Case: Cable News Network v. Trump

1:18-cv-02610 | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Filed Date: Nov. 13, 2018

Closed Date: 2018

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Case Summary

On November 13, 2018, Cable News Network, Inc. (“CNN”) and CNN’s chief White House correspondent, Abilio James “Jim” Acosta, filed this suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case was assigned to District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sued President Donald J. Trump, Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff William Shine, Press Secretary to the President Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the United States Secret Service, Direct…

On November 13, 2018, Cable News Network, Inc. (“CNN”) and CNN’s chief White House correspondent, Abilio James “Jim” Acosta, filed this suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case was assigned to District Judge Timothy J. Kelly.

Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sued President Donald J. Trump, Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff William Shine, Press Secretary to the President Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the United States Secret Service, Director of the Secret Service Randolph Alles, and Secret Service member John Doe, under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Declaratory Judgments Act. The plaintiffs argued that defendants violated the Constitution and APA when they revoked Acosta’s White House press credentials. 2018 WL 5920424.

Specifically, they alleged that the defendants’ decision to revoke Acosta’s press credentials violated the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. By revoking Acosta’s White House press credentials solely based on CNN and Acosta’s viewpoint, the content of their speech, their protected First Amendment activity, and by affording Acosta no process to contest this decision, the defendants infringed Plaintiffs’ First and Fifth Amendment rights, the plaintiffs argued.

The plaintiffs sought injunctive and declaratory relief. CNN and Acosta requested that the Court compel defendants to immediately restore Acosta’s press credentials, or immediately restore Acosta’s press credentials pending a formal written explanation as to why the pass was being revoked and an opportunity for plaintiffs to respond to the allegations. Plaintiffs also sought attorneys’ fees, and a declaration from the Court stating that the revocation of Acosta’s press credentials was unconstitutional and in violation of the APA.

On November 13, 2018, plaintiffs also filed a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, requesting that the Court require defendants to restore Acosta’s White House press credentials. On November 16, in an oral order, the Court granted plaintiffs’ motion, and required defendants to immediately restore Acosta’s press credentials.

Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case on November 19 after Press Secretary Sanders and Deputy Chief of Staff Shine returned Acosta'a White House press credentials to him.

The case is now closed.

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Michael Beech (2/16/2019)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Boutrous, Theodore J. Jr. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Baer, Michael Hendry (District of Columbia)

Borson, Joseph Evan (District of Columbia)

Burnham, James M (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Backer, Jonathan L. (District of Columbia)

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1:18-cv-02610

Docket [PACER]

Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

Docket
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1:18-cv-02610

Complaint

Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump

Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 2018

Complaint

2018 WL 2018

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1:18-cv-02610

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump

Nov. 19, 2018

Nov. 19, 2018

Notice Letter

Docket

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Summons Issued

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Summons (6) Issued as to RANDOLPH D. ALLES, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, JOHN F. KELLY, WILLIAM SHINE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE. (jf)

Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 2018

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 13, 2018

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Order

Nov. 13, 2018

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COMPLAINT against RANDOLPH D. ALLES, JOHN DOE, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, JOHN F. KELLY, WILLIAM SHINE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616095426) with Jury Demand filed by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 65.1 Statement, # 3 Declaration of Sam Donaldson, # 4 Declaration of Same Feist, # 5 Declaration of Todd Joseph Gillman, # 6 Declaration of Jim Acosta, # 7 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, # 8 Exhibit 1, # 9 Exhibit 2, # 10 Exhibit 3, # 11 Exhibit 4, # 12 Exhibit 5, # 13 Text of Proposed Order) (jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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LARGE ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT(S) re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 7, # 2 Exhibit 8, # 3 Exhibit 9, # 4 Exhibit 10, # 5 Exhibit 11, # 6 Exhibit 12, # 7 Exhibit 13, # 8 Exhibit 14, # 9 Exhibit 15, # 10 Exhibit 16, # 11 Exhibit 17, # 12 Exhibit 18, # 13 Exhibit 19, # 14 Exhibit 20, # 15 Exhibit 21, # 16 Exhibit 22, # 17 Exhibit 23, # 18 Exhibit 24, # 19 Exhibit 25, # 20 Exhibit 26, # 21 Exhibit 27, # 22 Exhibit 28, # 23 Exhibit 29, # 24 Exhibit 30, # 25 Exhibit 31, # 26 Exhibit 32, # 27 Exhibit 33, # 28 Exhibit 34, # 29 Exhibit 35, # 30 Exhibit 36, # 31 Exhibit 37, # 32 Exhibit 38, # 33 Exhibit 39, # 34 Exhibit 40, # 35 Exhibit 41, # 36 Exhibit 42, # 37 Exhibit 43, # 38 Exhibit 44, # 39 Exhibit 45, # 40 Exhibit 46, # 41 Exhibit 47, # 42 Exhibit 48, # 43 Exhibit 49, # 44 Exhibit 50, # 45 Exhibit 51, # 46 Exhibit 52, # 47 Exhibit 53, # 48 Exhibit 54)(jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (See Docket Entries 2 3 for Exhibits)(jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan L. Backer, :Firm- Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, :Address- 600 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001. Phone No. - 202-662-9042. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5788455. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Geltzer, Joshua) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Geltzer, Joshua) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore B. Olson on behalf of ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. identifying Other Affiliate AT&T INC. for CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (jf) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

Nov. 13, 2018

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MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Joshua S. Lipshutz is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/13/2018. (lctjk3)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joshua S. Lipshutz, :Firm- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, :Address- 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Phone No. - 202-955-8217. Fax No. - 202-530-9614 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5788597. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Anne M. Champion is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/13/2018. (lctjk3)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Anne M. Champion, :Firm- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, :Address- 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166. Phone No. - 212-351-5361. Fax No. - 212-351-5281 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5788637. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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ERRATA by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan L. Backer, :Firm- Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, :Address- 600 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001. Phone No. - 202-662-9042. Filing fee $ filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Declaration)(Geltzer, Joshua) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file any response to Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by 11:00 a.m. on November 14, 2018. Defendants shall also file their opposition, if any, to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's 6 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by that time. It is further ORDERED that a hearing on Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order will be held at 3:30 p.m. on November 14, 2018, in Courtroom 28A. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/13/2018. (lctjk3)

Nov. 13, 2018

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 14, 2018

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Motion Hearing

Nov. 14, 2018

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Memorandum in opposition to re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by RANDOLPH D. ALLES, JOHN DOE, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, JOHN F. KELLY, WILLIAM SHINE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE. (Baer, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Evan Borson on behalf of RANDOLPH D. ALLES, JOHN DOE, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, JOHN F. KELLY, WILLIAM SHINE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jonathan L. Backer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/14/2018. (lctjk3)

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Mahoney Burnham on behalf of All Defendants (Burnham, James) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Defendants have not opposed this motion within the time set by the Court, and the Court finds that the motion complies with LCivR 7(o)(2). The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press may file its brief as Amicus Curiae Supporting Plaintiffs' Motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/14/2018. (lctjk3)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Hendry Baer on behalf of All Defendants (Baer, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2018 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Oral argument heard and taken under advisement. Oral Ruling on Motion continued to 11/15/2018 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 28A before Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (kh)

Nov. 14, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2018 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Oral Ruling on Motion continued to 11/15/2018 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 28A before Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (kh)

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Plaintiff's Exhibit List in Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2018 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. (kh) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (tth) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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Order

Nov. 15, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit / Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lehner, George) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER: The Oral Ruling on Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 15, 2018, is hereby CONTINUED until 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2018, in Courtroom 28A. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/15/2018. (lctjk3)

