Case: Lindh v. Warden

2:09-cv-00215 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: June 18, 2009

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Case Summary

On June 18, 2009, a group of Muslim prisoners (including John Walker Lindh, the "American Taliban") filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against the warden of the Federal Correctional Institute. The plaintiffs, represented by the ACLU of Indiana, asked for declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that the prison's allowance of only one hour of group prayer per week violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.Arguments focused on Muslim tradition, whic…

On June 18, 2009, a group of Muslim prisoners (including John Walker Lindh, the "American Taliban") filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against the warden of the Federal Correctional Institute. The plaintiffs, represented by the ACLU of Indiana, asked for declaratory and injunctive relief, alleging that the prison's allowance of only one hour of group prayer per week violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Arguments focused on Muslim tradition, which calls for five sessions of prayer of each day with group prayer being preferable over individual sessions. The plaintiffs alleged that the prison's policy of only allowing one hour of prayer per week did not serve a compelling government purpose. Furthering their belief was the living conditions of the prisoners, which allowed them to be out of their cells most of the day.

The plaintiffs moved for certification of a class consisting of all Muslim prisoners aggrieved by this policy. However, the district court (Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson) denied this motion, holding that the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently define a class and, regardless, could not satisfy the numerosity requirement necessary to have class certification approved. The plaintiffs could only identify five Muslim prisoners under the warden's control whose beliefs on prayer coincided with their own.

Both parties filed motion for summary judgment, and Judge Magnus-Stinson granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs' motion, while denying the defendant's motion (2012 WL 379737). She held, as a matter of law, that "recitation of the five daily Muslim group prayers is a religious exercise rooted in Mr. Lindh's sincerely held religious beliefs," thus satisfying that requirement of RFRA. However, she deemed that there were genuine issues of material fact surrounding the issue of whether the warden substantially burdened the plaintiffs' religious practices.

Following a bench trial, the court issued its findings of fact and conclusions of law (2013 WL 139699). The court issued a permanent injunction against the Federal Correctional Institute, holding that the prison's policy violated RFRA. As such, the prison was required to change its policy regarding prayer sessions without 60 days of the issuing of the order. Under the order, the prison was required to allow prisoners to have prayer sessions at any time that the prisoners would otherwise be allowed out of their cells.

The prison changed its policy to allow religious groups to pray at three assigned times per day, with no more than 10 inmates allowed in the room at any time. Feeling that the policy violated the order of the court, the plaintiffs filed a motion to hold the defendant in contempt. After the filing of the motion, the prison again changed its policy to only allow for group prayer within individual cells, with a maximum of two prisoners allowed in any cell. The plaintiffs alleged that the warden violated the express and unambiguous command of the court, and therefore must be held in contempt.

The court held that its prior ruling was not clear and unambiguous, and therefore did not hold the defendant in contempt (2013 WL 3790897). However, Judge Magnus-Stinson did further clarify her past order, declaring that "the Warden is to allow group prayer during every Muslim prayer time for which the inmates are not confined to their cells. While the Warden may place a limit on the location and number of inmates who may assemble in a single place, the limitations must be reasonable and in keeping with RFRA's requirement that they are the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling interest be employed. Put simply, just as inmates are free to assemble, socialize, and engage in other group activities in common, recreational areas during times they are released from their cells, so too must they be allowed to engage in group prayer in common, out-of-cell areas, which the Warden may designate in his discretion."

Summary Authors

Jonathan Forman (7/24/2013)

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Judge(s)

Dinsmore, Mark. J. (Indiana)

Magnus-Stinson, Jane Elizabeth (Indiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Falk, Kenneth J. (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Kieper, Thomas E (Indiana)

McCoskey, William Lance (Indiana)

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Docket (PACER)

Arnaout v. Warden

July 19, 2013

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Arnaout v. Warden

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

Complaint
36

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Order

Arnaout v. Warden

May 26, 2010

May 26, 2010

Order/Opinion
61

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Order Consolidating Cases

Arnaout v. Warden

Sept. 9, 2010

Sept. 9, 2010

Order/Opinion
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Order Denying Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify Class

Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

Order/Opinion
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Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 25, 2011

Jan. 25, 2011

Complaint
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Order [re cross-motions for summary judgment]

Feb. 3, 2012

Feb. 3, 2012

Order/Opinion

2012 WL 379737

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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Jan. 11, 2013

