Case: Georgia v. Biden

1:21-cv-00163 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Filed Date: Oct. 29, 2021

Closed Date: June 1, 2023

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Case Summary

This case involved a challenge to President Biden’s Executive order 14042, titled Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, requiring federal departments and agencies to require contractors to fully vaccinate their workforce. On October 29, 2021, seven states (Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia), the Board of Regents of University System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Alabama Department of R…

This case involved a challenge to President Biden’s Executive order 14042, titled Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, requiring federal departments and agencies to require contractors to fully vaccinate their workforce. On October 29, 2021, seven states (Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia), the Board of Regents of University System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and the Idaho State Board of Education filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against Biden and several government agencies. The plaintiffs were represented by their attorneys generals and private counsel.

The plaintiffs sought declaratory relief, permanent injunctive relief, and costs of litigation, alleging that the Executive Order was an unconstitutional use of power by the federal government. The plaintiffs alleged that more employees were likely to quit rather than submit to mandatory vaccination. The plaintiffs sued, alleging (1) a violation of the Procurement Act, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. §§ 101 and 121, (2) a violation of the federal procurement policy, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 1707(a), (3) a nondelegation claim, under Article I, Section 1 of the United States Constitution, (4) a violation of the separation of powers and federalism, under Article I, Section 8 and the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, (5) a violation of the Tenth Amendment, (6) an unconstitutional exercise of the spending clause, and (7) three violations of the APA, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 706. 

On November 2, 2021, the case was reassigned from Judge Randall Hall to Judge R. Stan Baker. 

The plaintiffs, on November 5, 2021, filed a motion for preliminary injunction. On November 18, 2021, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia filed a motion to intervene as plaintiff-intervenors. 

On November 19, 2021, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding additional factual allegations. The plaintiffs also amended their motion for preliminary injunction on November 19, 2021, adding facts to support allegations of executive overreach. 


The defendants, on November 29, 2021, filed a motion to file a brief as amicus curiae for the American Medical Association. The court granted this motion on December 2, 2021. Also, on December 2, 2021, the American Medical Association filed their brief in opposition to the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction. 

On December 7, 2021, the court granted in part and denied in part the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia’s motion to intervene, because, while they were entitled to intervene as of right pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24(a), they lacked standing. 574 F.Supp.3d 1337. The court also granted the plaintiffs’ motion of preliminary injunction. The court reviewed the plaintiffs’ motion looking at the relevant factors: (1) a substantial likelihood of ultimate success on the merits; (2) an injunction or protective order was necessary to prevent irreparable injury; (3) the threatened injury outweighs the harm the injunction would inflict on the non-movant; and (4) the injunction or protective order would not be adverse to the public interest. Specifically, the court looked at the likelihood of success on the merits, as it was “generally considered the most important of the four factors.” The court found that the plaintiffs would likely succeed on the merits, as there was a sufficiently close nexus between the Executive Order and the purposes of the Procurement Act. 

The defendants filed a notice of appeal and a motion to stay the preliminary injunction on December 9, 2021. The defendants also filed a motion to stay the order on the motion for preliminary injunction on December 9, 2021. The defendants sought an emergency stay pending appeal and an administrative stay while the court considered the stay motion to allow the Eleventh Circuit time to consider the emergency stay motion. 

On December 14, 2021, the Associated Builders and Contractors, as plaintiff-intervenors, filed an amended complaint for declaratory and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to address issues of standing.

The defendants filed an unopposed motion to stay proceedings pending appeal on December 17, 2021. 

On December 21, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals denied the defendants’ motion to stay the preliminary injunction, because the government did not establish one of the “most critical” factors on review, namely, that the government would be irreparably injured absent the stay. 2022 WL 266186. The Court of Appeals, on December 23, 2021 denied in part and reserved ruling on the defendants’ emergency motion to stay the preliminary injunction pending appeal. The Court of Appeals also granted the motion to stay proceedings pending appeal. 

The district court, on January 21, 2022, denied the defendant’s emergency motion of stay pending appeal, because the court declined the defendants’ request for clarification on the preliminary injunction. 

On August 26, 2022, the Court of Appeals, with Judge Britt C. Grant, R. Lanier Anderson, and J. L. Edmondson presiding, found that the plaintiffs would likely succeed on the merits and would be entitled to preliminary relief; however, the Court of Appeals vacated the injunction in part as its scope was too broad. 4 F.4th 1283. The court found that the universal reach of the injunction pushed against the boundaries of judicial power. The Court of Appeals found that the District Court relied on improper consideration to justify its nationwide injunction, including that the affected contractors were located “all over the country” and that narrower relief would cause “confusion.” As such, the Court of Appeals enjoined federal agencies from enforcing the mandate against the plaintiffs but vacated the injunction for nonparties. 

On June 1, 2023, the case was dismissed without prejudice.

Summary Authors

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Judge(s)

Baker, R. Stan (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dunbar, Paul H. (Georgia)

Foutz, Alan W. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Andrapalliyal, Vinita (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Dubner, Jeffrey B. (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:21-cv-00163

Docket [PACER]

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

Docket
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Complaint for Declaratory and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Oct. 29, 2021

Oct. 29, 2021

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs'Motion to Expedite Briefing

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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Notice of Motion to Intervene

Nov. 18, 2021

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First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Relief

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 19, 2021

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Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 19, 2021

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Defendants' Consolidated Opposition to Plaintiffs' and Associated Builders and Contractors' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 26, 2021

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Defendants' Opposition to Motion to Intervene

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Nov. 26, 2021

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Brief of the American Medical Association as Amici Curiae in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction

The State of Georgia v. Biden

Dec. 2, 2021

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Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Oct. 29, 2021

Oct. 29, 2021

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Alabama Department of Public Health;, Brad Little, The State of Georgia, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Gary W. Black, The State of West Virginia, The State of South Carolina, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Henry McMaster, The State of Idaho, The State of Utah, The State of Kansas, The State of Alabama, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(pts) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

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Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number AGASDC-3218285. (pts)

Oct. 29, 2021

Oct. 29, 2021

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RULE 26(f) ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/1/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Forms) (pts) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (pts) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to District Judge R. Stan Baker for all further proceedings. Chief Judge J. Randal Hall no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 11/2/21. (loh) (Entered: 11/02/2021)

Nov. 2, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Paul H. Dunbar, III on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/03/2021)

Nov. 3, 2021

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Motions Referred

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Charles E. Peeler on behalf of Gary W. Black, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Georgia (Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation and Brief in Support by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. Responses due by 11/18/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 7 MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation and Brief in Support. (JH)

Nov. 4, 2021

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ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/4/2021. (pts) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 11 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Edmund G. LaCour Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3222478, Fee Amount $200, 10 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas A. Wilson Receipt Number AGASDC-3222444, Fee Amount $200. (JH)

Nov. 5, 2021

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Motions No Longer Referred

Nov. 5, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas A. Wilson Receipt Number AGASDC-3222444, Fee Amount $200, by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Kay Ivey, The State of Alabama. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/5/2021: # 1 Dated Application) (JH). (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/5/2021: # 2 Statement Regarding Prior Cases) (JH). (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Misha Tseytlin Receipt Number AGASDC-3223061, Fee Amount $200. (pts)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Edmund G. LaCour Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3222478, Fee Amount $200, by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Kay Ivey, The State of Alabama. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/5/2021: # 1 Statement Regarding Prior Cases) (JH). (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

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Motions No Longer Referred: 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Misha Tseytlin Receipt Number AGASDC-3223061, Fee Amount $200, (pts)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Misha Tseytlin Receipt Number AGASDC-3223061, Fee Amount $200, by Gary W. Black, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Georgia. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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NOTICE of Deficiency re 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Misha Tseytlin. Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance due by 11/8/2021. (pts) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for attorney Edmund G. LaCour Jr. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/5/21. (wwp) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas A. Wilson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/5/2021. (kjm) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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Response re 13 Notice (Other), Set/Reset Deadlines, 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Misha Tseytlin Receipt Number AGASDC-3223061, Fee Amount $200, by Gary W. Black, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Georgia. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Peeler, Charles) Modified on 11/5/2021 (pts). (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Drew F. Waldbeser Receipt Number AGASDC-3223260, Fee Amount $200, by Gary W. Black, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Georgia. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Melton, Harold) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

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ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Misha Tseytlin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/5/2021. (kjm) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Drew F. Waldbeser Receipt Number AGASDC-3223260, Fee Amount $200, (pts)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. Responses due by 11/19/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Declaration of Jason Guilbeault, # 2 Exhibit 2 Declaration of Michael P. Shannon, # 3 Exhibit 3 Declaration of Jill Tincher, # 4 Exhibit 4 Declaration of Kathleen E. Toomey, # 5 Exhibit 5 Declaration of James B. Aydelotte, # 6 Exhibit 6 Declaration of Torrey E. Lowrence, # 7 Exhibit 7 Declaration of Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw, # 8 Exhibit 8 Declaration of Matthew K. Wilde, # 9 Exhibit 9 Declaration of Donna Lybecker, # 10 Exhibit 10 Declaration of Finnis E. St. John IV, # 11 Exhibit 11 Declaration of Nathan Checketts, # 12 Exhibit 12 Declaration of Charles Peeler, # 13 Exhibit 13 Declaration of Catherine Molchan Donald, # 14 Exhibit 14 Declaration of Teresa MacCartney, # 15 Exhibit 15 Declaration of Margaret A. Amstutz, Ph.D., # 16 Exhibit 16 Declaration of Richard Stewart Pate)(Melton, Harold) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

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4 Exhibit 4 Declaration of Kathleen E. Toomey

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5 Exhibit 5 Declaration of James B. Aydelotte

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6 Exhibit 6 Declaration of Torrey E. Lowrence

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7 Exhibit 7 Declaration of Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw

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8 Exhibit 8 Declaration of Matthew K. Wilde

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9 Exhibit 9 Declaration of Donna Lybecker

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10 Exhibit 10 Declaration of Finnis E. St. John IV

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11 Exhibit 11 Declaration of Nathan Checketts

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12 Exhibit 12 Declaration of Charles Peeler

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13 Exhibit 13 Declaration of Catherine Molchan Donald

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14 Exhibit 14 Declaration of Teresa MacCartney

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15 Exhibit 15 Declaration of Margaret A. Amstutz, Ph.D.

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16 Exhibit 16 Declaration of Richard Stewart Pate

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Nov. 5, 2021

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ORDER granting re 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Drew F. Waldbeser. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/8/21. (loh) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

Nov. 8, 2021

Nov. 8, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by The State of South Carolina. Responses due by 11/22/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order)(Smith, James) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

Nov. 8, 2021

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NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Set/Reset Deadlines: After 2 days a notice of noncompliance will be submitted to a judicial officer. Compliance due by 11/10/2021. (thb) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

Nov. 8, 2021

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*******Emergency MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule, MOTION for Hearing by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. Responses due by 11/22/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

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Nov. 8, 2021

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Notice of Hearing on Motion

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Vinita Andrapalliyal on behalf of All Defendants (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 23 Emergency Motion to Expedite Briefing Schedule and Request for Hearing. The Motion Hearing is set for 11/10/2021 at 04:00 PM EST and will be held telephonically in RSB Chambers before District Judge R. Stan Baker. (*Dial-in information for the call provided to counsel of record via email. pmh)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice W. Scott Zanzig Receipt Number AGASDC-3225313, Fee Amount $200, by Idaho State Board of Education, Brad Little, The State of Idaho. Responses due by 11/23/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Declaratory and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief, Civil Cover Sheet, Summons, Rule 26 Instruction Order and Rule 26(f) Report, served on Joseph R. Biden in his official capacity as President of the United States of America on November 1, 2021, filed by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. (Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Melissa A. Holyoak Receipt Number AGASDC-3225343, Fee Amount $200, by The State of Utah. Responses due by 11/23/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael G. Shedd Receipt Number AGASDC-3225377, Fee Amount $200, by Henry McMaster, The State of South Carolina. Responses due by 11/23/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas A. Limehouse, Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3225392, Fee Amount $200, by Henry McMaster, The State of South Carolina. Responses due by 11/23/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

