Case: National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service

1:25-cv-04316 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 12, 2025

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Case Summary

This is a case challenging the Trump Administration’s plan to construct a ballroom via the demolition of the White House’s East Wing. On December 12, 2025, the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Donald Trump, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), the Department of the Interior, and the General Services Administration to challenge the demolition of the White House's East Wing. The Nation…

This is a case challenging the Trump Administration’s plan to construct a ballroom via the demolition of the White House’s East Wing.

On December 12, 2025, the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Donald Trump, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), the Department of the Interior, and the General Services Administration to challenge the demolition of the White House's East Wing. The National Trust for Historic Preservation ("Plaintiff" or the "Trust") is a private, charitable non-profit that protects the nation's historic sites through stewardship, advocacy, and direct assistance. It argued that the demolition of the White House's East Wing, undertaken in October 2025 at the direction of President Trump in order to construct a ballroom, was done without the requisite review. In particular, they asserted violations of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), for failure to consult with, submit plans for review to, or obtain approval from the National Capital Planning Commission ("NCPC"), for failure to request advice from the Commission of Fine Arts ("CFA"), for inadequate environmental assessment and failure to prepare an environmental impact statement, and for improper segmentation of review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as violation of the Separation of Powers in light of Congress's exclusive control over federal property. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sought declaratory relief and an injunction prohibiting additional work on the Ballroom Project until after proper review and authorization, and fees and costs. The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon. Also on December 12, the Trust filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.

On December 17, 2025, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order and deferred judgment on its motion for a preliminary injunction. 813 F.Supp.3d 42. It reasoned that the Trust had not demonstrated the required "clear and present need for equitable relief to prevent irreparable harm," explaining that the asserted procedural harm of being denied participation in the review process was not, without more, enough to demonstrate irreparable harm, and that, at the current stage of planning and construction, the plaintiff had not shown "certain, great, actual imminent, and beyond remediation" aesthetic harm. The court "t[ook] seriously the Government's representations that its plans are not yet final, that it will commence consultations with the NCPC and CFA by the end of this month, and that no above-grade construction will take place before April 2026," and warned that if any below-grade construction dictating size or scale of proposed ballroom took place before a decision on the preliminary injunction, the government "should be prepared to take it down" depending on the resolution of the merits of the case.

The amended complaint first named four new defendants associated with the White House staff and administration: The Executive Office of the President (EOP) and the Office of the Executive Residence (OER). The amended complaint next included factual updates, alleging that the project was now proceeding under the leadership of OER and EOP, rather than the NPS, and that the NPS published an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on December 15, 2025, after demolition was already underway. The plaintiff also expanded their legal claims to incorporate the factual developments, adding a claim that President Trump unconstitutionally seized control of the project from the NPS, where Congress had legally vested authority, and transferred it to the EOP and OER in violation of the Separation of Powers. The amended complaint also omitted its claim regarding the improper segmentation of NEPA review. Finally, the amended complaint sought an injunction against the EOP and OER to prevent them from administering any further work without congressional authorization.

On February 26, 2026, the court denied the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction. While the court acknowledged the plaintiff's standing to sue based on the aesthetic and professional interests of its members, it found that the APA did not apply to the OER because the office is not an “agency,” and that the plaintiff’s constitutional claims were actually statutory disputes outside the court's current authority to review. To proceed, the court noted that the plaintiff would need to amend its complaint to include an ultra vires claim challenging the President's statutory power. 821 F.Supp.3d 62.

On March 2, 2026, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, which added three new ultra vires claims. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that the ballroom project required express congressional approval per statutory requirements and should have been overseen by the NPS, rather than the OER.

After the plaintiff filed its second amended complaint, it filed a second motion for preliminary injunction on March 5, 2026, requesting again that the court enjoin any further construction on the project pending litigation. A hearing was held on March 17.

Judge Leon granted the Trust's Motion for a preliminary injunction on March 31, 2026, finding that no statute gives the President authority to build the ballroom. 827 F.Supp.3d 93. The court specifically held that 3 U.S.C. § 105(d) only authorizes ordinary maintenance and repair of the White House, not wholesale demolition and reconstruction, and that 40 U.S.C. § 8106 explicitly prohibits erecting buildings on federal grounds in D.C. without "express authority of Congress."

