Case: The Downtown Soup Kitchen v. Municipality of Anchorage

3:18-cv-00190 | U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska

Filed Date: Aug. 15, 2018

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Case Summary

A faith-based women’s shelter in Anchorage filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Alaska. The shelter, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, sued the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission for violating the organization’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. It alleged that Anchorage, acting in bad faith, had engaged in irrelevant, harassing, and overreaching investigations of the shelter, baselessly accusing the shelter o…

A faith-based women’s shelter in Anchorage filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Alaska. The shelter, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, sued the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission for violating the organization’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. It alleged that Anchorage, acting in bad faith, had engaged in irrelevant, harassing, and overreaching investigations of the shelter, baselessly accusing the shelter of fair housing law violations and sex and gender identity discrimination.

On November 1, 2018, the shelter sought a preliminary injunction prohibiting Anchorage from applying the city’s non-discrimination ordinance in a manner that violated the shelter’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, or its rights under Article 1 of the Alaska Constitution. The shelter alleged that as a homeless shelter, it was exempted from the non-discrimination ordinance by the explicit terms of the ordinance. The court granted the preliminary injunction on August 9, 2019. 406 F.Supp.3d 776.

The following month, the parties presented a proposed consent decree to the court. Anchorage agreed not to enforce the non-discrimination ordinance against the shelter’s overnight living space policies, allowing the shelter to keep its overnight housing open only to persons who were determined to be female at birth. Anchorage also agreed to pay the shelter $1 in damages and $100,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs.

The court issued the consent decree on October 2, 2019.

Summary Authors

Edward Cullen (3/28/2019)

Bogyung Lim (7/18/2020)

People

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Judge(s)

Gleason, Sharon Louise (Alaska)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Anderson, Katherine L. (Arizona)

Clarkson, Kevin G (Alaska)

Cortman, David A. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Carmichael, Meagan R (Alaska)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:18-cv-00190

Docket [PACER]

Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

Docket
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3:18-cv-00190

Verified Complaint

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

Complaint
97

3:18-cv-00190

Order Re Pending Motions

Aug. 9, 2019

Aug. 9, 2019

Order/Opinion

406 F.Supp.3d 776

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7674510/the-downtown-soup-kitchen-v-municipality-of-anchorage/

Last updated March 22, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

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Summons Issued as to Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (PXS, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 097--2564564.), filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Shelter Policies, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Shelter Policies, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Posting Statement)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

1 Exhibit 1 - Shelter Policies

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2 Exhibit 2 - Shelter Policies

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3 Exhibit 3 - Posting Statement

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Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

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Civil Cover Sheet. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

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Unissued summons re Defendant Municipality of Anchorage, (Attachments: # 1 Unissued Summons re Defendant Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, # 2 Unissued Summons re Defendant Pamela Basler, in Official Capacity, # 3 Unissued Summons re Defendant Pamela Basler, individually)(PXS, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

1 Unissued Summons re Defendant Anchorage Equal Rights Commission

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2 Unissued Summons re Defendant Pamela Basler, in Official Capacity

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3 Unissued Summons re Defendant Pamela Basler, individually

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Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

Summons Issued as to Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (PXS, COURT STAFF)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Pro Hac Vice (Non-Resident ) Attorney Ryan J. Tucker. ( Pro Hac Vice Admission fee $150.00 paid. Receipt number 097--2565086.) by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Pro Hac Vice (Non-Resident ) Attorney David A. Cortman. ( Pro Hac Vice Admission fee $150.00 paid. Receipt number 097--2565094.) by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Cortman, David) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Pro Hac Vice (Non-Resident ) Attorney Katherine L. Anderson. ( Pro Hac Vice Admission fee $150.00 paid. Receipt number 097--2565111.) by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Anderson, Katherine) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

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CLERK'S NOTICE re 4 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ryan J. Tucker, at docket 4, is authorized under D.Ak. LR 83.1(d). (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

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CLERK'S NOTICE re 5 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David A. Cortman, at docket 5, is authorized under D.Ak. LR 83.1(d). (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

