Case: Wilcox v. Trump

Donald J. Trump v. Gwynne A. Wilcox

Supreme Court of the United States

Trump v. Wilcox; Bessent v. Harris

Supreme Court of the United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11456936) filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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4 Summons

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Beryl A. Howell. (zmtm)

Notice of Error- New Case

SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to MARVIN KAPLAN, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR 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. (zmtm)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX.(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX.(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 5, 2025. (lcbah4) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jennifer D. Bennett, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11465758. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER (paperless) DENYING without prejudice plaintiff's 7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Jennifer D. Bennett. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(e)(2), motions for pro hac admission must be accompanied by "a certificate of the court or bar for the state in which the applicant regularly practices, which has been issued within thirty (30) days of filing and states that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of that state court." Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 7, 2025. (lcbah4)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Wessler on behalf of GWYNNE A. WILCOX (Wessler, Matthew) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory A. Beck on behalf of GWYNNE A. WILCOX (Beck, Gregory) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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Set/Reset Deadlines

MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION to Expedite by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of plaintiff's 10 Motion for Expedited Summary Judgment, DIRECTING the parties to confer and jointly propose an expedited summary judgment briefing schedule by 2:00 pm on February 11, 2025. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 10, 2025. (lcbah4)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Proposed Expedited Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule due no later than 2:00PM on 2/11/2025. (mac)

NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline McMahon on behalf of All Defendants (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE Joint by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 12 Proposed Briefing Schedule, ISSUING the following SCHEDULING ORDER: 1. By February 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm, defendants shall file any opposition to plaintiff's motion for expedited summary judgment and any cross-motion for summary judgment; 2. By February 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm, plaintiff shall file any reply in support of her motion and any opposition to defendants' cross motion; 3. By February 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm, defendants shall file any reply in support of their cross-motion; and 4. On March 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM any hearing, if necessary, will be held in-person in Courtroom 26A. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 11, 2025. (lcbah4)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendants Opposition To Plaintiff's Motion For Expedited Summary Judgment And Any Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment due no later than 5:00PM on 2/21/2025.Plaintiff Reply In Support Of Motion And Any Opposition To Defendants' Cross Motion due no later than 5:00PM on 2/25/2025. Defendants Reply In Support Of Cross-Motion due no later than 5:00PM on 2/28/2025. Motion Hearing set for 3/5/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26A- In Person before Judge Beryl A. Howell. (mac)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/11/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gorod, Brianne) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING the Constitutional Accountability Center's 14 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief to which all parties consent. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 14, 2025. (lcbah4)

AMICUS BRIEF by CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER. (mg) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jennifer D. Bennett, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11490360. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 02/20/2025., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MARVIN KAPLAN served on 2/19/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit United States Attorney General Certified Mail Receipt, # 2 Affidavit Marvin E. Kaplan, # 3 Exhibit Marvin E. Kaplan Certified Mail Receipt)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

AMICUS BRIEF OF STATE OF TENNESSEE by Whitney Hermandorfer. (Hermandorfer, Whitney) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING plaintiff's 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Ms. Jennifer Bennett may enter an appearance pro hac vice for the purpose of representing the plaintiff in this action. 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 Beryl A. Howell on February 20, 2025. (lcbah4)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Andrew Forrester on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Forrester, Nathan) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Darrick Monson on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Monson, Darrick) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Paul DeSousa, I on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by David Costello on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Costello, David) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Statement of Facts)(McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....RESPONSE re 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment MOTION to Expedite, 23 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by STATE OF FLORIDA. (Forrester, Nathan) Modified on 2/24/2025, pursuant to Counsel (mg). (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Bennett on behalf of GWYNNE A. WILCOX (Bennett, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Notice of QC **DO NOT USE- FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.**

AMICUS BRIEF in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and in Support of Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by STATE OF FLORIDA. (Forrester, Nathan) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

NOTICE OF ERROR re 26 Amicus Brief; emailed to nathan.forrester@myfloridalegal.com, cc'd 38 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document, 2. Signature on Filing must match PACER account (mg, )

Memorandum in opposition to re 10 Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion to Expedite, 23 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 2/25/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Donald J. Trump Certified Mail Receipt)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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NOTICE of Hearing: The Parties Shall Appear For A Motion Hearing scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26A- In Person before Judge Beryl A. Howell. (mac)

NOTICE: Members of the public or media who wish to listen to live audio of the hearing scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 10AM ET, without physically attending the proceeding, may do so by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 491822013. Any use of the public access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB), available here: <https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/Standing%20Order%20No.%2024-31_001.pdf > 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 other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. (mac)

NOTICE: Members of the public or media who wish to listen to live audio of the hearing scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 10AM ET, without physically attending the proceeding, may do so by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 491822013. Any use of the public access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB), available here: <https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/Standing%20Order% 20No.%2024-31_001.pdf 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 other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. (mac)

NOTICE: Members of the public or media who wish to listen to live audio of the hearing scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 10AM ET, without physically attending the proceeding, may do so by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 491822013. Any use of the public access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB), available here: <https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/Standing%20Order% 20No.%2024-31_001.pdf > 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 other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. (mac)

NOTICE of Appearance by Harry Graver on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN (Graver, Harry) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE OF MINNESOTA, STATE OF ARIZONA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE OF COLORADO, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, STATE OF DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, STATE OF HAWAII, STATE OF ILLINOIS, STATE OF MARYLAND, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, STATE OF MICHIGAN, STATE OF NEVADA, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE OF NEW MEXICO, STATE OF NEW YORK, STATE OF OREGON, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, STATE OF VERMONT, STATE OF WISCONSIN. (Biesanz, Zach) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Alexander William Resar on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN Substituting for attorney Madeline M. McMahon (Resar, Alexander) (Entered: 03/02/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by GWYNNE A. WILCOX (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Harris v. Bessent, # 2 Exhibit Dellinger v. Bessent)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beryl A. Howell: Motion Hearing held on 3/5/2025 re 10 Motion for Summary Judgment/Expedite and 23 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court Heard Oral Arguments From The Parties. (Court Reporter ELIZABETH DAVILA.) (mac)

ORDER GRANTING plaintiff's 10 Motion for Summary Judgment and DENYING defendants' 23 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on March 6, 2025. (lcbah4) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding plaintiff's 10 Motion for Summary Judgment and defendants' 23 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on March 6, 2025. (lcbah4)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 35 Memorandum & Opinion, 34 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Resar, Alexander) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS, before Judge Beryl A. Howell, held on 3-05-2025; Page Numbers: 1 - 101. Date of Issuance: 3-06-2025. Court Reporter: Elizabeth Davila, Telephone number: 202-354-3242. 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 3/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2025.(Davila, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

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 36 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

USCA Case Number

USCA Case Number 25-5057 for 36 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by MARVIN KAPLAN, DONALD J. TRUMP. (mg)

MOTION to Stay Court's Order Pending Appeal by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARVIN KAPLAN. (Resar, Alexander) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

RESPONSE re 39 MOTION to Stay Court's Order Pending Appeal filed by GWYNNE A. WILCOX. (Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

ORDER DENYING defendants' 39 Motion for Stay. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on March 8, 2025. (lcbah4) (Entered: 03/08/2025)