Case: Does 1-9 v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

Does v. Department of Justice

COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11454880) filed by John and Jane Does 1-9. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to the Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil cover sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Keith, Pamela) (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/4/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil cover sheet

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MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym by John and Jane Does 1-9. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Keith, Pamela) Modified on 2/4/2025 to correct event and docket entry text (zsl). (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by John and Jane Does 1-9. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

ERRATA Corrected Complaint by JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 re 1 Complaint,. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

ERRATA Corrected Complaint with Exhibit by JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Complaint)(Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for Leave to File Under Pseudonym is GRANTED, subject to any further consideration by the United States District Judge to whom this case is randomly assigned; 2) All parties shall use the pseudonyms listed in the Complaint in all documents filed in this action; and 3) Within 3 days of this Order, Plaintiffs shall file on the public docket and under seal a declaration containing their real names and residential addresses. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 2/4/2025. (lcjeb1) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zjd) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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Notice of Error- New Case

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address for the defendant and file using the event Errata. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zjd)

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Michael Lempert on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Lempert, Scott) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy S. Simon on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Order

MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiffs' motion 3 for a temporary restraining order in 25-cv-325, and Plaintiffs' motion 2 for a temporary restraining order in 25-cv-328, on February 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This hearing shall be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb in Courtroom 9. The Court will hear from the parties and set an expedited briefing schedule if necessary. The Court will also hear any objections to consolidating these two cases. If the government intends to take any action related to the claims in this case in advance of tomorrow's hearing, the government shall alert the Court immediately and the Court will set an earlier hearing time and compressed briefing schedule.Public access line: Toll Free Number, 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 251046985. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 5, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 Motion for TRO filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Ex. 1 (Feb. 4, 2025 email), # 3 Ex. 2 (Feb. 5, 2025 email), # 4 Ex. 3 (Feb. 1, 2025 email), # 5 Ex. 4 (Feb. 2, 2025 email))(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons stated on the record during today's hearing, it is hereby ORDERED that the TRO hearing is hereby CONTINUED until tomorrow, February 7, 2025 at 11 AM. The hearing will be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb in Courtroom 3. Therefore, for the reasons stated on the record, the Court hereby GRANTS an administrative stay until the conclusion of tomorrow's TRO hearing to preserve the status quo. The Government has represented that the information at issue in this case has not been shared outside of the DOJ. To preserve that status quo, it is ORDERED the Government shall not disclose that information outside of the DOJ between now and the end of tomorrow's hearing.While the court awaits full briefing and argument, it may issue a brief "administrative stay." United States v. Texas, 144 S. Ct. 797, 798 (2024) (Barrett, J., concurring). An administrative stay "buys the court time to deliberate": it "do[es] not typically reflect the court's consideration of the merits," but instead "reflects a first-blush judgment about the relative consequences" of the case. Id. While administrative stays are more common in appellate courts, district courts have recognized their applicability in cases seeking emergency relief - including in this District. See Nat'l Council of Nonprofits v. Off. of Mgmt. & Budget, No. 25-CV-239, 2025 WL 314433 (D.D.C. Jan. 28, 2025); Order, Texas v. Dep't of Homeland Sec., No. 24-CV-306 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 26, 2024); Chef Time 1520 LLC v. Small Bus. Admin., No. 22-CV-3587 (D.D.C. Dec. 1, 2022). As these courts have recognized, "[t]he authority for an administrative stay arises from the All Writs Act and a court's inherent authority to manage its docket." Order, Texas, No. 24-CV-306, at 2. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 6, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Minute Entry for Motions Hearing Proceeding held on 2/6/2025 before Judge Jia M. Cobb. Both parties were present re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Hearing will resume on 2/7/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 3- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Judge Jia M. Cobb. Public access line: Toll Free Number, 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 251046985. Plaintiffs Oral Motion to file Declaration under seal and ex-parte, heard and granted. Oral Order Consolidating both cases, 25cv325 and 25cv328, with 25cv325 being the lead case. Plaintiffs Motions for Preliminary Injunction due by 2/24/2025. Responses due by 3/14/2025. Replies due by 3/21/2025. (Court Reporter Stacy Johns.) (zed)

Remark

Cases Consolidated: The following cases have been consolidated with this case: 25cv328. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in this case. Parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing. (zdp)

NOTICE of Proposed Order by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER MOTIONS HEARING before Judge Jia M. Cobb held on February 6, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-120. Date of Issuance: February 7, 2025. Court Reporter: Stacy Johns. Email address: Stacy_Johns@dcd.uscourts.gov. 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 2/28/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/10/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/8/2025.(Johns, Stacy) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

