Case: City of Philadelphia v. Burgum

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-18916502.), filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Designation Form, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits to Complaint with Cover Sheet)(Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.Proposed Order, Memo of Law, and Cert of Service.(Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Opt In Notice of Procedure to Consent to Random Magistrate Judge Assignment (Attachments: # 1 Consent)(sbt) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Notice re: Availability of Court-Annexed Mediation (sbt) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Summons Issued as to JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: COUNSEL on 1/23/26. SUMMONS E-MAILED TO AUSA ON 1/23/26. (bw) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA re 1 Complaint (Attorney) Civil Cover Sheet for Complaint (Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

ORDER THAT A STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 1/26/2026 10:30 AM Via Telephone Conference BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/23/26. 1/23/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANTS ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BY 4 P.M. ON JANUARY 27, 2026. THIS MATTER SHALL BE HEARD BY THE HONORABLE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON JANUARY 28, 2026 AT 10:30 A.M. IN COURTROOM 12A OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106. ALL PARTIES, WITNESSES, AND COUNSEL MUST BE PRESENT AT THE JANUARY 28, 2026 HEARING ON THE MATTER. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/23/26. 1/23/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (bw) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by BAILEY AXE on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by GREGORY B. DAVID on behalf of JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR with Certificate of Service(DAVID, GREGORY) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by GREGORY BYRON IN DEN BERKEN on behalf of JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR with Certificate of Service(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file CIVIL COVER SHEET in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. Form is missing. (sbt)

NOTICE of Appearance by RENEE GARCIA on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (GARCIA, RENEE) (Entered: 01/24/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANNE B. TAYLOR on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(TAYLOR, ANNE) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by LYDIA M. FURST on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA with Certificate of Service(FURST, LYDIA) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

ORDER that the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction [Doc. No. 2] is RESCHEDULED to Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12A of the United States District Court, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 before the Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe. All parties, witnesses, and counsel must be present at the January 30, 2026 hearing in this matter. The hearing will be made available to members of the public, including the press by audio only by use of the following dial-in information: Telephone: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 1615991628 Passcode: 181072No recording will be permitted. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' request to extend their response deadline to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED and they are hereby directed to respond to Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/27/2026. 1/27/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief filed by Josh Shapiro.Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief)(BOYER, JACOB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by CARA L. MCCLELLAN on behalf of AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY (MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by MARY CATHERINE ROPER on behalf of AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY (ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by MARK J. SHERER on behalf of JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR with Certificate of Service(SHERER, MARK) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

ORDER THAT GOVERNOR SHAPIRO'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (DOC. NO. 17) IS GRANTED. THE BRIEF IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT 1 TO THE MOTION (DOC. NOS. 17-2) SHALL BE DOCKETED AS GOVERNOR SHAPIRO'S AMICUS BRIEF. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/28/2026.1/28/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ahf) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

AMICUS BRIEF in Support re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Josh Shapiro. (ahf) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

ORDER THAT AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION AND THE BLACK JOURNEY'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (DOC. NO 19) IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. MOVANTS' REQUEST TO FILE AN AMICUS BRIEF IS GRANTED THE BRIEF ATTACHED TO THE MOTION (DOC. NO. 19-1) SHALL BE DOCKETED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/28/2026.1/28/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ahf) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

BRIEF in Support re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY. (ahf) Modified on 1/29/2026 (ldl). (Entered: 01/28/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction - Defs' Partial Letter Opposition (with Certificate of Service) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (with Certificate of Service) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Steven Sims)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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NOTICE by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION OF OFFER OF PROOF IDENTIFYING TESTIMONY OF FOUNDER MICHAEL COARD (MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief and Attached Amicus Brief filed by Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus.Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Amicus Brief, Certificate of Service.(Sollenberger, Shannon) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shannon Amanda Sollenberger on behalf of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus with Certificate of Service(Sollenberger, Shannon) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse Tomkiewicz on behalf of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus (Tomkiewicz, Jesse) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Clarissa LeeAnne Freeman on behalf of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus (Freeman, Clarissa) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

ORDER THAT THE UNOPPOSED 29 MOTION TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IS GRANTED. THE BRIEF ATTACHED TO THE MOTION SHALL BE DOCKETED AS THE MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS OF THE SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA'S AMICUS BRIEF. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 1/29/2026. 1/29/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Amicus Curiae Brief in Support re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus. (ahf) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY. (MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Exhibit List for the Preliminary Injunction Hearing by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11 (part 1), # 12 Exhibit 11 (part 2), # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24 (part 1), # 26 Exhibit 24 (part 2), # 27 Exhibit 24 (part 3), # 28 Exhibit 24 (part 4))(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF IS GRANTED LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT AND AMENDED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BY 2/6/2026. DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE AMENDED PLEADINGS BY 2/6/2026. COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES ARRANGED AN INSPECTION FOR THE COURT OF ALL DISPLAYS FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2026 AT 11:00AM. NO FURTHER REMOVAL AND/OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE SITE WILL BE PERMITTED UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. THE COURT DEFERS RULING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PENDING ADDITIONAL BRIEFING.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/2/2026. 2/2/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

STIPULATION re 36 Exhibit List,, for purposes of the Preliminary Injunction by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

INSPECTION REPORT ORDER. STILL TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COURT IS THE EXTENT OF ANY DAMAGE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE EXHIBITS REGARDING THEIR AMENABILITY TO BEING RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE GOVERNMENT IS ORDERED TO CONTINUE TO SECURELY STORE ALL REMOVED PANELS AND TO MITIGATE ANY FURTHER DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/2/26. 2/2/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFEin Courtroom 12-A Motion Hearing held on 1/30/26 Court Reporter: ESR. (bw) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE Scheduling Conference held on 1/26/26. (bw) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE Telephone Conference held on 2/5/26 (bw) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

PETITION AND MOTION TO INTERVENE filed by ANTHONY DICKERSON..(bw) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.(Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.Memo. of Law, Cert. of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 2026.01.30 Hearing Transcript)(Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by MARCEL S. PRATT on behalf of MONTGOMERY COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA, BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(PRATT, MARCEL) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Travis Wood Watson on behalf of BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(Watson, Travis) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Rizzo on behalf of BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(Rizzo, Jessica) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief filed by BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA.Memorandum, Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Amici Curiae Brief)(PRATT, MARCEL) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF MONTGOMERY, BUCKS, CHESTER, AND DELAWARE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIAS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF AS AMICUS CURIAE [DOC. NO. 49], IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE A RESPONSE TO THE MOTION ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/10/26. 2/10/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA REPARATIONS COALITION FOR AMERICAN FREEDMANS NEXT-FRIEND PETITION AND MOTION TO INTERVENE [DOC. NO. 43], IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANTS SHALL SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THE MOTION ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/10/26. 2/10/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion