Case: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius

4:12-cv-00314 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: May 21, 2012

Closed Date: 2018

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Case Summary

On May 21, 2012, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas against the Federal Government under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000bb), the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. § 706(2)), and the First Amendment. The Catholic Diocese represented several other religiously affiliated schools and organizations. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought to enjoin enforcement of provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) …

On January 31, 2013, U.S. District Court (Judge Terry R. Means) denied the U.S. motion to dismiss for lack of ripeness. On August 22, 2013, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint addressing the government's newly released accommodations for non-profit, religious organizations.

On October 9, one of the plaintiffs—The University of Dallas—filed a motion for preliminary injunction. On December 31, 2013, Judge Means granted the plaintiff's motion, adopting the analysis set out by Judge Rosenthal in her opinion in E. Texas Baptist Univ. v. Sebelius just three days prior. Both Judges agreed that the accommodation imposition on the plaintiffs to self-certify their religious objections to this requirement of the ACA met the substantial burden test. On February 24, 2014, the defendant filed an interlocutory appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. (Case No. 14-10241)

The remaining plaintiffs—Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, and Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth—filed a motion for preliminary injunction on April 18, 2014. Judge Means granted the preliminary injunction on June 5, 2014, enjoining the defendant from enforcing the ACA provision at issue in this case until further order from the court. The defendant filed an interlocutory appeal to the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on June 9, 2014.

The plaintiffs Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and Our Lady of Victory Catholic School filed a motion for voluntary dismissal, and on September 30, 2014 Judge Means entered a final judgment dismissing the case without prejudice as to the two plaintiffs. Given the lead plaintiff’s dismissal from the case, the name of the plaintiff in the case was changed to “Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.” at this time.

In addition to this case, there was also a case filed in the Eastern District of Texas and one filed in the Northern District of Texas, all alleging the same ACA violation. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals consolidated the appeals of the claims in all three district courts into one appeal, under the case name, East Texas Baptist University v. Burwell. Judge Jerry E. Smith delivered the opinion on June 22, 2015. The Circuit Court’s decision reversed all of the District Courts’ decisions, including Judge Means' grant of the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, because the “plaintiffs have not shown and are not likely to show that the requirement substantially burdens their religious exercise under established law.” 793 F.3d 449.

The plaintiffs of this consolidated case filed a petition to the Supreme Court, which granted certiorari on May 17, 2016. The Supreme Court vacated the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the same day in the case University of Dallas v. Burwell. The Court remanded this consolidated case back to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in light of its recent remand in Zubik v. Burwell, which reached no decision on the merits of a similar case. 136 S.Ct. 2008.

On October 6, 2017, President Trump changed federal government's policy on the matter, removing the requirement that employers provide contraception coverage through health insurance plans. Shortly thereafter, the plaintiffs moved to voluntarily dismiss the case.

A final judgment was entered in accordance with the plaintiffs’ joint stipulation of dismissal on January 11, 2018. The case was dismissed with prejudice and is now closed.

Summary Authors

Christopher Schad (5/20/2012)

Wyatt Fore (3/29/2013)

Mallory Jones (3/24/2014)

Mackenzie Walz (1/21/2018)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Crumley, John W. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Daniel David

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Amiri, Brigitte A. (New York)

Attorney, Deborah Jane

Counsel, Mailee Rebecca

Judge(s)

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader (District of Columbia)

Means, Terry R. (Texas)

Smith, Jerry Edwin (Texas)

Sotomayor, Sonia (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Crumley, John W. (Texas)

DeJulius, Leon F. Jr. (Pennsylvania)

Esq., Kenneth Reed

Ghorayeb, Basheer Y. (Texas)

Goetz, John D. (Pennsylvania)

Hines, Tamara Marinkovic (Texas)

Kairis, Matthew A (Ohio)

Lyons, Katherine J. (Texas)

Marinkovic, Tamara (Texas)

Murphy, Terence M. (Texas)

Pohl, Paul M. (Pennsylvania)

Raimer, David T. (District of Columbia)

Rassbach, Eric C.

