Case: Dellinger v. Bessent

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

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

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

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

Bessent v. Dellinger

Supreme Court of the United States

Nate Raymond

Amy Howe

Nina Totenberg; Christina Gatti

Justice Neil Gorsuch

COMPLAINT against SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11468025) filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Request for Emergency Hearing by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 65.1)(Matz, Joshua). Modified docket text on 2/10/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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3 Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 65.1

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jackson Erpenbach on behalf of HAMPTON DELLINGER (Erpenbach, Jackson) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kate L. Doniger, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11468271. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kate L. Doniger, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Benjamin Stern, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11468322. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Benjamin Stern, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

1 Declaration of Benjamin Stern

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline McMahon on behalf of All Defendants (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 2/10/2025 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 25A- In Person before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (zdrf)

Motion Hearing

MINUTE ORDER. Pending before the Court is plaintiff's motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 2. The Court received the motion shortly after it was docketed and assigned this morning, and it was occupied with another hearing for most of the day, so it set a scheduling conference for 4:30 p.m. At the hearing, counsel for the defendants represented that they did not receive the motion until the early afternoon and had not yet had an opportunity to file a response. Counsel also indicated that the defendants were unable to take a position as to whether they would be willing to freeze the firing until the Court resolved the legal issues. The Court heard some argument from both sides with respect to the factors it must consider in connection with the motion, and it appreciates the fact that the lawyers were both ready to address them orally, at least in part, this afternoon. But the Court has not yet had the benefit of a written submission by the defendants. Therefore, the defendants' opposition to the motion will be due by noon tomorrow, February 11, 2025. Give the Court's concerns about the potential irreparable harm occasioned by the challenged firing of the Special Counsel, a Presidential appointee confirmed by the Senate to serve a 5-year term who "may be removed by the President only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance," 5 U.S.C. § 1211(b), and given the significant statutory and constitutional issues involved, the Court will defer ruling on the motion until after it has received and considered the defendants' submission. In the interim, though, to preserve the status quo -- which the D.C. Circuit has described as "the regime in place" before the challenged action, Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, 27 F.4th 718, 733-34 (D.C. Cir. 2022), or "the last uncontested status which preceded the pending controversy," id., quoting District 50, United Mine Workers of America v. International Union, United Mine Workers of America, 412 F.2d 165, 168 (D.C. Cir. 1969) -- the Court will issue a brief administrative stay. 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. United States v. Texas, 144 S. Ct. 797, 798 (2024) (Barret, J., concurring). 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 National Council of Nonprofits v. Office of Management & Budget, No. 25-CV-239, 2025 WL 314433 (D.D.C. Jan. 28, 2025); Order, Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, No. 24-CV-306 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 26, 2024); Chef Time 1520 LLC v. Small Business Administration, No. 22-CV-3587 (D.D.C. Dec. 1, 2022). As these courts have recognized, the "[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. Therefore, it is HEREBY ORDERED that from the time of this order through midnight on February 13, 2025, plaintiff Hampton Dellinger shall continue to serve as the Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel, the position he occupied at 7:22 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 when he received an email from the President, and the defendants may not deny him access to the resources or materials of that office or recognize the authority of any other person as Special Counsel. This period may only be extended by further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/10/2025. (lcabj1)

Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (zmtm)

MINUTE ORDER granting 4 5 Motions for Leave of Kate L. Doniger and Benjamin Stern to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyers admitted, or at least one member of the lawyers' firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. 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 Amy Berman Jackson on 2/10/25. (DMK)

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 2/10/2025 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 25A- In Person before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Members of the public can access the hearing via toll free number 833-990-9400. Meeting ID 208322628. (zdrf)

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 2/10/2025 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 25A- In Person before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Members of the public can access the hearing via toll free number 833-990-9400. Meeting ID 208322628. (zdrf)

Minute Entry for proceedings held on 2/10/2025 before Judge Amy Berman Jackson re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. Motion arguments heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Janice Dickman.) (zdrf)

MINUTE ORDER. Pending before the Court is plaintiff's motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 2 . The Court received the motion shortly after it was docketed and assigned this morning, and it was occupied with another hearing for most of the day, so it set a scheduling conference for 4:30 p.m. At the hearing, counsel for the defendants represented that they did not receive the motion until the early afternoon and had not yet had an opportunity to file a response. Counsel also indicated that the defendants were unable to take a position as to whether they would be willing to freeze the firing until the Court resolved the legal issues. The Court heard some argument from both sides with respect to the factors it must consider in connection with the motion, and it appreciates the fact that the lawyers were both ready to address them orally, at least in part, this afternoon. But the Court has not yet had the benefit of a written submission by the defendants. Therefore, the defendants' opposition to the motion will be due by noon tomorrow, February 11, 2025. Give the Court's concerns about the potential irreparable harm occasioned by the challenged firing of the Special Counsel, a Presidential appointee confirmed by the Senate to serve a 5-year term who "may be removed by the President only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance," 5 U.S.C. § 1211(b), and given the significant statutory and constitutional issues involved, the Court will defer ruling on the motion until after it has received and considered the defendants' submission. In the interim, though, to preserve the status quo -- which the D.C. Circuit has described as "the regime in place" before the challenged action, Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, 27 F.4th 718, 733-34 (D.C. Cir. 2022), or "the last uncontested status which preceded the pending controversy," id., quoting District 50, United Mine Workers of America v. International Union, United Mine Workers of America, 412 F.2d 165, 168 (D.C. Cir. 1969) -- the Court will issue a brief administrative stay. 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. United States v. Texas, 144 S. Ct. 797, 798 (2024) (Barret, J., concurring). 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 National Council of Nonprofits v. Office of Management & Budget, No. 25-CV-239, 2025 WL 314433 (D.D.C. Jan. 28, 2025); Order, Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, No. 24-CV-306 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 26, 2024); Chef Time 1520 LLC v. Small Business Administration, No. 22-CV-3587 (D.D.C. Dec. 1, 2022). As these courts have recognized, the "[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. Therefore, it is HEREBY ORDERED that from the time of this order through midnight on February 13, 2025, plaintiff Hampton Dellinger shall continue to serve as the Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel, the position he occupied at 7:22 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 when he received an email from the President, and the defendants may not deny him access to the resources or materials of that office or recognize the authority of any other person as Special Counsel. This period may only be extended by further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/10/2025. (lcabj1)

MOTION to Stay Court's Administrative Stay by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 10 Motion to Stay filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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 7 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Amy Berman Jackson held on February 10, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-29. Date of Issuance: February 11, 2025. Court Reporter: Janice Dickman, Telephone number: 202-354-3267, 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 3/4/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/14/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/12/2025.(Dickman, Janice) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

USCA Case Number

USCA Case Number 25-5025 for 7 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT. (zdp)

NOTICE of the President's Designation of Acting Special Counsel by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT (Hall, Christopher) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

ORDER granting 2 plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. It is HEREBY ORDERED that from the date of entry of this order until the Court rules on the request for a preliminary injunction, Hampton Dellinger shall continue to serve as the Special Counsel of the Office of the Special Counsel. Defendants may not deny him access to the resources or materials of that office or recognize the authority of any other person as Special Counsel. In light of this order, the administrative stay entered on February 10, 2025, Minute Order (Feb. 10, 2025), is hereby VACATED. Defendants' motion to stay the Court's administrative stay 10 is DENIED AS MOOT. The Court will hold a hearing on plaintiff's preliminary injunction on February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 25. The parties must confer and inform the Court by February 14 of their position on whether the Court should consolidate consideration of the request for preliminary injunction with consideration of the merits pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(a)(2), and they must submit a proposed schedule for any additional submissions they believe are warranted. See Order for details. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/12/2025. (lcabj1) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 14 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, Order on Motion to Stay,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,,,, by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Stay Temporary Restraining Order Pending Appeal by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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 15 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (znmw) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

MOTION to Intervene by MITCHELL WINE. (zdp) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

ORDER denying 16 defendants' motion to stay. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/13/2025. (lcabj1) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

USCA Case Number

USCA Case Number 25-5028 for 15 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT. (zdp)

Joint STATUS REPORT by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. In light of the joint status report 20, plaintiff's 10-page reply to the opposition to his motion for a temporary restraining order, now deemed to be a motion for a preliminary injunction, will be due on February 20, 2025. In the absence of opposition on the part of either party, it is hereby further ORDERED that the Court's consideration of the motion for preliminary injunction will be consolidated with consideration of the merits pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(a)(2). This means that additional submissions are necessary, even if just for procedural purposes. Defendants' motion for summary judgment is due on February 21, 2025. Plaintiff's opposition, and his cross-motion for summary judgment, if any, to be supported by a single, combined memorandum of points and authorities, will be due on February 24, 2025. Defendants' reply, combined with their opposition to plaintiff's cross-motion, if necessary, is due on February 25, 2025. Plaintiff's reply in support of his cross-motion, if necessary, is due on February 27, 2025. Rather than re-submitting identical briefs, the parties may state in their motions that they are incorporating or relying on previously filed memoranda in support of or in opposition to the temporary restraining order as the memoranda supporting or opposing the motions for summary judgment, but they are not required to do so. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/15/2025. (lcabj1)

Order

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO, filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Statement of Facts)(McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION for Permanent Injunction by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 22 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion for Summary Judgment and Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

NOTICE: As noted in the Court Order dated February 12, 2025, the parties shall appear in person for a preliminary injunction hearing on February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 25A. Members of the public can access the hearing via Toll Free Number 833-990-9400; Meeting ID 208322628. (zdrf)

Notice (Other)

NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Jeffress on behalf of HAMPTON DELLINGER (Jeffress, Amy) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that the temporary restraining order be extended for three days, through Saturday, March 1, 2025. See Order for details. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/26/2025. (lcabj1) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Preliminary Injunction

Minute Entry for Preliminary Injunction proceedings held on 2/26/2025 before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Arguments heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Janice Dickman) (zdrf)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Amy Berman Jackson held on February 26, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-66. Date of Issuance:February 27, 2025. Court Reporter: Janice Dickman, Telephone number: 202-354-3267, 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 3/20/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/30/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/28/2025.(Dickman, Janice) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Permanent Injunction filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Joinder by ARKALGUD LAKSHMINARASIMHA. "Leave to File Granted." Signed by Judge Amy B. Jackson on 2/28/2025 (zdp) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- ARKALGUD LAKSHMINARASIMHA; Motion to Intervene and Motion for Joinder This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to File Denied, Multiple Filings as Duplicative".. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/28/2025. (zdp) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Order on Motion for Joinder AND Order on Motion to Intervene

Order on Motion to Intervene

MINUTE ORDER denying 18 Motion to Intervene. Movant has not made a showing that he satisfies the requirements to intervene as of right under Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 24(a) because: (1) he is not given an unconditional right to intervene by any federal statute, and (2) he does not claim an interest relating to any property of transaction that is the subject of the action and is not so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede his ability to protect that interest. Movant has also not shown that the Court should exercise its discretion to grant permissive intervention under Rule 24(b)(1), since: (A) he is not given a conditional right to intervene by any federal statute, and (B) he does not have a claim or defense that shares a common question of law or fact with the main action. The issue before the Court is whether the effort to terminate the Special Counsel's position without identifying a reason comports with the relevant statute, 5 U.S.C.§ 1211(b), and whether that statute is constitutional. Those are questions of law, not fact. The Court understands that the movant has an opinion, based on the handling of a matter in which he was involved, concerning the Special Counsel's performance of his duties, but given the issues to be resolved in this case, movant's personal experience and opinion do not bear on the resolution of the purely legal issues presented. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/28/25. (DMK)

MINUTE ORDER denying 30 Motion to Intervene and denying 30 Motion for Joinder. Movant has not made a showing that he satisfies the requirements to intervene as of right under Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 24(a) because: (1) he is not given an unconditional right to intervene by any federal statute, and (2) he does not claim an interest relating to any property of transaction that is the subject of the action and is not so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede his ability to protect that interest. Movant has also not shown that the Court should exercise its discretion to grant permissive intervention under Rule 24(b)(1), since: (A) he is not given a conditional right to intervene by any federal statute, and (B) he does not have a claim or defense that shares a common question of law or fact with the main action. The issue before the Court is whether the effort to terminate the Special Counsel's position without identifying a reason comports with the relevant statute, 5 U.S.C.§ 1211(b), and whether that statute is constitutional. Those are questions of law, not fact, and movant's other matters do not bear on those questions. With respect to the motion for joinder, "[i]ntervention is used by a person who is outside the litigation and wishes to join it, while permissive joinder is initiated by a person who is already a party to the proceeding and wishes to bring in another party." 25 Fed. Proc., L. Ed. § 59:164; see Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 20. Because movant is not a party to this proceeding, joinder does not apply. For these reasons, the motion for intervention and the motion for joinder are hereby DENIED. Further, given that the movant has sent multiple, subsequent, duplicative filings to the court, which are insufficient for the same reasons, and that and that court staff have fielded multiple daily calls and emails from him, the Clerk of Court is direct not to accept any further filings from this movant. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/28/25. (DMK)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/1/2025. (lcabj1) (Main Document 32 replaced on 3/3/2025) (zdrf).

ORDER denying 22 defendants' motion for summary judgment and granting 23 plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment and granting declaratory and injunctive relief. See Order for details. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/1/2025. (lcabj1) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 33 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction, by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

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 34 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (zjd) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

MOTION to Stay re 33 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction, by SCOTT BESSENT, SERGIO GOR, KAREN GORMAN, KARL KAMMANN, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 36 Motion to Stay filed by HAMPTON DELLINGER. (Matz, Joshua) (Entered: 03/02/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Jeremy Samuel Bloch Newman on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Madeline M. McMahon (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

ORDER denying 36 defendants' motion to stay pending appeal. See Order for details. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/3/2025. (lcabj1) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kate Doniger on behalf of HAMPTON DELLINGER (Doniger, Kate) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Matthew Stern on behalf of HAMPTON DELLINGER (Stern, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DAMIAN R. NASTRI. "Leave to File Granted" Signed by Judge Amy B. Jackson on 3/3/2025 (zdp) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-5052 for 34 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT. (mg)

USCA Case Number

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion to Intervene

MINUTE ORDER denying as moot 42 Motion to Intervene or, alternatively, Leave to File Amicus Brief. The request is moot since the motions for summary judgment have been decided in a final order and the matter is now on appeal. In any event, movant did not satisfy the requirements to intervene as of right under Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 24(a), nor did movant show a basis for the Court to exercise its discretion to grant permissive intervention under Rule 24(b)(1) or to grant the alternative request to file an amicus brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/6/25. (DMK)

LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Arkalgud Lakshminarasimha, Objection to Order This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to File Denied, This case is no longer before this Court.". Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/20/2025. (zdp) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. In accordance with the March 27, 2025 order entered by the Court of Appeals, this case is hereby DISMISSED with prejudice. The Court recognizes that the plaintiff has dismissed his appeal, rendering it moot, but it would not have vacated its opinion. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/31/2025. (lcabj1)

.Order

MANDATE of USCA as to 15 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT ; USCA Case Number 25-5028. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order Filed on 2/15/2025)(zdp) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

1 USCA Order Filed on 2/15/2025

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MANDATE of USCA as to 7 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT ; USCA Case Number 25-5025. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order Filed on 2/12/2025)(zdp) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

1 USCA Order Filed on 2/12/2025

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MANDATE of USCA as to 34 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by KARL KAMMANN, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, KAREN GORMAN, SERGIO GOR, SCOTT BESSENT ; USCA Case Number 25-5052. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order Filed on 3/27/2025)(zdp) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

1 USCA Order Filed on 3/27/2025

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