Case: Open Technology Fund v. Lake

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against Kari Lake, Victor Morales, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11556988) filed by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-799. (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Laura Cunningham, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

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SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zjd) (Main Document 5 replaced on 3/21/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 03/21/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (zjd)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the defendants shall file their opposition to the plaintiff's Motion 4 for a Temporary Restraining Order on or before March 24, 2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/21/2025. (lcrcl2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Alexandra Heiman on behalf of KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

RESPONSE re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sophia E. Amberson, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11565072. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Liberty Quihuis, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11565167. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Motion for TRO filed by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration (Second) Cunningham, # 2 Exhibit C)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sophia Elizabeth Amberson on behalf of OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (Amberson, Sophia) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

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Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing, re: 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is set for 3/27/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15 (In Person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (smc)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: The court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll-Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 720718696). 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 Royce C. Lamberth on 3/26/2025. (smc)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 8 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion 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. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/26/2025. (lcrcl2)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion 9 for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion 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. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/26/2025. (lcrcl2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail Stout on behalf of All Defendants (Stout, Abigail) (Main Document 12 replaced on 3/27/2025) (zdp). (Entered: 03/27/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF GRANT TERMINATION by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Liberty Quihuis on behalf of OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (Quihuis, Liberty) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

NOTICE Defendants' Supplemental Notice by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

Status Conference

Notice of Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: Case originally called for Motion Hearing but not held. Status Conference held on 3/27/2025. Parties informed Court they are reaching agreement. Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira. (smc)

NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 3/31/2025 at 2:00 PM via ZOOM before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (smc)

ORDER: The Court will defer ruling on the Motion 4 for a Temporary Restraining Order at this time. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's Motion 4 for a Temporary Restraining Order, the responses and replies thereto, the parties' representations at the hearings held on March 27, 2025 and March 31, 2025, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendants shall file daily status updates, beginning on April 1, 2025, and continuing for seven days or until the $655,508 associated with OTF's March drawdown request is disbursed to the plaintiff, or until the Court orders otherwise. The defendants are advised that, if the status updates are found to be lacking in sufficient detail or fail to demonstrate adequate progress, the Court will proceed to rule on the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/31/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Video Motion Hearing held on 3/31/2025 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Oral arguments heard and TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Court Reporter: Sara Wick. (smc)

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11583333) filed by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

STATUS REPORT by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC..(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Donald Beaton Verrilli, Jr on behalf of MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. Case related to Case No. 25-cv-799. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. Case related to Case No. 25-cv-840. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ginger Dawn Anders on behalf of MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. (Anders, Ginger) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy Kreisberg on behalf of MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. (Kreisberg, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

STATUS REPORT by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (zmtm)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/24/2025., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/24/2025. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/23/2025.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Declaration of Deirdre Kline, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Adeel Mohammadi, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11607035. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Gabriel Mark Bronshteyn, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11607043. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Hailyn Chen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11607047. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: The parties agreed to brief this case alongside Radio Free Asia v. United States, 25-cv-907. The government's combined Opposition to Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcast Networks' Preliminary Injunction Motions is due by 4/11/2025 at 5:00 pm. The plaintiffs' combined Reply is due by 4/12/2025. Upon reviewing the parties' filings, the Court will schedule a hearing promptly. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/10/2025. (lcrcl3)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Alexandra Heiman on behalf of All Defendants (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

RESPONSE re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SCOTT BESSENT, KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Appendix C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/12/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: On Thursday, April 17, the Court will hold a hearing on the pending preliminary injunction motions in Widakuswara v. Lake, 25-cv-1015, and Abramowitz v. Lake, 25-cv-887. The hearing will begin at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 15. Plaintiffs will present their arguments first; the Court will break for lunch at 12:30 PM and will reconvene at 1:45 PM; and the government will present their argument once the Court reconvenes. Plaintiffs will be provided time to respond. Once the hearing concludes, the Court will take a brief recess. At that point, the Court will hold status conferences for each of the network grantee cases in which there is a pending motion for preliminary relief: RFE/RL v. Lake, 25-cv-799 (RCL); Radio Free Asia v. United States, 25-cv-907 (RCL); and Middle East Broadcasting Networks v. United States, 25-cv-966 (RCL). Counsel in each of the network grantee cases listed above is encouraged to attend the Widakuswara preliminary injunction hearing, given the interrelatedness of the relief sought in each case. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/15/2025. (lcrcl3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail Stout on behalf of All Defendants (Stout, Abigail) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 4/17/2025 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 15 (In Person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (smc)

