Case: United States Department of Defense v. American Federation of Government Employees

6:25-cv-00119 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: March 27, 2025

Closed Date: Dec. 2, 2025

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Case Summary

This case sought judicial determination as to whether federal agencies under the Trump Administration could lawfully rescind certain collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with government unions. On March 27, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14251, exempting certain federal agencies from participating in federal labor-management programs based on national security responsibilities. Following the order, the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance encouraging these agencies to…

This case sought judicial determination as to whether federal agencies under the Trump Administration could lawfully rescind certain collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with government unions. On March 27, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14251, exempting certain federal agencies from participating in federal labor-management programs based on national security responsibilities. Following the order, the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance encouraging these agencies to terminate CBAs and adopt personnel policies aligned with the President’s priorities.

That same day, the Department of Defense and seven other federal agencies filed suit against the American Federation of Government Employees District 10 (AFGE District 10) and its local unions in the Western District of Texas, seeking a declaratory judgment authorizing termination of the CBAs in accordance with the executive order. The case was assigned to Judge Alan D. Albright. 

In their complaint, the plaintiff agencies argued that President Trump’s priorities to enhance federal workforce efficiency and national security were hindered by existing CBAs, particularly those negotiated late in the prior administration. They cited provisions they viewed as restrictive, including rules on telework, performance plans, union activities, disciplinary limits, notice for reductions in force, and bargaining over policy changes. Plaintiffs further asserted that the Executive Order was a lawful exercise of presidential authority under 5 U.S.C. § 7103(a)(3) and Article II.

Defendants moved to dismiss on April 21, 2025, arguing that plaintiffs lacked Article III standing, that venue was improper, and that the court should decline to hear a preemptive declaratory judgment on proposed future actions. Plaintiffs opposed the motion on May 5, and a hearing was held on June 10.

On July 23, 2025, Judge Albright granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss. Judge Albright determined that "[p]laintiffs [were] ask[ing] this Court to do something it should not and cannot do: issue a declaratory judgment pre-approving the acts of executive agencies absent a legally cognizable injury-in-fact.” The court further emphasized that it was unaware of any instance where a federal court had exercised jurisdiction to grant agencies a pre-enforcement declaratory judgment approving their proposed future actions. The court found that it lacked jurisdiction because (i) the injuries identified by Plaintiffs do not constitute redressable injuries-in-fact and therefore do not establish standing, and (ii) by seeking this Court’s advance approval of their proposed future actions, Plaintiffs improperly request an advisory opinion. 2025 WL 2058374. 

On September 19, 2025, the plaintiff agencies appealed the district court’s July 2025 judgment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. On November 25, 2025, the plaintiff-appellants filed a consent motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42. The reason for this dismissal has not been made public. The Court granted the voluntary dismissal on December 2, 2025.

This case is closed. 

Summary Authors

Aanvi Jhaveri (4/30/2025)

Jeremiah Price (7/7/2025)

Dahlia Gottlieb (12/3/2025)

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Judge(s)

Albright, Alan D. (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Becker, Tyler J. (Texas)

Hall, Emily Margaret (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Ainsworth, Charles L. (Texas)

Carter, Abigail V. (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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6:25-cv-00119

Complaint for Declaratory Relief

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

Complaint
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6:25-cv-00119

Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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6:25-cv-00119

Order

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2058374

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6:25-cv-00119

Notice of Appeal

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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25-50784

Consent Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Appeal

U.S. Department of Defense et al. v. American Federation of Government Employees et al.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Nov. 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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Last updated Dec. 17, 2025, 3:46 a.m.

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-19971575). No Summons requested at this time, filed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE District 10 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council 238 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council FSIS (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council C-33 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council VA (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 681 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 779 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1003 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1030 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1033 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1038 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1298 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1364 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1454 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1633 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1822 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1903 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1920 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1934 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 2437 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 2459 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 2771 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 2836 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 3511 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 3523 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 3828 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 3922 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned AND Case Referred to Magistrate Judge

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright and CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (cav)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

**MAG JUDGE Derek T. Gilliland VACATED PER ORDER 30 ** Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright and CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (cav) Modified on 3/31/2025 (cav).

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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Summons Issued as to American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. (cav) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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ORDER VACATING REFERRAL ORDER. CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (cav) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council 222 (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1637, # 2 AFGE Local 3320, # 3 AFGE Local 3809, # 4 AFGE Local 3941)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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Summons Issued as to American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941. (cav) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1367 (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 2142, # 2 AFGE Local 2356)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

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Summons Issued as to American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356. (cav) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1004 (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 4044)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

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Summons Issued as to American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044. (cav) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Local 1030 (Hall, Emily) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

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Summons Reissued as to American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030. (nnw) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. to AFGE Council of Prison Locals (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 681, # 2 AFGE Local 1003, # 3 AFGE Local 1298, # 4 AFGE Local 1903, # 5 AFGE Local 2459)(Hall, Emily) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

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Summons Reissued as to American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681. (cav) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss by American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of R. Sanghvi, # 2 Exhibit to Declaration of R. Sanghvi, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of J. Wheeler, # 4 Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

