Case: United States of America v. Gulf County School District

4:70-cv-01616 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: July 9, 1970

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Buchko, John P (District of Columbia)

Dann, Mark (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Arrington, Claude B (Florida)

Carothers, Charles Graham (Florida)

Fuqua, Harry Matthew (Florida)

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4:70-cv-01616

Docket TCA 1616 [Paper Docket]

United States v. Gadsden County School District

March 11, 1986

March 11, 1986

Docket

4:70-cv-01616

Docket [PACER]

United States of America v. Jackson County School District

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

Docket
12

4:70-cv-01616

Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal

June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009

Order/Opinion

4:70-cv-01616

Order

U.S. v. Jefferson County School Dist.

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Order/Opinion

63 F.Supp.3d 1346

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/5008248/united-states-v-jackson-county-school-district/

Last updated June 15, 2026, 6:46 a.m.

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1 July 1, 1970

HARD DOCKET of case 4-70-cv-1616 MP. (Docket number were not available on hard docket) (kdm) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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2 Jan. 7, 2009

JOINT MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Agreed Order) (kdm) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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3 Jan. 13, 2009

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re 2 JOINT MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Notified Attorney that he was no admitted to the NDFL and ask him to go to our website www.flnd.uscourts.gov to complete the application process and that case 1-09-cv-8 MP-AK is no longer the active case for this, the right case number to file under is 4-70-cv-1616 MP. (kdm) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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Jan. 13, 2009

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 2 JOINT MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL, re 1 Hard Docket of case 4-70-cv-1616. (kdm)

4 Jan. 15, 2009

NOTICE of Appearance by DEBORAH STEPHENS MINNIS on behalf of Wakulla County School District, GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (MINNIS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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5 Jan. 22, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 2 MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 1/22/2009. The case remains in place as to all other defendants. (kdm) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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6 Jan. 30, 2009

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re 2 MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -- Notified Attorney of the mandatory need to become a member of the Northern District so that he can be added to the case as the attorney of record and start filing and receiving documents via NEF. (kdm) (Entered: 01/30/2009)

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Feb. 13, 2009

Set Deadline - Miscellaneous Deadline for Plaintiff's Attorney to be admitted to the NDFL - by 2/27/2009. (kdm)

7 April 20, 2009

MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (kdm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/22/2009: # 1 proposed Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal) (kdm). (Entered: 04/22/2009)

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April 22, 2009

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 7 JOINT MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL (kdm)

8 May 26, 2009

ORDER re 7 MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED AGREED ORDER OF UNITARY STATUS AND DISMISSAL filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 5/26/2009. LCSD is hereby declared UNITARY, all prior injunctions in this case are DISSOLVED, jurisdiction is TERMINATED, and this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The case remains in place as to all other defendants. (kdm) (Entered: 05/27/2009)

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9 May 27, 2009

JOINT MOTION to Approve Proposed Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal (Gulf County School District) by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal) (kdm) (Entered: 05/29/2009)

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10 May 29, 2009

MOTION to Dismiss Defendant M.D. Walker by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/16/2009). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Dismissal of Defendant M.D. Walker) (BUCHKO, JOHN) (Entered: 05/29/2009)

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May 29, 2009

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 9 JOINT MOTION to Approve Proposed Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal (Gulf County School District) by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (kdm)

June 1, 2009

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 10 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant M.D. Walker. (kdm)

11 June 3, 2009

Amended MOTION to Dismiss Defendant M.D. Walker by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/22/2009). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Dismissal of Defendant M.D. Walker) (BUCHKO, JOHN) (Entered: 06/03/2009)

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12 June 3, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 9 MOTION Motion to Approve Proposed Agreed Order of Unitary Status and Dismissal filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 6/03/2009. That GCSD is hereby declared UNITARY, all prior injunctions in this case are DISSOLVED, jurisdiction is TERMINATED, and this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The case remains in place as to all other defendants. (kdm) (Entered: 06/03/2009)

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June 4, 2009

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 11 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Defendant M.D. Walker. (kdm)

13 June 9, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 11 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Defendant M.D. Walker filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 6/09/2009. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that M.D. Walker is hereby voluntarily DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE from this case. The case remains in place as to all other remaining defendants. (kdm) (Entered: 06/09/2009)

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14 Jan. 5, 2012

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 1/19/2012 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. Attorney JOHN PAUL BUCHKO will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2413. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 01/05/2012)

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Jan. 6, 2012

MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES added. (bkp)

15 Jan. 13, 2012

AMENDED NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference reset for 1/27/2012 10:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. Previous date: 1/19/12 Attorney JOHN PAUL BUCHKO will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2413. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 01/13/2012)