That same day, the defendants filed an appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court (Case No. 26-5101). On April 3, the defendants filed an emergency motion in the D.C. Circuit Court seeking a stay of the district court's preliminary injunction. Defendants argued they were likely to succeed on the merits because the plaintiffs lacked standing based on their claim resting upon a "single pedestrian's subjective architectural feelings" and because the President possessed complete statutory authority under 3 U.S.C. § 105(d) for alterations and improvements. They emphasized the potential for irreparable harm from national security threats created by the exposed construction site, disruption to Secret Service operations, and risks to construction materials and security infrastructure from weather exposure. The applicants requested relief by April 10, 2026, citing the urgency created by $400 million in committed private donations and ongoing material deliveries.

On April 11, 2026, the D.C. Circuit remanded the case back to the district court, ordered an extension of the district court’s administrative stay, and denied defendants’ request for a stay of the preliminary injunction as moot. The court found that there were important unresolved factual questions about whether stopping construction would harm national security or interfere with necessary safety measures at the White House. The court noted inconsistencies in the government’s earlier statements about whether underground security work was separate from the ballroom construction, and it was unclear how the injunction affected those concerns. Because of these uncertainties, the appellate court wanted the district court to clarify how the injunction’s safety-and-security exception, which allowed construction to continue and exempted from the preliminary injunction actions necessary to protect the White House and its grounds, ensure the President’s safety, and protect staff and visitors, should work in practice. The appellate court also temporarily extended the temporary administrative stay of the injunction until April 17, 2026, to give the government time to seek further review if it chooses. It dismissed the broader request for a permanent stay as moot, since more fact-finding is necessary. 2026 WL 980554

Judge Neomi Rao dissented from the majority opinion, arguing that the government should have been granted a full stay immediately. The dissent claimed the nonprofit likely lacked legal standing to sue and that the construction project was probably authorized by federal law. It also emphasized that halting construction could create serious and ongoing security risks at the White House, which outweigh the aesthetic concerns raised by the plaintiffs. 2026 WL 980554

Back in the District Court, the plaintiff filed a motion to clarify the scope of the injunction. The same day, the defendants filed a motion to stay the preliminary injunction, arguing that a stay was necessary and appropriate. The defendants pointed to the language in the preliminary injunction, which had an exception for "actions strictly necessary to ensure the safety and security of the White House and its grounds," and argued that construction was necessary to protect the personal safety of President Trump. As such, defendants argued that the entire ballroom construction project fell within the safety-and-security exception and therefore should proceed.

In response, on April 16, 2026, Judge Leon issued an order clarifying the scope of the injunction. 2026 WL 1027744. He rejected defendants' argument regarding the safety-and-security exception. He further clarified that the injunction stopped only the above-ground construction of the planned ballroom; it did not stop the below-ground construction of national security facilities, work necessary to provide for presidential security, or construction necessary to protect and secure the White House and the construction site itself.

The defendants immediately appealed Judge Leon's order clarifying the injunction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (Case No. 26-5123). Plaintiffs also filed a motion for a conditional cross-appeal (Case No. 26-5134) from the February 26, 2026, order denying the Trust’s first motion for a preliminary injunction, in the event that the D.C. Circuit does not affirm the March 31, 2026 order.

On April 17, 2026, the defendants filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal in the D.C. Circuit. The defendants argued two main points: first, that the revised injunction imposes "serious, irreparable harm" warranting a stay; and second, that the District Court’s rationales were wrong because the permitted below-ground facilities were interdependent with the overall structure that can only exist with appropriate above-ground building. The defendants requested that the Court extend the administrative stay for an additional 14 days.

The same day, the D.C. Circuit issued a per curiam order administratively staying the case pending further order of the court. 2026 WL 1097554.

On April 24, 2026, the D.C. Circuit consolidated the two appeals.

On April 27, 2026, the day after an assassination attempt was conducted against President Trump, the defendants moved for an indicative ruling dissolving the court's injunction. The defendants emphasized the importance of the project for securing the safety of the President and all future Presidents. The defendants argued that the most recent assassination attempt could never have taken place in the new ballroom, and that in order to protect the safety of the President, the injunction must be dissolved. The defendants further argued that the plaintiff suffered from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and that its lawsuit was "frivolous and meritless."

Oral argument was held in the D.C. Circuit on June 5, 2026.

On August 7, 2026, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court’s modified preliminary injunction halting the construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the White House grounds. 2026 WL 2276494. The court held that the Trust had associational standing and concluded that the Trust was likely to succeed on the merits, finding that the NPS lacked statutory authority to construct the ballroom under 54 U.S.C. § 100101(a) because the project did not "conserve" historic objects, and that 40 U.S.C. § 8106 required express congressional authorization for such construction. Additionally, the court determined that 3 U.S.C. § 105(d)(1) did not confer independent authority on the OER to proceed without congressional appropriations. The court also found that the National Trust had shown irreparable harm, as the construction would permanently alter the White House’s historic integrity, and that the balance of equities and public interest favored preserving the site.

Judge Rao dissented, arguing that the National Trust lacked standing and that the government’s security interests outweighed aesthetic concerns.

The same day, the D.C. Circuit filed an order that the Clerk withhold issuance of the mandate until seven days after any timely petition for rehearing or petition for hearing en banc. This order was then vacated on the same day, and the court directed the Clerk to issue the mandate on August 21, 2026.

This case is still ongoing as of August 12, 2026.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Gregory Bestor (District of Columbia)

Casassa, Matthew (District of Columbia)

Chen, Kevin (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Michael S. (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Biazzo, Corey John

Judge(s)

Leon, Richard J. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Gregory Bestor (District of Columbia)

Casassa, Matthew (District of Columbia)

Chen, Kevin (District of Columbia)

Craig, Gregory Bestor (District of Columbia)

Fletcher, Brian H.

Heuer, Thaddeus A. (District of Columbia)

Smith, Jack C. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Michael S. (District of Columbia)

Cumming, Gregory Martin (District of Columbia)

Gustafson, Adam R.F. (District of Columbia)

Mayers, Brantley (District of Columbia)

Myers, Steven Andrew (District of Columbia)

Nkeng, Michelle M. (District of Columbia)

Piropato, Marissa Ann (District of Columbia)

Ramus, Michelle M. (District of Columbia)

Roth, Jacob M. (District of Columbia)

Shumate, Brett A. (District of Columbia)

Sirkovich, Eitan (District of Columbia)

Widerschein, Mark James (District of Columbia)

Woodward, Stanley Edmund (District of Columbia)

Other

Biazzo, Corey John

Counsel, Elizabeth Wydra,

Edmondson, Paul William

Ferster, Andrea C.

Gorod, Brianne Jenna

Jaffe, Richard

Lacovara, Philip Allen

Lenz, Daniel Spector

Michelman, Scott Matthew

Shah, Aditi

Sus, Nikhel Suresh

Wentworth, Christina

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1208836318 26-05101	Docket U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	April 1, 2026	April 1, 2026 Docket
	National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Suit to Immediately Stop White House Ballroom Construction No Court	Dec. 12, 2025	Dec. 12, 2025 Press Release
1 1:25-cv-04316	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Dec. 12, 2025	Dec. 12, 2025 Complaint
17 1:25-cv-04316	Memorandum Order National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al.	Dec. 17, 2025	Dec. 17, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 3672837
19 1:25-cv-04316	Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al.	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025 Complaint
47 1:25-cv-04316	Memorandum Opinion National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al.	Feb. 26, 2026	Feb. 26, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 533420
50 1:25-cv-04316	Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory And Injunctive Relief National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al.	March 2, 2026	March 2, 2026 Complaint
60 1:25-cv-04316	Memorandum Opinion National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al.	March 31, 2026	March 31, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 877779
1208837520 26-05101	Emergency Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal Relief Requested by April 10, 2026 National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al. U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	April 3, 2026	April 3, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1208839738 26-05101	Order National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service et al. U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	April 11, 2026	April 11, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 980554

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1	Dec. 12, 2025	COMPLAINT against JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12131689) filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - National Park Service, # 2 Summons - Jessica Bowron, # 3 Summons - John Stanwich, # 4 Summons - Department of the Interior, # 5 Summons - Douglas Burgum, # 6 Summons - General Services Administration, # 7 Summons - Michael J. Rigas, # 8 Summons - Donald J. Trump, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet)(Craig, Gregory) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Summons - National Park Service View on RECAP 2 Summons - Jessica Bowron View on RECAP 3 Summons - John Stanwich View on RECAP 4 Summons - Department of the Interior View on RECAP 5 Summons - Douglas Burgum View on RECAP 6 Summons - General Services Administration View on RECAP 7 Summons - Michael J. Rigas View on RECAP 8 Summons - Donald J. Trump View on RECAP 9 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
2	Dec. 12, 2025	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Elizabeth S. Merritt, # 3 Declaration of Alison K. Hoagland, # 4 Declaration of Gregory B. Craig, # 5 Exhibit A, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit C, # 8 Exhibit D, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit F, # 11 Exhibit G, # 12 Exhibit H, # 13 Exhibit I, # 14 Exhibit J, # 15 Exhibit K, # 16 Exhibit L, # 17 Exhibit M, # 18 Exhibit N, # 19 Exhibit O, # 20 Exhibit P, # 21 Exhibit Q, # 22 Exhibit R, # 23 Exhibit S, # 24 Exhibit T, # 25 Exhibit U, # 26 Exhibit V, # 27 Exhibit W, # 28 Exhibit X, # 29 Exhibit Y, # 30 Exhibit Z, # 31 Exhibit AA, # 32 Exhibit BB, # 33 Exhibit CC, # 34 Exhibit DD, # 35 Exhibit EE, # 36 Text of Proposed Order for Temporary Restraining Order, # 37 Text of Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunction)(Craig, Gregory) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Elizabeth S. Merritt View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Alison K. Hoagland View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Gregory B. Craig View on RECAP 5 Exhibit A View on RECAP 6 Exhibit B View on RECAP 7 Exhibit C View on RECAP 8 Exhibit D View on RECAP 9 Exhibit E View on RECAP 10 Exhibit F View on RECAP 11 Exhibit G View on RECAP 12 Exhibit H View on RECAP 13 Exhibit I View on RECAP 14 Exhibit J View on RECAP 15 Exhibit K View on RECAP 16 Exhibit L View on RECAP 17 Exhibit M View on RECAP 18 Exhibit N View on RECAP 19 Exhibit O View on RECAP 20 Exhibit P View on RECAP 21 Exhibit Q View on RECAP 22 Exhibit R View on RECAP 23 Exhibit S View on RECAP 24 Exhibit T View on RECAP 25 Exhibit U View on RECAP 26 Exhibit V View on RECAP 27 Exhibit W View on RECAP 28 Exhibit X View on RECAP 29 Exhibit Y View on RECAP 30 Exhibit Z View on RECAP 31 Exhibit AA View on RECAP 32 Exhibit BB View on RECAP 33 Exhibit CC View on RECAP 34 Exhibit DD View on RECAP 35 Exhibit EE View on RECAP 36 Text of Proposed Order for Temporary Restraining Order View on RECAP 37 Text of Proposed Order for Preliminary Injunction View on RECAP	RECAP
3	Dec. 12, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Jack C. Smith on behalf of NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/12/2025)	RECAP
4	Dec. 12, 2025	SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	RECAP
5	Dec. 12, 2025	REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE Attorney General Pamela Bondi filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Jeanine Ferris Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia)(Craig, Gregory) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Summons Jeanine Ferris Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia View on RECAP	RECAP
6	Dec. 12, 2025	SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg) (Entered: 12/12/2025)	RECAP
7	Dec. 12, 2025	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Thaddeus Alan Heuer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12133043. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Thaddeus Alan Heuer, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Thaddeus Alan Heuer View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
8	Dec. 12, 2025	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Matthew Francis Casassa, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12133071. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Matthew Francis Casassa, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/12/2025) 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Matthew Francis Casassa View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
9	Dec. 12, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle M. Ramus on behalf of All Defendants (Ramus, Michelle) (Entered: 12/12/2025)	RECAP
10	Dec. 12, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Mark James Widerschein on behalf of All Defendants (Widerschein, Mark) (Entered: 12/12/2025)	RECAP
11	Dec. 12, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Martin Cumming on behalf of JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP (Cumming, Gregory) (Main Document 11 replaced on 12/15/2025) (mg). (Entered: 12/12/2025)	RECAP
	Dec. 12, 2025	Order Setting Hearing on Motion AND Scheduling Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
	Dec. 12, 2025	Case Assigned to Judge Richard J. Leon. (zmtm)
	Dec. 12, 2025	NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: 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. (zmtm)
	Dec. 12, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Regarding plaintiff's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, defendants are hereby ORDERED to file a response by Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The Court will hold a hearing on the motion on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person) before Judge Richard J. Leon. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/12/2025. (lcrjl2)
