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 is a case challenging the President's authority to dictate how states conduct their elections. On April 4, 2025, the States of Washington and Oregon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle against President Donald Trump in his official capacity, along with numerous other federal entities and officials, including the Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), th…

This is a case challenging the President's authority to dictate how states conduct their elections.

On April 4, 2025, the States of Washington and Oregon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle against President Donald Trump in his official capacity, along with numerous other federal entities and officials, including the Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE), the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The states sued for multiple constitutional and statutory violations, including an alleged violation of the Elections Clause. The states alleged that Trump's Executive Order 14248, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, which purported to control how states conducted their elections harmed them by overriding their sovereign laws governing vote counting and voter registration, imposing substantial costs to overhaul their voting systems and laws, and disenfranchising thousands of their residents. The states sought declaratory and injunctive relief barring Trump from implementing or enforcing the challenged provisions of the Executive Order, along with attorney’s fees. The case was assigned to District Judge John H. Chun. 

On May 29, 2025, the states moved for partial summary judgment, asking the court to hold that particular sections of the Executive Order were ultra vires and to issue a declaratory judgment stating that federal election laws did not preempt the states' ballot receipt deadlines.  

On July 14, 2025, the government filed a cross-motion to dismiss all of the states' claims, arguing that the states lacked standing, their claims were unripe, and one claim presented a political question. The government also contended that the states were merely challenging the President's authority to direct Executive Branch officials to take certain election-related actions within their purview – a power that falls squarely within the President's authority to manage the Executive Branch.

On October 1, 2025, the government moved to stay deadlines for supplemental briefing in support of its motion to dismiss and in opposition to the states’ motion for partial summary judgment due to a lapse of appropriations. Later that day, the court granted the government’s motion to stay. On November 7, with the end of the government shutdown, the court reset the motion filing schedule.

On January 9, 2026, the court granted in part and denied in part the states' motion for partial summary judgment, granting the motion with respect to the states’ non-statutory, equitable challenges to 2(a), 4(a), 4(b), 7(a) and 7(b) of the Executive Order. The court granted in part and denied in part the government’s motion to dismiss, granting the dismissal of the states’ challenges to 2(b)(iii), 2(d), 2(e)(ii), and 5(b) of the Executive Order. Judge Chun concluded that the states had standing to challenge nearly all provisions of the Executive Order and found that it largely exceeded the President's authority. The court also permanently enjoined sections 2(a), 4(a), 4(b), 7(a) and 7(b) of the Executive Order, preventing the Election Assistance Commission from requiring proof of citizenship in the national mail voter registration form or cutting off funds to states that do not use a national mail voter registration form. 814 F.Supp.3d 1173.

On March 10, 2026, the government appealed the district court’s January 9 order granting partial summary judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. (USCA 26-1429). 

On April 9, 2026, the parties jointly moved to stay appellate proceedings pending resolution of remaining claims in the district court and the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee (No. 24-1260), which could influence the Ninth Circuit’s review of the appeal. On May 6, 2026, the court granted the joint motion to stay appellate proceedings. 

On April 14, 2026, in the district court, the states filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with respect to their section 4(d) challenge of the Executive Order. 

On April 17, 2026, in the district court, the states moved for summary judgment, asking the court to declare section 3(d) of the Executive Order ultra vires and permanently enjoin its enforcement. That same day, the government filed a cross-motion for summary judgment, arguing that the states' challenge was not justiciable, that they lacked standing, that section 3(d) was lawful and did not violate state sovereignty, and that the states were not entitled to the broad permanent injunction they sought.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Alexis Gil (7/18/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69845185/parties/state-of-washington-v-trump/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Carla Scott,

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Adame, Michael (Washington)

Basile, Thomas J (Washington)

Bradley, Heidi B (Washington)

Creelan, Jeremy M (Washington)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
115

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Defendants’ Motion For A Stay Of October 3 And 10, 2025, Supplemental Briefing Deadlines In Light Of Lapse Of Appropriations

State of Washington et al. v. Trump et al.

