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League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President

Filed on behalf of
A coalition of nonprofits engaged in voter registration
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00946
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Filed
March 31, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Relief Outcomes
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Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Injunction Scope
Nationwide (non-APA)
21
Summary
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Secure Families Initiative, and Arizona Students' Association have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order 14248, which would grant the president unprecedented power over the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The plaintiffs argue that Executive Order 14248 defies the separation of powers defined in the Constitution and violates statute by undermining the independence of the EAC. On April 3, 2025 this case was consolidated with Democratic National Committee v. Trump (No. 25-cv-0952) and League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump (25-cv-0955).
Plaintiffs
League of United Latin American Citizens Secure Families Initiative Arizona Students' Association
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Democracy Defenders Fund Campaign Legal Center
Defendants
Executive Office of the President U.S. Election Assistance Commission Executive Director Brianna Schletz Commissioner Donald L. Palmer Commissioner Thomas Hicks Commissioner Christy McCormick Commissioner Benjamin W. Hovland U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Peter B. Hegseth Federal Voting Assistance Program Director J. Scott Wiedmann

Documents

Motion for Summary Judgment, Opposition to Summary Judgment
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President - Partial Motion for Summary Judgment
September 17, 2025
Motion for Summary Judgment
LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS v. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT - DNC Plaintiffs Memorandum ISO Motion for Summary Judgment
July 11, 2025