Case: A.C. v. Metropolitan School District of Martinsville

1:21-cv-02965 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: Dec. 3, 2021

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

A transgender middle school boy in Indiana filed this lawsuit on December 3, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The student's school denied him access to the boy's restroom and soccer team. Several of the school's staff likewise refused to use his preferred pronouns. According to the complaint, the school's actions discriminated against the student in violation of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Represented by the ACLU of Indiana and Indiana Legal S…

A transgender middle school boy in Indiana filed this lawsuit on December 3, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The student's school denied him access to the boy's restroom and soccer team. Several of the school's staff likewise refused to use his preferred pronouns. According to the complaint, the school's actions discriminated against the student in violation of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Represented by the ACLU of Indiana and Indiana Legal Services, the student sought declaratory relief, an injunction compelling the school to remedy its discriminatory practices, and money damages. The case was assigned to Judge Tanya Walton Pratt and referred to Magistrate Judge Matthew Brookman. On December 30, Magistrate Judge Brookman granted the student's request to proceed through his mother as his next-friend.

The student moved for a preliminary injunction on the same day he filed in federal court. The motion was limited to the subject of restrooms, though, since the soccer season was still months away. Arguing against a preliminary injunction, the school invoked the student's analogous state court case. After the state court denied the student's request to change the gender marker on his birth certificate, the school moved for judicial notice of that fact and collateral estoppel in the federal case on the same basis. According to the school, the state court ruling should weigh against the student's request for a preliminary injunction. Judge Pratt denied this motion in part on April 14, 2022. 2022 WL 1128697. The court agreed to take judicial of the state court holding. However, it refused the school's request for collateral estoppel because the subject of the state court's holding (a birth certificate change) was not before the district court. The student only sought to use the boy's bathroom in the present motion.

Then, on April 29, 2022, the court granted the student's motion for a preliminary injunction. 2022 WL 1289352. The court explained that the student was likely to succeed on the merits in light of the Seventh Circuit's recent ruling in Whitaker v. Kenosha Unified Sch. Dist. No. 1 Bd. of Education, 858 F.3d 1034 (7th Cir. 2017). In Whitaker, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that a school policy that subjects transgender students to different rules, sanctions, or treatment than non-transgender students violated Title IX. Also, the court agreed that the student would suffer irreparable harm without injunctive relief but found no competing harm for the school district. The district appealed this decision to the Seventh Circuit on May 3, 2022.

On August 1, 2023, a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Easterbrook, Lee, and Wood issued an opinion affirming the district court's ruling. 75 F.4th 760. In her opinion, Judge Wood held firm to the Whitaker precedent relied on by the district court. Her opinion noted that "[l]itigation over transgender rights is occurring all over the country, and we assume that at some point the Supreme Court will step in with more guidance than it has furnished so far. Until then, we will stay the course and follow Whitaker." The district filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court on October 13, 2023.

On January 16, 2024, the Supreme Court rejected the district's cert petition. 2024 WL 156480.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jordan Katz (5/10/2022)

Logan Moore (1/31/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Pratt, Tanya Walton (Indiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bensberg, Kathleen Belle (Indiana)

Falk, Kenneth J. (Indiana)

Pactor, Stevie J. (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Mayes, Jonathan Lamont (Indiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:21-cv-02965

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Damages

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

Complaint
47

1:21-cv-02965

Order on Defendants' Request for Court to Take Judicial Notice of State Court Order and Notice of Collateral Estoppel

April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022

Order/Opinion
50

1:21-cv-02965

Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

Order/Opinion

601 F.Supp.3d 601

116

22-1786

UCSA Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Aug. 1, 2023

Aug. 1, 2023

Order/Opinion

75 F.4th 75

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/61591580/ac-v-metropolitan-school-district-of-martinsville/

Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:26 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

Complaint

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

Clearinghouse
2

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
3

Motion (Other)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
4

Brief/Memorandum in Support

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
5

SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
6

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
7

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
8

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
9

Preliminary Injunction

1 Text of Proposed Order

View on PACER

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
10

Order

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

RECAP
11

Notice (Other)

Dec. 3, 2021

Dec. 3, 2021

PACER
12

Summons Issued

Dec. 6, 2021

Dec. 6, 2021

PACER
13

Magistrate Judge Notice of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction

Dec. 6, 2021

Dec. 6, 2021

PACER
14

SCHEDULING Order

Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

PACER
16

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

PACER
17

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

PACER
18

Notice of Appearance

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

PACER
19

Notice of Parties First Extension of Time

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

PACER
20

Notice (Other)

