Case: Storch v. Hegseth

1:25-cv-00415 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Feb. 12, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the second Trump administration's immediate firing of over a dozen Inspectors General (IGs), who serve as independent watchdogs responsible for monitoring their assigned agencies for fraud, waste, and other misbehavior. (To see the Clearinghouse's collection of civil-service-related legal challenges to actions by the second Trump administration, click here.) On January 24, 2025, during the first week of his second term, President Donald Trump purported to remove from office…

This case challenged the second Trump administration's immediate firing of over a dozen Inspectors General (IGs), who serve as independent watchdogs responsible for monitoring their assigned agencies for fraud, waste, and other misbehavior. (To see the Clearinghouse's collection of civil-service-related legal challenges to actions by the second Trump administration, click here.)

On January 24, 2025, during the first week of his second term, President Donald Trump purported to remove from office more than a dozen IGs on account of “changing priorities.” This was communicated via a two-sentence email by leadership of the Office of Presidential Personnel. After, the head of each affected agency effectuated the terminations by removing the IGs’ access to agency devices, networks, and buildings. 

On February 12, 2025, the duly appointed/confirmed IGs of eight major U.S. agencies—the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, State, Agriculture, Education, Labor, and the Small Business Administration—filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs were represented by law firm WilmerHale. The plaintiffs brought this lawsuit against President Trump and the heads of the aforementioned eight major U.S. agencies to challenge their mass firings, which the plaintiffs alleged violated the Inspector General Act (IG Act) on two grounds. First, President Trump did not notify Congress about the planned removals at least 30 days before they occurred. Second, he did not provide a substantive, case-specific rationale for any of the terminations.

The complaint requested: (1) a declaration that the terminations contravened the IG Act and were legally ineffective, (2) a declaration that the plaintiffs remain the lawful IGs of their respective agencies for now, (3) an injunction barring the defendants from taking any further actions to obstruct the plaintiffs, and (4) all back pay and benefits owed. 

District Judge Ana C. Reyes was assigned to the case. 

On February 14, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a motion for emergency relief in the form of a declaratory judgment and an injunction. Judge Reyes rejected their requests on the same day (as reported here).

A few weeks later, on March 8, the parties agreed that the preliminary injunction hearing (originally scheduled for March 11) should be consolidated with a hearing on the merits of the plaintiffs' claims. A hearing on a permanent injunction was held on March 27, 2025. As reported, Judge Reyes expressed concern that even if a federal law requiring the President to notify Congress 30 days in advance before firing inspectors general is valid, requiring their reinstatement would have little impact and could cause disruption (because they could be put on administrative leave immediately then removed by the President again). However, per the article, she also "made clear that she was not comfortable with the idea of allowing Trump to violate the law without consequence." No decision on the injunction was made at the time. 

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Lacie Melasi (2/23/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Chutter-Ames, Hillary (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Beelaert, Jeffrey S. (District of Columbia)

Costello, David (District of Columbia)

DeSousa, Jeffrey Paul (District of Columbia)

Fiorile, Joseph (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-00415

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-00415

Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, and Memorandum in Support of Same

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69632418/storch-v-hegseth/

Last updated April 23, 2025, 6:32 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against DENISE L. CARTER, DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, DOROTHY A. FINK, PETE HEGSETH, VINCENT MICONE, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, GARY WASHINGTON, EVERETT M. WOODEL, JR ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11474237) filed by LARRY D. TURNER;, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, ROBERT P. STORCH, PHYLLIS K. FONG, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Addendum, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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Clearinghouse

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PACER

Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zmtm)

Feb. 12, 2025

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Notice of Error- New Case

Feb. 12, 2025

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SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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Feb. 12, 2025

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PACER

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 8 NOTICE of Appearance by David William Ogden on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Ogden, David).

Feb. 12, 2025

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PACER

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (zmtm)

Feb. 12, 2025

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE Re: U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. filed by LARRY D. TURNER;, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, ROBERT P. STORCH, PHYLLIS K. FONG, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - U.S. Attorney General)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

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Case randomly reassigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes. Judge Randolph D. Moss is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zdp) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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STANDING ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to comply with its Standing Order. See Standing Order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/12/2025. (lcacr1) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Seth Paul Waxman on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David William Ogden on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Ogden, David) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel S. Volchok on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Volchok, Daniel) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Addresses, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

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PACER

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 8 NOTICE of Appearance by David William Ogden on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Ogden, David).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 2/19/2025. (zhcn)

Feb. 12, 2025

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PACER

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 8 NOTICE of Appearance by David William Ogden on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER;, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Ogden, David).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 2/19/2025. (zhcn) RESOLVED..... 2/14/2025 (zapb).

Feb. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hillary Chutter-Ames on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Chutter-Ames, Hillary) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

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RECAP

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

Feb. 13, 2025

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PACER

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 10 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/13/2025. (lcacr1)

Feb. 13, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nicholas R. Werle, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11479644. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nicholas Werle in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

1 Declaration of Nicholas Werle in Support

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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Feb. 13, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy Samuel Bloch Newman on behalf of All Defendants (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

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Feb. 14, 2025

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PACER

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Feb. 14, 2025

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Seth P. Waxman and Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 65.1, # 3 Exhibit A to Waxman Declaration - CIGIE The Inspectors General, # 4 Exhibit B to Waxman Declaration - Letter from Grassley and Durbin, # 5 Exhibit C to Waxman Declaration - Press Gaggle Aboard AF1, Miami, # 6 Declaration of Phyllis K. Fong, # 7 Declaration of Robert P. Storch, # 8 Declaration of Michael J. Missal, # 9 Declaration of Christi A. Grimm, # 10 Declaration of Larry D. Turner, # 11 Declaration of Hannibal "Mike" Ware, # 12 Exhibit A to Ware Declaration - CIGIE Letter, # 13 Declaration of Cardell K. Richardson, # 14 Declaration of Sandra D. Bruce)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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2 Declaration of Seth P. Waxman and Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 65.1

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3 Exhibit A to Waxman Declaration - CIGIE The Inspectors General

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4 Exhibit B to Waxman Declaration - Letter from Grassley and Durbin

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5 Exhibit C to Waxman Declaration - Press Gaggle Aboard AF1, Miami

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6 Declaration of Phyllis K. Fong

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7 Declaration of Robert P. Storch

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8 Declaration of Michael J. Missal

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9 Declaration of Christi A. Grimm

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10 Declaration of Larry D. Turner

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11 Declaration of Hannibal "Mike" Ware

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12 Exhibit A to Ware Declaration - CIGIE Letter

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13 Declaration of Cardell K. Richardson

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14 Declaration of Sandra D. Bruce

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Feb. 14, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to confer and agree on a time for a virtual hearing this afternoon to take place no later than 5:00pm. Defendants need not respond to the Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction beforehand. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/14/2025. (lcacr1)

Feb. 14, 2025

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PACER

Minute Order: The Court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing scheduled for today, 2/14/2025 at a time later determined by the Court. The hearing can be accessed through dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 787605272. It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/14/2025. (zcll)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

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Minute Order: The Court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing scheduled for today, 2/14/2025 at 4:30PM ET. The hearing can be accessed through dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400, Meeting ID: 787605272. It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/14/2025. (zcll) Modified on 2/14/2025 to add time of hearing (zcll).

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NOTICE Regarding Virtual Hearing (Joint) by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE re Order, (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

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NOTICE of Hearing: Hearing re: ECF 14 set for 2/14/2025 at 4:30 PM by Telephonic/VTC (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcll)

Feb. 14, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Status Conference held on 2/14/2025 via zoom. Government's opposition to the Preliminary Injunction due by 2/21/2025. Plaintiffs' reply is due by 2/25/2025. (Court Reporter Chandra Kean.) (zcll)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Adam Reiser on behalf of US SENATORS (Reiser, David) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by William W. Taylor, III on behalf of US SENATORS (Taylor, William) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Aitan D. Goelman on behalf of US SENATORS (Goelman, Aitan) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, as Amici Curiae by US SENATORS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Goelman, Aitan) Modified on 2/18/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 19 MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, as Amici Curiae. The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zdp)

Feb. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, as Amici Curiae by US SENATORS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Goelman, Aitan) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Members of the U.S. Senate. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/18/2025. (lcacr1)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler Swafford on behalf of US SENATORS (Swafford, Tyler) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Nicholas Werle is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Ana C. Reyes on 2/19/2025. (lcacr1)

Feb. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Werle on behalf of ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Werle, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy, Crystal Love (crystal_love@dcd.uscourts.gov), to schedule a hearing on Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction for the week of March 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/20/2025. (lcacr1)

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

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

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

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

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NOTICE of Appearance by R. Trent McCotter on behalf of Eric J. Soskin (McCotter, R. Trent) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey S. Beelaert on behalf of Eric J. Soskin (Beelaert, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendants by Eric J. Soskin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(McCotter, R. Trent) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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RESPONSE re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, DOROTHY A. FINK, MARCO RUBIO, DENISE L. CARTER, GARY WASHINGTON, VINCENT MICONE, EVERETT M. WOODEL, JR, DONALD J. TRUMP, PETE HEGSETH. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....AMICUS BRIEF in Support of Defendants and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by STATE OF FLORIDA. (Forrester, Nathan) Modified on 2/24/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae brief by Eric J. Soskin. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/24/2025. (lcacr1)

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PACER

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 31 Amicus Brief. The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zdp)

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AMICUS BRIEF in Support of Defendants and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by STATE OF FLORIDA. (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF OF STATE OF TENNESSEE by STATE OF TENNESSEE. (Hermandorfer, Whitney) Modified on 2/24/2025 to correct filer at the request of counsel (zjm). (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Whitney D. Hermandorfer on behalf of STATE OF TENNESSEE (Hermandorfer, Whitney) Modified on 2/24/2025 to correct filer at the request of counsel (zjm). (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Fiorile on behalf of STATE OF TENNESSEE (Fiorile, Joseph) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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NOTICE of Hearing on 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 3/11/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcll)

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AMICUS BRIEF by ERIC J. SOSKIN. (zdp) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 Motion for TRO,,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, filed by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE. (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT OF PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. FTR PROCEEDINGS held before Judge Ana C. Reyes held on February 14, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-5. Date of Issuance:February 15, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chandra Kean, RMR, Telephone number 202-354-3404. 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 3/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/31/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/29/2025.(Kean, Chandra) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to file a Joint Status Report by March 7, 2025, stating whether the Court should hold the scheduled preliminary injunction hearing on March 11, 2025, or if instead the Court should consolidate the hearing with the merits per FRCP 65(a)(2). If the former, Plaintiffs should address briefly their current irreparable harm and why the public interest favors them given that, if reinstated, they might serve only 30 days and while on administrative leave. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/6/2025. (lcacr1)

March 6, 2025

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RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,, (Joint) filed by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE. (Waxman, Seth)

March 7, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court has received the parties' 39 Response to March 6 Order, in which the parties agree that the preliminary injunction hearing should be consolidated with a hearing on the merits of plaintiffs' claims. The Court will hold this consolidated hearing, but not on the current schedule. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the March 11, 2025 hearing and ORDERS the parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy, Alexander Burton (alexander_burton@dcd.uscourts.gov), to schedule a hearing on a permanent injunction for March 25, 26, or 27. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/8/25. (lcacr1)

March 8, 2025

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NOTICE by ROBERT P. STORCH, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE re 37 Reply to opposition to Motion, (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that a consolidated Motion Hearing be set for March 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Members of the public can access the hearing via Toll Free Number 833-990-9400; Meeting ID 787605272. Attendees using the public access telephone line are reminded of the general prohibition against recording and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/10/2025. (zdrf)

March 10, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The motions hearing on March 27, 2025, will now start at 2:30pm, not at 11:00am. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/25/2025. (lcacr1)

March 25, 2025

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March 25, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Motion Hearing held on 3/27/2025. Court heard oral arguments on the Plaintiffs' 14 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and took the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter Christine Asif.) (zakb)

March 27, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Ana C. Reyes held on 3/27/2025; Page Numbers: 1-103. Date of Issuance:4/2/2025. Court Reporter Christine T. Asif, Telephone number 202-354-3247, 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 4/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/1/2025.(Asif, Christine) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ann E. Himes on behalf of SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, ROBERT P. STORCH, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Himes, Ann) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Yood on behalf of SANDRA D. BRUCE, PHYLLIS K. FONG, CHRISTI A. GRIMM, MICHAEL J. MISSAL, CARDELL K. RICHARDSON, SR, ROBERT P. STORCH, LARRY D. TURNER, HANNIBAL MIKE WARE (Yood, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by KWAME GYAMFI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zdp) Modified docket text on 4/15/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 46 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Kwame Gyamfi. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/18/2025. (lcacr1)

April 18, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Appointments/Civil Service)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 12, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The duly appointed/confirmed Inspectors General of eight major U.S. agencies—the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, State, Agriculture, Education, Labor, and the Small Business Administration

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-DOJ federal government plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of State (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Education (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Agriculture (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Labor (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Small Business Administration (- United States (national) -), Federal

President Donald Trump (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Defense (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Civil Service