Case: Denton v. Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7453665.), filed by John Doe, Fayerachel Peterson, Britney Denton, Deidrick Dansby, Nyabi Stevens, Alexander Harris. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

CIVIL COVER SHEET. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Barbara J. Hart.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7453840.) by Deidrick Dansby, Britney Denton, John Doe, Alexander Harris, Fayerachel Peterson, Nyabi Stevens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

NOTICE SUMMONSES TO BE ISSUED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M. CRISER III, and THE STATE OF FLORIDA by Deidrick Dansby, Britney Denton, John Doe, Alexander Harris, Fayerachel Peterson, Nyabi Stevens (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT re 1 Complaint filed Plaintiffs: Counsel is advised by this entry, for future case openings: Please review the procedure for adding/creating new parties in Chapter 10 of the "CM/ECF Attorney User's Guide", (available on the clerk's website) specifically in regards to the use of UPPERCASE in the parties names and style of the case. The party names will be corrected by the clerk. (tpm) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

Summons Issued as to THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (tpm) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

Summons Issued as to THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA. (tpm) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

Summons Issued as to MARSHALL M CRISER III. (tpm) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Barbara J. Hart.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7453840.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (tpm)

ORDER: it is ORDERED that the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. 3, is GRANTED. Attorney BARBARA JANE HART add as attorney of record for Plaintiffs. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 09/27/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 09/27/2022)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7497403.) by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (BROWN, BRAYNARD) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Irene R. Lax.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7504055.) by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (LAX, IRENE) (Entered: 10/11/2022)

NOTICE Notice of Filing of Exhibit A to Doc. 11 by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS re 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Irene R. Lax.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7504055.) (LAX, IRENE) (Entered: 10/11/2022)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7497403.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (tpm)

ORDER: It is ORDERED that the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED. (BRAYNARD BROWN added as attorney for DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/12/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 10/13/2022)

ORDER: The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. 11, is provisionally GRANTED. No later than October 19, 2022, counsel must file a Certificate of Good Standing from the bar of the jurisdiction where counsel resides or regularly practices law, dated within 30 days of the filing of the instant motion, ECF No. 11 . (IRENE RACHAEL LAX added as attorney for DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/12/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 10/13/2022)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Irene R. Lax.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7504055.), 12 Notice (Other),. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (tpm)

Set Deadlines pursuant to Order, ECF No. 14 : Filing Certificate of Good Standing Deadline - by 10/19/2022. (tpm)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Samuel Mukiibi.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7516016.) by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (MUKIIBI, SAMUEL) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

MOTION Joint Motion To Establish Briefing Schedule And Continue Deadline For Class Certification by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, STATE OF FLORIDA. (NEWHALL, TIMOTHY) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANITA J PATEL on behalf of All Defendants (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by TIMOTHY LEEDS NEWHALL on behalf of All Defendants (NEWHALL, TIMOTHY) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by JOHN DOE, DEIDRICK DANSBY, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA served on 9/30/2022, answer due 10/21/2022. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by JOHN DOE, DEIDRICK DANSBY, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. MARSHALL M CRISER, III served on 9/30/2022, answer due 10/21/2022. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by JOHN DOE, DEIDRICK DANSBY, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. STATE OF FLORIDA served on 9/29/2022, answer due 10/20/2022. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: The deadline for the Rule 26(f) attorney conference is 11/22/2022. The deadline to file the Rule 26(f) report is 12/6/2022. Absent good cause set out in the 26(f) report, the discovery deadline will be 7/21/2023, and the trial will occur during the two-week period that begins on November 6, 2023. The joint motion, ECF No. 16, to set a briefing schedule and extend the deadline to move to certify a class is granted. The deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to 11/2/2022. The plaintiffs must respond to any motion to dismiss by 12/23/2022. A defendant may file a reply memorandum by 111/11/2023. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/19/2022.(Jury Trial set for 11/6/2023 08:15 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE.) (tpm) Modified on 10/24/2022 as to correct deadline (tpm). Modified on 10/24/2022 (kjw). (Entered: 10/19/2022)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Samuel Mukiibi.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7516016.). (tpm)

ORDER: It is ORDERED that the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. 15, is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/20/2022. (tpm) (SAMUEL MUKIIBI added as attorney for plaintiffs) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: Set Deadlines/Hearings:, 12 Notice (Other),. **Certificate of Good Standing Filed** (tpm)

ORDER: Counsel's compliance with the requirement to file a Certificate of Good Standing, ECF No. 12, is noted and nothing further is required. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/25/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/5/2022). (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 11/21/2022)

MOTION of Plaintiff John Doe to Proceed Under Pseudonym by JOHN DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of John Doe) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 11/21/2022)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of John Doe

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ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO PROCEED UNDER A PSEUDONYM: The motion to proceed under a pseudonym, ECF No. 26, is denied. The plaintiff identified in the complaint as "John Doe" must file by 12/7/2022 a notice setting out his name. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/22/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

NOTICE OF Identity by JOHN DOE (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/07/2022)

SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER re 28 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting : Discovery due by 7/21/2023. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 8/11/2023. Jury Trial set for 11/6/2023 08:15 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Mediation to take place by 8/4/2023. Mediation Report due by 8/18/2023. Case referred to mediation. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 12/08/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by KAREN ANN BRODEEN on behalf of BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, STATE OF FLORIDA (BRODEEN, KAREN) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

