Case: Gonzalez v. Gor

3:25-cv-01508 | U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico

Filed Date: Sept. 18, 2025

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Case Summary

In 2016, Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act.  48 U.S.C. §§ 2101–2241. The Act established the Financial Oversight and Management Board to “make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.” 48 U.S.C. § 2121(b)(2) (citing U.S. CONST. art. IV, § 3). The Oversight Board manages the restructuring of the public debt of Puerto Rico. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Presid…

In 2016, Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act.  48 U.S.C. §§ 2101–2241. The Act established the Financial Oversight and Management Board to “make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.” 48 U.S.C. § 2121(b)(2) (citing U.S. CONST. art. IV, § 3). The Oversight Board manages the restructuring of the public debt of Puerto Rico. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the President of the United States. Each member serves a term of three years, with no term limit and no pay. Members of the Board may be removed by the President only for cause.  48 U.S.C. § 2121(e)(5)(A)–(B). The plaintiffs in this case are members of the Board who received termination emails from President Trump in August of 2025. The emails did not articulate any cause for their termination. The plaintiffs received no other notice prior to the commencement of this suit, no hearing, and no any other opportunity to contest their removal.

The plaintiffs brought suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rice against President Donald Trump, the White House Personnel Office, and the Oversight Board. The plaintiffs were represented by attorneys from the Democracy Defenders Fund, Cooley LLP, Indiano & Williams, and Washington Litigation Group. The complaint alleged that terminations were unlawful and exceeded President Trump's statutory authority. The plaintiffs requested a writ of mandamus prohibiting their removal. The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge María del Rocio Antongiorgi-Jordán.

On September 22, 2025, the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction. They argued that emergency relief was necessary to “preserve the status quo ante” because they suspected that the President may attempt unlawfully to replace them on the Board while the lawsuit was ongoing.

The court granted preliminary relief on October 3, 2025. 2025 WL 2813829. It reasoned that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their claim that the attempted removals did not satisfy the Act's "for cause" requirements, which created a statutory right to pre-termination notice and and opportunity to respond, which the plaintiffs did not receive. The court further found that the being prevented to discharging their duties as Board members constituted irreparable harm, and that preliminary relief was necessary to ensure that the court could grant final relief, as the harms might not be remediable should the plaintiffs' positions on the Board be filled in the interim. The court further noted the public interest in ensuring that the president follows the laws and, generally, that the balance of equities and the public interest weighed in favor of issuing immediate injunctive relief.  Therefore, the court preliminarily enjoined the government from executing the removal of the plaintiffs from their position.

This case is ongoing.

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Jinan Abufarha (10/17/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Agnolucci, Simona A. (Puerto Rico)

Barczak, Eleanor (Puerto Rico)

Attorney for Defendant

Acevedo-Roman, Priscila M. (Puerto Rico)

Dale, Margaret A. (Puerto Rico)

Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis F. (Puerto Rico)

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3:25-cv-01508

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 18, 2025

Sept. 18, 2025

Complaint
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3:25-cv-01508

Opinion and Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 21, 2025, 1:36 p.m.

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COMPLAINT for declaratory and injunctive relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $405 receipt number APRDC-9250832.), filed by Arthur J Gonzalez, Betty A. Rosa, Andrew G. Biggs. Service due by 12/17/2025, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Category Sheet, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

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Sept. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Filing Exhibits corrected Summons for Sergio Gor re 1 Complaint, filed by Andrew G. Biggs, Arthur J Gonzalez, Betty A. Rosa (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

Sept. 18, 2025

Sept. 18, 2025

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Motion to allow Andrew Warren to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9251641) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/3/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Sergio Gor, Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon, Donald J. Trump. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (arg) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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Notice of Judge Assignment

Sept. 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan. (ft)

Sept. 19, 2025

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Motion to allow James Pearce to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9253355) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/6/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

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ORDER granting: 3 "Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/22/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

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ORDER granting: 5 "Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/22/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/6/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

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Sept. 22, 2025

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Order on Motion to Appear PHV

Sept. 22, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Andrew H. Warren re: 6 Order on Motion to Appear PHV: The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE James I. Pearce re: 7 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition of Plaintiffs' Request for Expedited Briefing by Sergio Gor, Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon, Donald J. Trump re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) Modified on 9/24/2025 to edit title as to event type (vdm). (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew H Warren on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Warren, Andrew) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of All Defendants (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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NOTICE of errata and motion to file amended pleadings to correct typographical error by All Plaintiffs re 1 Complaint, 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Errata complaint, # 2 Errata preliminary injunction, # 3 Errata declaration, # 4 Errata declaration, # 5 Errata declaration, # 6 Errata proposed order) (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