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MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE OPPOSING PLAINTIFFS MOTIONS FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by One America News Network (Fein, Bruce) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/18/2018: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief) (znmw). (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....Memorandum in opposition to re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Amicus Curiae Brief in Opposition filed by One America News Network. (Fein, Bruce) Modified on 11/18/2018 (znmw). (Entered: 11/15/2018)

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Order on Motion for TRO

Nov. 16, 2018

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Minute Entry and Order for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing continued and held on 11/16/2018. Oral Ruling GRANTING 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, for the reasons stated on the record in open court. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (kh)

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Minute Entry and Order for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing continued and held on 11/16/2018. Oral Ruling GRANTING 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, for the reasons stated on the record in open court. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (kh)

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TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 11-14-18; Page Numbers: 1-102; Date of Issuance: 11-16-18; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone number (202) 354-3111. 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 12/7/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/17/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/14/2019.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of this morning's Oral Ruling on Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report proposing how they would like to proceed in this case by 3:00 p.m. on November 19, 2018. The status report shall include any request to set a status conference during the week of November 19, 2018, and any briefing schedule to which the parties have agreed. The parties shall also indicate in the status report whether they agree to consolidate briefing on the motion for a preliminary injunction with the merits. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/16/2018. (lctjk3)

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TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 11-16-18; Page Numbers: 1-19; Date of Issuance: 11-16-18; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone number (202) 354-3111. 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 12/7/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/17/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/14/2019.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Docket Entry 19 Memorandum in Opposition, was entered in error as a separate docket entry; it has been added to Docket Entry 18 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief and will be refiled when the motion is granted. (znmw)

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Notice of Corrected Docket Entry

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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Emergency STATUS REPORT by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 57, # 2 Exhibit 58, # 3 Exhibit 59)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Briefing Schedule, MOTION for Hearing by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (See Docket Entry 23 to view document). (tth) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Status Report and Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Status Report by RANDOLPH D. ALLES, JOHN DOE, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, JOHN F. KELLY, WILLIAM SHINE, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Status Report. Defendants shall file their status report in response to the Court's November 16, 2018 Minute Order by 6:00 p.m. today. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/19/2018. (lctjk3)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Amy B. Ginensky, :Firm- Pepper Hamilton LLP, :Address- 3000 Two Logan Sq 18th and Arch Streets Philadelphia Pa 19103. Phone No. - 215-981-4000. Fax No. - 215-981-4750 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5799150. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration In Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lehner, George) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Eli Segal, :Firm- Pepper Hamilton LLP, :Address- 3000 Two Logan Sq 18th and Arch Streets Philadelphia Pa 19103. Phone No. - 215-981-4000. Fax No. - 215-981-4750 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5799170. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lehner, George) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ABILIO JAMES ACOSTA, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

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LEAVE TO FILE DENIED - Brief of Ryan A. Starzyk a Private Citizen as Amicus Curiae Supporting Plaintiffs' Motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "Leave to File DENIED because case is closed." Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/27/2018. (tth) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

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LEAVE TO FILE DENIED - Motion for Leave to Proceed Amicus Curiae, Motion for Reconsideration or Dismissal for Want of Jurisdiction. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "Leave to File DENIED, Case is closed." Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/4/2018. (tth) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

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LEAVE TO FILE DENIED - Notice of Filing. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "Leave to File DENIED." Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 3/7/2019. (tth) (Entered: 03/15/2019)

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LEAVE TO FILE DENIED - Notice of Filing. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "Leave to File DENIED. This case is closed." Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 4/3/2019. (tth) (Entered: 04/04/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 13, 2018

Closing Date: 2018

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

CNN and CNN's Chief White House Correspondent, Jim Acosta.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public (for-profit) corporation

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

The President of the United States, Federal

Press Secretary to the President of the United States, Federal

Chief of Staff to the President of the United States , Federal

Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of the United States , Federal

United States Secret Service , Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted