Case: Fulton v. City of Philadelphia

2:18-cv-02075 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: May 18, 2018

Closed Date: Oct. 1, 2021

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Case Summary

On May 17, 2018, a Catholic foster care and social services agency filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against the City of Philadelphia. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel and by conservative public interest organization Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, alleged that the City revoked new referrals of foster children to their organization because of their faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. The complaint sought monetary an…

The plaintiffs asserted that the City's decision to revoke new foster care referrals breached their contract with the City and targeted them on religious grounds. According to the plaintiffs, the city had previously exempted them from providing foster care services to same-sex couples, so the City's contract was ambiguous on whether they were required to provide these services to same-sex couples. They also alleged that the public statements made by the Mayor of Philadelphia and other public officials criticizing their refusal to serve same-sex couples indicated the city's decision to suspend the contract constituted religious discrimination.

On June 7, 2018, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction requesting that the court reinstate referrals of foster children to the plaintiff. The defendants argued that the plaintiffs violated the City's Fair Practice Ordinance, which forbids discrimination against individuals in public accommodations and was clearly included in the contract. Since the defendants were acting on behalf of the city, and the City was previously unaware of the plaintiffs' refusal to serve otherwise qualified same-sex couples, the defendants argued that they were within their right to suspend the contract.

On July 13, 2018, Judge Tucker denied the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction and TRO. Judge Tucker held that the parties' intent was clear: the Fair Practices Ordinance applied to the contract and that plaintiffs' services fell within "public accommodations." Therefore, the plaintiffs were required to serve anyone who sought their services. 320 F.Supp.3d 661. The Court rejected the defendants' claims that this violated the Free Exercise Clause; it held that the city's policy was facially neutral and also found that there was insufficient discriminatory intent to trigger strict scrutiny review.

The plaintiffs appealed on the same day of this decision. On April 22, 2019, the United State Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the lower court's decision, in an opinion by Judge Thomas L. Ambro. The Court of Appeals held that the City's nondiscrimination policy was neutral and that the religious views of the plaintiff did not entitle it to an exemption from the policy. Additionally, the Third Circuit found that the City had not targeted the plaintiffs "for [their] religious beliefs" nor was its decision "motivated by ill will against [the plaintiffs’] religion, rather than sincere opposition to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation." 922 F.3d 140.

The plaintiffs petitioned the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari on July 22, 2019. The Supreme Court granted certiorari on February 24, 2020. 140 S.Ct. 1104. Numerous parties filed amici curiae briefs for both the plaintiff and the defendant. A group of United States Senators advocated for granting the injunction on religious liberty grounds, while others argued for preserving the lower court's decision and reasoning.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case on November 4, 2020, and their decision was announced on June 17, 2021. The Court unanimously held that the refusal of the defendants to contract with the plaintiff unless they agreed to certify same-sex couples was a violation of the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. In his opinion, Chief Justice Roberts, writing for six members of the court, found that the actions of the defendants “have burdened CSS’s religious exercise by putting it to the choice of curtailing its mission or approving relationships inconsistent with its beliefs.” 593 U.S. ___ (2021). The majority’s narrow holding was based on the assessment that the neutral and generally applicable standard derived from Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, did not apply because the defendant’s nondiscrimination provision permitted exemptions for agencies at the sole discretion of the commissioner. Furthermore, because the defendants gave no compelling reason for not extending those exemptions to cases of religious hardship, the Court found that the policy was not generally applicable. As such, the Court held that the City’s actions violated the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause.

The Court also held that the Fair Practices Ordinance, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in public accommodations, was inappplicable to the defendant’s actions. Finding that certification as a foster parent is not a service which is “readily accessible to the public,” Chief Justice Roberts characterized the foster care certification process as an individualized process and assessment that is unlike staying in a hotel or riding a bus.

Back in the district court, the parties moved for consent judgment that effectuated the Supreme Court’s decision. As such, the court on October 1, 2021, entered a permanent injunction as to the plaintiffs’ Free Exercise claim and dismissed the remainder of their claims.

