Case: Associated Press v. Budowich

The Associated Press v. Budowich

The Associated Press v. Budowich

The Associated Press v. Budowich

The Associated Press v. Budowich

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11497024) filed by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to T. Budowich, # 2 Summons to K. Leavitt, # 3 Summons to S. Wiles, # 4 Summons to US Attorney for District of DC, # 5 Summons to US Attorney General, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Summons to T. Budowich

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2 Summons to K. Leavitt

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3 Summons to S. Wiles

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4 Summons to US Attorney for District of DC

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5 Summons to US Attorney General

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6 Civil Cover Sheet

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support, # 2 Rule 65.1 Statement, # 3 Decl. of Z. Miller, # 4 Proposed Order)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Memo in Support

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3 Decl. of Z. Miller

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support, # 2 Decl. of Z. Miller, # 3 Proposed Order)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Memo in Support

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2 Decl. of Z. Miller

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Brown, Jay) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jay Ward Brown on behalf of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Brown, Jay) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles D. Tobin on behalf of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Maxwell S. Mishkin on behalf of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Mishkin, Maxwell) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Sasha (Alexandra) Dudding on behalf of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Dudding, Sasha (Alexandra)) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsl) Modified on 2/24/2025 (mg). (Entered: 02/21/2025)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zsl)

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 1 COMPLAINT against TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11497024) filed by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to T. Budowich, # 2 Summons to K. Leavitt, # 3 Summons to S. Wiles, # 4 Summons to US Attorney for District of DC, # 5 Summons to US Attorney General, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brown, Jay).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 2/28/2025. (zsl)

RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 1 COMPLAINT against TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11497024) filed by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to T. Budowich, # 2 Summons to K. Leavitt, # 3 Summons to S. Wiles, # 4 Summons to US Attorney for District of DC, # 5 Summons to US Attorney General, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brown, Jay).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 2/28/2025. (zsl) 2/24/2025 (zapb).

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian P. Hudak on behalf of All Defendants (Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 02/22/2025)

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Set Hearings

NOTICE of Hearing: The parties shall take notice that a hearing on the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order only is set for February 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 2 - In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Given the expedited timeframe, Defendants are not expected to file an opposition brief before the hearing. (lctnm1)

NOTICE of Filing by ASSOCIATED PRESS re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 2 Motion for TRO (Attachments: # 1 Declaration J. Pace Decl., # 2 Exhibit Ex. A to J. Pace Decl., # 3 Exhibit Ex. B to J. Pace Decl.)(Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

1 Declaration J. Pace Decl.

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2 Exhibit Ex. A to J. Pace Decl.

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3 Exhibit Ex. B to J. Pace Decl.

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Latcovich, Simon) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief

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STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/24/2025. (lctnm2). (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 2 Motion for TRO filed by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(mg) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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NOTICE of Filing (Table of Authorities) by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES re 14 Memorandum in Opposition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Table of Authorities)(Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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ORDER denying Plaintiff's 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/24/2025. (lctnm1) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION. (mg) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (mg) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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Motion Hearing

Order on Motion for Leave to File

MINUTE ORDER: The 17 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [17-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/24/2025. (lctnm2).

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing held on 2/24/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. Order Forthcoming. Motion for Preliminary Injunction due by 3/3/2025. Opposition due by 3/11/2025. Reply due by 3/17/2025. Motion Hearing set for 3/20/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden.Court Reporter Lisa Edwards. (ztl) Modified to edit Motion for Preliminary Injunction due date on 2/25/2025 (hmc).

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing held on 2/24/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. Order Forthcoming. Motion for Preliminary Injunction due by 3/10/2025. Opposition due by 3/11/2025. Reply due by 3/17/2025. Motion Hearing set for 3/20/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden.Court Reporter Lisa Edwards. (ztl)

MINUTE ORDER: The 12 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by White House Correspondents' Association is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [12-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/24/2025. (lctnm1)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Trevor N. McFadden held on February 24, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-64. Date of Issuance: February 25, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards. Telephone number Lisa_Edwards@dcd.uscourts.gov. 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 3/18/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2025.(Edwards, Lisa) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

NOTICE by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES (Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

RESPONSE re 22 Notice (Other) filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - List of Events)(Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

