Case: The Interfaith Alliance v. Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32381342)Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Muslims for Progressive Values, Hindus for Human Rights, The Interfaith Alliance, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald J. Trump, Pam Bondi, USAO, DOJ, Mary Margaret Bush, Religious Liberty Commission, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DOJ Summons, # 2 Exhibit USAO Summons, # 3 Exhibit RLC Summons, # 4 Exhibit Bush Summons, # 5 Exhibit Bondi Summons).(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Mary Maragret Bush, Donald Trump, The Department of Justice, The Religious Liberty Commission. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Muslims for Progressive Values, Hindus for Human Rights, The Interfaith Alliance, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

MOTION for Anna L. Deffebach to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32389902. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit).(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald J. Trump, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund..(Deffebach, Anna) Modified on 2/11/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pamela Bondi, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Attorney's Office, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) Modified on 2/11/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald Trump, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

FILING ERROR - DUPLICATE DOCKET ENTRY - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pamela Bondi, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) Modified on 2/11/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pamela Bondi, Civil Process Clerk, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) Modified on 2/11/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Department of Justice, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Religious Liberty Commission, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Mary Margaret Bush, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Anna Lynn Deffebach. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Donald J. Trump, Pamela Bondi, Department of Justice, Mary Maragret Bush. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party text was omitted. (vf)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Anna Lynn Deffebach to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Defendant radio button was selected. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (vf)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Anna Lynn Deffebach to RE-FILE Document No. 2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Nature of Suit Error. Place an [X] in One Box Only. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. (vf)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Civil Cover Sheet

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John P. Cronan. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(vf)

Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (vf)

Case Designated ECF. (vf)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Anna Lynn Deffebach to RE-FILE Document No. 3 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; The summons requested was not processed due to multiple summonses attached as one filing. Please file your request for summons either separately OR with a rider listing each defendants name; Defendant party names listed on Summons PDF does not correspond exactly to pleading caption. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 6 MOTION for Anna L. Deffebach to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32389902. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Department of Justice..(jgo) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald Trump..(jgo) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Mary Margaret Bush..(jgo) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Bondi..(jgo) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Religious Liberty Commission..(jgo) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Anna Lynn Deffebach to RE-FILE Document No. 12 Request for Issuance of Summons, 9 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; party whom summons is requested for is not a party of record; Defendant party name must be listed before 'c/o'. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32438420. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit).(Thurston, Robin) Modified on 2/20/2026 (rju). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 21 MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32438420. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Illinois;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Ayesha N. Khan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32444184. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit COGS).(Khan, Ayesha) Modified on 2/24/2026 (rju). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 22 MOTION for Ayesha N. Khan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32444184. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Maryland; expired Certificate of Good Standing from District of Columbia;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Ayesha N. Khan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit MD COGS, # 4 Exhibit DC COGS).(Khan, Ayesha) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 23 MOTION for Ayesha N. Khan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 6 Motion for Anna L. Deffebach to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 2/26/2026) (ar) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/26/2026)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 23 Motion for Ayesha N. Khan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 2/26/2026) (ar) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/26/2026)

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit DC COGS).(Thurston, Robin) Modified on 2/27/2026 (bc). (Entered: 02/27/2026)

MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order, # 2 Affidavit Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit DC COGS).(Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 26 MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Illinois;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 27 MOTION for Robin F. Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ayesha N. Khan on behalf of Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Hindus for Human Rights, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, The Interfaith Alliance..(Khan, Ayesha) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Donald Trump served on 3/3/2026, answer due 3/24/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Muslims for Progressive Values; Hindus for Human Rights; The Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. The Religious Liberty Commission served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Muslims for Progressive Values; Hindus for Human Rights; The Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. The Department of Justice served on 2/23/2026, answer due 3/16/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Muslims for Progressive Values; Hindus for Human Rights; The Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Mary Margaret Bush served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Muslims for Progressive Values; Hindus for Human Rights; The Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Pamela Bondi served on 2/23/2026, answer due 3/16/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Muslims for Progressive Values; Hindus for Human Rights; The Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush..(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Robin F. Thurston for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted.. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 3/6/2026) (jca) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Notice of Appearance

Notice of Appearance

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion