Rhode Island State Council of Churches et al v. Rollins et al
Plaintiff: Rhode Island State Council of Churches, National Council of Nonprofits, Service Employees International Union, Main Street Alliance, City of Central Falls, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, Amos House, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island, New York Legal Assistance Group and Black Sheep Market
Defendant: Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, Russell Vought, United States Office of Management and Budget, Scott Bessent, United States Department of the Treasury and United States of America
Case Number: 1:2025cv00569
Filed: October 30, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Presiding Judge: John J McConnell
Referring Judge: Amy E Moses
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 551 Administrative Procedure Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER Entering #53 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Black Sheep Market, Amos House, City of Central Falls, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, The Milagros Project, City of New Haven, Service Employees International Union, Federal Hill House Association, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Durham, City of Columbus, City of Providence, United Way of Rhode Island, Main Street Alliance, City of Pawtucket, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, National Council of Nonprofits, East Bay Community Action Program. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/3/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Joint STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by All Plaintiffs. (Jasrasaria, Jyoti)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 2/27/2026. (Altabet, Jason)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 51 MOTION for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2240247 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #51 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Catherine M.A Carroll. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)
January 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 2/6/2026. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Memorandum, #2 Administrative Record, #3 1/26 Nicolato Decl.)(Jasrasaria, Jyoti)
December 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought. (Attachments: #1 Administrative Record Certification and Index)(Altabet, Jason)
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER entering #48 Joint STIPULATION and Proposal for Briefing Schedule: Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 1/23/2026; Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and/or cross-motion for summary judgment due 21 days after service of Plaintiffs' motion; and Plaintiffs' reply/response to Defendants' response/cross-motion for summary judgment due 14 days after service of Defendants' response and/or cross-motion.. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 12/23/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Joint STIPULATION and Proposal for Briefing Schedule filed by All Plaintiffs. (Jasrasaria, Jyoti)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Altabet on behalf of All Defendants (Altabet, Jason)
December 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Duplicate SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. United States Department of Treasury served on 11/7/2025, answer due 1/6/2026. (Jasrasaria, Jyoti) Clerk's Office modified docket text on 12/17/2025 to include the service date and auto-calculated response date for a US government defendant. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
December 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 45 SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. United States Department of the Treasury served on 11/7/2025, answer due 1/6/2026; United States Department of Agriculture served on 12/15/2025, answer due 2/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 USDA Summons) (Jasrasaria, Jyoti) Clerk's Office modified text on 12/17/2025 to include the service date and auto-calculated answer due date for US Department of Treasury and corrected the answer due date for USDA as it is a government defendant. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
December 15, 2025 Opinion or Order RESET NOTICE OF CONFERENCE :: Status Conference via Zoom RE-SCHEDULED to THURSDAY 12/18/2025 at 10:30 AM as a Remote Conference before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. The conference previously scheduled for 12/16 is cancelled due to a Court conflict.THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING and the Zoom information below is for counsel only. Any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed and reported.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 842 9560, Passcode: 870256) (Jackson, Ryan)
December 8, 2025 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Status Conference via Zoom scheduled for Tuesday 12/16/2025 at 11:00 AM as a Remote Conference before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING and the Zoom information below is for counsel only. Any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed and reported.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 842 9560, Passcode: 870256) (Jackson, Ryan)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MANDATE of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued as to and in accordance with #32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, #37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. [25-2089] (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 43 JUDGMENT of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit entered as to #32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, #37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. JUDGMENT dismissing case pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). 25-2089 42b. [25-2089] (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
December 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 SUMMONS Returned Executed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Scott Bessent, #2 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Brooke Rollins, #3 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Russell Vought, #4 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for the Office of Management and Budget, #5 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for Pam Bondi, #6 Affidavit Affidavit of Service for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island c/o Civil Process Clerk)(Jasrasaria, Jyoti)
November 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 41 NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought (Becker, Tyler)
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 40 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/5/2025 before Judge John J. McConnell Jr. 2-Hour Transcript selected. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 39 OPINION of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit entered as to #32 and #37 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States of America, Russell Vought, United States Department of Agriculture. OPINION issued by David J. Barron, Chief Appellate Judge; Gustavo A. Gelpi, Jr., Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge, Authoring. Published. [25-2089] (Hill, Cherelle)
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order USCA Case Number 25-2089 for #32 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants, #37 Notice of Appeal filed by All Defendants. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. #37 Notice of Appeal, #32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 37 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, #34 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at # http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. #32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental ROA)(Simoncelli, Michael)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 35 TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Enforce TRO held on 11/06/2025 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. 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 through PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 11/28/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2026. (Webb, Denise)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting #22 MOTION to enforce TRO and granting MOTION for TRO. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/6/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AND APPELLATE COVER SHEET: Abbreviated record on appeal consisting of notice of appeal, order(s) being appealed, and a certified copy of the district court docket report transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in accordance with 1st Cir. R. 11.0(b). #32 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: #1 Record on Appeal)(Simoncelli, Michael)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought as to Order on Motion for TRO, #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at # http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 11/13/2025. (Becker, Tyler)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 31 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/25 before Judge Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Bateman, Kristin)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: #29 Transcript Order,. Hourly Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/6/2025 before Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Becker, Tyler)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 11/6/2025 re: #22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: #19 Order. Counsel present: A. Romero, K. Love Hubbard, K. Bateman; T. Becker. Court addresses on the pending Motion to Enforce and will allow each party 15 minutes to argue. Plaintiffs (Bateman) argue for their motion; Defendant/United States (Becker) argues against the motion and is questioned by the Court. Court makes an oral ruling on the motion (to be followed by a written order) GRANTING the Plaintiffs' #22 Motion to Enforce, for another TRO, and ordering the Defendants to comply with said rulings by Friday 11/7/2025. Further, the Court DENIES a stay of the proceedings or orders. Adjourned. (Court Reporter Denise Webb in Courtroom 1 at 3:30 PM) (Jackson, Ryan)
November 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Second Supplementary Decl. of Patrick A. Penn, #2 Exhibit REVISED Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit and Administrative Expense Update for November 2025, #3 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Reduction Table Revised)(Becker, Tyler)
November 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island re #22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Decl. of Sharon Parrott)(Bateman, Kristin)
November 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE In Opposition to #22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by All Defendants. Replies due by 11/12/2025. (Becker, Tyler)
November 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 TRANSCRIPT of TRO hearing held on 10/31/2025 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 11/26/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/3/2026. (Webb, Denise)
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought re #23 Notice (Other),, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance, #2 Exhibit SNAP November 2025 Benefit Guidance Reduction Tables)(Becker, Tyler)
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island re #22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, (Bateman, Kristin)
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and preliminary stay re: #19 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 11/18/2025. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Memorandum Mem. i.s.o. Motion to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina)(Bateman, Kristin)
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing on #22 MOTION to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay re: #19 Order: Motion Hearing via Zoom is hereby scheduled for Thursday 11/6/2025 at 3:30 PM as a Remote Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. The below Zoom information is for counsel only and any other individual or party attempting to join will be removed. The Court will provide a link on it's website for public viewing via the Court's YouTube channel.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 921 7958, Passcode: 485659) (Jackson, Ryan)
November 4, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: Defendants are hereby ORDERED to Respond to Plaintiffs' #22 MOTION to Enforce TRO or, in the alternative, for TRO and Preliminary Stay, by close of business on Wednesday 11/5/2025. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/4/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)
November 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 STATUS REPORT RE COMPLIANCE WITH TRO by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Supp. Decl. of Patrick A. Penn)(Becker, Tyler)
November 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: #17 Transcript Order, #16 Transcript Order,. Daily Transcript Ordered. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer)
November 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER re #3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/1/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Main Document 19 replaced on 11/1/2025 to correct date.) (Simoncelli, Michael).
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Emergency MOTION Written Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 11/14/2025. (Vyas, Rachna)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/31/2025 before Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Becker, Tyler)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/31/25 before Judge McConnell. Daily Transcript selected. Transcript to be delivered following adjournment and prior to the normal opening hour of court on the following morning.. (Bateman, Kristin)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler J. Becker on behalf of All Defendants (Becker, Tyler)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought of Related Proceedings and Related Filings (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.), #2 Exhibit B - Penn Decl., 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass.), #3 Exhibit C - Defendants' Opposition, 1:25-cv-08869 (S.D.N.Y.))(Vyas, Rachna)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #3 Motion for TRO for reasons stated on the record at the hearing on October 31, 2025. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/31/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 10/31/2025 re #3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705. Participants: A. Romero, M. Torcello, J. Jasrasaria, and K. Hubbard for Plaintiffs; T. Becker for Defendants. Court explains that it has read Plaintiffs' papers and asks Defendants to start hearing by addressing Plaintiffs' argument regarding availability of contingency funds; Defendants make argument; Court questions Defendants; Plaintiffs respond; Court questions Plaintiffs; Defendants respond. Court asks Defendants to address Plaintiffs' argument re: waiver issue; Defendants make argument; Court questions; Plaintiffs respond; Court questions; Defendants respond. Court grants Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3) for reasons stated on the record. Additionally, the Court orders the USDA to distribute contingency funds; report to the Court by 12:00 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025, regarding the status of the distribution; and to honor the existing waivers. (Zoom Video Conference at 1:00 PM.) (Simoncelli, Michael)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION for Skye Perryman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202991 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Robin Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202988 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Adnan Perwez to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202983 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Andrew Bookbinder to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202980 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Michael Torcello to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202972 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Jyoti Jasrasaria to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202963 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION for Kristin Bateman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202952 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Kevin Love Hubbard to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202861 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Office of Management and Budget, United States of America, Russell Vought, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons, #6 Summons, #7 Summons)(Simoncelli, Michael)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 DECLARATION re #3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Memorandum, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Jeremy Michael Langill, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Diane Yentel, #4 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Maria Rivera, #5 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Donald R. Grebien, #6 Exhibit Declaration of Courtney E. Hawkins, #7 Exhibit Declaration of Deputy Mayor Letitia Dzirasa, #8 Exhibit Declaration of Mayor Justin Elicker, #9 Exhibit Declaration of Heather Strout, #10 Exhibit Declaration of Rilwan K. Feyistan, Jr., #11 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberly Fernandez, #12 Exhibit Declaration of Bonne Piekarski, #13 Exhibit Declaration of Cortney M. Nicolato, #14 Exhibit Declaration of Patrick Cheatham, #15 Exhibit Declaration of Abby Biberman, #16 Exhibit Declaration of Quadeer Porter, #17 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Cook, #18 Exhibit Declaration of David Finke, #19 Exhibit Declaration of Elena Medina Neuman)(Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Amos House, Black Sheep Market, City of Albuquerque, City of Baltimore, City of Central Falls, City of Columbus, City of Durham, City of New Haven, City of Pawtucket, City of Providence, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, Federal Hill House Association, Main Street Alliance, National Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Assistance Group, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, Service Employees International Union, The Milagros Project, United Way of Rhode Island. (Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-2202820 ), filed by City of Durham, City of Providence, The Milagros Project, National Council of Nonprofits, Rhode Island State Council of Churches, United Way of Rhode Island, Federal Hill House Association, Amos House, City of Pawtucket, Service Employees International Union, City of Baltimore, City of New Haven, Black Sheep Market, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, East Bay Community Action Program, City of Albuquerque, Main Street Alliance, City of Columbus, New York Legal Assistance Group, City of Central Falls. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons for Sec. Rollins, #3 Summons for AG Bondi, #4 Summons for Dir. Vought, #5 Summons for OMB, #6 Summons for Sec. Bessent, #7 Summons for Treasury, #8 Summons for USAO, #9 Summons for USDA)(Romero, Amy)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kristin Bateman. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Michael J. Torcello. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Andrew Liang Bookbinder. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Love Hubbard. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Adnan Perwez. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Skye L. Perryman. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jyoti Jasrasaria. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing on #3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705 set for 10/31/2025 at 01:00 PM by Zoom Video Hearing before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode to be provided to counsel of record by email.The public may view this video hearing via the Court's YouTube page. (https://www.youtube.com/@USCourtsRID). (Simoncelli, Michael)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Case assigned to Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses. (Simoncelli, Michael)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Robin F. Thurston. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 10/30/2025. (Hill, Cherelle)

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Plaintiff: Rhode Island State Council of Churches
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
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Plaintiff: National Council of Nonprofits
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
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Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: Main Street Alliance
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Central Falls
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Pawtucket
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Providence
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Albuquerque
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Baltimore
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Columbus
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of Durham
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: City of New Haven
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: Amos House
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: East Bay Community Action Program
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: Federal Hill House Association
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: The Milagros Project
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: United Way of Rhode Island
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: New York Legal Assistance Group
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Plaintiff: Black Sheep Market
Represented By: Amy Retsinas Romero
Represented By: Skye L. Perryman
Represented By: Robin F. Thurston
Represented By: Michael J. Torcello
Represented By: Kristin Bateman
Represented By: Jyoti Jasrasaria
Represented By: Andrew Liang Bookbinder
Represented By: Adnan Perwez
Represented By: Kevin Love Hubbard
Represented By: Catherine M.A Carroll
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Defendant: Brooke Rollins
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: United States Department of Agriculture
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: Russell Vought
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: United States Office of Management and Budget
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: Scott Bessent
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: United States Department of the Treasury
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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Defendant: United States of America
Represented By: Tyler J. Becker
Represented By: Jason Altabet
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