Case: City of Philadelphia v. Burgum

The White House

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 re 45 Amended 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 - Supplemental Declaration of Steven Sims)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/16/2026. 2/16/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER THAT for the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc. Nos. 45, 2] is GRANTED. The alternative relief for the Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is hereby DISMISSED AS MOOT. Defendants Doug Burgum, United States Department of the Interior, Jessica Bowron, and National Park Service are hereby ORDERED to restore the Presidents House Site to its physical status as of January 21, 2026. Defendants are hereby ENJOINED from taking any action to damage any exhibits, panels, artwork, or other items from the Presidents House Site, are ORDERED to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety, security, and preservation of any such items that had been removed from the Presidents House Site on January 22, 2026, and are ENJOINED from making any and all further changes to the Presidents House Site, including the installation of replacement materials, without mutual agreement of the City of Philadelphia during the pendency of this litigation or until further Order of the Court. Defendants are hereby ORDERED to provide immediate, continuing, and proper maintenance to the Site, its exhibits, grounds, artifacts, video monitors, and recordings which SHALL remain operable. Defendants are hereby ORDERED to maintain the Presidents House Site in a clean and accessible manner, cleared of debris, snow, ice and/or any other impediment to public access. All terms and conditions of this Order for preliminary injunctive relief must be followed immediately, that is FORTHWITH.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/16/2026. 2/16/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Intervene filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Certificate of Service)(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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RESPONSE to Motion re 49 MOTION to File Amicus Brief filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Intervene (with Certificate of Service) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 54 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion),,,,,, 53 Memorandum and/or Opinion by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Filing fee $ 605. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA. Notice of Appeal. USCA Case Number 26-1348 (bw) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

TRANSCRIPT of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING held on 1/30/26, before Judge Cynthia M. Rufe. Court Reporter/Transcriber: ESR/Chris Hwang/Abba Reporting. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 3/11/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/23/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/19/2026. (bw) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re 60 Transcript - PDF,, 2/18/26 Entered and Copies Emailed. (bw) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

ORDER THAT THE PHILADELPHIA REPARATIONS COALITION FOR AMERICAN FREEDMEN'S NEXT FRIEND PETITION AND 43 MOTION TO INTERVENE IS DENIED.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/18/2026.2/18/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO PRO SE AND E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

ORDER THAT MONTGOMERY, BUCKS, CHESTER, AND DELAWARE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA'S 49 MOTION TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IS GRANTED. THE BRIEF ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT 1 TO THE MOTION SHALL BE DOCKETED AS THE COUNTIES' AMICUS BRIEF.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/18/2026.2/18/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

ORDER THAT upon consideration of Defendants failure to comply with this Courts February 16, 2026 Order to FORTHWITH follow terms and conditions of the Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall comply with the terms of this Courts February 16, 2026 Order by restoring the Presidents House site to its physical status as of January 21, 2026 by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/18/2026. 2/18/20026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Emergency MOTION to Stay re 54 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion),,,,,, - Defendants Emergency Motion for an Immediate Administrative Stay and a Stay Pending Appeal (with Certificate of Service) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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AMICI CURIAE BRIEF filed by BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA. (ahf) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS EMERGENCY MOTION FOR AN IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE STAY AND A STAY PENDING APPEAL BY 2/19/26 AT 4:00 P.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/19/26. 2/19/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 65 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 54 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion),,,,,, - Defendants Emergency Motion for an Immediate Administrative Stay and a Stay Pending Appeal (with Certificate of Service) filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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NUNC PRO TUNC MOTION TO INTERVENE PURSUANT TOO F.R.CIV.P. 24 (a) AND F.R.C.P. 19 INTER ALIA CHALLENGING JURISDICTION OF U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE CYNTHIA RUFE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION PRESIDING OVER THIS MATTER FILED BY KEITH DAVIS, ANTHONY JOHNSON.(ahf) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' EMERGENCY MOTION FOR AN IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE STAY AND A STAY PENDING APPEAL (DOC. NO. 65) IS DENIED AS FOLLOWS: DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR A STAY OF THIS COURT'S FEBRUARY 16, 2026 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PENDING DEFENDANTS' INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR AN IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE STAY OF THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS DENIED AS MOOT. DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR A SEVEN DAY ADMINISTRATIVE STAY OF THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SEEKING AN EMERGENCY STAY FROM THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS IS DENIED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/20/2026.2/20/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ahf) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by PHILADELPHIA REPARATIONS COALITION FOR AMERICAN FREEDMAN..(bw). (STRICKEN FROM RECORD PER ORDER NO. 72). Modified on 2/20/2026 (ahf). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

