Washington Western District Court
Judge:Tana Lin
Case #: 2:25-cv-00746
Nature of Suit870 Federal Tax Suits - Taxes (U.S. Plaintiff or Defendant)
Cause28:1441 Petition for Removal
Case Filed:Apr 23, 2025
Terminated:Apr 30, 2025
Case in other court:King County Superior Court, 25-00002-08962-2 SEA
Last checked: Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 1:09 PM PDT
Defendant
State of Washington
Represented By
Freeman Halle
contact info
Defendant
United States Federal Government
Represented By
James C. Strong
Us Attorney'S Office (sea)
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Plaintiff
Eric J. Kikkert
19115 112TH AVE NE APT.426
BOTHELL, WA 98011


Docket last updated: 11 hours ago
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
25 25 appeal Notice of Appeal to Circuit Wed 04/30 5:04 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL to Ninth Circuit re23 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Order on Cross Motion,24 Judgment by Court by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert. $605, receipt number AWAWDC-8954854 (cc: USCA) (Kikkert, Eric)
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24 24 order Judgment by Court Wed 04/30 12:17 PM
JUDGMENT BY COURT. Defendants' cross-motions to dismiss (Dkt. Nos.13 ,15 ) are GRANTED, and Plaintiff's complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (MJV)
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23 23 11 pgs order Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Order on Cross Motion Wed 04/30 12:13 PM
ORDER. Defendants' cross-motions to dismiss (Dkt. Nos.13 ,15 ) are GRANTED, and Plaintiff's complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's motion for TRO (Dkt. No.6 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Tana Lin. (MJV)
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
22 22 respm Declaration Tue 04/29 9:44 PM
DECLARATION of Urgency of TRO filed by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,15 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,13 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Kikkert, Eric)
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21 21 respm Declaration Tue 04/29 5:45 PM
Supplemental DECLARATION of Service prior to removal from State Court in support of Proof Of Service Filed 4/29/2025 filed by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,15 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,13 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Kikkert, Eric)
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20 20 service Affidavit of Service of Summons & Complaint Tue 04/29 5:05 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to United States on 4/11/2025, filed by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert.(Kikkert, Eric)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit-A Certified Mail Record
19 19 misc Verification of State Court Records Tue 04/29 3:35 PM
VERIFICATION OF STATE COURT RECORDS by Defendant United States Federal Government(Strong, James)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Monday, April 28, 2025
18 18 misc Proposed Order (Unsigned) Mon 04/28 12:32 PM
PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re14 Response to Motion,,,,,17 Response to Motion,,,,,, (Kikkert, Eric)
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
17 17 respm Response to Motion Sun 04/27 4:50 PM
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert, to6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,15 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order .(Kikkert, Eric)
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Att: 1 Supplement Index of Exhibits for Reply,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service Exhibit O: Affidavit of personal Service to State of Washington April 18, 2025 Curing Prior Defect,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit F Excerpt from Birth of God page 1 by EricJ.Kikkert, available at https://Birthofgod.com, https://www.allforyou2020.org for foundational content.,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit F Excerpt from Birth of God Page 2 by EricJ.Kikkert, available at https://Birthofgod.com, https://www.allforyou2020.org for foundational content.,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit I: Committee to Protect Journalists Report, February 2025, documenting 176 journalists and media workers killed,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit J: The Conversation Article, January 2025, documenting 18,000 children killed,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit K: United Nations Report, January 2024, documenting destruction of 26 hospitals and 79 ambulances,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit L: BBC News Article, April 2025, documenting Israels blockade of humani tarian aid to Gaza, available at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q4w99je78o,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exhibit M: U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel, Updated March 1, 2023-Digital Signature Prevents Modification for Labeling Exhibit M,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exhibit N: Detailed explanation of Church of Humanity Doctrine and Beliefs
16 16 respm Declaration Sun 04/27 9:01 AM
DECLARATION of Freeman E. Halle filed by Defendant State of Washington re15 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order(Halle, Freeman)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
15 15 motion Cross Motion Sun 04/27 8:59 AM
CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , filed by Defendant State of Washington. Noting Date 5/27/2025, (Halle, Freeman)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
14 14 respm Response to Motion Sun 04/27 12:11 AM
RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert, to13 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order .(Kikkert, Eric)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Index of Exhibits for Reply,
