/25, granting the plaintiff states’ motion for a preliminary injunction.
RE: Lawsuit challenging the EO gutting seven smaller federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Trial docket)
On 5/6/25, the district court issued a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from decimating the agencies and cutting off funds.
RE: Challenges the Office of Management and Budget’s funding freeze memo, alleging that policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the First Amendment. (Trial docket) (Appellate docket)
Appeal of preliminary injunction order is pending in the First Circuit. On 3/26/25, the First Circuit denied federal defendants’ motion for a stay pending appeal.
RE: Lawsuit in which Oregon and Washington are challenging the President's election EO. (Trial docket)
On 4/4/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.
RE: Challenges the President's executive order revoking birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants. (Trial docket) (Appellate docket) (Supreme Court docket)
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on the stay application on 5/15/25; a ruling is expected in June or early July 2025.
RE: Challenges anti-gender-affirming care executive order's restrictions on grant funding for medical institutions providing GAC and its call for enforcement against providers. (Trial docket) (Appellate docket)
Defendants appealed the preliminary injunction to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Defendants’ opening brief is due by May 21, 2025. Our responding brief is due by June 18, 2025.