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2:18-cv-02075	Docket [PACER]	May 15, 2019	May 15, 2019 Docket
53 2:18-cv-02075	Order	July 13, 2018	July 13, 2018 Order/Opinion
3113217629 18-02574	Opinion of the Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit	April 22, 2019	April 22, 2019 Order/Opinion 922 F.3d 140
19-00123	Brief for the States of Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, by and Through Governor Matthew G. Bevin, as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioners Supreme Court of the United States	Aug. 26, 2019	Aug. 26, 2019 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19-00123	City Respondents' Brief in Opposition Supreme Court of the United States	Oct. 10, 2019	Oct. 10, 2019 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19-00123	Reply Brief for Petitioners Supreme Court of the United States	Oct. 28, 2019	Oct. 28, 2019 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19-00123	Opinion Supreme Court of the United States	Feb. 24, 2020	Feb. 24, 2020 Order/Opinion 140 S.Ct. 1104
1 (& 1-1 to 1-11) 2:18-cv-02075	Complaint	May 17, 2020	May 17, 2020 Complaint
19-00123	Brief for Petitioners Supreme Court of the United States	May 27, 2020	May 27, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19-00123	Brief Amicus Curiae of Professor Eugene Volokh in Support of Neither Party Supreme Court of the United States	June 2, 2020	June 2, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 178509.), filed by TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit)(jwl, ) (Entered: 05/17/2018) 1 Case Management Track Form View on PACER 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 3 Designation Form View on PACER 4 Exhibit View on RECAP 5 Exhibit View on RECAP 6 Exhibit View on RECAP 7 Exhibit View on RECAP 8 Exhibit View on RECAP 9 Exhibit View on RECAP 10 Exhibit View on RECAP 11 Exhibit View on RECAP	May 17, 2018	May 17, 2018 Clearinghouse
	Summons Issued	May 17, 2018	May 17, 2018 PACER
2	Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES.(jwl, ) (Entered: 05/17/2018)	May 17, 2018	May 17, 2018 RECAP
	Summons Issued as to CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS. Three Forwarded To: Counsel on 5/17/18 (jwl, )	May 17, 2018	May 17, 2018 PACER
3	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Nicholas Reaves ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12842006.) filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Certificate of Service.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/01/2018)	June 1, 2018	June 1, 2018 RECAP
4	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Lori Windham ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12842042.) filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Certificate of Service.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/01/2018)	June 1, 2018	June 1, 2018 RECAP
5	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Mark L. Rienzi ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12842065.) filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Certificate of Service.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/01/2018)	June 1, 2018	June 1, 2018 RECAP
6	Proposed Order Granting 7 Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File a Memorandum Over 25 Pages filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) Modified on 6/6/2018 (tjd). (Entered: 06/05/2018)	June 5, 2018	June 5, 2018 RECAP
7	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Support of their Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.PLF's Opposed MTN for Leave and Cert of Service.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/05/2018)	June 5, 2018	June 5, 2018 RECAP
8	NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN H. FIELD on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS with Certificate of Service(FIELD, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/05/2018)	June 5, 2018	June 5, 2018 RECAP
9	NOTICE of Appearance by ELEANOR N. EWING on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS with Certificate of Service(EWING, ELEANOR) (Entered: 06/05/2018)	June 5, 2018	June 5, 2018 RECAP
10	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Memorandum and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Memorandum Memorandum of Law, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 1-A - a (1-25), # 5 Exhibit 1-A - b (26-50), # 6 Exhibit 1-A - c (51-75), # 7 Exhibit 1-A - d (76 - 100), # 8 Exhibit 1-A - e (101 - 123), # 9 Exhibit 1-B, # 10 Exhibit 1-C, # 11 Exhibit 1-D, # 12 Exhibit 1-E, # 13 Exhibit 1-F, # 14 Exhibit 1-G, # 15 Exhibit 1-H, # 16 Exhibit 1-I, # 17 Exhibit 1-J, # 18 Exhibit 1-K, # 19 Exhibit 1-L, # 20 Exhibit 1-M, # 21 Exhibit 1-N, # 22 Exhibit 1-O, # 23 Exhibit 1-P, # 24 Exhibit 1-Q, # 25 Exhibit 1-R, # 26 Exhibit 1-S, # 27 Exhibit 1-T, # 28 Exhibit 1-U, # 29 Exhibit 1-V, # 30 Exhibit 1-W, # 31 Exhibit 2, # 32 Exhibit 3, # 33 Exhibit 4, # 34 Exhibit 5, # 35 Exhibit 6)(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/05/2018)	June 5, 2018	June 5, 2018 PACER
11	ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A MEMORANDUM OVER 25 PAGES IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE A RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A TEMPORARARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BY NO LATER THAN 6/12/18. THE PARTIES SHALL APPEAR FOR A EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 6/18/18 AT 2:00 PM IN COURTROOM 16B. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/6/18. 6/6/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ). (Entered: 06/06/2018)	June 6, 2018	June 6, 2018 RECAP
