Case: Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump

4:25-cv-00311 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: March 13, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case challenged the legality of various actions by President Donald J. Trump during the 2025 Trump administration (Trump-Vance Administration). On March 13, 2025, Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc., doing business as Citizens Against Donald Trump for Democracy (CAT), filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against Donald J. Trump in his official capacity, Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Russell Vought and the Office of Manageme…

The case was assigned to Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark.

CAT alleged that the administration's creation and use of DOGE made it a de facto advisory committee subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq., that OMB and OGE failed duties under FACA and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. § 551 et seq., and that Elon Musk's designation as a special government employee conflicted with 18 U.S.C. § 202. CAT sought declaratory and injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus under 28 U.S.C. § 1361. On May 16, the defendants moved to dismiss the complaint under Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6), arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction, the plaintiff lacked standing, and the claims were nonjusticiable.

CAT repeatedly sought extensions of time to respond to the motion to dismiss. After receiving three extensions totaling 38 days, the plaintiff filed a "motion to deny" the government's motion to dismiss rather than a substantive opposition. On July 11, the court granted plaintiff leave to file the opposition out of time and denied leave to file proposed orders. On July 17, the government filed a memorandum opposing the plaintiff's motion, arguing it was procedurally improper and meritless.

On July 24, the court issued a show-cause order requiring CAT to explain by July 29 why it had failed to file its promised opposition to the motion to dismiss or any filings permitted by the court's previous scheduling order. The court warned that failure to comply might result in dismissal for failure to prosecute or summary grant of the government's motion to dismiss. On July 29, the plaintiff responded, citing counsel's health issues and equipment problems as reasons for the missed deadline.

On July 30, the plaintiff moved for leave to file a supplemental response to the court's show-cause order, explaining that its July 29 filing was not the final version and again citing similar logistical difficulties.

On August 8, Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark issued a second show-cause order. Noting that the plaintiff's July 29 filing was "near-barren," the court required the plaintiff to show cause by August 15 why the court should not summarily grant the pending motion to dismiss and dismiss the case, warning that noncompliance could result in dismissal without prejudice.

While that order was pending, on August 15 the defendants moved to withdraw the appearance of Senior Trial Counsel Bradley P. Humphreys because he was leaving the Department of Justice (DOJ). Samuel S. Holt remained counsel for the defendants.

On August 18, the plaintiff moved to convert the defendants' Rule 12(b) motion to a motion for summary judgment under Rule 56 and asked the court to set a discovery schedule. The defendants later characterized the motion as also seeking costs and attorney's fees. The motion's caption identified Jamieson Greer as the acting director of OGE, though the complaint had named Doug Collins in that role.

On September 8, the court ordered the defendants to show cause by September 12 for failing to timely respond to the conversion motion, or to file their response by that date. The defendants filed their opposition on September 9, arguing conversion is unnecessary because courts may consider materials incorporated by reference or integral to the complaint without converting a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to summary judgment, and urging dismissal for failure to prosecute or, alternatively, granting their motion to dismiss.

As of December 14, 2025, no ruling had issued on the motion to dismiss or the conversion request. The case remains ongoing with dispositive motions under submission.

Summary Authors

Oliver Farnum (4/9/2025)

Brian Chen (6/19/2025)

Clay Canady (10/27/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Clark, Stephen Robert (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schottel, James W. (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

Holt, Samuel S. (Missouri)

Humphreys, Bradley P. (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Clark, Stephen Robert (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schottel, James W. (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

Holt, Samuel S. (Missouri)

Humphreys, Bradley P. (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 4:25-cv-00311	Plaintiff's Complaint for Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Judgment and Writ of Mandamus	March 13, 2025	March 13, 2025 Complaint
35 4:25-cv-00311	Plaintiff’s Supplemental Memorandum To Second Motion For Extension Of Time To File Response To Defendants Motion To Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	June 14, 2025	June 14, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
43 4:25-cv-00311	Order Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	July 11, 2025	July 11, 2025 Order/Opinion
44 4:25-cv-00311	Defendants’ Opposition To Plaintiff’s Motion To Deny Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	July 17, 2025	July 17, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
45 4:25-cv-00311	Show-Cause Order Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	July 24, 2025	July 24, 2025 Order/Opinion
46 4:25-cv-00311	Plaintiff's Response to Order to Show Cause Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	July 29, 2025	July 29, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
48 4:25-cv-00311	Show-Cause Order Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	Aug. 8, 2025	Aug. 8, 2025 Order/Opinion
50 4:25-cv-00311	Plaintiff’s Motion To Convert Defendant Donald J. Trump, Defendant Elon Musk, Defendant Russell Vought And Defendant Jamieson Greer’s Motion To Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint To A Motion For Summary Judgment Under Rule 561 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure And For An Order Permitting The Parties To Conduct Discovery In Accordance With Rules 30, 33, 34, 35 And 36 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	Aug. 18, 2025	Aug. 18, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
51 4:25-cv-00311	Plaintiff’s Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Motion To Convert Defendant Donald J. Trump, Defendant Elon Musk, Defendant Russell Vought And Defendant Jamieson Greer’s Motion To Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint To A Motion For Summary Judgment Under Rule 561 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure And For A Scheduling Order Permitting The Parties To Conduct Discovery In Accordance With The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	Aug. 18, 2025	Aug. 18, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
53 4:25-cv-00311	Defendants’ Opposition To Plaintiff’s Motion To Convert Motion To Dismiss To A Motion For Summary Judgment Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump et al.	Sept. 9, 2025	Sept. 9, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Resources

