Case: Tennessee v. U.S. Department of Agriculture

3:22-cv-00257 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Filed Date: July 26, 2022

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.)

This case, filed by 22 Republican attorneys general, is about a U.S. Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Blumstein, Andree S (Tennessee)

Blumstein, Andree S (Tennessee)

Brasington, Charles E. (Tennessee)

Bronni, Nicholas J (Tennessee)

Campbell, James A. (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

USDA Anti-Discrimination Poster

No Court

June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

Other
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Memorandum in Support of the States' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
2

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Motion for Preliminary Injunction

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
1

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Complaint

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

Complaint
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Order re: Request for Expedited Hearing for Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 10, 2022

Aug. 10, 2022

Order/Opinion

2022 WL 2022

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Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 9, 2022

Sept. 9, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
59

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REPLY IN SUPPORT OF THE STATES’ MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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DEFENDANTS’ MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS

Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
70

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DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS

Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
82

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Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Order/Opinion

665 F.Supp.3d 665

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/64433321/state-of-tennessee-v-us-department-of-agriculture/

Last updated April 19, 2024, 1:09 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number BTNEDC-5124119.), filed by State of Mississippi, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of South Carolina, State of Alabama, State of West Virginia, State of Tennessee, State of South Dakota, State of Oklahoma, State of Montana, State of Georgia, State of Alaska, Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Missouri, State of Utah, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of Kansas, State of Arizona, State of Texas, State of Louisiana, State of Arkansas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 8 Summons Summons - USDA, # 9 Summons Summons - Vilsack, # 10 Summons Summons - Long, # 11 Summons Summons - Contreras, # 12 Other Civil Cover Sheet)(Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit Exhibit G

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8 Summons Summons - USDA

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9 Summons Summons - Vilsack

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10 Summons Summons - Long

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11 Summons Summons - Contreras

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12 Other Civil Cover Sheet

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July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Georgia, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia. (Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

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MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Niknejad Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Crum Declaration)(Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

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July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER

District Judge Travis R McDonough and Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin added. (LCK)

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

PACER

Case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Poplin for related case determination. (LCK)

July 28, 2022

July 28, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac): Attorneys J. Matthew Rice, Thomas M. Fisher, Melinda Holmes, Edmund G. LAcour, Jr., Charles E. Brasington, Justin Nelson, Kate B. Swayer, Nicholas J. Bronni, Stephen J. Petrany, Drew Waldbeser, Kurtis K. Wiard, M. Manley, Elizabeth B. Murrill, J. Scott St. John, Justin Matheny, D. John Sauer, David M.S. Dewhirst, Christian B. Corrigan, James A. Campbell, Sylvia May Mailman, Bryan Cleveland, J. Emory Smith, Jr., Paul Swedlund, Aaron Rietz, Melissa A. Holyoak, Andrew N. Ferguson, Lucas W.E. Croslow, Lindsay S. See. (Copy of Notice mailed to all deficient attorneys). (LCK) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

July 28, 2022

July 28, 2022

PACER

Public Docket Annotation

July 28, 2022

July 28, 2022

PACER
5

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5128361.) by State of Georgia. (Waldbeser, Drew) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5128972.) by State of South Carolina. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing 8-31-21)(Smith, James) Modified on 8/1/2022 - Certificate is more than 30 days old but the Clerk's Office has verified with the USDC South Carolina that Mr. Smith is in good standing (ABF). (Entered: 08/01/2022)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Justin Matheny (Filing fee $90.00, Receipt #300000148) by State of Mississippi. (JBR) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James Matthew Rice by State of Tennessee. (JBR) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Tennessee, 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Mississippi (JBR)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5128972.) filed by State of South Carolina, 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5128361.) filed by State of Georgia (ABF)

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 1, 2022

Aug. 1, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5130403.) by Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Manley, Marc) (Entered: 08/02/2022)

Aug. 2, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5130646.) by State of Arizona. (Sawyer, Kate) (Entered: 08/02/2022)

Aug. 2, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 9 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5130403.) filed by Commonwealth of Kentucky, 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5130646.) filed by State of Arizona (ABF)

Aug. 2, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 2, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

PACER
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Order Governing Depositions - Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/03/2022. (copies mailed to Aaron Rietz, Andree S Blumstein, Andrew N. Ferguson, Bryan Cleveland, Charles E. Brasington, Davis M S DeWhirst, Edmund G. Lacour, Jr, Justin Nelson, Lucas W.E. Croslow, Melinda Holmes, Melissa A. Holyoak, Paul Swedlund, Stephen J. Petrany, Sylvia May Mailman, and Travis J. Royer.) (KMK) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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Order Governing Motions To Dismiss - Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/03/2022. (copies mailed to Aaron Rietz, Andree S Blumstein, Andrew N. Ferguson, Bryan Cleveland, Charles E. Brasington, Davis M S DeWhirst, Edmund G. Lacour, Jr, Justin Nelson, Lucas W.E. Croslow, Melinda Holmes, Melissa A. Holyoak, Paul Swedlund, Stephen J. Petrany, Sylvia May Mailman, and Travis J. Royer.) (KMK) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information - Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/03/2022. (copies mailed to Aaron Rietz, Andree S Blumstein, Andrew N. Ferguson, Bryan Cleveland, Charles E. Brasington, Davis M S DeWhirst, Edmund G. Lacour, Jr, Justin Nelson, Lucas W.E. Croslow, Melinda Holmes, Melissa A. Holyoak, Paul Swedlund, Stephen J. Petrany, Sylvia May Mailman, and Travis J. Royer.) (KMK) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/3/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lindsay S. See ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5131819.) by State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Other Good Standing Certificate)(See, Lindsay) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lindsay S. See ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5131819.) filed by State of West Virginia (COGS more than 30 days past; the Clerk's Office verified bar status with the USDC SDWV) (JBR)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133007.) by State of Nebraska. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Campbell, James) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133007.) (ADA)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133238.) by State of Indiana. (Fisher, Thomas) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/4/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified on 8/5/2022 to note copies mailed to Aaron Rietz, Andree S Blumstein, Andrew N. Ferguson, Bryan Cleveland, Charles E. Brasington, Davis M S DeWhirst, Edmund G. Lacour, Jr, Justin Nelson, Lucas W.E. Croslow, Melinda Holmes, Melissa A. Holyoak, Paul Swedlund, Stephen J. Petrany, Sylvia May Mailman, and Travis J. Royer. (ADA). (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133424.) by State of Louisiana. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133425.) by State of Louisiana. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(St. John, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133238.) filed by State of Indiana (ADA)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133424.) filed by State of Louisiana (ADA)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5133425.) filed by State of Louisiana (ADA)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Melinda R. Holmes ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5134031.) by State of Indiana. (Fisher, Thomas) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Melinda R. Holmes ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5134031.) filed by State of Indiana (ADA)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave for Edmund Lacour to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.00 paid receipt R300000181) by State of Alabama. (ADA) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) 22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.00.) : certificate of good standing required (ADA) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Roberto Contreras, Cindy Long, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Thomas J Vilsack. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(DJH) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kurtis Wiard ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5134746.) by State of Kansas. (Wiard, Kurtis) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/8/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified on 8/9/2022 to note copy mailed to Melinda Holmes (AYB). (Entered: 08/08/2022)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Charles Brasington (Filing fee $90.00, R300000195) by State of Alaska. (JBR) Modified text on 8/8/2022 (JBR). (Entered: 08/08/2022)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bryan Cleveland (Filing fee $90.00, R300000194) ) by State of Oklahoma. (JBR) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 28 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Oklahoma, 27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Alaska (JBR)

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 8, 2022

Aug. 8, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding 25 MOTION for Kurtis Wiard to Appear Pro Hac Vice (AYB)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/9/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified on 8/10/2022 (JBR). (served by mail to Bryan Cleveland and Charles Brasington) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice D. John Sauer (Filing fee $90.00, Receipt #300000198) by State of Missouri. (JBR) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas Bronni (Filing fee $90.00, R#300000199) by State of Arkansas. (JBR) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Melissa Holyoak (Filing fee $90.00, R#300000197) by State of Utah. (JBR) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 32 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Utah, 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Arkansas, 30 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Missouri (The Clerk's Office verified Melissa Holyoak's bar status with USDC Utah) (JBR)

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 9, 2022

Aug. 9, 2022

PACER
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ORDER re: 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on August 10, 2022. (SAC) Modified on 8/10/2022, to update docket text. (SAC). Modified on 8/11/2022, Order served by mail this day to all non-ECF attys. (SAC). (Entered: 08/10/2022)

Aug. 10, 2022

Aug. 10, 2022

Clearinghouse
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5138376.) by State of Montana. (Corrigan, Christian) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

Aug. 10, 2022

Aug. 10, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice David M.S. Dewhirst ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5138378.) by State of Montana. (Corrigan, Christian) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

Aug. 10, 2022

Aug. 10, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 34 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5138376.) filed by State of Montana, 35 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice David M.S. Dewhirst ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5138378.) filed by State of Montana (ABF)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Travis Royer by State of Tennessee. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5139431.) by State of Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Flowers, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
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SUPPLEMENT/Certificate of Good Standing for Edmund Lacour, Jr. to 23 NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac). (JBR) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

RECAP
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew Ferguson (Filing fee $90.00, Receipt #300000214) by Commonwealth of Virginia. (JBR) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lucas Croslow (Filing fee $90.00, Receipt #300000215) by Commonwealth of Virginia. (JBR) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 11, 2022

