Case: Garman v. Patel

COMPLAINT against PAMELA J. BONDI, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, KASHYAP P. PATEL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12330309) filed by JAMIE GARMAN, MICHELLE BALL, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons to Kashyap P. Patel, # 3 Summons Summons to Pamela J. Bondi, # 4 Summons Summons to DOJ, # 5 Summons Summons to FBI)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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2 Summons Summons to Kashyap P. Patel

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3 Summons Summons to Pamela J. Bondi

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4 Summons Summons to DOJ

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5 Summons Summons to FBI

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. Case related to Case No. 26-cv-959. (Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, KASHYAP P. PATEL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Notice of Error- New Case

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zmtm)

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (zmtm)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to USAO-DC filed by JAMIE GARMAN, MICHELLE BALL, BLAIRE TOLEMAN.(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

MOTION to Intervene by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. (zmtm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/1/2026: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 E-Noticing Form) (znmw). (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney. (znmw) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rachael Wyant, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12338458. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachael Wyant in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 3 Exhibit Rachael Wyant Certificate of Good Standing)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

1 Declaration of Rachael Wyant in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission

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3 Exhibit Rachael Wyant Certificate of Good Standing

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Matthew D. Brinckerhoff, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12338475. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew D. Brinckerhoff in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 3 Exhibit Matthew D. Brinckerhoff Certificate of Good Standing)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

1 Declaration of Matthew D. Brinckerhoff in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Andrew G. Celli, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12338494. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andrew G. Celli in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 3 Exhibit Andrew G. Celli Certificate of Good Standing)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

1 Declaration of Andrew G. Celli in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission

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3 Exhibit Andrew G. Celli Certificate of Good Standing

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ORDER denying 5 Motion to Intervene: See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on April 3, 2026. (lcjmc3) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: BOREALIS HEDLING - Motion to Reconsider, Clarify, Recuse, and Consolidate. Reason(s): Filer is not a party to the case; motion to intervene denied. (znmw) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lesley Allison Brovner, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12345856. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lesley Allison Brovner in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 3 Exhibit Lesley Allison Brovner Certificate of Good Standing)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Mark G. Peters, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12346012. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mark G. Peters in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 3 Exhibit Mark G. Peters Certificate of Good Standing)(Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachael Wyant on behalf of MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN (Wyant, Rachael) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew G. Celli, Jr on behalf of MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN (Celli, Andrew) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 4/7/2026 Minute Order on Leave to File Review, 10 Order on Motion to Intervene by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(znmw) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Affidavit)(znmw) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Rachael Wyant is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on April 7, 2026. (lcjmc3)

Order on Leave to File Review

MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Matthew D. Brinckerhoff is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on April 7, 2026. (lcjmc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Andrew G. Celli is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on April 7, 2026. (lcjmc3)

MINUTE ORDER denying 11 Request for Leave to File: The Court DENIES the request for leave to file. Proposed intervenor has not identified any non-frivolous ground for reconsideration of the Court's 10 order denying the motion to intervene. Nor is there any basis to clarify the Court's order. Proposed intervenor is not a party to this case, has filed motions without first conferring with the parties as required by Local Civil Rule 7(m), and has docketed material that is irrelevant to the case. The Court is not accepting additional filings from proposed intervenor on this docket. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on April 7, 2026. (lcjmc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Lesley Allison Brovner is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on April 8, 2026. (lcjmc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Mark G. Peters is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on April 8, 2026. (lcjmc3)

Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. Motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis has been filed. Another transmission will be forwarded when the motion has been decided re 16 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

ORDER of USCA as to 16 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by BOREALIS S. HEDLING; holding case in abeyance pending district court's resolution of appellant's motion to appeal in forma pauperis USCA Case Number 26-5110. (znmw) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

USCA Case Number

USCA Case Number 26-5110 for 16 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. (znmw)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Brinckerhoff on behalf of MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN (Brinckerhoff, Matthew) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lesley Allison Brovner on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Brovner, Lesley) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark G. Peters on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Peters, Mark) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 17 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis: Pending before the court is Plaintiff's pro se application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's application is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that the Clerk for the District Court for the District of Columbia will immediately notify the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the disposition. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on April 14, 2026. (lcjmc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis

Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals re 4/14/2026 Minute Order granting Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis; USCA Case Number Unknown. (znmw) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PAMELA J. BONDI served on 4/8/2026; FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 4/8/2026; KASHYAP P. PATEL served on 4/8/2026; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 4/8/2026 (Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/20/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/19/2026. (Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Isaac Belfer on behalf of All Defendants (Belfer, Isaac) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule and to Continue the Deadline for Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Eisenberg, Daniel). Added MOTION to Continue on 6/3/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion for Briefing Schedule: The Court ORDERS the Defendants to fill their motion to dismiss by June 28, 2026, Plaintiffs to file their response by July 28, 2026, and Defendants to file their reply by August 18, 2026. The Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs' deadline to move for class certification is continued until after the Court decides Defendants' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 3, 2026. (lcjmc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion for Briefing Schedule: The Court ORDERS the Defendants to fill their motion to dismiss by June 18, 2026, Plaintiffs to file their response by July 28, 2026, and Defendants to file their reply by August 18, 2026. The Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs' deadline to move for class certification is continued until after the Court decides Defendants' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 3, 2026. (lcjmc3) Modified motion deadline on 6/4/2026 (zed).

MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim for Relief by PAMELA J. BONDI, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, KASHYAP P. PATEL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Belfer, Isaac) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 28 MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim for Relief filed by MICHELLE BALL, JAMIE GARMAN, BLAIRE TOLEMAN. (Eisenberg, Daniel) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by JACK M. BALKIN, HEIDI KITROSSER, CHRISTINA KONINGISOR, GENEVIEVE LAKIER, GREGORY P. MAGARIAN, BURT NEUBORNE, FRANCESCA PROCACCINI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae First Amendment Scholars in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting First Amendment Scholars' Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief)(Schulz, David) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Schulz on behalf of JACK M. BALKIN, HEIDI KITROSSER, CHRISTINA KONINGISOR, GENEVIEVE LAKIER, GREGORY P. MAGARIAN, BURT NEUBORNE, FRANCESCA PROCACCINI (Schulz, David) (Main Document 31 replaced on 7/30/2026) (znmw). (Entered: 07/29/2026)

AMICUS BRIEF by JACK M. BALKIN, HEIDI KITROSSER, CHRISTINA KONINGISOR, GENEVIEVE LAKIER, GREGORY P. MAGARIAN, BURT NEUBORNE, FRANCESCA PROCACCINI. (znmw) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

MINUTE ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: Having considered the First Amendment Scholars' consent motion for leave to file a brief as amici curiae, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that the proposed brief accompanying the motion, ECF 30-1, be filed. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 30, 2026. (lcjmc2)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief (as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Complaints and in Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss) by LAWYERS FOR THE RULE OF LAW, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(Ginsberg, Nina) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ilana Haramati, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12581348. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LAWYERS FOR THE RULE OF LAW, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Ginsberg, Nina) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Shenkman, Michael) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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AMICUS BRIEF by LAWYERS FOR THE RULE OF LAW, INC.. (znmw) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: The motion for leave to file is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the proposed amicus brief, ECF 32-2. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 31, 2026. (lcjmc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 33 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Ilana Haramati is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. 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 Jia M. Cobb on July 31, 2026. (lcjmc3)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by JUSTICE CONNECTION, 38 FORMER FBI PERSONNEL. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Exhibit A to Amicus Brief, # 3 Proposed Order)(Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Seth Paul Waxman on behalf of 38 FORMER FBI PERSONNEL, JUSTICE CONNECTION (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Lee Owen on behalf of FORMER SENIOR DOJ OFFICIALS (Owen, Kevin) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by FORMER SENIOR DOJ OFFICIALS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Owen, Kevin) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- CAREY DUNNE, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12587001. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by FORMER SENIOR DOJ OFFICIALS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Certificate of Good Standing)(Owen, Kevin) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

ERRATA by FORMER SENIOR DOJ OFFICIALS re 39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Owen, Kevin) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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Notice of Error

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 39 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- CAREY DUNNE, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12587001. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion not included. Please file motion as an Errata. (znmw)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

MINUTE ORDER granting 34 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: Having considered the FBI Agents Association's unopposed motion for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that the proposed brief accompanying the motion, ECF 34-1, be filed. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 6, 2026. (lcjmc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 35 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: Having considered Justice Connection and 38 former FBI personnel's unopposed motion for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that the proposed brief and exhibit accompanying the motion, ECF 35-1 and ECF 35-2, be filed. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 6, 2026. (lcjmc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief: Having considered the Former DOJ Officials' unopposed motion for leave to file a brief as amici curiae, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is further ORDERED that the proposed brief accompanying the motion, ECF 38-1, be filed. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 6, 2026. (lcjmc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Attorney Carey Dunne is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). <a href= https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions[HR6.1]>Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 6, 2026. (lcjmc2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ilana Haramati on behalf of LAWYERS FOR THE RULE OF LAW, INC. (Haramati, Ilana) (Entered: 08/08/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

MINUTE ORDER setting motion hearing: The Parties are ORDERED to appear for a motion hearing on October 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The hearing will be in person before Judge Jia M. Cobb in courtroom 3. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 4, 2026. (lcjmc3)