Case: Fund for Empowerment v. City of Phoenix

2:22-cv-02041 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: Nov. 30, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a challenge to Phoenix’s policies policing homelessness and the City’s treatment of unsheltered individuals concerning unreasonable seizure and destruction of property during “homeless sweeps.” On November 30, 2023, the Fund for Empowerment (FFE) and two individual plaintiffs filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District court for the District of Arizona. Defendants included the City of Phoenix and police officials in their official capacities. Represented by the ACLU of Arizona, plaintiffs s…

This is a challenge to Phoenix’s policies policing homelessness and the City’s treatment of unsheltered individuals concerning unreasonable seizure and destruction of property during “homeless sweeps.” On November 30, 2023, the Fund for Empowerment (FFE) and two individual plaintiffs filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District court for the District of Arizona. Defendants included the City of Phoenix and police officials in their official capacities. Represented by the ACLU of Arizona, plaintiffs sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Monell for violations of their civil rights under the Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Plaintiffs sought declaratory relief against city codes banning unsheltered people from sleeping in public places, an injunction against the City’s raids on homeless encampments, and attorney’s fees. Plaintiffs claimed that the defendants discriminated against the unsheltered community of Phoenix in various ways as follows:

First, plaintiffs alleged their Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, the latter under the Due Process Clause, were violated during the City’s campaign of “clean sweep” raids targeting the unsheltered community. During such raids, the defendants indiscriminately seized and destroyed personal property of unsheltered individuals without cause, warrant, or due process. Plaintiffs further asserted that defendants’ actions violated plaintiffs’ Fourteenth Amendment rights under the Due Process Clause by forcing the unsheltered community into danger in “the Zone,” an over-crowded downtown city area that is unshaded and reaches temperatures as high as 118’F. Additionally, the plaintiffs asserted in their Eighth Amendment claim that such raids criminalize and punish the population based on their status as unsheltered, while knowing that the city lacks proper affordable housing and emergency shelter to serve as alternative relief. Finally, they asserted in a Monell claim that the defendants knowingly used city ordinances § 23-30(A) (“Camping Ban”) and § 23-48.01 (“Sleeping Ban”) to penalize residents for engaging in unavoidable human activities like sleeping in public while unhoused. The case was originally assigned to District Judge John J. Tuchi and re-assigned to District Judge G. Murray Snow on December 16, 2023. A month after filing the initial complaint, the plaintiffs submitted an amended complaint on January 13, 2023, adding another individual plaintiff to the suit. 

On the same day as filing their complaint, the plaintiffs also filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction, requesting that the court enjoin the City from beginning “enhanced sweeps” of the Zone. On December 16, 2022, the court granted and denied the motion in part. 646 F. Supp. 3d 1117. The judge enjoined the City from seizing and destroying any property of unsheltered individuals without providing prior notice, or securely maintaining it for a minimum of 30 days, because the Fourth Amendment’s Due Process Clause prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. The judge also enjoined the City from enforcing the Camping and Sleeping Bans because the Eighth Amendment prohibits the state from imposing criminal penalties for conduct on public property that is an unavoidable consequence of being homeless. However, the judge declined to enjoin the City from moving forward with its new enhanced cleanups of the Zone, because plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that the City intends to execute this plan by unconstitutional means. 

The parties engaged in mediation, and on April 3, 2023, the court vacated pending hearings and ordered dismissal without prejudice within 30 days, anticipating a settlement agreement. After agreeing to extend the deadline to June, the parties notified the court on May 15 that they had not reached an agreement and requested that the case be removed from the dismissal calendar. The next day, plaintiffs filed a Motion for Order to Show Cause for why defendants should not be held in civil contempt of the preliminary injunction for the sweep of the Zone the City conducted on May 10, 2023. Plaintiffs alternatively requested a modification of the preliminary injunction. On May 22, the court granted the defendants’ request for an emergency continuance to respond to the plaintiffs’ motion. Given that it was unclear whether defendants planned to move forward with the cleanup on May 24, the court also ordered defendants to not conduct any cleanups in the Zone prior to a hearing on the motion to modify the preliminary injunction. 

On May 23, individual property owners and businesses moved to intervene in this case. The parties noted that they were plaintiffs in an ongoing state court lawsuit against the city of Phoenix, in which they claim the city’s continued maintenance of the Zone constitutes a public nuisance. Brown v. City of Phoenix, No. CV2022-010439 (Maricopa County Super. Ct., filed Aug. 10, 2022). The court granted the motion to intervene on May 25. 

After a hearing on May 26, the court denied the plaintiffs’ Motion for Order to Show Cause and Request for Modification of Preliminary Injunction, and also lifted the order prohibiting defendants from conducting cleanups in the Zone. Soon after, the intervenors filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, arguing that the city’s sweeps of homeless encampments do not rise to an Eighth Amendment violation because they do not punish individuals for their status. The intervenors refuted the Fourth Amendment claim by stating that injunctive relief is “almost always” inappropriate for Fourth Amendment violations, which are better remedied by suppression of evidence or a suit for damages. The motion to dismiss was later joined by the City of Phoenix. 

On October 9th, 2023, the City of Phoenix filed a motion to amend or modify the preliminary injunction. The city cited the impossibility of complying with both the preliminary injunction in this case—which limits how quickly the city can remove unsheltered individuals from the Zone—and the permanent injunction issued by the state court in Brown v. City of Phoenix on September 20. In that case, the Maricopa County Superior Court found that the Zone was a public nuisance and subsequently ordered the City of Phoenix to abate the nuisance by removing tents and drug paraphernalia from the downtown area by November 4, 2023. 

Following a hearing on October 17, the court modified the preliminary injunction to comply with the Ninth Circuit decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon, 72 F.4th 868 (9th Cir. 2023), which found that it is an Eighth Amendment violation “to criminally punish involuntarily homeless persons for sleeping in public if there are no other public areas or appropriate shelters where those individuals can sleep.” Id. at 877. Accordingly, defendants remained enjoined from enforcing the Camping and Sleeping Bans or seizing property to the extent requested in their motion to modify the preliminary injunction. 

In January 2024, the court scheduled oral argument on the intervenors’ Motion to Dismiss for March 29, 2024. Also in January, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon. The Court will hear oral argument for that case in April. 

As of March 9, 2024, this case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Michelle Kung (3/16/2023)

Grayson Metzger (2/24/2024)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cassidy, Delilah R. (Arizona)

Hembd, Brian J. (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Arnson, Aaron Dean (Arizona)

Coleman, Stephen Barry (Arizona)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bailey, Michael G (Arizona)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:22-cv-02041

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

Complaint
32

2:22-cv-02041

Order

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

Order/Opinion
34

2:22-cv-02041

Order

Dec. 16, 2022

Dec. 16, 2022

Order/Opinion

646 F.Supp.3d 646

45

2:22-cv-02041

First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023

Complaint
49

2:22-cv-02041

Order

Jan. 27, 2023

Jan. 27, 2023

Order/Opinion
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2:22-cv-02041

Order

April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

Order/Opinion
76

2:22-cv-02041

Notice of Motion and Motion to Intervene

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
87

2:22-cv-02041

Order

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Order/Opinion
119

2:22-cv-02041

Order

Oct. 17, 2023

Oct. 17, 2023

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66581672/fund-for-empowerment-v-phoenix-city-of/

Last updated March 9, 2024, 11:52 a.m.

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COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 402.00, receipt number AAZDC-21360151 filed by Fund for Empowerment, Frank Urban, Faith Kearns. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MYE) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, Request for Expedited Hearing, and Memorandum of Points and Authorities by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-7 in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Proposed Order re Expedited Hearing, # 3 Proposed Order re Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(MYE) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

1 Exhibit 1-7 in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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2 Proposed Order re Expedited Hearing

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3 Proposed Order re Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

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SUMMONS Submitted by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(MYE) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

PACER
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Fund for Empowerment. (Rundall, Benjamin) (MYE) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

PACER
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Filing fee paid, receipt number AAZDC-21360151. This case has been assigned to the Honorable John J Tuchi. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-22-2041-PHX-JJT. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (MYE) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(MYE). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall serve upon the known Defendants copies of the Complaint, Motion, Summons (Docs. 1, 2, 6 ) and this Order by no later than 5:00 PM (Arizona time), today, December 2, 2022. Plaintiffs shall file a certificate of service on the docket by no later than 12 noon (Arizona time) Saturday, December 3, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants shall file a Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 2 ) by no later than 5:00 PM (Arizona time), December 9, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any Reply to Defendants' Response no later than 5:00 PM (Arizona time), December 12, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a hearing on the Preliminary Injunction Motion Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Arizona time) in Courtroom 505, 401 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge John J. Tuchi. Each side shall have 75 minutes to present whatever evidence or arguments they wish to present. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall jointly prepare and file a pre-hearing statement by no later than 10:00 AM (Arizona time), December 13, 2022. (See attached Order for complete details). Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 12/2/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 12/02/2022)

Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

PACER
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SUMMONS Submitted by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/02/2022)

Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Phoenix, City of. (BAS). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 12/02/2022)

Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

PACER
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SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban: Proof of Service re: Summons, Complaint, Motions, Order upon City of Phoenix on 12/2/2022. (Rundall, Benjamin) Modified text on 12/5/2022 (WLP). (Entered: 12/03/2022)

Dec. 3, 2022

Dec. 3, 2022

PACER
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SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban: Proof of Service re: Summons, Complaint, Motion for Preliminary Injunction with Exhibits, Court Order (Doc. 7) upon Michael Sullivan, Interim Chief of Police on December 2, 2022. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/03/2022)

Dec. 3, 2022

Dec. 3, 2022

PACER
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Service Returned Unexecuted by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban : Summons, Complaint, Motion for Preliminary Injunction with Exhibits, Court Order (Doc. 7) as to Jeri L. Williams. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/03/2022)

Dec. 3, 2022

Dec. 3, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Dean Arnson on behalf of Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 12/07/2022)

Dec. 7, 2022

Dec. 7, 2022

PACER
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ORDER that this matter be directly reassigned, pursuant to LRCiv 3.7(a)(1), to the Honorable G. Murray Snow. All future pleadings and papers submitted for filing shall bear the following complete case number: CV-22-02041-PHX-GMS. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 12/8/2022. (WLP) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

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ORDER re: 13 Defendant City of Phoenix's Request for Emergency Status Conference. IT IS ORDERED setting this matter for an in-person Status Conference on 12/12/2022 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 602, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Chief Judge G Murray Snow. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 12/9/2022. (KFZ) (Entered: 12/09/2022)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

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NOTICE re: Notice of Supplemental Declaration in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban re: 7 Order,,,,,, Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, Set Motion Hearing,,,,, 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing or Conference . (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/09/2022)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

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*Additional Attachments to Main Document re: 16 Notice by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) *Modified from lodged to additional attachment on 12/12/2022 (DXD). (Entered: 12/09/2022)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

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RESPONSE to Motion re: 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing or Conference filed by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 12/09/2022)

1 Exhibit

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5 Exhibit

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Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

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IT IS ORDERED resetting the Status Conference presently set for 12/12/2022 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 602, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Chief Judge G. Murray Snow. THIS IS A TIME CHANGE ONLY!!!! Ordered by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow. (VLG)( This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 12/11/2022)

Dec. 11, 2022

Dec. 11, 2022

PACER

Time Change Only - Hearing

Dec. 11, 2022

Dec. 11, 2022

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed Page Limit for Reply to Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/12/2022)

1 Proposed Order

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Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

PACER
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Filed at 24 pursuant to 23 -- LODGED Proposed Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Their Motion for Preliminary Injunction re: 20 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed Page Limit for Reply to Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing or Conference. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation for Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) Modified on 12/13/2022 (WLP). (Entered: 12/12/2022)

Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

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ORDER scheduling the in-person hearing for the preliminary injunction for Wednesday, 12/14/2022 at 03:00 PM, Courtroom 602, Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Federal Courthouse, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003. FURTHER ORDERED that any supplemental declarations shall be filed no later than 12/13/2022 at 12:00 PM. [See the attached order for additional information.] Signed by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow on 12/12/2022. (RMW) (Entered: 12/12/2022)

Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Judge G Murray Snow: Status Hearing held on 12/12/2022. Discussion held regarding the status of the case and the Preliminary Injunction Hearing. The Court sets the matter for hearing. Separate Order to issue. The Court admonishes the parties that if a witness does not show up for the preliminary injunction hearing, the Court will not consider their Affidavit. The parties agree to waive the requirement for a pre-hearing statement. APPEARANCES: Jared Keenan and Benjamin Rundall for Plaintiffs. Aaron Arnson and Trish Stuhan for Defendants (Court Reporter Teri Veres.) Hearing held 4:06 pm to 4:25 pm. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MJW) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of the Court to file Plaintiffs' Reply lodged at Doc. 21 . Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 12/12/2022. (WLP) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

