Case: League v. Department of Interior

DC Preservation League v. United States Department of the Interior

COMPLAINT against JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12244857) filed by D.C. Preservation League, Alex Dickson, Dave Roberts. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D- Part 1, # 5 Exhibit D- Part 2, # 6 Exhibit D- Part 3, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet, # 10 Summons to Jessica Bowron, in her official capacity as "Comptroller Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Director" of the National Park Service, # 11 Summons to Doug Burgum, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior, # 12 Summons to U.S. Department of the Interior, # 13 Summons to National Parks Service, # 14 Summons to Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General, # 15 Summons to U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia)(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D- Part 1

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5 Exhibit D- Part 2

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6 Exhibit D- Part 3

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7 Exhibit E

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8 Exhibit F

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9 Civil Cover Sheet

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10 Summons to Jessica Bowron, in her official capacity as "Comptroller Exercis

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11 Summons to Doug Burgum, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior

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12 Summons to U.S. Department of the Interior

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13 Summons to National Parks Service

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14 Summons to Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General

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15 Summons to U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Samburg on behalf of Alex Dickson, D.C. Preservation League, Dave Roberts (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by Alex Dickson, D.C. Preservation League, Dave Roberts (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine Carroll on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Carroll, Catherine) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

ERRATA by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS re 1 Complaint,,,. (Attachments: # 1 PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF)(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS re 5 Errata (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Notice of Error- New Case

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR 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 initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zmtm)

MOTION to Stay OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Index, # 4 Declaration Declaration of Alex Dickson, # 5 Declaration Declaration of Rebecca Miller, # 6 Declaration Declaration of Dave Roberts, # 7 Declaration Declaration of Will Bardwell, # 8 Exhibit A, # 9 Exhibit B, # 10 Exhibit C, # 11 Exhibit D, # 12 Exhibit E, # 13 Exhibit F, # 14 Exhibit G, # 15 Exhibit H, # 16 Exhibit I, # 17 Exhibit J, # 18 Exhibit K, # 19 Exhibit L, # 20 Exhibit M, # 21 Exhibit N, # 22 Exhibit O, # 23 Exhibit P)(Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit Index

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4 Declaration Declaration of Alex Dickson

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5 Declaration Declaration of Rebecca Miller

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6 Declaration Declaration of Dave Roberts

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7 Declaration Declaration of Will Bardwell

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8 Exhibit A

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9 Exhibit B

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10 Exhibit C

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11 Exhibit D

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12 Exhibit E

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13 Exhibit F

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14 Exhibit G

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15 Exhibit H

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16 Exhibit I

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17 Exhibit J

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18 Exhibit K

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19 Exhibit L

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20 Exhibit M

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21 Exhibit N

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22 Exhibit O

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23 Exhibit P

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MINTUE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy, Chashawn White (chashawn_white@dcd.uscourts.gov) to schedule a case management status conference in this action between March 3 and March 13, 2026. Defendants' shall file their opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion on or before March 3, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Plaintiffs' counsel to inform Defendants' counsel of this Minute Order as soon as possible. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 02/24/2026. (lcacr3)

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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response to 8 due by 3/3/2026. (zcdw)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Keith Robertson on behalf of All Defendants (Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

STANDING ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to comply with its Standing Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 02/25/2026. (lcacr3) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Norman Larry Eisen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Thurston, Robin) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lindsay W. Zimliki, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12265249. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration PHV Declaration, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Oder)(Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsay Zimliki on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zimliki, Lindsay) Modified on 2/25/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Abbe David Lowell on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Notice of Error

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 14 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Other- Pro Hac Vice appearance has not yet been granted. (znmw)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 MOTION to Stay OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

NOTICE of Proposed Order by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE re 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 MOTION to Stay OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 02/28/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Court ORDERS Defendants to file their response to Plaintiffs' motion on or before March 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 03/02/2026. (lcacr3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER granting 13 Motion for Leave for Lindsay Zimliki to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 03/02/2026. (lcacr3)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 3/6/2026 (zglw)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE served on 2/24/2026 (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JESSICA BOWRON served on 2/24/2026 (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DOUG BURGUM served on 2/24/2026 (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR served on 2/26/2026 (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/25/2026. (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/25/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/26/2026. (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Bolen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bolen, John) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsay Zimliki on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zimliki, Lindsay) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 8 MOTION to Stay OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jennifer T. Nersesian, # 2 Exhibit Nersesian Exhibits A - G, # 3 Exhibit Nersesian Exhibits H - L, # 4 Declaration Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Jessica Bowron, # 5 Exhibit Bowron Exhibits A - C, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Angela Reilly, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12290988. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Decl. of A. Reilly), # 2 Exhibit B (Cert. of Good Standing))(Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 3/11/2026 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 12 before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 3/11/2026 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 12 before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Public access line will be available. (zcdw) Modified on 3/11/2026 to update hearing location (zcdw).

Notice of Hearing

MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion for Leave for Angela Reilly to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/11/2026. (lcacr3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MINUTE ORDER. This afternoon's status conference will be accessible to the public via the Court's public access dial-in line. The public access telephone number is 833-990-9400, and the access code is 787605272. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/11/2026. (lcacr3)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Status Conference held on 3/11/2026. Parties directed to submit a Joint Status Report by 3/20/2026. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook) (zcdw)

Status Conference

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS. (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Court ORDERS the parties to file the Joint Status Report five business days after the parties receive the March 11, 2026, hearing transcript. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/19/2026. (lcacr3)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

NOTICE of Appearance by Angela Reilly on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Reilly, Angela) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Caleb Hayes-Deats on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hayes-Deats, Caleb) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Ana C. Reyes held on March 11, 2026. Page Numbers: 1 - 91. Date of Issuance: March 26, 2026. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 4/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/24/2026.(Hook, Jeff) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Court ORDERS the parties to file their Joint Status Report on or before April 7, 2026. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/6/2026. (lcacr3)

Joint STATUS REPORT by DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE, ALEX DICKSON, DAVE ROBERTS. (Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/7/2026. (znbn)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 33 Joint Status Report, the Court ORDERS the parties to appear for a virtual status conference tomorrow, April 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/9/2026. (lcacr3)

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS that tomorrow's status conference is rescheduled to this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/9/2026. (lcacr3)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 4/9/2026 at 4:00 PM via videoconference before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw)

MINUTE ORDER. This afternoon's hearing will be accessible to the public via the Court's public access dial-in line. The public access telephone number is 833-990-9400, and the access code is 787605272. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/9/2026. (lcacr3)

MINUTE ORDER. As discussed during this afternoon's status conference, the Court ORDERS Defendants to lodge the Administrative Record on or before April 30, 2026, and Plaintiffs to file any extra-record motion on or before May 7, 2026. The Court further ORDERS the parties to file a joint proposed briefing schedule and to contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule the motion hearing(s). Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/9/2026. (lcacr3)

Minute Entry for video proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Status Conference held on 4/9/2026. (Court Reporter: Jan Dickman) (zcdw)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Robertson, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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