Case: United States v. Evans

1:25-cv-04403 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 18, 2025

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General filed suit against the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the Executive Director for the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the District of Columbia Board of Elections Chair, and a District of Columbia Board of Elections Member (collectively, Defendants) in U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from invest…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General filed suit against the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the Executive Director for the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the District of Columbia Board of Elections Chair, and a District of Columbia Board of Elections Member (collectively, Defendants) in U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from investigation into the District of Columbia's compliance with federal election law, particularly the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, which require States to maintain and preserve certain records and papers that fall within the scope of Section 301 of Title III of the Civil Rights Act. 

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Judge(s)

Moss, Randolph Daniel (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Frederick, Megan (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Keenan, Megan Christine (District of Columbia)

Madduri, Lalitha (District of Columbia)

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1:25-cv-04403

Complaint

The United States of America v. District of Columbia Board of Elections et al.

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72055344/united-states-v-evans/

Last updated Jan. 8, 2026, 12:40 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Fee Status:Filing Fee Waived) filed by UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Evans Summons, # 4 Summons Greenfield Summons, # 5 Summons Thompson Summons)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to Cover Sheet

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3 Summons Evans Summons

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4 Summons Greenfield Summons

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5 Summons Thompson Summons

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Order To Compel Records by UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo In Support, # 2 Declaration Decl. of Eric Neff, # 3 Exhibit Exh. 1 - July 11 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Exh. 2 - August 6 Letter, # 5 Exhibit Exh. 3 - August 14 Letter, # 6 Exhibit Exh. 4 - Sept. 4 Letter, # 7 Exhibit Exh. 5 - SC Order, # 8 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Compel Records)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support Memo In Support

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2 Declaration Decl. of Eric Neff

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3 Exhibit Exh. 1 - July 11 Letter

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4 Exhibit Exh. 2 - August 6 Letter

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5 Exhibit Exh. 3 - August 14 Letter

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6 Exhibit Exh. 4 - Sept. 4 Letter

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7 Exhibit Exh. 5 - SC Order

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8 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Compel Records

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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NOTICE OF ERRATA RE: COMPLAINT, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT by UNITED STATES re 1 Complaint, 2 Motion for Order, (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Complaint, # 2 Errata Corrected Motion, # 3 Memorandum in Support Corrected Memorandum)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Errata Corrected Complaint

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2 Errata Corrected Motion

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3 Memorandum in Support Corrected Memorandum

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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ERRATA RE: SIGNATURE CHANGE TO COMPLAINT, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Signature Change Complaint, # 2 Signature Change Motion to Compel, # 3 Signature Change Memo. in Support)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Signature Change Complaint

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2 Signature Change Motion to Compel

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3 Signature Change Memo. in Support

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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ERRATA RE: COMPLAINT AND CIVIL COVER SHEET AMENDMENTS by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint - Address add to Caption, # 2 Cover Sheet - Sig. Change)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Complaint - Address add to Caption

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2 Cover Sheet - Sig. Change

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE SUMMONS FOR AG AND MAYOR filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons AG, # 2 Summons AG)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to MONICA H. EVANS, KARYN GREENFIELD, GARY THOMPSON, District of Columbia Attorney General, and the District of Columbia Mayor. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zhcn) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/19/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet. 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 complaint to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Invalid signature. Please file the signed complaint and civil cover sheet using the event Errata. All filings must have an original signature or /s/ Attorney Name to represent an electronic signature of the filer. The signature on the document must match PACER login. Please refile. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 2 MOTION for Order To Compel Records. The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Notice of Error

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Notice of Error- New Case

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Carol Rosenblatt, # 3 Exhibit B - Proposed Answer, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Carol Rosenblatt

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3 Exhibit B - Proposed Answer

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4 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene

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Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS (Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025

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RESPONSE re 9 MOTION to Intervene NO POSITION TO INTERVENOR filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendants by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Mot. to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Suzanne Almeida, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Ruth Goldman, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Chris Melody Fields, # 6 Exhibit 5 - U.S. DOJ MOU, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Dec. 4 Tr., U.S. v. Weber, # 8 Text of Proposed Order, # 9 LCvR 26.1 Corporate Disclosure Certificate)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 12/26/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Mot. to Dismiss

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3 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Suzanne Almeida

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4 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Ruth Goldman

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5 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Chris Melody Fields

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6 Exhibit 5 - U.S. DOJ MOU

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7 Exhibit 6 - Dec. 4 Tr., U.S. v. Weber

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8 Text of Proposed Order

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9 LCvR 26.1 Corporate Disclosure Certificate

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Dec. 26, 2025

Dec. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS re 9 Motion to Intervene, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Galvin Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Amore Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Simon Order, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Scanlan Order, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Nago Order)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - Galvin Order

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2 Exhibit 2 - Amore Order

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3 Exhibit 3 - Simon Order

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4 Exhibit 4 - Scanlan Order

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5 Exhibit 5 - Nago Order

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Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ethan J. Herenstein, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172548. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ethan J. Herenstein, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan S. Topaz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172575. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Jonathan S. Topaz, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sophia Lin Lakin, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172590. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Declaration of Sophia Lin Lakin, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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Notice of Supplemental Authority

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 18, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-04403

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Document/Information

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information