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REPLY to Response to Motion re: 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Hearing or Conference filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (WLP) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

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NOTICE re: Notice of Amended Supplemental Declaration in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban re: 22 Order,, Set/Reset Hearings, 17 Lodged Proposed Document, 16 Notice (Other), 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing or Conference . (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

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Additional Attachments to Main Document re: 25 Notice (Other), Amended Declaration from Ronnie Lee Massingille dated December 13, 2022 by Plaintiffs Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

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NOTICE re: re Supplemental Declaration by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams re: 22 Order,, Set/Reset Hearings, . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Freudenthal Supplemental Declaration)(Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

1 Attachment Freudenthal Supplemental Declaration

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Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

PACER
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STATEMENT of Joint Pre-Hearing Statement re: 7 Order,,,,,, Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, Set Motion Hearing,,,,, by Defendants Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

RECAP

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings AND Status Conference

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

PACER

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Status Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

PACER

~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Status Conference

Dec. 13, 2022

Dec. 13, 2022

PACER
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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Judge G Murray Snow: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 12/14/2022. Rachel Milne is sworn, examined and excused. Scott Hall is sworn, examined and excused. Ronnie Lee Massingille is sworn, examined and excused. Brian Freudenthal is sworn, examined and excused. Argument presented. IT IS ORDERED taking under advisement 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. APPEARANCES: Benjamin Rundall, Jared Keenan, Edward Hermes and Delilah Cassidy for Plaintiffs. Aaron Arnson and Trish Stuhan for Defendants. (Court Reporter Teri Veres.) Hearing held 3:05 PM to 4:52 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KFZ) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

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MOTION for Leave to File amicus brief by Freddy Brown. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Attachment Proposed Amicus Brief)(Tully, Stephen) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

PACER
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ORDER that Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 2 ) is granted in part and denied in part. FURTHER ORDERED granting that the City, its agents and employees, are preliminarily enjoined from doing any of the following (see order for details). FURTHER ORDERED that if property is seized pursuant to a belief that it was abandoned or after the City provides notice that it intends to seize the property, the City, its agents and employees, are further required to provide a notice at the location from which the property was seized, calculated to be readily seen by any owner of the property, describing how and where to retrieve the property and the deadline for retrieving it. FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for Leave to File amicus brief by Freddy Brown (Doc. 31 ) is granted. Signed by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow on 12/15/22. (NKS) (Entered: 12/15/2022)

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

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1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for Hearing

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

PACER

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing AND Order on Motion for Hearing

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

PACER

Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

PACER

Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing AND Order on Motion for Hearing AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

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BRIEF in Opposition of Plaintiffs' 2 Request for Preliminary Injunction by Amicus Freddy Brown. (NKS) (Entered: 12/16/2022)

Dec. 16, 2022

Dec. 16, 2022

PACER
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ORDER that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 2 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. FURTHER ORDERED that the City, its agents and employees, are preliminarily enjoined from doing any of the following: 1) Enforcing the Camping and Sleeping Bans against individuals who practically cannot obtain shelter as long as there are more unsheltered individuals in Phoenix than there are shelter beds available; 2) Seizing any property of the unsheltered without providing prior notice at the property's location that the property will be seized, unless the agent or employee has an objectively reasonable belief that it is (a) abandoned, (b) presents an immediate threat to public health or safety, or (c) is evidence of a crime or contraband; and 3) Absent an immediate threat to public health or safety, destroying said property without maintaining it in a secure location for a period of less than 30 days. FURTHER ORDERED that if property is seized pursuant to a belief that it was abandoned or after the City provides notice that it intends to seize the property, the City, its agents and employees, are further required to provide a notice at the location from which the property was seized, calculated to be readily seen by any owner of the property, describing how and where to retrieve the property and the deadline for retrieving it. See order for complete details. Signed by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow on 12/16/22. (NKS) (Entered: 12/16/2022)

Dec. 16, 2022

Dec. 16, 2022

Clearinghouse
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ORDER: Motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and 12(c) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. See Order for further information. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 12/16/2022. (CLM) (Entered: 12/19/2022)

Dec. 19, 2022

Dec. 19, 2022

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Acrivi Coromelas of the US Department of Justice - Washington, DC for proceedings held on 12/12/2022, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (RAP) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Jon Powell of Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP for proceedings held on 12/12/2022, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (RAP) (Entered: 12/23/2022)

Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

PACER
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs show cause no later than January 4, 2023, as to why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute, unless before then default has been entered or a responsive pleading has been filed. FURTHER ORDERED if Plaintiffs fail to comply with this order, the Clerk of Court shall dismiss this action on January 5, 2023, for Plaintiffs' lack of prosecution pursuant to Rule 41(b), Fed. R. Civ. P., and LRCiv 41.1. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 12/27/2022. (KFZ) (Entered: 12/27/2022)

Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (CORRECTED) by Jon Powell of Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP for proceedings held on 12/14/2022, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (RAP) (Entered: 12/27/2022)

Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

PACER
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STIPULATION AND JOINT MOTION RE FILING OF AMENDED COMPLAINT AND RESPONSE THERETO by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER RE STIPULATION AND JOINT MOTION RE FILING OF AMENDED COMPLAINT AND RESPONSE THERETO)(Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 12/28/2022)

Dec. 28, 2022

Dec. 28, 2022

PACER
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ORDER granting the parties' Stipulation and Joint Motion 40 . Plaintiffs have through and including January 13, 2023 in which to file an amended complaint. Defendants' responsive pleading to the amended complaint, or complaint if not amended, on or before January 27, 2023. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED discharging the Court's December 27, 2022 Order to Show Cause 38 . Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 12/29/2022. (REK) (Entered: 12/29/2022)

Dec. 29, 2022

Dec. 29, 2022

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (CORRECTED) by Acrivi Coromelas of the US Department of Justice - Washington, DC for proceedings held on 12/14/2022, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (SCH) (Entered: 01/03/2023)

Jan. 3, 2023

Jan. 3, 2023

PACER

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Scout Katovich on behalf of Plaintiffs Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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Remark re Pro Hac Vice Motion

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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*MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney as Co-Counsel with Client Consent by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hembd, Brian) *Modified to correct motion type and text on 1/6/2023 (REK). (Entered: 01/06/2023)

Jan. 6, 2023

Jan. 6, 2023

PACER
44

ORDER granting the Application (Doc. 43 ) and withdrawing Dickinson Wright as Co- Counsel for Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs shall continue to be contacted through and represented by Benjamin L. Rundall, Jared Keenan, Christine Wee of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Arizona and Edward J. Hermes and Delilah R. Cassidy of Snell & Wilmer. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 1/06/2023. (REK) (Entered: 01/06/2023)

Jan. 6, 2023

Jan. 6, 2023

RECAP
45

AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive against All Defendants filed by Fund for Empowerment, Frank Urban, Faith Kearns.(Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/13/2023)

Jan. 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023

Clearinghouse
46

NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading pursuant to LRCiv 15.1(b) by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - First Amended Complaint [Redline])(Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/13/2023)

1 Exhibit 1 - First Amended Complaint [Redline]

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Jan. 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023

PACER
47

Joint MOTION to Stay by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

1 Proposed Order

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Jan. 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023

RECAP
48

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING proceedings held on 12/14/2022, before Chief Judge G. MURRAY SNOW. [Court Reporter: Teri Veres, RMR, CRR, Telephone number (602) 322-7251]. The ordering party receives the transcript directly from the Court Reporter. Therefore, transcripts should not be viewed through Pacer. A non-ordering party may view a transcript at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through Pacer. Redaction Request due 2/16/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/26/2023. (RAP) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

PACER

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Leah Watson on behalf of Plaintiffs Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

PACER

Remark re Pro Hac Vice Motion

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

PACER
49

ORDER denying the parties' Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings 47 . FURTHER ORDERED Defendants' responsive pleading deadline is extended to February 10, 2023. FURTHER ORDERED the parties shall file a Joint Status Report within 14 days of the March 29, 2023, mediation. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 1/27/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

Jan. 27, 2023

Jan. 27, 2023

Clearinghouse
50

ANSWER to 45 Amended Complaint by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams.(Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Feb. 10, 2023

Feb. 10, 2023

PACER
51

ORDER Setting Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference for 4/11/2023 at 10:00 AM before Chief Judge G Murray Snow. To avoid challenges posed by the use of computers, cell phones, headsets, speaker phones or other devices, the parties are directed to utilize landlines for this Telephonic Case Management Conference to ensure clarity of communication with the Court and accurate transcription by the Court Reporter. Plaintiffs' counsel shall set up a call-in number and include the information in the joint report due a week before the Case Management Conference. See attached Order for details. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 2/13/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 02/13/2023)

Feb. 13, 2023

Feb. 13, 2023

PACER
52

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

RECAP
53

NOTICE re: JOINT NOTICE REGARDING SETTLEMENT REACHED AT MEDIATION ON MARCH 29, 2023 by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re Same)(Hermes, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

1 Proposed Order Re Same

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April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

PACER
54

ORDER re: 53 Notice of Settlement. IT IS ORDERED that this matter will, without further Order of this Court be dismissed with prejudice within 30 days of the date of this Order unless a stipulation to dismiss is filed prior to the dismissal date. FURTHER ORDERED vacating any pending hearings. FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to terminate this matter on May 4, 2023, without further leave of Court. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 4/3/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

Clearinghouse
55

NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

RECAP
56

STIPULATION AND JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DISMISSAL DEADLINE by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban. (Hermes, Edward) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

PACER
57

ORDER granting the parties' Stipulation and Joint Motion 56 . FURTHER ORDERED extending the dismissal deadline from 5/4/2023 to 6/5/2023. FURTHER ORDERED setting an in-person Status Conference for 5/26/2023 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 602, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Chief Judge G Murray Snow. FURTHER ORDERED the parties are to advise the Court no later than 5/25/2023 if the parties have reached a final agreement and the status conference is no longer necessary. FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to terminate this matter on 6/5/2023 without further leave of Court. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 4/27/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

RECAP
58

NOTICE re: Notice of Settlement Not Reached and Request to Remove Case from Dismissal Calendar by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban re: 57 Order on Stipulation,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, 54 Order,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, Set Deadlines, 53 Notice (Other) . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/15/2023)

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

PACER
59

MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Request for Modification by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 5-A, # 8 Exhibit 5-B, # 9 Exhibit 5-C, # 10 Exhibit 5-D, # 11 Exhibit 5-E, # 12 Exhibit 5-F, # 13 Exhibit 5-G, # 14 Exhibit 5-H, # 15 Exhibit 5-I, # 16 Exhibit 5-J, # 17 Exhibit 5-K, # 18 Exhibit 5-L, # 19 Exhibit 5-M, # 20 Exhibit 5-N, # 21 Exhibit 5-O, # 22 Exhibit 5-P, # 23 Exhibit 5-Q, # 24 Exhibit 5-R, # 25 Exhibit 5-S, # 26 Exhibit 6, # 27 Exhibit 7, # 28 Exhibit 8, # 29 Exhibit 8-A)(Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

PACER
60

MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

1 Proposed Order Proposed Order

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May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

PACER
61

MOTION for Leave to File Non-Electronic Filing of Exhibit by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

PACER
62

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban for proceedings held on December 14, 2022, Judge G Murray Snow, Judge Preliminary Injunction hearing judge(s). (Keenan, Jared) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER

Notice of Deficiency (Text Only)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER

Notice of Deficiency re Transcript Request

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER
63

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: 60 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban, 61 MOTION for Leave to File Non-Electronic Filing of Exhibit filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 5.5(g) - Documents signed by an attorney shall be filed using that attorney's ECF log-in and password and shall not be filed using a log-in and password belonging to another attorney. Document(s) signed by attorney Edward J. Hermes but submitted using the log-in and password belonging to attorney Delilah R. Cassidy. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (WLP) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER
64

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: AO 435 62 Transcript Request filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. Item 18 - ORDER: (CATEGORY) A box under ORIGINAL + 1 was incorrectly checked. The original has been previously ordered and prepared. No box was checked for DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile with the appropriate box checked under FIRST COPY and applicable boxes checked under DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SCH) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER
65

AMENDED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST pursuant to 64 Notice of Deficiency by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban for proceedings held on December 14, 2022, Judge G Murray Snow, Judge December 14, 2022 hearing judge(s). (Keenan, Jared) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

PACER
66

ORDER that Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiff's Request for Modification of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. 59 ) by close of business on May 22, 2023. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a hearing on Plaintiff's Request for Modification of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. 59 ) for May 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 602, Sandra Day OConnor U.S. Federal Courthouse, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2151. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/19/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 05/19/2023)

