Case: New Mexico v. Musk

1:25-cv-00429 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 2025

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This lawsuit challenges Elon Musk’s role in the second Trump administration, asserting that he performed significant governmental duties without official nomination by the President or confirmation by the Senate. On February 13, 2025, fourteen states—New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington—represented by their respective attorneys general, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Musk, his "Department of Governmental Efficiency" ("DOGE"), and Donald Trump. They alleged that Musk acted as a principal officer, and therefore, his actions in the administration without Senate confirmation violated the Appointments Clause and exceeded statutory authority. The case was assigned to District Judge Tanya Chutkan.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14158, creating DOGE and its temporary subsidiary, the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization. According to the complaint, Musk—designated a "special government employee"—was granted sweeping authority across the Executive Branch, including directing federal employees, accessing classified systems, terminating personnel, halting government contracts, and dismantling federal agencies. The plaintiffs alleged these actions were ultra vires, exceeding Musk’s lawful authority and violating constitutional and statutory law. They argued Musk exercised more power than any non-president in modern history without being appointed or confirmed as an officer of the United States, thereby circumventing constitutional requirements, disrupting congressional oversight, and undermining separation of powers. The plaintiffs further asserted that Musk and DOGE’s unauthorized actions threatened state sovereignty by jeopardizing federal-state partnerships, disrupting funding for essential programs, and creating uncertainty in federally funded state initiatives.

Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief to restore constitutional governance and halt further unauthorized exercises of executive power.

On February 18, 2025, Judge Chutken declined to grant a temporary restraining order, explaining:

Plaintiffs have not adequately linked Defendants’ actions to imminent harm to Plaintiff States in particular. . . . That said, Plaintiffs raise a colorable Appointments Clause claim with serious implications. Musk has not been nominated by the President nor confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as constitutionally required for officers who exercise “significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States.” Bypassing this “significant structural safeguard[] of the constitutional scheme,” Musk has rapidly taken steps to fundamentally reshape the Executive Branch. Even Defendants concede there is no apparent “source of legal authority granting [DOGE] the power” to take some of the actions challenged here. Accepting Plaintiffs’ allegations as true, Defendants’ actions are thus precisely the “Executive abuses” that the Appointments Clause seeks to prevent. But even a strong merits argument cannot secure a temporary restraining order at this juncture. . . . [The Court] cannot issue a TRO, especially one as wide-ranging as Plaintiffs' request, without clear evidence of imminent, irreparable harm to these Plaintiffs. The current record does not meet that standard.

On March 12, 2025, Judge Chutkan granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ motion for expedited discovery, allowing written discovery from Elon Musk, DOGE, and the U.S. DOGE Temporary Organization. Discovery was limited to information about agencies, employees, contracts, grants, and federal funding directly involving the plaintiff states, excluding President Trump. The court also modified the language of one interrogatory to focus on directives rather than recommendations. Defendants were ordered to produce requested documents and respond to interrogatories within 21 days, and their request to stay discovery was denied. Judge Chutkan further ruled that the plaintiffs’ forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction would be consolidated with a hearing on the merits under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(a)(2), expediting resolution.

However, on March 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of Musk, DOGE, the U.S. DOGE Temporary Organization, and President Trump, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the March 12 discovery order. The petition argued that the order violated separation-of-powers principles, improperly subjected White House officials to discovery, and was overly broad. Citing Cheney v. U.S. District Court for D.C., the government asserted that discovery against the Office of the President should be reserved for exceptional circumstances and contended that the district court failed to consider alternative resolutions. The petition sought to have the appellate court quash the discovery order and stay proceedings pending resolution.

Back in the district court, on March 20, 2025, Judge Chutkan consolidated this case with Japanese American Citizens League v. Musk (1:25-cv-00643), directing all filings to proceed under the lead case number. Several public interest plaintiffs—including the Japanese American Citizens League, Sierra Club, and Union of Concerned Scientists—sought to intervene and filed motions to proceed under pseudonyms and for expedited discovery, with briefing continuing through late March.

On March 26, 2025, the D.C. Circuit in In re Musk, No. 25-5072. 2025 WL 926608, granted an emergency stay, and Judge Chutkan accordingly stayed the March 12 discovery order and vacated a scheduled status hearing. This stay effectively paused discovery and related proceedings during the pendency of the mandamus petition.

