Pro Publica, Inc. v. Hegseth, et al.
Plaintiff: PRO PUBLICA, INC.
Defendant: HUNG CAO, DEREK D. BUTLER, DARSE E. CRANDALL, JR., PETER HEGSETH, CARLOS DEL TORO, DAVID J. BLIGH, CAROLINE D. KRASS, EARL G. MATTHEWS, LLOYD J. AUSTIN, III, CHRISTOPHER C. FRENCH, LIA REYNOLDS, TERENCE EMMERT and CHARLES L. YOUNG, III
Case Number: 26-3890
Filed: June 16, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
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Date Filed Document Text
August 11, 2026 Filing 8 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. The briefing schedule previously set by the court is amended as follows: the first brief on cross-appeal is due 10/14/2026; the second brief on cross-appeal is due 12/14/2026; the third brief on cross-appeal is due 1/13/2027; the optional cross-appeal reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the third cross-appeal brief. [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 08/11/2026 06:44 PM]
August 3, 2026 Filing 7 MEDIATION CONFERENCE CANCELED (text only) - The mediation conference call previously scheduled for 8/13/2026, is canceled. [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 08/03/2026 04:20 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 6 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 8/13/2026, 11:00 am Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call, with counsel for Appellant and Cross-Appellee Hegseth, et al. only, on 7/31/2026 at 10:00 am Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. The briefing schedule previously set by the court is amended as follows: the first brief on cross-appeal is due 9/14/2026; the second brief on cross-appeal is due 10/14/2026; the third brief on cross-appeal is due 11/13/2026; the optional cross-appeal reply brief is due within 21 days from the service date of the third cross-appeal brief. [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 07/13/2026 10:16 AM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 7/10/2026, 11:00 AM PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 06/26/2026 03:04 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Pro Publica, Inc.. [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 06/22/2026 03:41 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Pro Publica, Inc.. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [26-3890, 26-3664] [Entered: 06/22/2026 09:54 AM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/22/2026. For appeal no. 26-3890, 3:22-cv-01455-BTM-KSC. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1 [26-3664, 26-3890] [Entered: 06/16/2026 04:29 PM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:22-cv-01455-BTM-KSC has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-3890 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 06/16/2026 04:21 PM]

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Plaintiff: PRO PUBLICA, INC.
Represented By: Mr. Patrick James Fuster
Represented By: Matthew G. Halgren
Represented By: Tenaya M. Rodewald
Represented By: Sarah S. Matthews
Represented By: Ms. Marissa M. Mulligan
Represented By: Jillian Nicole London
Represented By: Mr. Michael Dore
Represented By: Mr. Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr
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Defendant: HUNG CAO
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Defendant: DEREK D. BUTLER
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Defendant: DARSE E. CRANDALL, JR.
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Defendant: PETER HEGSETH
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Defendant: CARLOS DEL TORO
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Defendant: DAVID J. BLIGH
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Defendant: CAROLINE D. KRASS
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Defendant: EARL G. MATTHEWS
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Defendant: LLOYD J. AUSTIN, III
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Defendant: CHRISTOPHER C. FRENCH
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Defendant: LIA REYNOLDS
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Defendant: TERENCE EMMERT
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Defendant: CHARLES L. YOUNG, III
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