May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

RECAP
67

Emergency MOTION to Continue Response Deadline and Hearing by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Coleman, Stephen) (Entered: 05/19/2023)

1 Proposed Order

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May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

PACER
68

ORDER that Plaintiffs shall file a response to Defendant's Emergency Motion for Continuance 67 no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 22, 2023. No reply shall be filed. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/22/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

RECAP

Order

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

PACER
69

MOTION Telephonic Appearance at May 23, 2023 Hearing by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Telephonic Appearance at Hearing)(Watson, Leah) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Telephonic Appearance at Hea

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May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

RECAP
70

RESPONSE to Motion re: 67 Emergency MOTION to Continue Response Deadline and Hearing filed by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Rundall, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

RECAP
71

ORDER that Defendants' Emergency Motion for Continuance (Doc. 67 ) is granted. FURTHER ORDERED that the hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Modification of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Order to Show Cause, (Doc. 59 ), on 5/23/2023, is VACATED and RESET for Friday, 5/26/2023 at 1:30 PM, in Courtroom 602. FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' Motion is due on Thursday, 5/25/2023, at 12:00 PM. FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants shall not conduct any cleanups in the Zone until the Court has held the hearing and provided further orders to the parties. [See attached order for additional information.] Signed by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow on 5/22/2023. (RMW) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

RECAP
72

ORDER: The 5/23/2023 hearing having been vacated and reset, IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Telephonic Appearance, (Doc. 69 ), is denied as moot. Ordered by Chief Judge G. Murray Snow on 5/22/2023. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 05/22/2023)

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

PACER
73

MOTION to Appear Telephonically at May 26, 2023 Hearing by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Telephonic Appearance at Hearing)(Watson, Leah) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

PACER
74

ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Telephonic Appearance 73 in that Ms. Watson and Ms. Katovich may listen in to the proceedings but will not be permitted to speak. The Court will provide a "Listen-In" number prior to the hearing. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/23/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

PACER
75

ORDER granting 61 Motion to File Non-Electronic Exhibit. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Plaintiffs prepare a Notice of Filing and electronically file the Notice. The filed Notice and the thumb drive containing Exhibit 8-A in support of Plaintiffs' Request for Modification of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. 59 ) shall be delivered to the Clerk's Office with copies of the Notice and thumb drive provided to the Defendants. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/23/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

PACER
76

MOTION to Intervene by Freddy Brown. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment)(Tully, Stephen) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

1 Attachment

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2 Attachment

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May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

PACER
77

ORDER that Defendants' expedited response to Plaintiff's Motion (Doc. 60 ) is due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/24/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

PACER

Remark (Public)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

PACER
78

NOTICE re: Notice of Filing Non-Electronic Exhibit In Support of Order to Show Cause by Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Ronnie Massingille, Frank Urban re: 59 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Request for Modification . (Cassidy, Delilah) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

PACER

Remark: One (1) USB - as outlined in the Plaintiffs Fund for Empowerment, Faith Kearns, Frank Urban, and Ronnie Massingille re: Notice of Filing Non-Electronic Exhibit 8-A, referenced in the Declaration of Scout Katovich (Doc. 59-28) and identified at (Doc. 59-29), in support of Plaintiffs' Request for Modification of Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. 78 ) has been received, and will be stored in the Phoenix file room. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (HLA)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

PACER
79

ORDER that any responses to Proposed Intervenors' Motion to Intervene (Doc. 76 ) are due by 3:00 p.m. today. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 5/25/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER
80

RESPONSE in Opposition re: 59 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Request for Modification filed by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit)(Coleman, Stephen) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER
81

NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Dean Arnson on behalf of Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Arnson, Aaron) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER
82

RESPONSE to Motion re: 76 MOTION to Intervene filed by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Pierce, Justin) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER
83

RESPONSE to Motion re: 60 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Phoenix, City of, Michael Sullivan, Jeri Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email)(Pierce, Justin) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Policing

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 30, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Phoenix, AZ nonprofit and three unsheltered individuals who experienced the destruction of personal property in raids conducted by city law enforcement.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City of Phoenix (Phoenix, Maricopa), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 2022 - None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General:

Housing

Loss or damage to property

Poverty/homelessness

Sanitation / living conditions

Disability and Disability Rights:

Sidewalks