Branstad v. Veneman

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.1013

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.1016

A. Issues Presented For Review.1016

B. Subject Matter Jurisdiction.1017

1. Exhaustion of administrative appeals.1018

2. Violation of the CCC’s anti-injunction protections.1021

C. Injunctive Relief.1022

1. Likelihood of success on the merits.1023

2. Irreparable harm.1024

3. Balance of harms and public interest.1024

D. Rule 65’s Bond Requirement.1025

III. CONCLUSION .1025

Much as in a prior case for judicial review and injunctive relief…