Hill v. Department of Government Efficiency et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
SEAN MICHAEL HILLIII,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT
EFFICIENCY, advisory committee to the
Office of Management and Budget;
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE
OF THE PRESIDENT, ELON MUSK, in
his official capacity as Co-Chair of the
Department of Governmental Efficiency;
VIVEK RAMASWAMY, in his official
capacity as Co-Chair of the Department
of Government Efficiency; RUSSELL
VOUGHT, in his official capacity as
Director of the Office of Management
and Budget; SCOTT KUPOR, in his
official capacity as Director of the Office
of Personnel Management; and
DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official
capacity as President of the United
States;
Defendants.
8:25CV56
ORDER
This matter is before the court on Plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend his
complaint. Filing No. 33. The Court also construes this filing as a response to the
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Court’s October 9, 2025 Order to Show Cause. See Filing No. 27. Upon review of
the docket, Plaintiff is entitled to amend his complaint as a matter of right. See Fed.
R.Civ.P. 15(a).
The Court also notes that despite repeated efforts Plaintiff has failed to
properly serve Defendants under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 4(i).1 Upon filing
his amended complaint, Plaintiff is directed to complete summons forms for the
United States Attorney - District of Nebraska, Attorney General of the United
States, and any agency, corporation, officer, or employee named in the amended
complaint. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(i)(2).
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1. Plaintiff shall file his amended complaint on or before November 17,
2025.
2. Plaintiff shall request and serve the summons together with a copy of
his amended complaint on the above-named entities or individuals.
3. Plaintiff shall have until December 8, 2025, to perfect service on
Defendant in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i).
4. Failing to comply with this order could result in dismissal of this case
without further notice.
Dated this 10th day of November, 2025.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Jacqueline M. DeLuca
United States Magistrate Judge
1 It appears Plaintiff is attempting to serve defendants using certified mail. For certified
mail service, Plaintiff must request proof of delivery in the form of a return receipt signed
by the addressee.
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