Case: Democratic National Committee v. Donald J. Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against PAMELA BONDI, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, DARA LINDENBAUM, JAMES E. TRAINOR III ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11510888) filed by DCCC, DSCC, DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to Pamela Bondi, # 3 Summons to Shana M. Broussard, # 4 Summons to Allen Dickerson, # 5 Summons to Federal Election Commission, # 6 Summons to Dara Lindenbaum, # 7 Summons to James Trainor III, # 8 Summons to Donald J. Trump, # 9 Summons to US Attorney's Office)(Elias, Marc) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons to Pamela Bondi

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3 Summons to Shana M. Broussard

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4 Summons to Allen Dickerson

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5 Summons to Federal Election Commission

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6 Summons to Dara Lindenbaum

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7 Summons to James Trainor III

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8 Summons to Donald J. Trump

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9 Summons to US Attorney's Office

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DSCC (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DCCC (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Fox on behalf of DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC (Fox, David) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob D. Shelly on behalf of DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC (Shelly, Jacob) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Golan-Vilella on behalf of DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC (Golan-Vilella, Robert) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Omeed Alerasool on behalf of DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC (Alerasool, Omeed) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Zuckerbrod on behalf of DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC (Zuckerbrod, Julie) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Amir H. Ali. (zjd)

SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to PAMELA BONDI, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, DARA LINDENBAUM, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zjd) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/3/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/2/2025. (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Liberty Schneider, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Lillie Snyder, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Erik Ruselowski, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Elias, Marc) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Liberty Schneider

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3 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Lillie Snyder

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4 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Erik Ruselowski

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5 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy Samuel Bloch Newman on behalf of All Defendants (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher H Bell on behalf of DARA LINDENBAUM, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON (Bell, Christopher) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Scheduling Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a telephonic scheduling conference on March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to set a briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' 12 motion for a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 3/12/2025. (lcaha3)

NOTICE of Appearance by James Duff McGinley on behalf of DARA LINDENBAUM, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON (McGinley, James) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

Minute Entry for telephonic proceeding held before Judge Amir H. Ali: Scheduling Conference held on 3/12/2025. Joint Status Report due by 5:00 PM on 3/13/2025. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards) (zalh)

MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Bell, Christopher) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 16 meet-and-confer statement. Defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs' 12 motion for a preliminary injunction by March 25, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their motion by April 1, 2025. The Court will hold a hearing thereafter at a date to be determined. Defendants' response and Plaintiffs' reply shall address the following topics: (1) any relevant jurisdictional issues or other constraints on the Court's authority; (2) Plaintiffs' entitlement to a preliminary injunction; (3) whether and to what extent certification under 52 U.S.C. § 30110 is appropriate, including as to the question Plaintiffs propose in the meet-and-confer statement or otherwise; (4) whether the case raises questions that are not appropriate for certification that are for this Court to resolve on the merits and, if so, what those questions are. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 3/13/2025. (lcaha3)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction the Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint by DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 3/13/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 03/10/2025. (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION served on 3/10/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SHANA M. BROUSSARD served on 3/10/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ALLEN DICKERSON served on 3/10/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DARA LINDENBAUM served on 3/10/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JAMES E. TRAINOR III served on 3/10/2025 (Fox, David) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Sophia Golvach on behalf of DARA LINDENBAUM, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON (Golvach, Sophia) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss by DARA LINDENBAUM, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bell, Christopher) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief, in support of Defendants, by AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit proposed amicus brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sisney, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (Sisney, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Paul Sisney on behalf of AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (Sisney, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

RESPONSE re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by DARA LINDENBAUM, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, JAMES E. TRAINOR III, SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bell, Christopher) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by ELLEN L. WEINTRAUB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief)(Forsee, Andrea) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrea Forsee on behalf of ELLEN L. WEINTRAUB (Forsee, Andrea) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nicholas O. Stephanopoulos, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11570074. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ELLEN L. WEINTRAUB. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Nicholas O. Stephanopoulos, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Counsel Pro Hac Vice)(Forsee, Andrea) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

Amended MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefwith Proposed Order by ELLEN L. WEINTRAUB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Forsee, Andrea) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief

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.Order

MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs shall file a consolidated response to Defendants' 17 26 pending motions to dismiss by April 2, 2025. Defendants shall file their respective reply briefs by April 7, 2025. Any proposed modification to this briefing schedule must be requested through joint motion of all parties by 6:00 p.m. on March 28, 2025. In consideration of the preliminary injunction briefing schedule proposed by the parties and adopted by the Court; the parties' ongoing motion to dismiss briefing, which includes questions of justiciability; the discussion at the Court's March 12, 2025, scheduling conference; and the absence of any indication of prejudice to any party, the Court finds it appropriate to hold a hearing outside of the usual 21-day window that applies under Local Civil Rule 65.1(d). The Court plans to hold a prompt hearing after completion of the parties' preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss briefing and anticipates the hearing will take place on April 9, 2025, or April 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 3/27/2025. (lcaha3)

MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs shall file a consolidated response to Defendants' 17 and 26 pending motions to dismiss by April 2, 2025. Defendants shall file their respective reply briefs by April 7, 2025. Any proposed modification to this briefing schedule must be requested through a joint motion of all parties by 6:00 p.m. on March 28, 2025. In consideration of the preliminary injunction briefing schedule proposed by the parties and adopted by the Court; the parties' ongoing motion to dismiss briefing, which includes questions of justiciability; the discussion at the Court's March 12, 2025, scheduling conference; and the absence of any indication of prejudice to any party, the Court finds it appropriate to hold a hearing outside of the usual 21-day window that applies under Local Civil Rule 65.1(d). The Court plans to hold a prompt hearing after completion of the parties' preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss briefing and anticipates the hearing will take place on April 9, 2025, or April 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 3/27/2025. (lcaha3) Modified on 3/28/2025. (zalh)

MOTION to Intervene by AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION, TEXANS FOR RONNY JACKSON. (Attachments: # 1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Conde, James) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Conde on behalf of AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION, TEXANS FOR RONNY JACKSON (Conde, James) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs' Response to Dispositive Motions due by 4/2/2025. Defendants' Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 4/7/2025. (zalh)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC. (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 26 Motion to Dismiss, 17 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC, DCCC. (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Certificate of Corporate Disclosures)(Malloy, Tara) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' 12 motion for a preliminary injunction and Defendants' 17 26 motions to dismiss on April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19. The parties should be prepared to address all legal issues raised in these motions. The Court will take the 36 motion to intervene under advisement, to be ruled upon after the Court's resolution of the pending motion for a preliminary injunction and motions to dismiss. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 4/4/2025. (lcaha3)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 36 MOTION to Intervene by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DSCC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fox, David) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs' 41 unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the 36 motion to intervene is granted. Plaintiffs and Defendants shall file any memoranda in opposition to the motion to intervene within 7 days of this Court's resolution of the pending 12 motion for a preliminary injunction and 17 26 motions to dismiss, whichever is later. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 4/7/2025. (lcaha3)

MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs' 41 unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the 36 motion to intervene is granted. Plaintiffs and Defendants shall file any memoranda in opposition to the motion to intervene within 7 days of this Court's resolution of the pending 12 motion for a preliminary injunction and 17 and 26 motions to dismiss, whichever is later. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 4/7/2025. (lcaha3) Modified on 4/9/2025. (zalh)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 17 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by PAMELA J. BONDI, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 26 Motion to Dismiss filed by SHANA M. BROUSSARD, ALLEN DICKERSON, FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, DARA LINDENBAUM, JAMES E. TRAINOR III. (Bell, Christopher) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amir H. Ali: Motion Hearing held on 4/9/2025 re 26 Motion to Dismiss 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunciton and 17 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The Court Heard Oral Arguments From The Parties. (Court Reporter SONJA REEVES.) (mac)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amir H. Ali: Motion Hearing held on 4/9/2025 re 26 Motion to Dismiss 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and 17 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The Court Heard Oral Arguments From The Parties. (Court Reporter SONJA REEVES.) (mac)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Amir H. Ali held on April 9, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-112. Date of Issuance: April 15, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sonja L. Reeves, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3246, 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 5/6/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/16/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/14/2025.(Reeves, Sonja) (Entered: 04/15/2025)