Case: California Coalition for Women Prisoners v. United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons

4:23-cv-04155 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 16, 2023

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Case Summary

This case concerns systemic sexual abuse at the federal prison in Dublin, California. In 2022, six employees (including the warden and the chaplain) were arrested for sexually abusing women in custody. Two more guards were later arrested and seven of eight employees were convicted or had plead guilty as of March 3, 2024. On August 16, 2023, the California Coalition for Women Prisoners filed a lawsuit against the United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons in the United States District Co…

This case concerns systemic sexual abuse at the federal prison in Dublin, California. In 2022, six employees (including the warden and the chaplain) were arrested for sexually abusing women in custody. Two more guards were later arrested and seven of eight employees were convicted or had plead guilty as of March 3, 2024.

On August 16, 2023, the California Coalition for Women Prisoners filed a lawsuit against the United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division. Represented by Rights Behind Bars, Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP, and the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, the plaintiffs sought injunctive relief on behalf of a putative class of people incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institute (“FCI”) Dublin, alleging that all current and future people incarcerated there face continuing harm as a result of the failure to protect the prisoners from sexual abuse by staff. Individual prisoners also sued for monetary damages under the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act, 22 U.S.C. § 7102, and under Bivens actions for federal constitutional violations. Plaintiffs claimed that the Bureau of Prisons has been aware of allegations of sexual abuse by staff at FCI Dublin for decades, and yet had failed to investigate or prevent misconduct. Plaintiffs also alleged that prison staff failed to keep reports of sexual abuse confidential and retaliated against reporters by placing them in solitary confinement, initiating unjustified strip and cell searches, and transferring them to facilities far from support networks. Plaintiffs assert that the sexual abuse and systematic failure to prevent harm violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment and the right to personal security found in the Fifth Amendment’s substantive Due Process guarantees. In the complaint, plaintiffs also noted that FCI Dublin had previously been the subject of investigation by a Department of Justice working group and a Senate subcommittee, and that seven former FCI Dublin officers were convicted or pled guilty to criminal sexual abuse charges. 

On October 26, 2023, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers set a December hearing date for the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction. Defendants filed their response to the motion for preliminary injunction on November 13, 2024, claiming the plaintiffs did not adequately assert constitutional violations. Defendants also argued that plaintiffs did not satisfy the imminence and harm requirements for preliminary injunctions because FCI Dublin no longer employed the “bad actors,” had improved prison conditions, and did not pose a risk of future harm under new leadership. 

The court did not issue a preliminary injunction on December 11. On December 12, Judge Gonzalez Rogers issued a case management and pretrial order. The order stayed all cases for individual damages until July 19, 2024. The request for injunctive relief was not stayed, and an evidentiary hearing was set for January 2024. 

The evidentiary hearing lasted several days—plaintiffs and defendants testified between Wednesday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 9, 2024. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court ordered the parties to address several discovery issues and to propose a briefing schedule. On January 22, the court granted a stipulated protective order agreed to by plaintiffs, which also required defendants to turn over exhibits that were submitted in camera during the evidentiary hearing. 

Plaintiffs submitted their post-evidentiary hearing brief arguing for a preliminary injunction requiring court-supervised monitoring on February 2, 2024. Plaintiffs' underscored the necessity of appointing a Special Master given defendants' failure to implement the Moss Group and DOJ Task Force's recommendations and the defendants' retaliation prior to and after the hearing. Plaintiffs also filed an amended complaint on February 9, 2024.

On February 15, 2024, the court issued an order to show cause for why defendants shouldn't be held in contempt or sanctioned for failure to follow the court's order to not transfer any witnesses. Shortly before visiting FCI Dublin, the Judge Rogers received news that one of the incarcerated individuals who testified during the evidentiary hearing to sexual abuse at the prison was placed in a Secure Housing Unit (SHU) and then transferred to a separate prison in Los Angeles, contradicting the court's December 20, 2023 order to not transfer any witnesses. According to the incarcerated individual (in documents submitted to the court later that month), forms of retaliatory conduct included changing her status from out-custody to in-custody (which would prevent her from being allowed to visit her elderly parents in the hospital or attend their funeral). In the SHU, she was allegedly denied basic hygiene items and embarked on a hunger strike before she was transferred on February 6, 2024.

