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Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE DEFENDANTS’ EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR STAY PENDING APPEAL [98] On September 10, 2025, the Court granted Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. [Dkt. 83]. Defendants filed a Notice of Appeal nearly a month later. [Dkt. 89]. The instant Ex Parte Application for Stay of the Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal (“Application”) was filed on October 15. [Dkt. 98]. Defendants contend that immediate, ex parte relief is required in light of the “No Kings” rally scheduled to take place in Los Angeles (and across the country) on October 18. Application at 2. They also assert various “workability” concerns and other substantive arguments largely mirroring those raised and addressed in prior briefing. Id. at 12–31. To justify ex parte relief, the moving party must show that its “cause will be irreparably prejudiced if the underlying motion is heard according to regular noticed motion procedures,” and that it is “without fault in creating the crisis that requires ex parte relief, or that the crisis occurred as a result of excusable neglect.” Mission Power Eng’g Co. v. Cont’l Cas. Co., 883 F. Supp. 488, 492 (C.D. Cal. 1995). Here, Defendants waited five weeks after the Court issued its injunction to file their Application, during which time the Court presumes Defendants complied with its order to disseminate the injunction. Furthermore, they waited almost three weeks from when they first indicated to Plaintiffs that they would be seeking a stay. Declaration of Peter Bibring in Opposition to Application ¶ 2 [Dkt. 100-1] (noting that Defendants notified Plaintiffs of their intent to move for a stay pending appeal on September 26, 2025). And Defendants waited over a

week from when they first filed their notice of appeal. Indeed, although they now assert urgency given the upcoming demonstrations, the protest has been well publicized for more than ten days. See Alexa Mae Asperin, List: 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests in Southern California on Oct. 18, Fox 11 L.A. (Oct. 7, 2025 at 10:48 PT), https://www.foxla.com/news/no-kings-day-anti-trump- protests-california-oct-18. In short, Defendants have not shown any exigency not of their own creation and therefore have not shown an entitlement to extraordinary relief. Notwithstanding these procedural deficiencies, the Court will address the merits of the arguments presented. To that end, the Court will issue a substantive order on the stay request no later than October 24, 2025. Given that a substantive opposition has already been filed, the matter is deemed submitted until then. All prior orders remain in full force and effect. IT IS SO ORDERED. Page 2 of 2 CI

Federal judge denies LAPD emergency motion to let officers to use force against press during #NoKings protest on Saturday.

I’m hearing, unconfirmed, City Council unanimously ordered City Attorney to withdraw motion anyway. Thank you! Much needed oversight!

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Thank you. One of my first requests to public officials has long been to set the right tone. This is appreciated.

I believe first elected in City of Los Angeles to acknowledge issues with LAPD use of force against press since ... Eric Garcetti and Dennis Zine 15 yrs ago?

Hope to see more!

Gerard Butler-Narrated Wild Horse Movie Blue Zeus Gets Trailer | Exclusive ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for Blue Zeus, the upcoming documentary about one woman’s relentless fight to reunite a wild mustang with his family after they were unjustly captured by th...

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The official trailer for Blue Zeus is out! The film, narrated by Gerard Butler, will have its West Coast Premiere at the prestigious @newportbeachfilmfest next week. Both screenings sold out but they added a third screening!

California press protections undermined as violations surged at LA protests Batons, pepper balls, searches, detainment: How police defied the state’s media rights law

Great overview of police brutality against CA journalists.

LA alone accounts for "nearly half of all press freedom violations reported nationwide so far this year"!

We must hold the line here.

As California goes, so goes the nation.

From my new colleagues @freedom.press/@pressfreedomtracker.us.

Honored to share that Blue Zeus won Best Documentary at the 41st Boston Film Festival and swept the Equus International Film Festival with 5 awards including Best of Festival! Grateful to our crew & congrats to fellow filmmakers.

#BlueZeus #BFF2025 #EquusFest

We won!

So, we sued the DHS and Kristi Noem and we won!

Just after 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Judge Vera issued an order granting our motion for preliminary injunction in LA Press Club v. Noem!

DOUBLE PREMIERE!
BLUE ZEUS (narrated by Gerard Butler) & GANGSTA GARDENER (featuring Ron Finley) make their New England Premieres at the prestigious 41st Boston Film Festival on Sat, Sept 20:
1:30 PM BPL (Rabb Hall) — FREE
6:00 PM Paramount Theatre
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Important weekend read.

Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles.

Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.

Press Lawsuit Against DHS Reveals Pattern of Excessive Force Against Journalists - EXPOSEDbyCMD Journalists and legal observers report severe injuries when attempting to cover immigration raids and protests in LA.

here's the link at @exposedbycmd.bsky.social www.exposedbycmd.org/2025/08/19/p...

Lawsuit Against DHS Reveals Pattern of Excessive Force Against Journalists Since Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles, federal and local law enforcement have repeatedly assaulted journalists and protesters, per new lawsuit.

Since Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles, federal and local law enforcement have repeatedly assaulted journalists and protesters, per a new lawsuit.

More:
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LAPD came in to clear and several people have been injured

Absolutely brutal and unwarranted arrest by DHS in front of the detention center just now

Here’s the moment LAPD ordered media along with protestors against the wall, despite requests for a supervisor as well as reminders that PC409.7(b) specifically exempts media from dispersal orders. Never made contact with a PIO. didn’t speak with a supervisor for a very long time after being cuffed.

Letters to Liam: One Family’s Fight to Save Yours A powerful film about grief, justice, and the fight for change. | Check out 'Letters to Liam: One Family’s Fight to Save Yours' on Indiegogo.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We just launched our Indiegogo campaign to complete "Letters to Liam", a powerful documentary that transforms one family's devastating loss into a lifesaving mission.

Please support, share, and become part of Liam's legacy. Check out the new trailer below.
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Yes, thank you!

I am the owner along with the victim Plastic Jesus.

Please help if you can! gofund.me/1af36fd0

Coming to film festivals soon!

Sneak peek of our new film Blue Zeus narrated by Gerard Butler And Executive produced by Mathew Rhys and Daryl Hannah!

I want to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate three amazing women that I have the privilege of collaborating with. Their passion, dedication, and talent make every project better, and I am grateful to work alongside them.

A big thank you to @analisfilms @itslarayray and @rands.winters!

In news deserts, Trump won in a landslide

Conservative voters – the very ones Trump has targeted with his attacks on the press – “should be helping to lead the drive” to save local news.

News deserts have social consequences for everyone who lives in them // 🧵

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We’re thrilled to announce that our film “Gangsta Gardener” starring @ronfinleyhq has won the Best Short Documentary award at the Independent Shorts Awards!
Check out the film in person at the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival on Sat Nov 23rd at 1pm at the Harris Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh.

What’s it like to be an OBGYN post-Roe? — get REAL Dr. Betsy takes us into the exam room.

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Are public schools indoctrinating kids? — get REAL Angie shares the story of a Texas mom who ran for a school board spot promising to get to the bottom of it.

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Our award-winning short film “Gangsta Gardener” starring @ronfinleyhq has been officially selected for the prestigious Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival @filmpgh!

The Premiere will be November 23rd at 1pm at the historical Harris Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh PA.
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