Case: Dunn v. Austin

COMPLAINT against ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11751293) filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for the Architect of the Capitol, # 3 Summons for Thomas Austin, # 4 Summons for US Attorney)(Ballou, Brendan) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/12/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 06/12/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons for the Architect of the Capitol

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3 Summons for Thomas Austin

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4 Summons for US Attorney

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Ballou on behalf of HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES (Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

ERRATA by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES re Notice of Error- New Case,,. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Thomas Austin Summons, # 4 Attorney General Summons, # 5 U.S. Attorney Summons, # 6 Architect of the Capitol Summons)(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

1 Complaint

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Thomas Austin Summons

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4 Attorney General Summons

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5 U.S. Attorney Summons

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6 Architect of the Capitol Summons

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To Attorney General filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To The Architect of the Capitol filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To Thomas Austin filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to The D.C. U.S. Attorney filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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. 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. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

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STANDARD ORDER for Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 13, 2025. (lcdlf2) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zmtm)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

SEALED Notice filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. re 3 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zdp) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiff's 3 Motion for Leave to File Notice Under Seal. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the 3 Motion and to file the [3-1] Notice under seal. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 15, 2025. (lcdlf2)

MOTION to Intervene by BRIAN MOCK. ( # 1 Proposed Answer and Opposition) (zdp). Modified docket text on 6/18/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 06/18/2025)

1 Proposed Answer and Opposition

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MOTION to Intervene by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Lillian Millian on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Millian, Kathleen) (Main Document 14 replaced on 7/8/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brendan Ballou, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11790356. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Brendan Ballou, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Millian, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 13 MOTION to Intervene, 12 MOTION to Intervene filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Millian, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Motion for Leave 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. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on July 3, 2025. (lcdlf2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Ballou on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 Motion to Intervene filed by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (zdp) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/20/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/19/2025. (Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL served on 6/25/2025 (Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. THOMAS AUSTIN served on 6/25/2025 (Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 12 Motion to Intervene filed by BRIAN MOCK. (zdp) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

NOTICE Regarding Lack of Service by BRIAN MOCK (zdp) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants' 24 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Accordingly, the defendants shall file their answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before September 30, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 15, 2025. (lcdlf2)

Order

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint (Partially Opposed) by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' partially opposed 25 Motion for an Extension. Accordingly, the defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before October 17, 2025. The Court is not inclined to grant any further extensions. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on September 24, 2025. (lcdlf2)

NOTICE of Default by CINDY LOU YOUNG (znmw) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER denying leave to file the 26 Notice of Default in light of the Court's pending decision as to Young's 13 Motion to Intervene. Consistent with the Court's Standing Order No. 25-59 and Minute Order of September 25, 2025, the defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before December 9, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 19, 2025. (lcdlf2)

Order

MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively, MOTION for Summary Judgment by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Local Rule 7(h) Statement, # 2 Declaration of Jason McIntyre, # 3 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

1 Local Rule 7(h) Statement

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MOTION to Stay Briefing re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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MOTION to Stay Ruling re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(znmw) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

1 Appendix

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' 30 Partially Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the defendants shall, on or before January 15, 2026, file a reply in support of their 27 Motion to Dismiss. The Court is not inclined to grant any further extensions of this deadline. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 30, 2025. (lcdlf2)

MOTION for Hearing re 13 MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Order re 13 MOTION to Intervene by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 13 MOTION to Intervene filed by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(znmw) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

1 Exhibit A

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MOTION for Permanent Injunction by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(znmw) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 27 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

NOTICE by CINDY LOU YOUNG re 34 Motion for Permanent Injunction (znmw) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

NOTICE Regarding Motion for Injunction by Proposed Intervenor by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN re 34 Motion for Permanent Injunction (Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER directing the plaintiffs to inform the Court, on or before March 10, 2026, whether this case may be dismissed as moot in light of publicly available reports that the plaque has been installed on the western front of the U.S. Capitol. See Olivia George, Long-Delayed Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed in Capitol at 4 a.m., Wash. Post (March 7, 2026), https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/07/capitol-j6-police-plaque-installed; see also Fed. R. Evid. 201(b)(2) (The Court may judicially notice a fact that "can be accurately and readily determined from sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned."). So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 7, 2026. (lcdlf2)

RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re 3/7/2026 Minute Order filed by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,, Set Deadlines,, filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, Declaration of Harry Dunn)(Ballou, Brendan) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

ERRATA by CINDY LOU YOUNG re 38 Response to Order of the Court. (znmw) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER directing the defendants to file a response to the plaintiffs' 39 Response to Minute Order on or before March 17, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 10, 2026. (lcdlf2)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response Pursuant to the Court's March 10, 2026 Order by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. Attorney Kathleen Lillian Millian terminated. (Millian, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' 41 Motion for Extension. Accordingly, the defendants shall file a response to the plaintiffs' 39 Response to Minute Order on or before March 24, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 17, 2026. (lcdlf2)

RESPONSE re 39 Response to Order of the Court (Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Response to Minute Order) filed by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew O'Connor)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

1 Declaration of Matthew O'Connor

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ORDER denying Brian Mock's 12 Motion to Intervene, denying Cindy Lou Young's 13 Motion to Intervene, and striking Young's 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, and 40 filings. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 30, 2026. (lcdlf2) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the putative intervenors' 12 13 Motions to Intervene. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 30, 2026. (lcdlf2) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 45 Memorandum & Opinion, 44 Order on Motion to Intervene by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) (Entered: 04/01/2026)