Case: State of Washington v. Trump

2:25-cv-00602 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: April 4, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenged the President's authority to dictate how states conduct their elections. On April 4, 2025, the State of Washington and the State of Oregon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Donald Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, along with numerous other federal entities and officials, including the Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu…

This case challenged the President's authority to dictate how states conduct their elections. On April 4, 2025, the State of Washington and the State of Oregon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Donald Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, along with numerous other federal entities and officials, including the Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The State of Washington is represented by attorneys from the Office of the Washington State Attorney General, and the State of Oregon is represented by attorneys from the Oregon Department of Justice. The case was assigned to Judge John H. Chun. 

The plaintiff states are seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. They assert that an Executive Order issued by President Trump on March 25, 2025 (the "Election Interference Order") oversteps his constitutional authority and violates multiple federal statutes. The order, the states claim, controls various aspects of how states conduct elections, including ballot counting, voting equipment, voter registration, and data sharing. The states assert that the order infringes upon their primary authority to regulate federal elections under the Elections Clause (Article I, Section 4, Clause 1) and the provisions for appointing presidential electors (Article II, Section 1 and the Twelfth Amendment) in the U.S. Constitution. They also argue that the order violates the Tenth Amendment by attempting to exercise powers not delegated to the federal government and by commandeering state governments. Furthermore, the states contend that the order interferes with the constitutional right to vote, constitutes an ultra vires action by exceeding the President's constitutional and statutory authority, violates the separation of powers doctrine, and breaches the President's duty to faithfully execute the laws under Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution. Specific violations of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) are also alleged due to the order's requirements regarding documentary proof of citizenship on the Federal Form. Finally, the states seek a declaratory judgment that specific federal statutes do not preempt their laws regarding the counting of ballots received after election day.

On May 29, 2025, the states filed a motion for partial summary judgment, asking the court to hold that particular sections of the executive order are ultra vires and to issue a declaratory judgment stating that federal election laws do not preempt the states' ballot receipt deadlines.  The defendants filed a cross-motion for summary judgment on July 14, arguing that the plaintiffs "lack standing; their claims are unripe; and one claim presents a political question." On the merits, the defendants contended that the plaintiffs were challenging "the President’s direction to subordinate Executive Branch officials to take 
certain election-related actions within those officials’ purview," which falls within the President's power to manage the Executive Branch. 

This case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Aanvi Jhaveri (4/22/2025)

Jeremiah Price (6/5/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Adame, Michael (Washington)

Basile, Thomas J (Washington)

Bradley, Heidi B (Washington)

Creelan, Jeremy M (Washington)

Eddy, Shannon (Washington)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:25-cv-00602

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

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Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

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May 29, 2025

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69845185/state-of-washington-v-trump/

Last updated Aug. 21, 2025, 9:25 p.m.

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-8915309) Attorney Karl David Smith added to party State of Washington(pty:pla) filed by State of Washington, State of Oregon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Executive Order, # 2 Exhibit National Voter Registration Form, # 3 Exhibit Washington Voter Registration Form, # 4 Exhibit Washington Executive Order 15-02, # 5 Exhibit Federal Post Card Application, # 6 Exhibit Oregon Voter Registration Card, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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2 Exhibit National Voter Registration Form

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4 Exhibit Washington Executive Order 15-02

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5 Exhibit Federal Post Card Application

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6 Exhibit Oregon Voter Registration Card

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7 Civil Cover Sheet

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kelly A. Paradis on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Paradis, Kelly) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendants Pamela Bondi, Department of Defense, Department of Government Efficiency, Department of Homeland Security, Election Assistance Commission, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Amy Gleason, Cameron Hamilton, Peter Hegseth, Thomas Hicks, Benjamin W. Hovland, Christy McCormick, Kristi Noem, Donald L. Palmer, Brianna Schletz, and Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons, # 16 Summons, # 17 Summons)(AVC) # 18 Summons) (AVC). (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Noah Guzzo Purcell on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney William McGinty on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (McGinty, William) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Alicia O Young on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Young, Alicia) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Freeman Halle on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Halle, Freeman) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michelle Saperstein on behalf of Plaintiff State of Washington. (Saperstein, Michelle) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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NOTICE Summons re 1 Complaint,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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Judge John H. Chun added. (AVC)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Brian Simmonds Marshall FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE by Plaintiff State of Oregon. Receipt No. AWAWDC-8932499 (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Karl David Smith on behalf of Plaintiff State of Oregon. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application

