Phillip Simon v. SSA, et al
| Phillip Walter Simon |
| Social Security Administration, United States Department of Justice, United States Department of Health & Human Services and Office of Child Support Enforcement |
| Brent Murphy |
| 25-5397 |
| November 6, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| JOINT APPENDIX [2170446] filed by Brent Murphy [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 04/24/2026 ] [25-5397] (Murphy, Brent) [Entered: 04/24/2026 05:17 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2170443] filed by Brent Murphy [Service Date: 04/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,381 Words. [25-5397] (Murphy, Brent) [Entered: 04/24/2026 05:03 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2170116] filed by Brent T.F. Murphy and co-counsel Sarang Vijay Damle, Chloe Nurik on behalf of Appointed Amicus Curiae for Appellant Brent Murphy. [25-5397] (Murphy, Brent) [Entered: 04/23/2026 02:39 PM] |
| MOTION [2168392] to dispense with paper filing filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 04/13/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: n/a. [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 04/13/2026 03:41 PM] |
| APPENDIX [2168155] filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 04/10/2026 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 04/10/2026 07:52 PM] |
| CORRECTED APPELLANT BRIEF [2168154] filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 04/10/2026 ] Length of Brief: I certify that this brief complies with the type-volume limitation of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(a)(7)(B). This brief contains 31 I 9 words, excluding the parts exempted by Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(f).. [25-5397]--[Edited 04/13/2026 by FAW] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 04/10/2026 07:49 PM] |
| APPELLANT BRIEF [2167770] filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 04/09/2026 ] Length of Brief: I certify that this brief complies with the type-volume limitation of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(a)(7)(B). This brief contains 3119 words, excluding the parts exempted by Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(f).. [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 04/09/2026 01:04 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2160452] filed setting briefing schedule: APPELLANT Brief due 04/24/2026. APPENDIX due 04/24/2026. AMICUS FOR APPELLANT Brief due 04/24/2026. APPELLEE Brief due on 05/26/2026. APPELLANT Reply Brief due 06/16/2026. AMICUS FOR APPELLANT Reply Brief due 06/16/2026 [25-5397] [Entered: 02/23/2026 12:31 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2160164] filed ORDERED that the motion for summary affirmance [ # 2150536-2 ] be denied. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the motions for leave to file [ # 2153176-2 ], [ # 2150564-2 ], [ # 2150561-2 ], & [ # 2149072-2 ] be granted. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for injunctive relief [ # 2146258-2 ], the motion to compel correct legal action [ # 2153176-3 ], and the mandamus petition [ # 2158230-2 ] be denied. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for sanctions [ # 2150561-3 ], the motion to strike [ # 2150564-3 ], and the motion to certify controlling constitutional questions [ # 2158236-2 ] be denied. It is FURTHER ORDERED, on the courts own motion, that Brent Murphy, a member of the Bar of this court, be appointed as amicus curiae to present arguments in support of appellants position. Because the court has determined that summary disposition is not in order, the Clerk is instructed to calendar this case for presentation to a merits panel. Before Judges: Henderson, Pillard and Pan. [25-5397] [Entered: 02/20/2026 11:19 AM] |
| NOTICE [2159950] Clarification of Record and Filings filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 02/19/2026 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 02/19/2026 02:20 PM] |
| MOTION [2158236] to certify question of law filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 02/09/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE I certify that this petition complies with the type-volume limitation of Fed. R. App. P. 21(d) and 32(a)(7)(B) because it contains [1033] words, excluding the parts of the petition exempted by Fed. R. P. 32(f). [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 02/09/2026 03:31 PM] |
| PETITION [2158230] for writ of mandamus filed by Appellant Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 02/09/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: I certify that this petition complies with the type-volume limitation of Fed. R. App. P. 21(d) and 32(a)(7)(B) because it contains [1097] words, excluding the parts of the petition exempted by Fed. R. App. P. 32(f).. [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 02/09/2026 03:18 PM] |
| NOTICE [2157902] Notice of Compounding Harm & Damages filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 02/05/2026 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 02/05/2026 05:39 PM] |
| NOTICE [2155483] to supplement record filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 01/22/2026 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:45 PM] |
| EMERGENCY MOTION [2153176] for leave to file motion combined with a MOTION to compel filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 01/06/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: This motion contains approximately 535 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f).. [25-5397]--[Edited 01/21/2026 by SHA] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 01/06/2026 04:14 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2152200] filed considering motion to remove case from abeyance [ # 2146256-2 ]; response [ # 2150536-3 ], removing case from abeyance, construing reply brief as combined reply and response [25-5397] [Entered: 12/30/2025 09:38 AM] |