Then, on May 6, 2025, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss, arguing lack of jurisdiction and requesting dismissal of the Japanese American Citizens League plaintiffs’ complaint. On May 27, 2025, Judge Chutkan denied in part and granted in part the motion to dismiss. The court found the plaintiffs had adequately alleged that Musk and DOGE qualified as “officers of the United States” under the Appointments Clause and that their actions could plausibly amount to significant executive power beyond that permissible for a special government employee. The court also held that the plaintiffs sufficiently alleged concrete and ongoing injuries supporting their standing to sue. However, the court dismissed President Trump from the lawsuit based on longstanding precedent barring injunctive relief against a sitting President for official actions. On June 6, 2025, the plaintiff states filed a motion in the district court to vacate the March 12 discovery order, explaining that they no longer planned to file a motion for preliminary relief, which was the basis for the expedited discovery. Citing the appellate court's stay, the district court, on June 10, 2025, held that it lacked authority to vacate the order, and therefore deferred resolution of the motion pending further action from the appellate court. Thereafter, on June 16, 2025, filed a motion to govern further proceedings in the appellate court.

On July 11, 2025, the D.C. Circuit denied the mandamus petition challenging the discovery order, returned the case to the district court, and lifted the stay that had paused discovery since March 26. As a result, Judge Chutkan’s March 12 order authorizing written discovery against Musk and DOGE is now fully in effect, and the plaintiff states may resume efforts to obtain information concerning agencies, employees, contracts, grants, and federal funding involving the defendants.

The case remains ongoing in the district court.

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Karma Karira (5/7/2025)

Victoria Tan (7/28/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Appel, Rachel (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Attorney, Gerard Joseph

Attorney, Joshua Dos

Attorney, Mark Reiling

Attorney, Eric Dean

Judge(s)

Chutkan, Tanya Sue (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Appel, Rachel (District of Columbia)

Barr, Daniel Clayton (District of Columbia)

Bendor, Joshua (District of Columbia)

Buxton, Maria Florence (District of Columbia)

Carrete, Astrid (District of Columbia)

Cedrone, Gerard J. (District of Columbia)

Day, David Dana (District of Columbia)

Downs, Carolyn (District of Columbia)

Endres, Kelsey (District of Columbia)

Evans, Jason (District of Columbia)

Ferguson, Robert Brent (District of Columbia)

Fernandes, Kalikoonalani Diara (District of Columbia)

Grayson, James (District of Columbia)

Green, Nicholas Reiss (District of Columbia)

Grunberg, Emma (District of Columbia)

Hamilton, Kate (District of Columbia)

Holzman, Timothy James (District of Columbia)

Huddleston, Kathryn Lynn (District of Columbia)

Kane, Ryan (District of Columbia)

Katz, Joshua (District of Columbia)

Kidd, Jeff (District of Columbia)

Kirschner, Adam (District of Columbia)

Lenz, Daniel Spector (District of Columbia)

Malloy, Tara (District of Columbia)

Marshall, Brian Simmonds (District of Columbia)

Perfrement, Steven J. (District of Columbia)

Potchen, Joseph E (District of Columbia)

Samant, Anjana (District of Columbia)

Simard-Halm, Malina (District of Columbia)

Spiva, Bruce Van (District of Columbia)

Stern, Heidi Parry (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Gardner, Joshua Edward (District of Columbia)

Graver, Harry (District of Columbia)

Hartlieb, Garry Daniel (District of Columbia)

Lynch, Christopher M. (District of Columbia)

Siler, Jacob Stephen (District of Columbia)

Wen, James (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Attorney, Gerard Joseph

Attorney, Joshua Dos

Attorney, Mark Reiling

Attorney, Eric Dean

Becker-Cohen, Miriam (District of Columbia)

Esquire, Katherine Connolly

Esquire, Gerard J.

Gorod, Brianne Jenna (District of Columbia)

Kramer, Elizabeth C.

