Case: Am. Fed. of Labor and Cong. of Indus. Org. (AFL-CIO) v. Dept. of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) v. Department of Labor

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11458021) filed by ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AFL-CIO, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zsl)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AFL-CIO, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION AFL-CIO, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE. (Samburg, Mark) Modified docket text on 2/5/2025 (mg). (Entered: 02/05/2025)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsl) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Case Randomly Reassigned to Judge John D. Bates. Judge Trevor N. McFadden is no longer assigned to the case. (mw) Added document. (ztnr) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Case Randomly Reassigned to Judge John D. Bates. Judge Trevor N. McFadden is no longer assigned to the case. (mw)

ORDER setting hearing on 2 3 plaintiffs' motion for temporary restraining order for February 7, 2025, at 2:30pm, in Courtroom 30, with public call in available at: 833-990-9400, meeting ID: 367524674. See text of Order for details. (lcjdb1) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin S. Kurland on behalf of All Defendants (Kurland, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Samburg on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin M. Seel on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Seel, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Aman Tewari George on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Joseph Gerardi on behalf of U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE) (Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Somil Trivedi on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Trivedi, Somil) Modified on 2/6/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 13 Notice of Appearance,. The following error(s) need correction: Missing court case number. Please refile. (zjm)

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel F. Homer on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Homer, Rachel) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Somil Trivedi on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Trivedi, Somil) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 Motion for TRO, filed by U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Attachments: # 1 Ramada Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel F. Homer on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Homer, Rachel).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 2/13/2025. (zhcn)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO, filed by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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NOTICE OF ERROR re 17 Reply to opposition to Motion; emailed to ageorge@democracyforward.org, cc'd 15 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document, 2. DO NOT REFILE. Counsel is reminded that log in and password should match signature page. (zjm, )

Motion Hearing

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel F. Homer on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Homer, Rachel).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 2/13/2025. (zhcn)

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceeding held on 2/7/2025 before Judge John D. Bates. Motion Hearing re 2, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Both parties present and presented their argument. The Court has taken this matter under advisement. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zed)

ORDER denying 2 3 plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order and directing parties to file a proposed briefing schedule. See text of Order for details. (Entered: 02/07/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF TRO MOTION HEARING before Judge John D. Bates held on February 7, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-63. Date of Issuance: 2/8/2025. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne, (202) 354-3186. 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 3/1/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/11/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2025.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 02/08/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Skye L. Perryman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11469029. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 20 the motion for Skye L. Perryman to appear pro hac vice, and pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(d), 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. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/10/2025. (lcjdb1)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE), U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT filed by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR served on 2/11/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE) served on 2/11/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION served on 2/11/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/10/2025. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. VINCE MICONE served on 2/11/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DOROTHY A. FINK, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Renewed Motion by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of law in support of renewed motion for temporary restraining order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Affidavit Ex. A, # 4 Affidavit Ex. B, # 5 Affidavit Ex. C, # 6 Affidavit Ex. D, # 7 Affidavit Ex. E, # 8 Affidavit Ex. F, # 9 Affidavit Ex. G, # 10 Affidavit Ex. H, # 11 Affidavit Ex. I, # 12 Affidavit Ex. J, # 13 Affidavit Ex. K, # 14 Affidavit Ex. L, # 15 Affidavit Ex. M, # 16 Affidavit Ex. N, # 17 Affidavit Ex. O, # 18 Affidavit Ex. P, # 19 Affidavit Ex. Q, # 20 Affidavit Ex. R, # 21 Affidavit Ex. S, # 22 Affidavit Ex. T, # 23 Affidavit Ex. U, # 24 Affidavit Ex. V, # 25 Affidavit Ex. W, # 26 Affidavit Ex. X, # 27 Affidavit Ex. Y, # 28 Affidavit Ex. Z, # 29 Affidavit Ex. AA)(George, Aman) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that a scheduling call on 29 plaintiffs' motion for temporary restraining order is set for February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Public line available at: Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 367524674. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/13/2025. (lcjdb1)

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Minute Entry for Scheduling Conference proceeding held on 2/13/2025 before Judge John D. Bates re 29 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Defendants Response due by 11:00 pm on 2/13/2025. Plaintiffs Replies due by 9:30 am on 2/14/2025. Motion Hearing set for 2/14/2025 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 30A- In Person before Judge John D. Bates. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zed)

Scheduling Conference

MINUTE ORDER: As stated in the scheduling conference today, it is hereby ORDERED that: defendants file their response to 29 plaintiff's renewed TRO motion by not later than 11:00pm on February 13, 2025; plaintiffs file any reply by not later than 9:30am on February 14, 2025; and a hearing on plaintiffs' renewed TRO motion is set for February 14, 2025, at 1:00pm in Courtroom 30A. Public line for hearing is available at: Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 367524674. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/13/2025. (lcjdb1) (lcrs)

