Case: Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius

1:13-cv-00709 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Filed Date: Dec. 10, 2013

Closed Date: 2017

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Case Summary

On December 10, 2013, a non-profit religious organization filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The plaintiffs alleged that the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) contraception insurance mandate violated the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The plaintiffs contended that the accommodation for non-profit religious organization…

On December 10, 2013, the plaintiff filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the defendant and for a preliminary injunction. The plaintiff stated that it would be harmed as soon as the new insurance requirements became effective on January 1, 2014. Because of this impending harm, the plaintiff claimed it required an injunction, which would prevent the government from enforcing the mandate against it. The defendants opposed this motion on the grounds that the accommodation to the ACA mandate did not substantially burden the plaintiffs' religious freedom under RFRA or cause the plaintiff's irreparable harm.

On December 23, 2013, the defendant filed a motion to dismiss or summary judgment in the alternative. The defendant argued that the ACA did not substantially burden the plaintiff's exercise of religion and that, even if it did, the ACA met strict scrutiny.

On January 2, 2014, the District Court ordered that the plaintiff was entitled to a permanent injunction because the accommodation imposed a substantial burden on the free exercise of religion. Specifically, the mandate impermissibly required the head of a religious organization to sign a form that authorized a third party to provide contraception insurance coverage to the organization's employees. 10 F. Supp. 3d 725. The next day, the court ordered a final judgment and order of injunction that stated its terms and the acts restrained.

The defendants appealed on February 24, 2014. On appeal, this case was consolidated with other cases, including East Texas Baptist University v. Sebelius. The Fifth Circuit overturned the district court, stating that "the acts that violated their faith are those of third parties" and that, under RFRA, the plaintiffs did not have standing to challenge the acts of those third parties. Thus, the Fifth Circuit held that the plaintiffs could not demonstrate that the ACA, with its exemption, substantially burdened the plaintiffs' religious exercise.

The plaintiffs appealed and on May 17, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari. The Supreme Court vacated the judgement and remanded the case, citing Zubik, which held that it was appropriate to vacate and remand so that the courts of appeals could address the arguments in response to the order for supplemental briefs. The supplemental briefing request asked parties to address how contraceptive coverage could be obtained by employees through insurance companies that did not require any involvement by plaintiffs beyond their decision to provide health insurance without contraceptive coverage. 136. S. Ct. 1557.

The court of appeals then granted defendants' motion to stay the proceedings to allow the parties to negotiate a solution in accordance with the Supreme Court's order.

On October 16, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation to dismiss, citing new regulations that afforded the plaintiffs an exemption. The new regulations stated that forcing the plaintiffs to choose between the contraception mandate or penalties imposed a substantial burden on religious exercise under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. On October 19, 2017, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court granted the joint stipulation and dismissed the case.

The case is closed.

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People

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Judge(s)

Ambro, Thomas L. (Delaware)

Clark, Ron (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cashiola, Randal G. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Bales, John Malcolm (District of Columbia)

Bennett, Michelle Renee (Texas)

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Judge(s)

Ambro, Thomas L. (Delaware)

Clark, Ron (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cashiola, Randal G. (Texas)

DeJulius, Leon F. Jr. (Pennsylvania)

Fernandez, Carolyn (Texas)

Goetz, John D. (Pennsylvania)

Kairis, Matthew A (Ohio)

Pohl, Paul M. (Pennsylvania)

Raimer, David T. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bales, John Malcolm (District of Columbia)

Bennett, Michelle Renee (Texas)

Delery, Stuart F. (District of Columbia)

Grogg, Adam Anderson (Texas)

Hartnett, Kathleen R. (District of Columbia)

Humphreys, Bradley Philip (District of Columbia)

Lieber, Sheila M. (District of Columbia)

Ricketts, Jennifer (District of Columbia)