1 Exhibit Ex. A - List of Events

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by The Center for American Rights by THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Mills, Christopher) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Daniel Robert Suhr, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11513314. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Mills, Christopher) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Redlined Amended Complaint)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

1 Redlined Amended Complaint

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Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Second Decl. of Julie Pace, # 3 Ex. A to Second Decl. of Julie Pace, # 4 Ex. B to Second Decl. of Julie Pace, # 5 Second Decl. of Zeke Miller, # 6 Ex. A to Second Decl. of Zeke Miller, # 7 Ex. B to Second Decl. of Zeke Miller, # 8 Decl. of John Elswick, # 9 Decl. of George E. Condon Jr., # 10 Ex. A to Condon Decl., # 11 Ex. B to Condon Decl., # 12 Ex. C to Condon Decl., # 13 Ex. D to Condon Decl., # 14 Proposed Order)(Brown, Jay) Modified docket text on 3/7/2025 (mg). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Second Decl. of Julie Pace

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3 Ex. A to Second Decl. of Julie Pace

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4 Ex. B to Second Decl. of Julie Pace

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5 Second Decl. of Zeke Miller

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6 Ex. A to Second Decl. of Zeke Miller

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7 Ex. B to Second Decl. of Zeke Miller

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8 Decl. of John Elswick

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9 Decl. of George E. Condon Jr.

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10 Ex. A to Condon Decl.

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11 Ex. B to Condon Decl.

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12 Ex. C to Condon Decl.

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14 Proposed Order

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DECLARATION Corrected Second Declaration of Julie Pace by ASSOCIATED PRESS re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A to Second Pace Decl., # 2 Ex. B to Second Pace Decl., # 3 Ex. C to Second Pace Decl.)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

1 Ex. A to Second Pace Decl.

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3 Ex. C to Second Pace Decl.

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AMICUS BRIEF by THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN RIGHTS. (mg) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: The 24 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by The Center for American Rights is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [24-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/3/2025. (lctnm2).

ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Daniel Robert Suhr. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/3/2025. (lctnm1)

MINUTE ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Daniel Robert Suhr. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/3/2025. (lctnm1) Modified event title on 3/3/2025 (hmc).

NOTICE Regarding Amicus Brief by THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN RIGHTS (Mills, Christopher) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Plaintiff's 27 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the Court DENIES AS MOOT Plaintiff's previous 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/4/2025. (lctnm1)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by KNIGHT FIRST AMENDMENT INSTITUTE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jaffer, Jameel) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF by KNIGHT FIRST AMENDMENT INSTITUTE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. (mg) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: The 31 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by the Knight First Amendment Institute is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [31-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/7/2025. (lctnm2).

Memorandum in opposition to re 27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, filed by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Budowich Decl.), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File by STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Amicus Curiae Brief)(Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

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NOTICE of Proposed Order re 34 by STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND (Eisen, Norman) Modified on 3/13/2025 to add link (mg). (Entered: 03/13/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND. (mg) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Motion Hearing set for March 20, 2025, is rescheduled to March 27, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 2 - In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. In light of the parties' factual disputes, each party may offer up to two live witnesses with a total direct examination time of one hour per side. The Court will allow reasonable time for cross examination and redirect examination. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/13/2025. (lctnm1)

MINUTE ORDER: The 34 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by State Democracy Defenders Fund is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [34-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/13/2025. (lctnm1)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of K. Heitmann, # 2 Declaration (Third) of Z. Miller, # 3 Exhibit A to 3d Decl. of Z. Miller, # 4 Exhibit B to 3d Decl. of Z. Miller, # 5 Exhibit C to 3d Decl. of Z. Miller, # 6 Exhibit D to 3d Decl. of Z. Miller)(Brown, Jay) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court recognizes and appreciates the various amici that have filed briefs to date. The Court particularly invites and welcomes originalist research on the First and Fifth Amendment issues in this case. Any filings should be made by March 26, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/19/2025. (hmc) Modified on 3/19/2025 (hmc).

