Case: Doe v. McHenry

1:25-cv-00286 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Jan. 30, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the second Trump Administration's Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" (“Executive Order”), which mandated the transfer of transgender women incarcerated in federal women’s prisons to men’s facilities and denied access to gender-affirming care. On January 26, 2025, three adult transgender women incarcerated in a women’s federal prison filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for…

This case challenged the second Trump Administration's Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" (“Executive Order”), which mandated the transfer of transgender women incarcerated in federal women’s prisons to men’s facilities and denied access to gender-affirming care. On January 26, 2025, three adult transgender women incarcerated in a women’s federal prison filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) under the Declaratory Judgment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Administrative Procedure Act. 

Represented by the GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and private counsel, the plaintiffs alleged that they were transferred from their cells in general population to administrative segregation, and told that they would not be allowed to return, in preparation for a move to men's prisons. The plaintiffs alleged that the imminent transfer would violate their rights to Equal Protection and Due Process, the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief.

The case was assigned to Judge Royce Lamberth. On February 4, 2025, the court granted the Plaintiffs motion for a temporary restraining order, and on February 18, 2025, the court granted a preliminary injunction. The court ordered that "the defendants shall maintain and continue the plaintiffs' housing status and medical care as they existed immediately prior to January 20, 2025." 

On February 21, 2025, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding 10 additional plaintiffs.  

On February 24, 2025, the motion for a Temporary Restraining Order was granted, for all the plaintiffs; defendants were "enjoined from implementing Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive Order 14168 against plaintiffs Jane, Mary, Sara, Emily, Zoe, Tori, Olivia, Susan, Lois, Sophia, Sally, and Wendy Doe." 

On February 27, 2025, the court granted the Plaintiffs' motion for a protective order. 

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Oliver Farnum (2/8/2025)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Austin, Sarah K. (District of Columbia)

Galvan, Ernest (District of Columbia)

Hattem, Benjamin (District of Columbia)

Hill, Eve L. (District of Columbia)

Janssen, Kara Jane (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-00286

Complaint

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

Complaint
13

1:25-cv-00286

Plaintiffs' Motion for Emergency Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Doe v. McHenry III

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
13-1

1:25-cv-00286

Memorandum

Doe v. McHenry III

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
11

1:25-cv-00286

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Doe v. McHenry III

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

1:25-cv-00286

Order

Doe v. McHenry III

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 388218

44

1:25-cv-00286

Order

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 596651

50-1

1:25-cv-00286

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Expanded Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
47

1:25-cv-00286

First Amended Complaint

Doe v. Bondi

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Complaint
50

1:25-cv-00286

Plaintiffs’ Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Expanded Preliminary Injunction

Doe v. Bondi

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
55

1:25-cv-00286

Order

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 596653

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69593824/doe-v-mchenry/

Last updated April 21, 2025, 9:42 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against WILLIAM LOTHROP, JAMES R. MCHENRY III ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11444829) filed by JANE DOE, SARA DOE, MARY DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons - James R. McHenry III, Acting AG, # 3 Summons - William Lothrop, Acting Director, Federal BOP, # 4 Summons - Edward R. Martin Jr., U.S. Attorney for DC, # 5 Motion to File Under Seal and for Protective Order, # 6 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Seal, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons - James R. McHenry III, Acting AG

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3 Summons - William Lothrop, Acting Director, Federal BOP

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4 Summons - Edward R. Martin Jr., U.S. Attorney for DC

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5 Motion to File Under Seal and for Protective Order

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6 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Seal

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7 Text of Proposed Order

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Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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MOTION to File Under Seal Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) Modified event on 1/30/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 01/30/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Jan. 30, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) Modified event on 1/30/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 01/30/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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NOTICE Corrected Summonses - Summons - James R. McHenry III by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 1 Complaint,, (Attachments: # 1 Summons - William Lothrop, # 2 Summons - Edward R. Martin Jr.)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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SEALED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Eve Hill, # 3 Declaration of Loren Schechter, MD, # 4 Declaration of Jane Doe, # 5 Declaration of Ivana Kuc, # 6 Declaration of Frederic M. Ettner, MD, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) Modified docket text on 1/31/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jennifer L. Levi, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11446078. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Supplemental Statement ISO Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

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ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 2 Motion to Seal and 3 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonyms are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; 2) All parties shall use the pseudonyms listed in the Complaint in all documents filed in this action; 3) Plaintiffs' 1 redacted Complaint shall remain on the public docket; 4) Their 5 unredacted TRO Motion shall remain under seal for now; and 5) Within five days of this Order, Plaintiffs shall file on the public docket a redacted version of their 5 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and associated documents; an unredacted version of their Complaint, filed under seal; and a declaration containing their real names and residential addresses, filed under seal. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on January 31, 2025. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (zmtm)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

PACER

Notice of Hearing on Motion

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 6 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/03/2025. (lcrcl2) (Main Document 9 replaced on 2/3/2025) (zsmc). (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Levi on behalf of JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE (Levi, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Motion Hearing set for 2/4/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15 (In Person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (smc)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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Memorandum in opposition to re 5 Sealed Motion, for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Declaration of Rick Stover, # 2 Exhibit 2-2018 Transgender Offender Manual, # 3 Exhibit 3-2022 Transgender Offender Manual, # 4 Exhibit 4-Keohane v. Dixon Order, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Lin, Jean) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

1 Exhibit 1-Declaration of Rick Stover

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2 Exhibit 2-2018 Transgender Offender Manual

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3 Exhibit 3-2022 Transgender Offender Manual

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4 Exhibit 4-Keohane v. Dixon Order

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5 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 3, 2025

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sealed declaration of Rick Stover, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lin, Jean) Modified on 2/4/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Eve Hill (Redacted), # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Loren Schechter (Redacted), # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Jane Doe (Redacted), # 5 Exhibit Declaration (Redacted), # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Frederic M. Ettner, MD, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Eve Hill (Redacted)

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Loren Schechter (Redacted)

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Jane Doe (Redacted)

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5 Exhibit Declaration (Redacted)

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6 Exhibit Declaration of Frederic M. Ettner, MD

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7 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by John Robinson on behalf of JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (Robinson, John) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sarah K. Austin, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11453369. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Sarah K. Austin, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

1 Certification of Sarah K. Austin

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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NOTICE of AMENDED HEARING: Motion Hearing reset for 2/4/2025 at 11:00 AM (same day, different time) in Courtroom 15 (In Person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (smc)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 1 Complaint,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 2/4/2025 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Oral arguments heard and TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards. (smc)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 12 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.). The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zdp)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kara J. Janssen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11456399. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Kara J. Janssen, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Kara J. Janssen

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 4, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Adrienne Spiegel, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11456420. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Adrienne Spiegel, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Adrienne Spiegel

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 1 Complaint,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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ERRATA by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 1 Complaint,,. (Attachments: # 1 Errata - Complaint)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

1 Errata - Complaint

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Feb. 4, 2025

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ERRATA by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 13 Motion for TRO,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support (Errata))(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support (Errata)

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Feb. 4, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Benjamin Hattem, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11456563. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Benjamin Hattem, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

1 Declaration Benjamin Hattem

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 4, 2025

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MEMORANDUM & ORDER: Upon consideration of the plaintiffs' Motion 13 for a Temporary Restraining Order, the defendants' Opposition 11 thereto, and the entire record herein, and for the reasons contained in this Memorandum and Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants are temporarily enjoined and restrained from implementing Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive Order 14168 as to the plaintiffs, pending further Order of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that, pending further Order of this Court, defendants shall maintain and continue the plaintiffs' housing status and medical care as they existed immediately prior to January 20, 2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 02/04/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Rick Stover (sealed), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Feb. 5, 2025

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RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 24 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Declaration of Rick Stover (sealed), # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 2/12/2025. (zhcn) Modified on 2/6/2025 (zhcn).

Feb. 5, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Amy Whelan, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11458891. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Amy Whelan, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Amy Whelan

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 24 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Rick Stover (sealed), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 2/12/2025. (zhcn)

Feb. 5, 2025

Feb. 5, 2025

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RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 24 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Rick Stover (sealed), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 2/12/2025. (zhcn) Modified on 2/6/2025 (zhcn).

Feb. 5, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ernest J. Galvan, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11462000. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Ernest J. Galvan, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Ernest J. Galvan

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 6, 2025

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Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 15 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 17 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 18 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 22 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 25 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 26 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/06/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Royce C. Lamberth held on February 4, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-41. Date of Issuance: February 6, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards. Telephone number (202) 354-3269. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor 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 2/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/7/2025.(Edwards, Lisa) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 2/3/2025. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 2/24/2025. (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. WILLIAM LOTHROP served on 2/3/2025 (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah K. Austin on behalf of JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE (Austin, Sarah) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Whelan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Whelan, Amy) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Jane Janssen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ernest Galvan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Galvan, Ernest) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne Spiegel on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Spiegel, Adrienne) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Christopher F. Stoll, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11467664. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV Admission - Christopher F. Stoll, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

PACER
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ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 42 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 02/14/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

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44

ORDER: Upon consideration of the plaintiffs' Motion 13 for a Preliminary Injunction, the Opposition 11 thereto, and the entire record herein which is essentially unchanged since the issuance of the Temporary Restraining Order 23, and for the reasons contained in the Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants are hereby enjoined from implementing Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive Order 14168 against plaintiffs Jane, Mary, and Sara Doe, pending further Order of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that, pending further Order of this Court, the defendants shall maintain and continue the plaintiffs' housing status and medical care as they existed immediately prior to January 20, 2025. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 02/18/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher F. Stoll on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stoll, Christopher) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

PACER
46

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 02/07/2025. (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by JANE DOE, SARA DOE, MARY DOE.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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48

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE COMPLAINT UNDER SEAL filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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50

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Expanded) by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities ISO Motion for TRO and Expanded PI, # 2 Declaration of Eve Hill ISO Motions for TRO and PI and to Proceed Under Pseudonym and Partially Seal the Record, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities ISO Motion for TRO and Expanded PI

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2 Declaration of Eve Hill ISO Motions for TRO and PI and to Proceed Under Pseudon

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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51

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 50 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Expanded) (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

PACER
52

Memorandum in opposition to re 50 Motion for TRO,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, (Redacted) filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rick Stover (redacted), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

1 Declaration of Rick Stover (redacted)

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 23, 2025

Feb. 23, 2025

PACER
53

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO, # 2 Declaration of Rick Stover, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

Feb. 23, 2025

Feb. 23, 2025

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54

REPLY in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lauren Meade, M.D. ISO Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO and Expanded PI)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

1 Declaration of Lauren Meade, M.D. ISO Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO and Expand

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Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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ORDER granting 50 Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction; It is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants are hereby enjoined from implementing Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive O rder 14168 against plaintiffs Jane, Mary, Sara, Emily, Zoe, Tori, Olivia, Susan, Lois, Sophia, Sally, and Wendy Doe, pending further Order of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that, pending further Order of this Court, the defendants shall maintain and continue the plaintiffs' housing status and medical care as they existed immediately prior to January 20, 2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 2/24/2025. (lcrcl3)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Hattem on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hattem, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER
57

ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order, ECF No. 1-5. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 2/27/2025. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File 47 Amended Complaint by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redlined Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint - Redacted)(Janssen, Kara) Modified event on 3/17/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/14/2025)

1 Exhibit Redlined Second Amended Complaint

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2 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint - Redacted

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March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT re 58 Motion for Leave to File filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Janssen, Kara) Modified to add link on 3/17/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/14/2025)

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

PACER
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SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Kara Janssen ISO Motions for Temporary Restaining Order & to Proceed Under Pseudonynm, # 3 Declaration of Ellen Doe, # 4 Declaration of Rachel Doe, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Declaration of Kara Janssen ISO Motions for Temporary Restaining Order & to Proc

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3 Declaration of Ellen Doe

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4 Declaration of Rachel Doe

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5 Text of Proposed Order

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March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE re 61 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ellen Doe (Unredacted), # 2 Declaration of Rachel Doe (Unredacted))(Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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RESPONSE re 61 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (redacted) filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Health Services Administrator, # 2 Declaration of Associate Warden, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

1 Declaration of Health Services Administrator

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2 Declaration of Associate Warden

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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SEALED OPPOSITION filed by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. re 61 Motion for TRO, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Health Services Administrator, # 2 Declaration of Associate Warden)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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REPLY in Support of Motion for Further Temporary Restraining Order filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

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MOTION to Convert Pending Motion for Further Temporary Restraining Order to Motion for Further Preliminary Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JANE DOE, MARY DOE, SARA DOE(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Janssen, Kara) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 58 Motion for Leave to File; granting 66 Motion to Convert/Motion for Preliminary Injunction; it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants are hereby enjoined from implementing sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive Order 14168 with regard to Rachel Doe and Ellen Doe, pending further Order of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants shall immediately transfer plaintiffs Rachel Doe and Ellen Doe back to women's penitentiaries and reinstate or continue their gender dysphoria treatment, pending further Order of this Court. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/19/2025. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Brooke Layendecker on behalf of All Defendants (Layendecker, Elizabeth) (Main Document 69 replaced on 4/1/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander James Yun on behalf of All Defendants (Yun, Alexander) (Main Document 70 replaced on 4/1/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

RECAP
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yun, Alexander) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER
72

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, 55 Order on Motion for TRO,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, 68 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, Order on Motion for TRO,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, by JAMES R. MCHENRY, III, WILLIAM LOTHROP. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Layendecker, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 72 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (zdp) Modified docket text on 4/2/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

PACER

USCA Case Number 25-5099 for 72 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by WILLIAM LOTHROP, JAMES R. MCHENRY, III. (zdp)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

PACER

USCA Case Number

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

PACER
74

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to WILLIAM LOTHROP, JAMES R. MCHENRY, III. Attorney John Robinson terminated. (Robinson, John) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

RECAP
75

ORDER: Upon consideration of the consent Motion 71 for an Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the defendants' deadline to respond to the Complaint shall be extended to April 25, 2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 04/10/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Transgender Rights)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 30, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintffs are three pseudonymous transgender women currently incarcerated in federal prisons

Attorney Organizations:

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)

GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Bureau of Prisons (Washington, D.C., District of Columbia), Federal

Department of Justice (Washington, D.C., District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Sex discrimination

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Prison Rape Elimination Act

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Gender-affirming care