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Mark Zaid v. Executive Office of the President

No. 26-5009 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Argued
May 14, 2026
Filed
Jan 13, 2026
Filed (CL)
Jan 13, 2026
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The government appealed the preliminary injunction preventing the administration from giving effect to the security clearance revocation or denial of access to classified material pursuant to the March 22 presidential memorandum.


The Application

History

The lower court found sufficient grounds to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the security clearance revocation, indicating it believed Zaid demonstrated likelihood of success on a constitutional claim. The government now appeals that injunction, challenging either the merits or the injunction's appropriateness.

The Conclusion

The appeal is pending before CADC. The outcome will determine whether the preliminary injunction stands and whether Zaid can proceed on the underlying constitutional challenge to the clearance revocation.

Federal Court TMR-79c65984 Revocation of Security Clearance <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-01365 Jul 11, 2026
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