Case: Raidoo v. Camacho

1:21-cv-00009 | District Court of Guam

Filed Date: Jan. 28, 2021

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Case Summary

This is a case determining whether a Guam statute’s restriction on abortion procedures is unconstitutional. On January 28, 2021, two Guam-licensed OB-GYNs on behalf of themselves and their patients filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Guam. The plaintiffs sued the Guamanian government under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to redress the deprivation, under color of law, of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution and expressly extended to Guam under U.S.C. § 1421b(u). Represented by…

This is a case determining whether a Guam statute’s restriction on abortion procedures is unconstitutional. On January 28, 2021, two Guam-licensed OB-GYNs on behalf of themselves and their patients filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Guam. The plaintiffs sued the Guamanian government under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to redress the deprivation, under color of law, of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution and expressly extended to Guam under U.S.C. § 1421b(u). Represented by the ACLU, the plaintiffs sought injunctive and declaratory relief and attorneys’ fees. They claimed that the Guam statute, the State-Mandated Information Law, was unconstitutional as applied to prohibit, or otherwise restrict, the use of telemedicine to provide medication abortion to eligible patients in Guam.

Abortion has remained legal in Guam since a 1990 abortion ban was enjoined. The issue at hand was that there were no doctors willing or available in Guam to do abortion procedures for fear of retaliation. Since 2018, the plaintiffs, who were located outside of Guam, received multiple requests for medication abortion through telemedicine without requiring patients to leave the island. However, the State-Mandated Information Law required physicians to “provide the patient with certain information ‘in person,’ ‘individually,’ and ‘in a private room,’” so the plaintiffs were unable to provide their services to patients in Guam.

On February 5, 2021, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. On April 23, Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy recommended the motion be denied. Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood disagreed, and on September 3, 2021, granted the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction stating that determining whether there was an undue burden on a person’s right to abortion must include considerations of maternal health and not just the health of the previable fetus. The given rationale for the State-Mandated Information Law was not sufficient to justify this restriction on the right to abortion. The restriction to meet in-person 24 hours prior to an abortion was unduly burdensome because the defendant failed to allege sufficient facts that would support the need for an in-person requirement. 2021 WL 4076772.

On September 22, 2021, the defendant appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (21-16559). Nearly two years later, on August 1, 2023, the Ninth Circuit vacated the preliminary injunction. In light of Dobbs, the court held that the Guam law did not violate the Due Process or Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. Under rational basis review, the law was rationally related to the legitimate governmental interests of preservation of potential life, protection of material health, and promotion of the integrity of the medical profession. Plus, according to the court, it was rational to treat abortion providers differently from other medical providers because, unlike other medical procedures, abortion implicates fetal life in addition to the patient's health. 75 F.4th 1115. 

Following the Ninth Circuit's opinion, the plaintiffs filed a motion to dismiss the case without prejudice. As of September 10, 2023, that motion is pending before the court.

Summary Authors

Calvin Kim (2/4/2022)

Michelle Wolk (9/10/2023)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Alexa Kolbi-Molinas,

Burrows, Meagan (Guam)

Kolbi-Molinas, Alexa (Guam)

Attorney for Defendant

Canto, James L. (Guam)

General, Heather Martinez

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:21-cv-00009

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

Complaint
12

1:21-cv-00009

Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)

Feb. 5, 2021

Feb. 5, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
43

1:21-cv-00009

Decision and Order Re Plaintiffs' Objections to the Report and Recommendation on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 3, 2021

Sept. 3, 2021

Order/Opinion

2021 WL 4076772

21-16559

Opinion

Raidoo v. Moylan

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

Order/Opinion

75 F.4th 1115

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/46780240/raidoo-v-camacho/

Last updated June 1, 2026, 5:24 p.m.

