Case: The City of New York v. Trump

1:25-cv-01510 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Feb. 21, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the Trump administration’s reversal of previously approved federal emergency shelter funding to the City of New York and the termination of the underlying grant program. On February 21, 2025, the City of New York filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against President Donald Trump, FEMA, DHS, the Treasury Department, and associated officials.  The case was assigned to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. The lawsuit arose out of FEMA’s Sh…

This case challenged the Trump administration’s reversal of previously approved federal emergency shelter funding to the City of New York and the termination of the underlying grant program. On February 21, 2025, the City of New York filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against President Donald Trump, FEMA, DHS, the Treasury Department, and associated officials. 

The case was assigned to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden.

The lawsuit arose out of FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program (SSP), a congressionally funded program that reimburses local governments and nonprofits for sheltering and assisting noncitizen migrants released from DHS custody. After the City received $80.5 million in FEMA-approved SSP reimbursements on February 4, the funds were unilaterally clawed back from the City’s account via an ACH reversal on February 11. The complaint referred to this as the “money grab.” The plaintiff alleged that this action, along with FEMA’s subsequent termination of the program and retroactive justification via a “Remedy for Noncompliance Letter,” violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the Due Process Clause, the Spending Clause, and the separation of powers.

The complaint asserted that FEMA had thoroughly reviewed and approved the City’s expenditures—including detailed data on individual migrants released by DHS—before disbursing funds. Plaintiffs argued the clawback violated grant regulations, ACH reversal rules, and constitutional limits on executive power. The suit further alleges that FEMA’s suspension and later termination of SSP were pretextual and driven by political opposition to the program’s purpose. The Trump administration’s actions were reportedly orchestrated with or directed by the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and top officials including Elon Musk and Kristi Noem, whose social media posts allegedly announced or celebrated the clawback and the defunding of migrant assistance programs.

The City initially moved for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to require FEMA to return the funds. The court denied the TRO on March 7, holding that the City had not shown irreparable harm because the funds remained “obligated.” However, the City’s amended and second amended complaints argued that those funds had already been zeroed out in federal grant databases and could not be recovered absent judicial intervention.

As of July 2025, the defendants are expected to respond to the second amended complaint. The case remains ongoing.

Summary Authors

Sylvia Al-Mateen (4/22/2025)

Brian Chen (7/16/2025)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Ash, Melanie Calandra (New York)

Bernhardt, Doris F. (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Ahmad, Syed (New York)

Hall, Emily Margaret (New York)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Goode-Trufant, Muriel

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-01510

Order to Show Cause for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Order/Opinion
10

1:25-cv-01510

Memorandum of Law

City of New York v. Trump

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-01510

Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief

City of New York v. Trump

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Order/Opinion
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1:25-cv-01510

Complaint

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-01510

Order

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Complaint

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-01510

Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order

Davey v. Pierce County Council

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Letter

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Other
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Amended Complaint

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

Complaint
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Second Amended Complaint

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69663207/city-of-new-york-v-trump/

Last updated Aug. 23, 2025, 11:24 p.m.

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR COMPLAINT against Scott K.H. Bessent, Patricia Collins, J. DOE(S), Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, Dept. of Treasury, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, City of New York. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) Modified on 2/24/2025 (jgo). (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. . Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Paul Rubin on behalf of City of New York..(Rubin, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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DECLARATION of Joshua P. Rubin in Support re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - TRO, # 2 Exhibit B - Order on TRO, # 3 Exhibit C - Defs' Emergency Motion, # 4 Exhibit D - Hamilton Declaration, # 5 Exhibit E - Noem Memo, # 6 Exhibit F - Order on Emergency Motion).(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Exhibit A - TRO

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2 Exhibit B - Order on TRO

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3 Exhibit C - Defs' Emergency Motion

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4 Exhibit D - Hamilton Declaration

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5 Exhibit E - Noem Memo

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6 Exhibit F - Order on Emergency Motion

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Feb. 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Melanie Calandra Teresa Ash on behalf of City of New York..(Ash, Melanie) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Doris F. Bernhardt on behalf of City of New York..(Bernhardt, Doris) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jacques Jiha in Support re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - SSP23 NOFO, # 2 Exhibit 2 - SSP-A NOFO, # 3 Exhibit 3 - SSP-C NOFO, # 4 Exhibit 4 - SSP23 Aug. 11, 2023 Notice of Award, # 5 Exhibit 5 - SSP23 Sept. 28, 2023 Amendment of Award, # 6 Exhibit 6 - SSP23 July 25, 2024 Reimbursement Approval Letter, # 7 Exhibit 7 - SSP23 Jan. 7, 2025 Reimbursement Approval Letter, # 8 Exhibit 8 - SSP23 July 19, 2024 Monitor Letter, # 9 Exhibit 9 - SSP23 Nov. 29, 2024 Post-Monitoring Summary Letter, # 10 Exhibit 10 - SSP-A July 8, 2024 Notice of Award, # 11 Exhibit 11 - SSP-A Aug. 28, 2024 Grant Programs Directorate Info. Bulletin No. 518, # 12 Exhibit 12 - SSP-A Sept. 11, 2024 Amendment Memo, # 13 Exhibit 13 - SSP-C Sept. 17, 2024 Notice of Award, # 14 Exhibit 14 - SSP-C Jan. 14, 2025 Reimbursement Request Letter, # 15 Exhibit 15 - SSP-A Jan. 15, 2025 Reimbursement Request Letter, # 16 Exhibit 16 - SSP-A & SSP-C Jan. 31, 2025 Payment Review Notices, # 17 Exhibit 17 - SSP-A & SSP-C Feb. 7, 2025 Payment Confirmation Emails, # 18 Exhibit 18 - SSP-A & SSP-C FEMA GO Payment Pages, # 19 Exhibit 19 - SSP23, SSP-A & SSP-C Feb. 21, 2025 FEMA GO Screenshots, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Feb. 18, 2025 "Noncompliance" Letter).(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - SSP23 NOFO

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2 Exhibit 2 - SSP-A NOFO

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3 Exhibit 3 - SSP-C NOFO

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4 Exhibit 4 - SSP23 Aug. 11, 2023 Notice of Award

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5 Exhibit 5 - SSP23 Sept. 28, 2023 Amendment of Award

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6 Exhibit 6 - SSP23 July 25, 2024 Reimbursement Approval Letter

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7 Exhibit 7 - SSP23 Jan. 7, 2025 Reimbursement Approval Letter

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8 Exhibit 8 - SSP23 July 19, 2024 Monitor Letter

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9 Exhibit 9 - SSP23 Nov. 29, 2024 Post-Monitoring Summary Letter

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10 Exhibit 10 - SSP-A July 8, 2024 Notice of Award

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11 Exhibit 11 - SSP-A Aug. 28, 2024 Grant Programs Directorate Info. Bulletin No. 5

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12 Exhibit 12 - SSP-A Sept. 11, 2024 Amendment Memo

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13 Exhibit 13 - SSP-C Sept. 17, 2024 Notice of Award

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14 Exhibit 14 - SSP-C Jan. 14, 2025 Reimbursement Request Letter

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15 Exhibit 15 - SSP-A Jan. 15, 2025 Reimbursement Request Letter

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16 Exhibit 16 - SSP-A & SSP-C Jan. 31, 2025 Payment Review Notices

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17 Exhibit 17 - SSP-A & SSP-C Feb. 7, 2025 Payment Confirmation Emails

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18 Exhibit 18 - SSP-A & SSP-C FEMA GO Payment Pages

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19 Exhibit 19 - SSP23, SSP-A & SSP-C Feb. 21, 2025 FEMA GO Screenshots

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20 Exhibit 20 - Feb. 18, 2025 "Noncompliance" Letter

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Feb. 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elizabeth M. Slater on behalf of City of New York..(Slater, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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COMPLAINT against Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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LETTER MOTION to Expedite Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Court's Individual Rules Re TRO applications addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Doris F. Bernhardt dated February 24, 2025. Document filed by City of New York..(Bernhardt, Doris) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that: Plaintiff shall serve Defendants with the Complaint, a copy of this Order, the Motion, and all accompanying papers by 9:00 tonight, and shall file proof of service on the docket by February 25, 2025. Defendants shall respond to the Motion by February 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Plaintiff shall file its reply in further support of the Motion by March 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The parties shall provide Chambers with two (2) courtesy copies of their filings and, to the extent that the filings cite to materials other than court decisions, statutes, and regulations, the parties shall include copies of those materials as well. Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse. The Court will hear oral argument on Plaintiff's Motion on March 5, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. in Courtroom 12B of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 2/24/2025) ( Responses due by 2/28/2025, Replies due by 3/3/2025., Oral Argument set for 3/5/2025 at 12:15 PM in Courtroom 12B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden.) (ks) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Aatif Iqba. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Donald J. Trump; Dept. of Treasury; Scott K.H. Bessent; Patricia Collins; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Cameron Hamilton; Department of Homeland Security; Kirsti Noem; U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity; J. DOE(S). The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party text was omitted;. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Aatif Iqbal to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 3 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form. (km)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

PACER

Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Aatif Iqba. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Donald J. Trump; Dept. of Treasury; Scott K.H. Bessent; Patricia Collins; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Cameron Hamilton; Department of Homeland Security; Kirsti Noem; U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity; J. DOE(S). The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party text was omitted;. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Aatif Iqbal to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 3 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form. (km)

Feb. 24, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Court Order, Complaint, OTSC, Declarations and Exhibits, Memo of Law served on All Defendants by email, through their attorneys on February 24, 2025. Document filed by City of New York..(Bernhardt, Doris) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Charles Merritt on behalf of Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Treasury, Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kirsti Noem..(Merritt, Robert) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. . Document filed by John or Jane Doe, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Treasury, Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kirsti Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Cameron Hamilton).(Merritt, Robert) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Cameron Hamilton

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Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR -(SEE #19) REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. . Document filed by City of New York..(Slater, Elizabeth) Modified on 3/3/2025 (kj). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

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REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 5 EMERGENCY MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. . Document filed by City of New York..(Slater, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Emily Margaret Hall on behalf of John or Jane Doe, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Treasury, Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kirsti Noem, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity..(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden: Oral Argument held on 3/5/2025 re: 14 Order Set Deadlines/Hearings. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order is denied. By March 10, 2025, the parties shall file a joint letter setting forth proposed next steps. (Court Reporter Amy Walker) (kwi)

March 5, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald Trump, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by Donald Trump..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Patricia Collins, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by Patricia Collins..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Scott Bessent, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Department of Homeland Security, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Federal Emergency Management Agency, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Cameron Hamilton, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kristi Noem, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Department of the Treasury, re: 12 Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Cameron Hamilton..(jgo)

March 7, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kirsti Noem..(jgo) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Scott Bessent..(jgo)

March 7, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to U.S. Department of Homeland Security..(jgo)

March 7, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to U.S. Department of Treasury..(jgo)

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency..(jgo)

March 7, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Patricia Collins, re: [12] Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif)

March 7, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald Trump, re: [12] Complaint,. Document filed by City of New York..(Iqbal, Aatif)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Aatif Iqbal to RE-FILE Document No. 21 Request for Issuance of Summons, 22 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong filer/filers were selected for the request for issuance of summons;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

March 7, 2025

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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Aatif Iqbal to RE-FILE Document No. 21 Request for Issuance of Summons, 22 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong filer/filers were selected for the request for issuance of summons;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

March 7, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald Trump..(jgo) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Patricia Collins..(jgo) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

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LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Doris F. Bernhardt dated March 10, 2025 re: Joint Letter on Proposed Next Steps. Document filed by City of New York..(Bernhardt, Doris) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

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ORDER terminated without prejudice 5 Motion for Order to Show Cause; terminated without prejudice 13 Letter Motion to Expedite. Application GRANTED. Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, see ECF Nos. 5, 13, is hereby terminated without prejudice. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF Nos. 5 and 13. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 3/10/2025) (jca) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

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Oral Argument

March 10, 2025

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. All Defendants. Document filed by City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service of SDNY USAO).(Slater, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service of SDNY USAO

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March 17, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: ORAL ARGUMENT held on 3/5/2025 before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Amy Walker, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2025..(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a ORAL ARGUMENT proceeding held on 3/5/2025 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

March 18, 2025

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 12 Complaint, against Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.Document filed by City of New York. Related document: 12 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline Comparison of Amended Complaint).(Bernhardt, Doris) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

1 Exhibit Redline Comparison of Amended Complaint

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: ORAL ARGUMENT held on 3/5/2025 before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Amy Walker, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/1/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/30/2025..(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a ORAL ARGUMENT proceeding held on 3/5/2025 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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47

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Syed Ahmad on behalf of Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency..(Ahmad, Syed) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

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48

FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Joshua P. Rubin dated May 9, 2025 re: Leave to file amended complaint and proposed schedule (on consent). Document filed by City of New York..(Rubin, Joshua)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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49

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 48 Letter filed by City of New York. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Amended Pleadings due by 6/13/2025., Motions due by 7/18/2025., Replies due by 9/12/2025., Responses due by 8/25/2025.) (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 5/11/2025) (mml) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025

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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending [44] Amended Complaint, against Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.Document filed by City of New York. Related document: [44] Amended Complaint,. (Attachments: (1) Appendix Redline - Second Amended Complaint).(Rubin, Joshua)

1 Appendix Redline - Second Amended Complaint

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June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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51

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 50 Amended Complaint,, 44 Amended Complaint, against Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Kirsti Noem, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson.Document filed by City of New York. Related document: 50 Amended Complaint,, 44 Amended Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Redline - Second Amended Complaint).(Rubin, Joshua) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

1 Appendix Redline - Second Amended Complaint

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June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joshua Paul Rubin to RE-FILE re: Document No. 50 Second Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Second Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joshua Paul Rubin to RE-FILE re: Document No. 50 Second Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Second Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

PACER

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joshua Paul Rubin to RE-FILE re: Document No. 50 Second Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Second Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

PACER

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joshua Paul Rubin to RE-FILE re: Document No. 50 Second Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Second Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim. Document filed by Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, David Richardson, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Responses due by 8/25/2025.(Ahmad, Syed)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [52] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim. . Document filed by Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, David Richardson, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit 1 (1of 2), FY23 SSP Agreement, (2) Exhibit 1 (2 of 2), FY23 SSP Agreement, (3) Exhibit 2,.FY24 SSP-A Agreement, (4) Exhibit 3, FY24 SSP-C Agreement, (5) Exhibit 4, Remedy for Noncompliance Letter, (6) Exhibit 5, Termination Notice).(Ahmad, Syed)

1 Exhibit 1 (1of 2), FY23 SSP Agreement

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2 Exhibit 1 (2 of 2), FY23 SSP Agreement

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3 Exhibit 2,.FY24 SSP-A Agreement

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4 Exhibit 3, FY24 SSP-C Agreement

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5 Exhibit 4, Remedy for Noncompliance Letter

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6 Exhibit 5, Termination Notice

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July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Syed Ahmad dated July 18, 2025 re: Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Scott Bessent, Patricia Collins, John or Jane Doe, Cameron Hamilton, Kirsti Noem, David Richardson, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity, U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency..(Ahmad, Syed)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Spending Freezes/Cuts)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 21, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The City of New York.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

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

US Department of the Treasury (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department or Agency of Unknown Identity (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Spending/Appropriations Clauses

Separation of Powers

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.:

Emergency shelter

Funding

Government services

Housing

Placement in shelters

Public assistance grants

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Impoundment (mandatory spending)