Case: DSCC v. Trump

Dscc v. Trump

COMPLAINT against TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12754411) filed by NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, DCCC, DSCC, CHARLES E. SCHUMER, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to Donald J. Trump, # 3 Summons to U.S. Department of Justice, # 4 Summons to Todd Blanche, # 5 Summons to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, # 6 Summons to Markwayne Mullin, # 7 Summons to United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia)(Elias, Marc) (Attachment 1 replaced on 10/21/2026) (gsk). (Entered: 10/20/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons to Donald J. Trump

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3 Summons to U.S. Department of Justice

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4 Summons to Todd Blanche

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5 Summons to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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6 Summons to Markwayne Mullin

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7 Summons to United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. Case related to Case No. 1:26-cv-03072. (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(gsk) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Uzoma Nkem Nkwonta on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Marc Erik Elias on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Elias, Marc) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Dodge on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Dodge, Christopher) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Ronald Kowalewski on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kowalewski, Kevin) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole Elyse Wittstein on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wittstein, Nicole) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DSCC (Nkwonta, Uzoma) Modified on 10/22/2026; refiled as docket entry 10 (znmw). (Entered: 10/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DCCC (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sealed Notice)(Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. (gsk)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Tori A. Shaw, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12758003. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tori A. Shaw)(Dodge, Christopher) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

1 Declaration of Tori A. Shaw

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Tori A. Shaw is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on October 22, 2026. (lcjeb4)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Plaintiffs' 13 Motion to File Under Seal is GRANTED. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on October 22, 2026. (lcjeb2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tori Shaw on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shaw, Tori) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

Emergency MOTION to Expedite Discovery by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Requests for Production, # 2 Exhibit B - Interrogatories, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

1 Exhibit A - Requests for Production

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2 Exhibit B - Interrogatories

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine J. Malycke on behalf of All Defendants (Malycke, Catherine) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall appear for a scheduling hearing via zoom on October 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on October 23, 2026. (lcjeb4)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/22/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/21/2026. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Nkwonta Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Aguilar Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3 - DSCC Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 4 - DCCC Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 5 - DGA Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 6 - NSDP Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Jimenez Declaration, # 9 Text of Proposed Order, # 10 Certificate of Counsel)(Nkwonta, Uzoma). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 10/27/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 10/26/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1 - Nkwonta Declaration

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3 Exhibit 2 - Aguilar Declaration

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4 Exhibit 3 - DSCC Declaration

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5 Exhibit 4 - DCCC Declaration

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6 Exhibit 5 - DGA Declaration

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7 Exhibit 6 - NSDP Declaration

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8 Exhibit 7 - Jimenez Declaration

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9 Text of Proposed Order

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10 Certificate of Counsel

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MINUTE ORDER: As discussed in today's scheduling hearing, the Court ORDERS that: 1) The Government shall file any response to Plaintiffs' 16 Motion to Expedite Discovery by 2:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026; 2) Plaintiffs shall file any reply by 12:00 noon on October 28, 2026; and 3) The parties shall appear for a hearing via zoom on October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/26/2026. (lcjeb1)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg: Scheduling Conference held via Zoom on October 26, 2026. Responses due by October 27, 2026. Replies due by October 28, 2026. Motion Hearing set for October 29, 2026, at 02:00 PM via Zoom (Court Reporter Tammy Nestor) (znbn) Modified to add via Zoom on 10/26/2026 (znbn).

Scheduling Conference

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MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the hearing set for October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. shall take place via Zoom. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. Any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB). 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. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on October 26, 2026. (znbn)

MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the hearing set for October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. shall take place via Zoom. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. Any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB). 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. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on October 26, 2026. (znbn) Modified to correct date on 10/26/2026 (znbn).

NOTICE of Joint Scheduling Proposal on Plaintiffs' TRO Motion by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Barragan on behalf of All Defendants (Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail Nusbaum on behalf of All Defendants (Nusbaum, Abigail) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 16 Emergency MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Malycke, Catherine) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon reviewing the parties' proposed briefing schedule, the Court ORDERS that: 1) The Government shall file any response to Plaintiffs' 19 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026; 2) Plaintiffs shall not be permitted a reply; and 3) The parties shall be prepared to discuss Plaintiffs' 19 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order at the previously scheduled hearing via zoom on October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/27/2026. (lcjeb1)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 16 Motion to Expedite, filed by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

RESPONSE re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DHS Declaration)(Barragan, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

1 Declaration DHS Declaration

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Dibblee on behalf of All Defendants (Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by DCCC, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DSCC, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, CHARLES E. SCHUMER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. v. California Order Denying TRO, # 2 Exhibit B - Washington Secretary of State Response Letter)(Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

1 Exhibit A - U.S. v. California Order Denying TRO

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2 Exhibit B - Washington Secretary of State Response Letter

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg held on 10/26/26; Page Numbers: 1-10. 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 11/19/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/29/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/27/2027.(Nestor, Tammy) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg: Motion Hearing held via Zoom on October 29, 2026, re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES, DSCC, ERICK JOSE JIMENEZ, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, DCCC, CHARLES E. SCHUMER. Oral arguments submitted, and an order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Tim Miller) (znbn)

MINUTE ORDER: As discussed in today's hearing, the Court ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 16 Motion to Expedite Discovery is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART: 2) By 12:00 noon on October 30, 2026, Defendants shall answer Plaintiffs' Proposed Interrogatory No. 1 for the time period July 1, 2026, to present; 3) Plaintiffs shall file any supplement regarding standing by October 31, 2026; 4) Defendants shall file any response by November 1, 2026; 5) The Court will rule by November 2, 2026; and 6) Defendants may moot this process at any time by filing a notice indicating that they will not engage in the conduct sought to be enjoined in connection with the upcoming election. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/29/2026. (lcjeb1)