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Application 27 by attorney Brian Simmons Marshall will not be processed at this time. 1 - The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions.2- Local Counsel Karl Smith is not attorney of record for State of Oregon. Please file a Notice of Appearance for this Plaintiff. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Brian Simmons Marshall) (HH)

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ORDER re 27 Application. The Court ADMITS Attorney Brian Simmonds Marshall for State of Oregon, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Kate E. Morrow FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff State of Oregon (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8941384 (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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ORDER re 30 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Kate Elizabeth Morrow for Plaintiff State of Oregon, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of Defendants Pamela Bondi, Department of Government Efficiency, Executive Office of the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Amy Gleason, Cameron Hamilton, Peter Hegseth, Thomas Hicks, Benjamin W Hovland, Christy McCormick, Kristi Noem, Donald L Palmer, Brianna Schletz, Donald Trump, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Election Assistance Commission. (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; Executive Office of the President; Pamela Bondi, Attorney General; Department of Justice; Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Department of Defense; Amy Gleason, Secretary of Government Efficiency; Department of Government Efficiency Service; Donald L. Palmer, Chairman of EAC; Thomas Hicks, Commissioner of EAC; Christy McCormick, Commissioner of EAC; Benjamin Hovland, Commissioner of EAC, Brianna Schletz, Executive Director of EAC; United States Election Assistance Commission on 4/4/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on United States Attorney's Office on 4/4/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; Executive Office of the President; Pamela Bondi, Attorney General; Department of Justice; Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Department of Defense; Amy Gleason, Secretary of Government Efficiency; Department of Government Efficiency Service; Donald L. Palmer, Chairman of EAC; Thomas Hicks, Commissioner of EAC; Christy McCormick, Commissioner of EAC; Benjamin Hovland, Commissioner of EAC; Brianna Schletz, Executive Director of EAC; United States Election Assistance Commission; Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorneys Office on 5/8/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on United States Attorney's Office on 5/7/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/26/2025, (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Kelly Paradis filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Stuart Holmes filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Dena Dawson filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1)(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Patricia Cole-Tindall filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Linda Farmer filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Mary Hall filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Greg Kimsey filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Leesa Manion filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Carla Reyes filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Alejandro Sanchez filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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DECLARATION of Julie Wise filed by All Plaintiffs re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge John H. Chun. Joint Status Report due by 7/7/2025, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 6/13/2025, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 6/27/2025. (AD) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Heidi B Bradley on behalf of Amicus Local Elections Officials. (Bradley, Heidi) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae Local Elections Officials in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by Amicus Local Elections Officials. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae Local Elections Officials ISO MSJ, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae) Noting Date 6/5/2025, (Bradley, Heidi) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

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ORDER granting 51 Unopposed Motion for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (MJV) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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BRIEF in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by Amicus Local Elections Officials (Bradley, Heidi) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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Stipulated MOTION to Set a Briefing Schedule on Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Defendants' Cross Motion and to Continue Deadlines, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/9/2025, (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Defendants' combined response to Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment(Dkt. # 37 ) and dispositive motion is due 7/7/2025. Plaintiffs' combined response to Defendants' motion and reply brief is due 8/6/2025. Defendants' reply is due 8/20/2025. Any amicus briefs are due by 7/21/2025. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to re-note the motion at Dkt. # 37 for 8/6/2025. Further, the Court continues the deadlines for holding a Rule 26(f) conference, exchanging initial disclosures pursuant to Rule 26(a)(1), and submitting a joint status report and discovery plan as required by Rule 26(f) until after resolution of Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and Defendants' cross motion. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael Adame FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Local Elections Officials (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9020900 (Bradley, Heidi) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Shannon Eddy FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Local Elections Officials (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9020914 (Bradley, Heidi) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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ORDER re 57 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Shannon Eddy for Amicus party Local Elections Officials, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 57, Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 56 by attorneys Shannon Eddy and Michael Adame will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must each submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Shannon Eddy and Michael Adame) (KB)