Jan. 11, 2013

Order/Opinion

2013 WL 139699

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April 8, 2013

April 8, 2013

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Order

July 19, 2013

July 19, 2013

Order/Opinion

2013 WL 3790897

Docket

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COMPLAINT against WARDEN, filed by ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit a)(VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

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June 18, 2009

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CIVIL COVER SHEET, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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Summons Issued as to WARDEN. Attorney General Office of USA (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth J. Falk on behalf of Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S Summary of CMP Notice (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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RECEIPT #th 000862 in the amount of $ 350.00 (VS) (Entered: 06/19/2009)

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by all plaintiffs. WARDEN served on 7/1/2009. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/08/2009)

July 8, 2009

July 8, 2009

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NOTICE of Parties' First Extension of Time, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 08/18/2009)

Aug. 18, 2009

Aug. 18, 2009

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas E. Kieper on behalf of Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 08/18/2009)

Aug. 18, 2009

Aug. 18, 2009

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Clerk's Notice of Change of Terre Haute Division Mailing Address. (JD) (Entered: 09/16/2009)

Sept. 16, 2009

Sept. 16, 2009

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Defendant's ANSWER to 1 Complaint and Defendant's Affirmative Defenses, filed by WARDEN.(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

Sept. 23, 2009

Sept. 23, 2009

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MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed amended complaint, # 2 Exhibit A-C to Proposed Amended Complaint, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/09/2009)

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Nov. 9, 2009

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BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 13 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/09/2009)

Nov. 9, 2009

Nov. 9, 2009

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to December 22, 2009, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 11/17/2009)

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Nov. 17, 2009

Nov. 17, 2009

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CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Summary of CMP)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/03/2009)

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Dec. 3, 2009

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ORDER: CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. Dispositive Motions due by 8/23/2010. Settlement Conference set for 5/20/2010 10:00 AM in room #131 before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr. In light of the potential for SJ to resolve this matter, a trial date will be set at the settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 12/16/2009.(NRN) (Entered: 12/16/2009)

Dec. 16, 2009

Dec. 16, 2009

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint Defendant's Objection to Plaintiff's Motion to File Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Harvey G. Church, # 2 Exhibit 2, Declaration of Bashar Murad)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 12/22/2009)

1 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Harvey G. Church

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Dec. 22, 2009

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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reponse to Amended Complaint to 12/22/2009. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 12/23/2009. (NRN) (Entered: 12/23/2009)

Dec. 23, 2009

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MOTION for Extension of Time to January 25, 2010 to file reply to 13 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/28/2009)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Dec. 28, 2009

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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re 13 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. Reply due by 1/25/2010. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 12/29/2009. (NRN) (Entered: 12/29/2009)

Dec. 29, 2009

Dec. 29, 2009

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NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

Jan. 25, 2010

Jan. 25, 2010

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REPLY in Support of Motion re 13 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration-Lindh, # 2 Exhibit Declaration-Arnaout)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

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Jan. 25, 2010

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NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

Jan. 25, 2010

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Witness List -Preliminary, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER, Exhibit List Preliminary, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/22/2010)

Feb. 22, 2010

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Witness List, filed by Defendant WARDEN, Exhibit List, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 03/23/2010)

March 23, 2010

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MOTION to Allow Plaintiffs to Appear at the Settlement Conference by Telephone and to Excuse Randall Royer from the Conference if Suitable Arrangements Cannot be Made for his Telephonic Appearance, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/24/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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March 24, 2010

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MOTION to Dismiss Randall Royer and His Claim, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2010)

April 1, 2010

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BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 28 MOTION to Dismiss Randall Royer and His Claim, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of B. Shoemaker)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2010)

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April 1, 2010

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MOTION for Extension of Time to May 19, 2010 to file response to 28 MOTION to Dismiss Randall Royer and His Claim, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/09/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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April 9, 2010

April 9, 2010

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ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 5/19/2010 re 28 MOTION to Dismiss Randall Royer and His Claim. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 4/12/2010. (NRN) (Entered: 04/13/2010)

April 12, 2010

April 12, 2010

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr.: Attorney Conference Call held on 4/13/2010. The settlement conference set for 5/20/2010 10:00 AM is converted to a Telephonic Status Conference before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr. The 27 Motion to Allow Plaintiffs to Appear by Telephone is DENIED, as moot, in light of the fact that the May 20th conference will no longer be held as a settlement conference. At the May 20th status conference, counsel shall advise the Magistrate Judge if the parties would agree to a resolution of this lawsuit under the terms and conditions as explained in this Entry. (NRN) (Entered: 04/16/2010)