NOTICE of Plaintiffs to Court to Amend Complaint and Unopposed Motion to Alter Case Schedule by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS re 22 Scheduling Order,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order to Plaintiffs' Notice to Court to Amend Complaint and Unopposed Motion to Alter Case Schedule) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/15/2022)

ORDER SETTING THE SCHEDULE FOR AN AMENDED COMPLAINT AND EXTENDING THE 26(a)(1) DEADLINE: The motion to amend the schedule, ECF No. 32, is granted. The plaintiffs may file an amended complaint by 1/9/2023. The defendants must respond by 2/8/2023. If the response is a motion, the plaintiffs must respond to the motion by 3/1/2023, and the defendants may file a reply memorandum by 3/15/2023. The deadline for Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) disclosures is extended to 1/20/2023. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 12/19/2022. (tpm) (Entered: 12/19/2022)

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, MANNY DIAZ, JR, RON DESANTIS, filed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, JACARI HESTER, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/09/2023)

Request For Issuance of Summonses by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Issuance of Summons, # 2 Request for Issuance of Summons) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/10/2023)

Summons Issued as to RON DESANTIS, MANNY DIAZ, JR, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 summons, # 2 summons) (sjb) (Entered: 01/11/2023)

ORDER DENYING AS MOOT THE MOTION TO DISMISS THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT - The motion, ECF No. 25, to dismiss the original complaint is denied as moot. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/12/23. (sjb) (Entered: 01/13/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, JACARI HESTER, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, JACARI HESTER, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. MANNY DIAZ, JR served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, JACARI HESTER, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. RON DESANTIS served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANITA J PATEL on behalf of All Defendants (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 02/06/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, RON DESANTIS, MANNY DIAZ, JR, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/22/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Chris Spencer, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Tim Jones) (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 02/08/2023)

UNOPPOSED MOTION to Stay Discovery by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, RON DESANTIS, MANNY DIAZ, JR, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA. (PATEL, ANITA) Modified on 2/23/2023 (sjb). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 03/01/2023)

ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY - The unopposed motion, ECF No. 43, to stay discovery until a ruling is entered on the motion to dismiss is granted. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/14/23. (sjb) (Entered: 03/14/2023)

NOTICE DEFENDANTS REPLY MEMORANDUM TO PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, RON DESANTIS, MANNY DIAZ, JR, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA re 44 Response in Opposition to Motion, (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

MOTION FOR ORAL ARGUMENT for Hearing re 44 Response in Opposition to Motion, 42 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (HART, BARBARA) Modified on 4/18/2023 edit to title(sjb). (Entered: 04/17/2023)

NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILING AND ATTORNEY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT (Mailed to counsel for plaintiff's) (Attachments: # 1 Notice Mailed to Counsel for Plaintiff's) (sjb) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, MARSHALL M CRISER, III, STATE OF FLORIDA. (BRODEEN, KAREN) Modified on 4/25/2023 edit to title(sjb). (Entered: 04/24/2023)

ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW--BRODEEN - Attorney Karen A. Brodeen's unopposed motion for leave to withdraw, ECF No. 49, is granted, effective immediately. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/25/23. (sjb) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

ORDER FOR ORAL ARGUMENT - The plaintiffs motion for oral argument, ECF No. 47, is granted. By separate notice, the clerk must set oral argument for June 1, 2023. The argument will be conducted by telephone unless, by 5/11/2023, a party files a notice indicating that both sides agree the argument should be conducted in person. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/25/23. (sjb) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING on 42 Motion to Dismiss: Telephonic Oral Argument set for 6/1/2023 01:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Please note each side will have 15 minutes for argument. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#Proceedings may not be recorded or otherwise broadcast for public dissemination. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

Joint MOTION to Stay All Deadlines Pending Resolution of Defendants' Pending Motion to Dismiss by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

ORDER TOLLING DEADLINES - The joint motion to stay all deadlines, ECF No. 53, is granted. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 5/6/23. (sjb) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE ANNE MORSE on behalf of All Defendants (MORSE, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

Mail Returned as Undeliverable (Return to Sender, No Such Number, Unable to Forward). Mail sent to ATTORNEY JOSH DUBIN Re: 48 NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILING AND ATTORNEY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT. (kjw) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

NOTICE of Joint Request for In Person Oral Argument on Defendants' Pending Motion to Dismiss by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS re 51 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 05/10/2023)

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (per 57 Notice) - changing to in person: Oral Argument on 42 Motion to Dismiss set for 6/1/2023 01:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 East, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Please note each side will have 15 minutes for argument. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Cindy Markley at 850-521-3518 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA EVAN DUBIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (DUBIN, JOSHUA) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Karin E. Fisch.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7885106.) by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificates of Good Standing) (FISCH, KARIN) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 60 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Karin E. Fisch. (Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7885106.) Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (ckm)

NOTICE of Appearance by SAMANTHA-JOSEPHINE BAKER on behalf of BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, RON DESANTIS, MANNY DIAZ, JR, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA (BAKER, SAMANTHA-JOSEPHINE) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

ORDER granting 60 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Attorney KARIN ELIZABETH FISCH added for all Plaintiffs. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/26/2023. (amm) (Entered: 05/26/2023)