12	ORDER THAT THE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF NICHOLAS R. REAVES, ESQ, LORI H. WINDHAM, ESQ AND MARK L. RIENZI, ESQ ARE GRANTED AND NICHOLAS R. REAVES, ESQ, LORI H. WINDHAM, ESQ AND MARK L. RIENZI, ESQ ARE ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYVANIA FOR THE PENDENCY OF THIS MATTER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/6/18. 6/6/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/06/2018)	June 6, 2018	June 6, 2018 RECAP
13	Amended MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit 1 part 1, Amato Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 1 part 2, # 5 Exhibit 1 part 3, # 6 Exhibit 1 part 4, # 7 Exhibit 1 part 5, # 8 Exhibit 1 part 6, # 9 Exhibit 1 part 7, # 10 Exhibit 2, # 11 Exhibit 3, # 12 Exhibit 4, # 13 Exhibit 5, # 14 Exhibit 6)(RIENZI, MARK) (Entered: 06/07/2018) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Memorandum View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 1 part 1, Amato Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 1 part 2 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 1 part 3 View on PACER 6 Exhibit 1 part 4 View on PACER 7 Exhibit 1 part 5 View on PACER 8 Exhibit 1 part 6 View on RECAP 9 Exhibit 1 part 7 View on PACER 10 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 11 Exhibit 3 View on RECAP 12 Exhibit 4 View on RECAP 13 Exhibit 5 View on PACER 14 Exhibit 6 View on RECAP	June 7, 2018	June 7, 2018 RECAP
14	MOTION to Intervene filed by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES.Certificate of Service.(WIGGLESWORTH, CATHERINE) (Entered: 06/08/2018)	June 8, 2018	June 8, 2018 RECAP
15	NOTICE of Appearance by MOLLY M. TACK-HOOPER on behalf of PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES with Certificate of Service(TACK-HOOPER, MOLLY) (Entered: 06/11/2018)	June 11, 2018	June 11, 2018 RECAP
16	NOTICE of Appearance by MARY CATHERINE ROPER on behalf of PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES with Certificate of Service(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 06/11/2018)	June 11, 2018	June 11, 2018 RECAP
17	NOTICE of Appearance by DIANA P. CORTES on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS with Certificate of Service(CORTES, DIANA) (Entered: 06/12/2018)	June 12, 2018	June 12, 2018 RECAP
18	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Leslie Cooper ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12863444.) filed by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES.Certificate of Service.(TACK-HOOPER, MOLLY) (Entered: 06/12/2018)	June 12, 2018	June 12, 2018 RECAP
19	MOTION to Seal filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS.Motion for Leave to File Under Seal with Certificate of Service and Proposed Order. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(FIELD, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/12/2018) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	June 12, 2018	June 12, 2018 PACER
20	RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 Amended MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 10 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex.1 - Declaration of K. Ali, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 1-A, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1-B, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 1-C, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 1-D, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Declaration of C. Figueroa, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Declaration of B. Field, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 3-A, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 3-B, # 10 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(FIELD, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/12/2018) 1 Exhibit Ex.1 - Declaration of K. Ali View on PACER 2 Exhibit Ex. 1-A View on PACER 3 Exhibit Ex. 1-B View on PACER 4 Exhibit Ex. 1-C View on PACER 5 Exhibit Ex. 1-D View on PACER 6 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Declaration of C. Figueroa View on RECAP 7 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Declaration of B. Field View on PACER 8 Exhibit Ex. 3-A View on PACER 9 Exhibit Ex. 3-B View on PACER 10 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	June 12, 2018	June 12, 2018 RECAP
21	Memorandum of law in opposition to plffs' motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, Certificate of Service, filed by DEFTS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS. (FILED UNDER SEAL) (kw, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/14/2018: # 1 sealed document) (tjd, ). (Entered: 06/13/2018)	June 13, 2018	June 13, 2018 PACER
22	MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Stephanie H. Barclay ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12866336.) filed by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH.Certificate of Service.(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/13/2018)	June 13, 2018	June 13, 2018 RECAP
23	Letter to Judge Tucker dated June 14, 2018 by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Regarding Confidential Information (FIELD, BENJAMIN) Modified on 6/18/2018 (tjd). (Entered: 06/14/2018)	June 14, 2018	June 14, 2018 RECAP
24	Letter to Judge Tucker dated June 14, 2018 by CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(RIENZI, MARK) Modified on 6/18/2018 (tjd). (Entered: 06/14/2018) 1 Declaration View on PACER	June 14, 2018	June 14, 2018 PACER
