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In re: Elon Musk

No. 25-5072 Circuit · Decided Decided
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Decided
Jul 11, 2025
Filed
Mar 18, 2025
Filed (CL)
Mar 18, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

The government filed a petition for a writ of mandamus regarding Judge Chutkan's discovery order against White House defendants.

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The Application

History

The government sought mandamus relief arguing that the discovery order imposed on White House defendants exceeded proper scope or conflicted with executive privilege or separation-of-powers principles governing discovery in cases involving Executive Branch officials.

The Conclusion

The Court decided the mandamus petition, establishing the applicable standard for discovery orders against White House defendants and the scope of judicial authority to compel such discovery.

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Docket

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Outcome History (2)

  1. Mar 26, 2025 Circuit
    Stay granted Full relief Unreviewed

    Emergency motion for stay granted, district court’s order stayed pending further order of the court.

  2. Jul 11, 2025 Circuit
    Stay denied Relief denied Unreviewed

    Mandamus petition denied, stay lifted, case returned to active docket.

Federal Court TMR-e61e64aa DOGE <br> Appeal of 8:25-cv-00430 May 18, 2026
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