Case: National Public Radio, Inc. v. Trump

1:25-cv-01674 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: May 27, 2025

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Case Summary

Issued on May 1, 2025, Executive Order 14290, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media,” required federal agencies to withhold all funding from National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and barred local stations receiving federal grants from using those funds to purchase their programming. This case is about whether the President of the United States can unilaterally strip public broadcasters of federal funding based on perceived political bias.  On May 27, 202…

Issued on May 1, 2025, Executive Order 14290, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media,” required federal agencies to withhold all funding from National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and barred local stations receiving federal grants from using those funds to purchase their programming. This case is about whether the President of the United States can unilaterally strip public broadcasters of federal funding based on perceived political bias. 

On May 27, 2025, NPR, Colorado Public Radio, Aspen Public Radio, and KSUT Public Radio filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs sued President Donald Trump and several federal agencies and officials, including the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The plaintiffs sued under the First and Fifth Amendments, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The case was assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss.

Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought a declaration that Executive Order 14290 was unlawful and unconstitutional, and a permanent injunction barring agencies from cutting funds to NPR, PBS, or affiliated stations or restricting use of grants to purchase their programming. They argued the order exceeded presidential authority and constituted retaliation, viewpoint discrimination, and infringement of associational rights.

On May 30, 2025, PBS filed a parallel suit against President Trump and federal agencies, challenging Executive Order 14290 as an unlawful effort to defund public media for political reasons. Raising similar First and Fifth Amendment, APA, and Public Broadcasting Act claims, PBS sought declaratory and injunctive relief. The case was assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss and has proceeded on a parallel track.

On June 10, 2025, the court granted a joint proposal from the parties to resolve the case through cross-motions for summary judgment. On June 13, 2025, the plaintiffs filed their motion for summary judgment, asserting that the Executive Order lacked any legal basis and violated the APA, the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, the Spending Clause, and the Public Broadcasting Act’s mandate of editorial independence. The motion was supported by declarations outlining the severe consequences of the order, including the disruption of NPR’s national satellite system—used to transmit emergency alerts—and the financial destabilization of local public radio stations. 

On July 12, 2025, the defendants moved for summary judgment and opposed the plaintiffs’ motion, arguing the case was unripe because no funding had been terminated and no concrete injury suffered. They asserted the order did not violate the First Amendment, as the government may choose which speech to subsidize and may consider content and viewpoint when allocating funds. They maintained the Executive Order simply declined to fund NPR and PBS, without retaliation, viewpoint discrimination, or infringement of associational rights. The defendants further argued no Fifth Amendment violation occurred because federal grants are not protected property interests. Finally, they contended the President is not subject to the APA and that no agency had taken final action subject to statutory challenge.

On July 25, 2025, the plaintiffs opposed the defendants’ cross-motion and replied in support of their own, arguing the Executive Order was “textbook retaliation and viewpoint discrimination.” They claimed the administration sidestepped the Public Broadcasting Act violation by relying on procedural defenses and a flawed view of the First Amendment. The plaintiffs argued the order was unconstitutionally vague, deprived NPR of a protected property interest in federal funding, and that its general disclaimer of compliance was meaningless given its direct conflict with statutory requirements.

The case remains ongoing.

Summary Authors

Victoria Tan (8/5/2025)

Taite Puhala (12/3/2025)

Related Cases

Public Broadcasting Service v. Trump, District of District of Columbia (2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Boutrous, Theodore J. (District of Columbia)

Estrada, Miguel A. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Banerjee, Carmen M. (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brown, Bruce D. (District of Columbia)

Hauss, Brian Matthew (District of Columbia)

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

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Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief

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Federal Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Motion for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion

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Combined Opposition to Federal Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

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See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70376503/national-public-radio-inc-v-trump/

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11713620) filed by ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC., COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., KUTE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons)(Estrada, Miguel) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Plaintiffs. Case related to Case No. 25-cv-1305. (Estrada, Miguel) (Main Document 2 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (Estrada, Miguel) (Main Document 3 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (Estrada, Miguel) (Main Document 4 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO (Estrada, Miguel) (Main Document 5 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by KUTE, INC. (Estrada, Miguel) (Main Document 6 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr on behalf of NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by KatieLynn Boyd Townsend on behalf of NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth A. Allen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11713675. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Steven D. Zansberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11713685. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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SUMMONS (10) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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DECLARATION of Elizabeth A. Allen by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. re 9 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth A. Allen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11713675. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Main Document 12 replaced on 5/27/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MOTION to Substitute Party Maria Rosario Jackson by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Summons)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 9, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Elizabeth A. Allen may 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 5/27/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 10, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Steven D. Zansberg may 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 5/27/2025. (lcrdm1)

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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 5/28/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Steven D. Zansberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zansberg, Steven) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., (zdp) Modified docket text on 5/30/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Substitution of Mary Anne Carter for Defendant Maria Rosario Jackson, Dkt. 13, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Mary Anne Carter, in her official capacity as Acting Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, is substituted for defendant Maria Rosario Jackson in the case, and the Clerk of Court is directed to amend the docket accordingly. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/28/2025. (lcrdm1)

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SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to MARY ANNE CARTER. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zdp) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Expedited Summary Judgment and other Related Relief by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Carmen M. Banerjee on behalf of SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT (Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Motion for Entry of an Expedited Briefing Schedule, Dkt. 18, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and the parties proposed schedule is adopted. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/10/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of Daphne Kwon, # 4 Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 5 Declaration of Tami Graham, # 6 Declaration of Breeze Richardson, # 7 Declaration of Stewart Vanderwilt, # 8 Declaration of Katie Townsend, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DIGITAL CONTENT NEXT, THE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC., PRO PUBLICA, INC., RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Tobin, Charles) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF of Colorado and 22 Other States in Support of Plaintiffs by STATE OF COLORADO. (Moskowitz, David) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Matthew Hauss on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF COLORADO (Hauss, Brian) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF COLORADO, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief of ACLU, ACLU DC, and ACLU of Colorado, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to file Amicus Brief)(Hauss, Brian) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF by DIGITAL CONTENT NEXT, INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC., PRO PUBLICA, INC., RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION. (zdp) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF COLORADO, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (zdp) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (zdp) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Digital Content Next, The Intercept Media, Inc., Pro Publica, Inc., and the Radio Television Digital News Association's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 22, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The amicus brief on behalf of Plaintiffs shall be deemed filed. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/24/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the American Civil Liberties Union and Amici's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 25, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The amicus brief on behalf of Plaintiffs shall be deemed filed. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/24/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Amici's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 26, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The amicus brief on behalf of Plaintiffs shall be deemed filed. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/24/2025. (lcrdm1)

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts In Opposition to Plaintiffs' Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Declaration of Wiggins, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Declaration of Berger, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Declaration of Moore, # 7 Appendix Administrative Record, # 8 Statement of Facts in Support of Motion, # 9 Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment & File Admin Record, Nunc Pro Tunc by SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc, Dkt. 32, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants' time to file their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is extended until 12:30 a.m. on July 12, 2025, and Defendants' time to serve the Administrative Record is extended until 10:15 a.m. on July 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/14/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc, Dkt. 32, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants' time to file their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is extended until 12:30 a.m. on July 12, 2025, and Defendants' time to serve the Administrative Record is extended until 10:15 a.m. on July 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/14/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc, Dkt. 32, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants' time to file their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is extended until 12:30 a.m. on July 12, 2025, and Defendants' time to serve the Administrative Record is extended until 10:15 a.m. on July 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/14/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc, Dkt. 32, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants' time to file their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is extended until 12:30 a.m. on July 12, 2025, and Defendants' time to serve the Administrative Record is extended until 10:15 a.m. on July 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/14/2025. (lcrdm1)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by ELENA SASSOWER. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief)(zdp) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Center for Judicial Accountability's ("CJA") Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief, Dkt. 33, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The amicus brief was filed by Elena Ruth Sassower, the "Director" of the Center for Judicial Accountability, who is herself proceeding pro se. Dkt. 33 at 3. Ms. Sassower represents that "CJA is not represented by an attorney." Id. But a corporation or organization "cannot represent itself and cannot appear pro se. It must be represented by counsel." See Alexian Brothers Medical Ctr. v. Sebelius, 63 F. Supp. 3d 105, 108 (D.D.C. 2014); see also Partridge v. Am. Hosp. Mang. Co., LLC, 289 F. Supp. 3d 1, 25 (D.D.C. 2017). Accordingly, the motion is DENIED in so far as the amicus brief is filed by the Center for Judicial Accountability without counsel. The Court will, however, construe the motion as filed on behalf of Elena Ruth Sassower in her personal capacity and GRANT leave to file on that ground. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/18/2025. (lcrdm1)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 30 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Response to Federal Defendants' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts and Statement of Additional Undisputed Material Facts, # 2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Daphne Kwon, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Response to Federal Defendants' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts and Statement of Additional Undisputed Material Facts, # 2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Daphne Kwon, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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ANSWER to Complaint by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING.(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 30 Motion for Summary Judgment,, Reply In Support of Defs. Cross -Mot S. Jud filed by SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Statement of Facts)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of National Public Radio's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, # 2 Declaration of Ryan Merkley, # 3 Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 4 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 5 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 6 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 7 Exhibit D to the Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 8 Exhibit E to the Declaration of Badri Munipalla, # 9 Text of Proposed Order, # 10 Notice to Counsel/Party Certificate of Counsel Regarding Actual Notice)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Dkt. 38, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a motion hearing on September 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 8. It is further ORDERED that if circumstances change such that the parties need to be heard at an earlier time, the parties shall promptly inform the Court. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/26/2025. (lcrdm1)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Skedzielewski on behalf of SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT (Skedzielewski, Sean) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Evan Slavitt, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

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Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

NOTICE - Motion hearing on September 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 8 on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Dkt. 38, will be available via Public Line: 1-833-990-9400 Meeting ID: 043781081.(zglw)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

Notice (Other)

Sept. 29, 2025

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 38 Motion for TRO,, filed by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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Motion Hearing

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 9/30/2025 before Judge Randolph D. Moss. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff, National Public Radio, Inc.'s (NPR), Motion 38 for Preliminary Injunction. Court takes matter under advisement; Forthcoming order. Court Reporter: Sherry Linsay. (zljn)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on 9/30/25; Page Numbers: 1-46. Date of Issuance:10/1/25. 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 10/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/1/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/30/2025.(stl) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joseph D. Lipchitz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12005331. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Lipchitz in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Admissions)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Christopher Nanov on behalf of CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (Nanov, Peter) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Submitted by Plaintiff National Public Radio, Inc., # 2 Text of Proposed Order Submitted by Defendant Corporation for Public Broadcasting)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO, KUTE, INC., NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC., ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Amended Complaint), # 2 Exhibit B (Redline), # 3 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to File Amended Complaint)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 43, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Joseph D. Lipchitz may 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 10/6/2025. (lcrdm1)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of NPR and CPB's Joint Motion for Scheduling Order, Dkt. 45, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. First, the Court GRANTS the parties' request to consolidate NPR's pending motion for a preliminary injunction with a motion for summary judgment, and it will consider NPR's consolidated motion with CPB's anticipated cross-motion for summary judgment.Regarding the parties' proposed schedules, the Court will need at least a few days to consider the parties' evidence and arguments and to prepare an opinion. As such, CPB's proposal that the Court hold a hearing on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment on October 31--which is the final day that CPB has agreed not to disperse the funds at issue--is untenable. Accordingly, the Court will hold an evidentiary hearing and will hear oral argument on October 28 at 9:30 a.m. Given CPB's representations regarding the availability of counsel, the Court will modify the proposed window for depositions to extend from October 18, 2025 to October 23, 2025, and it will give the parties until 6:00 p.m. on October 24, 2025 to serve notice on witnesses for testimony at the hearing. The Court will also modify the proposed deadlines for supplemental briefing to require that the parties' supplemental briefs be filed no later than 6:00 p.m. on October 24, 2025, and that their opposition briefs be filed no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025. The parties shall exchange any exhibits or demonstratives that they intend to offer at the hearing no later than 6:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025. The following schedule, incorporating the modifications to NPR's and CPB's proposed schedules that are outlined above, will govern further proceedings on Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction and the consolidated summary judgment motions: October 8, 2025: Deadline for CPB to file its answer to the amended complaint.October 9, 2025: Deadline for CPB and NPR to serve all written discovery requests concerning NPR's consolidated motion for preliminary injunction and motion for summary judgment and CPB's cross-motion for summary judgment.October 13, 2025: Deadline for CPB and NPR to serve deposition notices. October 16, 2025: Deadline for CPB and NPR to serve objections and responses to written discovery requests and to complete production of responsive documents and electronically stored information.October 18-23, 2025: Depositions of witnesses.October 20, 2025: Deadline for CPB and NPR to move to compel further responses to written discovery requests. October 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.: Deadline for CPB and NPR to (1) file supplemental briefs and (2) to serve notice on witnesses for testimony at the October 28, 2025 hearing. October 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.: Deadline for CPB and NPR to file opposition briefs. No replies shall be filed.October 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.: Deadline for CPB and NPR to exchange any exhibits or demonstratives they intend to offer at the October 28, 2025 hearing.October 28, 2025: Evidentiary hearing and oral argument on the motions. The hearing will commence at 9:30 a.m.If CPB concludes that it can commit to withholding any distribution of funds appropriated by Congress to CPB for public radio satellite interconnection purposes until after October 31, 2025, the parties may propose commensurate modifications to this schedule. As discussed at the September 30, 2025 hearing, it is hereby ORDERED that CPB shall provide both the Court and NPR with seven calendar days' notice prior to committing itself to any contract that disburses the funds at issue. Finally, although Plaintiffs have moved for leave to file an amended complaint, the parties' proposed schedule, as well as the Court's guidance at the September 30, 2025 hearing, contemplate that Plaintiffs will be allowed to amend their complaint at this early stage of the litigation. Accordingly, it is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint, Dkt. 46, is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/7/2025. (lcrdm1)

Oct. 7, 2025

Oct. 7, 2025

Order on Motion for Scheduling Order

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ANSWER to Complaint Answer to Amended Complaint by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING.(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeffrey S. Robbins, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12014008. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jeffrey Robbins in Support of Motion for Admission of Pro Hac Vice)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

Oct. 9, 2025

Oct. 9, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 9, 2025

Oct. 9, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 48, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Jeffrey Robbins may 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 10/9/2025. (lcrdm1)

Oct. 9, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Scott Robbins on behalf of CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (Robbins, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

Oct. 13, 2025

Oct. 13, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Dominic Lipchitz, I on behalf of CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (Lipchitz, Joseph) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

Oct. 13, 2025

Oct. 13, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order related to expedited discovery pursuant to the Court's October 7, 2025 Order by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McElroy, Jason) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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PROTECTIVE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Motion for Protective Order, Dkt. 51, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The parties are directed to comply with the directives in the protective order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/14/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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Notice of Hearing

Oct. 16, 2025

Oct. 16, 2025

NOTICE of Hearing:Status Conference set for 10/21/2025 at 02:30 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zglw)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander William Resar on behalf of SCOTT BESSENT, MARY ANNE CARTER, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, RUSSELL T. VOUGHT (Resar, Alexander) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Oct. 20, 2025

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Motion to Compel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration Unredacted Declaration of K. Townsend, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit L, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit M, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit N)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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MOTION to Compel (Redacted) by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration K. Townsend Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit N)(Estrada, Miguel). Added MOTION for Sanctions on 10/21/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Status Conference held on 10/21/2025. Discussion and preparation for upcoming evidentiary hearing held. (Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay.) (zglw)

Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

Status Conference

Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, Dkt. 54, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall docket under seal Plaintiff's Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document under Seal. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/22/2025. (lcrdm1)

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Order on Motion for Sanctions AND Order on Motion to Compel

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Status Conference

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, Dkt. 55, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part for the reasons stated on the record. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/22/2025. (lcrdm1)

Oct. 22, 2025

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Order on Motion to Compel

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on 10/21/25; Page Numbers: 1-48. Date of Issuance:10/24/25. 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 11/14/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/24/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/22/2026.(stl) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

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Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts)(Nanov, Peter) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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DECLARATION in support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. re 57 Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Exhibit, # 34 Exhibit, # 35 Exhibit, # 36 Exhibit, # 37 Exhibit, # 38 Exhibit, # 39 Exhibit, # 40 Exhibit, # 41 Exhibit, # 42 Exhibit, # 43 Exhibit, # 44 Exhibit, # 45 Exhibit, # 46 Exhibit, # 47 Exhibit, # 48 Exhibit, # 49 Exhibit, # 50 Exhibit, # 51 Exhibit, # 52 Exhibit, # 53 Exhibit, # 54 Exhibit, # 55 Exhibit, # 56 Exhibit, # 57 Exhibit, # 58 Exhibit, # 59 Exhibit, # 60 Exhibit, # 61 Exhibit, # 62 Exhibit, # 63 Exhibit, # 64 Exhibit, # 65 Exhibit, # 66 Exhibit, # 67 Exhibit, # 68 Exhibit, # 69 Exhibit, # 70 Exhibit, # 71 Exhibit, # 72 Exhibit, # 73 Exhibit, # 74 Exhibit, # 75 Exhibit, # 76 Exhibit, # 77 Exhibit, # 78 Exhibit, # 79 Exhibit, # 80 Exhibit, # 81 Exhibit, # 82 Exhibit, # 83 Exhibit, # 84 Exhibit, # 85 Exhibit, # 86 Exhibit, # 87 Exhibit, # 88 Exhibit, # 89 Exhibit, # 90 Exhibit, # 91 Exhibit, # 92 Exhibit, # 93 Exhibit, # 94 Exhibit, # 95 Exhibit, # 96 Exhibit, # 97 Exhibit, # 98 Exhibit, # 99 Exhibit, # 100 Exhibit, # 101 Exhibit, # 102 Exhibit, # 103 Exhibit)(Estrada, Miguel) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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NOTICE FILING EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT - STATEMENT OF FACTS by CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING re 58 Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Exhibit F, # 6 Exhibit G, # 7 Exhibit H, # 8 Exhibit I, # 9 Exhibit J, # 10 Exhibit K, # 11 Exhibit L, # 12 Exhibit M, # 13 Exhibit N, # 14 Exhibit O, # 15 Exhibit P, # 16 Exhibit Q, # 17 Exhibit R, # 18 Exhibit S, # 19 Exhibit T, # 20 Exhibit U, # 21 Exhibit V, # 22 Exhibit W, # 23 Exhibit X, # 24 Exhibit Y, # 25 Exhibit Z, # 26 Exhibit AA, # 27 Exhibit BB)(Nanov, Peter) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 27, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

National Public Radio (NPR), a non-profit public broadcasting organization.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States (- United States (national) -), Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-01674

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)