Case: Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump

1:26-cv-03287 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Sept. 21, 2026

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Case Summary

In this case, the plaintiffs, who are major news networks and journalists, bring constitutional and statutory challenges to President Trump’s decision to ban the networks’ journalists from the White House. On September 21, 2026, Plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against President Trump, the White House Communications Director, the Director of the Secret Service, and the White House Chief of Staff. Plaintiffs, l…

On September 21, 2026, Plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against President Trump, the White House Communications Director, the Director of the Secret Service, and the White House Chief of Staff. Plaintiffs, like other news organizations, have long covered the President and his administration, and Plaintiffs’ White House correspondents report, write, and broadcast from the White House grounds themselves. On September 18, 2026, President Trump banned Plaintiffs from the White House on the grounds that Plaintiffs were reporting lies and fake news about the Trump Administration, and referred to this ban as “the ban on the free press”. The complaint alleged that Plaintiffs received no notice about the ban, and their hard passes (a press credential that provides unescorted access to White House press areas) were deactivated and taken by Secret Service that same day. The following day, Secret Service denied Plaintiffs physical entry to the White House complex.

Plaintiffs brought suit under the First and Fifth Amendments. With respect to the First Amendment claims, Plaintiffs argued that suppression of the press violates core protected activities and banning Plaintiffs because President Trump disapproved of their coverage constitutes unconstitutional retaliation which would chill opposition reporting. Additionally, Plaintiffs argued that the ban constituted unlawful viewpoint discrimination because Defendants expressly targeted Plaintiffs based on their perceived editorial viewpoints. Regarding Plaintiffs’ Fifth Amendment claim, the complaint alleged that because Defendants denied Plaintiffs notice and an opportunity to be heard before revoking Plaintiffs’ press credentials and terminating access to White House grounds, Defendants deprived Plaintiffs of protected liberty and property interests in violation of the Due Process Clause. Further, Plaintiffs argued that even if they had been given such notice, President Trump’s prohibition on “Fake News” was not an explicit and meaningful standard as required by the Clause. Plaintiffs sought declaratory judgment, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, and costs and attorneys’ fees. The case was assigned to District Judge Timothy J. Kelly.

On September 21, 2026, Plaintiffs filed a motion for temporary restraining order, arguing that they had lost the ability to perform critical newsgathering and reporting on time sensitive current events each day the ban continued. Once the opportunity to report on the story was gone, it was gone forever. The motion asserted that absent the temporary restraining order, Plaintiffs would continue to suffer irreparable injury.

On September 24, 2026, the court granted the temporary restraining order, holding that Plaintiffs demonstrated a likelihood of success on their Fifth Amendment claim. 840 F.Supp.3d 29. The court rejected Defendants’ argument that safeguarding national security was the motivation for revocation of the hard passes, finding that the sorts of news stories in question were routine. Lastly, the court held that the loss of constitutional freedoms, even for minimal periods of time, unquestionably constituted irreparable injury. The court ordered Defendants to return Plaintiffs’ hard passes immediately.

Plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction on September 28, 2026, asserting that without injunctive relief they would continue to suffer severe impairment to their ability to gather and report news from the White House. Plaintiff CNN also argued that the ban caused further irreparable harm downstream by disrupting its ability to fulfill primary television network pool duties, in which it functioned as a surrogate for the public and press who depend on pool coverage. Absent a preliminary injunction, Plaintiffs’ newsgathering, speech, and journalistic mission would continue to suffer irreparable harm.

On October 13, 2026, the court issued an opinion and order granting Plaintiffs’ preliminary injunction. 2026 WL 3063460. The court held that Plaintiffs were likely to succeed not only on their due process claim, but also on their First Amendment claims. Finding that it was not hard to conclude that President Trump likely banned Plaintiffs from the White House because he believed that their reporting was generally inaccurate and biased against him, the court granted a preliminary injunction to restore the status quo while litigation continued.

On October 14, 2026, Defendants filed a notice of appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the District Court’s preliminary injunction.

On October 28, 2026, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, which added a violation of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment with respect to Defendants’ interference with Plaintiffs’ ability to perform their press pool duties. Since the press ban, Defendants have barred Plaintiffs from Air Force One, the Oval Office, and other presidential events designated for pool coverage.

