State of Texas v. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, 2:24-cv-00089

Plaintiffs, including the State of Texas, challenge a final rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Both Plaintiffs and Defendants have filed cross-motions for summary judgment, and there are multiple motions to intervene pending.
On February 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order requiring the Attorney General to review all firearm-related rules from January 2021 through January 2025, including rules at issue in this case.
Based on that Executive Order, Defendants requested the Court to stay (pause) all deadlines and proceedings in the case.
The case is in an advanced stage of litigation, with nearly 130 docket entries and major dispositive motions already filed.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Whether a stay of proceedings is warranted	Case should proceed; EO review is insufficient reason for delay	Stay will conserve resources and ensure litigation reflects current agency direction	Stay denied. Court finds no sufficient grounds for delay.

Nken v. Holder, 556 U.S. 418 (2009) (discusses the district court's discretionary power to grant a stay and the factors relevant to that decision)
Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681 (1997) (affirms the court's authority to control its own docket and the discretionary nature of stays)