Schroeter, Thomas K. (Texas)

Teater, James S. (Texas)

Verm, Diana

Wall, Katherine Lyons (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Daniel David

Delery, Stuart F. (District of Columbia)

DOJ, Michelle Bennett (Texas)

Esq., Megan Barbero,

Esq., Alisa Beth

Gershengorn, Ian Heath (District of Columbia)

Grogg, Adam Anderson (District of Columbia)

Humphreys, Bradley Philip (District of Columbia)

Jed, Adam Craig

Lieber, Sheila M. (District of Columbia)

Pruski, Jacek

Ricketts, Jennifer (District of Columbia)

Saldana, Sarah R. (Texas)

Salzman, Joshua Marc

Shumate, Brett (District of Columbia)

Other

Amiri, Brigitte A. (New York)

Attorney, Deborah Jane

Counsel, Mailee Rebecca

Director, Richard Brian

Lee, Jennifer (New York)

Mach, Daniel (District of Columbia)

White, Edward L. III (Michigan)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

14-10241 4:12-cv-00314	Docket [PACER] Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Oct. 7, 2015	Oct. 7, 2015 Docket
1 4:12-cv-00314	Plaintiff's Original Complaint Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	May 21, 2012	May 21, 2012 Complaint
43 4:12-cv-00314	Order [denying defendants' motion to dismiss] Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013 Order/Opinion 2013 WL 9600145
47 4:12-cv-00314	Defendants’ Motion for Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, for Certification Under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(B) Permitting Immediate Appeal and Brief in Support Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
52 4:12-cv-00314	Plaintiff’s Response to Defendants’ Motion for Reconsideration or Immediate Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	March 21, 2013	March 21, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
53 4:12-cv-00314	Defendants’ Reply in Support of Their Motion for Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, for Certification under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) Permitting Immediate Appeal Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	April 4, 2013	April 4, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
57 4:12-cv-00314	Order Denying Motion to Reconsider or, Alternatively, to Certify for Immediate Appeal Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	June 7, 2013	June 7, 2013 Order/Opinion 2013 WL 9600550
64 4:12-cv-00314	First Amended Complaint Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Aug. 22, 2013	Aug. 22, 2013 Complaint
70 4:12-cv-00314	Plaintiff University of Dallas's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Oct. 9, 2013	Oct. 9, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
71 4:12-cv-00314	Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius	Oct. 9, 2013	Oct. 9, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius Priests for Life	The Diocese alleges that the HHS mandate places a “substantial burden” on its right to free exercise of religion in violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment. Further…	May 21, 2012	May 21, 2012 https://www.priestsforlife.org/...

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Docket

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Docket for: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sylvia Burwell

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	May 21, 2012	COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $350; Receipt number 0539-4590670) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Murphy, Terence) (Entered: 05/21/2012) 1 Cover Sheet View on PACER	RECAP
2	May 21, 2012	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. (Murphy, Terence) (Entered: 05/21/2012)	RECAP
3	May 21, 2012	New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Means. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (klm) (Entered: 05/21/2012)	RECAP
4	May 21, 2012	Summons issued as to Department of Treasury, Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (klm) (Entered: 05/21/2012)	RECAP
	May 21, 2012	***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3. Mon May 21 12:14:33 CDT 2012 (crt)
5	May 23, 2012	ORDER REGARDING REQUIREMENT OF LOCAL CIVIL RULES: James S. Teater and John W. Crumley, although admitted to the NDTX, have not registered as an electronic-case filers ("ECF") pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.1(f). Counsel must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.1(f) no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 6, 2012, or file a motion to withdraw from the case. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 5/23/2012) (klm) (Entered: 05/23/2012)	RECAP
	May 23, 2012	***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Wed May 23 16:06:49 CDT 2012 (crt)
6	May 25, 2012	NOTICE of Compliance With Local Civil re: 5 Order, filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Crumley, John) (Entered: 05/25/2012)	RECAP
7	May 29, 2012	NOTICE of Compliance by James S. Teater with Court's Order re: 5 Order, filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Teater, James) (Entered: 05/29/2012)	RECAP
8	July 11, 2012	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Bradley Philip Humphreys on behalf of Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 07/11/2012)	RECAP
9	July 11, 2012	MOTION to Extend Time to Respond filed by Timothy Geithner, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 07/11/2012) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
10	July 13, 2012	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, US Department of Health and Human Services, US Department of Labor, US Department of Treasury on 5/21/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Certified Mail Return Receipts) (Murphy, Terence) (Entered: 07/13/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) A - Certified Mail Return Receipts View on PACER	RECAP
11	July 16, 2012	ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION...granting 9 Motion to Extend Time. Defendants shall have until August 6, 2012, to file a motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs shall have until August 27 to file a response. Defendants shall have until September 24 or twenty-eight (28) days from the date on which Plaintiffs file their response, whichever is earlier. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 7/16/2012) (klm) (Entered: 07/16/2012)	RECAP
12	Aug. 6, 2012	MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 08/06/2012)	RECAP
13	Aug. 6, 2012	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 08/06/2012)	RECAP
14	Aug. 20, 2012	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by American Center for Law & Justice, et al.. (White, Edward) (Entered: 08/20/2012)	RECAP
15	Aug. 20, 2012	MOTION for Leave to File to Participate as Amici Curiae and to File Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiff on Behalf of the American Center for Law & Justice and 79 Members of Congress filed by American Center for Law & Justice, et al. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Amici Curiae Brief of the ACLJ and 79 Members of Congress in Support of Plaintiff) (White, Edward) (Entered: 08/20/2012) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER 2 Amici Curiae Brief of the ACLJ and 79 Members of Congress in Support of Plainti View on PACER	RECAP
16	Aug. 27, 2012	RESPONSE filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Murphy, Terence) (Entered: 08/27/2012)	RECAP
17	Sept. 19, 2012	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 09/19/2012) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
18	Sept. 24, 2012	ORDER GRANTING 17 MOTION TO ENLARGE PAGE LIMITS: Defendants are GRANTED leave to file a reply in excess of the page limitations set out in the local rules no later than September 28, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 9/24/2012) (mdf) (Main Document 18 replaced on 9/24/2012) (mdf). (Entered: 09/24/2012)	RECAP
19	Sept. 24, 2012	REPLY filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 09/24/2012)	RECAP
20	Sept. 26, 2012	ORDER GRANTING 15 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PARTICIPATE AS AMICI CURIAE...the ACLJ is GRANTED leave to file its amicus brief no later than October 5, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 9/26/2012) (klm) (Entered: 09/26/2012)	RECAP
21	Sept. 26, 2012	Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by American Center for Law & Justice, et al. re 16 Response/Objection Amici Curiae Brief of the ACLJ and 79 Members of Congress in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (White, Edward) (Entered: 09/26/2012)	RECAP
22	Nov. 13, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2 - Legatus v. Sebelius, # 3 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 11/13/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) 2 - Legatus v. Sebelius View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
23	Nov. 16, 2012	ORDER granting 22 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File: Defendants are GRANTED leave to file their notice of supplemental authority no later than November 26, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 11/16/2012) (mdf) (Entered: 11/16/2012)	RECAP
24	Nov. 16, 2012	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Legatus v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 11/16/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) Legatus v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
25	Nov. 30, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius, # 3 Exhibit(s) Zubik v. Sebelius, # 4 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 11/30/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) Zubik v. Sebelius View on PACER 4 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
26	Dec. 4, 2012	ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to File: Defendants are GRANTED leave to file their notice of supplemental authority no later than December 7, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/4/2012) (mdf) (Entered: 12/04/2012)	RECAP
27	Dec. 4, 2012	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius, # 2 Exhibit(s) Zubik v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/04/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) Zubik v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
28	Dec. 5, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Proposed Order) (Schroeter, Thomas) (Entered: 12/05/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
29	Dec. 7, 2012	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File To File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/07/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
30	Dec. 10, 2012	ORDER GRANTING 28 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE RESPONSE: Plaintiff is GRANTED leave to file its response no later than December 14, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/10/2012) (mdf) (Entered: 12/10/2012)	RECAP
31	Dec. 10, 2012	RESPONSE filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth re: 24 Notice (Other), (Schroeter, Thomas) (Entered: 12/10/2012)	RECAP
32	Dec. 14, 2012	ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/14/2012) (ewd) (Entered: 12/14/2012)	RECAP
33	Dec. 14, 2012	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/14/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER	RECAP
34	Dec. 14, 2012	MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/14/2012) 1 Exhibit(s) Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
35	Dec. 20, 2012	ORDER GRANTING LEAVE re 34 Motion for Leave to File Response: Defendants are GRANTED leave to file their response to Plaintiff's notice of supplemental authority no later than December 27, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/20/2012) (mdf) (Entered: 12/20/2012)	RECAP
36	Dec. 20, 2012	RESPONSE filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re: 33 Notice (Other) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/20/2012)	RECAP
37	Jan. 2, 2013	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 01/02/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
38	Jan. 14, 2013	*TERMINATED PURSUANT TO ORDER 39 *Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of supplemental Authority, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius, # 4 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius, # 5 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Peoria v. Sebelius, # 6 Exhibit(s) Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/22/2013 (mdf). (Entered: 01/14/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius View on PACER 5 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Peoria v. Sebelius View on PACER 6 Exhibit(s) Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
39	Jan. 15, 2013	ORDER granting 37 Motion for Leave to File: Plaintiff is GRANTED leave to file its notice of supplemental authority no later than January 18, 2013, and Defendants are GRANTED leave to file a response to Plaintiff's notice no later than January 25, 2013. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 1/15/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 01/15/2013)	RECAP
40	Jan. 15, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 01/15/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER	RECAP
41	Jan. 15, 2013	RESPONSE filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re: 40 Notice (Other) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 01/15/2013)	RECAP
42	Jan. 17, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius, # 2 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius, # 3 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Peoria v. Sebelius, # 4 Exhibit(s) Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 01/17/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) Catholic Diocese of Peoria v. Sebelius View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
43	Jan. 31, 2013	ORDER denying 12 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction: Based on the foregoing, the Court concludes that the Diocese has standing to bring its challenges to the Mandate and that those challenges are ripe for review. Accordingly, Defendants' motion to dismiss is DENIED. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 1/31/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
44	Jan. 31, 2013	ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN: The parties are ordered to electronically file with the clerk of the court the signed joint status report and proposed discovery plan (one instrument) within 28 days of the date of the filing of this order. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 1/31/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 01/31/2013)	RECAP
45	Feb. 12, 2013	MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline and Deadline to Submit Joint Status Report and Proposed Discovery Plan, Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer in the alternative (), Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report and Proposed Discovery Planin the alternative filed by Timothy Geithner, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 02/12/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
46	Feb. 19, 2013	ORDER denying 45 Motion to Stay ; granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Timothy Geithner answer due 2/28/2013; Kathleen Sebelius answer due 2/28/2013; Hilda Solis answer due 2/28/2013; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services answer due 2/28/2013; U.S. Department of Labor answer due 2/28/2013; U.S. Department of Treasury answer due 2/28/2013.; granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report. Joint Status Report due by 3/15/2013. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 2/19/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 02/19/2013)	RECAP
47	Feb. 28, 2013	MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative for Certification under 28 U.S.C. section 1292(B) Permitting Immediate Appeal filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Teresa Miller, # 2 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 02/28/2013) 1 Declaration(s) Teresa Miller View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
48	Feb. 28, 2013	ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,, filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 02/28/2013)	RECAP
49	March 6, 2013	SECOND ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN: As of this date the parties have failed to file their joint status report. Accordingly, the parties shall comply with the requirements of the January 31 order no later than March 20, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 3/6/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 03/06/2013)	RECAP
50	March 8, 2013	NOTICE of Joint Notice of Compliance with Court's Orders filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 03/08/2013)	RECAP
51	March 15, 2013	Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Discovery Plan filed by Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 03/15/2013)	RECAP
52	March 21, 2013	RESPONSE filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth re: 47 MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative for Certification under 28 U.S.C. section 1292(B) Permitting Immediate Appeal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 03/21/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER	RECAP
53	April 4, 2013	REPLY filed by Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re: 47 MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative for Certification under 28 U.S.C. section 1292(B) Permitting Immediate Appeal (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 04/04/2013)	RECAP
54	April 16, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 47 MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative for Certification under 28 U.S.C. section 1292(B) Permitting Immediate Appeal filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Criswell College v. Sebelius, # 2 Exhibit(s) Priests for Life v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 04/16/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Criswell College v. Sebelius View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) Priests for Life v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
55	May 15, 2013	INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties must file any motions to implead third parties or to join additional parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 14 or 19, respectively, no later than June 1, 2013. Each party plaintiff must file any motions for leave to amend his pleadings no later than August 16, 2013. Each party defendant must file any motions for leave to amend his pleadings no later than September 16, 2013. The parties shall cease fact all discovery activity under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on June 4, 2013; and cease all expert discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on October 15 2013. The parties must file all pretrial and dispositive motions except motions in limine no later than November 15, 2013. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 5/15/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 05/15/2013)	RECAP
56	June 4, 2013	Joint MOTION to Extend Time of time to conduct settlement conference and to be relieved of in-person requirement filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 06/04/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
57	June 7, 2013	ORDER DENYING 47 MOTION TO RECONSIDER OR, ALTERNATIVELY, TO CERTIFY FOR IMMEDIATE APPEAL: Accordingly, Defendants' motion to reconsider or, alternatively, to certify for immediate appeal under ยง 1292(b) is DENIED. (See order for specifics.) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 6/7/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 06/07/2013)	RECAP
58	June 11, 2013	ORDER GRANTING 56 MOTION FOR LEAVE AND AN EXTENSION: Accordingly, the parties are GRANTED leave to attend their upcoming settlement conference by phone. In addition, the parties' deadline for conducting a settlement conference is EXTENDED to July 3, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 6/11/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 06/11/2013)	RECAP
59	July 1, 2013	SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 07/01/2013)	RECAP
60	July 1, 2013	SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 07/01/2013)	RECAP
61	July 7, 2013	NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney Edward Lawrence White, III on behalf of American Center for Law & Justice, et al.. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (White, Edward) (Entered: 07/07/2013)	RECAP
62	Aug. 16, 2013	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Join Additional Plaintiffs filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 08/16/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) 1 View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
63	Aug. 21, 2013	ORDER granting 62 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Join Additional Plaintiffs: Accordingly, Plaintiff is GRANTED leave to file its proposed amended complaint no later than August 30, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 8/21/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 08/21/2013)	RECAP
64	Aug. 22, 2013	AMENDED COMPLAINT against Timothy Geithner, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury filed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., University of Dallas, Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 08/22/2013)	RECAP
65	Sept. 18, 2013	Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 09/18/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
66	Sept. 20, 2013	ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW re 65 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney: By the motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to grant Thomas K. Schroeter leave to withdraw as attorney of record in this cause. After review, the Court GRANTS the motion. Accordingly, the aforementioned attorney is GRANTED leave to withdraw as attorney of record. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 9/20/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 09/20/2013)	RECAP
67	Sept. 25, 2013	Joint MOTION for Leave to File Motions According to Plaintiffs' Alternative Briefing Schedules filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 09/25/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
68	Oct. 4, 2013	MOTION to Stay Proceedings in Light of Lapse of Appropriations filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 10/04/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
69	Oct. 4, 2013	RESPONSE filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas re: 68 MOTION to Stay Proceedings in Light of Lapse of Appropriations (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 10/04/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) 1 View on PACER	RECAP
70	Oct. 9, 2013	MOTION for Injunction filed by University of Dallas (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 10/09/2013)	RECAP
71	Oct. 9, 2013	MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 10/09/2013)	RECAP
72	Oct. 9, 2013	Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas re 71 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 70 MOTION for Injunction (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 10/09/2013)	RECAP
73	Oct. 9, 2013	Appendix in Support filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas re 72 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 10/09/2013)	RECAP
74	Oct. 16, 2013	ORDER GRANTING PARTIES' 67 JOINT MOTION FORENTRY OF BRIEFING SCHEDULE & DENYING 68 MOTION FOR STAY: This case involves a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate. That provision goes into effect on January 1, 2014. Given the time-sensitive nature of this case, the Court concludes that a stay would be inappropriate and should be DENIED. However, in an effort to accommodate the DOJ attorneys involved in this case, who are currently prohibited from working even on a voluntary basis except in very limited circumstances, the Court enters the following briefing schedule: November 5, 2013: Defendants file their motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment, along with a brief in support of their motion that responds to Plaintiffs' motions. Defendants' brief shall be limited to 50 pages. November 26, 2013: Plaintiffs file their combined response to Defendants' motion and reply in support of Plaintiffs' motions. The combined response and reply shall be limited to 35 pages. December 10, 2013: Defendants file a reply in support of their motion. Defendants' reply shall be limited to 35 pages. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 10/16/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 10/17/2013)	RECAP
75	Nov. 5, 2013	MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 11/05/2013)	RECAP
76	Nov. 5, 2013	Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Summary Judgment (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 11/05/2013)	RECAP
77	Nov. 8, 2013	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Lee for Jennifer Lee, Brigitte Amiri, Daniel Mach, Rebecca Robertson, Karin Cagle on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union.. Party American Civil Liberties Union; American Civil Liberties Union of Texas added. (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/08/2013)	RECAP
78	Nov. 8, 2013	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by American Civil Liberties Union (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/08/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Proposed Amicus Brief View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
79	Nov. 8, 2013	Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5677114) filed by American Civil Liberties Union (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/08/2013)	RECAP
80	Nov. 8, 2013	Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Brigitte Amiri (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5677158) filed by American Civil Liberties Union (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/08/2013)	RECAP
81	Nov. 8, 2013	Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Daniel Mach (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5677177) filed by American Civil Liberties Union (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/08/2013)	RECAP
82	Nov. 13, 2013	ORDER GRANTING 78 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF AS AMICI CURIAE: Before the Court is the motion for leave to file a brief as amici curiae of the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (doc. 78). After review, and noting that the motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. Accordingly, amici are directed to file their brief no later than November 18, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 11/13/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 11/13/2013)	RECAP
83	Nov. 13, 2013	ORDER granting 79 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jennifer Lee; granting 80 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brigitte Amiri; granting 81 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Mach. If not already done, Applicants must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 11/13/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 11/13/2013)	RECAP
84	Nov. 14, 2013	Amicus Curiae Brief in Support filed by American Civil Liberties Union re 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment. (Lee, Jennifer) Modified on 12/2/2013 (mdf). (Entered: 11/14/2013)	RECAP
85	Nov. 26, 2013	Supplemental Appendix to 72 Brief in Support of 71 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 70 MOTION for Injunction by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas. (Ghorayeb, Basheer) Modified on 12/2/2013 (mdf). (Entered: 11/26/2013)	RECAP
86	Nov. 26, 2013	REPLY filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas re: 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 11/26/2013)	RECAP
87	Dec. 10, 2013	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/10/2013) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
88	Dec. 11, 2013	ORDER granting 87 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply: Accordingly, the government must file its reply no later than December 17, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/11/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 12/11/2013)	RECAP
89	Dec. 11, 2013	REPLY filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re: 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/11/2013)	RECAP
90	Dec. 16, 2013	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Exhibit(s) Supplemental Authority, # 3 Exhibit(s) Supplemental Authority) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/16/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) Supplemental Authority View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) Supplemental Authority View on PACER	RECAP
91	Dec. 19, 2013	ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY re 90 Motion for Leave to File: Accordingly, Plaintiffs must file their notice of supplemental authority no later than December 20, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/19/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 12/19/2013)	RECAP
92	Dec. 19, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) EDNY Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit(s) EDNY Final Judgment) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/19/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) EDNY Memorandum View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) EDNY Final Judgment View on PACER	RECAP
93	Dec. 22, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 71 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 75 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, 70 MOTION for Injunction filed by Timothy Geithner, Seth D Harris, Jacob J Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, Hilda Solis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Exhibit(s) Archbishop of Washington v. Sebelius, # 3 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius, # 4 Exhibit(s) Priests for Life v. Sebelius) (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/22/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) Archbishop of Washington v. Sebelius View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) University of Notre Dame v. Sebelius View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) Priests for Life v. Sebelius View on PACER	RECAP
94	Dec. 23, 2013	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/23/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 5 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
95	Dec. 23, 2013	ORDER GRANTING 94 [MOTION FOR] LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY: Accordingly, Plaintiffs must file their notice of supplemental authority no later than December 23, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/23/2013) (mdf) (Entered: 12/23/2013)	RECAP
96	Dec. 23, 2013	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 94 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s)) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/23/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) View on PACER	RECAP
97	Dec. 30, 2013	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, University of Dallas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority, # 2 Exhibit(s) East Texas Baptist University, # 3 Exhibit(s) Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, # 4 Exhibit(s) Grace Schools, # 5 Exhibit(s) Geneva College, # 6 Exhibit(s) Southern Nazarene, # 7 Exhibit(s) Diocese of Nashville, # 8 Exhibit(s) Michigan Catholic Conference, # 9 Exhibit(s) Little Sisters of the Poor, # 10 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Ghorayeb, Basheer) (Entered: 12/30/2013) 1 Exhibit(s) Notice of Supplemental Authority View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) East Texas Baptist University View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) Grace Schools View on PACER 5 Exhibit(s) Geneva College View on PACER 6 Exhibit(s) Southern Nazarene View on PACER 7 Exhibit(s) Diocese of Nashville View on PACER 8 Exhibit(s) Michigan Catholic Conference View on PACER 9 Exhibit(s) Little Sisters of the Poor View on PACER 10 Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
98	Dec. 31, 2013	ORDER granting 97 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Authority. Plaintiffs must file their notice of supplemental authority no later than 12/31/13. (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Terry R Means on 12/31/2013) (ewd) (Entered: 12/31/2013)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Contraception Insurance Mandate

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 21, 2012

Closing Date: 2018

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Several religiously affiliated universities in Texas.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Treasury

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Religious Freedom Rest. Act/Religious Land Use and Inst. Persons Act (RFRA/RLUIPA)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Establishment Clause

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Texas 4:12-cv-00314

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 14-10241

Supreme Court of the United States 15-834

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 14-20112

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 14-10661

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 14-40212

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Contraception

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/12034/ (last updated 1/21/2018).