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Complaint against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AGUDC-551351.), filed by All Plaintiffs. Scheduling Notice due to be issued by 3/9/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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Cover Sheet, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet)(Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Alexa Kolib-Molinas (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PaymentDue) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) **Modified on 1/29/2021 to correct filing fee ** (fad, ). (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Rachel Reeves (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PaymentDue) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) **Modified on 1/29/2021 to correct filing fee** (fad, ). (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Meagan Burrows (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PaymentDue) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) **Modified on 1/29/2021 to correct filing fee** (fad, ). (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge (fad, ) (fad, ). (Entered: 01/30/2021)

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Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-551528, Fee Amount $400.00. . (Williams, Vanessa)

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Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-551534, Fee Amount $400.00. . (Williams, Vanessa)

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Pay Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee

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Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-551538, Fee Amount $400.00. . (Williams, Vanessa)

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (fad, )

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Summons Issued

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Order. Any recusal motion due by 2/22/2021. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/1/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/01/2021)

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Clerk's Notice of Receipt of Letter from Robert E. Rutkowski. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/01/2021)

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Order Assigning Magistrate Judge for Pretrial Proceedings. Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy assigned. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/1/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/01/2021)

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Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

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Order granting 10 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/4/2021. (hpg) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

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Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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Memorandum in Support re: 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) . filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support Declaration of Michael Lujan Bevacqua, # 2 Declaration in Support Declaration of Mark Nichols, # 3 Declaration in Support Declaration of Sierra Washington, # 4 Declaration in Support Declaration of Bliss Kaneshiro, # 5 Declaration in Support Declaration of Shandhini Raidoo, # 6 Declaration in Support Declaration of Holly Rawlings)(Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

1 Declaration in Support Declaration of Michael Lujan Bevacqua

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2 Declaration in Support Declaration of Mark Nichols

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3 Declaration in Support Declaration of Sierra Washington

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4 Declaration in Support Declaration of Bliss Kaneshiro

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5 Declaration in Support Declaration of Shandhini Raidoo

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6 Declaration in Support Declaration of Holly Rawlings

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Order granting 3 Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Alexa Kolbi-Molinas. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on 2/5/2021. (hpg) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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Order granting 4 Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Rachel Reeves. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on 2/5/2021. (hpg) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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Order granting 5 Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Meagan Burrows. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on 2/5/2021. (hpg) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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Order Referring Motion to Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy: 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/10/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

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Notice of Attorney Appearance Appearance of Counsel by All Defendants. (Canto, James) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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Stipulation of Dismissal without Prejudice Defendant Members of the Commission on the Healing Arts of Guam filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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ANSWER to Complaint Answer by All Defendants.(Canto, James) **Modified on 2/19/2021 to edit docket text**(hpg). (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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Waiver of Service Returned Executed filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo. All Defendants. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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Order Setting Briefing Schedule and Oral Argument Hearing on 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 3/19/2021 at 09:00 AM in 3rd floor courtroom VTC before US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy. Defendants response brief due by 3/3/2021. Plaintiffs reply brief due by 3/11/2021. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on 2/19/2021. (vtk) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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Order granting 19 Joint Stipulation to Voluntarily Dismiss Defendant Members of the Commission on the Healing Arts of Guam. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/23/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

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Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/27/2021)

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Order granting 24 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Response due 3/5/2021. Reply due 3/13/2021. Oral argument via Zoom set for 3/19/2021 9:00 a.m. CHST. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on 3/1/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 03/02/2021)

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Joint Motion for Entry of Order of Settlement and Partial Dismissal of Claims Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 03/03/2021)

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Order granting 26 Motion for Entry of Order of Settlement and Partial Dismissal of Claims. Count 1; Count II, Paragraphs 219-21; and Count III, Paragraphs 225-26, of the Complaint are DISMISSED. The parties to the Joint Stipulation shall bear their own attorneys fees or costs with respect to the dismissed counts. This is not an adjudication of any later claim or petition under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 with respect to the remaining Counts in this action. This Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the settlement terms set forth in the Joint Stipulation and this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 3/5/2021. (vtk) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

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Opposition re 13 Memorandum in Support,, 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Defendants. (Canto, James) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

