Case: Democracy Forward Foundation v. Social Security Administration

COMPLAINT against Social Security Administration ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12287290.), filed by Democracy Forward Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Democracy Forward Foundation (McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Social Security Administration, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Chelsea J. Crawford. Democracy Forward Foundation or counsel for Democracy Forward Foundation are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 10/28/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsea J Crawford on 10/22/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Case Reassigned to Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. Magistrate Judge Chelsea J Crawford no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Amy C. Vickery (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12314180.) by Democracy Forward Foundation(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Amy C. Vickery. Directing attorney Amy C. Vickery 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 10/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Amy C. Vickery on behalf of Democracy Forward Foundation (Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

MOTION to Stay Due to Lapse of Appropriations by Social Security Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION to Stay Due to Lapse of Appropriations & Alternative Proposed Extension filed by Democracy Forward Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER denying 10 Motion to Stay without prejudice and granting the unopposed 28-day extension of the deadline to respond to the Complaint. Should the shutdown be ongoing as the new deadline approaches, SSA may renew its motion. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 10/29/2025. (jmhs, Chambers) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Democracy Forward Foundation. Social Security Administration served on 10/31/2025, answer due 12/30/2025.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as United States Attorney General on 10/30/2025, filed by Democracy Forward Foundation.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland, c/o Civil Process Clerk, on 10/30/2025, filed by Democracy Forward Foundation.(McGrath, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Social Security Administration.(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 5/21/2026. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 1/6/2026. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Joint MOTION re 17 Scheduling Order to Adjust Schedule by Democracy Forward Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

ORDER granting 18 Joint MOTION to Adjust Schedule; Status Report due March 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 1/20/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

STATUS REPORT Joint & Proposed Briefing Schedule by Democracy Forward Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

ORDER re: Briefing Schedule on Cross-Motions for Partial Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 2/27/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Democracy Forward Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit Vickery, # 3 Exhibit Index, # 4 Exhibit 1-15, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

MOTION to Expedite Court Consideration (Unopposed) by Democracy Forward Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vickery, Amy) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

QC NOTICE: 22 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Democracy Forward Foundation was filed incorrectly. **Exhibits needed to be separated. All documents must be properly labeled and filed as separate attachments to the main document. (i.e. Exhibit A, Exhibit B). Your filing has been accepted by court staff. No action is required on your part at this time. All further filings in this case must be made in accordance with the policies and procedures of this Court on electronic filing. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2026)