Nov. 9, 2021

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First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wm. Grayson Lambert Receipt Number AGASDC-3225394, Fee Amount $200, by Henry McMaster, The State of South Carolina. Responses due by 11/23/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Nov. 9, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 28 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael G. Shedd Receipt Number AGASDC-3225377, Fee Amount $200,, 30 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wm. Grayson Lambert Receipt Number AGASDC-3225394, Fee Amount $200,, 29 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas A. Limehouse, Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3225392, Fee Amount $200,, 25 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice W. Scott Zanzig Receipt Number AGASDC-3225313, Fee Amount $200,, 27 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Melissa A. Holyoak Receipt Number AGASDC-3225343, Fee Amount $200, (pts)

Nov. 10, 2021

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Motions Referred

Nov. 10, 2021

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Notice (Other)

Nov. 10, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Allan Josephson on behalf of All Defendants (Josephson, Matthew) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

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CERTIFICATE of Counsel by Vinita Andrapalliyal on behalf of All Defendants (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Wm. Grayson Lambert. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/10/2021. (maa) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

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ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas A. Limehouse, Jr. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/10/2021. (maa) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

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ORDER granting 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael G. Shedd. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/10/2021. (maa) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for Attorney W. Scott Zanzig. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/10/2021. (jlh) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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ORDER granting 27 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for Attorney Melissa A. Holyoak. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/10/2021. (jlh) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 38 Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James Emory Smith, Jr., 21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (thb)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James Emory Smith, Jr. re 21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by The State of South Carolina. Responses due by 11/24/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit Statement re Cases; Request for fee waiver, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Smith, James) Modified on 11/10/2021 (thb). (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 Emergency MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule MOTION for Hearing filed by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd Austin, Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Richard Chavez, Francis S. Collins, Deanne Criswell, General Services Administration, Jennifer Granholm, Denis McDonough, James M. Murray, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Sethuraman Panchanathan, L. Eric Patterson, Gina Raimondo, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, The United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Commerce, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Transportation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Office of Personnel Management, Rochelle Walensky, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

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Nov. 10, 2021

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NOTICE of Court's Public Teleconference Line as to the Hearing on Plaintiffs' 23 Emergency Motion to Expedite Briefing Schedule and Request for Hearing. The Motion Hearing that is set for 11/10/2021 at 04:00 PM EST will be held telephonically in RSB Chambers before District Judge R. Stan Baker. For public access to this hearing, please dial 888-684-8852, and enter the call access code: 9717475.

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge R. Stan Baker: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 11/10/2021 re: Plaintiffs' 23 Emergency Motion to Expedite Briefing Schedule and Request for Hearing. (Court Reporter Kelly McKee.)(SAV-ANX) (pmh) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

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TEXT ORDER granting in part Plaintiffs' 23 Emergency Motion to Expedite Briefing Schedule and Request for Hearing. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be filed by close of business on November 19, 2021, and Plaintiffs' Reply to Response shall be filed by close of business on November 26, 2021. Defendants may file a Surreply by close of business on December 1, 2021, and this Court will hold a hearing on December 3, 2021. Each party shall file a witness and exhibit list, including any joint exhibit list, by close of business on November 30, 2021, and the parties shall exchange, but not file, exhibits on or before November 30, 2021. The parties are reminded that all exhibits shall only be presented in electronic form. Signed by District Judge R. Stan Baker on November 12, 2021. (pmh) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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Set Deadline: Compliance re 42 due by 11/22/2021. (ca)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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42

ORDER denying Petitioner Emory Smith, Jr's 38 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. If Petitioner wishes to appear pro hac vice in this case, he must pay the $200.00 filing fee within seven days of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/15/2021. (ca) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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PRO HAC VICE PAID by James Emory Smith, Jr for The State of South Carolina; Amount $200, Receipt # BWK011321 Date: 11/15/2021. (ca)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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43

ORDER granting re 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for J. Emory Smith, Jr. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/15/21. (loh) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

Nov. 15, 2021

Nov. 15, 2021

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Motions Referred

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

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44

First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William G. Parker, Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3229130, Fee Amount $200, by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Kay Ivey, The State of Alabama. Responses due by 11/30/2021. (Dunbar, Paul) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 44 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William G. Parker, Jr. Receipt Number AGASDC-3229130, Fee Amount $200. (JH)

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

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45

ORDER granting re 44 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for William G. Parker. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/17/21. (loh) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

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46

MOTION Defendants' Emergency Motion to Clarify Scheduling Order in Light of Plaintiffs' Intent to File Amended Complaint and Revised Preliminary Injunction Motion re 41 Order on Motion to Expedite,,,, Order on Motion for Hearing,,, by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd Austin, Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden. Responses due by 12/1/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Josephson, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

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NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 46 Defendants' Emergency Motion to Clarify Scheduling Order in Light of Plaintiffs' Intent to File Amended Complaint and Revised Preliminary Injunction Motion. The Motion Hearing is set for 11/18/2021 01:30 PM EST and will be held telephonically in RSB Chambers before District Judge R. Stan Baker. (*Dial-in information for the call provided to counsel of record via email. pmh)For public access to this hearing, please dial 888-684-8852, and enter the call access code: 9717475.

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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Notice of Hearing on Motion

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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47

RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 MOTION Defendants' Emergency Motion to Clarify Scheduling Order in Light of Plaintiffs' Intent to File Amended Complaint and Revised Preliminary Injunction Motion re 41 Order on Motion to Expedite,,,, Order on Motion for Hearing,,, < filed by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-COVID-19 Vaccination and Tsting ETS, # 2 Exhibit B-Florida v. Nelson Joint Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule)(Peeler, Charles) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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48

MOTION to Intervene by Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc., Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.. Responses due by 12/2/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff-Intervenors' Proposed Complaint for Declaratory and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief)(Stine, J.) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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49

Brief in Support re 48 MOTION to Intervene filed by Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc., Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Bill Anderson)(Stine, J.) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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50

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and in Brief in Support Thereof by Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc., Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.. Responses due by 12/2/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Bill Anderson)(Stine, J.) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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51

TEXT ORDER granting in part Defendants' 46 Emergency Motion to Clarify Scheduling Order in Light of Plaintiffs' Intent to File Amended Complaint and Revised Preliminary Injunction Motion. As indicated during the telephonic hearing held on 11/18/2021, it is ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any amended complaint and any amended motion for preliminary injunction by midnight on November 19, 2021. Defendants' Response shall be filed by midnight on November 26, 2021. Plaintiffs may file a Reply by midnight on November 30, 2021. This Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction on December 3, 2021. Each party shall file a witness and exhibit list, including any joint exhibit list, by close of business on November 30, 2021, and the parties shall exchange, but not file, exhibits on or before November 30, 2021. The parties are reminded that all exhibits shall only be presented in electronic form. Entered by District Judge R. Stan Baker on November 18, 2021. (jrb) Modified on 11/18/2021 to edit text (en). (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Any amended complaint and any amended motion for preliminary injunction due by midnight on November 19, 2021. (jrb)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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52

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge R. Stan Baker: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 11/18/2021 re 46 Defendants' Emergency Motion to Clarify Scheduling Order in Light of Plaintiffs' Intent to File Amended Complaint and Revised Preliminary Injunction Motion. (Court Reporter Kelly McKee)(SAV-ANX). (en) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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53

TEXT ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs and Defendants shall file responses to 48 MOTION to Intervene and Defendants shall file a response to 50 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, all by midnight on November 26, 2021. Proposed Intervenors may file a reply to those responses by midnight on November 30, 2021. This Court will hold a hearing on said motions in conjunction with the previously-scheduled hearing on Plaintiffs' request for injunctive relief on December 3, 2021. Proposed Intervenors shall file with the Court any witness and/or exhibit list, including any joint exhibit list, by close of business on November 30, 2021, and Proposed Intervenors shall exchange with Plaintiffs and Defendants, but not file, any exhibits on or before November 30, 2021. All exhibits shall only be presented in electronic form. Proposed Intervenors shall email Judge Baker's courtroom deputy clerk, by close of business on November 26, 2021, a list of all individuals they request to have attend the hearing in person. Entered by District Judge R. Stan Baker on November 19, 2021. (jrb) Modified on 11/19/2021 (jrb). (Entered: 11/19/2021)

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 50 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 48 MOTION to Intervene. Responses due by 11/26/2021. (jrb)

Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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54

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief against All Defendants, filed by Alabama Department of Public Health;, Brad Little, The State of Georgia, Brian P. Kemp, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Gary W. Black, The State of West Virginia, The State of South Carolina, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Henry McMaster, The State of Idaho, The State of Utah, The State of Kansas, The State of Alabama, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Executive Order 14042, # 2 Exhibit B-First Task Force Guidance, # 3 Exhibit C-Current Task Force Guidance, # 4 Exhibit D-First OMB Determination, # 5 Exhibit E-Second OMB Determination, # 6 Exhibit F-FAR Class Deviation, # 7 Exhibit G-DOD Class Deviation Memo)(Melton, Harold) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

1 Exhibit A-Executive Order 14042

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2 Exhibit B-First Task Force Guidance

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3 Exhibit C-Current Task Force Guidance

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4 Exhibit D-First OMB Determination

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5 Exhibit E-Second OMB Determination

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6 Exhibit F-FAR Class Deviation

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7 Exhibit G-DOD Class Deviation Memo

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Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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55

Amended 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia. Responses due by 12/3/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Decl of J Guilbeaut, # 2 Exhibit 2-Decl of M Shannon, # 3 Exhibit 3-Decl of J Tincher, # 4 Exhibit 4-Decl of K Toomey, # 5 Exhibit 5-Decl of J Aydelotte, # 6 Exhibit 6-Decl of T Lawrence, # 7 Exhibit 7-Decl of M Wilde, # 8 Exhibit 8-Decl of D Lybecker, # 9 Exhibit 9-Decl of F St John, # 10 Exhibit 10-Decl N Checketts, # 11 Exhibit 11-Decl C Peeler, # 12 Exhibit 12-Decl T MacCartney, # 13 Exhibit 13-Decl M Amstutz, # 14 Exhibit 14-Decl R Pate)(Melton, Harold) Modified on 11/22/2021 (JH). (Entered: 11/19/2021)

1 Exhibit 1-Decl of J Guilbeaut

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2 Exhibit 2-Decl of M Shannon

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3 Exhibit 3-Decl of J Tincher

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4 Exhibit 4-Decl of K Toomey

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5 Exhibit 5-Decl of J Aydelotte

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6 Exhibit 6-Decl of T Lawrence

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7 Exhibit 7-Decl of M Wilde

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8 Exhibit 8-Decl of D Lybecker

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9 Exhibit 9-Decl of F St John

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10 Exhibit 10-Decl N Checketts

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11 Exhibit 11-Decl C Peeler

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12 Exhibit 12-Decl T MacCartney

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13 Exhibit 13-Decl M Amstutz

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14 Exhibit 14-Decl R Pate

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Nov. 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

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56

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number AGASDC-3233542, Fee Amount $200, by The State of West Virginia. Responses due by 12/7/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Good Standing Certificate)(See, Lindsay) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

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57

DEFICIENCY NOTICE re 56 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. After two days a notice of noncompliance will be submitted to a judicial officer. (slt) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance with deficiency notice due by 11/26/2021. (slt)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

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Motions Referred

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

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58

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen J. Jennings on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc., Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (Jennings, Kathleen) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

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59

NOTICE by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Alabama Department of Public Health;, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services;, Gary W. Black, Idaho State Board of Education, Kay Ivey, Brian P. Kemp, Brad Little, Henry McMaster, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, The State of Alabama, The State of Georgia, The State of Idaho, The State of Kansas, The State of South Carolina, The State of Utah, The State of West Virginia re 50 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and in Brief in Support Thereof, 48 MOTION to Intervene Notice of Consent to Motion to Intervene and Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Melton, Harold) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

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60

NOTICE of Filing by The State of West Virginia re 57 Notice (Other) (See, Lindsay) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 56 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (slt)

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

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61

RESPONSE in Opposition re 48 MOTION to Intervene filed by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd Austin, Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Richard Chavez, Francis S. Collins, Deanne Criswell, General Services Administration, Jennifer Granholm, Denis McDonough, James M. Murray, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Sethuraman Panchanathan, L. Eric Patterson, The United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Commerce, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Transportation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Office of Personnel Management, Rochelle Walensky, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/26/2021)

Nov. 26, 2021

Nov. 26, 2021

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62

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd Austin, Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Richard Chavez, Francis S. Collins, Deanne Criswell, General Services Administration, Jennifer Granholm, Denis McDonough, James M. Murray, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Sethuraman Panchanathan, L. Eric Patterson, Gina Raimondo, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, The United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Commerce, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Transportation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Office of Personnel Management, Rochelle Walensky, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. Responses due by 12/10/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/26/2021)

Nov. 26, 2021

Nov. 26, 2021

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63

RESPONSE in Opposition re 50 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and in Brief in Support Thereof, 55 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Brief in Support filed by Kiran Ahuja, Lloyd Austin, Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Robin Carnahan, Richard Chavez, Francis S. Collins, Deanne Criswell, General Services Administration, Jennifer Granholm, Denis McDonough, James M. Murray, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Bill Nelson, Office of Management and Budget, Sethuraman Panchanathan, L. Eric Patterson, Gina Raimondo, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, The United States Department of Energy, United States Department of Commerce, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of Transportation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Office of Personnel Management, Rochelle Walensky, Shalanda Young, Jeffrey Zients. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Decl. of Julio Lopez, # 2 Exhibit B, Decl. of Howard Price)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/26/2021)

1 Exhibit A, Decl. of Julio Lopez

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2 Exhibit B, Decl. of Howard Price

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Nov. 26, 2021

Nov. 26, 2021

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MOTIONS REFERRED: 62 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. (thb)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

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Motions Referred

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

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64

ORDER granting Attorney Lindsay S. See's 56 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/29/2021. (ca) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

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65

(Nunc Pro Tunc as of 11/26/2021) ORDER granting 62 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The page limit for Defendants' consolidated response brief is increased by fourteen pages to a total of forty pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 11/29/2021. (jlh) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

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66

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey B. Dubner Receipt Number AGASDC-3236005, Fee Amount $200, by American Medical Association. Responses due by 12/13/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Statement Regarding Prior Appearances, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Klorfein, Jarred) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

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Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 29, 2021

Closing Date: June 1, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

States and heads of state agencies challenging President Biden's Executive Order.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Joseph Biden, Federal

Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Federal

Office of Personnel Management, Federal

Center for Disease Control, Federal

United States Department of Defense, Federal

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Federal

National Institute of Health, Federal

United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal

United States Department of Commerce, Federal

National Science Foundation, Federal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Federal

Office of Management and Budget, Federal

United States Department of Transportation, Federal

Federal Protection Service, Federal

United States Department of Energy, Federal

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal

United States Secret Service, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

COVID-19:

COVID vaccination ordered