Case: American Bar Association v. U.S. Department of Justice

Todd Blanche

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11639874) filed by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Netter, Brian) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian D. Netter on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Netter, Brian). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 4/24/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Christine L. Coogle, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11641828. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Netter, Brian) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Pooja A. Boisture, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11641999. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Netter, Brian) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (znmw)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Status Conference

Order

MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby directed to appear for a remote scheduling conference at 3:00 PM today, April 24, 2025, before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Zoom information will be provided separately. Plaintiff's counsel shall inform government counsel of the Court's order as soon as possible. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/24/2025. (lccrc2)

Minute Entry for video Status Conference held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/24/2025. Forthcoming Order. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (lsj)

NOTICE Regarding Status of Funds by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Warden, Andrew) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Pooja Boisture on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Boisture, Pooja) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

RESPONSE re 10 Notice (Other) Regarding Status of Filing filed by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jodie T. Morse on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Morse, Jodie) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christine L. Coogle on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Coogle, Christine) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew I. Warden on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Warden, Andrew) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave for Christine L. Coogle to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Counsel is directed to the comment to Local Civil Rule 83.2(c)(2) providing that "as a general matter, attorneys who engage in the practice of law from an office located in the District of Columbia and who file papers in this Court should be a member of the Bar of this Court and the District of Columbia Bar." Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/25/2025. (lccrc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave for Pooja A. Boisture to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Counsel is directed to the comment to Local Civil Rule 83.2(c)(2) providing that "as a general matter, attorneys who engage in the practice of law from an office located in the District of Columbia and who file papers in this Court should be a member of the Bar of this Court and the District of Columbia Bar." Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/25/2025. (lccrc2)

Order

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendants' 10 Notice and Plaintiff's 12 Response, the Court will consider Plaintiff's 4 Motion on the timetable set forth in Local Civil Rule 65.1. Defendants' opposition shall be due May 2, 2025. Plaintiff shall file any reply by May 7, 2025. The parties shall appear for a hearing on the Motion on May 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper (in person). Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/25/2025. (lccrc2)

TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on April 24, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-10. Date of Issuance:April 30, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/29/2025.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Douglas C. Dreier on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Andrew I. Warden (Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Erin M. Lorah, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Compiled Award Documents, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Declaration of Erin M. Lorah

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3 Exhibit 1 - Compiled Award Documents

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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Memorandum in opposition to re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Duplicate of ECF No. 16 filed by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Appendix - Widakuswara v. Lake, Nos. 25-5144, et al. (D.C. Cir. May 3, 2025))(Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

1 Appendix - Widakuswara v. Lake, Nos. 25-5144, et al. (D.C. Cir. May 3, 2025)

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REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: ANDRE BELOUS - Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Reason(s): Filer is not a party to the case. (Attachment: # 1 Amicus Brief) (zjm) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Lee Bateman on behalf of AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (Bateman, Kristin) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 5/5/2025 (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TODD BLANCHE served on 5/5/2025 (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/5/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/4/2025. (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/5/2025. (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Motion for TRO,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Vladimir Gurin, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Coogle, Christine) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

1 Declaration of Vladimir Gurin

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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RESPONSE re 16 MOTION to Dismiss (Duplicate of ECF No. 24) filed by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Coogle, Christine) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 16 Motion to Dismiss, filed by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

.Order

MINUTE ORDER: The Court will provide access for the public to participate in the hearing on the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction set for May 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. It is ORDERED that the participants using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the rules set forth on the Court's website. Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400; Access Code: 940966863. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/12/2025. (lccrc2)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/12/2025. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 4 for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, Preliminary Injunction. Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira. (zljn)

ORDER granting in part Plaintiff's 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See full Order and accompanying Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/14/2025. (lccrc2) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION re 27 Order granting in part Plaintiff's 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See full Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/14/2025. (lccrc2)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on May 12, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-42. Date of Issuance:May 15, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 6/5/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/15/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/13/2025.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

.Order AND Order on Leave to File Review

MINUTE ORDER re 30 Request for Leave to File Review. Leave to file is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/20/2025. (lccrc2)

REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: Andre Belous' Motion for Judicial Review. Reason(s): Filer is not a party to the case. (mg) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: Andre Belous' Notice of Appearance. Reason(s): Filer is not a party to the case. (mg) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. (Coogle, Christine) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 33 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by July 14, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/17/2025. (lccrc2)

.Order AND Status Report Order

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 33 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by July 14, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/17/2025. (lccrc2)

Joint STATUS REPORT by TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA J. BONDI, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Dreier, Douglas) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

Order on Motion to Dismiss

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the representations in 34 the parties' Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file a further status report by October 1, 2027, unless earlier developments require the filing of a further status report before then. In the interim, the Court will administratively close the case. In light of this Order, the Court will also strike the Defendant's 16 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/17/2025. (lccrc1)