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May 11, 2026
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COMPLAINT against JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12412240) filed by THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION, CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons DOI, # 3 Summons Burgum, # 4 Summons NPS, # 5 Summons Bowron, # 6 Summons USAO-DC, # 7 Summons DOJ)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/11/2026) (znmw). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
1 Civil Cover Sheet
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2 Summons DOI
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3 Summons Burgum
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4 Summons NPS
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5 Summons Bowron
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6 Summons USAO-DC
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7 Summons DOJ
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May 11, 2026
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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION to Stay Pursuant to Section 705 by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Charles A. Birnbaum, # 2 Exhibit A: April 27, 2026, email from Wennerstrom to Stidham, # 3 Exhibit B: May 5, 2026, email from Wennerstrom to Stidham, # 4 Exhibit C: May 7-8, 2026, email exchange between Wennerstrom and Loichinger, # 5 Declaration of James Garland)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
1 Declaration of Charles A. Birnbaum
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2 Exhibit A: April 27, 2026, email from Wennerstrom to Stidham
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3 Exhibit B: May 5, 2026, email from Wennerstrom to Stidham
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4 Exhibit C: May 7-8, 2026, email exchange between Wennerstrom and Loichinger
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5 Declaration of James Garland
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May 11, 2026
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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE as to Jessica Bowron filed by THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION, CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM.(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Wilfred Mead on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mead, Joseph) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Kristofcak on behalf of CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION (Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION re 1 Complaint, 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Pursuant to Section 705 and Notice of TRO to Opposing Party. (Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by John Karl Heise on behalf of All Defendants (Heise, John) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (znmw)
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May 11, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. In light of Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that by 5:00 pm EDT on May 12, 2026, the Parties shall meet, confer, and file a Joint Status Report addressing the following issues: (1) a proposed briefing schedule for the 2 Motion; (2) a statement addressing whether a hearing on the 2 Motion is necessary, and if so, a proposed date and time for such a hearing; and (3) a statement addressing whether the Parties anticipate factual disputes between affiants. The Parties may also address any other issues that they believe will be helpful to the Court. Any disagreements should be noted in the Joint Status Report. Plaintiffs shall notify counsel for Defendants of the contents of this Minute Order. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/11/2026. (lccjn1)
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May 12, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Nathaniel Avi Gideon Zelinsky on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants file their response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and/or Stay of Agency Action on or before May 18, 2026; Plaintiffs file their reply (if any) on or before May 19, 2026; and the parties appear for an in-person hearing on May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 17. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/12/2026. (lccjn1)
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May 14, 2026
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STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/14/2026. (lccjn1) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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May 18, 2026
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RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Pursuant to Section 705 filed by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dr. Kevin Greiss, # 2 Exhibit A to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 1/2), # 3 Exhibit A to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 2/2), # 4 Exhibit B to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 1/2), # 5 Exhibit B to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 2/2), # 6 Exhibit C to Greiss Declaration, # 7 Exhibit D to Greiss Declaration, # 8 Exhibit E to Greiss Declaration, # 9 Exhibit F to Greiss Declaration, # 10 Exhibit G to Greiss Declaration, # 11 Exhibit H to Greiss Declaration, # 12 Exhibit I to Greiss Declaration, # 13 Exhibit J to Greiss Declaration, # 14 Exhibit K to Greiss Declaration, # 15 Exhibit L to Greiss Declaration, # 16 Text of Proposed Order)(Heise, John) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
1 Declaration of Dr. Kevin Greiss
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2 Exhibit A to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 1/2)
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3 Exhibit A to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 2/2)
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4 Exhibit B to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 1/2)
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5 Exhibit B to Greiss Declaration (Pt. 2/2)
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6 Exhibit C to Greiss Declaration
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7 Exhibit D to Greiss Declaration
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8 Exhibit E to Greiss Declaration
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9 Exhibit F to Greiss Declaration
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10 Exhibit G to Greiss Declaration
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11 Exhibit H to Greiss Declaration
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12 Exhibit I to Greiss Declaration
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13 Exhibit J to Greiss Declaration
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14 Exhibit K to Greiss Declaration
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15 Exhibit L to Greiss Declaration
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16 Text of Proposed Order
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May 19, 2026
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REPLY to opposition to motion re 2 Motion for TRO,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Motion to Stay,, filed by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Birnbaum Supplemental, # 2 Exhibit D: Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say - The New York Times, # 3 Exhibit E: Photos)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
1 Declaration Birnbaum Supplemental
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2 Exhibit D: Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials
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May 20, 2026
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION re 1 Complaint, . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Certified Mail Receipts)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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May 20, 2026
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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by LANCE GOODEN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(King, Kevin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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May 21, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Marissa Ann Piropato on behalf of All Defendants (Piropato, Marissa) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
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May 21, 2026
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Motion Hearing
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May 21, 2026
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Motion Hearing held on 5/21/2026 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Pursuant to Section 705. Motion Taken Under Advisement. Further Order and Memorandum Opinion to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne. (zcam)
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May 26, 2026
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AMICUS BRIEF by LANCE GOODEN. (znmw) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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May 26, 2026
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Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief
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May 26, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that U.S. Representative Lance Gooden's 15 Consent Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae is GRANTED. The clerk of court shall docket Representative Gooden's amicus brief. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/26/2026. (lccjn1)
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June 3, 2026
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NOTICE by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Heise, John) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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June 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay Pursuant to Section 705 (Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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June 15, 2026
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June 15, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. In light of Plaintiffs' withdrawal of their motion for emergency relief, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and file a joint status report on or before June 17, 2026, proposing a schedule for further proceedings. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 6/15/2026. (lccjn1)
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June 17, 2026
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Joint STATUS REPORT by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Heise, John) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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June 22, 2026
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NOTICE re: Recent Developments by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION re 20 Status Report (Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
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June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' 21 Supplemental Notice, the Court hereby ORDERS that Defendants shall file a response on or before June 24, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 6/22/2026. (lccjn1)
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June 24, 2026
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RESPONSE (Response to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Notice) by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR re 21 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Frank Lands)(Heise, John) Modified event on 6/25/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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June 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 20 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby ORDERS the following schedule: Plaintiffs shall file an amended complaint, if any, on or before July 2, 2026; Defendants shall file their Motion to Dismiss on or before July 17, 2026; Plaintiffs shall file their response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss on or before July 31, 2026; and Defendants shall file their reply on or before August 7, 2026. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 6/29/2026. (lccjn1)
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July 2, 2026
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR filed by CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION, CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline against original complaint)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
1 Exhibit Redline against original complaint
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July 16, 2026
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MOTION for Discovery Limited Expedited Discovery to Preserve Evidence by CHARLES A. BIRNBAUM, CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mead, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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July 17, 2026
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Heise, John) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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