Case: L.E. v. Ragsdale

L.E. v. Superintendent of Cobb County School District

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11299307) filed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(dmb) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 10/01/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED with Brief In Support by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit Baird Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Cavorley Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Shirley Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Zeigler Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Crater Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Herndon Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Huffman Declaration, # 9 Exhibit McLaughlin Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Schmidtke Declaration, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit McGinnis Verigan)(dmb) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

1 Brief

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2 Exhibit Baird Declaration

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3 Exhibit Cavorley Declaration

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4 Exhibit Shirley Declaration

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5 Exhibit Zeigler Declaration

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6 Exhibit Crater Declaration

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7 Exhibit Herndon Declaration

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8 Exhibit Huffman Declaration

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9 Exhibit McLaughlin Declaration

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10 Exhibit Schmidtke Declaration

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11 Exhibit Exhibit McGinnis Verigan

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Certificate of Interested Persons by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (dmb) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

Submission of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. (dmb)

ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED : Motion Hearing set for 10/15/2021 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2106 before Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. The Court sets the following briefing schedule: the Defendants' response will be due 10/11/2021 at noon, and the Plaintiffs' reply brief will be due on 10/13/2021 at 5:00pm. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 10/4/2021. (dmb) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

Application for Refund of Fees paid online through Pay.gov for receipt number AGANDC-11299276. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Jaha Howard (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Leroy Tre' Hutchins (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Chris Ragsdale (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Randy Scamihorn (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Brad Wheeler (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for David Banks on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Cobb County School District on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for David Chastain on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Charisse Davis on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel fro Jaha Howard on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Leroy Tre' Hutchins on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Chris Ragsdale on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Randy Scamihorn on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service mailed to Sherry Culves, Counsel for Brad Wheeler on 10/5/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant David Banks (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Cobb County School District (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant David Chastain (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. as to Defendant Charisse Davis (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

Clerks Approval re 5 Application for Refund of Fees paid online. (mec)

Electronic Summons Issued as to David Banks. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Cobb County School District. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to David Chastain. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Charisse Davis. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Jaha Howard. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Leroy Tre' Hutchins. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Chris Ragsdale. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Randy Scamihorn. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Wheeler. (dmb) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Brad Wheeler waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Charisse Davis waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Chris Ragsdale waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Cobb County School District waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. David Banks waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. David Chastain waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Jaha Howard waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Leroy Tre' Hutchins waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by B.B., L.E., A.Z., C.S.. Randy Scamihorn waiver mailed on 10/5/2021, answer due 12/6/2021. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Culves, Sherry) (Entered: 10/11/2021)

RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED filed by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of John Floresta, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Jessica Coleman - redacted, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Ryan Fuller, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Jayanta Bhattacharya, MD, PhD)(Culves, Sherry) (Entered: 10/11/2021)

1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of John Floresta

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2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Jessica Coleman - redacted

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3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Ryan Fuller

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4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Jayanta Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

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SEALED NOTICE Of Filing Declaration of Jessica Coleman by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler re 43 Response to Motion,, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Jessica Coleman)(Culves, Sherry) Modified on 10/12/2021 (dmb). (Entered: 10/11/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File Matters Under Seal re: 44 Notice of Filing, by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Culves, Sherry) (Entered: 10/11/2021)

ORDER granting 42 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; granting 45 Motion for Leave to File Matters Under Seal. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 10/12/2021. (dmb) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ralph Culpepper, III on behalf of David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler (Culpepper, Ralph) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Robert Daniel on behalf of David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler (Daniel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

APPLICATION for Admission of Brock Boone Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11319378).by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Tafelski, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 10/12/2021)

REPLY BRIEF re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tonya Grimmke, # 2 Second Declaration of Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D, # 3 Supplemental Declaration of Jessica Zeigler, # 4 Declaration of David J. Lewkowicz, Ph.D, # 5 Declaration of Elaissa Hardy, # 6 Attachment 1 to Hardy Declaration, # 7 Attachment 2 to Hardy Declaration, # 8 Declaration of Melanie Bales from 1:21-cv-01560-TWT, # 9 Declaration of Dr. Janet Memark from 1:21-cv-01560-TWT)(Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 10/13/2021)