The court issued another order on February 16, 2024 following Judge Rogers' visit to FCI Dublin. During the visit, the judge spoke to over 100 incarcerated individuals and found that some conditions required immediate attention for falling well below the standard of care required of the Bureau of Prisons. First, the court ordered that by the end of February, defendants must fix all showers (only four of eights were working in one wing and had only lukewarm water). Defendants were also ordered to have a contractor inspect the facility for natural gas leaks, black mold, and asbestos by February 23, 2024. Third, defendants were ordered to distribute second blankets to people incarcerated in facilities without heat. The final issue was addressed in a separate attachment under seal.

Defendants filed their opposition to plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion on February 16, 2024. In their response to the court's February 15, 2024 order, defendants claimed that they had misunderstood the court's order not to transfer witnesses as limited to the lead-up to the evidentiary hearing; that the transfer was made for legitimate safety and security concerns; and that plaintiffs did not object to the transfer.

Plaintiffs filed a response to defendants' defense of the transfer on February 19, 2024. In their response, plaintiffs asserted that they were not provided with the full facts surrounding the transfer of the incarcerated individual or given access to her until after the transfer. Plaintiffs argued that the placement in the Secure Housing Unit and transfer was initiated by one of the officers against whom she testified and that defendants violated other procedural requirements consistent with prior allegations of retaliation. A hearing regarding the order was set by the court for February 27, 2024.

During the hearing, the court indicated a strong likelihood of appointing a special master to investigate claims. The Federal Bureau of Investigations sent agents to FCI Dublin on the morning of March 11, 2024. Later that day, the Bureau of Prisons notified the court that it had replaced executive employees (the Acting Warden, an Associate Warden, the Satellite Camp Administrator, and the Acting Captain). BOP noted that the changes were made pursuant to the transfer of one of the witnesses. 

On March 15, 2024, the court granted plaintiffs' motion for class certification and their motion for preliminary injunction in part. The court also appointed a special master, in keeping with plaintiffs' requests, to address the ongoing retaliation issues. The court certified plaintiffs' requested class of "[a]ll people who are now, or will be in the future, incarcerated at FCI Dublin and subject to FCI Dublin's uniform policies, customs, and practices concerning sexual assault, including those policies, customs, and practices related to care in the aftermath of an assault and protection from retaliation for reporting an assault," finding the typical elements of numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy satisfied. The court analyzed plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction under the requirements of the Prison Litigation Reform Act (RPLA), including that the injunction be narrowly drawn and set to expire after 90 days unless the court finds that a permanent injunction is required. While the court acknowledged BOP's efforts to install more cameras and a pilot phone program to address the risk of sexual misconduct, those changes were insufficient to counter FCI Dublin's deliberate indifference to plaintiffs' risk of sexual abuse and inadequate medical and mental health services for survivors. The court found BOP's response to allegations of sexual assault by staff woefully insufficient and the health services understaffed, despite the introduction of a rape crisis center. The court also found that plaintiffs' First Amendment claim was likely to succeed on the merits due to FCI Dublin's failure to address the retaliatory environment. The court denied plaintiffs' requests for court monitoring of communication, fixing the privacy screens of computer, and the return of non-contraband items seized from individuals' cells during searches. 2024 WL 1290766. 

The court appointed a Special Master on April 5, 2024. In addition to the Special Master, the court appointed an additional four individuals to assist the Special Master, including a nurse consultant and a data and statistical analysis expert. 

On April 15, 2024, BOP announced in a statement that FCI Dublin was not meeting standards and the prison's forthcoming closure, a highly unusual announcement. The court held a sealed status conference on April 23, 2024, concerning the winding down of operations at FCI Dublin. According to an order issued by the court on May 7, 2024, the closure announcement was made without informing the court and that the Special Master expressed concerns with the BOP's immediate initiation of transferring incarcerated persons without consideration of medical clearance or eligibility for community placements. The court therefore ordered all transportation of incarcerated people halted with closure proceedings to be supervised by the court. The court also ordered: the provision of a monthly staffing report to the court and Special Master from each facility to which FCI Dublin class members were transferred; maintenance of a tracking roster created for the class members; and other reporting measures.  

