Case: O'Neill v. Hartman

1:25-cv-04228 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Dec. 22, 2025

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Case Summary

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Plaintiff, a transgender woman and data scientist employed by the National Security Agency (NSA), filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Lieutenant General William J. Hartman, the Acting Director of the NSA, in his official capacity. She sought declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and damages under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for sex-based discrimination and a hostile work environment. Plaintiff alleged that, following President Trump’s January 20, 2025 Executive Order 14168, the NSA implemented a series of policies that systematically stripped transgender employees of workplace protections, which created a severe and pervasive hostile work environment that interfered with her ability to perform her job.

This case is ongoing.

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

LaGarde, Matthew (Maryland)

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1:25-cv-04228

Complaint for Damages and Injunctive Relief

O'Neill v. Hartmann

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 17, 2026, 12:24 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12434154.), filed by Sarah O'Neill. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

1 Summons

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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MOTION to Waive Local Rule 102.2(a) Requirement by Sarah O'Neill (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Waive 102.2(a) Requirement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion)(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Waive 102.2(a) Requirement

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2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion

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Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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Summons Issued 21 days as to William J. Hartman.(kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carolyn Wheeler (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12454561.) by Sarah O'Neill(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca Peterson-Fisher (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12454579.) by Sarah O'Neill(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rachel E. Green (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12454587.) by Sarah O'Neill(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Isabel Rothberg (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12454599.) by Sarah O'Neill(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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QC NOTICE: 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Sarah O'Neill needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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QC NOTICE: 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Sarah O'Neill needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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QC NOTICE: 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Sarah O'Neill needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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QC NOTICE: 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Sarah O'Neill needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carolyn Wheeler by Sarah O'Neill. The fee has already been paid.(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca Peterson-Fisher by Sarah O'Neill. The fee has already been paid.(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rachel E. Green by Sarah O'Neill. The fee has already been paid.(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Isabel Rothberg by Sarah O'Neill. The fee has already been paid.(LaGarde, Matthew) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carolyn Wheeler. Directing attorney Carolyn Wheeler 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 1/9/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Rebecca Peterson-Fisher. Directing attorney Rebecca Peterson-Fisher 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 1/9/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 14 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Rachel E. Green. Directing attorney Rachel E. Green 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 1/9/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Isabel Rothberg. Directing attorney Isabel Rothberg 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 1/9/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 22, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:25-cv-04228

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

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