District Of Columbia District Court
Judge:Loren L Alikhan
Case #: 1:25-cv-00778
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause05:0706 Judicial Review of Agency Actions
Case Filed:Mar 17, 2025
Last checked: Monday Mar 17, 2025 4:06 PM EDT
Defendant
Acting Administrator SCOTT BESSENT
Defendant
Acting Administrator STEPHEN EHIKIAN
Defendant
Acting Administrator AMY GLEASON
Defendant
Director of the Whit SERGIO GOR
Defendant
Acting Deputy Admini PETE MAROCCO
Defendant
DONALD J. TRUMP
Defendant
U.S. DOGE SERVICE
Defendant
U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION
Plaintiff
SARA AVIEL
Represented By
M. Moore
Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
contact info


Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Thursday, March 20, 2025
18 18 misc Status Report Thu 03/20 10:20 AM
STATUS REPORT by SERGIO GOR, PETE MAROCCO, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, AMY GLEASON, STEPHEN EHIKIAN, SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Bardo, John)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
17 17 misc Transcript Wed 03/19 5:34 PM
TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Loren L. AliKhan held on March 19, 2025. Page Numbers: 1 - 46. Date of Issuance: March 19, 2025. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. 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 4/9/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/19/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/17/2025.(Hook, Jeff)
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16 16 notice Notice (Other) Wed 03/19 5:23 PM
NOTICE in Response to Defendants' Notice by SARA AVIEL re14 Notice (Other) (Chou, Aaron)
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15 15 notice Notice (Other) Wed 03/19 5:06 PM
NOTICE Supplemental Notice of Compliance by SERGIO GOR, PETE MAROCCO, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, AMY GLEASON, STEPHEN EHIKIAN, SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP re14 Notice (Other)(Bardo, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
14 14 notice Notice (Other) Wed 03/19 4:01 PM
NOTICE by SERGIO GOR, PETE MAROCCO, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, AMY GLEASON, STEPHEN EHIKIAN, SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP(Bardo, John)
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Att: 1 Affidavit
13 13 order Status Report Order Wed 03/19 12:38 PM
ORDER directing Defendants to file a status report and declaration by 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025, and directing Plaintiff to file a response by 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2025. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/19/2025. (lclla3)
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utility Set/Reset Hearings Wed 03/19 7:21 AM
Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference re: Motion5 for TRO/PI set for 3/19/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 21 (in person with audio line available) before Judge Loren L. AliKhan. (mhp)
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minutes Status Conference Wed 03/19 2:46 PM
Minute Entry for STATUS CONFERENCE held on 3/19/2025 before Judge Loren L. AliKhan: The matter comes before the court for a scheduling conference on Plaintiff's Motion5 for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Aaron Zelinsky, Aaron Chou, and M. Moore present on behalf of Plaintiff. John Bardo and John C. Truong present on behalf of Defendants. Defendants agreed to extend the deadline for grantees to return funding and notify all grantees of the extension. For the reasons stated from the bench and further explained in the court's March 19, 2025 Order13 , Defendants shall file their status report and declaration by 4PM on March 19, 2025 and Plaintiff shall file her response by 5:30PM on March 19, 2025. The court will set a briefing schedule after considering the parties' supplemental filings. Plaintiff's oral request to relieve counsel M. Moore from future hearings, granted. (Court Reporter Jeffrey Hook)(mhp)
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order Scheduling Order Wed 03/19 6:15 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' notices and exhibits14 15 16 and Defendants' representations at the Scheduling Conference held on March 19, 2025, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction5 : Defendants shall file their opposition to the motion on or before March 26, 2025; and Plaintiff shall file her reply on or before March 31, 2025. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file a status report on or before 12:00 p.m. on March 20, 2025, providing a description or copy of the notice that they sent to all IAF grantees by 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025, informing them that the deadline for returning funds has been extended until the court rules on Plaintiff's motion. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall convene for a hearing on Plaintiff's motion at 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025 in Courtroom 21. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the April 2, 2025 hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 715234770). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). 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 any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/19/2025. (lclla3)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/18 3:56 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Chou on behalf of SARA AVIEL (Chou, Aaron)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/18 3:54 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Simcha Jon Zelinsky on behalf of SARA AVIEL (Zelinsky, Aaron)
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10 10 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Tue 03/18 9:51 AM
Case randomly reassigned to Judge Loren L. AliKhan. Judge Amit P. Mehta is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr)
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9 9 service Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG Tue 03/18 9:47 AM
SUMMONS (10) Issued Electronically as to SCOTT BESSENT, STEPHEN EHIKIAN, AMY GLEASON, SERGIO GOR, PETE MAROCCO, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg)
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misc Payment of Fee- Pro Hac Vice Motion Tue 03/18 9:27 AM
Payment for3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Aaron Zelinsky, Fee Status: No Fee Paid.. ($100; Receipt number ADCDC-11548627). (Moore, M.)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/18 10:13 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice3 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and AARON ZELINSKY is granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to Local Civ. R. 83.6(a). Click for Instructions . Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/18/2025. (lclla3)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/18 10:14 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice4 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and AARON CHOU is granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to Local Civ. R. 83.6(a). Click for Instructions . Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/18/2025. (lclla3)
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order Scheduling Order Tue 03/18 1:22 PM
MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a Status Conference regarding Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction5 on March 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 715234770). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). 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 any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/18/2025. (lclla3)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
8 8 motion Request for Subpoenas to Issue Mon 03/17 9:04 PM
REQUEST FOR SUBPOENAS TO ISSUE by SARA AVIEL.(Moore, M.)
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons,
Att: 4 Summons,
Att: 5 Summons,
Att: 6 Summons,
Att: 7 Summons,
Att: 8 Summons,
Att: 9 Summons
7 7 service Electronic Summons Issued Mon 03/17 8:24 PM
SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. (zjd)
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Att: 1 Notice and Consent
6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 03/17 7:10 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John Bardo on behalf of SERGIO GOR, PETE MAROCCO, U.S. DOGE SERVICE, U.S. DOGE SERVICE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, AMY GLEASON, STEPHEN EHIKIAN, SCOTT BESSENT, DONALD J. TRUMP (Bardo, John)
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5 5 motion Temporary Restraining Order Mon 03/17 6:26 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by SARA AVIEL.(Moore, M.)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit,
Att: 4 Exhibit,
Att: 5 Exhibit,
Att: 6 Text of Proposed Order
4 4 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 03/17 6:06 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Aaron Chou, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11548135. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SARA AVIEL.(Moore, M.)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
3 3 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 03/17 5:52 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Aaron Zelinsky, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by SARA AVIEL.(Moore, M.)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
2 2 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 03/17 5:21 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by M. Moore on behalf of SARA AVIEL (Moore, M.)
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1 1 24 pgs cmp Complaint Mon 03/17 3:35 PM
COMPLAINT against SARA AVIEL Sergio Gor, et al. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11547346) filed by SARA AVIEL.(Moore, M.) (Attachment 1 replaced to remove fillable form on 3/17/2025) (zjd)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons Summons,
Att: 3 Summons Summons,
Att: 4 Summons Summons,
Att: 5 Summons Summons,
Att: 6 Summons Summons,
Att: 7 Summons Summons,
Att: 8 Summons Summons,
Att: 9 Summons Summons
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Mon 03/17 7:44 PM
Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zjd)
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notice Notice of Error- New Case Mon 03/17 8:29 PM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding1 Complaint. The following error needs 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 & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (zjd)
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