Case: Conlon v. Sebelius

1:12-cv-03932 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: May 21, 2012

Closed Date: 2013

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Case Summary

On May 21, 2012, the Catholic Bishops of Joliet, IL and Springfield, IL, on behalf of their respective dioceses, along with several affiliated Catholic organizations, filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois 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. Plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, seek to enjoin enforcement of provisions of the Affordable…

On May 21, 2012, the Catholic Bishops of Joliet, IL and Springfield, IL, on behalf of their respective dioceses, along with several affiliated Catholic organizations, filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois 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. Plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, seek to enjoin enforcement of provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) extending universal contraception coverage in employer-sponsored private health insurance coverage. Plaintiffs contend that this mandatory contraception coverage violates their sincerely held religious beliefs.

On February 8, 2013, the court (Judge John W. Darrah) granted defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of standing and ripeness. The court noted that the Federal Government had indicated in the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) its intention to amend the regulation. And while these amendments did not eliminate the possibility of imminent injury to the Plaintiffs, it did impact the likelihood of injury such that it was not "certainly impending." The court also held that the Plaintiffs inability to plan for the future based on the uncertain law did not impact their daily business.

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Wyatt Fore (4/5/2013)

Richard Jolly (3/30/2014)

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Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Baron, Courtney R. (Illinois)

Beckenhauer, Eric B. (Illinois)

Bennett, Michelle Renee (Illinois)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (District of Columbia)

Chicago, AUSA - (Illinois)

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1:12-cv-03932

Docket [PACER]

March 5, 2013

March 5, 2013

Docket
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Amended Complaint and Jury Demand

Aug. 8, 2012

Aug. 8, 2012

Complaint
54

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

Feb. 8, 2013

Feb. 8, 2013

Order/Opinion

923 F.Supp.2d 1126

Docket

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Docket for: R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949 v. Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department
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1 May 21, 2012

COMPLAINT filed by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0752-7170360.(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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2 May 21, 2012

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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3 May 21, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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4 May 21, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc. (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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5 May 21, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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6 May 21, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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7 May 21, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois by Brian Joseph Murray (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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8 May 21, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois by Daniel E. Reidy (Reidy, Daniel) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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9 May 21, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois by Carol A. Hogan (Hogan, Carol) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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10 May 21, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois by Dennis Murashko (Murashko, Dennis) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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11 May 21, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois by Mark P. Rotatori (Rotatori, Mark) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

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12 May 29, 2012

SUMMONS Returned Executed by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949 as to Patrick J. Fitzgerald served on 5/23/2012, answer due 7/23/2012 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

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13 June 25, 2012

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: Initial status hearing set for 9/4/12 at 9:30 a.m.Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 06/26/2012)

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14 June 29, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury by Benjamin Leon Berwick (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/29/2012)

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15 July 2, 2012

SUMMONS Returned Executed by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949 as to Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor served on 5/30/2012, answer due 7/30/2012; Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services served on 5/30/2012, answer due 7/30/2012; Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury served on 5/30/2012, answer due 7/30/2012; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services served on 5/30/2012, answer due 7/30/2012; U.S. Department of Labor served on 6/1/2012, answer due 7/31/2012; U.S. Department of Treasury served on 5/30/2012, answer due 7/30/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service HHS, # 2 Certificate of Service Labor, # 3 Certificate of Service Sebelius, # 4 Certificate of Service Solis, # 5 Certificate of Service Treasury, # 6 Declaration)(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

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4 Certificate of Service Solis

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16 July 2, 2012

AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois regarding Summons served on Eric. H. Holder, Jr. on 6/4/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

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17 July 2, 2012

MOTION by Defendants Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury for extension of time to Respond to Complaint (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

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18 July 2, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin Leon Berwick for presentment of extension of time,, 17 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/14/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

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19 July 9, 2012

MOTION by Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois for leave to file Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Complaint)(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

1 Exhibit Amended Complaint

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20 July 9, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Brian Joseph Murray for presentment of motion for leave to file,, 19 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/14/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

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21 Aug. 6, 2012

MOTION by Defendants Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury for leave to file excess pages (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

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22 Aug. 6, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin Leon Berwick for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages, 21 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/14/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

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23 Aug. 6, 2012

MOTION by Defendants Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Treasury, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

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24 Aug. 6, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin Leon Berwick for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction,, 23 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/14/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

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25 Aug. 8, 2012

MOTION by Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois to withdraw motion for leave to file,, 19 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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26 Aug. 8, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Brian Joseph Murray for presentment of motion to withdraw,, motion for relief, 25 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/14/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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27 Aug. 8, 2012

AMENDED complaint by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Chicago, Saint Patrick High School against Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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28 Aug. 8, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Chicago re amended complaint,,, 27 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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29 Aug. 8, 2012