Shumate, Brett (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cowen, Michael R. (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:13-cv-00709	Docket [PACER] Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont et al v. Sebelius	Oct. 19, 2017	Oct. 19, 2017 Docket
3 1:13-cv-00709	Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support of Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1 1:13-cv-00709	Original Complaint Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 Complaint
11 1:13-cv-00709	Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
10 1:13-cv-00709	Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, And in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
22 1:13-cv-00709	Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Statement of Material Facts Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 Pleading / Motion / Brief
32 1:13-cv-00709	Order Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Order/Opinion
33 1:13-cv-00709	Memorandum and Order Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Jan. 2, 2014	Jan. 2, 2014 Order/Opinion 10 F.Supp.3d 725
34 1:13-cv-00709	Final Judgment and Order of Injunction Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius	Jan. 3, 2014	Jan. 3, 2014 Order/Opinion
14-04465	Opinion of the Court Catholic Diocese of Beaumont v. Sebelius U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	July 17, 2015	July 17, 2015 Order/Opinion 793 F.3d 338

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Docket

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Last updated April 20, 2025, 12:37 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4437086.), filed by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cashiola, Randal) (Entered: 12/10/2013) 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 RECAP
	Case Assigned to Judge Ron Clark. (aam, )	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 PACER
	DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc. and Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (aam, )	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 PACER
	In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice of Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (aam, )	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 PACER
2	First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cashiola, Randal) (Entered: 12/10/2013) 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 PACER
3	First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Declaration, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/10/2013) 1 Exhibit Declaration View on PACER 2 Exhibit Declaration View on PACER 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 10, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013 PACER
4	SUMMONS Issued as to Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Treasury and emailed to plas' atty for service (aam, ) (Entered: 12/11/2013)	Dec. 11, 2013	Dec. 11, 2013 PACER
5	ORDER setting status/management conference for 12/20/2013 9:00 AM in Ctrm 2 (Beaumont) before Judge Ron Clark. Motion hearing set re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction for 12/30/2013 09:00 AM in Ctrm 2 (Beaumont) before Judge Ron Clark.. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 12/13/2013. (bjc) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/13/2013)	Dec. 13, 2013	Dec. 13, 2013 PACER
6	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Bradley Philip Humphreys on behalf of All Defendants (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 12/17/2013)	Dec. 17, 2013	Dec. 17, 2013 PACER
7	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ron Clark: Management/Status Conference held on 12/20/2013. (Court Reporter Chris Bickham.) (fal, ) (Entered: 12/20/2013)	Dec. 20, 2013	Dec. 20, 2013 PACER
8	SCHEDULING ORDER. Deadline for defts to respond to 3 Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction is 12/23/13. Pltfs may reply by noon on 12/27/13. Proposed findings of fact are due by noon on 12/27/13. Motion hearing set for 12/30/13 at 9:00 AM. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 12/20/13. (tkd, ) (Entered: 12/20/2013)	Dec. 20, 2013	Dec. 20, 2013 PACER
9	Unopposed MOTION for Expansion of Page Limits by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 12/26/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/23/2013) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 PACER
10	RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 12/26/2013 (tkd, ). Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/23/2013)	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 PACER
11	MOTION to Dismiss by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Humphreys, Bradley) Two-part motion; see also #12 Motion for Summary Judgment. Modified on 12/26/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/23/2013) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Statement of Material Facts View on PACER 3 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 PACER
12	MOTION for Summary Judgment by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Docketed for statistical purposes only; see #11 Motion for Dismiss which is a two-part motion.) (tkd, ) (Entered: 12/26/2013)	Dec. 23, 2013	Dec. 23, 2013 PACER
13	REPLY to Response to Motion re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/27/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER	Dec. 27, 2013	Dec. 27, 2013 PACER
14	Proposed Findings of Fact by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Cashiola, Randal) (Entered: 12/27/2013)	Dec. 27, 2013	Dec. 27, 2013 PACER
15	Proposed Conclusions of Law by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/27/2013)	Dec. 27, 2013	Dec. 27, 2013 PACER
16	NOTICE of Filing of Administrative Record by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Record Index)(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/27/2013) 1 Exhibit Record Index View on PACER	Dec. 27, 2013	Dec. 27, 2013 PACER
17	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re 10 Response in Opposition to Motion, 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius, # 2 Michigan Catholic Conference v. Sebelius, # 3 Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged v. Sebelius)(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013) 1 Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius View on PACER 2 Michigan Catholic Conference v. Sebelius View on PACER 3 Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged v. Sebelius View on PACER	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
18	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
19	Supplemental NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
20	FILED IN ERROR. Please ignore. MOTION to Strike Administrative Record by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
21	Second Supplemental NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 2 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 3 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 4 View on PACER	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
22	RESPONSE to Statement of Material Facts in 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. (Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 12/30/2013 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/29/2013)	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
	***FILED IN ERROR. Please ignore document #20, Motion to Strike Filing of Administrative Record. Motion is missing a certificate of conference and must be refiled. (tkd, )	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013 PACER
23	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ron Clark: Motion Hearing held on 12/30/2013 re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic Diocese of Beaumont, Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc.. (Court Reporter Chris Bickham.) (fal, ) (Entered: 12/30/2013)	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013 PACER
24	Witness List. (fal, ) (Entered: 12/30/2013)	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013 PACER
25	OBJECTIONS to the Filing of 16 Administrative Record by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/30/2013) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013 PACER
26	Stipulated Preliminary Findings by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont, Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/30/2013)	Dec. 30, 2013	Dec. 30, 2013 PACER
27	Second NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, 11 MOTION to Dismiss, 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/31/2013) 1 Exhibit View on PACER	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
28	NOTICE of Filing of Defendants' Cross-Designations of Cohen Testimony by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendants' Cross-Designations, # 2 Exhibit Deposition Transcript for Gary M. Cohen)(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/31/2013) 1 Exhibit Defendants' Cross-Designations View on PACER 2 Exhibit Deposition Transcript for Gary M. Cohen View on PACER	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
29	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury re 3 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, 11 MOTION to Dismiss, 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Little Sisters of the Poor v. Sebelius (CA10))(Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/31/2013) 1 Exhibit Little Sisters of the Poor v. Sebelius (CA10) View on PACER	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
30	Third Supplemental NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cashiola, Randal) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/31/2013) 1 Exhibit 1 View on PACER	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
31	RESPONSE to 30 Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius filed by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) Modified on 1/2/2014 (tkd, ). (Entered: 12/31/2013)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
32	ORDER re 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. A final judgment consistent with this order and the memorandum opinion will be forthcoming. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 12/31/13. (tkd, ) (Entered: 01/02/2014)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 PACER
33	MEMORANDUM AND ORDER that pltfs are entitled to a permanent injunction. The Government is enjoined from applying or enforcing the regulations that require the Plaintiffs, their health plans, TPAs, or issuers, to provide or execute the self-certifica tion forms that enable or require the TPA or issuer to provide health insurance coverage for Plaintiff's employees for FDA-approved contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, products, or services under the requirements imposed in 42 U.S.C. 67; 300gg-13(a) (4), Pub. L. 11-148, § 1563(e)-(f), as well as the application of the penalties found in 26 U.S.C. §§ 4980D & 4980H, and 29 U.S.C. § 1132. Further ordered that all currently pending motions are denied as moot. A final judgment will be forthcoming. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 1/2/14. (tkd, )	Jan. 2, 2014	Jan. 2, 2014 RECAP
