Legal Actions

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Filed on behalf of
Sara Aviel, the former-President of the Inter-American Foundation
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00778
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Filed
March 17, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Relief Outcomes
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Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Motion for Summary Judgment
Granted
10
Injunction Scope
Not Nationwide
20
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Denied
16
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Denied
26
Summary
Sara Aviel, in her personal capacity and in her official capacity as President of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), sued the Trump administration after she was removed from her position. Plaintiff argues that her termination was unlawful and violates the Inter-American Foundation Act, the Appointments Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Plaintiffs
Sara Aviel
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Zuckerman Spaeder
Defendants
Director Sergio Gor Acting Deputy Administrator Peter Marocco U.S. DOGE Service U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization Acting Administrator Amy Gleason Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian Secretary Scott Bessent President Donald J. Trump

Documents

Reply in support of summary judgment
Aviel v. Gor - Reply in Support of Summary Judgment
May 14, 2025
Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Aviel v. Gor - Opposition to Stay Pending Appeal
April 14, 2025