AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES et al v. TRUMP et al
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Judge: | Carl J Nichols |
Case #: | 1:25-cv-00352 |
Nature of Suit | 899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
Cause | 05:551 Administrative Procedure Act |
Case Filed: | Feb 06, 2025 |
Last checked: Friday Feb 07, 2025 1:46 AM EST |
Defendant
SCOTT BESSENT
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MARCO RUBIO
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Defendant
President DONALD J. TRUMP
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20500 |
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UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT
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Plaintiff
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
80 F Street, N. W. Washington
Washington, DC 20001 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION
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Docket last updated: 7 hours ago |
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Miller, Kristen) |
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![]() NOTICE of Filing Declaration by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT re Telephone Conference, Set Deadlines/Hearings(Edelman, Christopher) |
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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Telephone Conference ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 02/19 1:11 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Telephone Conference held on 2/19/2025. Defendants' supplemental brief and declaration due by noon on 2/20/2025. (Court Reporter Lorraine Herman.) (zakb) |
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/13/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/14/2025. (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/13/2025. (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SCOTT BESSENT served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MARCO RUBIO served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 2/13/2025 (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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Notice of Hearing
Tue 02/18 5:15 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 2/19/2025 at 11:30 AM before Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zglw) |
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Monday, February 17, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Miller, Kristen) |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re20 Response to motion, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT.(Edelman, Christopher) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Perryman, Skye) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kayla Minton Kaufman on behalf of OXFAM AMERICA, INC., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Minton Kaufman, Kayla) |
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![]() NOTICE. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/14/25. (lccjn1) |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER amending TRO. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/13/25. (lccjn1) |
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, OXFAM AMERICA, INC..(Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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Preliminary Injunction ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 02/13 2:45 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Preliminary Injunction held on 2/13/2025. Government Supplemental Facts due by 2/14/2025. Further Orders and Opinion to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam) |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Hamilton on behalf of All Defendants (Hamilton, Eric) |
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![]() NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Defendants. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-400. (Edelman, Christopher) |
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![]() NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Indraneel Sur on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney DOROTHY M. CANEVARI (Sur, Indraneel) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Wetzler on behalf of All Defendants (Wetzler, Lauren) |
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utility
Set/Reset Hearings
Wed 02/12 8:11 AM
Set/Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing RESET for 2/13/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 17- In Person before Judge Carl J. Nichols. NOTE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend in person . There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam) |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() REPLY to opposition to motion re9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Reply in Support filed by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Golden, Kaitlyn) Modified docket text on 2/12/2025 (zdp). |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Golden, Kaitlyn) (Attachment 11 replaced on 2/13/2025) (zdp). (Attachment 12 replaced on 2/13/2025) (zdp). Modified on 2/13/2025; replaced at the request of counsel (zdp). |
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![]() Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() RESPONSE re19 Emergency MOTION for Hearing to Show Cause filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT.(Edelman, Christopher) |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Tue 02/11 11:14 AM
NOTICE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend the Preliminary Injunction hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in person . There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
Tue 02/11 2:12 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs'23 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limits is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' reply brief may contain up to 35 pages. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/11/25. (lccjn1) |
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Monday, February 10, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Correction by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT (Edelman, Christopher) |
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![]() RESPONSE re9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCO RUBIO, SCOTT BESSENT.(Edelman, Christopher) |
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![]() Emergency MOTION for Hearing to Show Cause by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Bateman, Lauren) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Karla A. Gilbride on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Gilbride, Karla) (Main Document 18 replaced on 2/10/2025) (zdp). |
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![]() TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER PROCEEDINGS, before Judge Carl J. Nichols, held on February 7, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-57. Date of Issuance: February 9. 2025. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. EMAIL: lorraine_herman@dcd.uscourts.gov.Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the[LINK:Transcript Order Form] For 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 3/3/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/11/2025.(Herman, Lorraine) |
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Sunday, February 09, 2025 | ||
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![]() TRANSCRIPT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER PROCEEDINGS before Judge Carl J. Nichols, held on February 7, 2025. Page Numbers: 1-57. Date of Issuance: February 9, 2025. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. Email: Lorraine_Herman@dcd.uscourts.gov. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the[LINK:Transcript Order Form] For 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 3/2/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/10/2025.(Herman, Lorraine) |
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Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER granting in part and denying in part9 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Dorothy M. Canevari on behalf of All Defendants (Canevari, Dorothy) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Edelman on behalf of All Defendants (Edelman, Christopher) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Skye Perryman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11465454. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kayla M. Kaufman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11465386. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Bateman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bateman, Lauren) |
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![]() MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION.(Miller, Kristen) |
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![]() ERRATA to Complaint by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION. (Zieve, Allison) |
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![]() SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO RUBIO (2), DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(znmw) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Fri 02/07 9:07 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (znmw) |
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order
.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Fri 02/07 12:43 PM
MINUTE ORDER. The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for an in-person hearing on the9 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 17. Plaintiffs shall notify counsel for defendants of the contents of this Minute Order and the time and place of the hearing. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1) |
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Notice (Other)
Fri 02/07 1:08 PM
NOTICE: Members of the Public and Media are permitted to attend the TRO hearing scheduled this afternoon in person . There will not be a public telephone line connected; however, the courthouse media access room will be available. (zcam) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/07 3:00 PM
MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiffs'11 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kayla M. Kaufman, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Kayla M. Kaufman is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/07 3:01 PM
MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiffs'12 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Skye Perryman, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(e), it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Skye Perryman is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) [LINK:Click for instructions] . So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/7/25. (lccjn1) |
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Motion Hearing
Fri 02/07 4:47 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2025 re9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Further Order to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam) |
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Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Marcy Zieve on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zieve, Allison) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel L. Fried on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Fried, Rachel) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Robin F. Thurston on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Thurston, Robin) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kristen Paige Miller on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Miller, Kristen) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kaitlyn Golden on behalf of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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![]() COMPLAINT against SCOTT BESSENT, MARCO RUBIO, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11463059) filed by AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.(Golden, Kaitlyn) |
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