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Amended Opposition re 13 Memorandum in Support,, 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Defendants' Amended Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Defendants. (Canto, James) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

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Reply to Response re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support Rebuttal Decl. of Jeffrey Huntsinger, # 2 Declaration in Support Rebuttal Decl. of Mark Nichols)(Kolbi-Molinas, Alexa) (Entered: 03/13/2021)

1 Declaration in Support Rebuttal Decl. of Jeffrey Huntsinger

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2 Declaration in Support Rebuttal Decl. of Mark Nichols

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy: Hearing re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 3/19/2021. Motion Under Advisement. (Court Reporter Veronica Flores.)(Start Time: 8:59, End Time: 10:50.) (vtk) (Entered: 03/23/2021)

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Motions Taken Under Advisement: 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (vtk)

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Report And Recommendations re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo. The court RECOMMENDS that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction be DENIED. Objections to R&R due by 5/7/2021. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy on 4/23/2021. (fad, )

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Objection to 32 Report And Recommendations re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo (Kolbi-Molinas, Alexa) **Modified on 5/7/2021 to correct event and edit docket text** (fad, ). (Entered: 05/07/2021)

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Order re 32 Report And Recommendations, 33 Objection. Defendants' response due 5/21/2021. Plaintiffs' Reply due 5/28/2021. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 5/10/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 05/10/2021)

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Response re 33 Objection to Order Issued by Magistrate Judge filed by All Defendants. (Canto, James) (Entered: 05/21/2021)

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Reply to Response re 35 Response re 33 Objection to Order Issued by Magistrate Judge filed by All Plaintiffs. (Kolbi-Molinas, Alexa) (Entered: 05/28/2021)

May 28, 2021

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Order Setting Hearing on 33 Objection to Order Issued by Magistrate Judge:Hearing set for 8/5/2021 at 08:15 AM before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 7/9/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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Motion to Continue. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

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Order granting 38 Motion to Continue. Hearing on Objection to Report and Recommendations continued to 8/24/2021 at 08:15 AM. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 7/30/2021. (fad, ) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

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Notice filed by Bliss Kaneshiro, Shandhini Raidoo Notice of Supplemental Authority (Reeves, Rachel) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

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Notice of Hearing on 33 Objection to Report and Recommendation:Hearing set for 8/24/2021 rescheduled to 9/1/2021 08:00 AM CHST before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Hearing on 33 Objection to 32 Report and Recommendation re 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 9/1/2021. Court to issue order. (Court Recorder: Virginia T. Kilgore. )(Start Time: 8:01, End Time: 8:45.) (vtk) (Entered: 09/01/2021)

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Decision and Order re 33 Objections to 32 Report And Recommendations on 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 9/3/2021. (hpg)

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Order granting 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 9/7/2021. (fad, )

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Scheduling Notice. Scheduling and Planning Conference Report due by 10/22/2021. Scheduling Conference set for 11/5/2021 at 09:00 AM in 3rd floor courtroom VTC before US Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy. (fad, ) (Entered: 09/08/2021)

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Notice of Appeal filed by Arania Adolphson, Theresa C. Arriola, Mamie Balajadia, Nathaniel Berg, Annie Bordallo, M.D., Leevin Taitano Camacho, Thomas J. Caruso, Annette David, Doe 1, Philip Flores, Dustin Prins, Jenneth Quiambao, Antonio Rapadas, Arthur San Agustin. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number PAYMENTDUE. Filing Fee Due payable to Clerk, District Court of Guam by 3:00pm of the next business day! (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

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Notice Representation Statement (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

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Filing fee: $ 505.00, receipt number GUX017360 re 46 Notice of Appeal, (fad, )

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Amended Notice of Appeal filed by Arania Adolphson, Theresa C. Arriola, Mamie Balajadia, Nathaniel Berg, Annie Bordallo, M.D., Leevin Taitano Camacho, Thomas J. Caruso, Annette David, Doe 1, Philip Flores, Dustin Prins, Jenneth Quiambao, Antonio Rapadas, Arthur San Agustin, Marlene R. San Nicolas, Bernadette S. Santos. (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