9

CLERK'S NOTICE re 6 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine L. Anderson, at docket 6, is authorized under D.Ak. LR 83.1(d). (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

10

MOTION for Leave to Appear as Pro Hac Vice (Non-Resident ) Attorney Jonathan A. Scruggs. ( Pro Hac Vice Admission fee $150.00 paid. Receipt number 097--2566353.) by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/21/2018)

Aug. 21, 2018

Aug. 21, 2018

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CLERK'S NOTICE re 10 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan A. Scruggs, at docket 10, is authorized under D.Ak. LR 83.1(d). (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 08/24/2018)

Aug. 24, 2018

Aug. 24, 2018

12

Corporate Disclosure Statement by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/27/2018)

Aug. 27, 2018

Aug. 27, 2018

13

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Verified Complaint served on Municipality of Anchorage on 08/17/2018, filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

14

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Verified Complaint served on Anchorage Equal Rights Commission on 08/17/2018, filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

15

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Verified Complaint served on Pamela Basler, Executive Director on 08/17/2018, filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Verified Complaint served on Pamela Basler, Individually on 08/17/2018, filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/29/2018)

Aug. 29, 2018

Aug. 29, 2018

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NOTICE of Appearance by Meagan Rae Carmichael on behalf of All Defendants (Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

1 Proposed Order

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Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

19

ORDER: granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 18 is GRANTED. Municipality of Anchorage's Answer is due September 27, 2018. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 09/17/2018. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/17/2018)

Sept. 17, 2018

Sept. 17, 2018

20

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, (Unopposed) by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 09/24/2018)

1 Proposed Order

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Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

21

NOTICE re Motions to Dismiss advising counsel of procedures to follow prior to filing a motion to dismiss. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/25/2018)

Sept. 25, 2018

Sept. 25, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: The Motion for Extension of Time to Answer at Docket 20 is GRANTED. Defendant's to file its Answer by October 12,2018. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 09/26/2018)

Sept. 26, 2018

Sept. 26, 2018

23

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin G. Clarkson on behalf of The Downtown Soup Kitchen (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 10/03/2018)

Oct. 3, 2018

Oct. 3, 2018

24

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER TO COMPLAINT: RE 24 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 24 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, is GRANTED. Municipality of Anchorage answer due 10/17/2018. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 10/15/2018. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/15/2018)

Oct. 15, 2018

Oct. 15, 2018

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by All Defendants.(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 10/17/2018)

Oct. 17, 2018

Oct. 17, 2018

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ORDER RE INITIAL SCHEDULING & PLANNING CONFERENCE REPORT: Counsel for plaintiff shall serve and file the Rule 26 Meeting Report within 21 days of service of this order.. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 10/19/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Form)(CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

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Oct. 19, 2018

Oct. 19, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to File Documents Using Initials Of Third Parties And Redactions by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

29

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-V, # 2 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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Nov. 1, 2018

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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DECLARATION of Ryan Tucker re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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DECLARATION of Sherrie Laurie re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

33

DECLARATION of Sonja Redmond re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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DECLARATION of S.D. re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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DECLARATION of G.O. re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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DECLARATION of F.S. re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

Nov. 9, 2018

Nov. 9, 2018

38

SCHEDULING AND PLANNING ORDER: Fact Discovery completed by 9/20/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 11/22/2019. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 11/13/18. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

39

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 Memorandum, 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Unopposed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

1 Proposed Order

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Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

40

NOTICE Re Filing Amended Proposed Order by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage re 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 Memorandum, 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Unopposed (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Amended)(Carmichael, Meagan) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

1 Proposed Order Amended

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Nov. 14, 2018

Nov. 14, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: The Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, at docket 39, is hereby GRANTED. The response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due by 11/29/2018, replies due by 12/13/2018. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

Nov. 16, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan A. Stuart on behalf of All Defendants (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

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MOTION FOR FEDERAL ABSTENTION by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

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Nov. 21, 2018

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MOTION to Stay by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

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Nov. 21, 2018

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MOTION to Expedite Motion for Shortened Time to Consider Motion to Stay Proceedings by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

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Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