Solicitor, Heidi Parry

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2 1:25-cv-00429	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Feb. 13, 2025	Feb. 13, 2025 Complaint
6 1:25-cv-00429	Plaintiff States' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
20 1:25-cv-00429	Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Revised Proposed Temporary Restraining Order	Feb. 15, 2025	Feb. 15, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
20 1:25-cv-00429	Defendants’ Response to Plaintiffs’ Revised Proposed Temporary Restraining Order	Feb. 15, 2025	Feb. 15, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
24 1:25-cv-00429	Notice	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 Other
21 1:25-cv-00429	Reply in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
29 1:25-cv-00429	Memorandum Opinion and Order State of New Mexico v. Musk	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 520583
60 1:25-cv-00429	Memorandum Opinion	March 12, 2025	March 12, 2025 Order/Opinion 770 F.Supp.3d 192
67 1:25-cv-00429	Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
90 1:25-cv-00429	Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss JACL Plaintiffs' Complaint	May 6, 2025	May 6, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Title	Description		External URL Date / External URL
EO 14158 - Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" President Donald Trump	Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President's DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.	Jan. 20, 2025	Jan. 20, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69638651/state-of-new-mexico-v-musk/

Last updated Sept. 7, 2025, 9:10 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO et al.(Samant, Anjana) Modified filer on 2/14/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 02/13/2025)	Feb. 13, 2025	Feb. 13, 2025 RECAP
2	COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants Elon Musk, in his official capacity; US DOGE Service; US DOGE Service Temporary Organization; Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11479630) filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Chapman-C, # 2 Declaration Padilla, # 3 Declaration Nair, # 4 Declaration Gilliam, # 5 Declaration Chang, # 6 Declaration Henderon, # 7 Declaration Brunelli, # 8 Declaration Bush-Koleszar, # 9 Declaration Clinton)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/13/2025) 1 Declaration Chapman-C View on RECAP 2 Declaration Padilla View on RECAP 3 Declaration Nair View on RECAP 4 Declaration Gilliam View on RECAP 5 Declaration Chang View on RECAP 6 Declaration Henderon View on RECAP 7 Declaration Brunelli View on RECAP 8 Declaration Bush-Koleszar View on RECAP 9 Declaration Clinton View on RECAP	Feb. 13, 2025	Feb. 13, 2025 Clearinghouse
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard J. Cedrone on behalf of MASSACHUSETTS (Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 02/13/2025)	Feb. 13, 2025	Feb. 13, 2025 RECAP
4	REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to each Defendant filed by NEW MEXICO, STATE OF. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant ELON MUSK, # 2 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant US DOGE SERVICE, # 3 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant US DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, # 4 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/13/2025) 1 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant ELON MUSK View on RECAP 2 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant US DOGE SERVICE View on RECAP 3 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant US DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION View on RECAP 4 Summons Request to Issue to Defendant PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP View on RECAP	Feb. 13, 2025	Feb. 13, 2025 RECAP
10	ERRATA by STATE OF NEW MEXICO re 2 Complaint,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit [CORRECTED] Complaint)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/14/2025) 1 Exhibit [CORRECTED] Complaint View on RECAP	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
11	NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy James Holzman on behalf of STATE OF CONNECTICUT (Holzman, Timothy) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
12	REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to all Defendants filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to Def Musk, # 2 Summons to Def Pres. Trump, # 3 Summons to US DOGE Service, # 4 Summons to US DOGE Service Temp Org, # 5 Summons to All Defendants via US Attorney's Office, # 6 Summons to All Defendants via US Attorney General, DOJ)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/14/2025) 1 Summons to Def Musk View on RECAP 2 Summons to Def Pres. Trump View on RECAP 3 Summons to US DOGE Service View on RECAP 4 Summons to US DOGE Service Temp Org View on RECAP 5 Summons to All Defendants via US Attorney's Office View on RECAP 6 Summons to All Defendants via US Attorney General, DOJ View on RECAP	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
13	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth Kramer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11481952. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV-E Kramer, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Stand-E Kramer)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/14/2025) 1 Declaration for PHV-E Kramer View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Stand-E Kramer View on RECAP	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
14	NOTICE of Appearance by Jeff Kidd on behalf of STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Kidd, Jeff) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
15	NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Bendor on behalf of STATE OF ARIZONA (Bendor, Joshua) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
16	NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Kane on behalf of STATE OF VERMONT (Kane, Ryan) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
17	NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Kirschner on behalf of STATE OF MARYLAND (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
18	NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Simmonds Marshall on behalf of STATE OF OREGON (Marshall, Brian) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
5	NOTICE of Appearance by Anjana Samant on behalf of NEW MEXICO, STATE OF (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
6	Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Counsel's certificate of Notice to Defendants, # 2 Exhibit of Chapman-See, # 3 Exhibit of Padilla, # 4 Exhibit of Nair, # 5 Exhibit of Gilliam, # 6 Exhibit of Chang, # 7 Exhibit of Henderson, # 8 Exhibit of Brunelli, # 9 Exhibit of Bush-Koleszar, # 10 Exhibit of Clinton, # 11 Exhibit of Propst, # 12 Exhibit of Beckham, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/14/2025) 1 Declaration Counsel's certificate of Notice to Defendants View on RECAP 2 Exhibit of Chapman-See View on RECAP 3 Exhibit of Padilla View on RECAP 4 Exhibit of Nair View on RECAP 5 Exhibit of Gilliam View on RECAP 6 Exhibit of Chang View on RECAP 7 Exhibit of Henderson View on RECAP 8 Exhibit of Brunelli View on RECAP 9 Exhibit of Bush-Koleszar View on RECAP 10 Exhibit of Clinton View on RECAP 11 Exhibit of Propst View on RECAP 12 Exhibit of Beckham View on RECAP 13 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 Clearinghouse
