Case: Faust v. Vilsack

NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge William C Griesbach; Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Joseph to be filed within 21 days; the consent/refusal form is available here. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed. (jcl)

NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 1 Complaint. The description of the attachments contains duplicate text. In the future, when attaching documents to the main document you may select a description from the category drop-down list but then you should not repeat that word in the description text box. This document does not need to be re-filed. Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

Summons Issued as to Zack Duchaneaux and Thomas J Vilsack. (tlf)

COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Jay T. Slaba, Adam P. Faust, Jon Stevens, Christopher C. Baird, Joseph W. Schmitz. ( Filing Fee PAID $402 receipt number AWIEDC-3805205) (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Vilsack, # 2 Summons Summons Ducheneaux, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Lennington, Daniel)

1 Summons Summons Vilsack

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2 Summons Summons Ducheneaux

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3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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Notice of Judge Assignment

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NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge William C Griesbach; Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Joseph to be filed within 21 days; the consent/refusal form is available here. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed. (jcl)

Summons Issued as to USA

NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 1 Complaint. The description of the attachments contains duplicate text. In the future, when attaching documents to the main document you may select a description from the category drop-down list but then you should not repeat that word in the description text box. This document does not need to be re-filed. Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

Summons Issued as to Zack Duchaneaux and Thomas J Vilsack. (tlf)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel P Lennington on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Richard M. Esenberg (Lennington, Daniel)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel P Lennington on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Luke N. Berg (Lennington, Daniel)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel P Lennington on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Katherine D. Spitz (Lennington, Daniel)

DISCLOSURE Statement by All Plaintiffs. (Lennington, Daniel)

MOTION for Joinder as a Plaintiff and CROSSCLAIM against Plaintiffs Faust, Baird, Stevens, Slaba and Schmitz by Corey Lea. (tlf)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants adding parties James C Ash, Lori J Watkins, Teena J Banducci, Christopher D Bohnenkamp, Theodore G Shields, Cheryl J Ash, and Brandon D Banducci.(Lennington, Daniel) Modified on 5/20/2021 (tlf).

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 6 MOTION for Joinder . (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Spitz, Katherine)

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Defendants re 6 MOTION for Joinder . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Report and Recommendation)(Newton, Emily) Modified exhibit text on 5/26/2021 (lh).

1 Exhibit A - Report and Recommendation

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christian R Larsen on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Chris R. Larsen (Larsen, Christian)

NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Sue Newton on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Emily Sue Newton (Newton, Emily)

NOTICE of Hearing on 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order: Telephone conference set for 6/4/2021 03:30 PM before Judge William C Griesbach regarding the procedure for addressing this motion. The court will initiate the call and the parties have provided their telephone numbers for the conference. Any change in telephone contact information should be provided to the Office of the Clerk at wied_clerks_gb@wied.uscourts.gov (cc: all counsel)(tlf)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by All Plaintiffs. (Lennington, Daniel)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Lennington, Daniel)

BRIEF in Support filed by All Plaintiffs re 13 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Ex 1 FAUST, # 2 Ex 2 BAIRD, # 3 Ex 3 SLABA, # 4 Ex 4 STEVENS, # 5 Ex 5 SCHMITZ, # 6 Ex 6 ASH, # 7 Ex 7 BOHNENCAMP, # 8 Ex 8 WATKINS, # 9 Ex 9 BANDUCCI, # 10 Ex 10 SHIELDS)(Lennington, Daniel)

1 Ex 1 FAUST

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2 Ex 2 BAIRD

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3 Ex 3 SLABA

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4 Ex 4 STEVENS

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5 Ex 5 SCHMITZ

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6 Ex 6 ASH

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7 Ex 7 BOHNENCAMP

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8 Ex 8 WATKINS

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9 Ex 9 BANDUCCI

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10 Ex 10 SHIELDS

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NOTICE of Hearing on 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order: Telephone conference set for 6/4/2021 03:30 PM before Judge William C Griesbach regarding the procedure for addressing this motion. The court will initiate the call and the parties have provided their telephone numbers for the conference. Any change in telephone contact information should be provided to the Office of the Clerk at wied_clerks_gb@wied.uscourts.gov (cc: all counsel)(tlf)

Notice of Hearing on Motion

NOTICE by the Court. The Telephone Conference scheduled for TODAY, 6/4/2021 at 3:30 pm has been CONVERTED to an ATT Conference Call. Instructions as follows: Participants are to call in to 1- 888-273-3658, using Access Code 4416978, and Security Code 1234. Please be sure to call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. To ensure a clear record of the hearing, participants should not use a speaker phone. Unless otherwise excused, all participants are expected to remain on the call for the duration of the conference. (lh)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kyla Snow on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Kyla Marie Snow (Snow, Kyla)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William C Griesbach: Telephone Conference held on 6/4/2021. Brief in opposition to 13 Motion for preliminary injunction due 6/18/2021, reply to be filed over the weekend. The government may file a response to the 12 Motion for temporary restraining order by 6/8/2021. (Tape #060421) (lh) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

NOTICE by the Court. The Telephone Conference scheduled for TODAY, 6/4/2021 at 3:30 pm has been CONVERTED to an ATT Conference Call. Instructions as follows: Participants are to call in to 1-888-273-3658, using Access Code 4416978, and Security Code 1234. Please be sure to call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. To ensure a clear record of the hearing, participants should not use a speaker phone. Unless otherwise excused, all participants are expected to remain on the call for the duration of the conference. (lh)

Notice (Court)

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Defendants re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Government's PI Opposition in Wynn v. Vilsack, # 2 Exhibit B - Cobb Declaration)(Newton, Emily)

1 Exhibit A - Government's PI Opposition in Wynn v. Vilsack

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2 Exhibit B - Cobb Declaration

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TEXT ONLY ORDER The Court will consider any reply brief in support of 12 MOTION for temporary restraining order filed on or before June 10, 2021, signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 06/09/2021. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

REPLY BRIEF in Support filed by All Plaintiffs re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Lennington, Daniel)

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ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 6/10/2021 denying Cory Lea's 6 Motion for joinder. (cc: all counsel and via US Mail to Cory Lea)(Griesbach, William)

ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 6/10/2021 granting Plaintiffs' 12 Motion for Temporary restraining order. Defendants are enjoined from forgiving any loans pursuant to Section 1005 until the Court rules on Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William) (lh).

NOTICE of Appearance by Randolph Chen on behalf of National Black Farmers Association. Attorney(s) appearing: Randolph T. Chen (Chen, Randolph)

NOTICE of Appearance by Randolph Chen on behalf of Association of American Indian Farmers. Attorney(s) appearing: Randolph T. Chen (Chen, Randolph)

Unopposed MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Association of American Indian Farmers, National Black Farmers Association. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Chen, Randolph) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/16/2021: # 5 Proposed Amicus Brief) (tlf).

DISCLOSURE Statement by National Black Farmers Association. (Chen, Randolph)

DISCLOSURE Statement by Association of American Indian Farmers. (Chen, Randolph)

Order on Motion for TRO

MOTION for Leave to File Response Brief in Excess of 30 Pages by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Snow, Kyla)

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 27 MOTION for Leave to File Response Brief in Excess of 30 Pages . (Lennington, Daniel)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica L Culpepper on behalf of Association of American Indian Farmers. Attorney(s) appearing: Jessica L. Culpepper (Culpepper, Jessica)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica L Culpepper on behalf of National Black Farmers Association. Attorney(s) appearing: Jessica L. Culpepper (Culpepper, Jessica)

NOTICE of Appearance by David S Muraskin on behalf of Association of American Indian Farmers. Attorney(s) appearing: David S. Muraskin (Muraskin, David)

NOTICE of Appearance by David S Muraskin on behalf of National Black Farmers Association. Attorney(s) appearing: David S. Muraskin (Muraskin, David)

TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING 27 Motion for Leave to File Response Brief in Excess of 30 Pages, filed by Zach Ducheneaux and Thomas J Vilsack, signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 06/15/2021. Defendants' brief in response to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction shall not exceed 40 pages. Plaintiffs' time to file a reply brief is extended to June 23, 2021, and the reply brief shall not exceed 20 pages. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, william)

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MOTION to Intervene Conditionally and MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by Association of American Indian Farmers, National Black Farmers Association. (Attachments: # 1 J. Boyd Declaration, # 2 K. Boyd Declaration, # 3 Williams Declaration, # 4 Lewis Declaration, # 5 Proposed Answer)(Muraskin, David) Modified on 6/21/2021 (tlf).

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Defendants re 13 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Newton, Emily)

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NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 35 Response to Motion. All attachments to documents should include a brief description of the attachment - Ex A - Initial Contract, Ex B - Doe Deposition, Ex C - 2006 Sales Figures, etc. This document does not need to be refiled.; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING 24 Unopposed MOTION to file amicus brief in opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction, filed by Association of American Indian Farmers and National Black Farmers Association, signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 06/21/2021. The Clerk is directed to detach and e-file the amicus brief (Dkt. No. 24-5) as well as the supporting declarations (Dkt. No. 24-1, 24-2, 24-3 & 24-4). (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

AMICUS BRIEF filed by Association of American Indian Farmers, National Black Farmers Association. (Attachments: # 1 Ex 1 - Declaration of John Boyd, Jr, # 2 Ex 2 - Declaration of Kara Boyd, # 3 Ex 3 - Declaration of Ivan Isidore Williams, # 4 Ex 4 - Declaration of Shade Marshall Lewis)(tlf)

1 eX 1 - Declaration of John Boyd, Jr

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2 Ex 2 - Declaration of Kara Boyd

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3 Ex 3 - Declaration of Ivan Isidore Williams

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4 Ex 4 - Declaration of Shade Marshall Lewis

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MOTION to Intervene by Lee Perry. (tlf)

NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 35 Response to Motion. All attachments to documents should include a brief description of the attachment - Ex A - Initial Contract, Ex B - Doe Deposition, Ex C - 2006 Sales Figures, etc. This document does not need to be refiled.; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keisha Stokes-Hough on behalf of Rural Coalition, Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP), Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC), Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc. (RAF), National Latino Famers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA), American Indian Mothers, Inc. (AIMI), Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corporation (ALFDC), Cottage House, Inc. (CHI), Family Farm Defenders (FFD), Kansas Black Farmers Association (KBFA), Land Stewardship Project (LSP), National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers), Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., Operation Spring Plant, Inc., Texas Coalition of Rural Landowners, World Farmers, Farm Aid, HEAL (Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor) Food Alliance, National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), California FarmLink, Community Farm Alliance (CFA), Woman, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN), Steward Holdings, Inc. (US). Attorney(s) appearing: Keisha Stokes-Hough (Attachments: # 1 Disclosure Statement of Amici Curiae The Rural Coalition, The Intertribal Agriculture Council, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project, and 23 Additional Farming Advocacy Organizations)(Stokes-Hough, Keisha)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra M Jordan on behalf of American Indian Mothers, Inc. (AIMI), Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corporation (ALFDC), California FarmLink, Community Farm Alliance (CFA), Cottage House, Inc. (CHI), Family Farm Defenders (FFD), Farm Aid, HEAL (Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor) Food Alliance, Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), Kansas Black Farmers Association (KBFA), Land Stewardship Project (LSP), National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), National Latino Famers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA), National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers), Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC), North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP), Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., Operation Spring Plant, Inc., Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc. (RAF), Rural Coalition, Steward Holdings, Inc. (US), Texas Coalition of Rural Landowners, Woman, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN), World Farmers. Attorney(s) appearing: Alexandra M. Jordan (Jordan, Alexandra)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by American Indian Mothers, Inc. (AIMI), Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corporation (ALFDC), California FarmLink, Community Farm Alliance (CFA), Cottage House, Inc. (CHI), Family Farm Defenders (FFD), Farm Aid, HEAL (Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor) Food Alliance, Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), Kansas Black Farmers Association (KBFA), Land Stewardship Project (LSP), National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), National Latino Famers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA), National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers), Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC), North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP), Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., Operation Spring Plant, Inc., Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc. (RAF), Rural Coalition, Steward Holdings, Inc. (US), Texas Coalition of Rural Landowners, Woman, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN), World Farmers. (Stokes-Hough, Keisha)