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ERRATA Affidavit of Ryan Stuart by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage 45 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Shortened Time to Consider Motion to Stay Proceedings filed by Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/21/2018)

Nov. 21, 2018

Nov. 21, 2018

47

RESPONSE in Opposition re 45 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Shortened Time to Consider Motion to Stay Proceedings filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 11/26/2018)

1 Proposed Order

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Nov. 26, 2018

Nov. 26, 2018

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 45 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Shortened Time to Consider Motion to Stay Proceedings filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/27/2018)

Nov. 27, 2018

Nov. 27, 2018

49

AFFIDAVIT of Deitra Ennis re 48 Reply to Response to Motion by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/27/2018)

Nov. 27, 2018

Nov. 27, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: The Municipalitys motion to expedite consideration at Docket 45, seeking expedited consideration of the motion to stay (Docket 44 ), is DENIED. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 28, 2018

Nov. 28, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: granting 28 Motion for Leave to File. The documents lodged at 28-1 through 28-5 accepted for filing as redacted. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

Nov. 28, 2018

Nov. 28, 2018

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proposed Order)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

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Nov. 29, 2018

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AFFIDAVIT of Pamela Basler re 52 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) Modified on 12/3/2018 to link to dkt 29 (JLH, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Nov. 29, 2018

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NOTICE of Filing Unsigned Affidavit of Wanda Greene by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage re 52 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Wanda Greene)(Stuart, Ryan) Modified on 12/3/2018 to link to dkt 29 (JLH, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/29/2018)

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Nov. 29, 2018

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 MOTION to Stay filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/05/2018)

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Dec. 5, 2018

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION FOR FEDERAL ABSTENTION filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/05/2018)

Dec. 5, 2018

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF CO-COUNSEL by The Downtown Soup Kitchen (Clarkson, Kevin) (Entered: 12/06/2018)

Dec. 6, 2018

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Witness List by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

Dec. 7, 2018

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NOTICE of Filing Signed Affidavit of Wanda Greene by Municipality of Anchorage re 52 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Wanda Greene - Signed)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

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Dec. 10, 2018

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION to Stay filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

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Dec. 12, 2018

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION FOR FEDERAL ABSTENTION filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit E, # 4 Exhibit F)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

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Dec. 12, 2018

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MOTION for Hearing re 56 Response in Opposition to Motion, 43 MOTION FOR FEDERAL ABSTENTION, 61 Reply to Response to Motion, Request for Oral Argument by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage.(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

Dec. 13, 2018

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

Dec. 13, 2018

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DECLARATION of Sherrie Laurie re 63 Reply to Response to Motion by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

Dec. 13, 2018

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Confidentiality Agreement by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

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Dec. 14, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Proposed confidentiality agreement to be filed by December 19, 2018. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

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STIPULATION For Protective Order by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

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MOTION for Hearing re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen.(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

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ORDER: The parties stipulation for protective order at Docket 67 is GRANTED. (See order for details). Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 12/20/2018. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

Dec. 20, 2018

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SLG TEXT ORDER: Oral argument on all motions then pending shall be held on 1/11/2019 01:30 PM in Anchorage Courtroom 3 before Sharon L. Gleason. Each party shall be accorded a total of up to 20 minutes on which to make its arguments on the motions. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sharon L. Gleason: Oral Argument on Pending Motions at Docket's (29, 43,44, 62, and 68) held at 1:32 p.m. to 2:31 p.m. on 1/11/2019. Court and counsel heard re filings at Docket 30 and 56 to be re-filed without the footers as soon as possible. Arguments heard; Court heard the Motions at Dockets 29, 43, and 44 are taken UNDER ADVISEMENT, written ruling to issue. APPEARANCES: David Andrew Cortman, Ryan Jeffrey Tucker, Sonja Kathleen Redmond; Meagan Rae Carmichael, Ryan A. Stuart; Sonja L. Reeves, Official Court Reporter. (CME, COURT STAFF) Modified on 1/11/2019 to remove reference to dockets 62 and 68. NEF regenerated.(CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/11/2019)

