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COMPLAINT against State of Minnesota filed by United States of America. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Attorney General Certification, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. B - DHS Policy, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Gieseke, Greta) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
1 Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Attorney General Certification
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2 Exhibit(s) Ex. B - DHS Policy
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3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet
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Jan. 14, 2026
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Jan. 14, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Dolin on behalf of United States of America. (Dolin, Gregory) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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Jan. 14, 2026
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Jan. 14, 2026
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REQUEST For Three-Judge District Court by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Attorney General Certification)(Gieseke, Greta) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
1 Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Attorney General Certification
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Jan. 14, 2026
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Jan. 14, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas J Pladson on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Jan. 16, 2026
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Jan. 16, 2026
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DESIGNATION of the following judges in the circuit to hear and determine this case as a three-judge district court: Hon. Raymond W. Gruender, United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota Hon. D. Price Marshall, Jr., United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Signed by Judge Steven M. Colloton, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. (kt) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Jan. 16, 2026
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Jan. 16, 2026
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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Chief District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz, Circuit Judge Raymond W. Gruender, and District Judge Price Marshall, Jr. per 5 Designation Order. Please use case number 26-cv-273 PJS/RWG/DPM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Jan. 16, 2026
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Jan. 16, 2026
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Summons Issued as to State of Minnesota. (kt) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Jan. 16, 2026
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Jan. 16, 2026
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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-00273 PJS-RWG-DPM-DJF. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. (LJG) (Entered: 01/17/2026)
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Jan. 17, 2026
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Jan. 17, 2026
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ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster recused. This case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-273 (PJS-RWG-DPM/SGE). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 1/18/2026.(MMP) (Entered: 01/18/2026)
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Jan. 18, 2026
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. State of Minnesota served on 1/23/2026, answer due 2/13/2026. (Gieseke, Greta) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Jan. 23, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Peter J Farrell on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Farrell, Peter) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Jan. 29, 2026
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, UNOPPOSED filed by State of Minnesota. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Feb. 4, 2026
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, UNOPPOSED filed by State of Minnesota.(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Feb. 4, 2026
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ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall have until February 27, 2026, to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 2/4/2026. (HAM) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey A Timmerman on behalf of State of Minnesota. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Feb. 25, 2026
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Feb. 25, 2026
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MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Feb. 27, 2026
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Feb. 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement : Motion Hearing set for 4/8/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 9E (MPLS) before Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Feb. 27, 2026
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate
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Feb. 27, 2026
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Declaration of Richard Nymoen in Support of 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Feb. 27, 2026
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Declaration of Nick Pladson in Support of 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F)(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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4 Exhibit(s) D
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Feb. 27, 2026
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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 16 Motion for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota.(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Feb. 27, 2026
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota.(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Compliance)(Dolin, Gregory) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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March 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026
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LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by State of Minnesota Request for Leave to Submit Reply. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026
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(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 24 Letter to Magistrate Judge.Defendant's Letter Request 24 is GRANTED, and Defendant may file a reply brief not to exceed 1,500 words by March 12, 2026.Ordered by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 3/11/2026. (CMP) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail
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March 11, 2026
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Reply to Response to Motion re 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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March 12, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Arthur Sell on behalf of United States of America. (Sell, Eric) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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March 20, 2026
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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 4/8/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Rachel BraunMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 9ETime Start: 10:33Time Finish: 10:50Total Time: 17 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff: Eric SellFor Defendant: Nicholas Pladson; Peter Farrell; Jeffrey Timmerman PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 16 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by State of Minnesota.The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. Written order to be issued. (CMP) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for a 30-Day Transcript of 28 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Rachel Braun. (Pladson, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026
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