12	Dec. 15, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Adam R.F. Gustafson on behalf of All Defendants (Gustafson, Adam) (Entered: 12/15/2025)	RECAP
13	Dec. 15, 2025	MOTION for Leave to File DECLARATION EX PARTE, IN CAMERA by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Widerschein, Mark) (Entered: 12/15/2025)	RECAP
14	Dec. 15, 2025	Memorandum in opposition to re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 1A, # 3 Exhibit 1B, # 4 Exhibit 1C, # 5 Exhibit 1D, # 6 Exhibit 2, # 7 Exhibit 2A, # 8 Exhibit 2B, # 9 Exhibit 3, # 10 Exhibit 4, # 11 Exhibit 5)(Widerschein, Mark) (Entered: 12/15/2025) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 1A View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 1B View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 1C View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 1D View on RECAP 6 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 7 Exhibit 2A View on RECAP 8 Exhibit 2B View on RECAP 9 Exhibit 3 View on RECAP 10 Exhibit 4 View on RECAP 11 Exhibit 5 View on RECAP	RECAP
15	Dec. 15, 2025	ERRATA Notice by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP re 14 Memorandum in Opposition,,. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Memorandum in Opposition)(Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 12/15/2025) 1 Errata Memorandum in Opposition View on RECAP	RECAP
16	Dec. 16, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Marissa Ann Piropato on behalf of All Defendants (Piropato, Marissa) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	RECAP
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 7 Motion to Admit Thaddeus Alan Heuer Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Thaddeus Alan Heuer be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 8 Motion to Admit Matthew Francis Casassa Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Matthew Francis Casassa be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 8 Motion to Admit Matthew Francis Casassa Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Matthew Francis Casassa be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 8 Motion to Admit Matthew Francis Casassa Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Matthew Francis Casassa be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 8 Motion to Admit Matthew Francis Casassa Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Matthew Francis Casassa be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 8 Motion to Admit Matthew Francis Casassa Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Matthew Francis Casassa be, and hereby is, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of defendants' 13 MOTION for Leave to File Declaration Ex Parte, In Camera, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/16/2025. (lcrjl2)
	Dec. 16, 2025	Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 12/16/2025 before Judge Richard J. Leon. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Temporary Restraining Order. Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards. (zljn)
	Dec. 16, 2025	Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 12/16/2025 before Judge Richard J. Leon. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction . Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards. (zljn) Modified text to correct event type on 12/18/2025 (zljn).
	Dec. 16, 2025	Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 12/16/2025 before Judge Richard J. Leon. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction . Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards. (zljn) Modified text to correct event type on 12/18/2025 (zljn).
17	Dec. 17, 2025	MEMORANDUM ORDER denying in part and deferring in part 2 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. See attached Memorandum Order for details. Consistent with the attached Memorandum Order, a hearing on plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is set for January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person) before Judge Richard J. Leon. The parties shall file supplemental briefing as follows: Plaintiff's brief due December 29, 2025. // Defendants' response due January 8, 2026. // Plaintiff's reply due January 12, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/17/2025. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 12/17/2025)	Clearinghouse
18	Dec. 17, 2025	TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Richard J. Leon held on December 16, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-38. Date of Issuance: December 17, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards, Telephone number (202) 354-3269, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 1/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/17/2026.(Edwards, Lisa) (Entered: 12/17/2025)	RECAP
19	Dec. 29, 2025	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Executive Office of the President, # 2 Summons Susie Wiles, # 3 Summons Office of the Executive Residence, # 4 Summons Robert B. Downing, # 5 Summons U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, # 6 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/29/2025) 1 Summons Executive Office of the President View on RECAP 2 Summons Susie Wiles View on RECAP 3 Summons Office of the Executive Residence View on RECAP 4 Summons Robert B. Downing View on RECAP 5 Summons U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi View on RECAP 6 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
20	Dec. 29, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Declaration of William J. Bates, # 3 Exhibit A to Bates Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/29/2025) 1 Appendix View on RECAP 2 Declaration of William J. Bates View on RECAP 3 Exhibit A to Bates Declaration View on RECAP 4 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
21	Dec. 30, 2025	SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, SUSIE WILES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg) (Entered: 12/30/2025)	RECAP
22	Dec. 30, 2025	MOTION to Modify Schedule by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 12/30/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
23	Dec. 31, 2025	Memorandum in opposition to re 22 MOTION to Modify Schedule filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 12/31/2025) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP	RECAP
	Dec. 31, 2025	Order on Motion to Modify AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
	Dec. 31, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of 22 defendants' Motion to Modify Schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that defendants' motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that defendants shall file their supplemental memorandum by January 15, 2026. Plaintiff shall file its reply by January 20, 2026. It is hereby ORDERED the hearing currently set for January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM is VACATED and CONTINUED to January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person) before Judge Richard J. Leon. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 12/31/2025. (lcrjl2)
24	Jan. 2, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Casassa on behalf of NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 01/02/2026)	RECAP
25	Jan. 15, 2026	NOTICE of Lodging Supplemental Ex Parte Declaration by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES re Order on Motion for Leave to File (Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	RECAP
26	Jan. 15, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob M. Roth on behalf of All Defendants (Roth, Jacob) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	RECAP
27	Jan. 15, 2026	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Engineering Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	RECAP
28	Jan. 15, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Brantley Mayers on behalf of All Defendants (Mayers, Brantley) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	RECAP
29	Jan. 15, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Eitan Sirkovich on behalf of All Defendants (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	RECAP
30	Jan. 15, 2026	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re Order on Motion to Modify,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Fisher Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B- Martin Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C- Bowron Declaration, # 4 Exhibit D- Redacted Engineering Declaration, # 5 Exhibit E- Quinn Declaration)(Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 01/15/2026) 1 Exhibit A- Fisher Declaration View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B- Martin Declaration View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C- Bowron Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D- Redacted Engineering Declaration View on RECAP 5 Exhibit E- Quinn Declaration View on RECAP	RECAP
31	Jan. 20, 2026	MOTION for Order Permitting Expert Inspection of the Ballroom Project Site by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 01/20/2026) 1 Attachment A View on RECAP	RECAP
32	Jan. 20, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 31 MOTION for Order Permitting Expert Inspection of the Ballroom Project Site filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 01/20/2026)	RECAP
33	Jan. 20, 2026	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Supplemental Reply Brief) filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jonathan B. Jarvis)(Smith, Jack) (Entered: 01/20/2026) 1 Declaration of Jonathan B. Jarvis View on RECAP	RECAP
34	Jan. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Thaddeus A. Heuer on behalf of NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Heuer, Thaddeus) (Entered: 01/21/2026)	RECAP
35	Jan. 21, 2026	MOTION to Strike 33 Supplemental Memorandum, Jarvis Declaration by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 01/21/2026)	RECAP
36	Jan. 21, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 35 MOTION to Strike 33 Supplemental Memorandum, Jarvis Declaration filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Smith, Jack) (Entered: 01/21/2026)	RECAP
37	Jan. 21, 2026	SEALED DOCUMENT (DECLARATION) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(mg) (Entered: 01/22/2026)	RECAP
	Jan. 21, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Regarding defendants' 27 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Regarding plaintiff's 31 Motion for Expert Inspection of the Ballroom Project Site, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED for lack of good cause and in light of the national security concerns raised by defendants. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 1/21/2026. (lcrjl2)
	Jan. 21, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Regarding defendants' 27 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Regarding plaintiff's 31 Motion for Expert Inspection of the Ballroom Project Site, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED for lack of good cause and in light of the national security concerns raised by defendants. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 1/21/2026. (lcrjl2)
	Jan. 22, 2026	Minute Entry for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 1/22/2026 before Judge Richard J. Leon. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Preliminary Injunction. Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Timothy Miller. (zljn)
