National Trust for Historic Preservation v. NPS, et al
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States |
| National Park Service, Jessica Bowron, in her official capacity as Acting Director, National Park Service, John Stanwich, in his official capacity as Superintendent, The White House and President's Park, United States Department of the Interior, Douglas Burgum, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior, General Services Administration, Michael J. Rigas, in his official capacity as Acting Administrator, General Services Administration, Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, Executive Office of the President, Susan Wiles, Office of the Executive Residence and Robert Downing |
| American Conservative Union, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Landscape Architects, Association for Preservation Technology, Committee of 100 on the Federal City, Cultural Landscape Foundation, D.C. Preservation League, National Mall Coalition, National Preservation Partners Network, Olmsted Network, Society of Architectural Historians, Campaign Legal Center, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Members of Congress and American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia |
| 26-5123 |
| April 16, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other Statutes APA/Review Agency |
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| LETTER [2178650] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 06/12/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 06/12/2026 05:38 PM] |
| ORAL ARGUMENT HELD before Judges Millett, Rao and Garcia. [26-5123, 26-5134] [Entered: 06/05/2026 12:18 PM] |
| APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF [2175905] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123 [Service Date: 05/30/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,481 Words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/30/2026 12:12 AM] |
| CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLEE BRIEF [2175592] filed by American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia [Service Date: 05/28/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,488. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Shah, Aditi) [Entered: 05/28/2026 05:48 PM] |
| CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLEE BRIEF [2175566] filed by Members of Congress [Service Date: 05/28/2026 ] Length of Brief: 4,416 Words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Gorod, Brianne) [Entered: 05/28/2026 04:03 PM] |
| NOTICE [2175565] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Members of Congress [Service Date: 05/28/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Gorod, Brianne) [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:59 PM] |
| APPELLEE BRIEF [2175172] filed by National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5123 [Service Date: 05/27/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,990. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Craig, Gregory) [Entered: 05/27/2026 11:37 AM] |
| NOTICE [2175168] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Campaign Legal Center and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington [Service Date: 05/27/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Lenz, Daniel) [Entered: 05/27/2026 11:32 AM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2175174] filed by Jack C. Smith on behalf of Appellee National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5123, Appellant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5134. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Smith, Jack) [Entered: 05/27/2026 11:44 AM] |
| CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLEE BRIEF [2175173] filed by American Institute of Architects, American Society of Landscape Architects, Association for Preservation Technology, Committee of 100 on the Federal City, Cultural Landscape Foundation, D.C. Preservation League, National Mall Coalition, National Preservation Partners Network, Olmsted Network and Society of Architectural Historians in 26-5123, 26-5134 Coalition to Protect America's National Parks [Service Date: 05/27/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6494 Words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Ferster, Andrea) [Entered: 05/27/2026 11:40 AM] |
| CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLEE BRIEF [2175285] filed by Campaign Legal Center and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington [Service Date: 05/27/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,475 Words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Lenz, Daniel) [Entered: 05/27/2026 03:59 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2175110] filed by National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/26/2026 ] [26-5134, 26-5123] (Casassa, Matthew) [Entered: 05/26/2026 09:25 PM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2175109] filed by National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/26/2026 ] [26-5134, 26-5123] (Casassa, Matthew) [Entered: 05/26/2026 09:20 PM] |
| CONSENT NOTICE [2174554] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING PROTECTION OF NATIONAL PARKS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING [Service Date: 05/21/2026 ] [26-5123] (Ferster, Andrea) [Entered: 05/21/2026 05:29 PM] |
| FORM 72 submitted by on behalf of Appellants Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, Appellees Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5134 (For Internal Use Only: Form is restricted to protect counsel's personal contact information) . [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/21/2026 01:37 PM] |
| FORM 72 submitted by on behalf of Appellee National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5123, Appellant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5134 (For Internal Use Only: Form is restricted to protect counsel's personal contact information) . [26-5123, 26-5134] (Casassa, Matthew) [Entered: 05/20/2026 05:48 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2174090] filed allocating oral argument time as follows: Appellants/Cross-Appellees National Park Service, et al. - 15 Minutes, Appellee/Cross-Appellant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States - 15 Minutes. One counsel per side to argue; directing party to file Form 72 notice of arguing attorney by 05/21/2026. [26-5123, 26-5134] [Entered: 05/19/2026 12:29 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2173954] filed by National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Craig, Gregory) [Entered: 05/18/2026 05:09 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2173748] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:23 AM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2173745] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:18 AM] |
| STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2173744] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] Intent: AppxNotDeferred [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:14 AM] |
| TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2173743] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts needed for the appeal have been completed and received. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:12 AM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2173742] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:08 AM] |
| UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2173751] submitted by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/18/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:26 AM] |
| CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT FINAL BRIEF [2173734] filed by American Conservative Union in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Service Date: 05/16/2026 ] Length of Brief: 4613. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Jaffe, Richard) [Entered: 05/16/2026 08:20 AM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT FINAL BRIEF [2173288] filed by American Conservative Union [Service Date: 05/13/2026 ] Length of Brief: 4840 words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Jaffe, Richard) [Entered: 05/14/2026 09:28 AM] |
| JOINT APPENDIX [2172336] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump, Susan Wiles and National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States in 26-5123, 26-5134 [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 05/07/2026 ] [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/07/2026 05:45 PM] |
| APPELLANT BRIEF [2172331] filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles in 26-5123 [Service Date: 05/07/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,513 Words. [26-5123, 26-5134] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 05/07/2026 05:10 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2170232] filed consolidating cases 26-5134 (Cross-appeal started 04/24/2026) with 26-5123; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 05/26/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 05/26/2026 [26-5123, 26-5134] [Entered: 04/24/2026 10:04 AM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2169196] filed by Brantley T. Mayers and co-counsel Yaakov (Jacob) Roth on behalf of Appellants Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles. [26-5123] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 04/17/2026 01:33 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2169304] filed considering emergency motion for stay pending appeal [ # 2169274-2 ]. Ordered that the district courts April 16, 2026 preliminary injunction be administratively stayed pending further order of the court. The consideration of the motion for stay be consolidated with consideration of the merits of this appeal. This appeal be expedited and the following briefing schedule is set: APPELLANT Brief due 05/08/2026. APPENDIX due 05/08/2026. APPELLEE Brief due on 05/27/2026. APPELLANT Reply Brief due 06/01/2026, scheduling oral argument on Friday, 06/05/2026. [See order for further detail]. Before Judges: Millett, Rao and Garcia. [26-5123] [Entered: 04/17/2026 11:05 PM] |
| EMERGENCY MOTION [2169274] to stay underlying order pending appeal filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, DOI, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump and Susan Wiles (Service Date: 04/17/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 2337. [26-5123] (Mayers, Brantley) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:00 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2169208] filed by Gregory B. Craig and co-counsel Thaddeus A. Heuer, Matthew F. Casassa, and Kevin Y. Chen on behalf of Appellee National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States. [26-5123] (Craig, Gregory) [Entered: 04/17/2026 02:12 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2169071] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:25-cv-04316-RJL filed by Jessica Bowron, Douglas Burgum, Robert Downing, Executive Office of the President, GSA, NPS, Office of the Executive Residence, Michael J. Rigas, John Stanwich, Donald J. Trump, DOI and Susan Wiles. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 26-5123. [26-5123] [Entered: 04/16/2026 05:42 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2169074] filed directing the parties to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT underlying decision due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT transcript status report due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT procedural motions due 05/18/2026. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 06/01/2026. APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 05/18/2026. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 05/18/2026. APPELLEE procedural motions due 05/18/2026. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 06/01/2026. [26-5123] [Entered: 04/16/2026 06:31 PM] |
| US CIVIL CASE docketed. [26-5123] [Entered: 04/16/2026 05:37 PM] |
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