Case: Associated Press v. Budowich

1:25-cv-00532 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Feb. 21, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is about the White House’s barring of the Associated Press (AP) from certain press access areas due to the AP’s refusal to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14172 renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. On February 21, 2025 the Associated Press, represented by private counsel, brought this suit against the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, the Chief of Staff, and the White House Press Sec…

This case is about the White House’s barring of the Associated Press (AP) from certain press access areas due to the AP’s refusal to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14172 renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. On February 21, 2025 the Associated Press, represented by private counsel, brought this suit against the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, the Chief of Staff, and the White House Press Secretary in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. This case was assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden.

On February 11, 2025, the White House began barring the AP from entering certain areas in the White House as a member of the press pool, because of the AP’s decision to “refer to the Gulf of Mexico “by its original name while acknowledging the new name Trump has chosen.” On February 14, the White House barred the AP indefinitely from the “press pool, Oval Office, Air Force One, and other limited areas.” The AP claims that “Defendants’ actions are impermissibly based on their dislike of the content of the AP’s expression and what they perceive as the AP’s viewpoint reflected in the content of its expression.”

The AP challenged the White House’s actions under the Fifth Amendment and the First Amendment. Under the Fifth Amendment, the AP argued that the White House, because it had made the spaces in question available to other members of the press pool, could not deny the AP’s access without due process of law. Under the First Amendment, the AP alleged that the White House infringed upon free speech by compelling speech and engaging in content- and  viewpoint-based discrimination. They demanded a jury trial, and asked the court to rescind their denial of access, as well as for declaratory relief.

On February 21, 2025 the AP submitted motions for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and for Preliminary Injunction. The court denied the request for a TRO on February 24, 2025. The AP filed an amended complaint on March 3, 2025. The amended complaint details the AP’s continued exclusion from press events following the filing of this lawsuit. The court warned the White House to reconsider its actions in light of case law, but the White House instead announced it would begin hand picking outlets to cover the president, a role usually held by the White House Correspondents Association. A preliminary injunction hearing was held on April 1, 2025.

The case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Juliet Alpert (2/28/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Brown, Jay Ward (District of Columbia)

Dudding, Sasha (Alexandra) (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Hudak, Brian P. (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brown, Bruce D. (District of Columbia)

Eisen, Norman Larry (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-00532

Complaint

The Associated Press v. Budowich

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-00532

Plaintiff The Associated Press's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

The Associated Press v. Budowich

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-00532

Plaintiff the Associated Press's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

The Associated Press v. Budowich

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
3-1

1:25-cv-00532

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff The Associated Press’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-00532

Order

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 593438

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1:25-cv-00532

Defendants’ Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-00532

Notice

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Other
26-1

1:25-cv-00532

Amended Complaint

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-00532

Amended Complaint

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-00532

Plaintiff the Associated press's Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction

The Associated Press v. Budowich

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69662918/associated-press-v-budowich/

Last updated April 22, 2025, 6:37 p.m.

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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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Feb. 21, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb. 21, 2025

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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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4 Proposed Order

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Feb. 21, 2025

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Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

Feb. 21, 2025

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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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3 Proposed Order

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Feb. 21, 2025

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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)

Feb. 21, 2025

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

Feb. 21, 2025

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

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

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

Feb. 21, 2025

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

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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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)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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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).

Feb. 21, 2025

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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)

1 Notice and Consent

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

Feb. 22, 2025

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Feb. 22, 2025

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Set Hearings

Feb. 22, 2025

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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)

Feb. 22, 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

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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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3 Exhibit Ex. B to J. Pace Decl.

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Feb. 23, 2025

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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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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 23, 2025

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

Feb. 24, 2025

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Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Feb. 24, 2025

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

Feb. 24, 2025

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Motion Hearing

Feb. 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)

Feb. 24, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER

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).

Feb. 24, 2025

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PACER

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).

Feb. 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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Feb. 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)

1 Exhibit Table of Authorities

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Feb. 24, 2025

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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)

Feb. 24, 2025

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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)

1 Notice and Consent

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Feb. 24, 2025

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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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Feb. 24, 2025

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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)

Feb. 24, 2025

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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)

Feb. 24, 2025

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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)

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

Feb. 28, 2025

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

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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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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 3, 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)

March 3, 2025

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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).

March 3, 2025

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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)

March 3, 2025

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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).

March 3, 2025

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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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March 3, 2025

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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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5 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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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)

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

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

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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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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)

March 4, 2025

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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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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).

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

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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)

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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)

March 13, 2025

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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)

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

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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).

March 19, 2025

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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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)

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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)

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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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March 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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March 26, 2025

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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)

March 27, 2025

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

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

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Preliminary Injunction

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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)

March 28, 2025

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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)

April 1, 2025

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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)

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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)

April 8, 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).

April 8, 2025

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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).

April 8, 2025

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

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

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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)

April 9, 2025

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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)

April 9, 2025

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

April 10, 2025

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

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

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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)

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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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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).

April 16, 2025

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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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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)

April 18, 2025

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Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Enforce

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Grant/Contract rescissions, Defunding or Other Threats against Private Entities )

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 21, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a not-for-profit news organization.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

The White House (District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Other