Case: Harris v. Bessent

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11473515) filed by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Summons for Attorney General, # 4 Summons Summons for Scott Bessent, # 5 Summons Summons for Sergio Gor, # 6 Summons Summons for Henry Kerner, # 7 Summons Summons for Trent Morse, # 8 Summons Summons for Donald Trump, # 9 Summons Summons for USAO, # 10 Summons Summons for Vought)(Kator, Michael) Modified attorney on 2/12/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 02/11/2025)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Summons Summons for Attorney General

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4 Summons Summons for Scott Bessent

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5 Summons Summons for Sergio Gor

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6 Summons Summons for Henry Kerner

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7 Summons Summons for Trent Morse

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8 Summons Summons for Donald Trump

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9 Summons Summons for USAO

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10 Summons Summons for Vought

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Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Compliance Report, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Linda Marie Correia on behalf of CATHY A. HARRIS (Correia, Linda) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (znmw)

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SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 1 Complaint. Please note the following error for future filings: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Do not refile; future non-compliant documents may be entered in error. (znmw)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 2 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on the matter on February 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 23A. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall serve Defendants with a copy of this order immediately upon receipt. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/12/2025. (lcrc3)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 2/13/2025 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 23A- In Person before Judge Rudolph Contreras. (tj)

NOTICE of Appearance by Madeline McMahon on behalf of All Defendants (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Motion Hearing held on 2/13/2025 re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by plaintiff CATHY A. HARRIS Oral argument heard, and plaintiff shall file a reply to the government's opposition by 2/14/2025. The court takes the motion under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tim Miller) (tj)

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Memorandum in opposition to re 2 Motion for TRO filed by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

NOTICE: The Court will provide public access to the motion hearing in this matter now scheduled for 2/13/2025 at 3:00pm before the Hon. Rudolph Contreras. Members of the public shall adhere to the rules set forth on the Court's website. Toll Free Number: (833) 990-9400; Meeting ID 698780857. (tj)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Motion Hearing held on 2/13/2025 re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by plaintiff CATHY A. HARRIS. Oral argument heard, and plaintiff shall file a reply to the government's opposition by 2/14/2025. The court takes the motion under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tim Miller) (tj)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO filed by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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ORDER granting 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/18/2025. (lcrc3) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/18/2025. (lcrc3)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeremy Wright, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11486595. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of J.Wright, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Name- Jeremy Wright. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please file certificate as an Errata. (lcrc3)

ERRATA Submission of Certificate of Good Standing by CATHY A. HARRIS re 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Jeremy D. Wright is admitted to represent Plaintiff Cathy A. Harris pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.6(a). Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/19/2025. (lcrc3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy D. Wright on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Motions due by 2/23/2025. Responses due by 2/28/2025 Replies due by 3/2/2025. Status Report due by 2/19/2025 Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 23A- In Person before Judge Rudolph Contreras. (tj)

Joint STATUS REPORT by CATHY A. HARRIS, SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. (Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 8 Order on Motion for TRO by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (McMahon, Madeline) Modified event on 2/20/2025 (mg). (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 14 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (mg) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

MOTION to Stay re 8 Order on Motion for TRO Pending Appeal by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. (McMahon, Madeline) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

RESPONSE re 16 MOTION to Stay re 8 Order on Motion for TRO Pending Appeal filed by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

ORDER denying 16 Motion to Stay Temporary Restraining Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/20/2025. (lcrc3) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-5037 for 14 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by RUSSELL T. VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, TRENT MORSE, SCOTT BESSENT. (mg)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Neal Kumar Katyal, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11497771. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Neal Kumar Katyal, # 2 Exhibit Katyal Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/22/2025)

1 Declaration Declaration of Neal Kumar Katyal

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nathaniel A.G. Zelinsky, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11497772. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Nathaniel A.G. Zelinsky, # 2 Exhibit Zelinsky Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/22/2025)

1 Declaration Declaration of Nathaniel A.G. Zelinsky

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2 Exhibit Zelinsky Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ezra Louvis, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11497773. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ezra Louvis, # 2 Exhibit Louvis Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Riggs, Kerrie) (Entered: 02/22/2025)

1 Declaration Declaration of Ezra Louvis

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2 Exhibit Louvis Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Judgment, MOTION for Permanent Injunction, MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION for Writ of Mandamus, MOTION for Declaratory Judgment by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Cathy A. Harris, # 4 Exhibit Termination Email)(Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

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2 Statement of Facts

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Cathy A. Harris

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4 Exhibit Termination Email

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MINUTE ORDER granting 19, 20, 21 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Neal K. Katyal, Nathaniel A.G. Zelinsky, and Ezra P. Louvis are admitted to represent Plaintiff Cathy A. Harris pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.6(a). Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/24/2025. (lcrc3)

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

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gorod, Brianne) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

1 Appendix Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nathaniel Avi Gideon Zelinsky on behalf of CATHY A. HARRIS (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ezra Louvis on behalf of CATHY A. HARRIS (Louvis, Ezra) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Neal Kumar Katyal on behalf of CATHY A. HARRIS (Katyal, Neal) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF TRO HEARING before Judge Rudolph Contreras held on 2-13-25; Page Numbers: 1-19; Date of Issuance: 2-26-25; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone Number (202) 354-3111. 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 3/19/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/29/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2025.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Jeremy Samuel Bloch Newman on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Madeline M. McMahon (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Paul DeSousa, I on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Andrew Forrester on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Forrester, Nathan) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Darrick Monson on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Monson, Darrick) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by David Costello on behalf of STATE OF FLORIDA (Costello, David) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

RESPONSE re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Judgment MOTION for Permanent Injunction MOTION for Summary Judgment MOTION for Writ of Mandamus MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE OF FLORIDA. (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Whitney D. Hermandorfer on behalf of STATE OF TENNESSEE (Hermandorfer, Whitney) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Fiorile on behalf of STATE OF TENNESSEE (Fiorile, Joseph) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE OF TENNESSEE. (Hermandorfer, Whitney) (Entered: 03/01/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Motion for Judgment,, Motion for Permanent Injunction,, Motion for Summary Judgment,, Motion for Writ of Mandamus,, Motion for Declaratory Judgment, filed by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/02/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction 22 held on 3/3/2025. Oral argument heard, and the court takes the motion under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tim Miller) (tj)

MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and that the brief is DEEMED FILED. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/4/2025. (lcrc3)

ORDER granting 22 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and granting declaratory and injunctive relief. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/4/2025. (lcrc3) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 22 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and granting declaratory and injunctive relief. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/4/2025. (lcrc3) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 39 Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Judgment, Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Order on Motion for Writ of Mandamus, 40 Memorandum & Opinion by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

MOTION to Stay Court's Order Pending Appeal by SCOTT BESSENT, TRENT MORSE, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, DONALD J. TRUMP, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (zjm) (Main Document 43 replaced on 3/4/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 03/04/2025)

RESPONSE re 42 MOTION to Stay Court's Order Pending Appeal filed by CATHY A. HARRIS. (Wright, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER. (mg) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-5055 for 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by RUSSELL T. VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, SERGIO GOR, HENRY J. KERNER, TRENT MORSE, SCOTT BESSENT. (mg)

ORDER denying 42 Motion to Stay Order Pending Appeal. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/5/2025. (lcrc3) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT OF HEARING ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION before Judge Rudolph Contreras held on 3-3-25; Page Numbers: 1-24; Date of Issuance: 3-20-25; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone Number (202) 354-3111. 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 4/10/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/20/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/18/2025.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 03/20/2025)