April 16, 2010

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ORDER denying as moot 27 Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 4/16/2010. (NRN)

April 16, 2010

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RESPONSE to Motion re 28 MOTION to Dismiss Randall Royer and His Claim, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/03/2010)

May 3, 2010

May 3, 2010

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STATUS REPORT Concerning Exhaustion of Remedies by Proposed Plaintiff Lindh by ENAAM ARNAOUT, RANDALL T ROYER. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/25/2010)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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Submission Proposed Order in Support of Motion to Dismiss, Dkt. #28, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 05/25/2010)

May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010

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ORDER granting, without prejudice defendant's 28 Motion to Dismiss Randall Royer from this cause because Court lacks jurisdiction; Randall Royer's claim is dismissed. Signed by Judge Larry J. McKinney on 5/26/2010. cm (NKD) (Entered: 05/26/2010)

May 26, 2010

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr: Status Conference held on 5/20/2010. Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/8/2010 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann Jr. (SMD) (Entered: 05/28/2010)

May 28, 2010

May 28, 2010

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Reassignment of Case to Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. Judge Larry J. McKinney no longer assigned to the case. Please include the new case number (2:09-cv-00215-JMS-WGH), which includes the initials of the newly assigned judge, on all future filings in this matter. (TRG) (Entered: 06/16/2010)

June 16, 2010

June 16, 2010

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ORDER granting 13 Motion to Amend/Correct complaint; plaintiff may file Amended Complaint within three days; Defendant shall answer or respond within 20 days thereafter; Court notes parties have dicussed issue of exhaustion [dkt 34], Parties ORDERED to meet and confer about a briefing schedule for class certification (taking into account whether any additional discovery need to be performed) as well as any other issues that may need to be addressed; If parties can agree to briefing schedule, they must file proposal by July 7, 2010. If they cannot reach agreement by that time, they should request, by the same deadline, a telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge, who will issue an appropriate schedule under the circumstances. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 6/28/2010. (VS) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

June 28, 2010

June 28, 2010

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against WARDEN, filed by ENAAM ARNAOUT, John Lindh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Arnaout grievances, # 2 Exhibit Lindh grievances)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

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June 29, 2010

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NOTICE Accompanying Plaintiffs' Filing of Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, John Lindh (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

June 29, 2010

June 29, 2010

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth J. Falk on behalf of Plaintiff John Lindh. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

June 29, 2010

June 29, 2010

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MOTION for approval of -Briefing Schedule and Status Report, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, John Lindh. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) Modified on 7/6/2010 (NRN). (Entered: 07/02/2010)

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July 2, 2010

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ORDER Approves 43 Motion for approval of briefing schedule and stauts report; ORDERED Plaintiffs are to file motion for class certification and supporting memorandum no later than 07/09/10; Defendant will file its response memorandum no later than 08/30/10; Plaintiffs will file any reply memorandum no later than 17 days after the defendant files her response memorandum. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 7/7/2010. (VS) (Entered: 07/07/2010)

July 7, 2010

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MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

July 8, 2010

July 8, 2010

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BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 45 MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Church deposition, # 2 Exhibit Aranaout Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Bilal Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit Chandia Affidavit, # 5 Exhibit Twitty Affidavit, # 6 Exhibit Carr Affidasvit, # 7 Exhibit Haouari Affidavit, # 8 Exhibit Dhafir Affidavit)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

1 Exhibit Church deposition

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2 Exhibit Aranaout Declaration

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4 Exhibit Chandia Affidavit

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5 Exhibit Twitty Affidavit

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6 Exhibit Carr Affidasvit

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7 Exhibit Haouari Affidavit

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8 Exhibit Dhafir Affidavit

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July 8, 2010

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ANSWER Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and Defendant's Affirmative Defenses, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 07/16/2010)

July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010

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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Case Management Plan, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 08/05/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Aug. 5, 2010

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ORDER granting 48 Motion to Amend Case Management Plan. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr on 8/9/2010. (SMD) (Entered: 08/09/2010)

Aug. 9, 2010

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MOTION for Extension of Time to August 30, 2010 to file for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH, RANDALL T ROYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/16/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Aug. 16, 2010

