Case: Blades v. Garland

Legal Defense Fund

Jenny Gathright

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9021269) filed by ANTWAN BUCHANAN, JONATHAN BLADES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Naini, Kavya) Modified on 2/4/2022 to correct filer (zsb). (Entered: 02/03/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO MINUTE ORDER FILED 04/05/22.....MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Relief by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Naini, Kavya) Modified on 2/4/2022 to correct filer (zsb). Modified on 4/5/2022 (jth). (Entered: 02/03/2022)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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7 Exhibit F

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8 Text of Proposed Order

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit F, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Naini, Kavya) Modified on 2/4/2022 to correct filer (zsb). (Entered: 02/03/2022)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by ANTWAN BUCHANAN, JONATHAN BLADES. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Naini, Kavya) Modified on 2/4/2022 to correct filer (zsb). (Entered: 02/03/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kavya Lakshmi Reddy Naini on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Naini, Kavya) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zsb)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND, and U.S. Attorney (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsb) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/7/2022. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/8/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Service on U.S. Attorney)(Naini, Kavya) (Entered: 02/07/2022)

Case randomly reassigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Judge Christopher R. Cooper is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 02/08/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. 3 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to file Exhibits E [3-1] and F [3-2] UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/8/2022. (lcabj1)

MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that a Telephonic Scheduling Conference Call re: Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Relief is set for 2/9/2022 at 1:00 PM before Judge Amy Berman Jackson. The Court's Deputy Clerk will provide counsel with the dial up number and pass code to allow them access to the call. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/8/2022. (jth)

SEALED Exhibits re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Relief filed by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 02/28/2022)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

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NOTICE of Appearance by Derek S. Hammond on behalf of All Defendants (Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 02/09/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amy Berman Jackson: Telephonic Scheduling Conference Call held on 2/9/2022. Order to be issued by the Court. (Court Reporter: Cathryn Jones) (jth)

NOTICE of Appearance by Zoe E. Friedland on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Friedland, Zoe) (Main Document 10 replaced on 2/10/2022) (zjf). (Entered: 02/09/2022)

Scheduling Conference

MINUTE ORDER. The following schedule is set in this case. Defendants must submit the Administrative Record and answer plaintiffs' complaint by March 11, 2022. Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment, as well as plaintiffs' motion for class certification, must be submitted by April 1, 2022. Defendants' combined cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment, to be supported be a single memoranda, as well as their separate opposition to the motion for class certification, must be submitted by April 22, 2022. Plaintiffs' combined cross-opposition and reply in support of his motion for summary judgment, as well as their separate reply in support of the motion for class certification, must be submitted by May 6, 2022. Defendants' cross-reply must be submitted by May 20, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/23/2022. (lcabj1)

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ANSWER to Complaint by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND.(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

NOTICE of Filing Certified List of the Contents of the Administrative Record by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certified List of the Contents of the Administrative Record)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Naini, Kavya) (Entered: 04/01/2022)

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Naini, Kavya) (Entered: 04/01/2022)

MOTION to Certify Class by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Naini, Kavya). Added MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel on 4/4/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 04/01/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. 15 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to file Ex. E [15-1] UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/5/2022. (lcabj1)

MINUTE ORDER. The preliminary injunction motion 2 was withdrawn by the plaintiffs during the telephonic scheduling conference held on February 9, 2022 in light of the establishment of an agreed expedited briefing schedule for consideration of the merits and class certification. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/5/2022. (lcabj1) Modified on 4/5/2022 to reflect the correct date of the telephonic scheduling conference (jth).

SEALED Exhibit E re 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JONATHAN BLADES, ANTWAN BUCHANAN. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 04/05/2022)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Tuetken, Adam) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, DC JUSTICE LAB, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief, # 2 Exhibit Disclosure Statement, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Duraiswamy, Shankar) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shankar Duraiswamy on behalf of DC JUSTICE LAB, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Duraiswamy, Shankar) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. Both motions for leave to file an amicus brief, 18 and 19, are GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to file the amicus briefs on the docket. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/11/2022. (lcabj1)

AMICUS BRIEF by DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (zjf) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

AMICUS BRIEF by DC JUSTICE LAB, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS. (zjf) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests NONE by DC JUSTICE LAB, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS (zjf) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Leave to File