25	ORDER THAT COUNSEL SHALL APPEAR AT THE EVIDENTIARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 6/18/2018 AT 2:00 P.M. IN COURTROOM 16B, JAMES A. BYRNE U.S. COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILA., PA 19106, ETC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PLFFS' APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF STEPHANIE H. BARCLAY & DEFTS' APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF LESLIE COOPER ESQ. ARE GRANTED, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/14/18. 6/15/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kw, ) (ECF FORM MAILED TO STEPHANIE H. BARCLAY, ESQ.) Modified on 6/15/2018 (kw, ). (Entered: 06/15/2018)	June 14, 2018	June 14, 2018 RECAP
26	NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN A. GUERNSEY on behalf of CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SHARONELL FULTON, CECELIA PAUL, TONI LYNN SIMMS-BUSCH (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service for John A. Guernsey)(GUERNSEY, JOHN) (Entered: 06/15/2018) 1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service for John A. Guernsey View on PACER	June 15, 2018	June 15, 2018 PACER
27	Memorandum of Law in Support re 14 MOTION to Intervene filed by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Answer, # 2 Declaration of Frank P. Cervone, # 3 Declaration of Stephanie Haynes)(TACK-HOOPER, MOLLY) Modified on 6/25/2018 (tjd). (Entered: 06/15/2018) 1 Proposed Answer View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Frank P. Cervone View on PACER 3 Declaration of Stephanie Haynes View on PACER	June 15, 2018	June 15, 2018 RECAP
28	MOTION for Leave to File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Proposed Intervenors' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction)(WIGGLESWORTH, CATHERINE) (Entered: 06/18/2018) 1 Exhibit A, Proposed Intervenors' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for View on PACER	June 18, 2018	June 18, 2018 PACER
29	NOTICE of Appearance by WILL W. SACHSE on behalf of PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES with Certificate of Service(SACHSE, WILL) (Entered: 06/18/2018)	June 18, 2018	June 18, 2018 PACER
30	NOTICE of Appearance by SCHAUNDRA OLIVER on behalf of CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS with Certificate of Service(OLIVER, SCHAUNDRA) (Entered: 06/18/2018)	June 18, 2018	June 18, 2018 PACER
31	ORDER THAT THE CITY PARTIES' 19 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/18/18.6/20/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED & E-MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 06/20/2018)	June 20, 2018	June 20, 2018 PACER
32	ORDER THAT THE FIRST MOTION 10 IS DISMISSED AS MOOT AND THE AMENDED MOTION 13 SHALL BE TREATED AS PLAINTIFFS' ORIGINAL FILING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CASE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MAINTAIN THE FIRST MOTION 10 UNDER SEAL TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN MINOR CHILDREN IDENTIFIED IN THE FIRST MOTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/20/18.6/20/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 06/20/2018)	June 20, 2018	June 20, 2018 PACER
33	ORDER THAT PROPOSED INTERVENORS' 28 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THEIR MEMORANDUM OF LAW, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, AMICUS BRIEF, IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS GRANTED IN THAT THE COURT ACCEPTS PROPOSED INTERVENORS' MEMORANDUM OF LAW, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, AMICUS BRIEF, IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ("AMICUS BRIEF") (DOC.28-1), ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE MOTION FOR LEAVE, AS AN AMICUS BRIEF. THE AMICUS BRIEF SHALL BE DEEMED FILED AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/20/18.6/20/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED & E-MAILED.(fdc) (Entered: 06/20/2018)	June 20, 2018	June 20, 2018 PACER
34	Memorandum of Law, or, in the Alternative, Amicus Brief, in Opposition to Plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES. (fdc) (Main Document 34 replaced on 6/21/2018) (afm, ). (Entered: 06/20/2018)	June 20, 2018	June 20, 2018 RECAP
35	NOTICE by PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE, SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES of Withdrawal of appearance of Frank Cervone as Counsel (ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 06/21/2018)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018 PACER
37	Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER TRO Motion Hearing was held on 6/18/18 (jaa, ) Modified on 6/22/2018 (jaa, ). COURT REPORTER/ESR. (Entered: 06/22/2018)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018 PACER
38	Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER TRO Motion Hearing was held on 6/19/18 (jaa, ) Modified on 6/22/2018 (jaa, ). COURT REPORTER/ESR. (Entered: 06/22/2018)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018 PACER
36	NOTICE by CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Regarding New Evidence at Hearing (FIELD, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/22/2018)	June 22, 2018	June 22, 2018 PACER

Case: Fulton v. City of Philadelphia

2:18-cv-02075 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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