| NOTICE [2151577] NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION REGARDING JURISDICTIONAL BASIS AND NATURE OF CLAIMS filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 12/22/2025 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/22/2025 12:33 PM] |
| MOTION [2150564] for leave to file motion filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 12/15/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE This motion contains approximately 418 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f).. [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/15/2025 09:45 PM] |
| MOTION [2150561] for leave to file motion filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 12/15/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE This motion contains approximately 417 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f).. [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/15/2025 08:16 PM] |
| INCORRECT DOCKET ENTRY-DISREGARD--MOTION [2150560] for sanctions filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 12/15/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE This motion contains approximately 417 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f).. [25-5397]--[Edited 12/16/2025 by LMF] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/15/2025 08:03 PM] |
| MODIFIED DOCKET TEXT-- REPLY [2150559] filed by Phillip Walter Simon to response and RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION filed to Cross Motion [ # 2150536-2 ] [Service Date: 12/15/2025 by Clerk, CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1214 words. [25-5397]--[Edited 12/30/2025 by FAW] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/15/2025 07:30 PM] |
| RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2150536] to motion for injunction [ # 2146258-2 ], motion to remove case from abeyance [ # 2146256-2 ] combined with a MOTION for summary affirmance filed by DOJ, Office of Child Support Enforcement, SSA and United States Department of Health & Human Services [Service Date: 12/15/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2,992 words. [25-5397] (Walker, Johnny) [Entered: 12/15/2025 05:16 PM] |
| NOTICE [2150563] Informational / Procedural Compliance Only lodged by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 12/15/2025 ] [25-5397]--[Edited 12/16/2025 by FAW] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/15/2025 09:38 PM] |
| NOTICE [2149952] received from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court to supplement record: Memorandum Opinion and Order [25-5397] [Entered: 12/11/2025 10:52 AM] |
| MOTION [2149072] for leave to file motion filed with lodged summary by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 12/05/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: This motion contains approximately 294 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f).. [25-5397]--[Edited 12/09/2025 by FAW] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/05/2025 11:09 PM] |
| NOTICE [2149073] to supplement record filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 12/05/2025 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/05/2025 11:14 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2148926] filed directing response to motion to remove case from abeyance [ # 2146256-2 ] and motion for injunction [ # 2146258-2 ]. Response due on 12/15/2025 [25-5397]; [Entered: 12/05/2025 01:09 PM] |
| NOTICE [2148862] NOTICE OF MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS RELEVANT TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO LIFT ABEYANCE filed by Phillip Walter Simon [Service Date: 12/05/2025 ] [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 12/05/2025 10:54 AM] |
| EMERGENCY MOTION [2146258] for injunctive relief (Fed. R. App. P. 8(a); D.C. Cir. R. 8) filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 11/19/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: This motion contains approximately 1,606 words (excluding exempt sections) and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f). [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 11/19/2025 06:40 PM] |
| MOTION [2146256] to lift abeyance filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 11/19/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: This motion contains approximately 1,433 words and complies with Fed. R. App. P. 27(d) and 32(f). [25-5397] (Simon, Phillip) [Entered: 11/19/2025 06:10 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2146091] filed granting motion to permit pro se electronic filing [ # 2145452-2 ] [25-5397] [Entered: 11/19/2025 10:32 AM] |
| MOTION [2145452] to permit pro se electronic filing status filed by Phillip Walter Simon (Service Date: 11/14/2025 by CM/ECF NDA, Clerk) Length Certification: 3 pages. [25-5397] [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:35 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2144130] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:25-cv-03452-LLA filed by Phillip Walter Simon. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 25-5397. [25-5397] [Entered: 11/06/2025 12:16 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2144135] filed holding case in abeyance. Case 25-5397 held in abeyance pending decision in 25-3452 from U.S. District Court. The Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this order to the district court. [25-5397] [Entered: 11/06/2025 12:33 PM] |
| US CIVIL CASE docketed. [25-5397] [Entered: 11/06/2025 12:15 PM] |
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