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April 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Abigail V. Carter on behalf of American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Council 222(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Council 238(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 681(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees Local 779(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees VA Council(pty:dft), Attorney Abigail V. Carter added to party American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10(pty:dft) (Carter, Abigail) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles L. Ainsworth on behalf of Lane M. Shadgett ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20076747) by on behalf of American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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April 22, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles L. Ainsworth on behalf of Joshua B. Shiffrin ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20076781) by on behalf of American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

45

ORDER GRANTING 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Lane M. Shadgett to all defendants. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bw) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

46

ORDER GRANTING 44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Joshua B. Shiffrin for all defendants. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bw) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

47

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration, re 41 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142 - PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038 served on 4/2/2025, answer due 4/23/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454 served on 4/2/2025, answer due 4/23/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633 served on 4/2/2025, answer due 4/23/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320 served on 4/2/2025, answer due 4/23/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922 served on 4/2/2025, answer due 4/23/2025; American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025; American Federation of Government Employees VA Council served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1454, # 2 AFGE Local 1633, # 3 AFGE Local 3320, # 4 AFGE Local 3922, # 5 AFGE National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, # 6 AFGE VA Council)(Marcus, Lisa) Modified on 5/12/2025 (cav). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

49

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Council 222 served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934 served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809 served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044 served on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1934, # 2 AFGE Local 3809, # 3 AFGE Local 4044)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

50

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Council 238 served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437 served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511 served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 2437, # 2 AFGE Local 3511)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

51

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523 served on 4/5/2025, answer due 4/26/2025. (Marcus, Lisa) Modified on 5/12/2025 to correct answer due date (cav). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

52

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941 served on 4/7/2025, answer due 4/28/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 779 served on 4/7/2025, answer due 4/28/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 3941)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

53

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637 served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920 served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025; American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10 served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1637, # 2 AFGE Local 1920)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

54

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822 served on 4/9/2025, answer due 4/30/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356 served on 4/9/2025, answer due 4/30/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 2356)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

55

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836 served on 4/10/2025, answer due 5/1/2025. (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

56

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903 served on 4/16/2025, answer due 5/7/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459 served on 4/16/2025, answer due 5/7/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 681 served on 4/16/2025, answer due 5/7/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1903, # 2 AFGE Local 2459)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

57

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771 served on 4/15/2025, answer due 5/6/2025. (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

58

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025; American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828 served on 4/30/2025, answer due 5/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 AFGE Local 1004, # 2 AFGE Local 1030, # 3 AFGE Local 1033, # 4 AFGE Local 1298, # 5 AFGE Local 1364, # 6 AFGE Local 1367, # 7 AFGE Local 2142, # 8 AFGE Local 3828, # 9 AFGE Council of Prison Locals C-33)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

59

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10, re 41 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, Defendant American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142 [ISO OF DKT. 41 MOTION TO DISMISS] (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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ORDER SETTING MOTIONS HEARING VIA ZOOM. Motion Hearing set for 6/10/2025 01:00 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (cav) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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ORDER RESETTING MOTIONS HEARING AS IN PERSON. Motion Hearing set for 6/10/2025 01:00 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (cav) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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62

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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63

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles L. Ainsworth on behalf of John M. Pellettieri ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20261367) by on behalf of American Federation of Government Employees Council 222, American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920, American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922, American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941, American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044, American Federation of Government Employees Local 681, American Federation of Government Employees Local 779, American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, American Federation of Government Employees VA Council, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

64

ORDER GRANTING 63 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Council 222,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Council 238,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1003,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1004,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1030,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1033,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1038,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1298,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1364,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1367,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1454,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1633,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1637,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1822,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1903,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1920,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 1934,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2142,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2356,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2459,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2771,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 2836,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3320,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3511,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3523,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3809,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3828,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3922,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 3941,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 4044,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 681,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees Local 779,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees VA Council,John M. Pellettieri for American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (cav) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

65

RESPONSE - Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority to 62 Notice (Other),,,,,,,, by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

66

NOTICE by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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ORDER RESETTING MOTIONS HEARING IN PERSON. Motion Hearing reset for 6/10/2025 02:00 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (cav) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Motion Hearing held on 6/10/2025. STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL HEARD, MOTION TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, WRITTEN ORDER FORTHCOMING (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(lad) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

69

Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 6-10-25, Proceedings Transcribed: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis (kmdaviscsr@yahoo.com), Telephone number: 2546660904. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 7/2/2025, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/14/2025, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/9/2025, (kd) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

70

Consent MOTION to File Overlength Motion for Summary Judgment by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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71

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tyler J. Becker on behalf of all Plaintiffs. (bw) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

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72

ORDER GRANTING 41 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

Clearinghouse
73

Appeal of Final Judgment 72 by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. No filing fee submitted (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

Clearinghouse

NOTICE OF APPEAL following 73 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), (FEE NOT PAID) by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Social Security Administration. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (cav)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

Notice of Appeal

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

74

Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Dismissing 73 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), filed by United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Justice, United States Social Security Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Homeland Security pursuant to appellants motion. (lad) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Labor Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 27, 2025

Closing Date: Dec. 2, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Justice; U.S. Social Security Administration; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-DOJ federal government plaintiff

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, District 10 (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees Council 238 (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees Council 222 (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals C-33 (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees VA Council (- United States (national) -), Union

American Federation of Government Employees Locals (several) (- United States (national) -), Union

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Take Care Clause

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 6:25-cv-00119

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 25-50784

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Government services

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Civil Service