Case: The Intercept Media, Inc. v. Trump

1:26-cv-06867 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Aug. 12, 2026

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This case challenges the Trump Administration’s alleged practice of posting certain official government announcements exclusively on Truth Social while Trump Media sells faster access through an API costing up to $100,000 per month. Plaintiffs allege violations of the First and Fifth Amendments based on unequal access, unconstitutional conditions, and unequal treatment. They seek declaratory and injunctive relief barring the practice.

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Complaint

Aug. 12, 2026

Aug. 12, 2026

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Docket

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Last updated Sept. 23, 2026, 3:11 a.m.

Docket for: The Intercept Media, Inc. v. Trump
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1 Aug. 12, 2026

COMPLAINT against Executive Office of the President, Natalie J. Harp, Daniel Scavino, Donald J. Trump, White House Office. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33276575)Document filed by The Intercept Media, Inc., Freedom of the Press Foundation..(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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2 Aug. 12, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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3 Aug. 12, 2026

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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4 Aug. 12, 2026

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation..(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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5 Aug. 12, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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6 Aug. 12, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Natalie J. Harp, in her official capacity as Executive Assistant to the President of the United States, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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7 Aug. 12, 2026

FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Daniel Scavino, in his official capacity as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the White House Personnel Office, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) Modified on 8/13/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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8 Aug. 12, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Executive Office of the President, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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9 Aug. 12, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to White House Office, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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10 Aug. 13, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald J. Trump..(jgo) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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11 Aug. 13, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Executive Office of the President..(jgo) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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12 Aug. 13, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Natalie J. Harp..(jgo) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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13 Aug. 13, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to White House Office..(jgo) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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14 Aug. 13, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Daniel Scavino, in his official capacity as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the White House Personnel Office, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Langford, John) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug. 13, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney John Langford. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Jurisdiction code 3 (Federal Question);. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Jurisdiction code has been modified to 2 (U.S. Government Defendant);. Corrections were updated as per the Civil Cover Sheet. (jgo)

Aug. 13, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Aug. 13, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Aug. 13, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Aug. 13, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction

Aug. 13, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney John Langford. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Donald J. Trump; Natalie J. Harp; Daniel Scavino. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (jgo)

Aug. 13, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo)

Aug. 13, 2026

Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky 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. (jgo)

Aug. 13, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Aug. 13, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney John Langford to RE-FILE Document No. 7 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; party name listed on the PDF 'To' field must match exactly as it appears on the pleading caption;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

15 Aug. 14, 2026

MOTION for Barbara J. Chisholm to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33291863. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (BARBARA J. CHISHOLM), # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A, # 3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (BARBARA J. CHISHOLM)

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3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER

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16 Aug. 14, 2026

MOTION for Scott A. Kronland to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33292100. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (SCOTT A. KRONLAND), # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A, # 3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Kronland, Scott) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (SCOTT A. KRONLAND)

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2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A

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3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER

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17 Aug. 14, 2026

MOTION for Matthew J. Murray to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33292153. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (MATTHEW J. MURRAY), # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A, # 3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Murray, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (MATTHEW J. MURRAY)

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2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A

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3 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER

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18 Aug. 14, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Daniel Scavino..(jgo) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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19 Aug. 14, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice and supporting documents served on White House Office, Executive Office of the President, Daniel Scavino, Donald J. Trump, Natalie J. Harp on August 14, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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Aug. 14, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Aug. 14, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Barbara J. Chisholm to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33291863. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Aug. 14, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 16 MOTION for Scott A. Kronland to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33292100. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Aug. 14, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 17 MOTION for Matthew J. Murray to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33292153. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

20 Aug. 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on Donald J. Trump on August 13, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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21 Aug. 17, 2026

MOTION for Nikhel S. Sus to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33301829. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Nikhel S. Sus, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Sus, Nikhel) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

1 Affidavit of Nikhel S. Sus

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice

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22 Aug. 17, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stacy Livingston on behalf of Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Livingston, Stacy) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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23 Aug. 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on Natalie J. Harp on August 13, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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24 Aug. 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on Executive Office of the President on August 13, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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25 Aug. 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on Attorney General of The United States and Attorney General of Southern District of New York on August 13, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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26 Aug. 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on White House Office on August 13, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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27 Aug. 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint and other documents listed in the Proof of Service served on Daniel Scavino on August 14, 2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug. 18, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Aug. 18, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 21 MOTION for Nikhel S. Sus to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33301829. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

28 Aug. 19, 2026

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Jonathan E. Maier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33313177. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jonathan E. Maier, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (District of Columbia), # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (Virginia), # 4 Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Maier, Jonathan) Modified on 8/19/2026 (rju). (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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29 Aug. 19, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrea Dobson-Forsee on behalf of Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Dobson-Forsee, Andrea) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug. 19, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 19, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 28 MOTION for Jonathan E. Maier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33313177. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Virginia;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

30 Aug. 21, 2026

ORDER granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Granted. So ordered. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (bh) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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31 Aug. 21, 2026

ORDER granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Granted. So ordered. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (bh) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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32 Aug. 21, 2026

ORDER granting 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Granted. So ordered. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (bh) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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33 Aug. 21, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Granted. So ordered. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (bh) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug. 21, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

34 Aug. 26, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Heidy L Gonzalez on behalf of Executive Office of the President, Natalie J. Harp, Daniel Scavino, Donald J. Trump, White House Office..(Gonzalez, Heidy) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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35 Aug. 31, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David A. Schulz on behalf of Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(Schulz, David) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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36 Aug. 31, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Nick Turse, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of David Bralow, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Stephanie Sugars, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Dobson-Forsee, # 6 Exhibit 1, # 7 Exhibit 2, # 8 Exhibit 3, # 9 Exhibit 4, # 10 Exhibit 5, # 11 Exhibit 6, # 12 Exhibit 7, # 13 Exhibit 8, # 14 Exhibit 9, # 15 Exhibit 10, # 16 Exhibit 11, # 17 Exhibit 12, # 18 Exhibit 13, # 19 Exhibit 14, # 20 Exhibit 15, # 21 Exhibit 16, # 22 Exhibit 17, # 23 Exhibit 18, # 24 Exhibit 19, # 25 Proposed Order Granting Preliminary Injunction).(Chisholm, Barbara) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

1 Exhibit Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Nick Turse

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3 Exhibit Declaration of David Bralow

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Stephanie Sugars

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5 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Dobson-Forsee

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6 Exhibit 1

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7 Exhibit 2

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8 Exhibit 3

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12 Exhibit 7

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16 Exhibit 11

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17 Exhibit 12

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19 Exhibit 14

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20 Exhibit 15

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21 Exhibit 16

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22 Exhibit 17

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23 Exhibit 18

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24 Exhibit 19

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25 Proposed Order Granting Preliminary Injunction

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37 Sept. 1, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stuart Craig McPhail on behalf of Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc...(McPhail, Stuart) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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38 Sept. 1, 2026

MOTION for Marisa C. Lowe to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33371614. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit LOCAL RULE 1.3 DECLARATION (MARISA C. LOWE), # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT B, # 4 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Lowe, Marisa) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sept. 1, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 1, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 38 MOTION for Marisa C. Lowe to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33371614. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

39 Sept. 2, 2026

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FIRST MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33376159. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Affidavit Affidavit).(Livingston, Stacy) Modified on 9/2/2026 (bc). (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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40 Sept. 2, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jessica Lundberg on behalf of Executive Office of the President, Natalie J. Harp, Daniel Scavino, Donald J. Trump, White House Office..(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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41 Sept. 2, 2026

CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Jessica A. Lundberg dated 09/02/2026. Document filed by Executive Office of the President, Natalie J. Harp, Daniel Scavino, Donald J. Trump, White House Office..(Lundberg, Jessica) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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42 Sept. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 41 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response: GRANTED. Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction at ECF No. 36 by September 24, 2026. Plaintiffs shall file their reply, if any, by October 1, 2026. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (kh) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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Sept. 2, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 2, 2026

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

Sept. 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 39 FIRST MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33376159. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Minnesota; Documents need wet signature due to different PACER account;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc)

43 Sept. 3, 2026

ORDER: Oral argument on the motion for preliminary injunction is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Oral argument shall take place in person in Courtroom 706, Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Sq., New York, New York, 10007. Each side will be given thirty minutes for argument. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken) (Text Only Order) (kh) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sept. 3, 2026

Order

44 Sept. 4, 2026

ORDER granting 38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Granted. So ordered. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (bh) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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45 Sept. 4, 2026

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - Minnesota, # 4 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - DC).(Livingston, Stacy) Modified on 9/4/2026 (bc). (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sept. 4, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 4, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 4, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 45 MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Affidavit not notarized;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc)

46 Sept. 8, 2026

AMENDED MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freedom of the Press Foundation, The Intercept Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - MN, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - DC, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Livingston, Stacy) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 8, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 46 AMENDED MOTION for Brendan Ballou to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

47 Sept. 11, 2026

MOTION for David Allen Greene to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33425293. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Greene, David) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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48 Sept. 11, 2026

MOTION for Sophia Sabrina Cope to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33425630. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Cope, Sophia) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 47 MOTION for David Allen Greene to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33425293. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Sept. 11, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 48 MOTION for Sophia Sabrina Cope to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33425630. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

49 Sept. 17, 2026

LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from David Greene dated September 17, 2026. Document filed by Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Greene, David) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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50 Sept. 21, 2026

LETTER MOTION to File Amicus Brief addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Alice C.C. Huling dated 09/21/2026. Document filed by 53 Former Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Agents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Brief of Amicus Curiae 53 Former Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Agents in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order).(Huling, Alice) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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51 Sept. 22, 2026

ORDER granting 49 Letter Motion to File Amicus Brief. The Court, having considered Electronic Frontier Foundation's Letter Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction, hereby GRANTS the motion. The Amicus Curiae Brief of Electronic Frontier Foundation in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, is accepted for filing. SO ORDERED. So ordered. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 49. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/21/2026) (vfr) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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52 Sept. 22, 2026

ORDER granting 50 Letter Motion to File Amicus Brief. Upon consideration of the unopposed Motion for Leave to File an amici curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction of proposed amici curiae 53 prosecutors and law enforcement agents who have worked on public corruption and public integrity matters for the Department of Justice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. SO ORDERED. So ordered. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 50. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/21/2026) (vfr) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 12, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

THE INTERCEPT MEDIA, INC., and FREEDOM OF THE PRESS FOUNDATION

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:26-cv-06867

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Access to information systems

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