State of Colorado, The v. Trump et al
Plaintiff: State of Colorado, The
Defendant: Donald J. Trump, Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, Department of the Air Force, Troy Meink, Sean P. Duffy, Brooke Rollins, Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Karen S. Evans, Pam Bondi, Brian Stone, Executive Office of the President, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, The, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Justice and National Science Foundation
Amicus Curiae: Jacob Valine
Case Number: 1:2025cv03428
Filed: October 29, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: R Brooke Jackson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 vc - Fed. Question: Violation of Constitutional Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 76 SCHEDULING ORDER. Discovery due by 10/30/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 12/4/2026. Please observe the process described in the Court's practice standards regarding conferral and letters of intent before filing a dispositive motion. This must be done in advance of the deadline, by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 4/16/2026. (PLEASE READ ATTACHED ORDER) (ccuen, )
April 13, 2026 Filing 75 Proposed Scheduling Order by Defendants and by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
April 10, 2026 Filing 74 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Alexander J. Severance on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Doug Burgum(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Agriculture(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Defense(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Energy(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Justice(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of Transportation(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of the Air Force(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Department of the Interior, The(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Sean P. Duffy(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Karen S. Evans(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Executive Office of the President(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Federal Emergency Management Agency(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Pete Hegseth(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Troy Meink(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party National Science Foundation(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Brooke Rollins(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Brian Stone(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Donald J. Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander J. Severance added to party Chris Wright(pty:dft) (Severance, Alexander)
April 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER granting #72 Motion for Extension of Time to File by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 4/3/26. Text Only Entry(rbj)
April 3, 2026 Filing 72 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Discovery Schedule by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright. (Kies, Marianne)
March 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MINUTE ORDER. The Court has reviewed the parties letters, ECF no. 69, ECF No. 70. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of their respective opinions with one exception -- the Court does not object to the defendants filing their motion. The exception is that the Court will not consider, and asks that the defendants not include, issues on which the Court has already ruled in this case. The Courts page limits for motions, responses, and replies will be enforced. Anticipating the possibility that the motion might not entirely dispose of the case, and the importance of the issues in the case, the Court directs the parties to confer and to submit a joint discovery schedule within 10 days of the date of this order. If the parties cannot agree on a discovery schedule, the Court will set the schedule. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 3/30/2026. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9, ).
March 26, 2026 Filing 70 RESPONSE to #69 Letter,, Regarding Defendants' Proposed Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
March 24, 2026 Filing 69 LETTER Pre-Motion to Dismiss (Per Practice Standards) by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright. (Kies, Marianne)
March 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Colorado's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. #46 , is hereby GRANTED, and USDA is PRELIMINIARILY ENJOINED from compelling Colorado's participation in the pilot project or taking any adverse action against Colorado for its refusal to comply with any of the demands of the Recertification Letter, by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 3/16/2026. (ccuen, )
March 6, 2026 Filing 67 Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER granting #65 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond All Parties. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 2/19/26. Text Only Entry(rbj)
February 19, 2026 Filing 65 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond and to Set Deadlines by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright. (Kies, Marianne)
February 19, 2026 Filing 64 TRANSCRIPT of Oral Argument held on 01/28/2026 before Judge Jackson. Pages: 1-77. NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within seven calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact, of the party's intent to redact personal identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. If a Notice of Intent to Redact is not filed within the allotted time, this transcript will be made electronically available after 90 days. Please see the Notice of Electronic Availability of Transcripts document at www.cod.uscourts.gov. Transcript may only be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber prior to the 90 day deadline for electronic posting on PACER. (kcarl, )
January 28, 2026 Filing 63 MINUTE ENTRY for Oral Argument Hearing held on 1/28/2026 before Judge R. Brooke Jackson. Granting Plaintiff's #46 Motion for Preliminary Injunction as stated on the record; Written order to follow. Court Reporter: Kevin Carlin. (hguer)
January 27, 2026 Filing 62 NOTICE by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Corley Declaration)(Becker, Tyler)
January 27, 2026 Filing 61 REPLY to Response to #46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit #3 - Minnesota Pilot Project, #2 Exhibit #4 - Enforcement Letter, #3 Exhibit #5 - Corley Declaration, #4 Exhibit #6 - Transcript Excerpt, #5 Exhibit #7 - McClelland Supplemental Declaration, #6 Exhibit #8 - Rollins Social Media Post)(Moskowitz, David)
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER granting #59 Motion for Reconsideration. Granted because the Court does not have the time to continue the back and forth with the plaintiff on the issue. Counsel perhaps has overlooked that its task is not just to make a record for appeal, nor does the length of a reply brief affect its record. The task is to persuade the court to do something. A shotgun motion that raises all possible arguments is not necessarily persuasive. A lengthy reply brief filed when the Court is attempting to study the unnecessarily long motion and reply and to provide a decision on a very short timeframe is not persuasive. Whether the Court will have the time to study the entire reply brief in this context is questionable. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/26/26. Text Only Entry(rbj)
January 26, 2026 Filing 59 MOTION for Reconsideration re 57 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Attachments: #1 Draft Reply Brief)(Moskowitz, David)
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER granting #54 Motion for Leave. The Court will hold the hearing in the courtroom. Any attorney may attend in person or by video teleconference or by telephone. The courtroom deputy will contact counsel with information about the video and audio connections. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/. Text Only Entry(rbj)
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER denying #56 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/26/26. Text Only Entry(rbj)
January 26, 2026 Filing 56 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Moskowitz, David)
January 26, 2026 Filing 55 NOTICE re 53 Minute Order,,, JOINT NOTICE by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The (Moskowitz, David)
January 26, 2026 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge R. Brooke Jackson: Set/Reset Hearings. Oral Argument set for 1/28/2026 09:00 AM in Courtroom C203 before Judge R. Brooke Jackson. (rbjlc9, ) Text Only Entry
January 24, 2026 Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear at January 28, 2026 Hearing By Telephone or Video in Light of Inclement Weather by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright. (Becker, Tyler)
January 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MINUTE ORDER The Court has reviewed the motion for a preliminary injunction and the response. Without commenting on the merits of either partys position at this time, the Courts impression is that the parties have not conferred, and that the parties might benefit from good faith discussion about the recertification process and a more realistic timeframe. Accordingly, the Court tentatively sets oral argument at 9:00 a.m. on January 28, 2026. The Court directs counsel for the parties to confer over the weekend, in person or by video teleconference, with the goal of negotiating a more practical timeframe for recertification and other details of the process. The parties are directed to inform the court by January 27, 2026, and preferably sooner, whether they have reached an agreement that would render the need for a hearing and a possible preliminary injunction moot. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/23/2026. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9, ).
January 22, 2026 Filing 52 BRIEF in Opposition to #46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, The, Sean P. Duffy, Karen S. Evans, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, National Science Foundation, Kristi Noem, Brooke Rollins, Brian Stone, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1 - Corley Declaration)(Becker, Tyler)
January 21, 2026 Filing 51 SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant(s) Pam Bondi served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Doug Burgum served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Agriculture served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Defense served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Energy served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Homeland Security served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Justice served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of Transportation served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of the Air Force served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Department of the Interior, The served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Sean P. Duffy served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Karen S. Evans served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Executive Office of the President served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Federal Emergency Management Agency served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Pete Hegseth served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Troy Meink served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; National Science Foundation served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Kristi Noem served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Brooke Rollins served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Brian Stone served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Donald J. Trump served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026; Chris Wright served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Moskowitz, David)
January 21, 2026 Filing 50 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Tyler J. Becker on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Doug Burgum(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Agriculture(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Defense(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Energy(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Justice(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of Transportation(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of the Air Force(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Department of the Interior, The(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Sean P. Duffy(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Karen S. Evans(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Executive Office of the President(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Federal Emergency Management Agency(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Pete Hegseth(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Troy Meink(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party National Science Foundation(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Brooke Rollins(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Brian Stone(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Donald J. Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler J. Becker added to party Chris Wright(pty:dft) (Becker, Tyler)
January 16, 2026 Filing 49 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (ccuen, )
January 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #47 Motion to Expedite. For good cause shown, the Court grants Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite and Orders the briefing schedule proposed by the parties therein. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/14/2026. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9, ).