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

PACER
21

~Util - Set Hearings AND Status Conference

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

PACER
22

SCHEDULING Order

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

PACER
23

Order on Motion

Dec. 20, 2021

Dec. 20, 2021

RECAP
25

Motion (Other)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

PACER
26

Order on Motion

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

PACER
27

Status Conference

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

PACER
28

Answer to Complaint

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

PACER
29

Appendix of Exhibits in Support

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

PACER
30

Brief/Memorandum in Support

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

PACER
31

Extension of Time to File Response to Motion

Feb. 23, 2022

Feb. 23, 2022

PACER
32

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response

Feb. 24, 2022

Feb. 24, 2022

PACER
33

Declaration

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

PACER
34

Appendix of Exhibits in Support

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

PACER
35

Response in Opposition to Motion

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

PACER
36

Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motion

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

PACER
37

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply

March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022

PACER
38

Appendix

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER
39

Reply in Support of Motion

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

PACER
40

Oral Argument

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

PACER
41

Notice (Other)

April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022

PACER
42

Motion (Other)

April 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

PACER
43

SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc)

April 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

PACER
44

Seal a Document (Motion to Seal or Motion to Maintain Under Seal)

April 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

PACER
45

Response in Opposition to Motion

April 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

PACER
46

Reply in Support of Motion

April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022

PACER
47

ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR COURT TO TAKE JUDICIAL NOTICE OF STATE COURT ORDER AND NOTICE OF COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL - This matter is before the Court on Defendants Metropolitan School District of Martinsville's and Principal of John R. Wo oden Middle School in his official capacity's Request for the Court to take Judicial Notice of State Court Order and Notice of Collateral Estoppel (Filing No. 42 ). The School District's Request is related to a pending Motion for Prelimin ary Injunction (Filing No. 9 ) from Plaintiff A.C. a minor child, by his next friend, mother and legal guardian, M.C. related to his Complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief for violations of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of t he Fourteenth Amendment (Filing No. 1 ). Defendants Metropolitan School District of Martinsville's and Principal of John R. Wooden Middle School in his official capacity's Request for the Court to Take Judicial Notice (Filing No. 42 ) i s GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is GRANTED in that the Court takes Judicial Notice of the Morgan Superior Court's Order, but the Notice of Collateral Estoppel is DENIED. (See Order). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 4/14/2022. (AKH)

April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022

Clearinghouse
48

Brief/Memorandum in Support

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER
49

Order on Motion to Seal/Maintain Under Seal Document

April 27, 2022

April 27, 2022

PACER
50

ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION - This matter is before the Court on a Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff A.C. a minor child, by his next friend, mother and legal guardian, M.C. ("A.C."). (Fili ng No. 9 .) A.C. initiated this lawsuit against Defendants Metropolitan School District of Martinsville and Principal of John R. Wooden Middle School in his official capacity seeking declaratory and injunctive relief for violations of Title IX and t he Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. (Filing No. 1 .) A.C. seeks to enjoin the School District from restricting his use of male restrooms and requests that Defendants treat him as a male student in all respects. The overwhelming m ajority of federal courtsincluding the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit have recently examined transgender education- discrimination claims under Title IX and concluded that preventing a transgender student from using a school restroom consi stent with the student's gender identity violates Title IX. This Court concurs. For the reasons stated above, A.C.'s Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Filing No. 9 ) is GRANTED. The School District shall permit A.C. to use any boys' restroom within John R. Wooden Middle School. (See Order). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 4/29/2022. (AKH)

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

Clearinghouse
51

SCHEDULING Order

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

PACER
52

Notice of Appeal

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

PACER
53

Stay

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

PACER
54

Brief/Memorandum in Support

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

RECAP
55

Parties Short Record

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

PACER
56

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA

May 3, 2022

May 3, 2022

PACER
57

Order

May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

RECAP
58

USCA Case Number

May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

PACER
59

Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet

May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022

PACER
60

Response in Opposition to Motion

May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022

PACER
61

ORDER DENYING 53 DEFENDANTS' EXPEDITED MOTION FOR STAY OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PENDING APPEAL - This matter is before the Court on an Expedited Motion for Stay of Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal filed by Defendants Metropolitan School District of Martinsville and Principal of John R. Wooden Middle School in his official capacity (Filing No. 53 ). This action was initiated by Plaintiff A.C,. a minor child, by his next friend, mother and legal guardian, M.C., seeking declaratory and injunctive relief for violations of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. (Filing No. 1 .) On April 27, 2022, the Court granted A.C.'s Motion for Preliminary Injunction permitting him the right to use any boys' restroom within his middle school. (Filing No. 50 .) The School District now seeks to stay the Court's Order on that preliminary injunction pending its appeal to the Seventh Circuit. Defendants' Expedited Motion for Stay of Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal, (Filing No. 53 ), is DENIED. (See Order). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 5/16/2022. (AKH) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

RECAP
63

TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Preliminary Injunction held on 04/08/2022 before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. (61 pages.) Court Reporter/Transcriber: David Moxley (Telephone: (317) 416-1749). Please review Local Rule 80-2 for more information on redaction procedures. Redaction Statement due 6/7/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/15/2022. (Moxley, David) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022

PACER
64

NOTICE of FILING of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Preliminary Injunction held before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 04/08/2022 (Moxley, David) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022

PACER
65

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION - Pursuant to the Court's Order Granting Plaintiff A.C. a minor child, by his next friend, mother and legal guardian, M.C.'s Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Filing No. 50 ) and in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d)(1)(C), Defendants the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville and Principal of John R. Wooden Middle School are hereby preliminary enjoined from stopping, preventing, or in any way interfering with A.C. freely using any boys' restroom located on or within the campus of John R. Wooden Middle School located in Martinsville, Indiana. No bond shall be required. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 5/19/2022.(AKH) **Emailed to USCA re #22-1786** Modified on 5/20/2022 (LBT). (Entered: 05/19/2022)

May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022

PACER
66

Proposed CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiff A. C. . (Pactor, Stevie) (Entered: 05/20/2022)

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

PACER
67

ORDER: CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. Initial Pretrial Conference held on 5/27/2022. Dispositive Motions due by 12/5/2022. Discovery due by 10/5/2022. Status Conference set for 8/4/2022 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 5/27/2022.(TMB) (Entered: 05/27/2022)

May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022

PACER
68

NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Pactor, Stevie) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

June 10, 2022

June 10, 2022

PACER
69

NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures, filed by Defendants METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Zimmerly, Philip) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

June 10, 2022

June 10, 2022

PACER
70

Exhibit List, Preliminary, filed by Plaintiff A. C., Witness List, Preliminary, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Pactor, Stevie) (Entered: 06/14/2022)

June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

PACER
71

Witness List Preliminary, filed by Defendants METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, Exhibit List Preliminary, filed by Defendants METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Zimmerly, Philip) (Entered: 06/24/2022)

June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

PACER
72

SCHEDULING ORDER: TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE set for August 4, 2022, is hereby RESCHEDULED for AUGUST 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., Indianapolis time (EDT), before the Honorable Matthew P. Brookman, United States Magistrate Judge. The information needed by counsel to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by a separate notification. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 7/19/2022.(JRB) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

July 19, 2022

July 19, 2022

PACER
73

MOTION for Court to Take Judicial Notice of State Court Order, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redacted order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER
74

SEALED Document- Order on Verified Petition for Change of Gender, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unredacted Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER
75

MOTION to Seal Document 74 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc), filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER
77

MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman: Status Conference held on 8/3/2022. Parties were represented by counsel. No further orders are entered at this time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. (TMB) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
78

ORDER granting 75 MOTION to Seal Document 74 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) . Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 8/11/2022. (JRB) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
79

Joint MOTION to Stay All Proceedings Pending Resolution of Appeal, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Falk, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

PACER
80

ORDER - Plaintiff has filed his Request for Court to Take Judicial Notice of State Court Order. The Court being duly advised finds that good cause exists to GRANT the motion, and, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this Court takes judicial notice of the Order of the Monroe Circuit Court VI that grants plaintiff a change of gender marker. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 8/15/2022. (AKH) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

PACER
81

ORDER STAYING PROCEEDINGS - The parties having filed 79 their Joint Motion to Stay All Proceedings Pending Resolution of Appeal, and the Court having read the motion, and being duly advised, finds that good cause exists to grant it. (See Order). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 8/16/2022. (AKH) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

PACER
82

MOTION to Withdraw Attorney Appearance, filed by Plaintiff A. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bensberg, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

Oct. 28, 2022

Oct. 28, 2022

PACER
83

ORDER granting 82 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Appearance. Attorney Kathleen Belle Bensberg withdrawn. SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 10/31/2022. (JRB) (Entered: 10/31/2022)

Oct. 31, 2022

Oct. 31, 2022

PACER
84

NOTICE of Reassignment of Case to Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Magistrate Judge Matthew P. brookman is no longer assigned to this case. Please include the new case number, 1:21-cv-2965-TWP-TAB, on all future filings in this matter. (JRB) (Entered: 04/05/2023)

April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

PACER
85

ORDER ON AUGUST 9, 2023, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel August 9, 2023, for a telephonic status conference to address an issue that has arisen following the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeal's August 1, 2023, decision affirming this Court's preliminary injunction order. Despite this precedent allowing A.C. to use the boys' restroom in middle school, Defendants are contesting A.C.'s use of the boys' restroom now that he is beginning high school. Although the Court has stayed this matter [Filing No. 81] and the Seventh Circuit's mandate has not yet been filed with this Court, Plaintiff asked to be permitted to file a motion for a temporary restraining order extending the Court's prior ruling to the high school. Plaintiff is given leave to file any such motion, and upon doing so, Defendants will have 24 hours to file any response. (MGG) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

PACER
86

Emergency MOTION to Clarify Preliminary Injunction (Joint), filed by Defendants METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mayes, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Aug. 9, 2023

Aug. 9, 2023

PACER
87

Entry Clarifying Preliminary Injunction - The parties having filed their Emergency Joint Motion to Clarify Preliminary Injunction, and the Court being duly advised, hereby clarifies the previously issued preliminary injunction (ECF No. 65 ) as follows. Defendants the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville and Principal of John R. Wooden Middle School are hereby preliminarily enjoined from stopping, preventing, or in any way interfering with A.C. freely using any boys' restroom located on or within the campus of John R. Wooden Middle School or any other school within the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. Furthermore, ECF No. 85 is now moot. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 8/10/2023. (JSR) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

Aug. 10, 2023

Aug. 10, 2023

PACER
88

MANDATE of USCA as to 52 Notice of Appeal filed by METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (USCA #22-1786). The judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED, with costs, in accordance with the decision of this court entered on this date. (LF) (Entered: 08/23/2023)

Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

PACER
89

ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - This matter is set for a telephonic status conference at 11 a.m. on September 18, 2023, before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Parties shall appear by counsel. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The purpose of this conference is to address case status and settlement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 9/6/23.(JRB) Modified on 9/14/2023 (MGG). (Entered: 09/06/2023)

Sept. 6, 2023

Sept. 6, 2023

PACER
91

ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE AND ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - Parties appeared by counsel September 18, 2023, a telephonic status conference. Discussion held regarding case status and settlement. This cause is set for a telephonic status conference at 10:30 a.m. on November 14, 2023. Parties shall participate in this conference by counsel. The call-in instructions will be issued by separate order. The purpose of this conference is to discuss case status. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. (MGG) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

Sept. 18, 2023

Sept. 18, 2023

PACER
92

ORDER VACATING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - The Court, on its own motion, vacates the telephonic status conference set for 10:30 a.m. on November 14, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 10/24/2023.(LBT) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

Oct. 24, 2023

Oct. 24, 2023

PACER
93

ENTRY - On August 23, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued its Mandate which affirmed the judgment of the District Court. (Filing No. 88). Thereafter, on October 11, 2023, a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari was filed with the Supreme Court of the United States, and was placed on the Supreme Court docket October 13, 2023, as No. 23-392. However, a review of the docket in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals does not reflect that a request for stay of the mandate in this case has been made or granted. (See No. 22-1786). The Mandate therefore remains in effect, and this case remains active on this district court docket. In addition, the parties failed to comply with Local Rule 16-2, which required the parties shall file their position statement within 21 days following issuance of a Mandate. By no later than December 15, 2023, the parties are ordered to comply with Local Rule 16-2; or provide notice of compliance with Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(d)(2). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/8/2023. (CKM) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

RECAP
94

Joint MOTION to Stay (Continued) Pending Resolution of Supreme Court Proceedings, filed by Defendants METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE, PRINCIPAL, JOHN R. WOODEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Continuing Stay)(Zimmerly, Philip) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER
95

ORDER granting 94 Joint Motion for Continued Stay of Proceedings Pending Resolution of Proceedings before United States Supreme Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that all matters in this case will remain stayed until 30 days after the resolution of Metropolitan School District of Martinsville v. A.C., United States Supreme Court Case No. 23-392. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/13/2023. (TPS) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

Dec. 13, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023

PACER
96

Status Report

Feb. 15, 2024

Feb. 15, 2024

PACER
97

Deactivated - Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

PACER
98

Case Management Plan Tendered by

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER
99

Order - Case Management

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

PACER
100

SCHEDULING Order

Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

PACER
101

Practices and Procedures

Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

PACER
102

Extension of Time (Other)

March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

PACER
103

Extension of Time (Other)

March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

PACER
104

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER
105

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Indiana

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 3, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A transgender boy attending middle school.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Metropolitan School District of Martinsville (Martinsville), School District

Principal of the John R. Wooden Middle School (Martinsville), School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General:

Bathrooms

Education

School/University Facilities

School/University policies

Discrimination-area:

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Sports

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Transgender: Sports

Discrimination-basis:

Gender identity