34	FINAL JUDGMENT and Order of Injunction. All costs of court will be borne by the party incurring same. This is a final judgment disposing of the claims of all parties and is appealable. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 1/3/14. (tkd, ) (Entered: 01/03/2014)	Jan. 3, 2014	Jan. 3, 2014 PACER
35	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 33 Memorandum & Opinion,,, 34 Judgment, 32 Order by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Humphreys, Bradley) (Entered: 02/24/2014)	Feb. 24, 2014	Feb. 24, 2014 PACER
36	NOTICE of Docketing Notice of Appeal from USCA re 35 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. USCA Case Number 14-40212. (dlc, ) (Entered: 03/03/2014)	March 3, 2014	March 3, 2014 PACER
37	TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from the Defendants-Appellants advising transcript is unnecessary for appeal purposes filed by Adam Craig Jed. (tlh, ) Modified on 3/27/2014 (dlc, ). (Entered: 03/26/2014)	March 25, 2014	March 25, 2014 PACER
	NOTICE of certification of eROA provided to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. (dlc, )	March 27, 2014	March 27, 2014 PACER
38	TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Inc., Catholic Diocese of Beaumont for proceedings held on 12/30/2013 before Judge Clark, Transcript due by 12/30/2013. (Cashiola, Randal) (Entered: 03/31/2014)	March 31, 2014	March 31, 2014 PACER
	USCA 5th Circuit Notice - Original record on appeal is accepted (dlc, )	April 2, 2014	April 2, 2014 PACER
	Release of electronic record on appeal to appellant's counsel, Adam Jed via utility upload tool pursuant to his request. (dlc, )	April 2, 2014	April 2, 2014 PACER
	Release of electronic record on appeal to appellee's counsel, Thomas Allen via utility upload tool pursuant to his request. (dlc, )	April 3, 2014	April 3, 2014 PACER
39	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on December 30, 2013 before Judge Ron Clark. Court Reporter: Christina Bickham,Telephone number: 409-654-2891. <P>NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) business days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.txed.uscourts.gov<P> Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 5/23/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/2/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/31/2014. (clb, ) (Entered: 04/29/2014)	April 29, 2014	April 29, 2014 PACER
	NOTICE of certification of supplemental record on appeal provided to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. (dlc, )	April 30, 2014	April 30, 2014 PACER
	USCA 5th Circuit Notice - Supplemental record on appeal is accepted. (dlc, )	May 2, 2014	May 2, 2014 PACER
	Release of electronic supplemental record on appeal to appellee's counsel, Thomas Allen via utility upload tool pursuant to his request. (dlc, )	May 12, 2014	May 12, 2014 PACER
40	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Adam Anderson Grogg on behalf of All Defendants (Grogg, Adam) (Entered: 03/25/2015)	March 25, 2015	March 25, 2015 PACER
41	SUPREME COURT ORDER GRANTING the petition for a writ of certiorari as to 35 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The judgment or mandate of the Court will not issue for at least 25 days pursuant to Rule 45. Should a petition for rehearing be filed timely, the judgment or mandate will be further stayed pending this Court's action on the petition for rehearing (pkb, ) (Entered: 05/18/2016)	May 17, 2016	May 17, 2016 PACER
42	ORDER of USCA granting motion to extend the stay of further proceedings to August 22, 2017 as to 35 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Circuit Judge: Jerry E. Smith (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(dlc, ) (Entered: 06/28/2017) 1 USCA Cover Letter View on PACER	June 26, 2017	June 26, 2017 PACER
43	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michelle Renee Bennett on behalf of All Defendants (Bennett, Michelle) (Entered: 08/16/2017)	Aug. 16, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017 PACER
44	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Treasury. (Grogg, Adam) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/17/2017: # 1 Proposed Order) (tkd, ). (Entered: 08/16/2017) 1 Proposed Order View on PACER	Aug. 16, 2017	Aug. 16, 2017 PACER
45	ORDER granting 44 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Adam Anderson Grogg terminated. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 8/22/17. (dlc, ) (Entered: 08/23/2017)	Aug. 22, 2017	Aug. 22, 2017 PACER
46	USCA NOTICE with Updated Case Caption (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(dlc, ) (Entered: 10/06/2017) 1 USCA Cover Letter View on PACER	Oct. 5, 2017	Oct. 5, 2017 PACER
47	ORDER of USCA dismissing the appeal as of October 19, 2017, as to 35 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, Kathleen Sebelius, Jacob J. Lew, Thomas Perez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(dlc, ) (Entered: 10/19/2017) 1 USCA Cover Letter View on PACER	Oct. 19, 2017	Oct. 19, 2017 PACER