Case: American Federation of Government Employees v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

American Foreign Service Association v. Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11463059) filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 DCAO Summons, # 3 Department of State Summons, # 4 Donald J. Trump Summons, # 5 Marco Rubio (Secretary) Summons, # 6 Marco Rubio (USAID) Summons, # 7 Scott Bessent Summons, # 8 Treasury Summons, # 9 USAG Summons, # 10 USAID Summons)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 DCAO Summons

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3 Department of State Summons

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4 Donald J. Trump Summons

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5 Marco Rubio (Secretary) Summons

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6 Marco Rubio (USAID) Summons

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7 Scott Bessent Summons

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8 Treasury Summons

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9 USAG Summons

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10 USAID Summons

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kaitlyn Golden on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristen Paige Miller on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Miller, Kristen) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel L. Fried on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Fried, Rachel) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Marcy Zieve on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zieve, Allison) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (znmw)

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SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO RUBIO (2), DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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ERRATA to Complaint by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Zieve, Allison) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Proposed Order)(Miller, Kristen) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

1 Memorandum of Law

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2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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7 Exhibit F

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8 Exhibit G

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9 Exhibit H

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10 Exhibit I

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11 Exhibit J

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12 Exhibit K

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13 Exhibit L

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14 Proposed Order

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

MINUTE ORDER. The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for an in-person hearing on the 9 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 17. Plaintiffs shall notify counsel for defendants of the contents of this Minute Order and the time and place of the hearing. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1)

NOTICE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend the TRO hearing scheduled this afternoon in person. There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kayla M. Kaufman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11465386. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Skye Perryman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11465454. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiffs' 11 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kayla M. Kaufman, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Kayla M. Kaufman is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. 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 by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiffs' 12 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Skye Perryman, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Skye Perryman is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. 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 by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2025 re 9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Further Order to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Edelman on behalf of All Defendants (Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dorothy M. Canevari on behalf of All Defendants (Canevari, Dorothy) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 9 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER PROCEEDINGS before Judge Carl J. Nichols, held on February 7, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-57. Date of Issuance: February 9, 2025. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. Email: Lorraine_Herman@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 3/2/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/10/2025.(Herman, Lorraine) (Entered: 02/09/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER PROCEEDINGS, before Judge Carl J. Nichols, held on February 7, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-57. Date of Issuance: February 9. 2025. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. EMAIL: lorraine_herman@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 3/3/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/11/2025.(Herman, Lorraine) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Karla A. Gilbride on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Gilbride, Karla) (Main Document 18 replaced on 2/10/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Emergency MOTION for Hearing to Show Cause by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Patricia Doe, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Quinn Doe, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Rebecca Doe, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Ursula Doe, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Mary Doe, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Erica Doe, # 7 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Bateman, Lauren) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Patricia Doe

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Quinn Doe

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Rebecca Doe

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Ursula Doe

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5 Exhibit Declaration of Mary Doe

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6 Exhibit Declaration of Erica Doe

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7 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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RESPONSE re 9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Peter Marocco)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

1 Declaration of Peter Marocco

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NOTICE of Correction by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT (Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

NOTICE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend the Preliminary Injunction hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in person. There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam)

Notice (Other)

RESPONSE re 19 Emergency MOTION for Hearing to Show Cause filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jason Gray)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

1 Declaration of Jason Gray

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs' 23 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limits is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' reply brief may contain up to 35 pages. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/11/25. (lccjn1)

MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Marcus Doe, # 3 Declaration of Nancy Doe, # 4 Declaration of Nathan Doe, # 5 Declaration of Olivia Doe, # 6 Declaration of Ruth Doe, # 7 Declaration of Sarah Doe, # 8 Declaration of Thomasina Doe, # 9 Declaration of Ulysses Doe, # 10 Declaration of Virginia Doe, # 11 Declaration of Walter Doe, # 12 Declaration of Wanda Doe, # 13 Declaration of Xavier Doe, # 14 Declaration of Yolanda Doe, # 15 Declaration of Zeb Doe, # 16 Declaration of Jane Doe, # 17 Declaration of Randall Chester, # 18 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Attachment 11 replaced on 2/13/2025) (zdp). (Attachment 12 replaced on 2/13/2025) (zdp). Modified on 2/13/2025; replaced at the request of counsel (zdp). (Entered: 02/11/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Declaration of Marcus Doe

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3 Declaration of Nancy Doe

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4 Declaration of Nathan Doe

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5 Declaration of Olivia Doe

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6 Declaration of Ruth Doe

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7 Declaration of Sarah Doe

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8 Declaration of Thomasina Doe

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9 Declaration of Ulysses Doe

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10 Declaration of Virginia Doe

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11 Declaration of Walter Doe

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12 Declaration of Wanda Doe

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13 Declaration of Xavier Doe

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14 Declaration of Yolanda Doe

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15 Declaration of Zeb Doe

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16 Declaration of Jane Doe

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17 Declaration of Randall Chester

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18 Text of Proposed Order

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Reply in Support filed by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Golden, Kaitlyn) Modified docket text on 2/12/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Set/Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing RESET for 2/13/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 17- In Person before Judge Carl J. Nichols. NOTE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend in person. There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Wetzler on behalf of All Defendants (Wetzler, Lauren) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Indraneel Sur on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney DOROTHY M. CANEVARI (Sur, Indraneel) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Defendants. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-400. (Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Hamilton on behalf of All Defendants (Hamilton, Eric) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, OXFAM AMERICA, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Redline to Complaint)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

ORDER amending TRO. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/13/25. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Preliminary Injunction held on 2/13/2025. Government Supplemental Facts due by 2/14/2025. Further Orders and Opinion to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam)

NOTICE. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/14/25. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kayla Minton Kaufman on behalf of OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Minton Kaufman, Kayla) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 20 Response to motion, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Pete Marocco)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Third Declaration of Randall Chester, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Terry Doe, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Emilia Doe, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Kristen) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

1 Exhibit Third Declaration of Randall Chester

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Terry Doe

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Emilia Doe

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Notice of Hearing

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MARCO RUBIO served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SCOTT BESSENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/13/2025. (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/13/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/14/2025. (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 2/19/2025 at 11:30 AM before Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zglw)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Telephone Conference held on 2/19/2025. Defendants' supplemental brief and declaration due by noon on 2/20/2025. (Court Reporter Lorraine Herman.) (zakb)

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NOTICE of Filing Declaration by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT re Telephone Conference, Set Deadlines/Hearings (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Pete Marocco)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Fourth Declaration of Randall Chester, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Kristen) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

1 Exhibit Fourth Declaration of Randall Chester

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ORDER denying 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/21/25. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/21/25. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF TELEPHONE STATUS HEARING, before Judge Carl J. Nichols, held on February 19, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-23. Date of Issuance: March 5, 2025. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. Email: lorraine_herman@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 3/26/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/5/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/3/2025.(Herman, Lorraine) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit 6, # 10 Exhibit 7, # 11 Exhibit 8, # 12 Exhibit 9, # 13 Exhibit 10, # 14 Exhibit 11, # 15 Exhibit 12, # 16 Exhibit 13, # 17 Exhibit 14, # 18 Exhibit 15, # 19 Exhibit 16, # 20 Exhibit 17, # 21 Exhibit 18, # 22 Exhibit 19, # 23 Exhibit 20, # 24 Exhibit 21, # 25 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

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3 Exhibit List

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8 Exhibit 5

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12 Exhibit 9

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13 Exhibit 10

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14 Exhibit 11

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15 Exhibit 12

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16 Exhibit 13

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17 Exhibit 14

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18 Exhibit 15

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20 Exhibit 17

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21 Exhibit 18

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22 Exhibit 19

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23 Exhibit 20

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24 Exhibit 21

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25 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION to Expedite Briefing on Summary Judgment by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO NOTICE FILED 3/13/2025..... MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Kaitlyn) Modified on 3/17/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/11/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. In light of Plaintiff's 53 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, it is ORDERED that by 10:00am on March 12, 2025, the Parties shall meet, confer, and file a Joint Status Report addressing a proposed briefing schedule for the 53 Motion. The Parties may also address any other issues that they believe will be helpful to the Court. Any disagreements should be noted in the Joint Status Report. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/11/25. (lccjn1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Patrick Clendenen on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT (Clendenen, Michael) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 52 Motion to Expedite filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Clendenen, Michael) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Clendenen, Michael) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 56 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' 53 Motion by 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2025, and that Plaintiff shall file any reply by 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/11/25. (lccjn1)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alexis Loeb, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11536806. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Former Senior National Security Officials. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexis Loeb, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Standing)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kyle McLorg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11536991. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Former Senior National Security Officials. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kyle McLorg, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Standing)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

1 Declaration of Kyle McLorg

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Memorandum in opposition to re 53 Motion for TRO filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Erica Carr, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Clendenen, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

1 Declaration of Erica Carr

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 52 Motion to Expedite filed by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

WITHDRAWAL of Motion by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION re 53 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES . (Golden, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

Order on Motion to Expedite AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 52 Motion to Expedite Briefing on Summary Judgment, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED IN PART. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall submit their combined motion to dismiss and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment on or before April 7, 2025; Plaintiffs shall submit their combined opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss and reply in support of their motion for summary judgment on or before April 21, 2025; and Defendants shall submit a reply in support of their motion to dismiss on or before May 5, 2025. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/13/25. (lccjn1)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the 57 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Alexis Loeb, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Alexis Loeb is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. 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 by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/14/25. (lccjn1)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the 58 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kyle McLorg, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Kyle McLorg is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. 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 by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/14/25. (lccjn1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Jane Loeb on behalf of Former Senior National Security Officials (Loeb, Alexis) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Andrew McLorg on behalf of Former Senior National Security Officials (McLorg, Kyle) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief by Former Senior National Security Officials. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief of Amici Curiae Former Senior National Security Officials In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order Granting Amici Former Senior National Security Officials' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief)(Loeb, Alexis) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brad C. Deutsch on behalf of RESULTS Educational Fund, Inc., ActionAid USA, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE (Deutsch, Brad) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae In Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment by RESULTS Educational Fund, Inc., ActionAid USA, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Amicus Brief), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Proposed Order))(Deutsch, Brad) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sharon McGowan on behalf of MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (McGowan, Sharon) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(McGowan, Sharon) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD Certification by SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO A. RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO A. RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

RESPONSE re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO A. RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Edelman, Christopher) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO A. RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (See docket entry 70 to view document) (zdp) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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