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ORDER re 56 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael Adame for Amicus party Local Elections Officials, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(KB) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/3/2025, (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

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ORDER granting Defendants' 60 Motion for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs. The Court grants them leave to file a brief of 12,600 words or less. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/4/2025, (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 07/04/2025)

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ORDER granting 62 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time. The Court re-notes the motion at Dkt. # 37 for 8/13/2025. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/27/2025, (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Rogelio Omar Riojas on behalf of Amicus Former Republican Members of Congress. (Riojas, Rogelio) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Former Republican Members of Congress in Support of Washington and Oregon, filed by Amicus Former Republican Members of Congress. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit [Proposed] Amicus Brief of Former Republican Members of Congress in Support of Washington and Oregon, # 2 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Former Republican Members of Congress in Support of Washington and Oregon) Noting Date 7/18/2025, (Riojas, Rogelio) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Beau C. Tremitiere FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Former Republican Members of Congress (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9079577 (Riojas, Rogelio) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lauren E. Groth FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Former Republican Members of Congress (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9079585 (Riojas, Rogelio) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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ORDER re 67 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Beau Tremitiere for Former Republican Members of Congress, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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ORDER granting 66 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH)

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ORDER re 68 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Lauren Groth for Former Republican Members of Congress, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF OF FORMER REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF WASHINGTON AND OREGON by Amicus Former Republican Members of Congress (Riojas, Rogelio) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae, filed by Amicus Parties Republican Party of Arizona, RITE PAC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit [Proposed] Amicus Brief of Republican Party of Arizona and RITE PAC, # 2 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Statement of Republican Party of Arizona, # 3 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Statement of RITE PAC, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Amicus Brief) Noting Date 7/21/2025, (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Robert A McGuire, III on behalf of Amicus Parties RITE PAC, Republican Party of Arizona. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Republican Party of Arizona. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by RITE PAC. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Thomas Basile FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties RITE PAC, Republican Party of Arizona (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9082675 (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
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ORDER granting 73 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief of Bipartisan Former State Secretaries of State in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (ECF No. 37), filed by Amicus Parties Kim Wyman, Mary Estill Buchanan, Miles Rapoport, Joan Anderson Growe, Kathy Boockvar, Leigh M. Chapman, Natalie E. Tennant. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/11/2025 7/21/2025, (Sacks, Jeremy) Modified noting date on 7/22/2025 (APH). (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Brief by Bipartisan Former State Secretaries of State, filed by Amicus Parties Kathy Boockvar, Mary Estill Buchanan, Leigh M. Chapman, Joan Anderson Growe, Miles Rapoport, Natalie E. Tennant, Kim Wyman. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/11/2025 7/21/2025, (Sacks, Jeremy) Modified noting date on 7/22/2025 (APH). (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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AMICUS BRIEF re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, 55 Order on Stipulated Motion,,,, Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,, by Amicus Parties RITE PAC, Republican Party of Arizona (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by Amicus Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/21/2025, (Rosenberger, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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BRIEF re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Bipartisan Former State Secretaries of State by Amicus Parties Kathy Boockvar, Mary Estill Buchanan, Leigh M. Chapman, Joan Anderson Growe, Miles Rapoport, Natalie E. Tennant, Kim Wyman (Sacks, Jeremy) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief, filed by Amicus National Vote at Home Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae) Noting Date 7/21/2025, (Beane, Amanda) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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ORDER granting 82 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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ORDER granting 84 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (APH) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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ORDER re 77 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Thomas J Basile for Amicus RITE PAC, and Republican Party of Arizona, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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Amicus BRIEF re 37 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Amicus National Vote at Home Institute (Beane, Amanda) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Voting/Election Law)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 4, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The State of Washington and the State of Oregon.

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

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

Executive Office of the President (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Justice (- United States (national) -), Federal

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

U.S. Department of Defense (- United States (national) -), Federal

Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE) (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) (- United States (national) -), Federal

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

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

National Voter Registration Act ("Motor Voter law"), 52 U.S.C. § 20501 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Take Care Clause

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

Mail

Records Disclosure

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Commandeering

Voting:

Election administration

Vote decision rules

Voter ID

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access