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16 Jan. 26, 2012

NOTICE of Appearance by OPAL L MCKINNEY-WILLIAMS on behalf of JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (MCKINNEY-WILLIAMS, OPAL) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

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18 Jan. 27, 2012

ORDER: Clerk directed to set telephonic Status Conference for 6/28/2012 at 10:30 A.M. EST before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES on 1/27/2012. (jws) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

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17 Jan. 27, 2012

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES: Telephone Status Conference held on 1/27/2012. Follow up Telephone status conference set for 6/28/2012 at 10:30 a.m. Written order to follow. (Tape #CD 12-01.) (atm) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

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19 Feb. 1, 2012

NOTICE of Appearance by HARRY MATTHEW FUQUA on behalf of JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (FUQUA, HARRY) (Entered: 02/01/2012)

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20 March 1, 2012

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by ZOE M SAVITSKY on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SAVITSKY, ZOE) Modified on 3/1/2012 to clarify text. (jws) (Entered: 03/01/2012)

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21 March 9, 2012

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 6/28/2012 10:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2413. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

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22 June 28, 2012

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES:Telephone Status Conference held on 6/28/2012. Follow up telephone status conference set for 12/6/2012 at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Gary R Jones. Written order to follow. (Tape #CD 12-02.) (atm) (Entered: 06/28/2012)

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23 June 29, 2012

ORDER re 22 Telephone Status Conference. (Telephone Status Conference set for 12/6/2012 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES on 6/29/2012. (kdm) (Entered: 07/03/2012)

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24 Nov. 7, 2012

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING *** Note time change **** Telephone Status Conference reset for 12/6/2012 02:30 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Previously set for 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Jones. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. (Entered: 11/07/2012)

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25 Dec. 5, 2012

First MOTION to Extend TimeJoined by the Parties and Filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (SAVITSKY, ZOE) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

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Dec. 5, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 25 First MOTION to Extend Time Joined by the Parties and Filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (T.C.C. 12/6/2012 @ 2:30pm) (jws)

26 Dec. 6, 2012

ORDER re 25 First MOTION to Extend TimeJoined by the Parties and Filed filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Telephone status conference set for 12/6/2012 is continued and will be reset by separate notice. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 12/6/2012. (jws) (Entered: 12/06/2012)

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27 March 25, 2013

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 4/11/2013 02:30 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) Modified on 3/27/2013 (bkp). (Entered: 03/25/2013)

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28 April 11, 2013

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conference held on 4/11/2013. (bkp) (Entered: 04/11/2013)

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April 11, 2013

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conferenc (bkp)

29 April 18, 2013

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 7/12/2013 11:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 04/18/2013)

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30 July 12, 2013

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Conference held on 7/12/2013. (Court Reporter Not present.) (bkp) (Entered: 07/12/2013)

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July 12, 2013

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 30 Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Conference held on 7/12/2013. (bkp)

31 July 16, 2013

ORDER re 30 Telephone Conference. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 7/16/13. The clerk is directed to set this matter for a telephone status conference in approximately 90 days. (bkp) (Entered: 07/16/2013)

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32 July 16, 2013

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 11/8/2013 11:45 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 07/16/2013)

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33 Aug. 19, 2013

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Gadsden County School District's Desegregation Plan to Allow the Use of Magnet Schools by GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. (MINNIS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 08/19/2013)

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Aug. 19, 2013

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 33 Joint MOTION to Amend Gadsden County School District's Desegregation Plan to Allow the Use of Magnet Schools. (jws)

34 Sept. 5, 2013

ORDER granting 33 Joint MOTION to Amend Gadsden County School District's Desegreation Plan to Allow the Use of Magnet Schools filed by GADSDEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 9/5/2013. (jws) (Entered: 09/05/2013)

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35 Nov. 8, 2013

MOTION to Continue /Reschedule Status Conference by JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. (MCKINNEY-WILLIAMS, OPAL) (Entered: 11/08/2013)

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Nov. 12, 2013

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 35 MOTION to Continue/Reschedule Status Conference. (kdm)

36 Nov. 14, 2013

ORDER granting 35 MOTION to Continue/Reschedule Status Conference. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 11/14/2013. The Clerk is directed to set the matter for a telephone status conference on or near January 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. (kdm) (Entered: 11/14/2013)

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37 Nov. 19, 2013

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 1/9/2014 11:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

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38 Dec. 23, 2013

AMENDED NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference reset for 1/9/2014 12:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. *** TIME CHANGE ONLY *** Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 12/23/2013)