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ERRATA Regarding ECF No. 30 by The Downtown Soup Kitchen 30 Memorandum filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Tucker, Ryan) Modified on 1/14/2019 Create relationship to document #29 (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/14/2019)

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ERRATA Regarding ECF No. 56 by The Downtown Soup Kitchen 56 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Tucker, Ryan) Modified on 1/14/2019 Create relationship to document #43 (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/14/2019)

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 03/27/2019)

March 27, 2019

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings ; Oral Argument held on January 11, 2019 before Judge Sharon L. Gleason. Realtime Court Reporter: Sonja L. Reeves, RMR-CRR. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy by calling Realtime Court Reporter, Sonja L. Reeves, RMR-CRR (907) 677-6136. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after Release of Transcript Restriction deadline of 7/2/2019. Ordered by: Ryan J. Tucker (SLR) (Entered: 04/03/2019)

April 3, 2019

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage re 52 Response in Opposition to Motion, 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 05/13/2019)

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May 13, 2019

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

May 14, 2019

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NOTICE in Response to Anchorage's Notice of Supplemental Authority by The Downtown Soup Kitchen re 76 Notice (Other), (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

May 20, 2019

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MOTION to Supplement or For Judicial Notice re 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 05/24/2019)

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May 24, 2019

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MOTION to Seal Document 79 MOTION to Supplement or For Judicial Notice re 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 05/24/2019)

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May 24, 2019

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RESPONSE to Motion (Non-Opposition) re 80 MOTION to Seal Document 79 MOTION to Supplement or For Judicial Notice re 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

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First MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

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June 6, 2019

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION to Supplement or For Judicial Notice re 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

86

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 85 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Unopposed) by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/07/2019)

1 Proposed Order

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June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

87

SLG TEXT ORDER: The unopposed Motion for Leave to File Documents under Seal at Docket 80 is GRANTED. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/11/2019)

June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019

Order on Motion to Seal Document

June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019

88

SLG TEXT ORDER: The Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply at Docket 86 is GRANTED. Plaintiff has until June 24, 2019, to file its reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Supplement or for Judicial Notice (Docket 79).(NMM, Chambers Staff) Modified on 6/12/2019 Create relationship to document #79 (CME, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/12/2019)

June 12, 2019

June 12, 2019

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

June 12, 2019

June 12, 2019

89

RESPONSE to Motion (Non-Opposition) re 83 First MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal filed by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 06/20/2019)

June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019

90

SLG TEXT ORDER: The unopposed Motion for Leave to File Documents under Seal at Docket 83 is GRANTED. (JLH, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 06/21/2019)

June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019

Order on Motion for Leave to File

June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019

91

MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 06/24/2019)

1 Proposed Order

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June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019

93

NOTICE of Ongoing Case by The Downtown Soup Kitchen (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 06/24/2019)

June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019

RECAP
96

SLG TEXT ORDER: granting 91 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. (CME, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/11/2019)

July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019

Order on Motion for Leave to File

July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019

97

ORDER DENYING Motion for Federal Abstention at Docket 43 ; DENYING as moot Motion to Stay Proceedings at Docket 44 ; GRANTING Motion to Supplement or for Judicial Notice at Docket 79 ; GRANTING Motion for Preliminary Injunction at Docket 29 . Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 8/9/2019. (JDH) (Entered: 08/09/2019)

Aug. 9, 2019

Aug. 9, 2019

Clearinghouse
98

Witness List by The Downtown Soup Kitchen. (Tucker, Ryan) (Entered: 08/23/2019)

Aug. 23, 2019

Aug. 23, 2019

99

Witness List by Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Pamela Basler, Municipality of Anchorage. (Stuart, Ryan) (Entered: 08/23/2019)

Aug. 23, 2019

Aug. 23, 2019

Case Details

State / Territory:

Alaska

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/Contracting

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 15, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A faith-based homeless shelter.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Municipality of Anchorage (Anchorage, Anchorage), City

Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (Anchorage), State

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Equal Protection

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

District of Alaska 3:18-cv-00190

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Amount Defendant Pays: 100,001

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - privately owned

Housing

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Sex discrimination

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+