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ORDER granting 50 Motion for Extension of Time to File motion for summary judgment and supporting materials to 08/30/10. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 8/17/2010. (VS) (Entered: 08/17/2010)

Aug. 17, 2010

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NOTICE of Appearance by William Lance McCoskey on behalf of Defendant WARDEN. (McCoskey, William) (Entered: 08/18/2010)

Aug. 18, 2010

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Submission of Signature Requirement re 52 Notice of Appearance by WARDEN. (McCoskey, William) (Entered: 08/19/2010)

Aug. 19, 2010

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NOTICE of Filing Signature Pages for the Deposition of Harvey G. Church by ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH (Attachments: # 1 Deposition Signature Pages) (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/25/2010)

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Aug. 25, 2010

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MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Church deposition, # 2 Exhibit Admissions, # 3 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration-Lindh, # 4 Exhibit Declaration-Royer)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

1 Exhibit Church deposition

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3 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration-Lindh

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4 Exhibit Declaration-Royer

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Aug. 26, 2010

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BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

Aug. 26, 2010

Aug. 26, 2010

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 45 MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (McCoskey, William) (Entered: 08/30/2010)

Aug. 30, 2010

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/30/2010)

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Aug. 30, 2010

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases -CORRECTED-, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/30/2010)

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Aug. 30, 2010

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REPLY in Support of Motion re 45 MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/07/2010)

Sept. 7, 2010

Sept. 7, 2010

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ORDER granting plaintiffs Arnaout and Lindh's 59 Motion to Consolidate Cases. The two cases are consolidated, for all purposes, and shall be captioned as specified in this Entry. Clerk shall docket this Entry in Cause No. 2:10-cv-00175 and close Cause No. 2:10-cv-00175. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 9/09/2010. (Service by US mail) (NKD) (Entered: 09/10/2010)

Sept. 9, 2010

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MOTION to Dismiss Enaam Arnaout, filed by Plaintiffs ENAAM ARNAOUT, BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/16/2010)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 16, 2010

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ORDER granting plaintiffs' 62 Motion to Dismiss Enaam Arnaout from this case. Enaam Arnaout is dismissed from this action. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 9/17/2010. (NKD) (Entered: 09/17/2010)

Sept. 17, 2010

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NOTICE Concerning Status of Plaintiff Brian Carr as Class Representative, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2010)

Sept. 20, 2010

Sept. 20, 2010

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to November 9, 2010 to file response to 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 09/21/2010)

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Sept. 21, 2010

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ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Defendant shall have through November 9, 2010, to file his response to Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment, and to file a summary judgment in favor of defense in this cause. Plaintiffs shall have through December 7, 2010, to respond to Defendants summary judgment and to reply in support of their summary judgment. Defendant shall have until December 22, 2010, to reply to Plaintiffs response to its summary judgment motion. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 9/22/2010. (NKD) (Entered: 09/22/2010)

Sept. 22, 2010

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ORDER denying Plaintiff's 45 Motion to Certify Class. Plaintiffs have not sufficiently defined a class and have failed to establish numerosity, their Motion to Certify the Class, 45, is DENIED. Plaintiffs have until December 3, 2010 to move to join additional inmates whose affidavits were submitted as evidence for class certification if those individuals seek to be named plaintiffs in this case. (See Order for Details) Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 11/8/2010. (NKD) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response In Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

Nov. 9, 2010

Nov. 9, 2010

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Appendix of Exhibits in Support of Motion re 68 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response In Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Decl. of H. Church, # 2 Exhibit 2-Decl. of D. Holston, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of F. Coleman & att. Notice to Inmate, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of S. Harvey, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Decl. of C. Lockett, # 6 Exhibit 6- Decl. of H. Marberry, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Decl. of A. Amonette & att. CV, # 8 Exhibit 8 -Decl. of L. Smith & atts. 1 - 3, # 9 Exhibit 8 - att. 4 -Terroist Recruitment, # 10 Exhibit 8 - att. 5 - Review of Religious Srvs., # 11 Exhibit 9 - Decl. of C. Gonzalez)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

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2 Exhibit 2-Decl. of D. Holston

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3 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of F. Coleman & att. Notice to Inmate

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4 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of S. Harvey

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5 Exhibit 5 - Decl. of C. Lockett

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6 Exhibit 6- Decl. of H. Marberry

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7 Exhibit 7 - Decl. of A. Amonette & att. CV

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8 Exhibit 8 -Decl. of L. Smith & atts. 1 - 3

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9 Exhibit 8 - att. 4 -Terroist Recruitment

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10 Exhibit 8 - att. 5 - Review of Religious Srvs.

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11 Exhibit 9 - Decl. of C. Gonzalez

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Nov. 9, 2010

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MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Brief, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Att. 1 - Resp. to Plt. MSJ and Memo in Support of Cross-MSJ, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 11/09/2010)

1 Att. 1 - Resp. to Plt. MSJ and Memo in Support of Cross-MSJ

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Nov. 9, 2010

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ORDER (See order for more details) parties motions for summary judgment, [dkts. 55; 68], are DENIED as premature without prejudice to refile pursuant to this Order, and the Wardens Motion for Leave to File an Oversized Brief, [dkt. 70], is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 11/12/2010. (VS) (Entered: 11/12/2010)

Nov. 12, 2010

Nov. 12, 2010

72

TRIAL PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES before Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. (VS) (Entered: 11/12/2010)

Nov. 12, 2010

Nov. 12, 2010

73

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr.: Status Conference held on 11/8/2010. Status Conference set for 4/22/2011 09:30 AM Telephonic before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr. (NRN) (Entered: 11/15/2010)

Nov. 15, 2010

Nov. 15, 2010

74

MOTION to Vacate Deadline for Final Witness and Exhibit Lists and to Modify Case Management Deadlines (AGREED), filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/19/2010)

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Nov. 19, 2010

Nov. 19, 2010

75

ORDER granting Agreed 74 Motion to Vacate Deadline The current deadline of November 23, 2010, for the filing of final witness and exhibit lists is vacated. In the event that plaintiffs file a motion to amend the complaint and in the event that this is approved by the Court, that within thirty (30) days of the pleadings being closed that the parties shall file an amended case management plans specifying dates for: Disclosure of expert witnesses. Filing of final witness and exhibit lists. Completion of Discovery (if new parties are added). Filing of dispositive motions. In the event that plaintiffs do not join parties and move to amend the complaint, the time to file the final witness and exhibit list is extended to thirty (30) days after the expiration of the joinder deadline established by the Court. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 11/22/2010. (NKD) (Entered: 11/22/2010)

Nov. 22, 2010

Nov. 22, 2010

76

MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Am. Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 1- Seecond Am. Compl, # 3 Exhibit 2-Second Am. Compl, # 4 Exhibit 3-Second Am. Compl, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/01/2010)

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Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

77

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 76 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/01/2010)

Dec. 1, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

78

RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Attachment 1 Declaration of T. Myers)(Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 12/14/2010)

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Dec. 14, 2010

Dec. 14, 2010

79

MOTION for Extension of Time to January 17, 2011 to file reply to 76 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs so that Relevant Documents may be Reviewed, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/17/2010)

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Dec. 17, 2010

Dec. 17, 2010

80

ORDER granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to 1/17/2011 re 76 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr., on 12/20/2010. (NRN) (Entered: 12/20/2010)

Dec. 20, 2010

Dec. 20, 2010

81

Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct File Substituted Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiff, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed amended complaint, # 2 Ex 1 to proposed amended complaint, # 3 Ex. 2 to proposed amended complaint, # 4 Ex. 3 to proposed amended complaint, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/07/2011)

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Jan. 7, 2011

Jan. 7, 2011

82

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 81 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct File Substituted Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiff, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/07/2011)

Jan. 7, 2011

Jan. 7, 2011

83

REPLY in Support of Motion re 76 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs (Reply Concerning Motion), filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/07/2011)

Jan. 7, 2011

Jan. 7, 2011

84

ENTRY (Marginal) - 76 Motion is denied as moot in light of docket 81. JMS, DJ, 1/18/11(NKD) (Entered: 01/18/2011)

Jan. 18, 2011

Jan. 18, 2011

85

ORDER - Plaintiffs, having filed their Amended Motion to file Substituted Second Amended Complaint to Join Additional Plaintiffs (Doc No. 81), and Court having read Motion and being duly advised, finds that good cause exists to grant it. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Second Amended Complaint for Declaratoryand Injunctive Relief submitted with Amended Motion to File Substituted Second Amended Complaint may be filed by plaintiffs within three days of this Order. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond within twenty days thereafter. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 1/25/2011. (NKD) (Entered: 01/25/2011)