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Sept. 23, 2025

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ORDER noting: 8 "Motion for Preliminary Injunction." Plaintiffs must serve a copy of the summons and complaint on Defendants. See Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 4(c)(1). The Court will not take action on the pending "Motion for Preliminary Injunction" until summons are returned executed. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/23/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 23, 2025

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Notice to Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 23, 2025

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ORDER noting and granting: 15 "Notice of Errata and Motion to File Amended Pleadings." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/24/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Document tendered reply in support of expedited briefing and hearing filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/8/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Tendered reply, # 2 Exhibit 1 in support of tendered reply, # 3 Exhibit 2 in support of tendered reply)(Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Pearce on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pearce, James) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

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Motion to allow Norman Eisen to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9257249) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/8/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

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ORDER granting: 19 "Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/24/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

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ORDER granting: 17 "Motion for Leave to File Document." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/24/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Arthur J. Gonzalez, Betty A. Rosa, Andrew G. Biggs. Robert F. Mujica waiver sent on 9/23/2025, answer due 11/24/2025; John E. Nixon waiver sent on 9/23/2025, answer due 11/24/2025. (Pearce, James) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Norman L. Eisen re: 20 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

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REPLY to Motion in support of expedited briefing and hearing filed by All Plaintiffs Re: 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Andrew G. Biggs, Betty A. Rosa, Arthur J. Gonzalez filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Status Report, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Motion to Stay)(Pearce, James) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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Sept. 24, 2025

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MOTION to Amend/Correct Response (ECF No. 12) and Notice of Appearance (ECF No. 14) filed by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump. Responses due by 10/8/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Response, # 2 Exhibit Corrected NOA)(Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Order on Motion to Appear PHV

Sept. 24, 2025

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Notice to Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 24, 2025

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ORDER granting: 25 "Motion to Amend/Correct Response and Notice of Appearance." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/25/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance and Request for Notice by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

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Amended NOTICE of Appearance by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING. Plaintiffs move for equitable relief under Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, (ECF No. 8 ), and urge the Court to take expedited action to prevent Defendants from taking further action to effectuate the removal of Plaintiffs from the Federal Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. Accordingly, a hearing will be held on 9/29/2025 at 10:00 AM in Hato Rey Courtroom 2 before Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan. The parties shall come prepared to address whether the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order is warranted. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/25/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Warren, Andrew) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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Order on Motion to Amend/Correct

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

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***SEE IMAGE ON D.E. # 30 *** SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arthur J. Gonzalez, Betty A. Rosa, Andrew G. Biggs upon Sergio Gor served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025; Robert F. Mujica served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025; John E. Nixon served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025; Donald J. Trump served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025. (arg)

Sept. 25, 2025

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***SEE IMAGE ON D.E. # 30 *** SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arthur J. Gonzalez, Betty A. Rosa, Andrew G. Biggs upon Sergio Gor served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025; Robert F. Mujica served on 09/23/2025, answer due 11/24/2025; John E. Nixon served on 9/23/2025, answer due 11/24/2025; Donald J. Trump served on 9/23/2025, answer due 10/14/2025. (arg)

Sept. 25, 2025

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Motion to allow Margaret Dale to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9260144) filed by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Mark Harris to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9260198) filed by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Shannon McGowan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9260219) filed by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Javier Sosa to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9260226) filed by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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ORDER granting: 31 "Motion to Allow Margaret Dale to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/26/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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ORDER granting: 32 "Motion to Allow Mark Harris to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/26/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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ORDER granting: 33 "Motion to Allow Shannon McGowan to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/26/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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ORDER granting: 34 "Motion to Allow Javier Sosa to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/26/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joanne J. Pimentel-De Jesus on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pimentel-De Jesus, Joanne) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Vanesa Vicens on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Vicens, Vanesa) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Michael Firestein to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9260418) filed by Luis F. Del-Valle-Emmanuelli on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Del-Valle-Emmanuelli, Luis) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Dennise N. Longo-Quinones on behalf of Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump (Longo-Quinones, Dennise) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Margaret A. Dale re: 35 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Norman Larry Eisen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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ORDER granting: 41 "Motion to Allow Michael Firestein to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/26/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Mark D. Harris re: 36 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Shannon D. McGowan re: 37 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Javier F. Sosa re: 38 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Michael A. Firestein re: 45 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret A. Dale on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (Dale, Margaret) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark D. Harris on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (Harris, Mark) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION of Justin Peterson, former member of the Financial and Oversight Management Board for Puerto Rico for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendant Sergio Gor and Donald J. Trump, Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Ramon L. Rosario-Cortes, II on behalf of Justin Peterson. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Proposed Amicus Brief) (Rosario-Cortes, Ramon) Modified on 9/26/2025 to correct event, add motion and edit text title. (arg) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

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Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Eduardo Santacana to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9261335) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of Court Admissions)(Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Agnolucci Simona to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9261337) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of court admissions)(Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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Motion to allow Eva Spitzen to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9261339) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

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Motion to allow Eleanor Barczak to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9261340) filed by David C. Indiano-Vicic on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/10/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Indiano-Vicic, David) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear PHV

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER

Notice to Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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57

NOTICE Regarding Letters Sent by Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Letters) (Pearce, James) (Entered: 09/27/2025)

Sept. 27, 2025

Sept. 27, 2025

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58

RESPONSE to Motion - CORRECTED UNITED STATES DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF LIMITED OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED BRIEFING filed by Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump Re: 12 Notice (Other), filed by John E. Nixon, Sergio Gor, Robert F. Mujica, Donald J. Trump filed by Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump. (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/28/2025)

Sept. 28, 2025

Sept. 28, 2025

PACER
59

RESPONSE to Motion filed by Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump Re: 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Andrew G. Biggs, Betty A. Rosa, Arthur J. Gonzalez filed by Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump. (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/28/2025)

Sept. 28, 2025

Sept. 28, 2025

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60

ORDER granting: 53 "Motion to Allow Eduardo Santacana to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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61

ORDER granting: 54 "Motion to Allow Agnolucci Simona to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
62

ORDER granting: 56 "Motion to Allow Eva Spitzen to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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63

AMENDED ORDER granting: 56 Motion to allow Eleanor Barczak to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
64

ORDER granting: 55 "Motion to Allow Eva Spitzen to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
65

NOTICE of Appearance by Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric J. Hamilton by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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66

NOTICE of Appearance by J. Stephen Tagert by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Sergio Gor, Donald J. Trump (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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67

First Motion to allow R. Trent McCotter to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $300 receipt number APRDC-9261674) filed by Ramon L. Rosario-Cortes, II on behalf of Justin Peterson. Responses due by 10/14/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Rosario-Cortes, Ramon) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
68

ORDER granting: 67 "First Motion to Allow R. Trent McCotter to Appear Pro Hac Vice." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/29/2025. (ao) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
69

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (Daily) by Atty. Shannon McGowan for proceeding held on 8-29-25 before Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan.. Email Notification sent to Joe Reynosa. (be) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
71

NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Eduardo E. Santacana re: 60 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
72

NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Simona Agnolucci re: 61 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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73

NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Eva Spizen re: 64 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
75

NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE Eleanor W. Barczak re: 63 Order : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
76

NOTICE TO PRO HAC VICE R. Trent McCotter re: 68 Order on Motion to Appear PHV : The Court has granted your pro hac vice application. In order to start receiving notifications, you must file a notice of appearance using your upgraded PACER account. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/nextgen-cmecf-what-it-means-you. (arg) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
84

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 9/29/2025. Present were attorneys Andrew Warren, James Pearce, and Joanne Pimentel-De Jesus on behalf of plaintiffs and attorneys Eric Hamilton, John Stephen Tagert, Dennise Longo-Quinones, Luis del Valle-Emmanuello, Maragaret Dale, Mark Harris, and Priscila Acevedo on behalf of defendants. House keeping matters were discussed. The parties' arguments as to the plaintiff's request for injunctive relief were heard. After having heard the parties, the Court held the matter in abeyance and an order will be issued. (Court Reporter Joe Reynosa.) (Hearing held in HR Courtroom 2.) (mr) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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Order on Motion to Appear PHV

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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Order

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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70

ORDER granting 69 Transcript Request for proceedings held on 9/29/25. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/30/2025. (mr) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

PACER
74

NOTICE of Appearance by R. Trent McCotter on behalf of Justin Peterson (McCotter, R. Trent) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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77

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Firestein on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (Firestein, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

PACER
78

NOTICE of Appearance by Shannon McGowan on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (McGowan, Shannon) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

PACER
79

NOTICE of Appearance by Javier Francisco Sosa on behalf of Robert F. Mujica, John E. Nixon (Sosa, Javier) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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80

Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 9-29-25 before Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Joe Reynosa. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov.. Redaction Request due 10/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/31/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/29/2025. (be) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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81

MOTION Requesting Transcripts filed by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of All Defendants. Responses due by 10/14/2025. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) 80 ) Email Notification sent to Joe Reynosa. (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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82

ORDER granting 81 Motion requesting Transcript. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 9/30/2025. Notification sent to Joe Reynosa. (mr) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Puerto Rico

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 18, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs are members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight Management Board.

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Donald J. Trump (- United States (national) -), Federal

The White House Personnel Office (- United States (national) -), Federal

The Financial Management Oversight Board, County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Reinstatement (job, contract, grant, etc.)

Order Duration: 2025 - None

Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Appointment Authority