Case: Doddamani v. Blanche

1:26-cv-02885 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Aug. 17, 2026

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This case concerns the termination of a federal prosecutor following her participation in a FACE Act prosecution. The plaintiff alleges that she was terminated without notice or due process because of her perceived political affiliation, perceived opposition to the Administration’s policies, and involvement in the prosecution.

People

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Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Backer, Jonathan L. (District of Columbia)

Gegenheimer, Julia (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Backer, Jonathan L. (District of Columbia)

Gegenheimer, Julia (District of Columbia)

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1 1:26-cv-02885	Complaint Doddamani v. Blanche et al.	Aug. 17, 2026	Aug. 17, 2026 Complaint

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Docket for: DODDAMANI v. BLANCHE

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Aug. 17, 2026	COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12615237) filed by SUNITA DODDAMANI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons)(Gegenheimer, Julia) (Entered: 08/17/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D View on PACER 5 Exhibit E View on PACER 6 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 7 Summons View on PACER 8 Summons View on PACER 9 Summons View on PACER 10 Summons View on PACER 11 Summons View on PACER 12 Summons View on PACER 13 Summons View on PACER 14 Summons View on PACER 15 Summons View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Aug. 18, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan L. Backer on behalf of SUNITA DODDAMANI (Backer, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/18/2026)	RECAP
3	Aug. 18, 2026	SEALED DOCUMENT filed by SUNITA DODDAMANI re 1 Complaint, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Gegenheimer, Julia) (Entered: 08/18/2026)	RECAP
4	Aug. 18, 2026	SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 08/18/2026)	RECAP
5	Aug. 18, 2026	Notice of Appearance	RECAP
	Aug. 18, 2026	Notice of Error- New Case
	Aug. 18, 2026	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	Aug. 18, 2026	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. Alternatively, file under seal using the event Sealed Document. Note- A motion is not required. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)
	Aug. 18, 2026	Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zmtm)
	Aug. 18, 2026	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 & additional summons for the U.S. Attorney. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (zmtm)
6	Aug. 19, 2026	Request for Summons to Issue	RECAP
7	Aug. 19, 2026	Request for Summons to Issue	RECAP
8	Aug. 21, 2026	Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG	RECAP
9	Sept. 2, 2026	Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney	RECAP
10	Sept. 2, 2026	Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General	RECAP
11	Sept. 2, 2026	Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant	RECAP