DSCC, et al v. Donald Trump, et al
| DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senate Minority Leader, Hakeem S. Jeffries, U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader, League of United Latin American Citizens, Secure Families Initiative, Arizona Students' Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Common Cause, Common Cause Education Fund, Black Voters Matter Fund, Inc. and Bvm Capacity Building Institute, Inc. |
| Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, Executive Office of the President, United States Department of Justice, United States Postal Service, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Social Security Administration, United States Department of Commerce, Todd Blanche, in his official capacity as Acting U.S. Attorney General, David Steiner, in his official capacity as U.S. Postmaster General, Markwayne Mullin, in his official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, in his official capacity as Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Frank Bisignano, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Howard W. Lutnick, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Amber F. McReynolds, in her official capacity as Chair of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, Daniel M. Tangherlini, in his official capacity as Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, Derek Kan, in his official capacity as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service and Ronald A. Stroman, in his official capacity as Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service |
| State of Missouri, State of Alabama, State of Florida, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota and State of Texas |
| Society for the Rule of Law and Democracy, Inc., d/b/a Society for the Rule of Law, Bipartisan Former Governors, Coalition of Local Election Officials, Local Governments, and Election Experts, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Inc., EXPO of Wisconsin, Inc., Jaleyce Oraedu, Jasmine Oraedu and Aharon Shelef |
| 26-5193 |
| June 4, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| PER CURIAM JUDGMENT [2185433] filed (without memorandum) that the order of the district court issued on May 28, 2026, denying appellants motion for a preliminary injunction pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(a) be AFFIRMED. (SEE JUDGMENT FOR DETAILS) withholding issuance of the mandate. Before Judges: Millett, Wilkins and Katsas. [26-5193] [Entered: 07/28/2026 09:33 AM] |
| CORRECTED LETTER [2185164] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by DCCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, DSCC, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer [Service Date: 07/27/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/27/2026 11:28 AM] |
| LETTER [2185124] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by DCCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, DSCC, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer [Service Date: 07/27/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/27/2026 10:01 AM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2184488] filed that the court will dispose of the appeal without oral argument on the basis of the record and presentations in the briefs pursuant to Fed. R. App. 34(a)(2); D.C.Cir.Rule 34(j). Before Judges: Millett, Wilkins and Katsas. [26-5193] [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:49 PM] |
| RESPONSE [2184471] to letter [ # 2184342-2 ], letter [ # 2184342-3 ] filed by DCCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, DSCC, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer [Service Date: 07/22/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 349 Words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/22/2026 11:42 AM] |
| LETTER [2184342] pursuant to FRAP 28j advising of additional authorities filed by State of Alabama, State of Florida, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota and State of Texas [Service Date: 07/21/2026 ] [26-5193] (Capozzi, Louis) [Entered: 07/21/2026 03:29 PM] |
| LETTER [2182286] advising of arguing counsel's availability for oral argument filed by State of Alabama, State of Florida, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota and State of Texas [Service Date: 07/08/2026 ] [26-5193] (Capozzi, Louis) [Entered: 07/08/2026 01:15 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2182267] filed by Cody S. Barnett on behalf of Appellee State of Nebraska. [26-5193] (Barnett, Cody) [Entered: 07/08/2026 12:00 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2182247] filed by Alexander Barrett Bowdre on behalf of Appellee State of Alabama. [26-5193] (Bowdre, Alexander) [Entered: 07/08/2026 11:08 AM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2182239] filed by J. Benjamin Aguinaga and co-counsel Kelsey L. Smith on behalf of Appellee State of Louisiana. [26-5193] (Aguinaga, Jorge) [Entered: 07/08/2026 10:32 AM] |
| LETTER [2182199] advising of arguing counsel's availability for oral argument filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 07/07/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/07/2026 06:31 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2181818] filed by Joseph D. Spate on behalf of Appellee State of South Carolina. [26-5193] (Spate, Joseph) [Entered: 07/06/2026 11:24 AM] |
| APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF [2181884] filed by DCCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, DSCC, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer [Service Date: 07/06/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,494 words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/06/2026 01:52 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2181717] filed denying motion to exceed word limits [ # 2181373-2 ]. Before Judges: Millett, Wilkins and Katsas. [26-5193] [Entered: 07/02/2026 08:17 PM] |
| UNOPPOSED MOTION [2181373] to exceed word limits in reply filed by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer [Service Date: 07/01/2026 ] Length Certification: 574 Words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 07/01/2026 01:30 PM] |
| APPELLEE BRIEF [2181076] filed by Frank Bisignano, Todd Blanche, COMM, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, DHS, DOJ, Joseph Edlow, Executive Office of the President, Derek Kan, Howard W. Lutnick, Amber F. McReynolds, Markwayne Mullin, SSA, David Steiner, Ronald A. Stroman, Daniel M. Tangherlini, Donald J. Trump, USCIS and USPS [Service Date: 06/29/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,995 words. [26-5193] (Myron, Laura) [Entered: 06/29/2026 05:49 PM] |
| APPELLEE BRIEF [2180974] filed by State of Missouri, State of Alabama, State of Indiana, State of Florida, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota and State of Texas [Service Date: 06/29/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,198 words. [26-5193] (Capozzi, Louis) [Entered: 06/29/2026 02:55 PM] |
| CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2180460] filed by State and Local Election Officials, Local Governments, and Election Experts [Service Date: 06/25/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,203 words. [26-5193] (Goldstein, Alex) [Entered: 06/25/2026 12:52 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2180381] filed by EXPO of Wisconsin, Inc., Jaleyce Oraedu, Jasmine Oraedu, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Inc. and Aharon Shelef [Service Date: 06/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5,744 words. [26-5193] (Mandell, Jeffrey) [Entered: 06/24/2026 10:10 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2180380] filed by Jeffrey A. Mandell and co-counsel Douglas M. Poland; Rachel E. Snyder on behalf of Amici Curiae for Appellant Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Inc., EXPO of Wisconsin, Inc., Jaleyce Oraedu and Jasmine Oraedu. [26-5193] (Mandell, Jeffrey) [Entered: 06/24/2026 10:05 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2180357] lodged by State and Local Election Officials, Local Governments, and Election Experts [Service Date: 06/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6,203 Words. [26-5193]--[Edited 06/25/2026 by KMC -- MODIFIED EVENT FROM FILED TO LODGED] (Goldstein, Alex) [Entered: 06/24/2026 04:43 PM] |
| CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2179808] filed by Bipartisan Former Governors [Service Date: 06/22/2026 ] Length of Brief: The brief contains 5,987 words and was prepared with 14-point proportionally spaced serif typeface using Microsoft Word.. [26-5193] (Folch, Monica) [Entered: 06/22/2026 03:15 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2179530] filed by Richard D. Bernstein on behalf of Amicus Curiae for Appellant Society for the Rule of Law and Democracy, Inc.. [26-5193] (Bernstein, Richard) [Entered: 06/18/2026 03:14 PM] |
| NOTICE [2179580] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Inc., EXPO of Wisconsin, Inc. Jaleyce Oraedu, Jasmine Oraedu, and Aharon Shelef [Service Date: 06/18/2026 ] [26-5193] (Mandell, Jeffrey) [Entered: 06/18/2026 04:18 PM] |
| CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2179535] filed by Society for the Rule of Law and Democracy, Inc. [Service Date: 06/11/2026 ] Length of Brief: The brief contains 5,805 words and was prepared with 14-point proportionally spaced serif typeface using Microsoft Word.. [26-5193] (Bernstein, Richard) [Entered: 06/18/2026 03:17 PM] |
| AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2179443] filed by Bipartisan Former Governors [Service Date: 06/18/2026 ] Length of Brief: The brief contains 5,987 words and was prepared with 14-point proportionally spaced serif typeface using Microsoft Word.. [26-5193] (Folch, Monica) [Entered: 06/18/2026 11:36 AM] |
| APPELLANT BRIEF [2179332] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,991 Words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:54 PM] |
| TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2179330] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts needed for the appeal have been completed and received. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:48 PM] |
| UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2179327] submitted by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:44 PM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2179325] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:42 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2179323] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:39 PM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2179320] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:37 PM] |
| NOTICE [2179286] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Not Attached] filed by STATE AND LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIALS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND ELECTION EXPERTS [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Goldstein, Alex) [Entered: 06/17/2026 01:17 PM] |
| APPENDIX [2179334] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 06/17/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/17/2026 03:58 PM] |
| NOTICE [2178884] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Not Applicable to this Party] filed by Bipartisan Former Governors [Service Date: 06/15/2026 ] [26-5193] (Folch, Monica) [Entered: 06/15/2026 04:11 PM] |
| CONSENT NOTICE [2178422] of intention to participate as amicus curiae [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by The Society for Rule of Law [Service Date: 06/11/2026 ] [26-5193] (Bernstein, Richard) [Entered: 06/11/2026 07:20 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2178261] filed ORDERED that the appeal be expedited. The following briefing schedule will apply: Appellants Brief due 06/17/2026. Appendix due 06/17/2026. Government Appellees Brief due 06/29/2026. State Appellees Brief due 06/29/2026. Appellants Reply Brief due 07/06/2026. It is FURTHER ORDERED that any oral argument be scheduled before this panel (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS). Before Judges: Millett, Wilkins and Katsas*. (* Circuit Judge Katsas would deny the motion to expedite.) [26-5193] [Entered: 06/11/2026 12:01 PM] |
| REPLY [2177257] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries to response [ # 2177211-2 ] [Service Date: 06/08/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1,436 Words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/08/2026 09:36 AM] |
| RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2177211] to motion to expedite case [ # 2176834-2 ] filed by Frank Bisignano, Todd Blanche, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, COMM, DHS, DOJ, Joseph Edlow, Executive Office of the President, Derek Kan, Howard W. Lutnick, Amber F. McReynolds, Markwayne Mullin, SSA, David Steiner, Ronald A. Stroman, Daniel M. Tangherlini, Donald J. Trump, USCIS and USPS [Service Date: 06/06/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1703 words. [26-5193] (Myron, Laura) [Entered: 06/06/2026 10:38 AM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2177178] filed ORDERED that any responses to the motion to expedite [ # 2176834-2 ] be filed by noon on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Any reply is due by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. Before Judges: Millett, Wilkins and Katsas. [26-5193] [Entered: 06/05/2026 05:13 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2177155] filed by Lalitha D. Madduri and co-counsel Marc E. Elias, Jacob D. Shelly, Tyler L. Bishop on behalf of Appellants DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/05/2026 04:13 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2177083] filed by Louis J. Capozzi, III on behalf of Appellee State of Missouri. [26-5193] (Capozzi, Louis) [Entered: 06/05/2026 01:20 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2177079] filed by Graham D. Miller on behalf of Appellee State of Missouri. [26-5193] (Miller, Graham) [Entered: 06/05/2026 01:16 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2177027] filed by William J. Seidleck on behalf of Appellee State of Missouri. [26-5193] (Seidleck, William) [Entered: 06/05/2026 11:35 AM] |
| SUPPLEMENT [2176961] to motion to expedite case [ # 2176834-2 ] filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries [Service Date: 06/05/2026 ] [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/05/2026 10:08 AM] |
| EMERGENCY MOTION [2176834] to expedite case filed by DSCC, DCCC, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association, Charles E. Schumer and Hakeem S. Jeffries (Service Date: 06/04/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 3504 words. [26-5193] (Madduri, Lalitha) [Entered: 06/04/2026 03:45 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2176794] filed directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT underlying decision due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT transcript status report due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT procedural motions due 07/06/2026. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 07/20/2026; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 07/06/2026. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 07/06/2026. APPELLEE procedural motions due 07/06/2026. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 07/20/2026 [26-5193] [Entered: 06/04/2026 02:26 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2176791] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:26-cv-01114-CJN filed by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic National Committee, Hakeem S. Jeffries and Charles E. Schumer. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 26-5193. [26-5193] [Entered: 06/04/2026 02:21 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2176869] filed by Laura E. Myron and co-counsel Brad Hinshelwood on behalf of Appellees Frank Bisignano, Todd Blanche, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, COMM, DHS, DOJ, Joseph Edlow, Derek Kan, Howard W. Lutnick, Amber F. Mcreynolds, Markwayne Mullin, SSA, David Steiner, Ronald A. Stroman, Daniel M. Tangherlini, Donald J. Trump, USCIS, USPS and Executive Office of the President. [26-5193] (Myron, Laura) [Entered: 06/04/2026 05:09 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2176885] filed by James A. Barta on behalf of Appellee State of Indiana. [26-5193] (Barta, James) [Entered: 06/04/2026 05:42 PM] |
| US CIVIL CASE docketed. [26-5193] [Entered: 06/04/2026 02:20 PM] |
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