	Jan. 22, 2026	Motion Hearing
38	Jan. 26, 2026	TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING before Judge Richard J. Leon held on 1-22-26; Page Numbers: 1-48; Date of Issuance: 1-26-26; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone Number (202) 354-3111. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/26/2026.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 01/26/2026)	RECAP
39	Feb. 2, 2026	MOTION to Stay Any Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 02/02/2026)	RECAP
40	Feb. 2, 2026	NOTICE of Lodging Second Supplemental Ex Parte Declaration by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 02/02/2026)	RECAP
41	Feb. 4, 2026	MOTION to Strike 39 MOTION to Stay Any Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 02/04/2026)	RECAP
42	Feb. 4, 2026	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/15/2025. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/13/2026.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JESSICA BOWRON served on 12/29/2025; DOUGLAS BURGUM served on 12/30/2025; DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR served on 12/30/2025; GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION served on 12/29/2025; NATIONAL PARK SERVICE served on 12/29/2025; MICHAEL J. RIGAS served on 12/29/2025; JOHN STANWICH served on 12/29/2025; DONALD J. TRUMP served on 1/7/2026, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/16/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 02/04/2026) 1 Exhibit Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Exhibit C View on RECAP	RECAP
43	Feb. 5, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 41 MOTION to Strike 39 MOTION to Stay Any Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 02/05/2026)	RECAP
44	Feb. 6, 2026	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Ramus, Michelle) (Entered: 02/06/2026)	RECAP
45	Feb. 17, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 39 MOTION to Stay Any Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 02/17/2026)	RECAP
	Feb. 18, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants' 44 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's 19 Amended Complaint fourteen (14) days after the Court rules on plaintiff's 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 2/18/2026. (lcrjl2)
	Feb. 18, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines
	Feb. 18, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
46	Feb. 20, 2026	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 1/5/2026., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 1/5/2026. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 3/6/2026.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ROBERT DOWNING served on 2/9/2026; EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT served on 1/14/2026; OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE served on 1/15/2026; SUSIE WILES served on 1/14/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 02/20/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP	RECAP
47	Feb. 26, 2026	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 2/26/2026. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 02/26/2026)	Clearinghouse
48	Feb. 26, 2026	ORDER. Consistent with the attached, plaintiff's 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 2/26/2026. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 02/26/2026)	RECAP
49	Feb. 27, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 02/27/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP	RECAP
50	March 1, 2026	Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES.(mg) (Entered: 03/02/2026)	Clearinghouse
	March 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's 49 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). The Clerk is directed to docket plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief [49-1]. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/1/2026. (lcrjl2)
	March 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's 49 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). The Clerk is directed to docket plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief [49-1]. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/1/2026. (lcrjl2)
51	March 5, 2026	Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 03/05/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	March 5, 2026	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
	March 5, 2026	MINUTE ORDER. Regarding plaintiff's 51 Second Motion for Preliminary Injunction, defendants are hereby ORDERED to file a response no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Plaintiff shall file a reply, if any, no later than Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The Court will hold a hearing on the motion on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person) before Judge Richard J. Leon. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/5/2026. (lcrjl2)
52	March 12, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 51 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ex. A - Suppl. Stidham Decl., # 2 Declaration Ex. B - Suppl. Martin Decl.)(Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 03/12/2026) 1 Declaration Ex. A - Suppl. Stidham Decl. View on RECAP 2 Declaration Ex. B - Suppl. Martin Decl. View on RECAP	RECAP
53	March 13, 2026	NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF IN-PERSON INSPECTION by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES re 51 Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 03/13/2026)	RECAP
54	March 16, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 51 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 03/16/2026)	RECAP