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NOTICE re 21 Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Brown, Bruce) Modified to add link on 3/26/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/24/2025)

NOTICE of Joinder re 36 Amicus Brief by STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND (Eisen, Norman) Modified to add link on 3/26/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

NOTICE of Filing re 27 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Hudak, Brian) Modified to add link on 3/26/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by KNIGHT FIRST AMENDMENT INSTITUTE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jaffer, Jameel) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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MOTION to Strike 40 Notice (Other) Supplemental Declaration of Taylor Budowich, ECF No. 40-1 by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of Charles D. Tobin, # 2 Ex. 1, # 3 Ex. 2, # 4 Ex. 3, # 5 Ex. 4, # 6 Proposed Order)(Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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6 Proposed Order

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Exhibit List by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (hmc) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

Exhibit List by BUDOWICH et al. (hmc) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/27/2025. Plaintiff's 42 Motion to Strike 40 Notice, DENIED. Plaintiff's Witnesses: Evan Vucci, Zeke Miller. Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction held under advisement. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) (hmc)

Preliminary Injunction

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/27/2025. Plaintiff's 42 Motion to Strike 40 Notice, DENIED. Plaintiff's Witnesses: Evan Vucci, Zeke Miller. Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction held under advisement. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) (hmc)

TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING before Judge Trevor N. McFadden held on March 27, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-247. Date of Issuance: April 1, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards. Telephone number Lisa_Edwards@dcd.uscourts.gov. 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 4/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/2/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/30/2025.(Edwards, Lisa) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

MEMORANDUM ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's 27 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/8/2025. (lctnm1) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

ORDER STAYING the 46 Memorandum Order Granting Plaintiff's 27 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/8/2025. (lctnm1) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by KNIGHT FIRST AMENDMENT INSTITUTE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. (mg) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The 41 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the [41-1] amicus curiae brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/8/2025. (lctnm2).

MINUTE ORDER: After considering the Reporters' Committee for Freedom of the Press's 38 Notice, and the State Democracy Defenders Fund's 39 Notice of Joinder, the amici are directed to file amended briefs with the proper signatories. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/8/2025. (lctnm2).

AMICUS BRIEF AMENDED by STATE DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS FUND. (Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by KAROLINE LEAVITT, TAYLOR BUDOWICH, SUSAN WILES. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Hudak, Brian) Modified event on 4/9/2025 (mg). (Entered: 04/09/2025)

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 50 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (mg) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION to Stay re 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 52 Motion to Stay filed by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Brown, Jay) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-5109 for 50 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES, TAYLOR BUDOWICH. (zdp)

AMICUS BRIEF amended pursuant to April 8 order by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MEMORANDUM ORDER DENYING Defendants' 52 Motion to Stay. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/11/2025. (lctnm1) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MOTION to Enforce Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Apr 14 Email, # 2 Exhibit B - Apr. 15 Email, # 3 Exhibit C - Pool Policy, # 4 Exhibit D - Apr. 16 Pool Policy, # 5 Declaration of C. Megerian, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

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4 Exhibit D - Apr. 16 Pool Policy

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5 Declaration of C. Megerian

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jane M. Lyons on behalf of All Defendants (Lyons, Jane) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Plaintiff's 56 Motion to Enforce, the parties are ORDERED to appear for a Motion Hearing before Judge Trevor N. McFadden on April 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2, in person. Defendants should file their response, if any by 5:00 PM on April 17, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/16/2025. (lctnm2).

Memorandum in opposition to re 56 Motion to Enforce, filed by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Third Declaration of Taylor Budowich)(Lyons, Jane) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing held on 4/18/2025. Plaintiff's 56 Motion to Enforce Preliminary Injunction, DENIED for the reasons stated on the record. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira.) (hmc)

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Enforce

Consent MOTION to Stay by TAYLOR BUDOWICH, KAROLINE LEAVITT, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hudak, Brian) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court GRANTS the Defendants' 59 Consent Motion to Stay. Except for proceedings to enforce the 46 preliminary injunction, this case is STAYED until further order of the Court. The parties are ORDERED to file a Joint Status Report within fourteen days of the D.C. Circuit's decision on Defendants' pending appeal of the preliminary injunction. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/28/2025. (lctnm1)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTIONS HEARING before Judge Trevor N. McFadden held on April 18, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-50. Date of Issuance:April 30, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, 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 5/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/29/2025.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 04/30/2025)