On May 9, 2024, a named transgender individual incarcerated in BOP facilities in Arizona and Pennsylvania filed a pro se motion to intervene. The would-be intervenor sought to intervene as someone who had also suffered from systemic sexual abuse. 

In the meantime, preparations for a settlement conference before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero were made. 

On June 11, 2024, the ACLU of Northern California, the Appeal, Victoria Law, and the First Amendment Coalition, represented by the ACLU and Victoria Law, filed a motion to intervene for the purpose of unsealing court records and a motion to unseal documents. Organizational intervenors sought to unseal documents shedding light on BOP's conduct and legal consequences, and deliberately sought to avoid releasing sensitive or private information about class members or others incarcerated at FCI Dublin. The BOP opposed the intervention of both the named would-be intervenor and would-be organizational intervenors on June 13, 2024.

On July 26th, Judge Yvonne Rogers granted the ACLU, Victoria Law, the Appeal, and the First Amendment Coalition’s motion to intervene, on the grounds that the trial remained nearly a year away and that defendant expressed no opposition. In the same order, the motion to unseal documents was approved in part. As for another group of documents the defense had not yet established a compelling case to keep the records under seal, nor had class counsel consented to the privacy violations the publication of these documents might entail. Judge Gonzalez mandated a response from both parties by Wednesday, July 31st, which was obeyed the following week.

On September 5th, a previously filed motion to dismiss from defendant John Russell Bellhouse, a former FCI correctional officer, was denied. The following month, on October 7th, Bellhouse filed a motion to compel in light of Bellhouse’s current status as a federal prisoner; he had been tried and sentenced to five years and three months in prison in December of 2023 for his sexual abuse of inmates at the facility. His incarceration and status as a pro se defendant has limited his awareness and ability to proceed in this trial. A response is due November 4th.

This case is ongoing as of November 8th, 2024.

Summary Authors

Grayson Metzger (1/28/2024)

Hannah Juge (3/3/2024)

Hannah Juge (5/13/2024)

Hannah Juge (6/17/2024)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Anderson, Carson Dean (California)

Beaty, Susan M. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Becker, Geoffrey (California)

Bellhouse, John Russell (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Albini, Dianna L. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:23-cv-04155

Complaint

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

Complaint
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Stipulation Regarding Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 10); Order

Oct. 26, 2023

Oct. 26, 2023

Order/Opinion
142

4:23-cv-04155

Plaintiffs' Post Evidentiary Hearing Opening Brief

Feb. 2, 2024

Feb. 2, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
222

4:23-cv-04155

Order Granting the Motion for Class Certification; Granting in Part and Denying in Part the Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Granting the Related Sealing Motions

California Coalition for Women Prisoners v. United States

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Order/Opinion
317

4:23-cv-04155

Notice of Motion and Motion to Unseal Court Records and Protect Access to Public Proceedings; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support

June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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4:23-cv-04155

Order Re: Pending Motions to Intervene and Unseal Court Documents

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

Order/Opinion
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Notice of Appeal

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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4:23-cv-04155

Order on Motion to Compel

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 20, 2024, 4:16 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-18550581.). Filed byG. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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Aug. 16, 2023

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Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18550758.) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Nimni, Oren) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18550762.) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Montes, Amaris) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18550823.) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Dangaran, D.) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number 160456.) Filing fee previously paid on August 16, 2023 filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Nimni, Oren) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

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Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION to Proceed Anonymously re 1 Complaint, filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. Responses due by 8/30/2023. Replies due by 9/6/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Plaintiffs' Application to Proceed Anonymously, # 2 Proposed Order)(Jackson-Gleich, Ginger) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

1 Declaration ISO Plaintiffs' Application to Proceed Anonymously

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Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION to Relate Case Notice of Related Case Pursuant to Civil L.R. 3-12 To be Filed in Case No. 4:22-cv-05137; Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related Pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-11 filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Jackson-Gleich, Ginger) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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Certificate of Interested Entities by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 8/30/2023. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/16/2023) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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Electronic Filing Error

Aug. 17, 2023

Aug. 17, 2023

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Electronic filing error. Document filed in wrong case. [err401] This filing will not be processed by the clerks office.Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 7 MOTION to Relate Case Notice of Related Case Pursuant to Civil L.R. 3-12 To be Filed in Case No. 4:22-cv-05137; Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related Pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-11 filed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, L. T., A. H. R., S. L., J. M., A. S., J. L. See Civil L.R. 3-12 (b) Related Cases. The party must promptly file in the lowest-numbered case an Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/17/2023)

Aug. 17, 2023

Aug. 17, 2023

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. Motion Hearing set for 10/6/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom D, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Responses due by 8/31/2023. Replies due by 9/7/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of C.B., # 2 Declaration of R.B., # 3 Declaration of J.L., # 4 Declaration of J.M., # 5 Declaration of G.M., # 6 Declaration of A.S., # 7 Declaration of J.D., # 8 Declaration of C.F.B., # 9 Declaration of S.S., # 10 Declaration of N.A., # 11 Declaration of L.T., # 12 Declaration of S.M., # 13 Declaration of T.T., # 14 Declaration of A.H.R., # 15 Declaration of S.L., # 16 Declaration of B.F., # 17 Declaration of J.L.H., # 18 Declaration of E.A., # 19 Declaration of Y.M., # 20 Declaration of B.S., # 21 Declaration of M.R., # 22 Declaration of J.T., # 23 Declaration of C.H., # 24 Declaration of A.T., # 25 Declaration of T.M., # 26 Declaration of C.D., # 27 Declaration of A.V., # 28 Declaration of M.M., # 29 Declaration of A.S.H., # 30 Declaration of C.A.H., # 31 Declaration of M.S., # 32 Declaration of Z.T.S., # 33 Declaration of M.D., # 34 Declaration of C.C., # 35 Declaration of K.D., # 36 Declaration of A.J.F., # 37 Declaration of N.S., # 38 Declaration of S.T., # 39 Declaration of M.V.R., # 40 Declaration of J.B., # 41 Declaration of L.B., # 42 Declaration of F.M.C., # 43 Declaration of A.R., # 44 Declaration of F.G.A., # 45 Declaration of H.G., # 46 Declaration of S.Y., # 47 Declaration of S.F.V., # 48 Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 8/17/2023) (Entered: 08/17/2023)

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3 Declaration of J.L.

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4 Declaration of J.M.

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5 Declaration of G.M.

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6 Declaration of A.S.

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7 Declaration of J.D.

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8 Declaration of C.F.B.

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9 Declaration of S.S.

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10 Declaration of N.A.

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11 Declaration of L.T.

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12 Declaration of S.M.

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13 Declaration of T.T.

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14 Declaration of A.H.R.

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15 Declaration of S.L.

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16 Declaration of B.F.

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17 Declaration of J.L.H.

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18 Declaration of E.A.

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19 Declaration of Y.M.

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20 Declaration of B.S.

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21 Declaration of M.R.

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22 Declaration of J.T.

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23 Declaration of C.H.

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24 Declaration of A.T.

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25 Declaration of T.M.

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26 Declaration of C.D.

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27 Declaration of A.V.

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28 Declaration of M.M.

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29 Declaration of A.S.H.

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30 Declaration of C.A.H.

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31 Declaration of M.S.

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32 Declaration of Z.T.S.

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33 Declaration of M.D.

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34 Declaration of C.C.

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35 Declaration of K.D.

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36 Declaration of A.J.F.

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37 Declaration of N.S.

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38 Declaration of S.T.

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39 Declaration of M.V.R.

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40 Declaration of J.B.

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41 Declaration of L.B.

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42 Declaration of F.M.C.

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43 Declaration of A.R.

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44 Declaration of F.G.A.

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45 Declaration of H.G.

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46 Declaration of S.Y.

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47 Declaration of S.F.V.

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48 Proposed Order

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Aug. 17, 2023

Aug. 17, 2023

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MOTION to Certify Class Notice of Motion and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. Motion Hearing set for 10/6/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom D, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Responses due by 8/31/2023. Replies due by 9/7/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kara J. Janssen, # 2 Declaration of Susan Beaty, # 3 Declaration of Diana Block, # 4 Declaration of Oren Nimni, # 5 Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 8/17/2023) (Entered: 08/17/2023)

1 Declaration of Kara J. Janssen

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2 Declaration of Susan Beaty

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3 Declaration of Diana Block

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4 Declaration of Oren Nimni

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5 Proposed Order

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Aug. 17, 2023

Aug. 17, 2023

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ORDER RELATING CASE. 3:23-cv-04155-JCS is related to 4:22-cv-05137-YGR. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 8/18/2023. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2023) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Aug. 18, 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero no longer assigned to case. Signed by The Clerk on 8/18/2023. (bar, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2023) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Aug. 18, 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Susan M. Beaty (Beaty, Susan) (Filed on 8/18/2023) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Aug. 18, 2023

Aug. 18, 2023

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Proposed Summons. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 8/22/2023) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Aug. 22, 2023

Aug. 22, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (msr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2023) (Entered: 08/23/2023)

Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN ANONYMITY by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granting 6 Motion. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2023) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granting 3 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Amaris Montes. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2023) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granting 4 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to D. Dangaran. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2023) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granting 5 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Oren Nimni. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2023) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re Briefing Schedule filed by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Johann, Pamela) (Filed on 9/8/2023) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

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Proposed Summons. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 9/12/2023) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. Thahesha Jusino served on 8/24/2023, answer due 10/23/2023; Colette Peters served on 8/24/2023, answer due 10/23/2023; United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons served on 8/24/2023, answer due 10/23/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 9/12/2023) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Sept. 12, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Lawrence Gacad, Andrew Jones, Nakie Nunley, Patrick Pool, FNU Putnam, FNU Shirley, FNU Smith, FNU Vasquez, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (sec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/13/2023) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

Sept. 13, 2023

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Order on Stipulation

Sept. 13, 2023

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Order Granting 21 Stipulation to extend briefing schedule. Entered by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

Sept. 13, 2023

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ANSWER to Complaint by Patrick Pool. (sec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. John Russell Bellhouse served on 9/27/2023, answer due 10/18/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant John Bellhouse (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. Lawrence Gacad served on 9/19/2023, answer due 10/10/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant Lawrence Gacad (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

PACER
29

SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. Andrew Jones served on 9/21/2023, answer due 10/12/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant Andrew Jones (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

PACER
30

SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. Patrick Pool served on 9/24/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant Patrick Pool (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

PACER
31

SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. FNU Putnam served on 9/20/2023, answer due 10/11/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant Stephen Putnam (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/4/2023) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

PACER
32

ANSWER to Complaint 4:23-cv-04155-YGR byJohn Russell Bellhouse. (Bellhouse, John) (Filed on 10/10/2023) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

Oct. 10, 2023

Oct. 10, 2023

PACER
33

CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. You are hereby notified that the Initial Case Management Conference will be held by Zoom Webinar. Joint Case Management Statement is due by 12/4/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/11/2023 at 01:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. All cases set specially on the December 11, 2023, 1:00 pm case management calendar for cases arising out of alleged conduct in the Dublin Correctional Facility SHALL MEET AND CONFER and SHALL file ONE JOINT case management statement to identify areas of overlap versus areas of distinction. The statement shall include a spreadsheet with all cases, counsel and basic information to assist the Court with case management. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/ygr Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at YGRCRD@cand.uscourts.gov no later than December 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/16/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

Oct. 16, 2023

Oct. 16, 2023

PACER
34

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Johann, Pamela) (Filed on 10/18/2023) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

PACER
35

DEFENDANT LAWRENCE GACAD ANSWER to Complaint, CROSSCLAIM / CROSS-COMPLAINT against John Russell Bellhouse, Andrew Jones, FNU Jones, Thahesha Jusino, FNU Lewis, Nakie Nunley, Colette Peters, Patrick Pool, FNU Putnam, FNU Serrano, FNU Shirley, FNU Smith, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons, FNU Vasquez by Lawrence Gacad. (Attachments: # 1 Cross-Complaint)(Goldstein, Jonathan) (Filed on 10/23/2023) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

1 Cross-Complaint

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Oct. 23, 2023

Oct. 23, 2023

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36

Proposed Summons. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 10/25/2023) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