As of November 2, 2026, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Allie Chang (11/2/2026)

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, KatieLynn Boyd

Attorney, Theodore J.

Boutrous, Theodore J. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baum, Deborah B. (District of Columbia)

Brown, Bruce D. (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Kelly, Timothy James (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, KatieLynn Boyd

Attorney, Theodore J.

Boutrous, Theodore J. (District of Columbia)

Fuster, Patrick James (District of Columbia)

Mui, Connor Philip (District of Columbia)

Sullivan, Connor S. (District of Columbia)

Townsend, KatieLynn Boyd (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Counsel, DOJ Appellate

Velchik, Michael Kenneth (District of Columbia)

Other

Baum, Deborah B. (District of Columbia)

Brown, Bruce D. (District of Columbia)

HEDLING, BOREALIS S. (District of Columbia)

Michelman, Scott (District of Columbia)

Sedwick, Olivia N. (District of Columbia)

SR., LUIS THOMAS (District of Columbia)

TATUM, ROBERT (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1208897846 26-05356 1:26-cv-03287	Docket Cable News Network v. Trump	Oct. 14, 2026	Oct. 14, 2026 Docket
1 1:26-cv-03287	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Cable News Network v. Trump	Sept. 21, 2026	Sept. 21, 2026 Complaint
2-1 1:26-cv-03287	Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order	Sept. 21, 2026	Sept. 21, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
24 1:26-cv-03287	Temporary Restraining Order	Sept. 24, 2026	Sept. 24, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 2868560
32-1 1:26-cv-03287	Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction	Sept. 28, 2026	Sept. 28, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
50 1:26-cv-03287	Memorandum Opinion	Oct. 13, 2026	Oct. 13, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 3063460
54 1:26-cv-03287	Amended Complaint	Oct. 28, 2026	Oct. 28, 2026 Complaint
55-1 1:26-cv-03287	Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Plaintiffs’ Motion For A Further Preliminary Injunction Cable News Network, Inc. et al. v. Trump et al.	Nov. 4, 2026	Nov. 4, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Last updated Nov. 11, 2026, 1:41 p.m.

