Case: Doe v. Department of Defense

Doe et al. v. Department of Defense et al.

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12212834.), filed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - (Pre-June 11) Manual Ch. 7 Secs. 1.2 and 1.3, # 2 Exhibit B - EO 14187 (Healthcare Order), # 3 Exhibit C - March 13 Memorandum, # 4 Exhibit D - April 21 Memorandum, # 5 Exhibit E - TRICARE Manuals - Display Chap 7 Sect 1, # 6 Exhibit F - TRICARE Manuals - Display Chap 7 Sect 1, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

1 Exhibit A - (Pre-June 11) Manual Ch. 7 Secs. 1.2 and 1.3

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2 Exhibit B - EO 14187 (Healthcare Order)

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3 Exhibit C - March 13 Memorandum

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4 Exhibit D - April 21 Memorandum

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5 Exhibit E - TRICARE Manuals - Display Chap 7 Sect 1

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6 Exhibit F - TRICARE Manuals - Display Chap 7 Sect 1

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7 Civil Cover Sheet

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Sealed Document(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Seal Complaint and for Protective Order by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for Protective Order by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jennifer Levi (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213219.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Luis G. Hoyos (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213225.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sarah Austin (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213228.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hannah Hussey (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213234.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Liam Brown (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213239.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213242.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christopher F. Stoll (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213248.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sara R. Fitzpatrick (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213253.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sharif E. Jacob (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213260.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Shannon Minter (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12213261.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

NOTICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 1 Complaint,, Summons - Department of Defense (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Pete Hegseth, # 2 Summons - Anthony J. Tata, # 3 Summons - Stephen L. Ferrara, # 4 Summons - Defense Health Agency, # 5 Summons - David J. Smith, # 6 Summons - Pamela Jo Bondi)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

NOTICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 1 Complaint,, Summons - Kelly O. Hayes, US Attorney for the District of Maryland (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jennifer Levi. Directing attorney Jennifer Levi to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Luis G. Hoyos. Directing attorney Luis G. Hoyos to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sarah Austin. Directing attorney Sarah Austin to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Hannah Hussey. Directing attorney Hannah Hussey to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Liam Brown. Directing attorney Liam Brown to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross. Directing attorney Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Christopher Stoll. Directing attorney Christopher Stoll to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sara R. Fitzpatrick. Directing attorney Sara R. Fitzpatrick to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sharif E. Jacob. Directing attorney Sharif E. Jacob to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Shannon Minter. Directing attorney Shannon Minter to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/10/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/10/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Emily A. Hasselberg (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12236286.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Emily A. Hasselberg. Directing attorney Emily A. Hasselberg to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/18/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. Department of Defense served on 9/15/2025, answer due 10/6/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service - U.S. Department of Justice - Pamela Jo Bondi, # 2 Proof of Service - Kelly O. Hayes U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. Pete Hegseth served on 9/12/2025, answer due 10/3/2025.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. Anthony J. Tata served on 9/12/2025, answer due 10/3/2025.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. Stephen L. Ferrara served on 9/17/2025, answer due 10/8/2025.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. David J. Smith served on 9/17/2025, answer due 10/8/2025.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. Defense Health Agency served on 9/17/2025, answer due 10/8/2025.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

MOTION to Withdraw Appearance of Luis G. Hoyos by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Withdraw Appearance of Luis G. Hoyos. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/7/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 36 MOTION to Withdraw Appearance of Luis G. Hoyos (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for Protective Order, 1 Complaint,, 3 MOTION to Seal Complaint and for Protective Order (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for Protective Order, 1 Complaint,, 3 MOTION to Seal Complaint and for Protective Order (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

NOTICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 41 Notice (Other) of Supplemental Authority (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Consent MOTION to Stay of Responsive Pleading in Light of Lapse of Appropriations by Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata(Littman, Matthew) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

ORDER granting 43 Defendants' Consent Motion for Stay of Responsive Pleading in Light of Lapse of Appropriations. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/24/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

NOTICE by Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata - Resumption of Appropriations (Littman, Matthew) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER LIFTING STAY in light of 45 . Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 11/18/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata(Littman, Matthew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 47 Motion for Extension of Time. The defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to January 28, 2026. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/30/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata.(Littman, Matthew) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Julie A. Hunter (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12548482.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ryan Wong (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12548499.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ryan Wong by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe. The fee has already been paid.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 50 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Julie A. Hunter. Directing attorney Julie A. Hunter to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/17/2026. (sj4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 52 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ryan Wong. Directing attorney Ryan Wong to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 2/17/2026. (sj4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata, filed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - (Pre-June 11) Manual Ch. 7 Secs. 1.2 and 1.3, # 2 Exhibit B - EO 14168 (Gender Ideology Order), # 3 Exhibit C - EO 14187 (Healthcare Order), # 4 Exhibit D - March 13 Memorandum, # 5 Exhibit E - April 21 Memorandum, # 6 Exhibit F - May 9 Memorandum, # 7 Exhibit G - June 11 Manual, Ch. 7, Sec. 1.2, # 8 Exhibit H - June 11 Manual, Ch. 7, Sec. 1.2)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

1 Exhibit A - (Pre-June 11) Manual Ch. 7 Secs. 1.2 and 1.3

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2 Exhibit B - EO 14168 (Gender Ideology Order)

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3 Exhibit C - EO 14187 (Healthcare Order)

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4 Exhibit D - March 13 Memorandum

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5 Exhibit E - April 21 Memorandum

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6 Exhibit F - May 9 Memorandum

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7 Exhibit G - June 11 Manual, Ch. 7, Sec. 1.2

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8 Exhibit H - June 11 Manual, Ch. 7, Sec. 1.2

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-SEALED- AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata, filed by Parker Poe, Nathan Noe, Diana Doe.(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

MOTION to Seal First Amended Complaint and For Protective Order by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to File First Amended Complaint Under Seal and for Protective Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

MOTION For Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for Protective Order by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Their Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, to Waive Requirement Under Local Rule 102.2(a) to Provide Addresses in Complaint Caption, and for Protective Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

NOTICE by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe re 55 Amended Complaint,, (REDACTED) (Hill, Eve) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

ANSWER to 55 Amended Complaint,, by Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense, Stephen L. Ferrara, Pete Hegseth, David J. Smith, Anthony J. Tata.(Littman, Matthew) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexander Lopez (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12610033.) by Diana Doe, Nathan Noe, Parker Poe(Hill, Eve) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 61 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alexander Lopez. Directing attorney Alexander Lopez to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 3/12/2026. (sj4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

ORDER setting a conference call for 4/20/2026 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the appropriate schedule in this case. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/30/2026. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ORDER outlining informal discovery dispute procedure. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/30/2026. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/31/2026)