This series is still in its infancy, so I’m learning as I go what works and what doesn’t. It occurred to me as I was preparing Tuesday evening’s edition that I might be approaching it a bit too much as a law nerd — which sort of defeats the purpose, as I’m not putting these together primarily for the benefit of other lawyers, but for anyone who may be interested in playing along from home. And then a reader on X made a suggestion along the same lines.
So, I’m going to focus a bit less on trying to scoop any and all substantive developments up in one fell swoop (which is nigh on impossible anyway, given the sheer volume of cases) and more on explaining what’s going on in those I do reference.
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Here’s Wednesday’s docket round-up:
- Abrego Garcia v. Noem – 8:25-cv-00951 – (case challenging removal of plaintiff — a/k/a “Maryland father” — to El Salvador) — The administration has now filed a notice of appeal as to Judge Paula Xinis’ April 10, 2025, order (which purported to “clarify” her earlier TRO at the Supreme Court’s instruction…but really didn’t). They’ve also filed another status report in the matter, basically telling the court they have nothing further to report.
- AFL-CIO v. Dept. of Labor – 1:25-cv-00339 – (case challenging disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE) — Judge John Bates granted a dismissal of part — but not all — of the plaintiff’s case. (Basically, this is a win-some/lose-some ruling for the administration; parts of the case remain pending.)
- American Oversight v. Hegseth – 1:25-cv-00883 – (case involving FOIA/records retention in relation to Signal communications) — American Oversight is asking Judge Boasberg (who found probable cause to hold the government in contempt in the Alien Enemies Act/Tren de Aragua case — i.e., J.G.G. v. Trump — on Wednesday) to find that CIA Director John Ratcliffe failed to comply with the court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) regarding preservation of the communications. (In other words, they’re hoping to give Boasberg another chance to hold someone from the administration in contempt.)
- Associated Press v. Budowich – 1:25-cv-00532 – (case challenging administration’s denial of press (AP) access to the White House) — The AP has now filed a motion to enforce the court’s preliminary injunction, as it contends the White House continues to exclude the press outlet, contrary to the court’s order.
- Association of American Universities v. Department of Energy – 1:25-cv-10912 – (case challenging reduction of indirect cost reimbursement rate for research institutions) — Judge Allison Burroughs entered a TRO enjoining the DOE from implementing its rate cap policy.
- Climate United Fund v. Citibank, N.A. – 1:25-cv-00698 – (case challenging denial of federal grants) — Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction and denied the administration’s motion to stay the case pending appeal. The administration is now appealing the case to the D.C. Circuit.
- J.G.G. v. Trump – 1:25-cv-00766 – (case challenging deportation of TdA-designated individuals). As noted above, Judge Boasberg entered an order and opinion finding probable cause to hold the administration in contempt over its actions following his initial TRO, which the administration has now appealed. And the plaintiffs have now sought a new TRO irrespective of the Supreme Court’s prior ruling finding the district court did not have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs’ claims. So, there’s that.
- University of California Student Association v. Carter (Education Department) – 1:25-cv-00354 – (case challenging disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE) — The Trump administration can chalk this up as a win. The court previously denied the plaintiff’s motions for a TRO and for expedited discovery, and now, they’re essentially waving the white flag on this one.
And now, a look at some of the new suits filed on Wednesday:
- Center for Biological Diversity v. Dept. of Interior (regarding FOIA requests directed at the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and EPA)
- Taylor v. Trump (regarding former death row prisoners (sentences commuted by Biden) challenging Executive Order 14164 — “Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety” — as to places of imprisonment and conditions of confinement)
- Food Project Association v. Dept. of State (regarding FOIA request)
You can check out prior installments of The Evening Docket series here.
Editor’s Note: This article was updated post-publication for clarity.
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