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
116

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Order Granting Defendants’ Motion For A Stay Of October 3 And 10, 2025, Supplemental Briefing Deadlines In Light Of Lapse Of Appropriations

State of Washington et al. v. Trump et al.

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

Order/Opinion
126

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Order Re: Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Order/Opinion
131

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Notice of Appeal

State of Washington et al. v. Trump et al.

March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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26-01429

Joint Motion To Hold Briefing Schedule In Abeyance

Trump et al. v. State of Washington et al.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
135

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Stipulated Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice

State of Washington et al. v. Trump et al.

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief
136

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Plaintiffs' Motion For Summary Judgment

State of Washington et al. v. Trump et al.

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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

Last updated Aug. 26, 2026, 4:21 a.m.

Docket for: State of Washington v. Trump
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1 April 4, 2025

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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4 Exhibit Washington Executive Order 15-02

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6 Exhibit Oregon Voter Registration Card

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7 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 April 4, 2025

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

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3 April 4, 2025

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4 April 4, 2025

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5 April 4, 2025

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6 April 4, 2025

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7 April 4, 2025

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8 April 4, 2025

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9 April 4, 2025

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10 April 4, 2025

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11 April 4, 2025

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12 April 4, 2025

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13 April 4, 2025

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14 April 4, 2025

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15 April 4, 2025

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16 April 4, 2025

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

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17 April 4, 2025

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

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18 April 4, 2025

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

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19 April 4, 2025

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

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20 April 4, 2025

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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21 April 4, 2025

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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22 April 4, 2025

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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23 April 4, 2025

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

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24 April 4, 2025

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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25 April 4, 2025

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

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26 April 4, 2025

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

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27 April 17, 2025

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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28 April 17, 2025

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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April 17, 2025

Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application

April 17, 2025

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)

29 April 22, 2025

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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30 April 22, 2025

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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April 22, 2025

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

31 April 23, 2025

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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April 23, 2025

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

32 May 21, 2025

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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33 May 29, 2025

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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34 May 29, 2025

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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35 May 29, 2025

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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36 May 29, 2025

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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37 May 29, 2025

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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38 May 29, 2025

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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39 May 29, 2025

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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40 May 29, 2025

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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41 May 29, 2025

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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42 May 29, 2025

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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43 May 29, 2025

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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44 May 29, 2025

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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45 May 29, 2025

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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46 May 29, 2025

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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47 May 29, 2025

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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48 May 29, 2025

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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49 May 30, 2025

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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50 June 5, 2025

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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51 June 5, 2025

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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52 June 6, 2025

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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53 June 6, 2025

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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54 June 9, 2025

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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55 June 9, 2025

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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56 June 10, 2025

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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57 June 10, 2025

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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58 June 10, 2025

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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Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application

June 10, 2025

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 10, 2025

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)

59 June 16, 2025

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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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

60 July 3, 2025

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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61 July 3, 2025

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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62 July 4, 2025

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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63 July 7, 2025

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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64 July 14, 2025

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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65 July 18, 2025

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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66 July 18, 2025

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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67 July 18, 2025

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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68 July 18, 2025

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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69 July 18, 2025

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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70 July 18, 2025

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

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July 18, 2025

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

71 July 21, 2025

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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72 July 21, 2025

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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73 July 21, 2025

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)

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74 July 21, 2025

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)

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75 July 21, 2025

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)

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76 July 21, 2025

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)

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77 July 21, 2025

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)

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78 July 21, 2025

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

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79 July 21, 2025

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)

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80 July 21, 2025

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)

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81 July 21, 2025

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)

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82 July 21, 2025

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)

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83 July 21, 2025

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)

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84 July 21, 2025

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)

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July 21, 2025

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

85 July 22, 2025

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

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86 July 22, 2025

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

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87 July 22, 2025

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)

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88 July 22, 2025

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

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July 22, 2025

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

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

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: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE)

DOGE Administrator

Executive Office of the President

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

President Donald Trump

Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Homeland Security

Senior Official of FEMA

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

United States Attorney General

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

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)

Separation of Powers

Take Care Clause

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 2:25-cv-00602

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 26-01429

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Declaratory Judgment

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Voter Registration

Voting Process Changes

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

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