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Saint Patrick High School re amended complaint,,, 27 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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30 Aug. 14, 2012

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: Ruling on motion hearing held. Parties' joint motion for an extension of time is moot 17 . Plaintiffs' agreed motion for leave to file an amended complaint is granted 19 . Defendants' unopposed motion for leave to file brief in excess of the page limit is granted 21 . Defendants' memorandum is moot 23 . Plaintiffs'motion to withdraw motion for leave to file amended complaint is moot 25 . Defendant's motion to dismiss, with brief in support, to be filed by 8/21/12, response by 9/11/12. Reply by 10/2/12. Status hearing set for 9/4/12 is vacated. Status hearing set for 12/5/12 at 9:30 a.m.Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

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31 Aug. 21, 2012

MOTION by Defendants Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Treasury, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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32 Aug. 21, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin Leon Berwick for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction,, 31 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 12/5/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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33 Aug. 23, 2012

MOTION by Amicus American Center For Law & JusticeLeave To Participate as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amici Curiae Brief)(Schopp, David) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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34 Aug. 23, 2012

NOTICE of Motion by David W. Schopp for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 33 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/29/2012 at 09:30 AM. (Schopp, David) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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35 Aug. 23, 2012

Corporate Disclosure Statement by American Center For Law & Justice (Schopp, David) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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36 Aug. 28, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury by Bradley Philip Humphreys (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 08/28/2012)

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37 Aug. 29, 2012

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: Ruling on motion hearing held. Motion by Amicus American Center For Law & Justice Leave to Participate as Amici Curiae in Support of plaintiffs 33 is granted. Enter Order. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

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38 Aug. 29, 2012

ORDER granting motion for leave to appear as Amici Curiae and file Amici Curiae brief Signed by the Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/29/2012.(mjc, ) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

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39 Aug. 31, 2012

ATTORNEY Appearance for Amicus American Center For Law & Justice by David W. Schopp (Schopp, David) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

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40 Sept. 11, 2012

MEMORANDUM by Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, Saint Patrick High School, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois in Opposition to motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction,, 31 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

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41 Oct. 2, 2012

REPLY by Defendants Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury to memorandum in opposition to motion,, 40 (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

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42 Nov. 13, 2012

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Berwick, Benjamin) Modified on 11/15/2012 (mjc, ). (Entered: 11/13/2012)

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43 Nov. 27, 2012

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/27/2012)

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44 Nov. 29, 2012

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Zubik v. Sebelius)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

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45 Nov. 30, 2012

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, Saint Patrick High School, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois to other,, 43, other,, 44, other,, 42 (Murray, Brian) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

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46 Dec. 3, 2012

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing set for 12/5/12 is re-set to 1/22/13 at 10:00 a.m. The Court will entertain oral argument at that time re: the pending motion to dismiss. Mailed notice(maf) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

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47 Dec. 3, 2012

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing of January 22, 2013, is re-set to 10:00 a.m. on January 30, 2013.Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

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48 Dec. 12, 2012

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Inc., Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois, R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as Successor Trustee Under the Provisions of the Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 1949, Saint Patrick High School, The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-in-Illinois (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Murray, Brian) (Entered: 12/12/2012)

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49 Dec. 24, 2012

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius, # 2 Exhibit Wheaton College v. Sebelius)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/24/2012)

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50 Jan. 14, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

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51 Jan. 29, 2013

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Hilda Solis, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Geithner, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/29/2013)

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52 Jan. 30, 2013

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah:Status hearing and oral argument held re: the pending motion to dismiss. Ruling by mail. Mailed notice(maf) (Entered: 01/30/2013)

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53 Feb. 8, 2013

MINUTE entry before Honorable John W. Darrah: For the reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and order, defendants' motion to dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1) for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction 31 is granted; and plaintiff's complaint is dismissed without prejudice. The merits of the current preventative care regulations or proposed amended regulations cannot be reached. Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. Civil case closed. [For further details see separate order(s).]Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 02/08/2013)

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54 Feb. 8, 2013

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable John W. Darrah on 2/8/2013.(mjc, )

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55 Feb. 8, 2013

ENTERED JUDGMENT. (mjc, ) (Entered: 02/08/2013)

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56 March 5, 2013

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 01/30/13 before the Honorable John W. Darrah. Court Reporter Contact Information: Mary M. Hacker, (312) 435-5564, Mary_Hacker@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 3/26/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/5/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/3/2013. (Hacker, Mary) (Entered: 03/05/2013)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

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: 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Catholic Bishop of Joliet, IL, the Catholic Bishop of Springfield, IL, and associated Catholic organizations.

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

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

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 Illinois 1:12-cv-03932

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Contraception

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