Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Lee

Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Lee

Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Lee

Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Lee

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COMPLAINT against Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Melissa Harrell, William Lee, Tony C. Parker (Filing fee $402, Receipt number 0650-3268462), filed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - COR form, # 2 Exhibit B - TN Mail-In App for Voter Registration, # 3 Exhibit C - Federal form for TN Voter Registration Application, # 4 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(mg) (Entered: 12/03/2020)

1 Exhibit A - COR form

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2 Exhibit B - TN Mail-In App for Voter Registration

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3 Exhibit C - Federal form for TN Voter Registration Application

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4 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Charles K. Grant, Denmark J. Grant, Keeda Haynes admitted to this court. (mg)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Keeda Haynes: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall be admitted to practice. The application for admission is available on the website at http://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/forms/admission-practice-application (LR 83.01(a)). Admission due by 12/24/2020. (mg)

D.C. Bar status verified as active for Danielle Lang, Mark P. Gaber, Phil Telfeyan, Natasha Baker not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Danielle Lang, Mark P. Gaber, Aseem Mulji, Phil Telfeyan, Natasha Baker: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 12/24/2020. (mg)

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (mg) (Entered: 12/03/2020)

Summons issued as to Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Melissa Harrell, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. Service copies will be returned to counsel (Charles Grant) by mail. (mg) (Entered: 12/03/2020)

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/11/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 783 before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (mg) (Entered: 12/03/2020)

MOTION for attorney Aseem B. Mulji to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3269292) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

MOTION for attorney Danielle M. Lang to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3269444) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Danielle M. Lang from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

MOTION for attorney Mark P. Gaber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3269455) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Mark P. Gaber from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. ยง 636(b)(1)(A). Lead counsel for the parties shall attend the initial case management conference. This case shall be set for trial upon completion of the initial case management conference by order of the District Court in accordance with the procedures of Local Rule 16.01. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 12/4/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 5 : The PHV motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (mg)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Aseem B. Mulji from the United States District Court for the Central District of California filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

CA State Bar status verified as active for Aseem Mulji not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

SUMMONS returned executed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. William Lee served on 12/8/2020. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

SUMMONS returned executed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. Tony C. Parker served on 12/8/2020. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

SUMMONS returned executed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. Mark Goins served on 12/8/2020. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

SUMMONS returned executed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. Tre Hargett served on 12/8/2020. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

SUMMONS returned executed by John Weare, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Amanda Lee Martin, Benjamin Tournier, Curtis Gray Jr, Lamar Perry. Melissa Harrell served on 12/9/2020. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

ORDER granting 5 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Aseem B. Mulji is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 12/17/20. (vk) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

ORDER granting 6 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Danielle M. Lang is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 12/17/20. (vk) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

ORDER granting 8 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mark P. Gaber is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 12/17/20. (vk) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE by Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Regarding Pro Hac Vice and Admission Status of Plaintiff's Counsel (Grant, Denmark) (Entered: 12/24/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Clinton Christiansen on behalf of Melissa Harrell (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Melissa Harrell. (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Melissa Harrell answer due 2/10/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 12/30/2020. (am) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

MOTION to Dismiss by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 1 to Memorandum)(Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

ORDER: 25 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Counsel is advised to comply with Local Rule 7.01(a)(1) in the future. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 12/31/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 12/31/2020)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Nicholas Clinton Christiansen admitted to this court. (mg)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION to Dismiss by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 24 MOTION to Dismiss. The Court extends Plaintiffs' response deadline by two weeks to January 27, 2021. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 1/8/2021. (mg) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 8/22/2018 letter, # 2 Exhibit B - 1/27/2021 letter)(Grant, Charles) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 29, 30 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (mg)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare re 29 Response in Opposition to Motion, 30 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 1/28/2021. (mg) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

REPLY to Response to re 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference and to Stay Discovery by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 35 Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference and to Stay Discovery filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker . (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

CERTIFICATE Corrected Certificate of Service filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker re 34 Reply to Response to Motion filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Tony C. Parker, William Lee, 33 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Tony C. Parker, William Lee. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 2/4/2021. (mg) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference and to Stay Discovery filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

REPLY to Response to re 35 Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference and to Stay Discovery filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

MOTION for attorney Blair Bowie to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3309452) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Blair Bowie from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

MOTION for attorney Natasha Baker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3309490) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Natasha Baker from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

MOTION for Oral Argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re 24 MOTION to Dismiss by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

ORDER: Due to a conflict in the Court's calendar the Case Management Conference set for February 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via telephone is hereby RESET for March 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 2/5/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 02/08/2021)

D.C. Bar status verified as active for Blair Bowie not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

MOTION to Dismiss by Melissa Harrell. (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 47 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Melissa Harrell . (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 45 MOTION for Oral Argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

ORDER granting 43 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Natasha Baker is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 2/18/21. (vk) Modified on 4/23/2021 (vk). (Entered: 02/18/2021)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

RESPONSE in Opposition re 47 MOTION to Dismiss of Defendant Harrell filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Decl. of Andrew Ron Fields, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of James W. Owens)(Grant, Charles) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 51 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Melissa Harrell. (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/26/2021)

ORDER granting 52 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re 47 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 3/10/2021 re 51 RESPONSE in Opposition. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 3/2/2021. (mg) (Entered: 03/02/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 51 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Melissa Harrell. (Christiansen, Nicholas) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

ORDER granting 54 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re 51 RESPONSE in Opposition to 47 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 3/16/2021. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 3/11/2021. (mg) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

SUPPLEMENT filed by Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People re 56 Motion to Approve Consent Judgment. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

MOTION for attorney Dana M. Paikowsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee Paid) by Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Cert Good Standing)(Grant, Charles) Modified on 4/19/2021 (mg). (Entered: 03/13/2021)

CA State Bar status verified as active for Dana M. Paikowsky not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

ORDER: For the reasons set forth herein, the Defendants' motion to postpone the initial case management conference and stay discovery (Docket No. 35 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The initial case management conference in this matter will be continued. The parties shall contact the Court within fourteen (14) days of the ruling on the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss to reschedule the case management conference if necessary. The Court will delay entry of a case management order until that time. Discovery is stayed as to Counts 1, 2, 3,6 and 7. Discovery may commence with respect to all other claims asserted in the complaint without limitation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 3/15/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 03/15/2021)

CONSENT DECREE AND JUDGMENT REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT MELISSA HARRELL: The Court has reviewed the proposed Consent Decree, and for good cause shown GRANTS the Parties' motion 56 . It is therefore ORDERED and ADJUDGED as follows: Count Seven of Plaintiffs' Complaint against Defendant Harrell is accordingly DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, and Plaintiff TN NAACP waives any claims based on conduct occurring before this Consent Decree. Plaintiff TN NAACP retains the right to bring claims based on future conduct. Because Count 7 is the only count against Defendant Harrell in Plaintiffs' Complaint, and because no other Plaintiffs in this suit, including the class action representatives, raise claims or allegations against Defendant Harrell, the Parties agree Defendant Harrell should be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE entirely as a Defendant in this action. This Consent Decree shall be effective immediately. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 3/22/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 03/22/2021)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Charles K. Grant (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 03/24/2021)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 60 Order on Motion to Continue, and in the Alternative, MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Immunity Issues by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) Modified on 3/25/2021 (mg). (Entered: 03/24/2021)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 63 MOTION for Reconsideration re 60 Order on Motion to Continue, and in the Alternative MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Immunity Issues filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare . (Grant, Charles) Modified on 3/25/2021 (mg). (Entered: 03/24/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION for Reconsideration re 60 Order on Motion to Continue,,, and in the Alternative MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Immunity Issues filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker. (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

***DISREGARD, SEE RECEIPT 66 *** NOTICE TO COUNSEL Dana M. Paikowsky re 59 PHV: The $150 fee per motion has NOT BEEN PAID. Due immediately. (hb) Modified on 4/19/2021 (mg).

RECEIPT #34675061872 in the amount of $150 posted by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare re 59 Dana Paikowsky's Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (mg) (Entered: 04/19/2021)

ORDER granting 59 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Dana M. Paikowsky is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 4/22/21. (vk) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

ORDER granting 41 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Blaire Bowie is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 4/23/2021. (vk) (Entered: 04/23/2021)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

ORDER: Pending before the Court is the "Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration/Motion to Expedite." Docket No. 63 . For the reasons set forth herein, Plaintiffs Motion for Reconsideration/Motion to Expedite (Docket No. 63 ) is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 6/7/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

MOTION for attorney Alice C.C. Huling to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3392369) by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 06/16/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Alice C.C. Huling from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 06/16/2021)

D.C. Bar status verified as active for Alice C.C. Huling not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

ORDER granting 70 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Alice C. C. Huling to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/17/2021. (lh) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker re 24 MOTION to Dismiss of Supplemental Authority (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

RESPONSE filed by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare re 73 Notice (Other) filed by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Tony C. Parker, William Lee of Supplemental Authority. (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

JOINT Statement re Discovery Dispute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents, # 2 Exhibit B - Defendants' Responses to First Req for Prod of Docs, # 3 Exhibit C - Deficiency letter)(Grant, Charles) (Entered: 08/06/2021)

ORDER: A Case Management Conference is set for September 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. via telephone to discuss the discovery dispute. The parties shall call 1-877-336-1831 at the appointed time, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate in the Conference. If a party has difficulty connecting to the call or has been on hold for more than five (5) minutes, please contact chambers at 615-736-7344. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 8/28/2021. (mg) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 9/3/2021. (Hearing lasted :57)(ms)

ORDER: The Court held a discovery dispute conference with the Parties on September 3, 2021 to discuss the matters set forth in the Joint Discovery Dispute Statement. Docket No. 75 . The Parties are directed to continue their meet and confer efforts based upon the guidance provided in the conference. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter, Plaintiffs may file a Motion to Compel without the requirement of further communication with the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 9/7/2021. (mg) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs' Motion for Oral Argument on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (Doc. No. 45 ). Oral argument will not aid the Court's decision on the pending motion at this time. Accordingly, the motion is DENIED. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 9/13/2021. (mg) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

NOTICE by Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William Lee, Tony C. Parker Letter Identifying Supplemental Authority (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 09/15/2021)

NOTICE by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare of Service of Subpoenas (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

NOTICE by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare of Withdrawal of Dana Paikowsky as Counsel for Plaintiffs (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

NOTICE by Curtis Gray Jr, Amanda Lee Martin, Lamar Perry, Tennessee Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin Tournier, John Weare of Supplemental Authority in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Grant, Charles) (Entered: 10/22/2021)