Resources related to this case
Title	Description		External URL Date / External URL
EO 14219 - Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Deregulatory Initiative President Donald Trump	Directing Agency heads, in coordination with DOGE and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to review all regulations subject to their sole or joint jurisdiction for consistency with t…	Feb. 19, 2025	Feb. 19, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/...
EO 14210 - Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative President Donald Trump	Requiring that each federal agency head hire no more than one employee for every four employees that depart, except in functions related to public safety, immigration enforcement, or law enforcement;…	Feb. 11, 2025	Feb. 11, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/...
EO 14158 - Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" President Donald Trump	Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President's DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.	Jan. 20, 2025	Jan. 20, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69732809/citizens-against-donald-trump-inc-v-trump/

Last updated April 20, 2026, 4:08 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	March 13, 2025	COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants with receipt number AMOEDC-11139248, in the amount of $405 Non-Jury Demand,, filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Executive Order No. 14158, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Executive Order No. 14210, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Executive Order No. 14219, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Letter to OMB - FOIA Request, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Tracking of Letter to OMB - FOIA Request, # 6 Form Notice of Filing Exhibit 6 in MP4 electronic format on a Flash Thumb Drive, # 7 Exhibit 6a - Transcript of Trump and Musk Oval Office Conference, # 8 Exhibit 6b - Screenshot of Trump and Musk Oval Office Conference, # 9 Form Notice of Filing Exhibit 7 in MP4 electronic format on a Flash Thumb Drive, # 10 Exhibit 7a - Screenshot of Musk at CPAC, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Original Filing Form, # 13 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant Donald J. Trump, # 14 Waiver of Service Defendant Donald J. Trump, # 15 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant Elon Musk, # 16 Waiver of Service Defendant Elon Musk, # 17 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant Department of Government Efficiency, # 18 Waiver of Service Defendant Department of Government Efficiency, # 19 Summons Defendant Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, # 20 Summons Defendant Office of Management and Budget, # 21 Summons Defendant Doug Collins, Acting Director of the United States Office of Government Ethics, # 22 Summons Defendant United States Office of Government Ethics)(Schottel, James) Remark: 2 flash dives received (doc #1-9) and will be maintained in the Clerk's Office. 3/17/2025 (JAB). (Entered: 03/13/2025) 1 Exhibit 1 - Executive Order No. 14158 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 - Executive Order No. 14210 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 - Executive Order No. 14219 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 - Letter to OMB - FOIA Request View on PACER 5 Exhibit 5 - Tracking of Letter to OMB - FOIA Request View on PACER 6 Form Notice of Filing Exhibit 6 in MP4 electronic format on a Flash Thumb Drive View on PACER 7 Exhibit 6a - Transcript of Trump and Musk Oval Office Conference View on PACER 8 Exhibit 6b - Screenshot of Trump and Musk Oval Office Conference View on PACER 9 Form Notice of Filing Exhibit 7 in MP4 electronic format on a Flash Thumb Drive View on PACER 10 Exhibit 7a - Screenshot of Musk at CPAC View on PACER 11 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 12 Original Filing Form View on PACER 13 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant D View on PACER 14 Waiver of Service Defendant Donald J. Trump View on PACER 15 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant E View on PACER 16 Waiver of Service Defendant Elon Musk View on PACER 17 Form NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT AND REQUEST TO WAIVE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS - Defendant D View on PACER 18 Waiver of Service Defendant Department of Government Efficiency View on PACER 19 Summons Defendant Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budge View on PACER 20 Summons Defendant Office of Management and Budget View on PACER 21 Summons Defendant Doug Collins, Acting Director of the United States Office of G View on PACER 22 Summons Defendant United States Office of Government Ethics View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	March 13, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
3	March 13, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
4	March 13, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
5	March 13, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
6	March 13, 2025	DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
7	March 13, 2025	AMENDED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
8	March 13, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL ORIGINAL FILING FORM by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
9	March 13, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL Summons - Sayler A. Fleming, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
10	March 13, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE PROCESS SERVER - Sayler A. Fleming, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
11	March 13, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL re 3 Notice of Process Server (Amended) by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/13/2025)	RECAP
