Case: Perlmutter v. Blanche

COMPLAINT against TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11709767) filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Allyson Scher on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian D. Netter on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (zjd)

SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

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STANDING ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/23/2025. (lctjk2) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of Plaintiff's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file their opposition by May 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; Plaintiff shall file her reply by May 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.; and the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiff's 2 Motion on May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/23/2025. (lctjk2)

Memorandum in opposition to re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hall, Christopher) (Entered: 05/26/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Adeel Mohammadi, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11717117. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Adeel Mohammadi, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- James R. Salzmann, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11717134. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration James R. Salzmann, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kuruvilla J. Olasa, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11717136. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kuruvilla J. Olasa, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Miranda E. Rehaut, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11717140. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Miranda E. Rehaut, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

1 Declaration of Miranda E. Rehaut

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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Hayes on behalf of All Defendants (Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stanley Edmund Woodward, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Woodward, Stanley) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: TRO Motion Hearing held on 5/28/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order heard, and DENIED. A Proposed Briefing Schedule for Preliminary Injunction, if warranted, due by 5/29/2025 at 5:00PM. (Court Reporter: Chandra Kean) (zkh)

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Motion Hearing

MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons explained on the record today, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that, should Plaintiff intend to move for a preliminary injunction, the parties shall meet, confer, and submit a joint proposed briefing schedule for the motion by May 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/28/2025. (lctjk2)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS (TRO) before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on May 29, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-63. Date of Issuance: May 29, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chandra Kean, RMR, Telephone number 202-354-3404. 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 6/19/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/29/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/27/2025.(Kean, Chandra) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

MOTION for Briefing Schedule by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Miranda E. Rehaut on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Rehaut, Miranda) Modified on 5/30/2025; refiled as docket entry 19 (znmw). (Entered: 05/29/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kuruvilla Joseph Olasa on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Olasa, Kuruvilla) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Miranda E. Rehaut on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Rehaut, Miranda) Modified event title on 5/30/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 05/29/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Adeel Mohammadi is hereby admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 5/29/2025. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 11 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney James R. Salzmann is hereby admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 5/29/2025. (lctjk2)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Kuruvilla J. Olasa is hereby admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 5/29/2025. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Miranda E. Rehaut is hereby admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 5/29/2025. (lctjk2)

RESPONSE re 16 MOTION for Briefing Schedule Opposition filed by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by James Salzmann on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Salzmann, James) (Main Document 21 replaced on 6/2/2025) (znmw). (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 16 Motion to Enter a Briefing Schedule and Defendants' 20 Opposition, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a status conference on June 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to be held via videoconference. The parties shall contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day before the hearing to make arrangements to participate. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/30/2025. (lctjk2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Adeel Mohammadi on behalf of SHIRA PERLMUTTER (Mohammadi, Adeel) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Status Conference held on 6/3/2025. Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 6/4/2025. (Court Reporter: Chandra Kean) (zkh)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 23 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern preliminary-injunction briefing in this case: Plaintiff shall file her motion for preliminary injunction by June 10, 2025; Defendants shall file their opposition by June 24, 2025; and Plaintiff shall file her reply by July 1, 2025. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary at a later time. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 6/4/2025. (lctjk2)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Ex. A, # 5 Ex. B)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT served on 6/18/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TODD BLANCHE served on 6/13/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SERGIO GOR served on 6/18/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TRENT MORSE served on 6/18/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PAUL PERKINS served on 6/18/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 6/18/2025 (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/18/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/17/2025. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/13/2025. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The parties requested that the Court hold a hearing on Plaintiff's 24 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction either the week of July 7 or July 14-16. ECF No. 23 at 2. Because the Court could not accommodate those times, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiff's 24 Motion on July 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via videoconference. The Court finds that this hearing date, a week after the parties' last requested window, will not prejudice them. See LCvR 65.1(d). The parties shall contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day before the hearing to make arrangements to participate. If the parties are unavailable at that time, they shall jointly contact the Courtroom Deputy to determine a mutually agreeable date and time for the parties and the Court. Interested members of the public and/or media may dial the Court's Public access line: Toll free number 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 433360750. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/17/2025. (lctjk2)

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Preliminary Injunction

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 7/23/2025. Oral argument on Plaintiff's 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Chandra Kean) (zkh)

TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on July 23, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-55. Date of Issuance: July 24, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chandra Kean, RMR, Telephone number 202-354-3404. 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 8/14/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/24/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/22/2025.(Kean, Chandra) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP (Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Deadline to Respond to Complaint by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

RESPONSE re 36 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) Modified to add link on 7/30/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 07/29/2025)

ORDER denying Plaintiff's 24 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/30/2025. (lctjk2) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION in support of the Court's 39 Order denying Plaintiff's 24 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/30/2025. (lctjk2) (Main Document 40 replaced on 7/31/2025) (zcam). (Entered: 07/30/2025)

Order on Motion to Stay AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Motion to Stay

MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' 37 Unopposed Motion to Stay Defendants' Deadline to Respond to Complaint. Given that the Court has resolved Plaintiff's 24 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, it is hereby ORDERED that the 37 Unopposed Motion is DENIED as moot. It is further ORDERED that, by August 6, 2025, the parties shall each submit a proposed schedule to govern what the Court anticipates will be cross-motions for summary judgment, including a proposed hearing date on the motions. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/30/2025. (lctjk2)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 40 Memorandum & Opinion, 39 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ADCDC-11857602. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Emergency MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 43 Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiff's 43 Emergency Motion by August 12, 2025, and Plaintiff shall file her reply by August 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/5/2025. (lctjk2)

USCA Case Number 25-5285 for 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (zdp)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 44 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern further proceedings in this case: Plaintiff shall file her motion for summary judgment by September 8, 2025; Defendants shall file their combined opposition to Plaintiff's motion and cross-motion for summary judgment by September 22, 2025; Plaintiff shall file her combined reply in support of her motion and opposition to Defendants' cross-motion by October 6, 2025; Defendants shall file their reply in support of their cross-motion by October 14, 2025; and the parties shall appear for a hearing on the motions on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' obligation to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's 1 Complaint is STAYED until 14 days after the cross-motions for summary judgment are resolved, if necessary. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/8/2025. (lctjk2)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 43 Emergency MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal filed by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SERGIO GOR, TRENT MORSE, PAUL PERKINS, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Hayes, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

REPLY re 43 Emergency MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal filed by SHIRA PERLMUTTER. (Scher, Allyson) Modified event title on 8/18/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 08/15/2025)

ORDER denying Plaintiff's 43 Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/20/2025. (lctjk2) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

MEMORANDUM in support of the Court's 47 Order denying Plaintiff's 43 Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/20/2025. (lctjk2)