Docket for: CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. v. TRUMP

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 21, 2026	COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Steven Cheung, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12686613) filed by Betsy Klein, POLITICO LLC, MS NOW Cable, LLC, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., Akayla Gardner, Cheyenne Haslett. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 2 Summons View on RECAP 3 Summons View on RECAP 4 Summons View on RECAP 5 Summons View on RECAP 6 Summons View on RECAP 7 Summons View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
2	Sept. 21, 2026	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., Akayla Gardner, Cheyenne Haslett, Betsy Klein, MS NOW Cable, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration A. Gardner, # 3 Declaration B. Klien, # 4 Declaration C Haslett, # 5 Declaration D. Vigilante, # 6 Declaration J. Marsh, # 7 Declaration S. Reddy, # 8 Declaration T. Boutrous, # 9 Affidavit Certificate of Counsel re Actual Notice)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on Clearinghouse 2 Declaration A. Gardner View on RECAP 3 Declaration B. Klien View on RECAP 4 Declaration C Haslett View on RECAP 5 Declaration D. Vigilante View on RECAP 6 Declaration J. Marsh View on RECAP 7 Declaration S. Reddy View on RECAP 8 Declaration T. Boutrous View on RECAP 9 Affidavit Certificate of Counsel re Actual Notice View on RECAP	RECAP
3	Sept. 21, 2026	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
4	Sept. 21, 2026	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MS NOW Cable, LLC (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
5	Sept. 21, 2026	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by POLITICO LLC (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
6	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by KatieLynn Boyd Townsend on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
7	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Connor S. Sullivan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sullivan, Connor) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
8	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Proposed Order by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
9	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
10	Sept. 21, 2026	SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 09/21/2026) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	RECAP
11	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Connor Philip Mui on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mui, Connor) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
12	Sept. 21, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Kenneth Velchik on behalf of All Defendants (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
13	Sept. 21, 2026	STANDING ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/21/26. (lctjk2) (Entered: 09/21/2026)	RECAP
	Sept. 21, 2026	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	Sept. 21, 2026	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
	Sept. 21, 2026	Order
	Sept. 21, 2026	Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (zmtm)
	Sept. 21, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file any response to Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by September 22, 2026. It is further ORDERED that a hearing on Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is set for 3:30 p.m. on September 23, 2026, via videoconference. The parties shall contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day before the hearing to make arrangements to participate. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/21/26. (lctjk2)
14	Sept. 22, 2026	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Attachments: # 1 Supplement USCA DC Circuit Opinion)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/22/2026) 1 Supplement USCA DC Circuit Opinion View on RECAP	RECAP
15	Sept. 22, 2026	DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF THEODORE J. BOUTROUS, JR. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Boutrous, Theodore) Modified docket text on 9/23/2026 (mg). (Entered: 09/22/2026) 1 Errata A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D View on RECAP	RECAP
16	Sept. 22, 2026	RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CNN Letter, # 2 Exhibit MSNOW Letter, # 3 Exhibit Politico Letter, # 4 Declaration Brown, # 5 Declaration Wilson)(Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2026) 1 Exhibit CNN Letter View on RECAP 2 Exhibit MSNOW Letter View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Politico Letter View on RECAP 4 Declaration Brown View on RECAP 5 Declaration Wilson View on RECAP	RECAP
	Sept. 22, 2026	NOTICE: A public access line will be provided for the Motion Hearing being held September 23rd at 3:30PM. The information for the public access line is as follows: the toll-free number is 833-990-9400, and the Meeting ID is 433360750. Persons remotely accessing the hearing are reminded that recording of any proceedings is strictly prohibited by federal law. (zkh)
17	Sept. 23, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce D. Brown on behalf of REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026)	RECAP
18	Sept. 23, 2026	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents Association, and 49 Media Organizations by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026) 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae View on RECAP 2 Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
19	Sept. 23, 2026	ERRATA by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS re 18 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,. (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026)	RECAP
20	Sept. 23, 2026	DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF THEODORE J. BOUTROUS, JR. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)	RECAP
21	Sept. 23, 2026	DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF SUDEEP REDDY by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)	RECAP
22	Sept. 23, 2026	DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF DAVID VIGILANTE by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)	RECAP
23	Sept. 23, 2026	DECLARATION Supplemental Notice by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026) 1 Exhibit View on RECAP 2 Exhibit View on RECAP	RECAP
38	Sept. 23, 2026	MOTION to Intervene by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. (Attachments: # 1 Disclosure, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11)(znmw) (Entered: 09/30/2026) 1 Disclosure View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 3 View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 4 View on RECAP 6 Exhibit 5 View on RECAP 7 Exhibit 6 View on RECAP 8 Exhibit 7 View on RECAP 9 Exhibit 8 View on RECAP 10 Exhibit 9 View on RECAP 11 Exhibit 10 View on RECAP 12 Exhibit 11 View on RECAP	RECAP
