Case: Nemer v. Bondi

1:25-cv-04170 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 1, 2025

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Case Summary

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On December 1, 2025, plaintiff filed suit against U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, in U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia. In her complaint, plaintiff alleged that shortly after the new Trump Administration took office in January, officials terminated plaintiff from her position in the federal government because of her sex and national origin, Lebanese, in violation of Title VII, and because of her political activities and affiliation, democratic, in violation of the First Amendment.

This case is ongoing.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Eisenmann, James Matthew (District of Columbia)

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1:25-cv-04170

Complaint

Nemer v. Bondi et al.

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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COMPLAINT against TANIA NEMER with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12104205) filed by TANIA NEMER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit)(Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

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Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE U.S. Attorney General filed by TANIA NEMER. (Attachments: # 1 Summons U.S. Attorney)(Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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ERRATA by TANIA NEMER re 1 Complaint,. (Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by TANIA NEMER(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zjm)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

Notice of Error- New Case

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Matthew Eisenmann on behalf of TANIA NEMER (Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan. (zjm)

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/29/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/27/2026. (Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PAMELA J. BONDI served on 12/31/2025; DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 12/31/2025 (Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/31/2025. (Eisenmann, James) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen McClellan on behalf of TANIA NEMER (McClellan, Kathleen) (Main Document 10 replaced on 1/12/2026) (zjm). (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sian Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb. 23, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting in part the 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Defendants must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by March 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 2/24/2026. (lcal)

Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

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

Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nathaniel Avi Gideon Zelinsky on behalf of TANIA NEMER (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting the Defendants' 13 Motion for Extension. The Defendants must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by April 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 3/30/2026. (lcdl)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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MOTION to Dismiss by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss or Amended Complaint by TANIA NEMER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The Plaintiff must file her opposition to the Defendants' 15 motion to dismiss or file an amended complaint by May 11, 2026. The Defendants must file any reply in support of their motion to dismiss by June 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 4/8/2026. (lcal)

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

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

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sydney Foster on behalf of TANIA NEMER (Foster, Sydney) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

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Memorandum in opposition to re 15 MOTION to Dismiss filed by TANIA NEMER. (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brianne Jenna Gorod on behalf of CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER (Gorod, Brianne) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gorod, Brianne) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. The Court treats the 20 Motion's attachment, ECF No. 20-1, as the amicus brief. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 5/12/2026. (lcal)

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

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Unopposed MOTION for Hearing re 15 MOTION to Dismiss by TANIA NEMER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Hearing

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER denying the 21 Unopposed Motion for Hearing. The Court will schedule argument on the 15 Motion to Dismiss if it determines that argument is necessary. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 5/14/2026. (lcal)

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants must file their reply in support of their 15 Motion to Dismiss by June 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 5/27/2026. (lcal)

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 1, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-04170

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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