Description
Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms sue the Department of Energy’s Office of Management and Budget, seeking a preliminary injunction to block the OMB's "emergency" approval of a Bitcoin miner survey. The complaint claims this approval unlawfully violated the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.
Legal Significance
The department of Energy withdrew their emergency notice proposing the survey and agreed to destroy any data already collected until the survey has been circulated for comment to stakeholders.
Issues
Status
Complaint Filed
Case No.
6:24-cv-00099
Date Filed
February 22, 2024
Plaintiff
Texas Blockchain CouncilRiot Platforms Inc.
Defendant
Department of EnergyJennifer M. GranholmEnergy Information AdministrationJoseph DecarolisOffice of Management and BudgetShalanda Young
Court
USDC Western District of Texas Waco Division
Plaintiff Counsel
Gray Reed & McGraw LLPNew Civil Liberties AllianceCherry Johnson Siegmund James PLLC
Defendant Counsel
Jeremy S. B. Newman
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