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

Denton et al. v. Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida et al.

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)

Set Deadline pursuant to Initial Scheduling Order, ECF No. 22 : Response(s) to Complaint due by 11/21/2022. (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)

**ACTION NO LONGER REQUIRED** ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: 22 Scheduling Order ***NO RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT FILED BY THE 11/02/2022 SET IN THE ISO FILED*** (tpm) Modified on 11/14/2022 (tpm).

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)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Oral Argument held on 6/1/2023. Court hears argument regarding Defendants' 42 Motion to Dismiss. Ruling by Court: Plaintiffs to file an amended complaint no later than 30 days from today. Order to follow (Amended Complaint due by 7/3/2023) (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) (Entered: 06/01/2023)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing Proceedings held on 6/1/2023, before Judge Robert Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Snyder, Telephone number 850-567-1374. 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. Redaction Request due 6/12/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/11/2023. (ls) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

ORDER DISMISSING FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND FURTHER - The motion to dismiss, ECF No. 42, is granted. The first amended complaint is dismissed. Amended Pleadings due by 7/3/2023. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 6/12/23. (sjb) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, JACARI HESTER, NYABI STEVENS, BRITNEY DENTON, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, ALEXANDER HARRIS. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 07/03/2023)

NOTICE SUMMONSES TO BE ISSUED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, et al., by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS re 66 Amended Complaint (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 07/05/2023)

Summons Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, TIMOTHY M CERIO, AUBREY EDGE, PATRICIA FROST, EDWARD HADDOCK, JACK HITCHCOCK, KEN JONES, DARLENE LUCCIO JORDAN, BRIAN LAMB, ALAN LEVINE, CHARLES H LYDECKER, CRAIG MATEER, DEANNA MICHAEL, JOSE OLIVA, STEVEN M SCOTT, ERIC SILAGY. (Attachments: # 1 summons, # 2 summons, # 3 summons, # 4 summons, # 5 summons, # 6 summons, # 7 summons, # 8 summons, # 9 summons, # 10 summons, # 11 summons, # 12 summons, # 13 summons, # 14 summons, # 15 summons) (sjb) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

JOINT MOTION TO ESTABLISH BRIEFING SCHEDULE re 66 Amended Complaint by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA. (PATEL, ANITA) Modified title on 7/11/2023 (amm). (Entered: 07/10/2023)

ORDER SETTING THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTIONS DIRECTED TO THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT: The joint motion to establish a briefing schedule, ECF No. 69, is granted. The proposed schedule is adopted. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 7/16/2023. (amm) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

Set Deadlines re: 70 ORDER SETTING THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTIONS DIRECTED TO THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT: 8/2/2023 - Deadline for Defendants to respond to the Complaint. 9/1/2023 - Deadline for Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Response. 9/15/2023 - Deadline for Defendants' Reply. (amm)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, TIMOTHY M CERIO, MANNY DIAZ, JR, AUBREY EDGE, PATRICIA FROST, EDWARD HADDOCK, JACK HITCHCOCK, KEN JONES, DARLENE LUCCIO JORDAN, BRIAN LAMB, ALAN LEVINE, CHARLES H LYDECKER, CRAIG MATEER, DEANNA MICHAEL, JOSE OLIVA, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STEVEN M SCOTT, ERIC SILAGY, STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/16/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (PATEL, ANITA) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

MOTION for Oral Argument re 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, 72 Response in Opposition to Motion, by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

REPLY MEMORANDUM TO PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT re 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, TIMOTHY M CERIO, MANNY DIAZ, JR, AUBREY EDGE, PATRICIA FROST, EDWARD HADDOCK, JACK HITCHCOCK, KEN JONES, DARLENE LUCCIO JORDAN, BRIAN LAMB, ALAN LEVINE, CHARLES H LYDECKER, CRAIG MATEER, DEANNA MICHAEL, JOSE OLIVA, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, STEVEN M SCOTT, ERIC SILAGY, STATE OF FLORIDA. (PATEL, ANITA) Modified on 9/18/2023 to edit title (baf). (Entered: 09/15/2023)

UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS - Samuel Mukkibi by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (MUKIIBI, SAMUEL) Modified on 9/22/2023 (baf). (Entered: 09/21/2023)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS re 71 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, 72 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY - by CHARLES H LYDECKER, DARLENE LUCCIO JORDAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, RAYMOND RODRIGUES, TIMOTHY M CERIO, CRAIG MATEER, KEN JONES, PATRICIA FROST, BRIAN LAMB, ALAN LEVINE, EDWARD HADDOCK, STEVEN M SCOTT, JOSE OLIVA, JACK HITCHCOCK, DEANNA MICHAEL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AUBREY EDGE, ERIC SILAGY, MANNY DIAZ, JR. Modified to edit title 9/28/2023 (baf). (Entered: 09/27/2023)

ORDER FOR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS - The plaintiffs' motion for oral argument, ECF No. 73, is granted in part. By a separate notice, the clerk must set oral argument on the motion to dismiss for the first available date on or after November 8, 2023. The argument will be conducted by videoconference unless, by October 25, 2023, both sides request that it be conducted in person. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/18/2023. (baf) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

NOTICE OF HEARING on 71 Motion to Dismiss (to be conducted by video): Oral Argument set for 11/8/2023 03:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. A video link will be sent to counsel of record in a separate email. Please note each side will have 20 minutes for argument.Members of the general public may join by telephone but must keep their phones muted: 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: 10/20/2023)

ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW-MUKIIBI - Attorney Samuel Mukiibi's unopposed motion for leave to withdraw, ECF No. 75, is granted, effective immediately. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/21/2023. (baf) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Motion Hearing held on 11/8/2023. Court hears argument of counsel on Defendants' 71 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint. Ruling by Court: An order will follow (Court Reporter Kairisa Magee (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Motion to Dismiss Proceedings held on 11/08/2023, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kairisa J. Magee, Telephone number 850-329-5378. 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. Redaction Request due 11/29/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/27/2024. (kjm) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS Irene R. Lax by DEIDRICK DANSBY, BRITNEY DENTON, JOHN DOE, ALEXANDER HARRIS, JACARI HESTER, FAYERACHEL PETERSON, NYABI STEVENS. (LAX, IRENE) Modified title on 1/25/2024 (baf). (Entered: 01/24/2024)

ORDER OF DISMISSAL - The motion to dismiss, ECF No. 71, is granted. The clerk must enter judgment stating, "The plaintiffs' claims are dismissed with prejudice." The clerk must close the file. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/24/2024. (baf) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

CLERK'S JUDGMENT pursuant to 84 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. (baf) ( 90 Day Exhibit Return Deadline set for 4/24/2024) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW-LAX - Attorney Irene R. Lax's unopposed motion for leave to withdraw, ECF No. 83, is granted, effective immediately. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 2/1/2024. (baf) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 84 ORDER OF DISMISSAL, by BRITNEY DENTON. ( Filing fee $605 Receipt Number AFLNDC-8639029.) (HART, BARBARA) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Appeal Instructions re: 87 Notice of Appeal : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/form/eleventh-circuit-transcript-information-form **PLEASE NOTE** Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter in both the district court and the appeals court. Transcript Order Form due by 3/8/2024. (baf) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 87 Notice of Appeal. (baf) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Set Deadlines re 87 Notice of Appeal : Clerk to check status of Appeal on 5/23/2024. Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 3/8/2024. (baf)