25-1282·CIVIL

American Federation of Teachers v. Scott Bessent

Vacated & Remanded

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether district court erred in granting preliminary injunction prohibiting disclosure of personally identifiable. information to DOGE affiliates at federal agencies.

Argument Date

May 5, 2025

Argument Time

3:00 p.m.

Panel

Courtroom

Red Courtroom (Room 412)

Lower Court Judge

Boardman

Panel

Judge King

Judge Agee

Judge Richardson

Citation

CaseAmerican Federation of Teachers v. Scott Bessent, No. 25-1282 (4th Cir. Aug. 12, 2025)

PanelKing, Agee & Richardson, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Jack Starcher

per CA4 audio archive

John Schwab III

per CA4 audio archive

Opinions

Majority
by Richardson
August 12, 2025
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Dissent
by King
August 12, 2025
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Disposition

Court: Vacated and remanded
Normalized: Vacated & Remanded

August 12, 2025