DUNN et al v. AUSTIN et al

District Of Columbia District Court
Judge:	Dabney L Friedrich
Case #:	1:25-cv-01844
Nature of Suit	440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause	28:1331 Fed. Question: Violation 5th & 8th Amendme

Case Filed:

Jun 12, 2025

Last checked: Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 2:28 AM EST

Defendant ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL U.S. Capitol Room SB-16 Washington, DC 20515	Represented By Jeremy S. Simon Doj-Usao contact info
Defendant THOMAS AUSTIN	Represented By Jeremy S. Simon Doj-Usao contact info
Movant BRIAN MOCK P.O. BOX 152 Lynd, MN 56157
Movant CINDY LOU YOUNG 20 Central Street Bristol, NH 03222
Plaintiff HARRY DUNN	Represented By Brendan Ballou Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. contact info Kathleen Lillian Millian Terris, Pravlik & Millian, LLP contact info
Plaintiff DANIEL HODGES	Represented By Brendan Ballou Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. contact info Kathleen Lillian Millian Terris, Pravlik & Millian, LLP contact info

1.	Police officers file civil lawsuit seeking court order to hang Jan. 6 plaque at U.S. Capitol (cbsnews.com)
	Submitted Mon 06/16/2025

Docket last updated: 02/23/2026 11:59 PM EST

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
37		37 notice Notice (Other) Tue 01/27 6:18 PM NOTICE Regarding Motion for Injunction by Proposed Intervenor by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN re34 Motion for Permanent Injunction (Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
36		36 notice Notice (Other) Wed 01/21 1:41 PM NOTICE by CINDY LOU YOUNG re34 Motion for Permanent Injunction (znmw) Related: [-]
Thursday, January 15, 2026
35		35 respm Reply to opposition to motion Thu 01/15 7:23 PM REPLY to opposition to motion re27 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN. (Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
Friday, January 09, 2026
34		34 motion Permanent Injunction Mon 01/12 5:35 PM MOTION for Permanent Injunction by CINDY LOU YOUNG.(znmw) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
33		33 respm Supplemental Memorandum Mon 01/12 4:15 PM SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re13 MOTION to Intervene filed by CINDY LOU YOUNG.(znmw) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit A
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
32		32 motion Hearing Motion For Order Mon 01/05 10:56 AM MOTION for Hearing re13 MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Order re13 MOTION to Intervene by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) Related: [-]
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
31		31 motion Stay Tue 12/30 2:49 PM MOTION to Stay Ruling re27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment by CINDY LOU YOUNG.(znmw) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Appendix
		order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 12/30 4:12 PM MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants'30 Partially Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the defendants shall, on or before January 15, 2026, file a reply in support of their27 Motion to Dismiss. The Court is not inclined to grant any further extensions of this deadline. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 30, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Monday, December 29, 2025
30		30 motion Extension of Time to Mon 12/29 7:22 PM MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN.(Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
29		29 14 pgs respm Memorandum in opposition to motion Tue 12/23 4:10 PM Memorandum in opposition to re27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Statement of Facts,
		Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
28		28 motion Stay Wed 12/10 2:56 PM MOTION to Stay Briefing re27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (znmw) Related: [-]
27		27 motion Dismiss Summary Judgment Tue 12/09 7:00 PM MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively , MOTION for Summary Judgment by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN.(Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Local Rule 7(h) Statement,
		Att: 2 Declaration of Jason McIntyre,
		Att: 3 Proposed Order
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
		order .Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 11/19 3:13 PM MINUTE ORDER denying leave to file the26 Notice of Default in light of the Court's pending decision as to Young's13 Motion to Intervene. Consistent with the Court's Standing Order No. 25-59 and Minute Order of September 25, 2025, the defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before December 9, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 19, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
26		26 notice Notice (Other) Wed 11/19 1:39 PM NOTICE of Default by CINDY LOU YOUNG (znmw) Related: [-]
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
25		25 motion Extension of Time to Wed 09/24 5:04 PM MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint (Partially Opposed) by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN.(Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Proposed Order
		order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 09/24 5:57 PM MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' partially opposed25 Motion for an Extension. Accordingly, the defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before October 17, 2025. The Court is not inclined to grant any further extensions. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on September 24, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Friday, August 15, 2025
		order .Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Fri 08/15 5:24 PM MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants'24 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Accordingly, the defendants shall file their answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before September 30, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 15, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Thursday, August 14, 2025
24		24 motion Extension of Time to Thu 08/14 2:40 PM Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN.(Simon, Jeremy) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
23		23 notice Notice (Other) Thu 07/17 2:31 PM NOTICE Regarding Lack of Service by BRIAN MOCK (zdp) Related: [-]
22		22 5 pgs respm Reply to opposition to motion Thu 07/17 2:29 PM REPLY to opposition to motion re12 Motion to Intervene filed by BRIAN MOCK. (zdp) Related: [-]
Monday, July 14, 2025
21		21 service Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant Mon 07/14 2:10 PM RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. THOMAS AUSTIN served on 6/25/2025 (Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
20		20 service Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant Mon 07/14 2:08 PM RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL served on 6/25/2025 (Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
19		19 service Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney Mon 07/14 1:55 PM RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/20/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/19/2025. (Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
Friday, July 11, 2025
18		18 respm Reply to opposition to motion Mon 07/14 12:36 PM REPLY to opposition to motion re13 Motion to Intervene filed by CINDY LOU YOUNG. (zdp) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
17		17 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/08 5:00 PM NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Ballou on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
Thursday, July 03, 2025
		order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 07/03 2:38 PM MINUTE ORDER granting15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). [LINK:Click for instructions] . So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on July 3, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
16		16 8 pgs respm Memorandum in opposition to motion Tue 07/01 3:53 PM Memorandum in opposition to re13 MOTION to Intervene,12 MOTION to Intervene filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Millian, Kathleen) Related: [-]
15		15 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 07/01 3:49 PM MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brendan Ballou, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11790356. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Millian, Kathleen) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Affidavit of Brendan Ballou,
		Att: 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing,
		Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
14		14 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/01 3:15 PM NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Lillian Millian on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Millian, Kathleen) Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
13		13 motion Intervene Wed 06/18 4:24 PM MOTION to Intervene by CINDY LOU YOUNG.(zdp) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
12		12 motion Intervene Wed 06/18 3:14 PM MOTION to Intervene by BRIAN MOCK. ( #1 Proposed Answer and Opposition) (zdp). Modified docket text on 6/18/2025 (zdp) Related: [-]
Sunday, June 15, 2025
11		11 misc Sealed Document Wed 06/18 12:10 PM SEALED Notice filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. re3 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zdp) Related: [-]
		order Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal Sun 06/15 9:38 PM MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiff's3 Motion for Leave to File Notice Under Seal. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the3 Motion and to file the [3-1] Notice under seal. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 15, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
Friday, June 13, 2025
10		10 order .Order Fri 06/13 2:16 PM STANDARD ORDER for Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 13, 2025. (lcdlf2) Related: [-]
9		9 service Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG Fri 06/13 9:29 AM SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(zmtm) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Notice and Consent
		utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 06/13 9:20 AM Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zmtm) Related: [-]
Thursday, June 12, 2025
8		8 cmp Request for Summons to Issue Thu 06/12 6:56 PM REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to The D.C. U.S. Attorney filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
7		7 cmp Request for Summons to Issue Thu 06/12 6:55 PM REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To Thomas Austin filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
6		6 cmp Request for Summons to Issue Thu 06/12 6:54 PM REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To The Architect of the Capitol filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
5		5 cmp Request for Summons to Issue Thu 06/12 6:53 PM REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE To Attorney General filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
4		4 misc Errata Thu 06/12 6:50 PM ERRATA by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES re Notice of Error- New Case,,.(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Complaint,
		Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet,
		Att: 3 Thomas Austin Summons,
		Att: 4 Attorney General Summons,
		Att: 5 U.S. Attorney Summons,
		Att: 6 Architect of the Capitol Summons
3		3 motion Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal Thu 06/12 6:29 PM SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Appendix
2		2 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 06/12 8:26 AM NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Ballou on behalf of HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES (Ballou, Brendan) Related: [-]
1		1 13 pgs cmp Complaint Thu 06/12 8:20 AM COMPLAINT against ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL, THOMAS AUSTIN with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11751293) filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES.(Ballou, Brendan) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/12/2025) (zmtm) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
		Att: 2 Summons for the Architect of the Capitol,
		Att: 3 Summons for Thomas Austin,
		Att: 4 Summons for US Attorney
		notice Notice of Error- New Case Thu 06/12 9:44 AM NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm) Related: [-]

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