Case: L.C. v. Trump

L.C. et al. v. Trump et al.

COMPLAINT against SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number BDCDC-12265643) filed by L.C., MASSIMILIANO CALI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Donald J. Trump, # 3 Summons Pamela Bondi, # 4 Summons Scott Bessent, # 5 Summons Marco Rubio, # 6 Summons U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, # 7 Summons Attorney General for the United States, # 8 Exhibit Table of Exhibits, # 9 Exhibit A, # 10 Exhibit B, # 11 Exhibit C, # 12 Exhibit D, # 13 Exhibit E)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons Donald J. Trump

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3 Summons Pamela Bondi

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4 Summons Scott Bessent

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5 Summons Marco Rubio

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

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7 Summons Attorney General for the United States

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8 Exhibit Table of Exhibits

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9 Exhibit A

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10 Exhibit B

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11 Exhibit C

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12 Exhibit D

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13 Exhibit E

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SEALED DOCUMENT filed by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C. re 1 Complaint,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A (Sidoti Decl.), # 4 Certificate of Service)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit A (Sidoti Decl.)

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4 Certificate of Service

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason D. Wright on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wright, Jason) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Patrick Fields, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12265667. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Scott Johnston, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12265669. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Richard J. Leon. (znmw)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Themins Hedges on behalf of All Defendants (Hedges, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

.Order AND Status Report Order

MINUTE ORDER. Regarding plaintiffs' 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the parties are hereby ORDERED to file a joint status report proposing a briefing schedule to govern the preliminary injunction proceedings. The parties should also propose three possible dates for a preliminary injunction hearing. The report shall be filed by March 4, 2026, at 5:00pm. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 2/27/2026. (lcrjl3)

Order

NOTICE of Appearance by Kian Kevin Azimpoor on behalf of All Defendants (Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Joint STATUS REPORT by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiffs' 5 and 6 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motions are GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Patrick Fields and Scott Johnston be, and hereby are, admitted pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/3/2026. (lcrjl3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick Fields on behalf of MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C. (Fields, Patrick) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, the Court will adopt the parties' briefing schedule. Accordingly, defendants' opposition to plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is due March 18, 2026; plaintiffs' reply in support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due March 25, 2026; and amicus curiae briefs, if any, shall be filed by March 13, 2026. The Court will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on April 1, 2026, at 3:30PM in Courtroom 18 (in person). SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/4/2026. (lcrjl3)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Amicus Curiae Brief due by 3/13/2026. (zljn)

Set/Reset Deadlines

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Johnston on behalf of MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C. (Johnston, Scott) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Nancy Hollander. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hollander, Nancy) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by UNITED NATIONS WATCH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Hillel Neuer in Support of Amicus Curiae Brief, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A - Statements by Francesca Albanese, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B - Complaint in Christian Friends of Israeli Communities v. Albanese, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C - Exhibits to Complaint in Christian Friends of Israeli Communities v. Albanese, # 6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae)(Astuno, Andrew) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

1 Exhibit Brief of Amicus Curiae

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Hillel Neuer in Support of Amicus Curiae Brief

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3 Exhibit Exhibit A - Statements by Francesca Albanese

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4 Exhibit Exhibit B - Complaint in Christian Friends of Israeli Communities v. Alb

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5 Exhibit Exhibit C - Exhibits to Complaint in Christian Friends of Israeli Commun

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6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Brief of Amicus Cur

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ERRATA by UNITED NATIONS WATCH re 14 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,,. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Declaration of Hillel Neuer in Support of Brief of Amicus Curiae of United Nations Watch in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Astuno, Andrew) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Susan M Akram, Sandra L Babcock, Asli U Bali, THOMAS BECKER, JAMES CAVALLARO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Certification, # 2 Exhibit Amici Brief, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit Application for PHV for LSL, # 5 Declaration of LSL, # 6 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 7 Text of Proposed Order, # 8 Exhibit Application for PHV for MRN, # 9 Declaration of MRN, # 10 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 11 Text of Proposed Order)(Renner, Richard) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

1 Declaration Certification

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2 Exhibit Amici Brief

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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4 Exhibit Application for PHV for LSL

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5 Declaration of LSL

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6 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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7 Text of Proposed Order

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8 Exhibit Application for PHV for MRN