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Patrick Schaefer on behalf of All Defendants (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. 24 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants' combined cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment, to be supported be a single memoranda, as well as their separate opposition to the motion for class certification, must be submitted by April 29, 2022; plaintiffs' combined cross-opposition and reply in support of their motion for summary judgment, as well as their separate reply in support of the motion for class certification, must be submitted by May 13, 2022; and defendants' cross-reply must be submitted by May 27, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/25/2022. (lcabj1)

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. 26 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants' combined opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment and separate response to plaintiffs' motion to certify class must be submitted by May 6, 2022. Plaintiffs' combined cross-opposition and reply in support of motion for summary judgment and separate reply in support of the motion for class certification must be submitted by May 20, 2022. Defendants' cross-reply must be submitted by June 3, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/29/2022. (lcabj1)

Set/Reset Deadlines AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Joint MOTION to Stay, Joint MOTION for Mediation by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

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MINUTE ORDER. With the consent of the parties on May 4, 2022, it is ORDERED that this matter is referred to the Court's Mediation Program to commence as of May 6, 2022. It is FURTHER ORDERED that mediation efforts shall conclude by July 6, 2022. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall submit a report to this Court on the status of the mediation by July 6, 2022, and if the case settles in whole or in part, both parties shall immediately advise the Court of the settlement by filing a stipulation. And it is FURTHER ORDERED that this case is STAYED pending the close of mediation. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 5/6/2022. (lcabj1)

Set/Reset Deadlines AND Order on Motion to Stay AND Order on Motion for Mediation

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Order on Motion for Mediation AND Set/Reset Deadlines AND Order on Motion to Stay

NOTICE of Appearance by David Nelson Sneed on behalf of DC JUSTICE LAB, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Sneed, David) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to DC JUSTICE LAB, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS. Attorney Shankar Duraiswamy terminated. (Duraiswamy, Shankar) (Entered: 05/27/2022)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the status report 30, it is ORDERED that this case remains STAYED and the mediation period is extended through July 27, 2022. The parties must submit a joint status report by July 27, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/7/2022. (lcabj1)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 07/27/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through August 26, 2022. The parties must file a joint status report by August 26, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/29/2022. (lcabj1)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 08/26/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through October 25, 2022. The parties must file a joint status report by October 25, 2022. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 9/2/2022. (lcabj1)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through January 9, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by January 9, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 10/26/2022. (lcabj1)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Mediation is extended through 1/9/2023. The parties must file a Joint Status Report by 1/9/2023. (jth)

Status Report Order AND .Order

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Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 01/09/2023)

MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through February 9, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by February 9, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/11/2023. (lcabj1)

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 35 Motion for Protective Order. While the Court is prepared otherwise to approve the proposed Protective Order, it requires any protective order to be in accordance with the presumption against sealed proceedings that applies in this Circuit and provide that any protected information filed with the Court must be submitted with an accompanying motion for leave to file under seal pursuant to LCvR 5.1(h). The parties may submit another proposed order that complies with the rule for the Court's approval. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/30/23. (DMK)

Order on Motion for Protective Order

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 02/03/2023)

ORDER granting 36 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/3/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 02/03/2023)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 02/09/2023)

MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through March 20, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by March 20, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/13/2023. (lcabj1)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Mediation is extended through 3/20/2023. The parties must file a joint status report by 3/20/2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. (jth)

Status Report Order AND .Order

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Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through April 20, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by April 20, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/21/2023. (lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 04/20/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through April 28, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by April 28, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/21/2023. (lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through May 12, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by May 12, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 5/2/2023. (lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, DC JUSTICE LAB, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND, JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE, MORE THAN OUR CRIMES, THE SENTENCING PROJECT, WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND URBAN AFFAIRS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through June 1, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by June 1, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 5/12/2023. (lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through June 15, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by June 15, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 6/6/2023.(lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 06/15/2023)

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MINUTE ORDER. This case remains STAYED. Mediation is extended through June 29, 2023. The parties must file a joint status report by June 29, 2023, unless the matter has been resolved in the interim. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 6/15/2023. (lcabj1)

Joint STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL CARVAJAL, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hammond, Derek) (Entered: 06/29/2023)