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Brehm v. Marocco

Filed on behalf of

President of the U.S. African Development Foundation

In response to the Trump administration's efforts to

Eliminate government offices, advisory councils, and more

Case Number

1:25-cv-00660

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Filed

March 6, 2025

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Relief Outcomes

Temporary Restraining Order

Denied

Preliminary Injunction

Denied

Motion for Summary Judgment

Denied

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Summary

Ward Brehm, President of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), has sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in response to its attempt to access USADF, remove Brehm as its President, and shut down the agency. The suit challenges DOGE's violation of the Appointments Clause and African Development Foundation Act.

Plaintiffs

Ward Brehm

Plaintiffs' Counsel

Democracy Forward

Defendants

Acting Deputy Administrator Peter Marocco Director Sergio Gor U.S. DOGE Service U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization Acting Administrator Amy Gleason Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian President Donald J. Trump

Documents

Reply in support of Preliminary Injunction, Reply in support of summary judgment

Brehm v. Marocco - Reply in Support of Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction

April 4, 2025

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Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion for Summary Judgment

Brehm v. Marocco - Motion for Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction

March 21, 2025

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