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A.P. v. Budowich

No. 25-5109 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Argued
Nov 24, 2025
Filed
Apr 10, 2025
Filed (CL)
Apr 10, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The government appealed Judge McFadden's preliminary injunction requiring the reinstatement of Associated Press reporters.


The Application

History

Judge McFadden found that AP reporters demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on their First Amendment claim, that removal caused irreparable harm to their reporting capacity, and that the balance of equities favored protection of press freedom. The government appeals this preliminary injunction determination.

The Conclusion

The appeal is pending in the CADC, with the preliminary injunction requiring reinstatement currently in effect pending the appellate decision.

Federal Court TMR-918ef08b Removal of AP Reporters <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-00532 May 18, 2026
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