Case 1:24-cr-00768-MWB Document 126 Filed 08/11/25 Page 1 of 2 PagelD: 559 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, V. JULIEN GIRAUD JR., and JULIEN GIRAUD III, Defendants. No. 1:24-CR-00768 (Chief Judge Brann)* ORDER AUGUST 11, 2025 Amicus curiae the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey ("ACDL-NJ") has moved for leave to participate in the oral argument in this matter scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.' ACDL-NJ represents that the Girauds consent to the motion and the Government takes no position on it.? The Government has not opposed ACDL-NJ's motion. For the same reasons that the Court granted ACDL-NJ's motion for leave to file an amicus brief, the Court finds that ACDL-NJ's participation in oral argument will aid in the resolution of the legal questions presented in this matter. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: • The Honorable Matthew W. Brann, Chief United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, sitting by designation. ' Doc. 120. Id. at 2. Doc. 117 at 2.
Case 1:24-cr-00768-MWB Document 126 Filed 08/11/25 Page 2 of 2 PagelD: 560 1. Amicus curiae ACDL-NJ's motion for leave to participate in oral argument is GRANTED. ADCL-NJ will be permitted 10 minutes of oral advocacy and may respond to questions from the Court where appropriate. BY THE COURT: s/ Matthew W. Brann Matthew W. Brann Chief United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Specially Presiding 2
⚖️ RE: the challenge to Alina Habba’s “acting” status; today, the Court granted the NJ-ACDL’s motion for leave to participate in oral argument this Friday, finding that their participation “will aid in the resolution of the legal questions in this matter.”
Onward! #DNJ #FRVA #546 #RuleOfLaw