ORDER: The parties' Consent Order is hereby entered. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 7, 2025. (lcjmc2) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 re 6 Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Lempert, Scott) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: At the parties' request, it is hereby ORDERED that today's TRO hearing will begin at 1 PM. All other details remain the same. See Feb. 6, 2025 Minute Entry. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 7, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Order

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Consent Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court's administrative stay is VACATED, and that today's 1 PM TRO hearing is VACATED. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear on March 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM for a preliminary injunction hearing. The hearing will be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb in Courtroom 3. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 7, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Remark- Consolidation

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Mattei on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION (Mattei, Christopher) (Main Document 16 replaced on 2/12/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 02/12/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/5/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/6/2025. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/4/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/5/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service USAO DC)(Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret Donovan on behalf of FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

MOTION to Expedite Discovery, MOTION for Discovery by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,, Local Civil Rule 7(m) Statement filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: Local Civil Rule 7(m) requires parties to confer with opposing counsel before filing a nondispositive motion, and "include in [their] motion a statement that the required discussion occurred, and a statement as to whether the motion is opposed." LCvR 7(m). Plaintiffs' 20 motion for expedited discovery states only that government counsel "has been consulted... and has not yet indicated a position." It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall initiate a meet and confer, and Plaintiffs shall file a supplement indicating Defendants' position. The Court will take up Plaintiffs' motion once they have filed the supplement. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 18, 2025. (lcjmc2)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiffs' 20 motion for expedited discovery by February 26, 2025. The parties' agreed upon preliminary injunction briefing schedule remains in place. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 19, 2025. (lcjmc2)

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by JOHN DOE 1-4 Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00325-JMC, 1:25-cv-00328-JMC(Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

MOTION to Seal Declarant's Identifying Information by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION.(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Declaration FBIAA, # 10 Declaration Jane Doe 1 (328), # 11 Declaration Jane Doe 2 (328), # 12 Declaration Jane Doe 3 (328), # 13 Declaration John Doe 1 (328), # 14 Declaration John Doe 3 (328), # 15 Declaration John Doe 4 (328), # 16 Declaration Jane Doe 1 (325), # 17 Declaration Jane Doe 2 (325), # 18 Declaration Jane Doe 3 (325), # 19 Declaration Frank Figliuzzi, # 20 Declaration Lewis Schiliro)(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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10 Declaration Jane Doe 1 (328)

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11 Declaration Jane Doe 2 (328)

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12 Declaration Jane Doe 3 (328)

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13 Declaration John Doe 1 (328)

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14 Declaration John Doe 3 (328)

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15 Declaration John Doe 4 (328)

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16 Declaration Jane Doe 1 (325)

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17 Declaration Jane Doe 2 (325)

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18 Declaration Jane Doe 3 (325)

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19 Declaration Frank Figliuzzi

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall appear for a status conference on March 3, 2025 at 10 AM to discuss Plaintiffs' 20 motion for expedited discovery. The conference will be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb in Courtroom 3. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 24, 2025. (lcjmc2)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Prescott Moss on behalf of JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 (Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 20 Motion to Expedite, Motion for Discovery filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Motion to Seal Declarant's Identifying Information: Having considered the motion, and for good cause shown, the Court ORDERS that Plaintiff FBIAA's 23 motion is GRANTED and that Plaintiff shall file the FBIAA staff member's declaration under seal. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff FBIAA shall file a redacted version of its declaration on the public docket. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 26, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Prescott Moss on behalf of JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 (Moss, Bradley).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 3/5/2025. (zhcn)

RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Prescott Moss on behalf of JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 (Moss, Bradley).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 3/5/2025. (zhcn) Modified on 2/27/2025 (zhcn).

NOTICE of Appearance by Pooja Chaudhuri on behalf of John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3 (Chaudhuri, Pooja) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Prescott Moss on behalf of JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9 (Moss, Bradley).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 3/5/2025. (zhcn) Modified on 2/27/2025 (zhcn).

Order on Motion for Discovery AND Order on Motion to Expedite

MINUTE ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' 20 motion for expedited discovery, and Defendants' 28 29 opposition and motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs have sought extensive, expedited discovery that does not appear to be tailored to the motions before the Court. See, e.g., ECF 20-2 at 6 (seeking "any instance in which DOJ has collected employee identifying data for the purpose of determining whether an employee participated in a criminal investigation" from January 20, 2017 to present). The Court declines to order full-blown merits discovery, particularly with a pending motion to dismiss that raises jurisdictional concerns. See Garnett v. Zeilinger, No. 17-CV-1757, 2017 WL 8944640 (D.D.C. Dec. 15, 2017) (denying in part motion for expedited discovery because "Plaintiffs' document request... sweeps beyond the narrow issues the Court may need to resolve at this juncture and begins to bleed into the overall merits"). The Court therefore DENIES Plaintiffs' motion for expedited discovery without prejudice, and VACATES the status conference scheduled for March 3, 2025.However, the Court will entertain a narrowed motion for discovery on discrete issues concerning this Court's jurisdiction or issues essential to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. Any such motion must specifically identify, for each item of discovery sought, why Plaintiffs require that information to litigate the motions before the Court and why Plaintiffs cannot obtain that information, or respond to Defendants' legal arguments, absent discovery. Before filing any renewed discovery motion, Plaintiffs must confer in good faith with opposing counsel and attempt to narrow any points of dispute. See LCvR 7(m). Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 28, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Order on Motion to Expedite

MOTION to Stay Responsive Briefing Deadlines to the Government's Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 28) by John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

MOTION to Expedite Discovery by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A (Revised), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER denying 31 Motion to Stay Briefing: Plaintiffs move to stay briefing on the government's 28 motion to dismiss, pending the Court's resolution of Plaintiffs' 25 motion for preliminary injunction, citing "principles of judicial economy." But if the issues raised in the two motions are indeed "overlapping, if not identical," as Plaintiffs claim, then it is in the interest of judicial economy for the Court to resolve them simultaneously. The Court therefore prefers to consider these issues together. If Plaintiffs prevail on their motion for preliminary injunction, Defendants' motion to dismiss will be denied, as the Court would have determined that Plaintiffs have viable claims on which they are likely to succeed. On the other hand, if Defendants prevail on their motion to dismiss, Plaintiffs could not be entitled to a preliminary injunction. However, the Court finds it appropriate to grant Plaintiffs an extension of time to file their opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss. The Court therefore ORDERS that the parties shall confer and agree upon a briefing schedule for the motion to dismiss. With respect to Plaintiffs' 32 motion to expedite discovery, the Court ORDERS that (as the parties have agreed) Defendants shall file their opposition to that motion by March 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 11, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Order on Motion to Stay AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 MOTION to Dismiss by John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting 33 Motion for Modification of Briefing Schedule: Having considered the motion, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendants' 28 motion to dismiss by March 17, 2025 and Defendants shall file any reply by March 24, 2025. The briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' 25 motion for preliminary injunction remains in effect. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 13, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Memorandum in opposition to re 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 28 Motion to Dismiss filed by John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 32 Motion to Expedite filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, filed by John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for Expedited Discovery. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 22, 2025. (lcjmc2)

MOTION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing by John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 28 Motion to Dismiss filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 39 Motion to Continue filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

ORDER granting 39 Motion to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing. The hearing scheduled for March 27, 2025 is CONTINUED to April 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM. The hearing will be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb in Courtroom 3. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 26, 2025. (lcjmc2) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

STIPULATION of Dismissal of John Doe #4 by JOHN DOE 1-4. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00325-JMC, 1:25-cv-00328-JMC(Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

NOTICE re: 38 Discovery Status by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Government's April 14, 2025 Discovery Response)(Donovan, Margaret) Modified to add link on 4/18/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Compliance and Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE re 38 Order on Motion to Expedite (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tianna Jade Mays on behalf of John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3 (Mays, Tianna) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

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Order

MINUTE ORDER: The parties are advised that argument at the April 30, 2025 preliminary injunction hearing shall be confined to 20 minutes per side. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on April 24, 2025. (lcjmc2)

MOTION for Extension of Time to Move for Class Certification by JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9. (Keith, Pamela) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

MINUTE ORDER granting 47 Motion for Extension of Time to Move for Class Certification: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' 47 motion, on which Defendants take no position, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Court will hold in abeyance the requirement to file a motion for class certification under Local Civil Rule 23.1(b) until the Court has ruled on Defendants' dispositive motion and any scheduling order is entered. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on April 28, 2025. (lcjmc2)

Preliminary Injunction

Minute Entry for proceeding held on 4/30/2025 before Judge Jia M. Cobb: Motion Hearing re 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and 28 Motion to Dismiss. The Court heard both arguments and has taken the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter Stacy Johns.) (zed)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) Modified on 5/1/2025, pursuant to Counsel (mg). (Entered: 05/01/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3 (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

RESPONSE re 49 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

NOTICE of Filing of Relevant New Information by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION, JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-9, John Does 1,3-4, Jane Does 1-3 (Donovan, Margaret) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiffs' 51 notice by May 21, 2025. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on May 16, 2025. (lcjmc2)

RESPONSE re 51 Notice (Other) filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 05/21/2025)