12	March 14, 2025	NOTICE of Filing Deficiency. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Completed Summons or Request for Waiver of Service not filed. This deficiency must be filed in the case record immediately. (JBH) (Entered: 03/14/2025)	RECAP
13	March 14, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL Summons - Pamela Bondi, United States Attorney General by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/14/2025)	RECAP
14	March 14, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE PROCESS SERVER - Summons - Pamela Bondi, United States Attorney General by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/14/2025)	RECAP
	March 14, 2025	Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (CSCI)
	March 14, 2025	Case Opening Notification
	March 14, 2025	Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Chief U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark. 6 Summons(es) issued and emailed to James W. Schottel, Jr.. 3 Waiver(s) of Service issued. (JBH)
15	March 18, 2025	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. Sayler A. Fleming served on 3/17/2025, answer due 5/16/2025. (Schottel, James) Modified on 3/19/2025; corrected answer date (JAB). (Entered: 03/18/2025)	RECAP
16	April 26, 2025	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. Russell Vought served on 4/10/2025, answer due 6/9/25. (Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected answer date from 21 days to 60 days. (JAB) (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
17	April 26, 2025	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. Office of Management and Budget served on 4/1/2025, answer due 6/2/2025. (Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected answer date from 21 days to 60 days. (JAB) (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
18	April 26, 2025	REQUEST for Issuance Alias Summons by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Alias; Defendant Donald J. Trump)(Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected event from motion to request (JAB). (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
19	April 26, 2025	REQUEST for Issuance Alias Summons by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Alias; Defendant Elon Musk)(Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected event from motion to request (JAB). (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
20	April 26, 2025	REQUEST for Issuance Alias Summons by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Alias; Defendant Department of Government Efficiency)(Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected event from motion to request (JAB). (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
21	April 26, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
22	April 26, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
23	April 26, 2025	NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Process Server: Capitol Process Services, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
24	April 26, 2025	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. Pamela Bondi served on 3/27/2025, answer due 5/27/2025. (Schottel, James) Modified on 4/28/2025; corrected answer date from 21 days to 60 days (JAB). (Entered: 04/26/2025)	RECAP
25	April 28, 2025	Alias Summons Issued as to defendant Elon Musk, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump. The summonses were emailed to attorney James Schottel, Jr. (JAB) (Entered: 04/28/2025)	RECAP
	April 28, 2025	Summons Reissued (Alias/Pluries)
26	May 2, 2025	ENTRY of Appearance by Samuel S. Holt for Defendants Doug Collins, Elon Musk, Office of Management and Budget, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump, United States Office of Government Ethics, Russell Vought. (Holt, Samuel) (Entered: 05/02/2025)	RECAP
27	May 8, 2025	ENTRY of Appearance by Bradley P. Humphreys for Defendants Doug Collins, Elon Musk, Office of Management and Budget, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump, United States Office of Government Ethics, Russell Vought. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 05/08/2025)	RECAP
28	May 9, 2025	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Doug Collins, Elon Musk, Office of Management and Budget, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump, United States Office of Government Ethics, Russell Vought. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 05/09/2025)	RECAP
29	May 12, 2025	Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants Defendants' 28 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 5/12/2025. (LNJ) (Entered: 05/12/2025)	RECAP
	May 12, 2025	A Docket Text Order
30	May 16, 2025	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Defendants Doug Collins, Elon Musk, Office of Management and Budget, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump, United States Office of Government Ethics, Russell Vought. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law ISO Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Holt, Samuel) (Entered: 05/16/2025)	RECAP
31	May 30, 2025	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 05/30/2025)	RECAP
32	June 2, 2025	Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants Plaintiff's 31 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim. (Response to Court due by 6/13/2025.) Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 6/2/2025. (TLR) (Entered: 06/02/2025)	RECAP
	June 2, 2025	A Docket Text Order with Schedules
33	June 13, 2025	Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 06/13/2025)	RECAP
34	June 14, 2025	Supplemental re 33 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) Modified on 6/16/2025; corrected from motion to supplement (JAB). (Entered: 06/14/2025)	RECAP
35	June 14, 2025	MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 33 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 06/14/2025)	Clearinghouse
36	June 16, 2025	Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants Plaintiff's 33 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim. (Response to Court due by 6/27/2025.) Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 6/16/2025. (LNJ) (Entered: 06/16/2025)	RECAP
	June 16, 2025	A Docket Text Order with Schedules
37	June 27, 2025	Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Consent by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 06/27/2025)	RECAP
38	July 1, 2025	Docket Text ORDER: The Court grants Plaintiff's 37 Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim. The Court does not anticipate granting further extensions. (Response to Court due by 7/7/2025.) Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/1/2025. (LNJ) (Entered: 07/01/2025)	RECAP
	July 1, 2025	A Docket Text Order with Schedules
39	July 7, 2025	RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) Modified text and event type on 7/8/2025 (LNJ). (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
40	July 7, 2025	MEMORANDUM in Support re 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) Modified text on 7/8/2025 (LNJ). (Entered: 07/07/2025)	RECAP
41	July 8, 2025	MOTION for Leave to File as an Attachment a Proposed Order by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Motion for Leave, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Motion to Deny)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 07/08/2025)	RECAP
42	July 9, 2025	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time and Extension of Time to File Responsive Documents to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint By Consent by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 07/09/2025)	RECAP
43	July 11, 2025	ORDER: Accordingly, the Court grants Plaintiff's 42 Consent Motion for Leave to File Out of Time and for Extension of Time. The Court also denies without prejudice Plaintiff's 41 Motion for Leave. Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/11/2025. (LNJ) (Entered: 07/11/2025)	Clearinghouse
44	July 17, 2025	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 39 MOTION for Relief From Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint of Defendants filed by Defendants Doug Collins, Elon Musk, Office of Management and Budget, The Department of Government Efficiency, Donald J. Trump, United States Office of Government Ethics, Russell Vought. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 07/17/2025)	Clearinghouse
45	July 24, 2025	ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Accordingly, the Court orders Plaintiff to, no later than July 29, 2025, show cause--i.e., explain--(i) why Plaintiff has not filed either of the documents referenced as forthcoming in its motion for leave, doc. 42 at 11-12; (ii) why the Court should not dismiss this case without prejudice for failure to prosecute; and (iii) why the Court should not summarily grant Defendants' pending motion to dismiss, doc. 30 . Plaintiff's failure to comply with any part of this show-cause order may result in the Court dismissing this case without prejudice. (Show Cause Response due by 7/29/2025.) Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/24/2025. (TLR) (Entered: 07/24/2025)	Clearinghouse
46	July 29, 2025	RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 45 Order to Show Cause,, by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 07/29/2025)	Clearinghouse
47	July 30, 2025	MOTION to Supplement 46 Response to Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 07/30/2025)	RECAP
48	Aug. 8, 2025	Order to Show Cause	Clearinghouse
49	Aug. 15, 2025	Withdraw as Attorney/Firm	RECAP
50	Aug. 18, 2025	Relief	Clearinghouse
50	Aug. 18, 2025	Relief	Clearinghouse
51	Aug. 18, 2025	Memorandum in Support of Motion	Clearinghouse
	Sept. 8, 2025	A Docket Text Order with Schedules
53	Sept. 9, 2025	Memorandum in Opposition to Motion	Clearinghouse
54	Jan. 22, 2026	MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: The Court grants Defendants' 30 Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which the Court can grant relief. The Court dismisses this case with prejudice. Knowles v. TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 2 F.4th 751, 758 (8th Cir. 2021). A separate order of dismissal accompanies this memorandum and order. The Court denies Plaintiff's 39 Countermotion and its 50 Motion to Convert. Finally, the Court denies Plaintiff's 47 Motion to Supplement and its request for preliminary injunctive relief, doc. 1 at 148, as moot. The Court grants Defendants' 49 Motion to Withdraw Counsel. (Attorney Bradley P. Humphreys terminated.) Signed by Chief District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 1/22/2026. (TLR)	RECAP
55	Jan. 22, 2026	Order of Dismissal (case) or (Stipulation of Dismissal of case)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 13, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a non-profit corporation in Missouri, comprised of "nonpartisan citizen members across the United States." Its aim to protect the Constitution and the rule of law.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Governmental Efficiency

Donald J. Trump (in his official capacity)

Office of Management and Budget

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. §§ 1001 et seq.

Mandamus, 28 U.S.C. § 1361

Constitutional Clause(s):

Separation of Powers

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:25-cv-00311

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Government services

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Civil Service

DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Trump, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/46221/ (last updated 10/27/2025).