STATE OF NEW MEXICO et al v. MUSK et al
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Judge: | Tanya S Chutkan |
Case #: | 1:25-cv-00429 |
Nature of Suit | 360 Torts - Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury |
Cause | 28:2201 Injunction |
Case Filed: | Feb 13, 2025 |
Last checked: Thursday Feb 13, 2025 4:07 PM EST |
Defendant
US DOGE Temporary Service Organization
Executive Office of the President 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530 |
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Defendant
US DOGE Service
Executive Office of the President 1600 Pennsylvania AV NW
Washington, DC 20530 |
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Defendant
President DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530 |
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Defendant
ELON MUSK
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Lead Plaintiffs
MICHIGAN
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Lead Plaintiffs
ARIZONA
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Lead Plaintiffs
NEW MEXICO, STATE OF
NM Department of Justice 408 Galisteo St
Santa Fe, NM 87501 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
NEVADA
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Plaintiff
WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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VERMONT
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RHODE ISLAND
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OREGON
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Plaintiff
MINNESOTA
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MASSACHUSETTS
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MARYLAND
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Plaintiff
HAWAII
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Plaintiff
CONNECTICUT
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Plaintiff
CALIFORNIA
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Docket last updated: 7 hours ago |
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Heidi Parry Stern on behalf of STATE OF NEVADA (Stern, Heidi) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey Endres on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Endres, Kelsey) |
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![]() ORDER re briefing schedule for motion for expedited discovery, motion to dismiss, and motion for preliminary injunction. See text of order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/20/2025. (lccc) |
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![]() SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph E Potchen on behalf of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (Potchen, Joseph) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Evans on behalf of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (Evans, Jason) |
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Notice of Error
Thu 02/20 3:48 PM
NOTICE OF ERROR regarding31 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm) |
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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![]() PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE From Plaintiffs and Defendants by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey Endres on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Endres, Kelsey) Modified on 2/20/2025 (zjm). |
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![]() ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of STATE OF MINNESOTA (Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified on 2/19/2025 (zjm). |
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.Order
Wed 02/19 2:47 PM
MINUTE ORDER: The Minute Orders granting13 ,22 ,23 , and26 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice are hereby VACATED. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(e)(2), an attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must file a motion signed by a sponsoring member of the Bar of this Court. Attorneys solely permitted to appear pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(g) cannot sponsor pro hac vice motions. Counsel may seek to appear in compliance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(e) or (g). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/19/2025. (lccc) |
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Notice of Error
Wed 02/19 3:01 PM
NOTICE OF ERROR regarding22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph E. Potchen, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11483992. Fee Status: Fee Paid.,23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason Evans, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11484057. Fee Status: Fee Paid.,26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Endres, (State of Washington) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11485836. Fee Status: Fee Paid.,13 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth Kramer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11481952. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm) |
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Notice of Error
Wed 02/19 3:03 PM
NOTICE OF ERROR regarding30 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm) |
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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![]() MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: DENYING6 Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Reiss Green on behalf of STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Green, Nicholas) |
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![]() TRANSCRIPT OF TRO MOTION HEARING before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan held on February 17, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-36. Date of Issuance: 2/18/2025. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the[LINK:Transcript Order Form] For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 3/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/19/2025.(Wayne, Bryan) |
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![]() ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Endres, (State of Washington) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11485836. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) Modified on 2/19/2025 (zjm). |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 5:10 PM
MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jason Evans is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Michigan in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 5:12 PM
MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kelsey Endres is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Washington in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 5:14 PM
MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Elizabeth Kramer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Minnesota in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 5:17 PM
MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Joseph Potchen is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff People of the State of Michigan in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) |
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VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jason Evans is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Michigan in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll). | ||
VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kelsey Endres is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Washington in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll). | ||
VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Elizabeth Kramer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Minnesota in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO (zcll). | ||
VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Joseph Potchen is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff People of the State of Michigan in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO (zcll). | ||
Monday, February 17, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP re Motion Hearing,(Gardner, Joshua) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason Evans, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11484057. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph E. Potchen, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11483992. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() REPLY to opposition to motion re6 Motion for TRO,, filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Samant, Anjana) |
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Motion Hearing
Mon 02/17 12:02 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 2/17/2025 re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. The Court takes the motion under advisement. Ruling forthcoming. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zcll) |
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 | ||
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.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Sun 02/16 10:37 AM
MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET by Telephonic/VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/16/2025. (lccc) |
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Saturday, February 15, 2025 | ||
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![]() RESPONSE re19 Notice of Proposed Order filed by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Gardner, Joshua) |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Kane on behalf of STATE OF VERMONT (Kane, Ryan) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Bendor on behalf of STATE OF ARIZONA (Bendor, Joshua) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth Kramer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11481952. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() ERRATA by STATE OF NEW MEXICO re2 Complaint,,.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() CIVIL COVER SHEET CORRECTED by STATE OF NEW MEXICO filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) (Main Document 7 replaced on 2/14/2025) (znmw) |
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![]() Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) |
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Notice of Error- New Case
Fri 02/14 9:39 AM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding1 Cover Sheet. The following error(s) need correction: Incomplete civil cover sheet - missing attorney signature. Please file the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms using the event Civil Cover Sheet. Form filed as fillable PDF. Please file form in a non-fillable PDF format. 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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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Fri 02/14 10:22 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (znmw) |
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Notice of Error- New Case
Fri 02/14 10:25 AM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding4 Request for Summons to Issue,. The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (znmw) |
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MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs'6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 483633106). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) | ||
MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs'6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/14/2025 to correct public line (zcll). | ||
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.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Fri 02/14 6:29 PM
MINUTE ORDER: As stated in the motions hearing today, Plaintiffs are hereby ORDERED to file a revised proposed order for the6 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 5:00 PM on February 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) |
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Fri 02/14 1:45 PM
MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs'6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/14/2025 to correct public line (zcll) |
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Motion Hearing
Tue 02/18 9:12 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 2/14/2025 re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Court Reporter Christine Asif. (ztl) |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to each Defendant filed by NEW MEXICO, STATE OF.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants Elon Musk, in his official capacity; US DOGE Service; US DOGE Service Temporary Organization; Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11479630) filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) |
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![]() CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO et al.(Samant, Anjana) Modified filer on 2/14/2025 (znmw). |