AMICI CURIAE BRIEF in Opposition filed by American Indian Mothers Inc, Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corporation, California FarmLink, Community Farm Alliance (CFA), Cottage House Inc, Family Farm Defenders, Farm Aid, HEAL (Health, Environment, Agriculture, Labor) Food Alliance, Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), Kansas Black Farmers Association, Land Stewardship Project, National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC), National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), National Young Farmers Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP), Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., Operation Spring Plant, Inc., Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), Rural Advancement Fund of the National Sharecroppers Fund Inc, Rural Coalition, Steward Holdings, Inc. (US), Texas Coalition of Rural Landowners, Woman, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN), World Farmers re 13 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Ex A-Declaration of Alfonso A. Abeyta, # 2 Ex B-Declaration of Nathaniel Bradford, # 3 Ex C-Declaration of Leroy Brinkley, Jr., # 4 Ex D-Declaration of Henry Brown, # 5 Ex E-Declaration of Jane Doe, # 6 Ex F-Declaration of George McNary III, # 7 Ex G-Statement of Cassandra P., # 8 Ex H-Statement of Rural Coalition, # 9 Ex I-Declaration of Mykia Xiong)(Stokes-Hough, Keisha) Modified on 6/23/2021 (tlf).

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5 Ex E-Declaration of Jane Doe

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6 Ex F-Declaration of George McNary III

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7 Ex G-Statement of Cassandra P.

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8 Ex H-Statement of Rural Coalition

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9 Ex I-Declaration of Mykia Xiong

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REPLY BRIEF in Support filed by All Plaintiffs re 13 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Lennington, Daniel)

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 6/24/2021 02:30 PM before Judge William C Griesbach to address the status of the case in light of the decision and order granting the motion for preliminary injunction in Case No. 21-514-MMH-JRK, Wynn v. Vilsack (M.D. Fla. June 23, 2021). Instructions: Participants are to call in to 1-888-273- 3658, using Access Code 4416978, and Security Code 1234. Please be sure to call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. To ensure a clear record of the hearing, participants should not use a speaker phone. Unless otherwise excused, all participants are expected to remain on the call for the duration of the conference. Please contact the Office of the Clerk at 920-455-7381 if you have any questions. All participants are to confirm their appearance with the Clerk prior to the date of the hearing. Verification of your participation should be sent to wied_clerks_gb@wied.uscourts.gov (cc: all counsel)(tlf)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William C Griesbach: Telephone Conference held on 6/24/2021. (Tape #062421) (mac) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

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NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 6/24/2021 02:30 PM before Judge William C Griesbach to address the status of the case in light of the decision and order granting the motion for preliminary injunction in Case No. 21-514-MMH-JRK, Wynn v. Vilsack (M.D. Fla. June 23, 2021). Instructions: Participants are to call in to 1-888-273-3658, using Access Code 4416978, and Security Code 1234. Please be sure to call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. To ensure a clear record of the hearing, participants should not use a speaker phone. Unless otherwise excused, all participants are expected to remain on the call for the duration of the conference. Please contact the Office of the Clerk at 920-455-7381 if you have any questions. All participants are to confirm their appearance with the Clerk prior to the date of the hearing. Verification of your participation should be sent to wied_clerks_gb@wied.uscourts.gov (cc: all counsel)(tlf)

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF in Support filed by All Plaintiffs re 13 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supplemental Authority In Light of Wynn v. Vilsack, M.D. Fla.. (Lennington, Daniel) Modified on 6/25/2021 (tlf).

RESPONSE filed by All Defendants re 44 Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion (Newton, Emily) Modified on 6/25/2021 (tlf).

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Snow, Kyla)

TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING 47 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to 8/2/21 to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, filed by Zach Ducheneaux, Thomas J Vilsack, signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 07/02/2021. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

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ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 7/6/2021. Plaintiffs' 13 motion for preliminary injunction will be stayed so that in the event the injunction issued by the court in Wynn is vacated or materially altered, the stay can be lifted and Plaintiffs' motion can be given prompt consideration by the Court. In the meantime, the 21 temporary restraining order previously entered by the Court is dissolved since it is no longer needed to preserve the status quo. The parties are directed to confer with one another regarding further scheduling and submit a proposed expedited schedule to resolve the merits of this action on or before 7/14/2021. The Clerk is directed to set the matter for a telephone conference to discuss further scheduling. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

NOTICE of Hearing: (cc: all counsel)AT&T Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 7/20/2021 11:00 AM in By Telephone before Judge William C Griesbach. Instructions: Participants are to call in to 1-888-273-3658, using Access Code 4416978, and Security Code 1234. Please be sure to call in prior to the time that the hearing is scheduled to begin so that there is no disruption to the court proceeding. To ensure a clear record of the hearing, participants should not use a speaker phone. Unless otherwise excused, all participants are expected to remain on the call for the duration of the conference. Please contact the Office of the Clerk at 920-455-7381 if you have any questions. All participants are to confirm their appearance with the Clerk prior to the date of the hearing. Verification of your participation should be sent to wied_clerks_gb@wied.uscourts.gov (lh)

NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 51 MOTION to Stay Proceedings . separate entry. This document does not need to be re-filed. Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

MOTION to Stay and BRIEF IN SUPPORT Proceedings by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Miller decision on class certification)(Newton, Emily) Modified on 7/12/2021 (tlf).

1 Exhibit - Miller decision on class certification

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MOTION to Administratively Stay Deadlines pending resolution of 51 Motion to Stay by All Defendants. (Newton, Emily) Modified on 7/12/2021 (tlf).

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 38 MOTION to Intervene . (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Spitz, Katherine)

BRIEF in Opposition filed by All Defendants re 38 MOTION to Intervene . (Newton, Emily)

NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 51 MOTION to Stay Proceedings. The Brief in Support of this document should have been filed as a separate entry. This document does not need to be re-filed. Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (tlf)

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TEXT ONLY ORDER DENYING 52 Motion to Stay the parties upcoming deadlines, including the parties current deadline of July 14, 2021 to submit a proposed schedule to the Court, and the scheduling conference currently set for July 20, 2021, filed by Zach Ducheneaux and Thomas J Vilsack, signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 07/13/2021. The July 20, 2021 conference shall remain as scheduled. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

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NOTICE by All Defendants of Parties' Proposed Scheduling Dates (Newton, Emily) Modified on 7/15/2021 (tlf).

Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Newton, Emily)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William C Griesbach: Scheduling Conference held on 7/20/2021. The Court defers scheduling until the motion to stay is resolved. (Tape #072021) (cav) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 7/21/2021 granting 57 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. (cc: all counsel)(cav)

ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 7/30/2021 DENYING 38 Motion to Intervene filed by Lee Perry. (cc: all counsel; via US Mail to Lee Perry)(Griesbach, William)

RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 51 MOTION to Stay Proceedings . (Spitz, Katherine)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by All Plaintiffs in support of 61 Response to Defendants' Motion to Stay. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Authority - Order denying Motion to Stay in W.D. Tennessee 21-CV-01085-STA)(Spitz, Katherine)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael F Knapp on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Michael F. Knapp (Knapp, Michael)

REPLY BRIEF in Support filed by All Defendants re 51 MOTION to Stay Proceedings . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Carpenter Order)(Knapp, Michael)

NOTICE by All Defendants (Supplemental Authority) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Joyner Order)(Knapp, Michael)

DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING Defendants' 51 Motion to Stay signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 8/20/2021. Defendants must file a status report every six months on the progress of the Miller case. The 34 motion to intervene and 41 motion for leave to file amici curiae brief are DENIED without prejudice. (cc: all counsel)(Griesbach, William)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Randolph T. Chen) by Association of American Indian Farmers, National Black Farmers Association. (Chen, Randolph)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL of Emily Sue Newton Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by All Defendants. (Newton, Emily) Modified on 1/4/2022 (tlf).

Attorney Emily Sue Newton terminated as counsel of record for Thomas J Vilsack and Zach Ducheneaux. (tlf)

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