ORDER THAT THE PHILADELPHIA REPARATIONS COALITION FOR AMERICAN FREEDMEN'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT (DOC. NO. 71) IS STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD AS MOVANT IS NOT A PARTY IN THIS CASE (DOC. NO. 62). NO FURTHER FILINGS SHOULD BE ACCEPTED FROM A NONPARTY. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/20/2026.2/20/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO PRO SE AND E-MAILED.(ahf) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

STATUS REPORT - Defendants' Compliance Report by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Service re: served Summons and Complaint upon Federal Government Defendants and Attorney General by Certified US Mail on 1/28/2026 (Smith, Ryan) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Appeal, Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer - Defendants Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Appeal or, Alternatively, for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.Combined Certificates of Service and Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR A STAY PENDING APPEAL IS DENIED; HOWEVER, DEFENDANTS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO AMENDED COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. THE COURT ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE PROPOSED BY THE PARTIES: DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR RESPONSE TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026; PLAINTIFF MAY FILE ITS OPPOSITION TO ANY MOTION TO DISMISS ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026; AND DEFENDANTS MAY FILE A REPLY ON OR BEFORE MAY 15, 2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 2/26/26.2/26/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE Status Conference held on 2/26/26. (JL) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: TELEPHOE STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 2/26/2026 02:00 PM BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE.(kp)

ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE IS DENIED. THERE ARE NO PENDING CASES BEFORE THIS JUDGE IN WHICH EITHER MOVANT IS A PARTY, AND MOVANTS HAVE NO RIGHT TO SEEK THIS COURTS RECUSAL IN THIS CASE. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT THEY SEEK RECUSAL IN ANY CASE, THE MOTION TO RECUSE IS DENIED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED THAT NO FURTHER FILINGS SHALL BE ACCEPTED FROM JOHNSON, DAVIS, OR ANY NON-PARTY IN THIS MATTER. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 3/10/26.3/10/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, NOT MAILED TO PRO SE.(bw) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Memorandum in Support of Proposed Intervenors' Motion to Intervene filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Certificate of Service.(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE EXCESS PAGES 79 IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/1/26.4/1/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

MOTION to Intervene as Plaintiffs filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Memorandum; Declarations; Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit A - Complaint, # 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of M. Coard, # 4 Exhibit C - Declaration of R. Yancey)(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.Memorandum of Law, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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ORDER THAT THE PLAINTIFF'S AND DEFENDANT'S SHALL EACH FILE A REESPONSE TO THE MOTION TO INTERVENE 81 BY 4/15/2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/8/26. 4/8/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

RESPONSE to Motion re 81 MOTION to Intervene as Plaintiffs filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

ORDER of USCA as to 58 Notice of Appeal. The foregoing Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal having been referred to a three-judgemotions panel, the Motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part as follows:The District Courts preliminary injunction (ECF No. 54), including any deadline set bythe District Court for the Appellants to comply, is HEREBY STAYED; as outlined herein.. (bw) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 81 MOTION to Intervene as Plaintiffs (with Certificate of Service) filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Victor Olofin ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19176957.) filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Certificate of Service.(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Avatara A. Smith-Carrington ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19176973.) filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Certificate of Service.(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Kacey-Ann Mordecai ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19177031.) filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Certificate of Service.(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Alexandra S. Thompson ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-19177068.) filed by AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION, THE BLACK JOURNEY.Certificate of Service.(MCCLELLAN, CARA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

*VACATED PER ORDER No. 95 *FILED IN ERROR* ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR VICTOR OLOFIN 87 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/17/26.4/20/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) Modified on 4/20/2026 (bw). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

*VACATED PER ORDER No. 95 *FILED IN ERROR* ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR AVATARA A. SMITH-CARRINGTON 88 IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/17/26.4/20/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) Modified on 4/20/2026 (bw). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

*VACATED PER ORDER No. 95 *FILED IN ERROR* ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR KACEY-ANN MORDECAI 89 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/17/26.4/20/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) Modified on 4/20/2026 (bw). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

*VACATED PER ORDER No. 95 *FILED IN ERROR* ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR ALEXANDRA S. THOMPSON 90 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/17/26.4/20/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) Modified on 4/20/2026 (bw). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

ORDER THAT THE ORDERS GRANTING MOTIONS FOR PRO HAC VICE (DOC. NOS. 91, 92, 93, 94) ARE HEREBY VACATED AS FILED IN ERROR. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/20/26. 4/20/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Letter dated April 30, 2026, Regarding Planned NPS Work Affecting the President's House by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 82 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Certificate of Service)(AXE, BAILEY) (Entered: 05/01/2026)