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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
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Motion for Summary Judgment
Denied
12
Preliminary Injunction
Denied
4
Temporary Restraining Order
Denied
1
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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 Foundation
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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