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RESPONSE re 29 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Renewed Motion filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Attachments: # 1 Kryger Decl., # 2 Rice Decl., # 3 Martinez Decl.)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 29 Motion for TRO,,,, filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Motion Hearing

NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO (Perryman, Skye) (Main Document 33 replaced on 2/17/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceedings held on 2/14/2025 before Judge John D. Bates. Motion arguments heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zdrf)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 29 plaintiffs' renewed motion for temporary restraining order and directing parties to propose preliminary-injunction briefing schedule. See text of order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/14/2025. (lcjdb1) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU served on 2/13/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/14/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/15/2025. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DOROTHY A. FINK served on 2/13/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 2/14/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/14/2025. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. RUSSELL VOUGHT served on 2/14/2025 (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/16/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge John D. Bates held on February 14, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-64. Date of Issuance: 2/18/2025. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne, (202) 354-3186. 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 3/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/19/2025.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

ORDER setting deadlines for: plaintiffs' motion for expedited, limited discovery; any discovery so ordered; defendants' motion to dismiss; and plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. See text of order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/19/2025. (Entered: 02/19/2025)

MOTION for Discovery Motion for Expedited Discovery by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Erie Meyer, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Discovery Requests, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(George, Aman) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

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RESPONSE re 44 MOTION for Discovery Motion for Expedited Discovery filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 44 Motion for Discovery,, filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. Attorney Benjamin M. Seel terminated. (Seel, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 44 plaintiffs' motion for expedited discovery. See text of order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/27/2025. (lcjdb1) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 49 Motion to Dismiss, filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (George, Aman) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 48 Order on Motion for Discovery, MOTION for Protective Order by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Kryger Declaration, # 3 Rice Declaration, # 4 Attachment A to Rice Declaration (Submitted Under Seal), # 5 Martinez Declaration, # 6 Exhibit A to Martinez Declaration (Submitted Under Seal), # 7 Proposed Order)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE) (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A to Rice Declaration(Employee A), # 2 Attachment A to Rice Declaration (Employee B), # 3 Exhibit A to Martinez Declaration (Employee C), # 4 Proposed Order)(Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 51 Motion for Reconsideration,, filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Felix Lawson Dec, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Flick Dec., # 3 Exhibit Ex. C - J. Doe 2 Dec., # 4 Affidavit Ex. D - Samburg Dec., # 5 Exhibit Ex. E - Feleke Dec., # 6 Exhibit Ex. F - Todd Email, # 7 Exhibit Ex. G - Transcript Excerpts, # 8 Exhibit Ex. H - Drew Doe Dec.)(George, Aman) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

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SEALED OPPOSITION filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. re 52 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,, (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

Amended MOTION for Discovery by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Proposed Modifications, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(George, Aman) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 49 Motion to Dismiss, filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Gerardi, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO re 54 Sealed Opposition,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 03/15/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that defendants shall file their combined opposition to 55 plaintiffs' amended motion for discovery and reply in support of 51 defendants' motion for reconsideration by not later than 12:00pm on March 18, 2025. It is further ORDERED that plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their amended motion for discovery by not later than 12:00pm on March 19, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/16/2025. (lcjdb1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Marshall Bernie on behalf of All Defendants (Bernie, Andrew) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 52 defendants' sealed motion for leave to file under seal or redact certain documents. See text of Order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/17/2025. (lcjdb1) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Glenn Schlactus on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Schlactus, Glenn) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Zoila Hinson, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11549010. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Zoila Hinson, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Schlactus, Glenn) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 51 Motion for Reconsideration,, and Opposition to Motion to Modify filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (Bernie, Andrew) Modified on 3/18/2025 to correct docket link (zjm). (Entered: 03/18/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alexa Milton, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11549622. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER, ECONOMIC ACTION MARYLAND, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO, ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexa Milton, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Schlactus, Glenn) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 55 Motion to Modify,, filed by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE). (See Docket Entry 62 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 61 the motion for Zoila Hinson to appear pro hac vice, and pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(d), 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. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/18/2025. (lcjdb1) (lcrs)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 63 the motion for Alexa Milton to appear pro hac vice, and pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(d), 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. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/18/2025. (lcjdb1) (lcrs)

NOTICE of Filing Documents Pursuant to March 17 Order by DOROTHY A. FINK, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, RUSSELL VOUGHT, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VINCE MICONE, U.S. DIGITAL SERVICE (U.S. DOGE SERVICE) re 59 Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, Set/Reset Deadlines (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SF-61, # 2 Exhibit SF-61, # 3 Exhibit SF-61)(Bernie, Andrew) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of 59 the Court's order granting in part and denying in part defendants' motion to file under seal or redact certain documents, it is hereby ORDERED that plaintiffs shall file 57 and [57-1] on the public docket by not later than 12:00pm today, March 19, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/19/2025. (lcjdb1)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Zoila Elizabeth Hinson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hinson, Zoila) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexa Milton on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Milton, Alexa) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley P. Humphreys on behalf of All Defendants (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/19/2025)