Oct. 25, 2023

Oct. 25, 2023

PACER
37

Summons Issued as to FNU Lewis, FNU Serrano U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (sec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/26/2023) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

Oct. 26, 2023

Oct. 26, 2023

PACER
38

ORDER re 34 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Set Deadlines as to 34 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Motion Hearing will be held by Zoom webinar. Defendant's Opposition due by 11/13/2023. Plaintiff's Reply due by 11/24/2023. Motion Hearing set for 12/11/2023 01:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 10/26/2023. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/ygr Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at YGRCRD@cand.uscourts.gov no later than December 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/26/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) Modified on 10/27/2023 (eac, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/26/2023)

Oct. 26, 2023

Oct. 26, 2023

Clearinghouse
39

NOTICE of Appearance by Madison Lindsay Lovell Mattioli (Mattioli, Madison) (Filed on 11/9/2023) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

PACER
40

NOTICE of Appearance by Abbie Joy Nordhagen Cziok (Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 11/9/2023) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

PACER
41

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Smith (Smith, Mark) (Filed on 11/9/2023) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

PACER
42

NOTICE of Appearance by Tim Tatarka (Tatarka, Tim) (Filed on 11/9/2023) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

PACER
43

Ex Parte Application Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Request for Enlargement of Time Under FRCP 6(b) & 4(i)(4)(B) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ginger Jackson-Gleich, # 2 Proposed Order)(Jackson-Gleich, Ginger) (Filed on 11/10/2023) (Entered: 11/10/2023)

Nov. 10, 2023

Nov. 10, 2023

PACER
44

SUMMONS Returned Executed by G. M., R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. M., A. H. R., L. T., A. S., S. L., J. L.. FNU Shirley served on 10/23/2023, answer due 11/13/2023. Proof of Service Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(i) for Defendant Denzil Shirley (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 11/10/2023) (Entered: 11/10/2023)

Nov. 10, 2023

Nov. 10, 2023

PACER
45

Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of A. Cziok, # 2 Declaration Declaration of J. Vickers, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit Unredacted Declaration of Agostini, # 5 Exhibit Unredacted Opposition to Motion for Prelim. Inj.)(Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 11/13/2023) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

1 Declaration Declaration of A. Cziok

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2 Declaration Declaration of J. Vickers

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3 Proposed Order

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Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

PACER
46

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byThahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Agostini, # 2 Exhibit 1 - OJA PS1210_025, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Deveney PREA Memo, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Jusino Memo re Electronic Communications, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Tri-Valley Haven Flyer, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Special Housing Unit PS5270.11, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Confiscation Forms, # 8 Exhibit 7 - BOP Response re Access to Counsel Jan 23, # 9 Exhibit 8 - BOP Response re Access to Counsel April 23, # 10 Exhibit 9 - Jusino Pilot Phone Program Notice)(Mattioli, Madison) (Filed on 11/13/2023) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

1 Declaration Declaration of Agostini

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2 Exhibit 1 - OJA PS1210_025

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3 Exhibit 2 - Deveney PREA Memo

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4 Exhibit 3 - Jusino Memo re Electronic Communications

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5 Exhibit 4 - Tri-Valley Haven Flyer

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6 Exhibit 5 - Special Housing Unit PS5270.11

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7 Exhibit 6 - Confiscation Forms

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8 Exhibit 7 - BOP Response re Access to Counsel Jan 23

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9 Exhibit 8 - BOP Response re Access to Counsel April 23

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10 Exhibit 9 - Jusino Pilot Phone Program Notice

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Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 45 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal ) Plaintiffs' Opposition to Federal Defendants' Administrative Motion to File Documents and Excerpts Under Seal filed byR. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 11/17/2023) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
48

Order by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Granting 43 Ex Parte Application Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Request for Enlargement of Time Under FRCP 6(b) & 4(i)(4)(B). Remaining Defendants to be served by 2/9/2024. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 17, 2023

PACER
49

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Enlarge Page Limit for Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by California Coalition for Women Prisoners. (Galvan, Ernest) (Filed on 11/20/2023) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