January 14, 2026 Filing 47 Unopposed MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule for Preliminary Injunction Motion (Dkt. 46) by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 12, 2026 Filing 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit #1 - Declaration of Abby McClelland, #2 Exhibit #2 - 1995 Code of Federal Regulations)(Moskowitz, David)
January 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER granting #44 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiff has shown good cause for leave to file a 25-page opening brief in light of the substantial factual and legal issues involved. The Court notes that the motion is unopposed. Defendants are likewise permitted to file a 25-page brief in opposition. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/12/2026. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9, ).
January 9, 2026 Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 43 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Chris Wright re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 42 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Brian Stone re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 41 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Brooke Rollins re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 40 SUMMONS REQUEST as to National Science Foundation re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 39 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Kristi Noem re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 38 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Executive Office of the President re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 37 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Sean Duffy re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 36 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Transportation re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 35 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Justice re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 34 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Energy re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 33 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Homeland Security re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 32 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of the Interior re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 31 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Agriculture re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 30 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Doug Burgum re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 29 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Federal Emergency Management Agency re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 28 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Karen Evans re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 27 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Pam Bondi re #26 Amended Complaint,, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 26 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, Donald J. Trump, Sean P. Duffy, Brooke Rollins, Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Karen S. Evans, Pam Bondi, Brian Stone, Executive Office of the President, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, The, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Justice, National Science Foundation, filed by State of Colorado, The. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit #1 - Letter)(Moskowitz, David)
January 8, 2026 Filing 25 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading re #1 Complaint, by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint Redline)(Moskowitz, David)
January 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond re #23 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #1 Complaint, All Defendants. The Complaint raises constitutional and statutory issues related to the President's executive authority and federalism, the motion is unopposed, and it is the defendants' first request. Therefore, there is good cause to grant the instant motion. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 1/5/2025. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9,)
January 5, 2026 Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #1 Complaint, by Defendants Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, Donald J. Trump. (Kies, Marianne)
December 3, 2025 Filing 22 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Marianne F. Kies on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Marianne F. Kies added to party Department of Defense(pty:dft), Attorney Marianne F. Kies added to party Department of the Air Force(pty:dft), Attorney Marianne F. Kies added to party Pete Hegseth(pty:dft), Attorney Marianne F. Kies added to party Troy Meink(pty:dft), Attorney Marianne F. Kies added to party Donald J. Trump(pty:dft) (Kies, Marianne)
November 18, 2025 Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant(s) Department of Defense served on 11/18/2025, answer due 1/20/2026; Department of the Air Force served on 11/18/2025, answer due 1/20/2026; Pete Hegseth served on 11/18/2025, answer due 1/20/2026; Troy Meink served on 11/18/2025, answer due 1/20/2026; Donald J. Trump served on 11/18/2025, answer due 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Certified Mail Service on Defendants)(Moskowitz, David)
November 12, 2025 Filing 20 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (norlin, )
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER. The Court orders that the parties confer and attempt to agree on a schedule and then file a proposed scheduling order no later than 45 days after the answer, motion to dismiss, or other response to the complaint is filed pointing out any areas of disagreement. The parties shall email the proposed order to [email protected] in Word format and e-file it into CM/ECF. Without holding a Scheduling Conference, the Court will review and enter the order making such amendments and rulings as are appropriate and will provide the parties with potential trial preparation conference and trial dates for you to choose from. If the parties prefer that the Court hold a Scheduling Conference, please notify Chambers by email by the date the proposed scheduling order is due, and the Court's staff will provide the parties with a Scheduling Conference date. The proposed scheduling order should be prepared as described in the Local Rules. Instructions for the preparation of a scheduling order and a form scheduling order can be downloaded from the Courts website: http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/RulesProcedures/Forms.aspx. By Judge R. Brooke Jackson on November 4, 2025. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 11/4/2025. Text Only Entry (rbjlc9, )
