Case: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids v. Nessel

1:22-cv-01214 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Filed Date: Dec. 22, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a case about whether Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which, in 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court interpreted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, unconstitutionally infringed on religious liberty.  On December 22, 2022, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Sacred Heart, alongside its school, Sacred Heart Academy, and several individual Sacred Heart members …

This is a case about whether Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which, in 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court interpreted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, unconstitutionally infringed on religious liberty.  On December 22, 2022, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Sacred Heart, alongside its school, Sacred Heart Academy, and several individual Sacred Heart members (collectively “Sacred Heart”), sued the Michigan Attorney General, Department of Civil Rights, and Civil Rights Commission under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging violations of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Sacred Heart claimed that application of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in employment, education, and public accommodation interfered with its ability to practice its Catholic beliefs. In particular, Sacred Heart alleged that it could not at once comply with the Act’s prohibitions on discrimination and limit enrollment, hiring, and/or use of space (including bathrooms) to form an “intentional Catholic community” in line with Catholic values.   Therefore, Sacred Heart claimed that the Act violated its free speech and free religious exercise rights as well as associational and parental rights. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, Sacred Heart sought declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and costs and attorneys’ fees. Also on December 22, 2022, Sacred Heart filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the state from enforcing the expanded Act against them.

The case was first assigned to District Court Judge Robert J. Jonker and then reassigned to District Court Judge Jane M. Beckering and Magistrate Judge Phillip J. Green.  As of January 2023, the case is ongoing and the preliminary injunction motion remains pending. 

Summary Authors

Elizabeth Lewis (1/29/2023)

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Judge(s)

Jonker, Robert James (Michigan)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Anderson, Katherine L. (Michigan)

Bursch, John J. (Michigan)

Cortman, David Andrew (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra A. (Michigan)

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1:22-cv-01214

Verified Complaint

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

Complaint

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Docket

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Last updated Oct. 31, 2025, 7:57 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Katie Ugolini, Jerry Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Peter Ugolini, Robin Hatley, Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, Student Handbook, # 3 Exhibit 2, Student Agreement, # 4 Exhibit 3, Faculty Memo and Oath, # 5 Exhibit 4, Bishop Statement, # 6 Exhibit 5, Previous Job Postings, # 7 Exhibit 6, Michigan Education Policy, # 8 Exhibit 7, Statement on Catholic Doctrine, # 9 Exhibit 8, BFOQ Form, # 10 Exhibit 9, Current Job Postings, # 11 Exhibit 10, Theology of the Body, # 12 Exhibit 11, Faculty Handbook, # 13 Exhibit 12, BFOQ FOIA) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

1 Index of Exhibits

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2 Exhibit 1, Student Handbook

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3 Exhibit 2, Student Agreement

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4 Exhibit 3, Faculty Memo and Oath

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5 Exhibit 4, Bishop Statement

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6 Exhibit 5, Previous Job Postings

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7 Exhibit 6, Michigan Education Policy

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8 Exhibit 7, Statement on Catholic Doctrine

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9 Exhibit 8, BFOQ Form

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10 Exhibit 9, Current Job Postings

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11 Exhibit 10, Theology of the Body

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12 Exhibit 11, Faculty Handbook

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13 Exhibit 12, BFOQ FOIA

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Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued re 1 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Bursch, John) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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MOTION for preliminary injunction by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini; (Bursch, John) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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MEMORANDUM in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction 4 filed by Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Attachments: # 1 Floyd Decl., # 2 Hatley Decl., # 3 Boutell Decl., # 4 Ugolini Decl.) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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Filing Fee (Civil Case) - Credit Card Payment

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

FILING FEE PAID re 1 by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini in the amount of $402, receipt number AMIWDC-6933818 (Bursch, John)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Ryan Jeffrey Tucker on behalf of plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Tucker, Ryan)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Katherine L. Anderson on behalf of plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Anderson, Katherine)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Hailey Vrdolyak on behalf of plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Vrdolyak, Hailey)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

Attorney Appearance

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of David Andrew Cortman on behalf of plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Cortman, David)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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CASE ASSIGNMENT REVIEW indicating the cases are related ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ray Kent (jmw) (Entered: 12/27/2022)

Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

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NOTICE that this case has been assigned to Robert J. Jonker (slk) (Entered: 12/27/2022)

Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (slk) (Entered: 12/27/2022)

Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 23-CA-008 that this case is reassigned to District Judge Jane M. Beckering and Magistrate Judge Phillip J. Green for all further proceedings ; signed by Chief Judge Hala Y. Jarbou (mlc) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Dana Nessel served on 1/13/2023, answer due 2/3/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; John E. Johnson, Jr served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Portia L. Roberson served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Zenna Faraj Elhason served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Gloria E. Lara served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Regina Gasco-Bentley served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Anupama Kosaraju served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Richard Corriveau served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; David Worthams served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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SUMMONS returned executed; Luke R. Londo served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023 (Bursch, John) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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PROPOSED STIPULATION and ORDER by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Cassandra A. Drysdale-Crown on behalf of defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra)

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

Attorney Appearance

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

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ORDER granting proposed stipulated order 20 ; extending briefing and responsive pleading deadlines; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) (Entered: 02/03/2023)

Feb. 3, 2023

Feb. 3, 2023

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MOTION to dismiss by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams; (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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BRIEF in support of MOTION to dismiss 22 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) Modified text on 3/1/2023 (slk). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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CERTIFICATE regarding compliance with LCivR 7.1(d) re MOTION to dismiss 22 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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CERTIFICATE of compliance re word count for Brief in Support of a Motion, 23 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION for preliminary injunction 4 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) Modified text on 3/1/2023 (slk). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Kimberly Karen Pendrick on behalf of defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Pendrick, Kimberly)

March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

Attorney Appearance

March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

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PROPOSED STIPULATION and ORDER Allowing Combined Briefs by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Bursch, John) (Entered: 03/14/2023)

March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023

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ORDER granting STIPULATION to allow combined briefs 27 ; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

29

RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss 22 and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion 4 filed by Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John J. Bursch, # 2 Supplemental Declaration of Rev. Ronnie P. Floyd, # 3 Declaration of Jessica Hoff, # 4 Appendix) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 03/28/2023)

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

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PROPOSED STIPULATION and ORDER Extending Deadline for Reply to Motion to Dismiss by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Pendrick, Kimberly) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

31

ORDER granting STIPULATION 30 ; extending deadline and word count for Defendants' reply; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

32

REPLY to response to motion 22 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Attachments: # 1 Index Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A. Declaration of Marcelina Trevino) (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023

33

CERTIFICATE of compliance re word count for Reply to Response to Motion, 32 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023

34

MOTION for leave to file Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Support of Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini; (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order) (Bursch, John) Modified text on 5/9/2023 (slk). (Entered: 05/08/2023)

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

35

CERTIFICATE regarding compliance with LCivR 7.1(d) re MOTION for leave to file Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Support of Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion 34 filed by Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Bursch, John) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

36

RESPONSE TO MOTION for leave to file Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Support of Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion 34 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

37

CERTIFICATE of compliance re word count for Response to Motion, 36 filed by Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

38

NOTICE re 29 of Supplemental Authority by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023

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RESPONSE BRIEF by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams re: Supplemental Authority 38 (Drysdale-Crown, Cassandra) Modified text on 7/7/2023 (slk). (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

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BRIEF by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams In Response to Plaintiffs' 6/23/23 Notice of Supplemental Authority 38 (Pendrick, Kimberly) Modified text on 7/24/2023 (slk). (Entered: 07/21/2023)

July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023

42

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Block v Canepa Opinion) (Bursch, John) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023

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RESPONSE BRIEF to 42 by defendants Richard Corriveau, Zenna Faraj Elhason, Regina Gasco-Bentley, John E. Johnson, Jr, Anupama Kosaraju, Gloria E. Lara, Luke R. Londo, Dana Nessel, Portia L. Roberson, David Worthams Response to Plaintiffs' July 25, 2023 Notice of Supplemental Authority (Pendrick, Kimberly) Modified text on 8/3/2023 (slk). (Entered: 08/03/2023)

Aug. 3, 2023

Aug. 3, 2023

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OPINION AND ORDER denying motion for leave to file 34 ; granting motion to dismiss 22 ; dismissing motion for preliminary injunction 4 ; judgment to issue; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Aug. 22, 2023

Aug. 22, 2023

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JUDGMENT: the verified complaint is dismissed without prejudice; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Aug. 22, 2023

Aug. 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF APPEAL re 45, 44 by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini (Bursch, John) (Entered: 08/23/2023)

Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

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Appeal Fee - Credit Card Payment

Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

APPEAL FEE PAID re 46 by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini in the amount of $505, receipt number AMIWDC-7143293 (Bursch, John)

Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

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LETTER FROM CCA regarding appeal 46 assigning CASE NUMBER 23-1781 indicating that the appeal has been filed (slk) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

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MOTION to withdraw as attorney by plaintiffs Joseph Boutell, Renee Boutell, Jerry Hatley, Robin Hatley, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Grand Rapids, Katie Ugolini, Peter Ugolini; (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Vrdolyak, Hailey) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

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USCA Opinion

Sept. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 2024

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Answer to Complaint

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

Attorney Appearance

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

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USCA Mandate

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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Answer to Complaint

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Order Setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference

Oct. 24, 2024

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Joint Status Report (Rule 16)

Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024

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Notify Attorney Notice

Nov. 13, 2024

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Restricted Access Court Document

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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Scheduling Conference - Rule 16 By Telephone

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

Attorney Appearance

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

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Order on Stipulation and Proposed Order

Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

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USCA Order

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USCA Mandate

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

Dec. 9, 2024

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Order on Stipulation and Proposed Order

Dec. 9, 2024

Dec. 9, 2024

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Certificate of Service

Dec. 12, 2024

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Attorney Appearance

Jan. 2, 2025

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Proof of Service

Jan. 9, 2025

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Proof of Service

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

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Order on Stipulation and Proposed Order

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Protective Order

Feb. 18, 2025

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Order Referring Motion to Magistrate Judge (Non-Document)

Feb. 18, 2025

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

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Order on Stipulation and Proposed Order

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Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)

April 23, 2025

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Order Setting Status Conference

April 24, 2025

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Proof of Service

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Status Conference

May 6, 2025

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Proof of Service

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Stipulation

Sept. 8, 2025

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Notify Attorney Notice

Sept. 9, 2025

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Extension of Time to File Document

Oct. 15, 2025

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

Oct. 17, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Michigan

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 22, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A religious organization, its school, and multiple private plaintiffs who are members of the religious organization.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Michigan Attorney General, State

Michigan Department of Civil Rights, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Western District of Michigan 1:22-cv-01214

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Juveniles

Religious programs / policies

School/University policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+