Buckingham v. Federal Bureau of Prisons

Court
W.D. Wash.
Docket number
2:25-cv-00701
Filed
Last filing
Assigned judge
Ricardo S. Martinez
Referred judge
David W. Christel
Nature of suit
550 Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause
42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
Plaintiff
Case
Buckingham v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
Cite
Buckingham v. Fed. Bureau of Prisons, No. 2:25-cv-00701 (W.D. Wash. filed Apr. 14, 2025)
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54ANSWER to 38 Amended Complaint,, by Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem.(Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 07/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
55DISCOVERY DEADLINES. The Court establishes the following discovery deadlines: The deadline for the parties' FRCP 26(f) conference is July 29, 2025. This conference shall be by direct and personal communication, whether that be a facetoface meeting or a telephonic conference. The initial disclosure deadline is August 19, 2025. Counsel and any pro se parties are directed to confer and provide the Court with a Discovery Plan by August 26, 2025. Signed by Judge David W. Christel. (MDH) (Entered: 07/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
56CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/28/2025 8/20/2025, (Kipnis, Brian) Modified noting date per 64 order on 8/7/2025 (MDH). (Entered: 07/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
57DECLARATION of George Cho filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem re 56 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 07/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
58Unopposed MOTION to Seal, filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem. Noting Date 7/24/2025, (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 07/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
59SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit D to Cho Declaration by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem re 58 Unopposed MOTION to Seal, 57 Declaration, (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 07/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
60Stipulated MOTION on Joint Briefing Schedule for Cross-Motions and [Proposed] Order, filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem. Noting Date 7/25/2025, (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 07/25/2025)Open(opens another site)
61ORDER granting 60 Stipulated Motion on Joint Briefing Schedule for Cross-Motions. The remaining briefing deadlines are modified as follows: Plaintiff's reply in support of motion and response to cross-motion due August 13, 2025. Defendant's reply in support of cross-motion due August 20, 2025. The Clerk's Office is directed to re-note the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 46 ) to August 20, 2025, so that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 46 ) and the Cross-Motion and Response (Dkt. 56 ) are both noted for consideration on August 20, 2025. Signed by Judge David W. Christel.(MDH) (Entered: 07/25/2025)Open(opens another site)
62ORDER granting 50 Motion to Seal; granting 58 Motion to Seal. The parties have provided compelling reasons to seal the requested documents, there appear to be no less restrictive alternatives available, and as the motions are unopposed, the pending Unopposed Motions to Seal (Dkts. 50, 58 ) are GRANTED. The exhibits at Docket Entries at 51 and 59 shall remain under seal, signed by Judge David W. Christel.(MDH) (Entered: 07/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
63Stipulated MOTION -- Joint Stipulation re Defendants' Discovery Responses and Briefing Schedule and [Proposed Order]--, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. Noting Date 8/6/2025, (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
64ORDER granting 63 Stipulated Motion re Defendants' Discovery Responses and Briefing Schedule. The Court hereby grants the parties request to modify the briefing schedule for pending motions, with briefing deadlines modified as follows: Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Cross-Motion to Dismiss or Stay and Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction due August 21, 2025. Defendants' Reply in Support of Defendants Motion to Dismiss or Stay due August 28, 2025. The Clerk's Office is directed to re-note the Motions (Dkts. 46, 56 ) for August 28, 2025. Signed by Judge David W. Christel.(MDH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
65Proposed MOTION for Protective Order Stipulated Protective Order, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/13/2025)Open(opens another site)
66STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re Parties' 65 Stipulated MOTION for Protective Order. Signed by Judge David W. Christel. (MW) (Entered: 08/15/2025)Open(opens another site)
67REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham, TO RESPONSE to 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
68Supplemental DECLARATION of Dr. Dan H. Karasic filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
69DECLARATION of Chris N. Ryder filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-3 Filed Under Seal)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
70MOTION to Seal Exhibits to Declaration in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/21/2025, (Ryder, Chris) Modified text on 8/22/2025 (ZMG). (Entered: 08/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
71SEALED DOCUMENT In Support of Declaration of Chris Ryder by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 70 MOTION to Seal, 69 Declaration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
72ORDER granting Plaintiff's 70 Motion to Seal. Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 to the Declaration of Chris N. Ryder in Support of Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Response to Defendants Cross-Motion to Dismiss or Stay SHALL remain under seal. Signed by Judge David W. Christel.(MW) (Entered: 08/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
73JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 5-7. Filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham.(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 08/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
74REPLY, filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem, TO RESPONSE to 56 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 08/27/2025)Open(opens another site)
75NOTICE of Hearing on Motions re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 56 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : The court will not provide remote public access for this hearing. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2025 at 09:30 AM via Zoom before Judge David W. Christel.(KEB) (Entered: 09/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
76NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 67 Reply to Response to Motion to Dismiss or Stay at Section 111.A.1 by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nguyen v. Scott)(Nanfelt, Nathan) (Entered: 09/11/2025)Open(opens another site)
77MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge David W. Christel- Dep Clerk: Kim Brye; Pla Counsel: Chris Ryder, Nicandro Iannacci; Def Counsel: Brian Kipnis; CR: Debbie Zurn; Time of Hearing: 9:30 AM; Session #: Zoom Hearing; Motion Hearing held on 9/12/2025 re 46 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Nani Love Buckingham, 56 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE filed by Defendants. Court hears oral argument regarding motions and takes under advisement. Report and Recommendation to be issued. (KEB) (Entered: 09/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
78TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham for proceedings held on 09/12/2025 re 77 Motion Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Chris N Ryder.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Debbie Zurn ([email address removed], [telephone number removed]) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 09/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
79REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. The undersigned recommends Buckingham's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 46 ) be granted and a preliminary injunction be issued ordering Defendants to provide Buckingham with medical consultations for speech therapy, laser hair removal, and facial feminization surgery. The undersigned also recommends the Court decline to impose a bond requirement. Last, the undersigned recommends Defendants' cross-motion to stay or dismiss (Dkt. 56 ) be denied without prejudice. Objections to this Report and Recommendation, if any, should be filed with the Clerk and served upon all parties to this suit not later than fourteen (14) days from the date on which this Report and Recommendation is signed. If no timely objections are filed, the matter will be ready for consideration by the District Judge on 10/8/2025 10/6/2025 10/3/2025. Signed by Judge David W. Christel. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(MW) Modified on 9/26/2025 (MW). Modified noting date per chambers on 10/3/2025 (ZMG). (Entered: 09/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
80NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 9/12/2025 before Judge David W. Christel.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Debbie Zurn, [email address removed], [telephone number removed]. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/18/2025, (DZ) (Entered: 09/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
81Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Deadline to File Objections and [Proposed] Order, filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem. Noting Date 9/25/2025, (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 09/25/2025)Open(opens another site)
82ORDER granting Parties' 81 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Deadline to File Objections. The deadline for objections to the Report & Recommendation (Dkt. 79 ) is extended to October 6, 2025. The Clerk's Office is directed to re-note the Report and Recommendation to October 6, 2025. Signed by Judge David W. Christel.(MW) (Entered: 09/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
83MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge David W. Christel- Dep Clerk: Kim Brye; Pla Counsel: Chris Ryder, Nicandro Iannacci; Def Counsel: Brian Kipnis; Time of Hearing: 11:00 AM; Courtroom: Zoom;Telephone Motion/Conference The Court heard a telephonic motion wherein Defendants requested a stay of these proceedings. Specifically, Defendants requested the Court stay the pending deadline to file objections and a deadline to respond to pending discovery requests. The Court heard argument from Brian Kipnis, on behalf of the defendants, and from Chris Ryder, on behalf of the plaintiff. After hearing argument, the Court took a brief recess. Court resumed and the Court granted-in-part and denied-in-part the motion as follows: Objections are due on or before October 8, 2025 and Defendants' deadline to respond to the pending discovery requests is extended to October 27, 2025. All other requests were denied. (KEB) (Entered: 10/02/2025)Open(opens another site)
84OBJECTIONS by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem to 79 Report and Recommendations,,,,. Noting Date 10/22/2025, (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 10/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
85RESPONSE to 84 OBJECTIONS by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem to 79 Report and Recommendations,,,,. filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 10/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
86DECLARATION of Chris N. Ryder filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 84 OBJECTIONS by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem to 79 Report and Recommendations,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hearing Transcript - Motion Preliminary Injunction Cross Motion to Dismiss)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 10/21/2025)Open(opens another site)
87ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS AND DENYING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. The Court ADOPTS IN PART the Report and Recommendation, Dkt. # 79 . Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. # 46, is GRANTED IN PART. Defendants Cross-Motion, Dkt. # 56, is DENIED AND GRANTED IN PART. Plaintiff's claims and requested relief that are duplicative of the Kingdom class are DISMISSED. Plaintiff will file a second amended complaint consistent with this Order within twenty-one (21) days of this Order. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (APH) (Entered: 11/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
88Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) United States Department of Justice, A Cooper, Christopher A Bina, Transgender Executive Council, William K Marshall, III, Kevin Posalski, Pullen, Haynick, M Rios-Marques, United States of America, Bowlin, Andrew Cooper, Robert McGinnis, McKone, J Epplin, Pam Bondi, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Shane Salem, McGinnis, Donald Trump, Posalski, Dana R DiGiacomo filed by Nani Love Buckingham. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
89ANSWER to 88 Amended Complaint,, by Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem.(Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 12/17/2025)Open(opens another site)
90ORDER TO FILE REVISED JOINT STATUS REPORT. The Court directs the parties to meet and confer and submit a revised JSR on or before January 9, 2026. After the revised JSR has been filed, the Court will enter a scheduling order. Signed by Judge David W. Christel. (MW) (Entered: 12/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
91MOTION for Order to Show Cause, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/13/2026, (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
92DECLARATION of Chris N. Ryder filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
93DECLARATION of Nani Love Buckingham filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
94DECLARATION of Dr. Dan H. Karasic filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
95MOTION to Seal Documents In Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Order to Show Cause, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/13/2026, (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
96SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham re 95 MOTION to Seal Documents In Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3)(Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 12/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
97RESPONSE, by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem, to 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . (Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 01/06/2026)Open(opens another site)
98DECLARATION of Brian C. Kipnis filed by Defendants Christopher A Bina, Pam Bondi, Andrew Cooper, Dana R DiGiacomo, Federal Bureau of Prisons, William K Marshall, III, Robert McGinnis, Kevin Posalski, Shane Salem re 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Kipnis, Brian) (Entered: 01/06/2026)Open(opens another site)
99JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 3-5. (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 01/09/2026)Open(opens another site)
100REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham, TO RESPONSE to 91 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 01/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
101NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Elizabeth W Tarbell for Plaintiff Nani Love Buckingham. (Ryder, Chris) (Entered: 06/16/2026)Open(opens another site)
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