Case: Public Broadcasting Service v. Trump

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11725721) filed by NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons)(Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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9 Summons

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10 Summons

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11 Summons

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12 Summons

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13 Summons

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14 Summons

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15 Summons

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-01674. (Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC. (Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ze-wen Julius Chen on behalf of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Pratik Shah on behalf of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (Shah, Pratik) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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

Case Assigned/Reassigned

SUMMONS (13) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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 6/2/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Carmen M. Banerjee on behalf of All Defendants (Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Expedited Summary Judgment and Other Related Relief by NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Motion for Entry of an Expedited Briefing Schedule, Dkt. 10, 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)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration Paula Kerger, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Jeff Hanks, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Chen, Ze-wen) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration Paula Kerger

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2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Jeff Hanks

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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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)

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

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 MINNESOTA (Hauss, Brian) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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

1 Amicus Brief of ACLU, ACLU DC, and ACLU of Minnesota

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2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to file Amicus B

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NOTICE of Appearance by Natalie A. Fleming Nolen on behalf of America's Public Television Stations (Fleming Nolen, Natalie) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by America's Public Television Stations. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae America's Public Television Stations in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Fleming Nolen, Natalie) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

1 Brief of Amicus Curiae America's Public Television Stations in Support of

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

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. 13, 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)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the American Civil Liberties Union and Amici's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 16, 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)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of America's Public Television Station's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 18, 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)

AMICUS BRIEF by DIGITAL CONTENT NEXT, PRO PUBLICA, INC., RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION, THE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC.. (zjm) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (zjm) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

AMICUS BRIEF by AMERICA'S PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS. (zjm) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, LINDA MCMAHON, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID RICHARDSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, LINDA MCMAHON, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID RICHARDSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, LINDA MCMAHON, KRISTI NOEM. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Statement of Facts)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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2 Declaration

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Certified Adm Rec Index - Link to ECF 22 by SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, LINDA MCMAHON, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID RICHARDSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Index of Admin Record)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment & Administrative Record, Nunc Pro Tunc by SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, LINDA MCMAHON, KRISTI NOEM, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Banerjee, Carmen) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc, Dkt. 26, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Defendants' time to file their motions for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is extended until 1:50 a.m. on July 12, 2025; that Defendants' time to serve the Administrative Record is extended until 6:00 p.m on July 12, 2025; and that Defendants' time to file the certified index of the Administrative Record is extended until 4:35 p.m. on July 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/14/2025. (lcrdm1)

Memorandum in opposition to motion