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

Minute Entry for Status Conference held on 4/17/2025 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: Parties discussed posture of case. Court Reporter: Sonja Reeves. (smc)

TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Royce C. Lamberth held on April 17, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-6. Date of Issuance: April 18, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sonja L. Reeves, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3246, 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 5/9/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/19/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/17/2025.(Reeves, Sonja) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

MOTION for Order Granting Preliminary Injunction by MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Verrilli, Donald) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: the parties are ORDERED to appear for a Motion Hearing, regarding Plaintiff's Motion for Order Granting Preliminary Injunction, on 4/25/2025 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 15- In Person before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/24/2025. (lcrcl3)

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 22 Motion for Order. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/25/2025. (lcrcl3) (Main Document 23 replaced on 4/25/2025) (zsmc). (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 23 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Order by SCOTT BESSENT, KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Stout, Abigail) Modified on 4/25/2025 to add docket link (zjm). (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Transmission of the Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, Order Appealed 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 24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal,. (zjm) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 4/25/2025 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: re 22 MOTION for Order Granting Preliminary Injunction. Court Reporter: Tim Miller. (smc)

USCA Case Number 25-5150 for 24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by RUSSELL VOUGHT, KARI LAKE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SCOTT BESSENT, VICTOR MORALES. (zdp)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Third Cunningham Declaration, # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Daugherty, Patrick) Modified on 4/29/2025; entered in error at the request of counsel (zdp). (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Third Cunningham Declaration, # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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STATUS REPORT by SCOTT BESSENT, KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, RUSSELL VOUGHT. (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

ORDER of USCA as to 24 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by RUSSELL VOUGHT, KARI LAKE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SCOTT BESSENT, VICTOR MORALES ; USCA Case Number 25-5150. (zdp) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

NOTICE Regarding Defendants' Failure to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND re 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

RESPONSE re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Nunc Pro Tunc by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

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ORDER: Upon consideration of the defendants' Motion 25 for an Extension of Time to File a Response, nunc pro tunc, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the plaintiff shall file any reply before 12:00 PM on May 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 05/12/2025. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

Consent MOTION to Continue Defendants' Obligation to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint Until after the DC Circuit has Issued Guidance by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

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NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing, re: 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, is set for 5/20/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15 (In Person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (lcrcl2)

ORDER granting (54) Motion to Continue in case 1:25-cv-00799-RCL; granting (28) Motion to Continue in case 1:25-cv-00840-RCL; granting (31) Motion to Continue in case 1:25-cv-00907-RCL; granting (29) Motion to Continue in case 1:25-cv-00966-RCL. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 5/19/2025. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 5/20/2025 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. Oral arguments heard and TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Court Reporter: Chandra Kean. (smc)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION to Continue Defendants' Deadline to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint Until June 17, 2025 by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

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NOTICE of Supplemental Information by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND re 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

Order on Motion to Continue AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 31 Unopposed Motion to Continue Deadline; Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint due by 6/17/2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 6/13/2025. (lcrcl3)

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION for Summary Judgment by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION to Dismiss by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) Modified on 6/18/2025; duplicate of docket entry 33 (zdp). (Entered: 06/17/2025)

MEMORANDUM ORDER granting Plaintiff Open Technology Fund's Motion 22 for Preliminary Injunction. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 6/20/2025. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

DEPOSIT of Funds for Bond in the amount of $ 100.00, Receipt Number 209839, pursuant to 35 Memorandum Order. (znmw)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Summary Judgment by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Fourth Cunningham Declaration, # 3 Anderson Declaration, # 4 Statement of Facts, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

STATUS REPORT by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment to Facilitate Consolidated Briefing by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Defendants' Reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss and for Summary Judgment due by 7/15/2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 7/9/2025. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 33 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Summary Judgment, and Opposition to Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by KARI LAKE, VICTOR MORALES, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 36 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND. (Daugherty, Patrick) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

Deposit of