Case: American Association of Physics Teachers v. National Science Foundation

American Association of Physics Teachers, Inc et al. v. National Science Foundation et al.

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11764730) filed by WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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ERRATA of the Complaint by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK re 1 Complaint,,. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,,. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmw)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Rochelle L. Williams, # 4 Declaration of Beth A. Cunningham, # 5 Declaration of Kelly Mack, # 6 Declaration of Scott W. Delaney, # 7 Declaration of Neal Sweeney, # 8 Declaration of Gina Quan, # 9 Declaration of Scott Franklin, # 10 Declaration of Elizabeth Litzler, # 11 Declaration of Todd Wolfson, # 12 Declaration of Felice J. Levine, # 13 Declaration of Anne-Marie Nunez, # 14 Declaration of Megan Bang, # 15 Declaration of James Adams, # 16 Declaration of Dr. Charles Thompson, # 17 Declaration of Marianna Zhang)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

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3 Declaration of Rochelle L. Williams

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4 Declaration of Beth A. Cunningham

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5 Declaration of Kelly Mack

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6 Declaration of Scott W. Delaney

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7 Declaration of Neal Sweeney

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8 Declaration of Gina Quan

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9 Declaration of Scott Franklin

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10 Declaration of Elizabeth Litzler

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11 Declaration of Todd Wolfson

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12 Declaration of Felice J. Levine

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13 Declaration of Anne-Marie Nunez

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14 Declaration of Megan Bang

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15 Declaration of James Adams

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16 Declaration of Dr. Charles Thompson

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17 Declaration of Marianna Zhang

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SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (znmw)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (znmw)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Tsuki Hoshijima, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11775810. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nathan Walker, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11775825. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Tsuki Hoshijima is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 30, 2025. (lcjmc1)

MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Nathan Walker is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 30, 2025. (lcjmc1)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/30/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/29/2025. (Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel on behalf of NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION served on 6/27/2025 (Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BRIAN STONE served on 6/27/2025 (Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/30/2025. (Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Consent Motion for Extension of Time: Having considered the consent motion, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to 3 Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction by July 11, 2025. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 2, 2025. (lcjmc1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Walker on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Walker, Nathan) (Main Document 13 replaced on 7/8/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tsuki Hoshijima on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hoshijima, Tsuki) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Emily Catherine Kirk, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11815085. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Celine Georges Purcell, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11815094. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Emily Catherine Kirk is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 14, 2025. (lcjmc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Celine Georges Purcell is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 14, 2025. (lcjmc2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Kirk on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kirk, Emily) (Main Document 19 replaced on 7/15/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 07/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Celine G. Purcell on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Purcell, Celine) (Main Document 20 replaced on 7/15/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 07/15/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 15 MOTION to Dismiss filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 15 MOTION to Dismiss by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Unopposed Motion for Extension: Having considered the unopposed motion, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file their reply in support of 15 their motion to dismiss by July 25, 2025. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 23, 2025. (lcjmc1)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Authority)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 15 Motion to Dismiss filed by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 8/7/2025 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 3- In Person before Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zcll)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Gilbert Gordon Walton, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11855271. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Gilbert Gordon Walton is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 1, 2025. (lcjmc2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gilbert Gordon Walton on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Walton, Gilbert) (Main Document 27 replaced on 8/6/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 08/05/2025)

MOTION for Order to Relieve Defendants From Local Civil Rule 7(n) by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: Under Local Civil Rule 7(n), Defendants were required to file a certified list of the contents of the administrative record with the Court simultaneously with the filing of their dispositive motion on July 11, 2025. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(n), the Court ORDERS that Defendants file with the Court either a certified list of the contents of the administrative record or a motion for relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n) by August 7, 2025. If Defendants file a motion for relief, Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file their response by August 14, 2025. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 5, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jia M. Cobb: Motion Hearing held on 8/7/2025 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC. The Court takes the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter Stacy Johns.) (zcll)

Memorandum in opposition to re 28 MOTION for Order to Relieve Defendants From Local Civil Rule 7(n) filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

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NOTICE of Recent Factual Development by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice from National Science Foundation denying plaintiff's administrative appeal of grant termination)(Bressler, Steven) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 28 Motion for Order filed by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, BRIAN STONE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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RESPONSE re 33 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS, INC., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC., INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA, WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROACTIVE NETWORK. (Hoshijima, Tsuki) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 10, 2025. (lcjmc2)

ORDER denying 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 10, 2025. (lcjmc2) (Entered: 09/10/2025)