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9 Declaration of MRN

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10 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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11 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lawrence S. Lustberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297656. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Susan M Akram, THOMAS BECKER, Sandra L Babcock, Asli U Bali, JAMES CAVALLARO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Renner, Richard) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael R. Noveck, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297684. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Susan M Akram, THOMAS BECKER, Sandra L Babcock, Asli U Bali, JAMES CAVALLARO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Renner, Richard) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DEMOCRACY FOR THE ARAB WORLD NOW, INC., FOUNDATION FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ferguson, Laura) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefin Support of Defendants by AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moelker, Nathan) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by JVP ACTION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stefanie Fox, Executive Director of JVP Action iso Brief of Amicus Curiae JVP Action, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting JVP Action to Participate as Amicus Curiae)(Ahmad, Bina) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

1 Declaration of Stefanie Fox, Executive Director of JVP Action iso Brief of Amicu

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2 Text of Proposed Order Granting JVP Action to Participate as Amicus Curiae

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....Supplemental MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lawrence S. Lustberg, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Susan M Akram, THOMAS BECKER, Sandra L Babcock, Asli U Bali, JAMES CAVALLARO. (Renner, Richard) Modified on 3/17/2026 (mg). (Entered: 03/16/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....Supplemental MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael R. Noveck, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Susan M Akram, THOMAS BECKER, Sandra L Babcock, Asli U Bali, JAMES CAVALLARO. (Renner, Richard) Modified on 3/17/2026 (mg). (Entered: 03/16/2026)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lawrence S. Lustberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297656. Fee Status: Fee Paid., 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael R. Noveck, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297684. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Other- Please refile DECLARATION with the DECLARATION LINK. https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/PHV%20Declaration%20and% 20Attorney%20Certification-20230412.pdf. (mg)

Notice of Error

DECLARATION of Lawrence S. Lustberg by SUSAN M. AKRAM, SANDRA L. BABCOCK, ASLI U. BALI, THOMAS BECKER, JAMES CAVALLARO re 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lawrence S. Lustberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297656. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Notice as to fee paid)(Renner, Richard) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

1 Supplement Notice as to fee paid

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DECLARATION of Michael R. Noveck by SUSAN M. AKRAM, SANDRA L. BABCOCK, ASLI U. BALI, THOMAS BECKER, JAMES CAVALLARO re 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael R. Noveck, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12297684. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Notice as to fee paid)(Renner, Richard) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 22 Supplemental MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lawrence S. Lustberg, Fee Status: No Fee Paid., 23 Supplemental MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael R. Noveck, Fee Status: No Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Declaration must have an original, ink signature. Please refile using the event Declaration. (mg)

Notice of Error

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 13 Unopposed Motion of Lawyers for the Rule of Law, Inc. for Leave to File an Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amicus brief attached as Exhibit 1 to the 13 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 14 Unopposed Motion by United Nations Watch for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amicus brief attached as Exhibit 1 to the 14 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 16 Unopposed Motion by International Human Rights Law Scholars and Teachers for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amici brief attached as Exhibit 2 to the 16 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 19 Unopposed Motion by Democracy for the Arab World Now, Inc. and Foundation for Middle East Peace for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amicus brief attached as Exhibit 1 to the 19 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 20 Unopposed Motion by American Center for Law and Justice for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amicus brief attached as Exhibit 1 to the 20 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 21 Unopposed Motion by JVP Action for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that the amicus brief labeled as Exhibit 1 to the 21 Motion is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/18/2026. (lcrjl3)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

NOTICE of Proposed Order by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP re 26 Memorandum in Opposition (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 17 and 18 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motions are GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Lawrence Lustberg and Michael Noveck be, and hereby are, admitted 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. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/19/2026. (lcrjl3)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PAMELA BONDI served on 3/5/2026; MARCO RUBIO served on 3/9/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lawrence S. Lustberg on behalf of SUSAN M. AKRAM, SANDRA L. BABCOCK, ASLI U. BALI, THOMAS BECKER, JAMES CAVALLARO (Lustberg, Lawrence) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File - Submit Supplemental Declaration by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Massimiliano Cali, # 2 Text of Proposed Order - Exhibit 2 - Proposed Order - Motion for Leave to Submit Declaration)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R. Noveck on behalf of SUSAN M. AKRAM, SANDRA L. BABCOCK, ASLI U. BALI, THOMAS BECKER, JAMES CAVALLARO (Noveck, Michael) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiffs' 30 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Declaration attached as Exhibit 1 is deemed filed with this Court upon entry of this order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/30/2026. (lcrjl3)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Hamilton on behalf of All Defendants (Hamilton, Eric) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

MINUTE ORDER. The preliminary injunction hearing currently set for April 1, 2026, at 3:30PM is hereby VACATED and CONTINUED to April 1, 2026, at 4:00PM in Courtroom 18 - In Person before Judge Richard J. Leon (same day, just 30 minutes later). The Court will allow only one attorney per side to argue. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 3/31/2026. (lcrjl3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen McCoy Elliott on behalf of All Defendants (Elliott, Stephen) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held before Judge Richard J. Leon on April 1, 2026. Oral arguments submitted on the Plaintiffs' Motion 3 for Preliminary Injunction. The Court takes the matter under advisement. Forthcoming order. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zljn)

TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS before Judge Richard J. Leon, held on April 1, 2026. Page Numbers: 1-34. Date of Issuance: April 3, 2026. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. Email: lorraine_herman@dcd.uscourts.gov. 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 4/24/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/4/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/2/2026.(Herman, Lorraine) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SCOTT BESSENT served on 3/10/2026; DONALD J. TRUMP served on 3/6/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/2/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/1/2026. (See docket entry 36 to view document)(mg) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney

MOTION Supplement Record with New Information in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Affidavit of B. Brooks-Rubin with Exs. A-D), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Order

MINUTE ORDER. Regarding plaintiff's 38 MOTION to Supplement Record, it is hereby ORDERED that defendants shall file their response, if any, no later than Monday, April 27, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 4/22/2026. (lcrjl1)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re 1 to Respond to the Complaint by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Azimpoor, Kian). Added MOTION to Vacate on 4/27/2026 (mg). Modified on 4/27/2026 to add link (mg). (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct Dkt. 38-1 by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Brad Brooks-Rubin, # 2 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION Supplement Record with New Information in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Consent MOTION to Supplement the Record by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Order on Motion to Vacate

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of defendants' 39 Unopposed Motion to Vacate Rule 12 Deadline and for an Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The current deadline for defendants to respond to the complaint is VACATED. Defendants shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the Court issues its ruling on plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 4/28/2026. (lcrjl1)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Sealed Decl. of B. Brooks-Rubin, Apr. 27, 2026)-initially filed at Dkt. 40-1, # 2 Exhibit A (Sealed Decl. of B. Brooks-Rubin, Apr. 20, 2026)-initially filed at Dkt. 40-2, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

REDACTED DOCUMENT- Ex. A (Decl. of B. Brooks-Rubin Apr. 27, 2026)- initially filed at Dkt. 40-1 to 43 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 B (Decl. of B. Brooks-Rubin Apr. 20, 2026)- initially filed at Dkt. 40-2)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Supplement The Record with New Information by MASSIMILIANO CALI, L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Supplement The Record with New Information, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS before Judge Richard J. Leon, held on April 1, 2026. Page Numbers: 1-34. Date of Issuance: May 6, 2026. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. Email: lorraine_herman@dcd.uscourts.gov. 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 5/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2026.(Herman, Lorraine) Modified on 5/6/2026; duplicate (znmw). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion to Supplement the Record with New Information in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/13/2026. (lcrjl1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

ORDER. Consistent with the attached, plaintiff's 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/13/2026. (lcrjl1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP re 49 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, 48 Memorandum & Opinion (Azimpoor, Kian) Modified on 5/20/2026 (mg). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

MOTION to Stay Pending Appeal or, in the Alternative, for a Temporary Administrative Stay by SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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RESPONSE re 51 MOTION to Stay Pending Appeal or, in the Alternative, for a Temporary Administrative Stay filed by MASSIMILIANO CALI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradis, Michel) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 49 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, 48 Memorandum & Opinion by MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, SCOTT BESSENT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. (Azimpoor, Kian) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 53 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (mg) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

ORDER. Consistent with the attached, defendant's 51 Motion to Stay is DENIED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/20/2026. (lcrjl1) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

Notice of Error

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 50 Notice (Other),. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect event. Please refile as NOTICE OF Appeal to the DC Circuit, under Appeal Documents event. (mg)

USCA Case Number

USCA Case Number 26-5172 for 53 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI. (mg)

ORDER of USCA as to 53 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT, PAMELA BONDI ; USCA Case Number 26-5172. (mg) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply