Case: Corporation for Public Broadcasting v. Trump

COMPLAINT against SERGIO GOR, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE, TRENT MORSE, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE, DONALD J. TRUMP, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF OMB ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11650475) filed by DIANE KAPLAN, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, LAURA G. ROSS, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THOMAS E, ROTHMAN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, LAURA G. ROSS, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THOMAS E, ROTHMAN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, # 2 Declaration of Evan Slavitt, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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Order

Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zjd)

Status Conference

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Dkt. 2, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear on April 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 8. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall ensure that Defendants receive actual notice of this order as promptly as possible. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/29/2025. (lcrdm1)

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Dkt. 2, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear on April 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 8. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall ensure that Defendants receive actual notice of this order as promptly as possible. It is further ORDERED that the public line shall be available for members of the public: Toll Free Number 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 043781081. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/29/2025. (lcrdm1) Modified on 4/29/2025 to add public line. (zglw).

STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/29/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Christopher Nanov on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Nanov, Peter) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to SERGIO GOR, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE, TRENT MORSE, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE, DONALD J. TRUMP, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF OMB, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zjd) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy Samuel Bloch Newman on behalf of All Defendants (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Status Conference held on 4/29/2025. Government's Response is due on or before 5/6/2025 and Plaintiff's Reply is due on or before 5/9/2025. Motion Hearing set for 5/14/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 8- In Person before Judge Randolph D. Moss. The public line shall be available for members of the public: Toll Free Number 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 043781081. (Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay) (zglw)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeffrey S. Robbins, (ADCDC-11656184) Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jeffrey S. Robbins in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, Dkt. 8, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Jeffrey S. Robbins is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/30/2025. (lcrdm1)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph D. Lipchitz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11656804. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph D. Lipchitz in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, Dkt. 9, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Joseph D. Lipchitz is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/30/2025. (lcrdm1)

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RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO,, filed by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Evan Slavitt)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Scott Robbins on behalf of BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Robbins, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Dominic Lipchitz, I on behalf of BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Lipchitz, Joseph) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Motion Hearing held on 5/14/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LAURA G. ROSS, DIANE KAPLAN, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. Oral Argument heard. Matter Taken Under Advisement. (Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay.) (zglw)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on 5/14/25; Page Numbers: 1-69. Date of Issuance:5/16/25. Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay, Email: Sherry_Lindsay@dcd.uscourts.gov, 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 6/6/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/16/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/14/2025.(stl) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

NOTICE of Filing Correspondence to the Honorable Randolph D. Moss by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Lipchitz, Joseph) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Lipchitz, Joseph) Modified on 5/19/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 05/19/2025)

Notice of Error

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 16 Notice (Other),. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect format (Letter)- correspondence is not permitted (LCvR 5.1(a)). Please refile. (zjm)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 17 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY,. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect format (Letter)- correspondence is not permitted (LCvR 5.1(a)). Please refile. (zjm)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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RESPONSE re 18 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY, 19 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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RESPONSE re 21 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE. (Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL OFFICE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Trump v. Wilcox)(Newman, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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RESPONSE re 23 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN (McElroy, Jason) Modified docket text on 5/28/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 05/28/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General May 2, 2025. (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/30/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/29/2025. (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 5/6/2025 (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET served on 5/6/2025 (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. RUSSELL VOUGHT served on 5/6/2025 (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SERGIO GOR served on 5/6/2025 (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TRENT MORSE served on 5/6/2025 (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. 2, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/8/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/08/2025)

Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Expedited Summary Judgment by BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, DIANE KAPLAN, LAURA G. ROSS, THOMAS E. ROTHMAN. (McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint motion for expedited summary judgment briefing schedule, Dkt. 33, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that the parties' proposed schedule is adopted as follows: On or before July 25, 2025: Plaintiffs' motion and opening brief dueOn or before August 29, 2025: Defendants' opposition and cross motion dueOn or before September 19, 2025: Plaintiffs' reply and opposition dueOn or before October 10, 2025: Defendants' reply due. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/29/2025. (lcrdm1)