Case: American Friends Service Committee v. Trump

American Friends Service Committee et al. v. Trump et al.

COMPLAINT against Scott K.H. Bessent, Todd Blanche, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Marco A. Rubio, Bradley T. Smith, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of State, United States Department of the Treasury. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33269720)Document filed by Human Rights Watch, Center for Constitutional Rights, American Friends Service Committee, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald J. Trump, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of State, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Marco A. Rubio, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of the Treasury, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hannah Sweeney on behalf of American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Sweeney, Hannah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Scott K.H. Bessent, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of Justice, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Todd Blanche, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Office of Foreign Assets Control, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Bradley T. Smith, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 26-cv-5305. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 26-cv-05957. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Center for Constitutional Rights..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Human Rights Watch..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald J. Trump. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Department of State. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Marco A. Rubio. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Department of the Treasury. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Scott K.H. Bessent. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Department of Justice. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Todd Blanche..(sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Office of Foreign Assets Control. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Bradley T. Smith. (sj) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Unassigned. (sj)

Case Designated ECF. (sj)

CASE REFERRED to Judge Jesse M. Furman as possibly related to 1:26cv5305. (sj)

MOTION for Andrew B. Loewenstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33290930. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Andrew B. Loewenstein in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order - Proposed Order).(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

1 Affidavit of Andrew B. Loewenstein in Support

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2 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order - Proposed Order

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Danielle Marryshow on behalf of Scott K.H. Bessent, Todd Blanche, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Marco A. Rubio, Bradley T. Smith, Donald J. Trump, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of State, United States Department of the Treasury..(Marryshow, Danielle) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:26-cv-05305-JMF. Notice of Assignment to follow. (tro)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Jesse M. Furman. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (tro)

Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, 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. (tro)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 28 MOTION for Andrew B. Loewenstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33290930. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

MOTION for Rawda Fawaz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33295096. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - DC Bar, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - NY Bar, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Fawaz, Rawda) (Entered: 08/15/2026)

1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - DC Bar

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - NY Bar

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4 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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MOTION for Amir Ardelan Farhadi to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33302077. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Notarized Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing NY State, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Admit Pro Hac Vice).(Farhadi, Amir) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

1 Affidavit Notarized Affidavit

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing NY State

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3 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Admit Pro Hac Vice

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>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 30 MOTION for Rawda Fawaz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33295096. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

ORDER granting 28 Motion for Andrew B. Loewenstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jesse M. Furman)(Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

ORDER granting 30 Motion for Rawda Fawaz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jesse M. Furman)(Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Amir Ardelan Farhadi to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jesse M. Furman)(Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

ORDER: On June 24, 2026, Judge Kimberly Prost et al. filed a Complaint in 26- CV-5305. See 26- CV-5305, ECF No. 1. On July 15, 2026, Democracy for the Arab World et al. filed a similar Complaint in 26-CV-5957. See 26-CV-5957, ECF No. 1. On August 11, 2026, Plaintiffs American Friends Service Committee et al. filed a similar complaint in 26-CV-6830. See 26- CV-6830, ECF No. 1. Plaintiffs American Friends Service Committee et al. also filed statements identifying this case as related to 26-CV-5305 and 26-CV-5957. See 26-CV-6830, ECF Nos. 13, 14. No later than August 26, 2026, the parties in this case shall confer and file a joint letter addressing next steps in light of the two related cases, including any potential impact that the ongoing preliminary injunction motion practice in 26-CV-5305 and 26-CV-5957 might have on 26-CV-6830. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/18/2026) (jca) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 31 MOTION for Amir Ardelan Farhadi to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33302077. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages on the Preliminary Injunction Motion and to Set Briefing Schedule addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Andrew B. Loewenstein dated August 24, 2026. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Renzler, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

ORDER granting 36 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 36. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/24/2026) (ar) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Andrew B. Loewenstein dated August 26, 2026 re: addressing next steps in light of the two related cases. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 38 Letter, filed by Center for Constitutional Rights, Open Society Institute, Human Rights Watch, American Friends Service Committee. ENDORSEMENT: Duly noted. Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, it will separately consider and decide each of the pending or forthcoming preliminary injunction motions. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/26/2026) (rro) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction).(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

DECLARATION of Joyce Ajlouny on behalf of the American Friends Service Committee in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

DECLARATION of Katherine Gallagher on Behalf of the Center for Constitutional Rights in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

DECLARATION of James A. Goldston on Behalf of the Open Society Institute in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Evenson on Behalf of Human Rights Watch in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

DECLARATION of (Expert) Harold Hongju Koh in Support re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

ORDER: Given the substantial overlap between the claims and arguments made by Plaintiffs American Friends Service Committee et al. in this case and those raised by Democracy for the Arab World et al. in 26-CV-5957 and Judge Kimberly Prost et al. in 26-CV-5305, the Government Defendants are encouraged, in their forthcoming opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, to incorporate by reference as much of their earlier briefs as appropriate and to focus on issues specific to the claims and arguments here (such as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act claim brought by Plaintiff American Friends Service Committee). Plaintiffs are similarly encouraged, in their reply, to incorporate by reference as much of the Plaintiffs' reply briefing in 26-CV-5957 and 26-CV-5305 as is appropriate. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/3/2026) (ar) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time for Amicus Briefs addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Andrew B. Loewenstein dated September 10, 2026. Document filed by American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Institute..(Loewenstein, Andrew) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

ORDER granting 48 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 48. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/11/2026) (rro) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

MOTION for Katherine Yon Ebright to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33478863. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law..(Ebright, Katherine) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman dated 9/22/2026. Document filed by Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law..(Ebright, Katherine) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief Amnesty International et al. addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Viren Mascarenhas dated September 22, 2026. Document filed by Amnesty International..(Mascarenhas, Viren) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 50 MOTION for Katherine Yon Ebright to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33478863. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

ORDER granting 50 Motion for Katherine Yon Ebright to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jesse M. Furman)(Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

ORDER granting 52 Letter Motion to File Amicus Brief. Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 52. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/23/2026) (ar) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

ORDER granting 51 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 51. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/23/2026) (ar) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE THE BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT NYU SCHOOL OF LAW. Document filed by Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law..(Ebright, Katherine) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief . Document filed by International Law Scholars and Practitioners. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Proposed Amici Brief, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Michael R. Noveck, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Noveck, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

1 Supplement Proposed Amici Brief

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Michael R. Noveck

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3 Proposed Order Proposed Order

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LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Daniel Z. Purisch dated September 23, 2026. Document filed by Beth Van Schaack, Stephen J. Rapp, Brenda J. Hollis, David M. Crane. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order).(Purisch, Daniel) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief

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LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief Physicians for Human Rights addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Payal K. Shah dated 9/23/2026. Document filed by Physicians for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Exhibit B Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A Amicus Brief).(Shah, Payal) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

1 Proposed Order Exhibit B Proposed Order

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LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief on behalf of the International Criminal Court Bar Association addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Tami Stark dated 09/23/2026. Document filed by International Criminal Court Bar Association. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Proposed ICCBA Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Proposed Order).(Stark, Tami) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from New York City Bar Association dated 09/23/2026. Document filed by New York City Bar Association. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Axelrod, Lauren) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Joshua Colangelo-Bryan dated 09/23/2026. Document filed by Jim O'Brien, Brad Brooks-Rubin, Justyna Gudzowska, Laura Ferris, Peter Chessick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief).(Colangelo-Bryan, Joshua) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief

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Notice of Appearance