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39 Jan. 9, 2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Conference held on 1/9/2014. (Court Reporter N/A.) (bkp) (Entered: 01/09/2014)

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Jan. 9, 2014

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 39 Telephone Conference (bkp)

40 Jan. 10, 2014

ORDER re Telephone conference on 1/9/2014 - Parties indicated working towards final resolution of case. Case is suspensed for 60 days. If no resolution occurs, Clerk will set matter for another status conference at that time. (Notify Chambers on 3/10/2014.). Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 1/10/2014. (jws) (Entered: 01/10/2014)

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41 March 10, 2014

MOTION (Titled: NOTICE to Court) to Extend Time for Resolution and Status Conference by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (SAVITSKY, ZOE) Modified on 3/11/2014 to correct event. (jws) (Entered: 03/10/2014)

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March 11, 2014

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 41 MOTION (Titled: NOTICE to Court) to Extend Time for Resolution and Status Conference (Unopposed). (jws)

42 March 20, 2014

ORDER: 41 JOINT MOTION to Extend Time for Resolution and Status Conference is GRANTED. Clerk directed to set this matter for status conference in approximately 60 days. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 3/20/2014. (jws) (Entered: 03/20/2014)

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43 March 21, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING Status Conference set for 5/9/2014 11:30 AM before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 03/21/2014)

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45 May 9, 2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conference MINUTES held on 5/9/2014. (Court Reporter Christine Boardenave.) (bkp) (Entered: 05/23/2014)

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44 May 23, 2014

Joint MOTION Declaration of Unitary Status by the United States and the Jefferson County School District by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2) (SAVITSKY, ZOE) (Entered: 05/23/2014)

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May 23, 2014

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 45 Minutes, 44 Joint MOTION Declaration of Unitary Status by the United States and the Jefferson County School District (bkp)

46 Oct. 22, 2014

ORDER re 44 Joint MOTION for Declaration of Unitary Status: JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is declared unitary, all prior injunctions in this case are dissolved, jurisdiction is terminated, and this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Case remains in place as to GADSEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT and JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 10/22/2014. (jws) (Entered: 10/22/2014)

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47 March 13, 2015

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 4/8/2015 03:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 03/13/2015)

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48 April 8, 2015

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conference held on 4/8/2015. (bkp) Modified on 4/8/2015 (bkp) - court reporter not present (Entered: 04/08/2015)

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April 8, 2015

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 48 Telephone Status Conference (bkp)

49 April 10, 2015

ORDER - Clerk directed to set a telephone status conference in approximately 60 days. Should the parties resolve this matter prior to that conference, the conference shall be cancelled. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 4/10/2015. (jws) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

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50 April 10, 2015

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 7/10/2015 11:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 04/10/2015)

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51 July 7, 2015

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF TELEPHONE HEARING set for 7/10/15 re 50 Notice of Hearing. The status conference hearing will be reset by separate notice. (bkp) (Entered: 07/07/2015)

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52 July 16, 2015

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 7/22/2015 11:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2419. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 07/16/2015)

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53 July 22, 2015

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conference held on 7/22/2015. (Court Reporter N/A.) (bkp) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

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July 22, 2015

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 53 Telephone Conference - written order to follow (bkp)

54 July 24, 2015

ORDER re 53 Telephone Conference held. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 7/24/15. (bkp) (Entered: 07/27/2015)

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55 July 27, 2015

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING If necessary, Telephone Status Conference set for 11/6/2015 11:45 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 07/27/2015)

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56 Nov. 5, 2015

Joint MOTION to Extend Time by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (SAVITSKY, ZOE) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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Nov. 6, 2015

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 56 Joint MOTION to Extend Time for next status conference. (jws)

57 Nov. 10, 2015

ORDER: 56 Joint Motion to Extend Time for Next Status Conference is GRANTED, nunc pro tunc to November 5, 2015, and the Clerk is directed to set a telephone status conference on January 8, 2016. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 11/10/2015. (jws) (Entered: 11/10/2015)

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58 Nov. 10, 2015

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 1/8/2016 11:45 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney ZOE M SAVITSKY will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 11/10/2015)

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59 Jan. 8, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL:Telephone Status Conference held on 1/8/2016. (Court Reporter Not Present.) (bkp) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

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Jan. 8, 2016

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 59 Telephone Status Conference (bkp)

60 Jan. 11, 2016

ORDER re 59 Status Conference, ( Replacement appearance by counsel for USA due by 1/25/2016.). Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 1/11/2016. (bkp) (Entered: 01/12/2016)

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61 Jan. 25, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by COLLEEN PHILLIPS on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (PHILLIPS, COLLEEN) Modified on 1/25/2016 to correct text. (jws) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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62 Sept. 27, 2016

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 10/20/2016 11:45 AM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Attorney COLLEEN PHILLIPS will be responsible for getting the parties together into a conference call and then initiating the call into the court at (352) 380-2415. A court reporter will not be present at this hearing unless specifically requested by counsel and contacting Blair Patton (352) 380-2400 within forty-eight hours prior to hearing date. If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerks Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made s/ Blair K. Patton Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

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63 Oct. 14, 2016

AMENDED NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING NOTE ONLY TIME CHANGE Telephone Status Conference set for 10/20/2016 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL. Previous time: 11:45AM. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information - You may dial into the conference call as early as five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 8131706# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 7898# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. (bkp) (Entered: 10/14/2016)

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64 Oct. 17, 2016

AMENDED NOTICE OF TELEHONE HEARING **** Before Magistrate Gary R. Jones **** Telephone Status Conference set for 10/20/2016 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call InformationYou may dial into the conference call as five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852. When prompted for an access code, enter: 8131706# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 7898# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking.Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Blair K. Patton, (352) 380-2400 Courtroom Deputy Clerk(bkp, Gainesville) (Entered: 10/17/2016)

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Oct. 17, 2016

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES notified that action is needed Re: 64 Notice of Hearing (bkp)

65 Oct. 20, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/20/2016. Follow up telephonic status conference set for 12/5/2016 at 2:00 p.m. Written order to follow. (Tape #GNV DCR 2016.) (atm) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

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66 Oct. 21, 2016

ORDER re 65 Status Conference. The clerk is directed to set a telephone status conference for 12/5/16 at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate Jones. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES on 10/21/16. (bkp) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

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67 Oct. 21, 2016

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING Telephone Status Conference set for 12/5/2016 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below)Conference Call InformationYou may dial into the conference call as five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 8131706# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 7898# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking.Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. (Entered: 10/21/2016)

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68 Nov. 2, 2016

MOTION Approval for construction of new school by JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. (FUQUA, HARRY) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

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69 Nov. 2, 2016

NOTICE of Filing Affidavit in Support by JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT re 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school (FUQUA, HARRY) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

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Nov. 2, 2016

Set Deadlines: 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school by JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/16/2016.) (jws)

70 Nov. 15, 2016

MOTION (Unopposed) for Extension of Time to File Response re 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (PHILLIPS, COLLEEN) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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Nov. 15, 2016

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: Plaintiff's 70 MOTION (Unopposed) for Extension of Time to File Response to 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school. (jws)

71 Nov. 16, 2016

ORDER: Plaintiff's 70 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re 68 MOTION for Approval for Construction of New School is GRANTED. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/16/2016.). Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 11/16/2016. (jws) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

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72 Dec. 5, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES: Telephonic Status Conference held on 12/5/2016. Next telephonic status conference set for 2/21/2017 at 2:00 p.m. Written order to follow. (Tape #GNV DCR 2016.) (atm) (Entered: 12/05/2016)

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73 Dec. 5, 2016

ORDER: Clerk directed to set a telephone status conference for 2/21/2017 02:00 PM . Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES on 12/5/2016. (jws) (Entered: 12/05/2016)

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74 Dec. 6, 2016

NOTICE OF HEARING - Telephone Status Conference set for 2/21/2017 02:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Gainesville before MAGISTRATE JUDGE GARY R JONES. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call as early as five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 4251733# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 3696# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Adelita Tinaya-Miller Deputy Clerk (atm) (Entered: 12/06/2016)

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75 Dec. 15, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (PHILLIPS, COLLEEN) Modified on 12/16/2016 (bkp). Correcting docket text. (Entered: 12/15/2016)

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Dec. 16, 2016

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL notified that action is needed Re: 75 Response to 70 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 68 MOTION Approval for construction of new school. (kdm)

76 Dec. 29, 2016

ORDER: Petition for declaration of unitary status contained in ECF No. 68 is DENIED without prejudice. The petition for approval of new construction contained in ECF No. 68 is GRANTED without prejudice to the United States moving to reconsider if the changes to the busing policy described in Attachment A to ECF No. 68 are not adopted as expected. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL on 12/29/2016. (jws) (Entered: 12/29/2016)

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77 Jan. 12, 2017

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to JUDGE MARK E WALKER for all further proceedings. SENIOR JUDGE MAURICE M PAUL no longer assigned to case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 1/12/17. (bkp) (Entered: 01/12/2017)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

School Desegregation

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 9, 1970

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Florida 4:70-cv-01616

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