Electronic Privacy Information Center et al v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Virginia Eastern District Court, Case No. 1:25-cv-00255-RDA-WBP
District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr, presiding
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District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr
Last Updated February 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM EST (9.8 months ago) Update UpdateSpaceE-Mail Alert AlertsSpaceJump Jump
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No Logo Doe #1, Plaintiff

Represented by The Kaplan Law Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Matthew B. Kaplan +1 202 408 4600 +1 202 408 4699 mbkaplan@thekaplanlawfirm.com
No Logo Electronic Privacy Information Center, Plaintiff

Represented by The Kaplan Law Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Matthew B. Kaplan +1 202 408 4600 +1 202 408 4699 mbkaplan@thekaplanlawfirm.com
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No Logo Acting U.S. DOGE Administrator, Defendant

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
No Logo Ezell, Charles, Defendant
Officially listed as "Charles Ezell"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
Bessent, Scott Bessent, Scott, Defendant
Officially listed as "Scott Bessent"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
United States Department of the Treasury United States Department of the Treasury, Defendant
Officially listed as "U.S. Department of the Treasury"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
No Logo U.S. DOGE Service, Defendant

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
No Logo U.S. Doge Service Temporary Organization, Defendant

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
United States Office of Personnel Management United States Office of Personnel Management, Defendant
Officially listed as "U.S. Office of Personnel Management"

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jonathan Tyler Lucier +1 804 819 5506 +1 804 771 2316 jonathan.lucier@usdoj.gov
Attributes
Office Alexandria
Filed 2/10/2025
Jury Demand None
Demand
Nature of Suit 899 - Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause Section 05 U.S.C. § 552 Right to Privacy Act
Jurisdiction U.S. Government Defendant
Disposition
County Accomack
Terminated
Origin 1
Reopened
Lead Case
Related Case
Other Court Case None
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Robin F. Thurston and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011720. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Orlando Economos and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011713. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark B. Samburg and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011712. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by John Louis Davisson and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011710. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Alan J. Butler and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011707. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 2/15/2025, Entered: 2/15/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Aman T. George and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan (corrected) by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025 OrderCourt Filing
ORDERED that the Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1000. The parties are DIRECTED to inform the Court whether the parties intend to introduce live testimony (see order for further details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 02/14/2025. (jlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Aman T. George and Certification of Local Counsel Matthew B. Kaplan Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10011096. by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Joint MOTION to Set Briefing Schedule and Hearing re [5] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Acting U.S. DOGE Administrator, Scott Bessent, Charles Ezell, U.S. DOGE Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Doge Service Temporary Organization, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order Defendants' Proposed Order, # (2) Proposed Order Plaintiffs' Proposed Order)(Lucier, Jonathan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Tyler Lucier on behalf of Acting U.S. DOGE Administrator, Scott Bessent, Charles Ezell, U.S. DOGE Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Doge Service Temporary Organization, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (Lucier, Jonathan)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings
Motion Hearing set for 2/21/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. as to [5] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. (jlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 2/13/2025, Entered: 2/13/2025 Memorandum In Support
Memorandum in Support re [5] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (2-12-25 filed Memorandum is being refiled w/out change as a separately docketed filing, per Clerk's instructions) filed by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Doe Declaration Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit Butler Declaration Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit Kennedy Declaration Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit Brody Declaration Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit Schneier Declaration Exhibit E)(Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 2/13/2025, Entered: 2/13/2025 Summons Issued as to USA
Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed as to USA or Summons Returned Unexecuted as to USA. (Attachments: # (1) Notice)(dvanm)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None notice of correction
Notice of Correction re [5] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. The filing user has been notified to file the Memorandum separately and to file a Notice of Hearing or Waiver of Oral Argument.(dvanm)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 2/12/2025, Entered: 2/12/2025 Motion for TRO
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # (2) Affidavit Doe Declaration Exhibit A, # (3) Affidavit Butler Declaration Exhibit B, # (4) Affidavit Kennedy Declaration Exhibit C, # (5) Affidavit Brody Declaration Exhibit D, # (6) Affidavit Schneier Declaration Exhibit E, # (7) Proposed Order)(Kaplan, Matthew)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None notice of correction
Notice of Correction re [3] MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED PSEUDONYMOUSLY. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 2/11/2025, Entered: 2/11/2025 Financial Disclosure Statement
Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 2/11/2025, Entered: 2/11/2025 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED PSEUDONYMOUSLY by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Attachments: # (1) Memo in Support of Motion, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit A to Memo ISO Motion - Declaration, # (3) Proposed Order)(Kaplan, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 2/11/2025, Entered: 2/11/2025 Proposed Summons
Proposed Summons re [1] Complaint Proposed Summonses by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center (Kaplan, Matthew)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Remark
No summons requested at this time. (dvanm)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 2/10/2025, Entered: 2/10/2025 Complaint
Complaint (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-10001650.), filed by Doe 1, Electronic Privacy Information Center. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaplan, Matthew)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Initial Case Assignment
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (dvanm)
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