39	Sept. 23, 2026	REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: JONATHAN B. SALDIVAR-KITTO - Proposed Amicus Brief. Reason(s): Motion for Leave to File not submitted with proposed brief. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service) (znmw) (Entered: 09/30/2026)	RECAP
	Sept. 23, 2026	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Remote VTC Motion Hearing held on 9/23/2026. Oral argument heard on Plaintiffs' 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tammy Nestor) (zkh)
24	Sept. 24, 2026	Temporary Restraining Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2) Modified to change document type on 9/25/2026 (zkh). (Entered: 09/24/2026)	Clearinghouse
25	Sept. 24, 2026	MOTION for Hearing of Defendants' Non-Compliance with Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Immediate Hearing by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Townsend, KatieLynn) Modified on 10/1/2026 to correct event (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
26	Sept. 24, 2026	ERRATA (CORRECTED) of Defendants' Non-Compliance with Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Immediate Hearing by AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 25 Notice (Other) (Townsend, KatieLynn) Modified on 10/1/2026 to correct event (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
27	Sept. 24, 2026	ENTERED IN ERROR.....DECLARATION by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) Modified on 9/24/2026 (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
28	Sept. 24, 2026	DECLARATION of Micah Stopperich by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
	Sept. 24, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents' Association, and 49 Media Organizations' 18 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because Plaintiffs and Defendants consent to the relief sought, it is hereby ORDERED that Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents' Association, and 49 Media Organizations' 18 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2)
	Sept. 24, 2026	Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief
	Sept. 24, 2026	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
	Sept. 24, 2026	.Order
	Sept. 24, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' 25 Notice of Non-Compliance by 12:30 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2)
	Sept. 24, 2026	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 27 Declaration. The following error(s) need correction: Missing court header/case caption/case number. Please refile. (zjm)
	Sept. 24, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendants' 27 Supplemental Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that, to the extent Plaintiffs request an emergency hearing in their 25 Notice, their request is DENIED. Plaintiffs may file any supplemental notice informing the Court of any relevant factual developments no earlier than 6:00 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2)
	Sept. 24, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendants' 28 Supplemental Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that, to the extent Plaintiffs request an emergency hearing in their 25 Notice, their request is DENIED. Plaintiffs may file any supplemental notice informing the Court of any relevant factual developments no earlier than 6:00 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2) Modified to correct document number on 9/24/2026 (zkh).
	Sept. 24, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any motion for a preliminary injunction by September 28, 2026, Defendants shall file their response by October 2, 2026, and Plaintiffs shall file any reply by October 5, 2026. The Court will set a hearing at a later date but intends to rule expeditiously on the motion for a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2)
29	Sept. 25, 2026	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 9/23/26; Page Numbers: 1-39. Court Reporter/Transcriber Tammy Nestor, tammy_nestor@dcd.uscourts.gov, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/24/2026.(Nestor, Tammy) (Entered: 09/25/2026)	RECAP
30	Sept. 25, 2026	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- PATRICK J. FUSTER, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12701059. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of PATRICK J. FUSTER, # 2 Exhibit CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) Modified on 9/28/2026 to correct filer at the request of counsel (zjm). (Entered: 09/25/2026) 1 Declaration of PATRICK J. FUSTER View on RECAP 2 Exhibit CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING View on RECAP 3 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
31	Sept. 28, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick James Fuster on behalf of CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Fuster, Patrick) (Entered: 09/28/2026)	RECAP
32	Sept. 28, 2026	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., # 3 Exhibit A - Boutrous Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B - Boutrous Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C- Boutrous Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D - Boutrous Declaration, # 7 Exhibit E - Boutrous Declaration, # 8 Exhibit F - Boutrous Declaration, # 9 Exhibit G - Boutrous Declaration, # 10 Exhibit H - Boutrous Declaration, # 11 Exhibit I - Boutrous Declaration, # 12 Exhibit J - Boutrous Declaration, # 13 Exhibit K - Boutrous Declaration, # 14 Exhibit L - Boutrous Declaration, # 15 Exhibit M - Boutrous Declaration, # 16 Declaration of Akayla Gardner, # 17 Declaration of Cheyenne Haslett, # 18 Declaration of Betsy Klein, # 19 Declaration of Julia Marsh, # 20 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy, # 21 Declaration of David Vigilante, # 22 Declaration of Scott Waldman, # 23 Text of Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/28/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on Clearinghouse 2 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. View on RECAP 3 Exhibit A - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit B - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 5 Exhibit C- Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 6 Exhibit D - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 7 Exhibit E - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 8 Exhibit F - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 9 Exhibit G - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 10 Exhibit H - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 11 Exhibit I - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 12 Exhibit J - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 13 Exhibit K - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 14 Exhibit L - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 15 Exhibit M - Boutrous Declaration View on RECAP 16 Declaration of Akayla Gardner View on RECAP 17 Declaration of Cheyenne Haslett View on RECAP 18 Declaration of Betsy Klein View on RECAP 19 Declaration of Julia Marsh View on RECAP 20 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy View on RECAP 21 Declaration of David Vigilante View on RECAP 22 Declaration of Scott Waldman View on RECAP 23 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	Sept. 28, 2026	DEPOSIT of Funds for Bond in the amount of $ 1.00, pursuant to 24 Order. Receipt Number 212644. (znmw)
	Sept. 28, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs' 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is hereby ORDERED that the 30 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Patrick J. Fuster is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiffs. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 09/28/2026. (lctjk2)
33	Sept. 29, 2026	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefin support of Plaintiffs by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Amicus Brief of ACLU & ACLU-DC in support of Plaintiffs)(Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 09/29/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Proposed Amicus Brief of ACLU & ACLU-DC in support of Plaintiffs View on RECAP	RECAP
34	Sept. 29, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah B. Baum on behalf of SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC. (Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026)	RECAP
35	Sept. 29, 2026	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Yaara Z Barnoon, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12709213. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Yaara Barnoon in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026) 1 Declaration Declaration of Yaara Barnoon in Support of Motion for Admission Pro View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
36	Sept. 29, 2026	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Anne Voigts, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12709231. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Anne Voigts, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026) 1 Declaration Declaration of Anne Voigts View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP 3 Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
37	Sept. 29, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026) 1 Brief View on RECAP 2 Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
40	Sept. 30, 2026	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organizations by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/30/2026) 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	Sept. 30, 2026	.Order
	Sept. 30, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia's 33 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because Plaintiffs and Defendants consent to the relief sought, it is hereby ORDERED that American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia's 33 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/30/2026. (lctjk2)
41	Oct. 1, 2026	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, APRIL D. RYAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion)(Sedwick, Olivia) Modified filers on 10/2/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 10/02/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs' preliminary in View on RECAP	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Society for the Rule of Law's 35 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the 35 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Yaara Z. Barnoon is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)
	Oct. 1, 2026	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Society for the Rule of Law's 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the 36 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Anne Voigts is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae. 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 Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026.(lctjk2)
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Society for the Rule of Law's 37 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the Society for the Rule of Law's 37 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Borealis S. Helding's 38 Motion to Intervene. Under Rule 24(a), a court must permit anyone to intervene on timely motion if the movant is given an unconditional right to intervene by a federal statute or claims an interest relating to the property or transaction that is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest, unless existing parties adequately represent that interest. Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(a). Under Rule 24(b), a court may permit anyone to intervene who is given a conditional right to intervene by a federal statute or has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact. Id. 24(b)(1). Helding's 38 Motion fails to show that he is entitled to intervene as of right, or that the Court should permit him to do so. For these reasons, is it hereby ORDERED that Helding's 38 Motion is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Helding shall not file any further material on the docket without first obtaining leave of Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 433360750. It is further ORDERED that those using the public-access telephone line shall adhere to the prohibition against photographing, recording, rebroadcasting, and livestreaming court proceedings, including those held by telephone or videoconference. See Standing Order 24-31 (JEB) (Sep. 18, 2024). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/26. (lctjk2)
42	Oct. 2, 2026	ERRATA Notice of Errata by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, APRIL D. RYAN re 41 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Errata Corrected Table of Contents and Table of Authorities)(Sedwick, Olivia) (Entered: 10/02/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Errata Corrected Table of Contents and Table of Authorities View on RECAP	RECAP
43	Oct. 2, 2026	RESPONSE re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 2, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organizations' 40 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because the parties consent, it is hereby ORDERED that the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organization's 40 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/02/2026. (lctjk2)
44	Oct. 5, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, filed by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., # 2 Exhibit N, # 3 Declaration of Julia Marsh, # 4 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy, # 5 Declaration of David Vigilante)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 10/05/2026) 1 Supplemental Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. View on RECAP 2 Exhibit N View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Julia Marsh View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy View on RECAP 5 Declaration of David Vigilante View on RECAP	RECAP
45	Oct. 5, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by LUIS THOMAS JACOB LEAL, SR. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 IFP)(znmw) (Entered: 10/07/2026) 1 Amicus Brief View on RECAP 2 Exhibits View on RECAP 3 IFP View on RECAP	RECAP
46	Oct. 5, 2026	MOTION to Intervene by ROBERT TATUM. (Attachments: # 1 Intervenor Complaint)(znmw) (Entered: 10/07/2026) 1 Intervenor Complaint View on RECAP	RECAP
	Oct. 5, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in NAACP's 41 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, filed on behalf of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and April D. Ryan, and because the parties consent, it is hereby ORDERED that NAACP's 41 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/5/2026. (lctjk2)
53	Oct. 7, 2026	REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: JACOB VALINE - Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Reason(s): Motion is not signed. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Notice re Related Case) (znmw) (Entered: 10/14/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 8, 2026	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 10/8/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, the 24 Temporary Restraining Order is extended to 10/13/2026. Oral argument on Plaintiffs' 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne) (zkh)
	Oct. 8, 2026	.Order
	Oct. 8, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: On September 24, 2026, the Court entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) that ordered Defendants (except President Trump) to "immediately return, reinstate, and restore the White House 'hard pass' press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO that were revoked on or about September 18, 2026." ECF No. 24 at 8. The Court ordered that the TRO be in effect for 14 days, or until today. As the Court informed the parties today, it had originally intended to schedule today's preliminary-injunction hearing two days ago, but delayed at the request of Plaintiffs' lead counsel, who identified a pressing personal matter requiring his attention. Thus, to allow the Court to fully consider the arguments made at today's hearing in deciding whether to enter a preliminary injunction, the Court finds that "good cause," see Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2), exists for a brief extension of the TRO for what amounts to two business days. Indeed, courts have found good cause for short extensions when "more time is needed fully to consider the parties' arguments and motions." Costa v. Bazron, No. 19-cv-3185 (RDM), 2020 WL 2410502, at 2 (D.D.C. May 11, 2020). Thus, it is hereby ORDERED that the TRO entered on September 24, 2026 is EXTENDED through October 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/8/2026. (lctjk2)
	Oct. 8, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: On September 24, 2026, the Court entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) that ordered Defendants (except President Trump) to "immediately return, reinstate, and restore the White House 'hard pass' press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO that were revoked on or about September 18, 2026." ECF No. 24 at 8. The Court ordered that the TRO be in effect for 14 days, or until today. As the Court informed the parties today, it had originally intended to schedule today's preliminary-injunction hearing two days ago, but delayed at the request of Plaintiffs' lead counsel, who identified a pressing personal matter requiring his attention. Thus, to allow the Court to fully consider the arguments made at today's hearing in deciding whether to enter a preliminary injunction, the Court finds that "good cause," see Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2), exists for a brief extension of the TRO for what amounts to two business days. Indeed, courts have found good cause for short extensions when "more time is needed fully to consider the parties' arguments and motions." Costa v. Bazron, No. 19-cv-3185 (RDM), 2020 WL 2410502, at *2 (D.D.C. May 11, 2020). Thus, it is hereby ORDERED that the TRO entered on September 24, 2026 is EXTENDED through October 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/8/2026. (lctjk2)
47	Oct. 9, 2026	TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on October 8, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-47. Date of Issuance: 10/9/2026. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/30/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/7/2027.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 10/09/2026)	RECAP
48	Oct. 9, 2026	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests SUPPLEMENT TO [DKT 3] LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 10/09/2026)	RECAP
49	Oct. 13, 2026	ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/13/2026. (lctjk3) (Entered: 10/13/2026)	RECAP
50	Oct. 13, 2026	MEMORANDUM OPINION in support of 49 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/13/2026. (lctjk3) (Entered: 10/13/2026)	Clearinghouse
51	Oct. 14, 2026	NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 49 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Set/Reset Deadlines, 50 Memorandum & Opinion by DONALD J. TRUMP, SEAN M. CURRAN, SUSAN WILES, STEVEN CHEUNG. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. (Velchik, Michael) Modified event on 10/14/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 10/14/2026)	RECAP
52	Oct. 14, 2026	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 51 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (znmw) (Entered: 10/14/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 14, 2026	USCA Case Number 26-5356 for 51 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (znmw)
	Oct. 19, 2026	DEPOSIT of Bond in the amount of $ 1.00, Receipt Number 212755. (zjm)
	Oct. 20, 2026	DEPOSIT of Bond in the amount of $ 1.00, Receipt Number 212755. (zjm)
	Oct. 20, 2026	Deposit of
54	Oct. 28, 2026	AMENDED COMPLAINT pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(1)(B) against All Defendants filed by MS NOW CABLE, LLC, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., BETSY KLEIN, POLITICO LLC, AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline Comparison of Amended Complaint Against Original Complaint (ECF No. 1))(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 10/28/2026) 1 Exhibit Redline Comparison of Amended Complaint Against Original Complaint (ECF View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
55	Nov. 4, 2026	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Expedited Hearing Requested Pursuant to LCvR 65.1(d)) by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Alicia Jennings, # 3 Declaration of David Vigilante, # 4 Appendix - Notice of Filing of Video Exhibits A-E to Vigilante Declaration Pursuant to LCvR 5.4(e)(1), # 5 Exhibit A to Vigilante Decl., # 6 Exhibit B to Vigilante Decl., # 7 Exhibit C to Vigilante Decl., # 8 Exhibit D to Vigilante Decl., # 9 Exhibit E to Vigilante Decl., # 10 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy, # 11 Declaration of Julia Marsh, # 12 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., # 13 Exhibit A to Boutrous Decl., # 14 Exhibit B to Boutrous Decl., # 15 Exhibit C to Boutrous Decl., # 16 Exhibit D to Boutrous Decl., # 17 Exhibit E to Boutrous Decl., # 18 Exhibit F to Boutrous Decl., # 19 Exhibit G to Boutrous Decl., # 20 Exhibit H to Boutrous Decl., # 21 Exhibit I to Boutrous Decl., # 22 Text of Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/04/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on Clearinghouse 2 Declaration of Alicia Jennings View on RECAP 3 Declaration of David Vigilante View on RECAP 4 Appendix - Notice of Filing of Video Exhibits A-E to Vigilante Declaration Pursu View on PACER 5 Exhibit A to Vigilante Decl. View on PACER 6 Exhibit B to Vigilante Decl. View on PACER 7 Exhibit C to Vigilante Decl. View on PACER 8 Exhibit D to Vigilante Decl. View on PACER 9 Exhibit E to Vigilante Decl. View on PACER 10 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy View on RECAP 11 Declaration of Julia Marsh View on RECAP 12 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. View on RECAP 13 Exhibit A to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 14 Exhibit B to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 15 Exhibit C to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 16 Exhibit D to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 17 Exhibit E to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 18 Exhibit F to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 19 Exhibit G to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 20 Exhibit H to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 21 Exhibit I to Boutrous Decl. View on PACER 22 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
56	Nov. 5, 2026	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to set briefing schedule by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 11/05/2026)	RECAP
	Nov. 5, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
	Nov. 5, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 56 Joint Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the 56 Joint Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiffs' 55 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by November 18, 2026, and Plaintiffs shall file any reply by November 25, 2026. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a motion hearing on December 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 433360750. It is further ORDERED that those using the public-access telephone line shall adhere to the prohibition against photographing, recording, rebroadcasting, and livestreaming court proceedings, including those held by telephone or videoconference. See Standing Order 24-31 (JEB) (Sep. 18, 2024). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/5/2026. (lctjk2)
57	Nov. 6, 2026	DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF ALICIA JENNINGS by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 55 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Expedited Hearing Requested Pursuant to LCvR 65.1(d)). (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/06/2026)	RECAP
58	Nov. 6, 2026	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 11/06/2026) 1 Proposed Brief of Amicus Curiae View on RECAP 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
59	Nov. 10, 2026	Mail Returned as Undeliverable Sent to Movant ROBERT TATUM; Type of Document Returned: Copy of 49 Order and 50 Memorandum Opinion both dated 10/13/2026; Resent to New Address: N/A. (zkh) (Entered: 11/10/2026)	RECAP
	Nov. 10, 2026	.Order
	Nov. 10, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's 58 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus, and because all parties consent, it is hereby ORDERED that the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's 58 Unopposed Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/10/26. (lctjk2)
	Nov. 10, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Louis Thomas Jacob Leal, Sr.'s 45 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. An amicus curiae participates only for the benefit of the Court. Jin v. Ministry of State Sec., 557 F. Supp. 2d 131, 136 (D.D.C. 2008). "Courts have wide discretion in deciding whether to grant a third party leave to file an amicus brief." WildEarth Guardians v. Zinke, 368 F. Supp. 3d 41, 58 (D.D.C. 2019). The proposed amicus brief underlying Louis Thomas Jacob Leal, Sr.'s 45 Motion does not contain "unique information or perspective that can help the court beyond the help that the lawyers for the parties are able to provide." Jin, 557 F. Supp. 2d at 137 (quoting Ryan v. Commodity Futures Trading Commn, 125 F.3d 1062, 1063 (7th Cir. 1997)). Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that the 45 Motion is DENIED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/10/2026. (lctjk2)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 21, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Broadcast news networks and individual reporters and journalists

Plaintiff Type(s):

Closely-held (for profit) corporation

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

President of the United States

U.S. Secret Service

White House Chief of Staff

White House Communications Director

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-03287

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 26-05356

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Reinstatement (job, contract, grant, etc.)

Issues

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Content/viewpoint discrimination

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/48477/ (last updated 11/2/2026).