Att: 2 Supplement Explanation of All Case Law and Rules,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit F Excerpt from Birth of God page 1 by EricJ.Kikkert, available at https://Birthofgod.com, https://www.allforyou2020.org for foundational content.,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit F Excerpt from Birth of God Page 2 by EricJ.Kikkert, available at https://Birthofgod.com, https://www.allforyou2020.org for foundational content.,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit I: Committee to Protect Journalists Report, February 2025, documenting 176 journalists and media workers killed,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit J: The Conversation Article, January 2025, documenting 18,000 children killed,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit K: United Nations Report, January 2024, documenting destruction of 26 hospitals and 79 ambulances,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit L: BBC News Article, April 2025, documenting Israels blockade of humani tarian aid to Gaza, available at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q4w99je78o,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exhibit M: U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel, Updated March 1, 2023-Digital Signature Prevents Modification for Labeling Exhibit M
Saturday, April 26, 2025
13 13 motion Cross Motion Sat 04/26 6:25 PM
CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , filed by Defendant United States Federal Government. Noting Date 5/27/2025, (Strong, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, April 25, 2025
12 12 notice Notice-Other Fri 04/25 4:48 PM
NOTICE of Intent to Oppose re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ; filed by Defendant United States Federal Government. (Strong, James)
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11 11 notice Notice-Other Fri 04/25 2:28 PM
NOTICE of Opposition re6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ; filed by Defendant State of Washington. (Halle, Freeman)
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10 10 order TL Minute Order re Chambers Procedures Fri 04/25 1:51 PM
MINUTE ORDER (text only) made at the direction of Judge Tana Lin: The Court has posted Chambers Procedures at[LINK:https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/lin-procedures] . All counsel and unrepresented ("pro se") parties are DIRECTED to review them, if they have not already done so. Failure to follow the requirements set forth in the Chambers Procedures may result in the imposition of sanctions. (KMP)
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9 9 order TL Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM) Fri 04/25 1:50 PM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455 AND CANON 3 OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by Judge Tana Lin. (KMP)
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8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 04/25 10:53 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Freeman Halle on behalf of Defendant State of Washington. (Halle, Freeman)
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7 7 1 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Fri 04/25 9:45 AM
MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. Case reassigned to Judge Lauren King for all further proceedings. (TF)
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6 6 motion Temporary Restraining Order Fri 04/25 9:27 AM
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , filed by Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert. Noting Date 4/25/2025, (Kikkert, Eric)
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Att: 1 Supplement Motion of Support for TRO,
Att: 2 Supplement Declaration in Support of Motion for TRO,
Att: 3 Exhibit Index of Exhibits for TRO,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit A International Court of Justice (ICJ) Order, January 26, 2024,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit B: International Criminal Court (ICC) Press Release, November 21, 2024,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit C: Plaintiffs 2023-24 Bank Stub and Purchase Receipts for Gas and Tobacco (Evidence of Excise Tax - partial records -full records avail if requested),
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit D: Documentation of $3.8 Billion U.S. Aid to Israel,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit E: CBS News Article on Human Shields, March 26, 2025,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exhibit F: Excerpt from Birth of God by Eric J. Kikkert-Page 1,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exhibit F: Excerpt from Birth of God by Eric J. Kikkert - Page 2,
Att: 11 Exhibit Exhibit G: Human Rights Watch Report on Hospital Strikes, November 14, 2023,
Att: 12 Exhibit Exhibit H: BBC News Article on Medic Killings, March 31, 2025,
Att: 13 Proposed Order Proposed Order for TRO
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge Fri 04/25 11:35 AM
Case Reassigned to Judge Tana Lin, per chambers direction. Judge Lauren King no longer assigned to the case. (KRA)
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
5 5 utility Judge Assignment Letter (Removal & Transfer cases only) Thu 04/24 3:06 PM
LETTER from Clerk re receipt of case from King County Superior Court and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (MIH)
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3 3 misc Consent Letter & Form Thu 04/24 2:59 PM
NOTICE OF INITIAL ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND CONSENT OR DECLINE FORM. If consent or decline, return the executed form by 5/1/2025. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (TF)
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2 2 notice Notice re Pro Se Registration Thu 04/24 1:56 PM
NOTICE: Plaintiff Eric J Kikkert has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (KB)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Thu 04/24 2:48 PM
Hon. Brian A Tsuchida added. (MIH)
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1 1 cmp Notice of Removal Wed 04/23 12:39 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from King County Superior Court, case number 25 2-08962 2 SEA; () filed by United States Federal Government.(Strong, James) (No Fee Required)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Complaint & Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet