American Federation of Labor, et al v. Donald Trump, et al
Plaintiff: American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, Office and Professional Employees International Union, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688
Defendant: Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, Scott Kupor, Director Office of Personnel Management, Lee M. Zeldin, Administrator Environmental Protection Agency, Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security
Case Number: 25-5436
Filed: December 5, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Labor Litigation
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Date Filed Document Text
March 23, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2165057] filed considering response [ # 2164504-2 ], considering response [ # 2164486-2 ]; discharging Clerk order to show cause [ # 2159404-2 ]; No. 25-5436 held in abeyance pending further order of the court; directing parties to file motions to govern further proceedings in this case wihtin 30 days of this court's disposition of Nos. 25-5157, 25-5184, and 25-5303 [25-5436] [Entered: 03/23/2026 02:32 PM]
March 19, 2026 RESPONSE [2164504] to order [ # 2159404-2 ], [ # 2159404-3 ] filed by American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO (Service Date: 03/19/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 583 words. [25-5436] (Kronland, Scott) [Entered: 03/19/2026 03:44 PM]
March 19, 2026 RESPONSE [2164486] to order [ # 2159404-2 ], [ # 2159404-3 ] filed by Donald J. Trump, Scott Kupor, Lee M. Zeldin, Peter B. Hegseth, Kristi Noem and Chris Wright (Service Date: 03/19/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 749 Words. [25-5436] (Shaw, Weili) [Entered: 03/19/2026 02:43 PM]
February 17, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2159404] filed ORDERED, on the courts own motion, that the parties show cause, within 30 days of the date of this order, why this appeal should not be held in abeyance pending the resolution of National Treasury Employees Union v. Trump, No. 25-5157, et al. (D.C. Cir.). The response may not exceed the length limitations established in the order. [25-5436] [Entered: 02/17/2026 02:32 PM]
February 12, 2026 NOTICE [2158869] to withdraw attorney April H. Pullium who represented American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO in 25-5436 filed by American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO [Service Date: 02/12/2026 ] [25-5436] (Pullium, April) [Entered: 02/12/2026 01:54 PM]
February 12, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2158848] filed by Scott Kronland (entry of appearance previously filed on 1/5/26) and co-counsel Keith R. Bolek on behalf of Appellee United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO. [25-5436] (Bolek, Keith) [Entered: 02/12/2026 01:29 PM]
January 5, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2152911] filed by Scott A. Kronland on behalf of Appellees American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO. [25-5436] (Kronland, Scott) [Entered: 01/05/2026 02:21 PM]
January 5, 2026 STATEMENT [2152967] with Disclosure Listing filed by American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-5436] (Kronland, Scott) [Entered: 01/05/2026 03:42 PM]
January 5, 2026 CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2152913] filed by American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, District No. 1, Pacific Coast District, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1688, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2080, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 2219, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 26, International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL-CIO, Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Office and Professional Employees International Union and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 100, AFL-CIO [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-5436] (Kronland, Scott) [Entered: 01/05/2026 02:25 PM]
December 19, 2025 STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2151353] filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ] Intent: AppxNotDeferred [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:49 PM]
December 19, 2025 DOCKETING STATEMENT [2151352] filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ] [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:49 PM]
December 19, 2025 TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2151351] filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts needed for the appeal have been completed and received. [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:48 PM]
December 19, 2025 STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2151350] filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ] [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:48 PM]
December 19, 2025 UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2151349] submitted by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:47 PM]
December 19, 2025 CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2151347] filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ] [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/19/2025 02:46 PM]
December 11, 2025 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2150030] filed by Joshua M. Koppel and co-counsel Melissa N. Patterson, Weili J. Shaw, Benjamin Takemoto on behalf of Appellants Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin. [25-5436] (Koppel, Joshua) [Entered: 12/11/2025 02:21 PM]
December 5, 2025 NOTICE OF APPEAL [2148990] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:25-cv-02445-PLF filed by Peter B. Hegseth, Scott Kupor, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump, Chris Wright and Lee M. Zeldin. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 25-5436. [25-5436] [Entered: 12/05/2025 03:14 PM]
December 5, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2148993] filed directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT underlying decision due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT transcript status report due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT procedural motions due 01/05/2026. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 01/20/2026; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 01/05/2026. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 01/05/2026. APPELLEE procedural motions due 01/05/2026. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 01/20/2026 [25-5436] [Entered: 12/05/2025 03:15 PM]
December 5, 2025 US CIVIL CASE docketed. [25-5436] [Entered: 12/05/2025 03:13 PM]

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