JENNER AND BLOCK LLP v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Case page of JENNER AND BLOCK LLP v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Overview edit
Case Summary:
President Trump issued an Executive Order [1] targeting Jenner & Block, who responded by suing to have the EO ruled unconstitutional, and to enjoin any part of the government from implementing it.
Case Status:
The District of D.C. ruled in favor of Jenner & Block, blocking the EO. The DoJ has appealed that ruling to the D.C. Circuit, where the briefing schedule is ongoing.
Upcoming Events:
| Date | Summary | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | First round of statements due from both sides to the appelate court. | D.C. Circuit |
| 2025-09-05 | First round of dispositive motions due from both sides to the appelate court. | D.C. Circuit |
Topics Involved:
Courts Involved:
| Court Level | Court | Docket Number | Judge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Courts of Appeals | D.C. Circuit | 25-5265 | Not Available |
| Federal Trial Courts | District of D.C. | 1:25-cv-00916 | John D. Bates |
Detailed Timeline edit
List of all events in this case:
| Date | Summary | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint filed. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-03-28 | Motion for TRO filed. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-03-28 | Hearing held on TRO motion. Transcript: SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-03-28 | Motion for TRO granted. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-04-08 | Motion for summary judgement filed. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-04-08 | DoJ files motion to dismiss. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-04-17 | DoJ opposes Jenner & Block's motion for summary judgement. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-04-28 | Hearing on motions to dismiss & for summary judgement. | District of D.C. |
| 2025-05-14 | Jenner & Block amends their earlier motions so that all executive agencies & departments would be enjoined from implementing the EO. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-05-15 | The DoJ opposes the amendment to apply any injunctions to all executive agencies & departments. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-05-20 | Jenner & Block alerts the court that in another case the DoJ reported to a court "that a Jenner attorney's security clearance had been suspended," and that "this development, in addition to the recent suspension of security clearances of lawyers at WilmerHale, ... further underscores the need for the permanent injunctive relief that Jenner has requested, including with respect to Section 2 of the challenged Executive Order [regarding security clearances]." SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-05-23 | Summary judgement granted. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-06-22 | The Circuit Court stes the motions schedule, with statements of issues & procedural motions due August 21, 2025, and dispositive motions due September 5, 2025. | D.C. Circuit |
| 2025-07-21 | The DoJ alerts the District court that they have filed an appel to the D.C. Circuit. SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-07-22 | The Circuit Court receives the DoJ's appeal of the District Court's ruling against the Executive Order targeting Jenner & Block. | D.C. Circuit |
| 2025-08-21 | First round of statements due from both sides to the appelate court. | D.C. Circuit |
| 2025-09-05 | First round of dispositive motions due from both sides to the appelate court. | D.C. Circuit |