	March 17, 2026	Minute Entry for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held before Judge Richard J. Leon on March 17, 2026. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Second Motion 51 for Preliminary Injunction. Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Timothy Miller. (zljn)
	March 17, 2026	Minute Entry for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held before Judge Richard J. Leon on March 17, 2026. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Second Motion 51 for Preliminary Injunction. Court takes matter under advisement. Forthcoming Order. Court Reporter: Timothy Miller. (zljn)
55	March 23, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Second Suppl. Bowron Declaration, # 3 Second Suppl. Martin Declaration)(Mayers, Brantley) (Entered: 03/23/2026) 1 Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Second Suppl. Bowron Declaration View on RECAP 3 Second Suppl. Martin Declaration View on RECAP	RECAP
56	March 25, 2026	NOTICE of Intent to File Opposition and Supplemental Declaration by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 03/25/2026)	RECAP
57	March 26, 2026	TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING before Judge Richard J. Leon held on 3-17-26; Page Numbers: 1-36; Date of Issuance: 3-26-26; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone Number (202) 354-3111. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 4/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/24/2026.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 03/26/2026)	RECAP
58	March 27, 2026	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. Attorney Gregory Martin Cumming terminated. (Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 03/27/2026)	RECAP
59	March 30, 2026	NOTICE of Lodging Third Supplemental Ex Parte Declaration by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES (Mayers, Brantley) (Entered: 03/30/2026)	RECAP
60	March 31, 2026	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/31/2026. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 03/31/2026)	Clearinghouse
61	March 31, 2026	ORDER. Consistent with the attached, plaintiff's 51 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/31/2026. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 03/31/2026)	RECAP
62	March 31, 2026	NOTICE of Appeal by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES re 61 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Leave to File, 60 Memorandum & Opinion (Sirkovich, Eitan) (Entered: 03/31/2026)	RECAP
63	March 31, 2026	NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 61 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Leave to File, 60 Memorandum & Opinion by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUGLAS BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ROBERT DOWNING, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSIE WILES. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. (mg) (Entered: 04/01/2026)	RECAP
64	April 1, 2026	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 63 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (mg) (Entered: 04/01/2026)	RECAP
65	April 1, 2026	MOTION to Clarify Preliminary Injunction by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (Casassa, Matthew) (Entered: 04/01/2026)	RECAP
	April 1, 2026	USCA Case Number 26-5101 for 63 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by ROBERT DOWNING, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, DOUGLAS BURGUM, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, JESSICA BOWRON, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SUSIE WILES, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (mg)
66	April 8, 2026	NOTICE OF CROSS APPEAL as to 48 Order, Preliminary Injunction, 47 Memorandum & Opinion by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ADCDC-12347960. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Craig, Gregory) (Entered: 04/08/2026)	RECAP
67	April 8, 2026	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 66 Notice of Cross Appeal,. (znmw) (Entered: 04/08/2026)	RECAP
	April 8, 2026	USCA Case Number
	April 8, 2026	USCA Case Number 26-5108 for 66 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES. (zjm)
68	April 11, 2026	MANDATE of USCA as to 66 Notice of Cross Appeal, filed by NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES, 63 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by ROBERT DOWNING, JOHN STANWICH, DONALD J. TRUMP, DOUGLAS BURGUM, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, JESSICA BOWRON, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SUSIE WILES, MICHAEL J. RIGAS, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ; USCA Case Number 26-5101. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order 4/11/2026)(mg) (Entered: 04/13/2026) 1 USCA Order 4/11/2026 View on RECAP	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 12, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, charitable non-profit that protects the nation's historic sites through stewardship, advocacy, and direct assistance.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of the Interior

Donald J. Trump

General Services Administration

National Park Service

Office of the Executive Residence (OER)

The Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Separation of Powers

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-04316

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 26-05101

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 26-05123

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 26-05134

Supreme Court of the United States 26A203

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Other

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/47494/ (last updated 4/7/2026).