1 Declaration of Tonya Grimmke

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2 Second Declaration of Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D

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3 Supplemental Declaration of Jessica Zeigler

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4 Declaration of David J. Lewkowicz, Ph.D

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5 Declaration of Elaissa Hardy

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6 Attachment 1 to Hardy Declaration

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7 Attachment 2 to Hardy Declaration

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8 Declaration of Melanie Bales from 1:21-cv-01560-TWT

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9 Declaration of Dr. Janet Memark from 1:21-cv-01560-TWT

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ORDER ALLOWING AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COURTROOM on 10/15/2021. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 10/14/2021. (dmb) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Culves, Sherry) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.: Motion Hearing held on 10/15/2021 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., L.E. The Court will issue a ruling at a later date. Defense Exhibits 1 and 2 admitted. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Lori Burgess)(dmb) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO and preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 10/15/2021. (dmb) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

Refund in the amount of $402.00 has been processed, effective 10/18/2021 in response to Clerks Action on Application for Refund of Fees paid online. (kns)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 49 APPLICATION for Admission of Brock Boone Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11319378). Attorney Brock Boone added appearing on behalf of A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. (cdg)

MINUTE ORDER granting Brock Boone's 49 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by CRD at the direction of Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(usw)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 54 Order on Motion for TRO by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AGANDC-11388421. Transcript Order Form due on 11/24/2021 (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

USCA Appeal Transmission Letter to 11th Circuit re: 55 Notice of Appeal filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z. and L.E. (pjm) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, USCA Appeal Fees, Order and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: 55 Notice of Appeal. (pjm) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

USCA Acknowledgment of 55 Notice of Appeal filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., L.E. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 21-13980-G. (kac) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM for proceedings held on 10/15/2021 before Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., re 55 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter: Lori Burgess. (Choi, Eugene) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

Set Financial Arrangements due date deadline re: 59 Transcript Order Form. Financial Arrangements due on 12/6/2021.(kac)

Emergency MOTION to Stay All Proceedings and Deadlines Pending Appeal with Brief In Support by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Culves, Sherry) (Entered: 11/30/2021)

ORDER granting 60 Motion to Stay. All proceedings and deadlines in the case are stayed pending the outcome of Plaintiffs' appeal. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 12/2/2021. (dmb) (Entered: 12/02/2021)

Court Reporter Acknowledgment re 59 Transcript Order Form filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., L.E.. Case Appealed to 11th Circuit Case Number 21-13980-G. Transcript is required. Court Reporter: Lori Burgess. Satisfactory financial arrangements completed. Transcript due by 1/5/2022. (llb) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/15/2021, before Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lori Burgess. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Fed.R.App.P. 11 Certification due on 2/11/2022 Redaction Request due 2/18/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/28/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/28/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Transcript) (llb) (Entered: 01/28/2022)

Notification of Transcript Filed in District Court re 59 Transcript Order Form filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., L.E.. All transcripts for this request are now on file. (llb) (Entered: 01/28/2022)

Pursuant to F.R.A.P.11(c), the Clerk certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal, 55 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 21-13980-GG. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (pjm)

USCA Opinion received (REVERSED & REMANDED) re: 55 Notice of Appeal filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., L.E.. In accordance with FRAP 41(b), the USCA mandate will issue at a later date. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 21-13980-GG. (pjm) (Entered: 12/16/2022)

Copy of MANDATE of USCA REVERSING AND REMANDING to the District Court for further action 55 Notice of Appeal filed by Kidanemariam Kassa Case Appealed to USCA 11th Circuit Case Number 21-13980. (jkb) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

PROPOSED MANDATE ORDER re: 66 USCA Mandate. (jkb) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Submission of 66 USCA Mandate, 67 Proposed Order, to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr.. (jkb)

ORDER making the USCA mandate the judgment of this Court re 55 Notice of Appeal Case Appealed to 11th Circuit Case Number Case Number 21-13980. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on January 18, 2023. (lwb) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

ORDER making the USCA mandate the judgment of this Court re 55 Notice of Appeal Case Appealed to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Number 21-13980. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 01/18/2023. (jkb) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

ORDER with respect to Plaintiff's Motion 2 for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, a Status Conference set for 2/22/2023 at 02:00 PM in ATLA Courtroom 2106 before Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 01/18/2023. (jkb) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon O. Moulard on behalf of David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler (Moulard, Brandon) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 02/17-20/23, 04/02-09/23, by Jeffrey Robert Daniel. (Daniel, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.: Status Conference held on 2/22/2023. The Court ruled that Plaintiffs shall have until 3/3/2023 to file an amended motion for injunctive relief and the defendants shall have until 3/13/2023 to file a response. Plainitiffs have until 3/17/2023 to file a reply brief. (Court Reporter Lori Burgess)(dmb) (Entered: 02/22/2023)

Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Brief In Support by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Brief, # 2 Exhibit 1 CCSD Health Protocols 2022-23, # 3 Exhibit 2 Transcript Motion Hearing, # 4 Exhibit 3 US ED Letter, # 5 Affidavit Baird Decl., # 6 Affidavit Cavorley Decl., # 7 Affidavit Crater Decl., # 8 Affidavit Grimmke Decl., # 9 Affidavit Phan Decl., # 10 Affidavit Shirley Decl., # 11 Affidavit Yancey Decl., # 12 Affidavit Zeigler Decl.)(Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 03/03/2023)

RESPONSE re 74 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jessica Coleman, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of John Floresta, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Jayanta Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Ryan Fuller, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Sherri Hill)(Moulard, Brandon) (Entered: 03/13/2023)

SEALED RESPONSE re 74 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Moulard, Brandon) Modified docket text on 3/20/2023 (dmb). (Entered: 03/13/2023)

SEALED RESPONSE re 74 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jessica Coleman filed by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Moulard, Brandon) Modified docket text on 3/20/2023 (dmb). (Entered: 03/13/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Matters Under Seal re: 76 Response to Motion, 77 Response to Motion, with Brief In Support by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moulard, Brandon) (Entered: 03/13/2023)

Submission of 78 MOTION for Leave to File Matters Under Seal re: 76 Response to Motion, 77 Response to Motion to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. (dmb)

REPLY BRIEF re 74 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 03/17/2023)

ORDER granting 78 Motion for Leave to File Matters Under Seal. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 3/20/2023. (dmb) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

MOTION to Withdraw Ralph Culpepper, III as Attorney with Brief In Support by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Culpepper, Ralph) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

Submission of 74 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. (dmb)

ORDER denying 74 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 81 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Ralph Culpepper, III terminated. Plaintiffs A.Z. and C.S. are dropped as parties to this action for lack of standing. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 4/4/2023. (dmb) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Order of Scheduling by David Banks, David Chastain, Cobb County School District, Charisse Davis, Jaha Howard, Leroy Tre' Hutchins, Chris Ragsdale, Randy Scamihorn, Brad Wheeler. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moulard, Brandon) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

ORDER granting 83 Motion for Order. The stay is lifted, and Defendants are ordered to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' complaint by 05/05/2023. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 04/07/2023. (jkb) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

MOTION for Clarification re: 82 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 04/12/2023)

NOTICE by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E. Plaintiffs Notice of Substitution of Defendants (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 04/12/2023)

ORDER granting 85 Motion for Clarification. See order for clarification details. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 4/12/2023. (dmb) (Entered: 04/12/2023)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 82 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AGANDC-12572694. Transcript Order Form due on 5/16/2023 (Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

Consent MOTION to Stay Proceedings and Deadlines by A.Z., B.B., C.S., L.E.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tafelski, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

USCA Appeal Transmission Letter to USCA- 11th Circuit re: 88 Notice of Appeal, filed by C.S., B.B., A.Z., and L.E. (pjm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/3/2023: # 1 Corrected USCA Transmittal Letter) (pjm). (Entered: 05/03/2023)