7	CIVIL COVER SHEET CORRECTED by STATE OF NEW MEXICO filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO.(Samant, Anjana) (Main Document 7 replaced on 2/14/2025) (znmw). (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
8	NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Edward Gardner on behalf of All Defendants (Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 02/14/2025)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
9	SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/14/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 RECAP
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Cover Sheet. The following error(s) need correction: Incomplete civil cover sheet - missing attorney signature. Please file the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms using the event Civil Cover Sheet. Form filed as fillable PDF. Please file form in a non-fillable PDF format. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmw)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	Notice of Error- New Case	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (znmw)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 4 Request for Summons to Issue,. 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. (znmw)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 4 Request for Summons to Issue,. 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. (znmw)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' 6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 483633106). 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 any 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' 6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). 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 any 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/14/2025 to correct public line (zcll).	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 9 In Person or VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The parties should be prepared to answer factual questions and set an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' 6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). 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 any 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/14/2025 to correct public line (zcll).	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: As stated in the motions hearing today, Plaintiffs are hereby ORDERED to file a revised proposed order for the 6 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 5:00 PM on February 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/14/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 2/14/2025 re 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Court Reporter Christine Asif. (ztl)	Feb. 14, 2025	Feb. 14, 2025 PACER
19	NOTICE of Proposed Order by STATE OF NEW MEXICO (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order pursuant to Court's 2/14/2025 Minute Order, # 2 Supplement Notice in support or Proposed TRO)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/15/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order pursuant to Court's 2/14/2025 Minute Order View on RECAP 2 Supplement Notice in support or Proposed TRO View on RECAP	Feb. 15, 2025	Feb. 15, 2025 RECAP
20	RESPONSE re 19 Notice of Proposed Order filed by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 02/15/2025)	Feb. 15, 2025	Feb. 15, 2025 Clearinghouse
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET by Telephonic/VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan.	Feb. 16, 2025	Feb. 16, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET by Telephonic/VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). 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 any 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/16/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 16, 2025	Feb. 16, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	Feb. 16, 2025	Feb. 16, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on February 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET by Telephonic/VTC via Zoom before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 493633106). 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 any 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/16/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 16, 2025	Feb. 16, 2025 PACER
21	REPLY to opposition to motion re 6 Motion for TRO,, filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/17/2025)	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 Clearinghouse
22	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph E. Potchen, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11483992. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV-E Potchen, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Stand-E Kramer)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/17/2025) 1 Declaration for PHV-E Potchen View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Stand-E Kramer View on RECAP	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 RECAP
23	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason Evans, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11484057. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PHV-J Evans, # 2 Exhibit COGS-J Evans)(Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/17/2025) 1 Declaration for PHV-J Evans View on RECAP 2 Exhibit COGS-J Evans View on RECAP	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 RECAP
24	NOTICE by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP re Motion Hearing, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Joshua Fisher)(Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 02/17/2025) 1 Declaration Declaration of Joshua Fisher View on RECAP	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 Clearinghouse
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 2/17/2025 re 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. The Court takes the motion under advisement. Ruling forthcoming. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zcll)	Feb. 17, 2025	Feb. 17, 2025 PACER
25	NOTICE of Appearance by James Grayson on behalf of STATE OF NEW MEXICO (Grayson, James) (Entered: 02/18/2025)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 RECAP
26	ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Endres, (State of Washington) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11485836. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for PVH-K Endres, # 2 Exhibit COGS-K Endres)(Samant, Anjana) Modified on 2/19/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/18/2025) 1 Declaration for PVH-K Endres View on RECAP 2 Exhibit COGS-K Endres View on RECAP	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 RECAP