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER denying #17 Motion to File Amicus Brief. Mr. Valine, thank you for your motion and tendered amicus brief. I admire your brevity. However, courts consider multiple factors in deciding whether to grant leave to file an amicus brief, including whether counsel is capable of making arguments without the assistance of the amicus, the strength of the information and arguments, and the usefulness of the information and arguments presented. See, e.g., Oregon-California Trails Ass'n v. Walsh, 451 F. Supp. 3d 1007, 1073 (D. Colo. 2020). Your brief indicates that the proposed move of the Space Command could adversely affect your anticipated career path, and that you support the plaintiff's position. However, in terms of the factual and legal bases for or against the position of the plaintiffs, I am certain that excellent counsel on both sides will be able to present the facts and make the arguments. The Court will do its best to make the right decision on the facts and the law presented. I wish you well in your career. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 10/31/25. Text Only Entry(rbj)
October 31, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION to Leave to File Amicus Brief, by Amicus Jacob Valine. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Amicus Brief)(ccuen, )
October 30, 2025 Filing 16 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Troy Meink, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Air Force by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 30, 2025 Filing 15 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of the Air Force by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 30, 2025 Filing 14 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Pete Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 30, 2025 Filing 13 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Defense by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 30, 2025 Filing 12 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 30, 2025 Filing 11 Administrative Notice re: [4-8]: The summonses will not be issued due to an incomplete case caption. The summonses must list all parties; "et al." cannot substitute the listing of all parties named in the case per Fed Civ. Rule 4. Please file completed summons for issuance using the event "Summons Request." (Text Only Entry) (jrobe, )
October 29, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sarah H. Weiss on behalf of State of Colorado, TheAttorney Sarah H. Weiss added to party State of Colorado, The(pty:pla) (Weiss, Sarah)
October 29, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Talia Boxerman Kraemer on behalf of State of Colorado, TheAttorney Talia Boxerman Kraemer added to party State of Colorado, The(pty:pla) (Kraemer, Talia)
October 29, 2025 Filing 8 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Troy Meink, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Air Force by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 29, 2025 Filing 7 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of the Air Force by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 29, 2025 Filing 6 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Pete Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 29, 2025 Filing 5 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Department of Defense by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 29, 2025 Filing 4 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States by Plaintiff State of Colorado, The. (Moskowitz, David)
October 29, 2025 Filing 3 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (echa, )
October 29, 2025 Filing 2 Case assigned to Judge R. Brooke Jackson and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung. Text Only Entry. (echa, )
October 29, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pete Hegseth, Troy Meink, Donald J. Trump (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10634936)Attorney David Z. Moskowitz added to party State of Colorado(pty:pla), filed by State of Colorado. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Moskowitz, David)

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Plaintiff: State of Colorado, The
Represented By: David Z. Moskowitz
Represented By: Talia Boxerman Kraemer
Represented By: Sarah H. Weiss
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Defendant: Donald J. Trump
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
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Defendant: Brooke Rollins
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Chris Wright
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
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Defendant: Doug Burgum
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
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Defendant: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
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Defendant: Karen S. Evans
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Pam Bondi
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Brian Stone
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Executive Office of the President
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
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Defendant: Department of Transportation
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Department of Agriculture
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Department of Energy
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Department of the Interior, The
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Department of Homeland Security
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: Department of Justice
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Defendant: National Science Foundation
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Marianne F. Kies
Represented By: Alexander J. Severance
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Amicus curiae: Jacob Valine
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