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Amended Notice Defendants' Amended Representation Statement (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

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Transcript Order Form filed by Arania Adolphson, Theresa C. Arriola, Mamie Balajadia, Nathaniel Berg, Annie Bordallo, M.D., Leevin Taitano Camacho, Thomas J. Caruso, Annette David, Doe 1, Philip Flores, Dustin Prins, Jenneth Quiambao, Antonio Rapadas, Arthur San Agustin, Marlene R. San Nicolas, Bernadette S. Santos (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

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Transcript Order Form filed by Arania Adolphson, Theresa C. Arriola, Mamie Balajadia, Nathaniel Berg, Annie Bordallo, M.D., Leevin Taitano Camacho, Thomas J. Caruso, Annette David, Doe 1, Philip Flores, Dustin Prins, Jenneth Quiambao, Antonio Rapadas, Arthur San Agustin, Marlene R. San Nicolas, Bernadette S. Santos (Canto, James) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

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USCA Case Number

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Usca Case Number 21-16559 for 46 Notice of Appeal (fad, )

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52

Joint Motion to Continue. Scheduling Conference filed by All Plaintiffs. (Reeves, Rachel) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

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Transcript of March 19, 2021 Motion for Preliminary Injunction held before Judge Heather Kennedy, re 46 Notice of Appeal, Court Reporter: Veronica Flores. Filed by VFF. Redaction Request due 10/22/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/1/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/30/2021. **Modified on 12/5/2022 to edit docket text** (fad, ). (Entered: 10/01/2021)

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re 53 Appeal Transcript (vtk) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

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Transcript of September 1, 2021 Hearing on Objection to Report and Recommendation before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood, re 46 Notice of Appeal, Redaction Request due 10/26/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/5/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2022. (fad, ) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

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Order granting 52 Joint Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference. All existing deadlines in the 45 Scheduling Notice are suspended, until such time as the pending appeal of this Court's 43 order granting Plaintiffs' 12 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is resolved. Joint status report due (1) within 21 days after the time for filing a petition for rehearing en banc in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has lapsed, if no petition filed; or (2) if a petition for rehearing en banc is filed, within 21 days of the denial of that petition or, if the petition is granted, within 21 days of the final resolution of the rehearing en banc proceedings. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 10/6/2021. (vtk) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re 55 Appeal Transcript. (vtk) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - Civil

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Pay Pro Hac Vice Renewal Fee

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Pro Hac Vice Renewal Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-634859, Fee Amount $100.00. Alexa Kolbi-Molinas. (Kolbi-Molinas, Alexa)

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Pay Pro Hac Vice Renewal Fee

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Pro Hac Vice Renewal Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-635223, Fee Amount $100.00. Meagan Burrows. (Burrows, Meagan)

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Pro Hac Vice Renewal Fee. Receipt Number AGUDC-635224, Fee Amount $100.00. Rachel Reeves. (Reeves, Rachel)

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Notice of Change of Address filed by Rachel Reeves (Reeves, Rachel) (Entered: 07/04/2023)

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Opinion of USCA as to 46 Notice of Appeal. VACATED. (lth) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

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Mandate from 9th Circuit Court of Appeals as to 46 Notice of Appeal. (kbma) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

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Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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Opposition re 61 Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice filed by Leevin Taitano Camacho. (Botha, D Graham) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

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Reply to Response re 62 Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs. (Williams, Vanessa) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

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Order granting 61 Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice. The above-captioned matter is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 11/20/2023. (hpg) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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Notice of Entry re 64 Order on Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice. (hpg) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Guam

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 28, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Two Gaum licensed OB-GYNs and their patients

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Attorney General of Guam

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

District Court of Guam 1:21-cv-00009

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 21-16559

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Order Duration: 2021 - 2023

Issues

Reproductive rights:

Abortion

Recommended Citation