Aug. 11, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 31 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 34 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 35 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/12/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified on 8/15/2022 to indicate c/m to Melissa A. Holyoak and Davis DeWhirst (ABF). (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER
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[DISREGARD; NOTICE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SENT; ATTORNEY IS PENDING ADMISSION] NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) re 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Travis Royer: A certificate of good standing from another district court must be submitted and the $90.00 filing fee must be paid. (JBR) Modified on 8/15/2022 (ABF). (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 42 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by Commonwealth of Virginia, 22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.00.) filed by State of Alabama, 41 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by Commonwealth of Virginia, 37 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5139431.) filed by State of Ohio (Attorney Ferguson's COGS verified with USDC VAWD due to date 30 days past) (JBR)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER
43

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal Attorney Sylvia May Mailman terminated. (Flowers, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER
44

MOTION for Aaron Francis Reitz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90 Receipt #300000216.) by State of Texas. (ABF) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 44 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of Texas (ABF)

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Travis Royer filed by State of Tennessee (ABF)

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

PACER
45

NOTICE by State of Tennessee Filing Proof of Service (Attachments: # 1 Other)(Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

1 Other

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Aug. 17, 2022

Aug. 17, 2022

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46

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 37 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 41 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf; granting 44 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 8/22/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified to reflect served by mail to Attorneys Lacour, Royer, Ferguson, Croslow and Rietz on 8/23/2022 (JBR). (Entered: 08/22/2022)

Aug. 22, 2022

Aug. 22, 2022

PACER
47

NOTICE by State of Tennessee Filing Proof of Service (Attachments: # 1 Other Combined Proof of Service)(Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 08/22/2022)

Aug. 22, 2022

Aug. 22, 2022

PACER
48

Unopposed MOTION Set Briefing Schedule by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Georgia, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Brandon) (Entered: 08/22/2022)

Aug. 22, 2022

Aug. 22, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 22, 2022

Aug. 22, 2022

PACER
49

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal for Plaintiff State of Georgia Attorney Stephen J. Petrany terminated. (Waldbeser, Drew) (Entered: 08/24/2022)

Aug. 24, 2022

Aug. 24, 2022

PACER
50

Notice of Attorney Withdrawal for Plaintiff State of Alaska Attorney Justin Nelson terminated. (Brasington, Charles) (Entered: 08/26/2022)

Aug. 26, 2022

Aug. 26, 2022

PACER
51

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Roberto Contreras, Cindy Long, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Thomas J Vilsack. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kossak, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

Sept. 6, 2022

Sept. 6, 2022

PACER
52

NOTICE of Appearance by Cody Taylor Knapp on behalf of All Defendants (Knapp, Cody) (Entered: 09/07/2022)

Sept. 7, 2022

Sept. 7, 2022

PACER
53

ORDER granting 48 Motion; The Court GRANTS the parties motion to set a briefing schedule (Doc. 48) and ORDERS that Defendants deadline to respond to Plaintiff States motion is September 9, 2022, and Plaintiffs States deadline to file a reply in support of their motion is September 23, 2022. ; granting 51 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. For good cause shown, Defendants motion for leave to file excess pages (Doc. 51) is GRANTED. Defendants SHALL limit their brief in response to Plaintiff States motion for preliminary injunction to forty pages. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 9/8/2022. (DJH)(copy of order mailed to all of the PHV attorneys listed on the docket) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

Sept. 8, 2022

Sept. 8, 2022

PACER
54

RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Roberto Contreras, Cindy Long, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Thomas J Vilsack. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Kossak, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/09/2022)

Sept. 9, 2022

Sept. 9, 2022

Clearinghouse
55

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Paul Swedlund (Filing fee $90.00, R#300000392) by State of South Dakota. (JBR) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90.) filed by State of South Dakota (JBR)

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

PACER

Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

PACER
56

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Georgia, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

Sept. 15, 2022

Sept. 15, 2022

PACER
57

ORDER granting 55 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 9/16/2022. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (AGA) Modified on 9/19/2022 to note copy mailed to Paul Swedlund c/o Office of the Attorney General (SD), 1302 East Highway 14, Suite 1, Pierre, SD 57501) (AYB). (Entered: 09/16/2022)

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

PACER
58

ORDER granting 56 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 9/19/22. (GRE) Modified on 9/19/2022. Copies mailed to all parties not receiving electronic notice (GRE). (Entered: 09/19/2022)

Sept. 19, 2022

Sept. 19, 2022

PACER
59

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Georgia, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Botelho Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B Hermanson Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C Thaxton Declaration)(Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

1 Exhibit Ex. A Botelho Declaration

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2 Exhibit Ex. B Hermanson Declaration

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3 Exhibit Ex. C Thaxton Declaration

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Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

Clearinghouse
60

Joint Notice re Waiver of Hearing by Roberto Contreras, Cindy Long, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Thomas J Vilsack re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Knapp, Cody) Modified text on 9/30/2022 (ADA). (Entered: 09/29/2022)

Sept. 29, 2022

Sept. 29, 2022

PACER
61

STIPULATION re 1 Complaint,,, Extension of Time to Respond Pursuant to L.R. 12.1(a) by All Defendants. (Knapp, Cody) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 26, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Source of Relief:

Litigation