Jan. 25, 2011

Jan. 25, 2011

86

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against WARDEN, filed by BRIAN CARR, JOHN LINDH, Ali Asad Chandia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Lindh grievances, # 2 Exhibit Carr grievances, # 3 Exhibit Chandia grievances)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/25/2011)

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Jan. 25, 2011

Jan. 25, 2011

Clearinghouse
87

NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth J. Falk on behalf of Plaintiff Ali Asad Chandia. (Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/25/2011)

Jan. 25, 2011

Jan. 25, 2011

88

ANSWER to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Defendant's Affirmative Defenses, filed by Defendant WARDEN. (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 01/28/2011)

Jan. 28, 2011

Jan. 28, 2011

89

MOTION to Amend Case Management Plan, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, Ali Asad Chandia, JOHN LINDH (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Falk, Kenneth) Modified on 2/24/2011 (NKD). (Entered: 02/23/2011)

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Feb. 23, 2011

Feb. 23, 2011

90

ORDER granting 89 Motion to Amend/Correct Case Management Plan. Signed by Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr on 2/24/2011. (SMD) (Entered: 02/24/2011)

Feb. 24, 2011

Feb. 24, 2011

91

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr.: Status Conference held on 4/22/2011. Status Conference set for 11/15/2011 09:30 AM Telephonic before Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr. (NRN) (Entered: 05/03/2011)

May 3, 2011

May 3, 2011

93

NOTICE of Serving Expert Witness Disclosure, filed by Defendant WARDEN (Kieper, Thomas) (Entered: 05/16/2011)

May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011

94

Reassignment of Case to Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore. Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr no longer assigned to the case. Please include the new case number (2:09-cv-00215-JMS-MJD), which includes the initials of the newly assigned judge, on all future filings in this matter. (NKD) (Entered: 05/24/2011)

May 24, 2011

May 24, 2011

95

SCHEDULING ENTRY: This telephone status conference currently scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. is hereby VACATED. This matter is set for a telephone status conference on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this conference is to discuss case status. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling the phone number to be provided by the court in an email. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 6/2/2011.(NKD) (Entered: 06/03/2011)

June 2, 2011

June 2, 2011

96

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to August 30, 2011 for Filing of Dispositive Motions, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, Ali Asad Chandia, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/06/2011)

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June 6, 2011

June 6, 2011

97

ORDER - Plaintiffs, having filed their 96 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadlines for Filing of Dispositive Motions, and the Court having read the Motion, and being duly advised, finds that good cause exists to grant it, and, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the deadlines for the filing of dispositive motions be extended as follows: Plaintiffs to file their motion for summary judgment and supporting material no later than July 1, 2011. Defendant to file his cross-motion for summary judgment and supporting material combined with her response in opposition to plaintiffs' motion no later than thirty-one days after plaintiffs' filing. Plaintiffs to file their reply in support of their motion combined with their response in opposition to the cross-motion no later than thirty-one days after defendant's filing. Defendant to file his reply in support of cross-motion for summary judgment no later than 17 days after plaintiffs' filing. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 6/7/2011. (NKD) Modified on 6/8/2011 (NKD). (Entered: 06/07/2011)

June 7, 2011

June 7, 2011

98

Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to August 30, 2011 to File Dispositive Motions (Unopposed), filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, Ali Asad Chandia, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/07/2011)

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June 7, 2011

June 7, 2011

99

ORDER granting 98 Motion to extend deadlines for filing of Dispositive Motions; Plaintiffs to file their motion for summary judgment and supporting material no later than August 30, 2011 Defendant to file his cross-motion for summary judgment and supporting material combined with her response in opposition to plaintiffs motion no later than thirty-one days after plaintiffs' filing. Plaintiffs to file their reply in support of their motion combined with their response in opposition to the cross-motion no later than thirty-one days after defendants filing Defendant to file his reply in support of cross-motion for summary judgment no later than 17 days after plaintiffs' filing. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 6/8/2011. (VS) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

June 8, 2011

June 8, 2011

100

MOTION for Continuance Telephone Status Conference, filed by Plaintiffs BRIAN CARR, Ali Asad Chandia, JOHN LINDH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/22/2011)

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July 22, 2011

July 22, 2011

Case Details

State / Territory:

Indiana

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 18, 2009

Case Ongoing: No reason to think so

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Muslim inmate refused sufficient time to pray as a group

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Federal Correctional Institute (Terra Haute, IN), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Indiana 2:09-cv-00215

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory Judgment

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 168,807.52.

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination