Case: American Federation of Teachers v. Bessent

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11775871.), filed by Christopher Purdy, Kristofer Goldsmith, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Thomas Fant, American Federation of Teachers, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, National Federation of Federal Employees, Jason Cain, Clifford Grambo, Donald Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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Summons Issued 60 days as to Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Reassigned to Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Judge Deborah K. Chasanow no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John L. Schwab (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780001.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Xiaonan April Hu (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780072.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Victor Roman Leal (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780084.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carson J. Scott (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780219.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kristy Parker (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780235.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Shalini Goel Agarwal (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780243.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Daniel J. McNeil (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780258.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jessica A. Marsden (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780283.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Laurence M. Schwartztol (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780289.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jane Bentrott (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11780375.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Thomas Fant, American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Donald Martinez, Christopher Purdy, Kristofer Goldsmith, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Clifford Grambo, National Federation of Federal Employees, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redlined Amended Complaint)(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit)(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of John L. Schwab. Directing attorney John L. Schwab to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Xiaonan April Hu. Directing attorney Xiaonan April Hu to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 2/13/2025 (mh4s). (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Victor Roman Leal. Directing attorney Victor Roman Leal to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carson J. Scott. Directing attorney Carson J. Scott to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kristy Parker. Directing attorney Kristy Parker to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

QC NOTICE: 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Christopher Purdy, Kristofer Goldsmith, Thomas Fant, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, National Federation of Federal Employees, American Federation of Teachers, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Donald Martinez, Clifford Grambo, Jason Cain needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding missing or incomplete information. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jessica A. Marsden. Directing attorney Jessica A. Marsden to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Laurence M. Schwartztol. Directing attorney Laurence M. Schwartztol to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Shalini Goel Agarwal by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy. The fee has already been paid.(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jane Bentrott. Directing attorney Jane Bentrott to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/13/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER scheduling a hearing on 14 motion for a temporary restraining order for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Greenbelt Courthouse. The defendants' opposition is due Monday, February 17 at 12 p.m. The plaintiffs' reply is due Tuesday, February 18 at 12 p.m. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/14/2025. (rs10, Chambers) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of All Defendants (Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Telephone Conference held on 2/14/2025 before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (rc2s, Deputy Clerk)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Krause Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Robinson Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Gioeli Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Wenzler Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Ramada Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Supplemental Ramada Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Flagg Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Hogan Declaration, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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3 Exhibit 3 - Gioeli Declaration

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4 Exhibit 4 - Wenzler Declaration

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5 Exhibit 5 - Ramada Declaration

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6 Exhibit 6 - Supplemental Ramada Declaration

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7 Exhibit 7 - Flagg Declaration

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8 Exhibit 8 - Hogan Declaration

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9 Text of Proposed Order

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Declaration of Xiaonan April Hu, # 2 Exhibit - Attachments to Declaration of Xiaonan April Hu)(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

1 Exhibit - Declaration of Xiaonan April Hu

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NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum Opinion and Order, University of California Student Association v. Carter, et al., Civil Action No. 25-354 (RDM), ECF #20, (D.D.C. February 17, 2025))(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

1 Attachment Memorandum Opinion and Order, University of California Student Associ

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NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Margaret Hall on behalf of All Defendants (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth J. Shapiro on behalf of All Defendants (Shapiro, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Motion Hearing held on 2/19/2025 re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order before Judge Deborah L. Boardman.(Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp - 4A) (hcs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Correspondence re: Treating TRO Motion as Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Hogan Declaration Filed 2.19.2025)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel James McNeil on behalf of American Federation of Teachers (McNeil, Daniel) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Correspondence re: Treasury Employees (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - York Declaration, # 2 Attachment 2 - Order)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Correspondence re: Recent Decisions (Attachments: # 1 Attachment EDVA Decision, # 2 Attachment SDNY Decision)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 2/19/25, before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Total number of pages filed: 117. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/17/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2025. (Entered: 02/23/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/24/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by American Federation of Teachers (Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by National Active and Retired Federal Employees (Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by National Federation of Federal Employees (Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (Rodwin, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Status Report Submitted Jointly with Defendants by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy (Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Status Conference held on 2/26/2025 before Judge Deborah L. Boardman.(Court Reporter: FTR - 2C) (hcs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER directing the government to produce the administrative record by 5 p.m. on March 7, 2025. The plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction is due by 5 p.m. on March 10, 2025; the government's opposition is due by 5 p.m. on March 13, 2025; and the plaintiffs' reply is due by 5 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Plaintiffs shall notify the Court by midnight on March 8, 2025 if they seek limited discovery, and the government shall respond by midnight on March 9, 2025. The Court will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on March 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greenbelt Courthouse. The plaintiffs shall indicate in their briefing whether they believe witness testimony will be necessary at the hearing and, if so, whose testimony will be necessary and why. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/26/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Philip Humphreys on behalf of All Defendants (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Check Received on 03/03/2025 from Murphy Anderson PLLC. Check Number: 10147. Amount: $10.000.00. (bas, Deputy Clerk)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 2/26/2025, Status Conference before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia G. Mitchell, 410-962-3858, trish_mitchell@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 23. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/25/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/4/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/2/2025. (Entered: 03/04/2025)

Correspondence re: TRO (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER: For good cause, the Court extends 38 the Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") imposed on February 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until March 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., or until such time as the Court rules on the forthcoming preliminary injunction motion--whichever is earlier. The TRO is currently set to expire on March 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. This extension will protect the status quo and prevent the irreparable harm identified in 38 while the defendants produce the administrative record, the parties brief the preliminary injunction motion, and the Court holds a hearing on the preliminary injunction motion. The Court may, if there is good cause, extend the TRO for an additional period, but not beyond March 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/6/2025. (rs10, Chambers) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management of Filing of Administrative Records (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Administrative Record of the Office of Personnel Management, # 2 Exhibit Administrative Record of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, # 3 Exhibit Administrative Record of the U.S. Department of Education)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulated Protective Order)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MOTION for Discovery by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Extra-Record Discovery, # 2 Appendix of Xiaonan April Hu, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Text of Proposed Order)(Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 03/08/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 53 MOTION for Discovery filed by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management.(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/09/2025)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/10/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Wendy Qiuyu Xiao (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11831589.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Liam Gennari (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11831598.) by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy(Rodwin, David) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management re 51 Notice (Other), of Errata (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Affidavit of Xiaonan April Hu, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Text of Proposed Order)(Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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2 Affidavit of Xiaonan April Hu

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 56 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Wendy Qiuyu Xiao. Directing attorney Wendy Qiuyu Xiao to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 3/12/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Liam Gennari. Directing attorney Liam Gennari to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 3/12/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Matteson Decl., # 2 Affidavit Wenzler Decl.)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 59 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Xiaonan April Hu, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

NOTICE by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management of Filing of Supplement to the OPM Administrative Record and of Materials Filed in Alliance for Retired Americans v. Bessent, No. 25-cv-313 (D.D.C.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/15/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER For the reasons stated on the record today, for good cause, the Court extends 38 the Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") imposed on February 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until March 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., or until such time as the Court rules on 59 the plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion--whichever is earlier. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/17/2025. (rs10, Chambers) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

Motion Hearing held on 3/17/2025 re 59 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction before Judge Deborah L. Boardman.(Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp - 4A) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

FILED IN ERROR: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/17/25, before Judge Deborah L.Boardman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Total number of pages filed: 87. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/14/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/23/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/23/2025. Modified on 3/24/2025 (pk4). (Entered: 03/23/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION to Stay Pending Appeal filed by American Federation of Teachers, Jason Cain, Thomas Fant, Kristofer Goldsmith, Clifford Grambo, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Donald Martinez, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, National Federation of Federal Employees, Christopher Purdy.(Hu, Xiaonan) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-1282 for 70 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management, Scott Bessent, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, Denise Carter - Case Manager - Rachel Phillips. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 70 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

MOTION to Stay Pending Appeal by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shapiro, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/17/25, before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Total number of pages filed: 87. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/14/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/24/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/23/2025. (Entered: 03/24/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 68 Memorandum Opinion, 69 Order on Motion for Discovery, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and denying without prejudice 53 Motion for Extra-Record Discovery; Status Report due by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/24/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/24/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

PAPERLESS ORDER informing the government that if it intends to file a reply to the plaintiffs' opposition to 72 motion to stay, the reply is due by Thursday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/26/2025. (rs10, Chambers) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

ORDER Denying 72 Motion to Stay the Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/28/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER directing the parties to file a status report after the Fourth Circuit resolves the government's motion to stay the preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/1/2025. (rs10, Chambers) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

ORDER of USCA Court Denying initial hearing en banc and Granting appellants' motion to stay pending appeal as to 70 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management, Scott Bessent, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, Denise Carter. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Scott Bessent, Denise Carter, Charles Ezell, United States Department of Education, United States Department of the Treasury, Unites States Office of Personnel Management (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 82 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The defendants shall file their response to the plaintiffs' amended complaint within 30 days of the Fourth Circuit's decision on the defendants' appeal of this Court's preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/9/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 04/09/2025)