27	TRANSCRIPT OF TRO MOTION HEARING before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan held on February 17, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-36. Date of Issuance: 2/18/2025. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 3/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/19/2025.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 02/18/2025)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
28	NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Reiss Green on behalf of STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Green, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/18/2025)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 RECAP
29	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: DENYING 6 Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) (Entered: 02/18/2025)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 Clearinghouse
	Motion Hearing	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 2/14/2025 re 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Court Reporter Christine Asif. (ztl)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jason Evans is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Michigan 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jason Evans is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Michigan 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jason Evans is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Michigan 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kelsey Endres is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Washington 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kelsey Endres is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Washington 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kelsey Endres is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Washington 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO(zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Elizabeth Kramer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Minnesota 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Elizabeth Kramer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Minnesota 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO (zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Elizabeth Kramer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff State of Minnesota 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO (zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
	VACATED pursuant to MINUTE ORDER ENTERED ON 2/19/2025.....MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Joseph Potchen is hereby admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiff People of the State of Michigan 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/18/2025. (lccc) Modified on 2/19/2025 to vacate MO (zcll).	Feb. 18, 2025	Feb. 18, 2025 PACER
30	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of STATE OF MINNESOTA (Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified on 2/19/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/19/2025)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 RECAP
31	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey Endres on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Endres, Kelsey) Modified on 2/20/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/19/2025)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 RECAP
32	PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE From Plaintiffs and Defendants by STATE OF NEW MEXICO. (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 02/19/2025)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 RECAP
	.Order	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Minute Orders granting 13, 22, 23, and 26 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice are hereby VACATED. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(e)(2), an attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must file a motion signed by a sponsoring member of the Bar of this Court. Attorneys solely permitted to appear pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(g) cannot sponsor pro hac vice motions. Counsel may seek to appear in compliance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(e) or (g). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/19/2025. (lccc)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph E. Potchen, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11483992. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason Evans, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11484057. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Endres, (State of Washington) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11485836. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 13 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth Kramer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11481952. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph E. Potchen, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11483992. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason Evans, (State of Michigan) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11484057. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kelsey Endres, (State of Washington) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11485836. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 13 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth Kramer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11481952. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 30 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm)	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 PACER
33	NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Evans on behalf of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (Evans, Jason) (Entered: 02/20/2025)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
34	NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph E Potchen on behalf of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (Potchen, Joseph) (Entered: 02/20/2025)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
35	SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 02/20/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
36	ORDER re briefing schedule for motion for expedited discovery, motion to dismiss, and motion for preliminary injunction. See text of order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/20/2025. (lccc) (Entered: 02/20/2025)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
37	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey Endres on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Endres, Kelsey) Modified on 2/21/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/20/2025)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
38	NOTICE of Appearance by Heidi Parry Stern on behalf of STATE OF NEVADA (Stern, Heidi) (Entered: 02/20/2025)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 RECAP
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 31 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 - Please refile. (zjm)	Feb. 20, 2025	Feb. 20, 2025 PACER
39	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of STATE OF MINNESOTA (Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified on 2/21/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
40	NOTICE of Appearance by Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes on behalf of STATE OF HAWAII (Fernandes, Kalikoonalani) (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
41	NOTICE of Appearance by David Dana Day on behalf of STATE OF HAWAII (Day, David) (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
42	NOTICE of Appearance by Harry Graver on behalf of All Defendants (Graver, Harry) (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
43	NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Clayton Barr on behalf of STATE OF ARIZONA (Barr, Daniel) (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
44	NOTICE of Appearance by Malina Simard-Halm on behalf of STATE OF NEW MEXICO (Simard-Halm, Malina) (Entered: 02/21/2025)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 RECAP
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 37 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 (zjm)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 37 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 (zjm)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 PACER
	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 39 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Pursuant to Minute Order filed 02/19/2025 (zjm)	Feb. 21, 2025	Feb. 21, 2025 PACER
45	MOTION for Discovery (Expedited Discovery) by STATE OF ARIZONA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bendor, Joshua) (Entered: 02/24/2025) 1 Exhibit View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Feb. 24, 2025	Feb. 24, 2025 RECAP
46	LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- CODY R. HART & DERRILL J. FUSSELL This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "LEAVE TO FILE DENIED. Courts have wide discretion in deciding whether to grant a third party leave to file an amicus brief. Amicus participation is only for the benefit of the court. Accordingly, it is solely within the courts discretion to determine the fact, extent, and manner of participation. At this time, the court does not find that third-party submissions will help the court. " Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 02/24/2025. (zjm) (Entered: 02/25/2025)	Feb. 24, 2025	Feb. 24, 2025 PACER
47	NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob Stephen Siler on behalf of All Defendants (Siler, Jacob) (Entered: 02/28/2025)	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2025 RECAP
48	Memorandum in opposition to re 45 Motion for Discovery filed by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Siler, Jacob) (Entered: 02/28/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 28, 2025 RECAP
49	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan held on 2/14/25; Page Numbers: 1-58. Date of Issuance:3/3/25. 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 3/24/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/1/2025.(Asif, Christine) (Entered: 03/03/2025)	March 3, 2025	March 3, 2025 PACER
50	NOTICE of Appearance by Kelsey Endres on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Endres, Kelsey) (Entered: 03/03/2025)	March 3, 2025	March 3, 2025 RECAP
51	REPLY to opposition to motion re 45 Motion for Discovery Plaintiff States' Reply in Support of Their Motion for Expedited Discovery filed by STATE OF ARIZONA. (Bendor, Joshua) (Entered: 03/03/2025)	March 3, 2025	March 3, 2025 RECAP
52	NOTICE of Appearance by James Wen on behalf of All Defendants (Wen, James) (Entered: 03/04/2025)	March 4, 2025	March 4, 2025 RECAP
53	NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Grunberg on behalf of STATE OF WASHINGTON (Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 03/04/2025)	March 4, 2025	March 4, 2025 RECAP
54	NOTICE Plaintiff States' Supplemental Notice in Support of Motion for Expedited Discovery by STATE OF ARIZONA re 51 Reply to opposition to Motion, 45 Motion for Discovery (Bendor, Joshua) (Entered: 03/05/2025)	March 5, 2025	March 5, 2025 RECAP
55	NOTICE of Appearance by Astrid Carrete on behalf of STATE OF NEW MEXICO (Carrete, Astrid) (Entered: 03/07/2025)	March 7, 2025	March 7, 2025 PACER
56	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 02-25-2025. (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 03/07/2025)	March 7, 2025	March 7, 2025 RECAP
57	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/25/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/26/2025. (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 03/07/2025)	March 7, 2025	March 7, 2025 RECAP
58	MOTION to Dismiss by ELON MUSK, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE TEMPORARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 03/07/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	March 7, 2025	March 7, 2025 Clearinghouse
59	NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Katz on behalf of STATE OF ARIZONA (Katz, Joshua) (Entered: 03/10/2025)	March 10, 2025	March 10, 2025 PACER
60	MEMORANDUM OPINION re: Plaintiffs' 45 Motion for Expedited Discovery. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/12/2025. (lccc) (Entered: 03/12/2025)	March 12, 2025	March 12, 2025 Clearinghouse
61	ORDER GRANTING in part and DENYING in part Plaintiffs' 45 Motion for Expedited Discovery. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/12/2025. (lccc) (Entered: 03/12/2025)	March 12, 2025	March 12, 2025 RECAP
65	LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- JUDON WITHAM - Motion. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. LEAVE TO FILE DENIED. Movant has not made a showing that he satisfies the requirements to intervene as of right under Fed. R. Civ. P. 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. The Court will not exercise its discretion to grant permissive intervention under Rule 24(b)(1). Courts have wide discretion in deciding whether to grant a third party leave to file an amicus brief. Amicus participation is only for the benefit of the court. Accordingly, it is solely within the court's discretion to determine the fact, extent, and manner of participation. At this time, the court does not find that third-party submissions will help the court." Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/13/2025. (zjm) (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 13, 2025	March 13, 2025 PACER

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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

Appointments/Civil Service

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 13, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Fourteen state governments (New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan, California, Connecticut, Hawai’i, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington)

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Department of Government Efficiency (- United States (national) -), Federal

United States of America (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details