Nov. 20, 2023

Nov. 20, 2023

PACER
50

Federal Defendants' Notice of ERRATA re 46 Opposition/Response to Motion, by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 5 - Special Housing Unit PS5270.11) (Mattioli, Madison) (Filed on 11/21/2023) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

Nov. 21, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

PACER
51

Supplemental Ex Parte Application for Enlargement of Time Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(4) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ginger Jackson-Gleich, # 2 Proposed Order)(Jackson-Gleich, Ginger) (Filed on 11/22/2023) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

1 Declaration of Ginger Jackson-Gleich

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2 Proposed Order

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Nov. 22, 2023

Nov. 22, 2023

PACER
52

REPLY (re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byR. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Reply Dec. of Kara Janssen, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A to Janssen Dec., # 3 Exhibit Ex. B to Janssen Dec., # 4 Exhibit Ex. C to Janssen Dec., # 5 Exhibit Ex. D to Janssen Dec., # 6 Declaration Reply Dec. of Amaris Montes, # 7 Exhibit Ex. E to Montes Dec.)(Nimni, Oren) (Filed on 11/24/2023) (Entered: 11/24/2023)

1 Declaration Reply Dec. of Kara Janssen

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2 Exhibit Ex. A to Janssen Dec.

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3 Exhibit Ex. B to Janssen Dec.

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4 Exhibit Ex. C to Janssen Dec.

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5 Exhibit Ex. D to Janssen Dec.

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6 Declaration Reply Dec. of Amaris Montes

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7 Exhibit Ex. E to Montes Dec.

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Nov. 24, 2023

Nov. 24, 2023

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Order by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Granting 49 Stipulation to Enlarge Page Limit for Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/27/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

PACER
54

Order by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Granting 51 Ex Parte Application 51 Supplemental Ex Parte Application for Enlargement of Time Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(4). Defendant Officer Darrell Smith to be served by 2/9/2024. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/27/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

PACER
55

CLERK'S NOTICE. You are hereby notified that Initial Case Management Conference and Motion Hearing previously set for 12/11/2023 at 1:00 PM is continued to 12/11/2023 at 3:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. Motion Hearing set for 12/11/2023 03:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. These proceedings will be held via a Zoom webinar. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/ygr General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/28/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

PACER

Clerk's Notice AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

Nov. 28, 2023

Nov. 28, 2023

PACER
56

CLERK'S NOTICE. To all counsel and parties of record: In anticipation of the case management conference on December 11, 2023, parties shall file consolidated joint case management statements as follows: (i) each plaintiffs counsel shall prepare ONE consolidated statement containing all the information for all cases which that counsel is handling, (ii) which shall be filed in each of the cases cited. The consolidated statement shall provide (i) a status on service of each defendant, (ii) eachs response, if any, (iii) identify any anticipated defense motions; and (iv) outline other issues to be discussed at the conference. The other requirements are suspended for this conference. This notice is being filed ONLY in the lowest numbered case for each of plaintiffs counsels case(s). The statements shall be filed by December 4, 2023. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

Nov. 29, 2023

Nov. 29, 2023

PACER

Clerk's Notice

Nov. 29, 2023

Nov. 29, 2023

PACER
57

OBJECTIONS to re 52 Reply to Opposition/Response,, by United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Mattioli, Madison) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Officer Pool. (msr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Dec. 4, 2023

Dec. 4, 2023

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ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Facilitate Telephonic Attendance of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. Responses due by 12/11/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kara J. Janssen, # 2 Proposed Order)(Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 12/6/2023) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

PACER
60

Proposed Order Granting Substitution of Attorney by Lawrence Gacad. (Goldstein, Jonathan) (Filed on 12/7/2023) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 59 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Facilitate Telephonic Attendance of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing ) filed byUnited States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Administrative Motion to Facilitate Telephonic Attendance)(Mattioli, Madison) (Filed on 12/8/2023) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

1 Proposed Order Denying Administrative Motion to Facilitate Telephonic Attendance

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Dec. 8, 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by John Russell Bellhouse. (Bellhouse, John) (Filed on 12/9/2023) (Entered: 12/09/2023)

Dec. 9, 2023

Dec. 9, 2023

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/11/2023. Total Time in Court: 1:31. Court Reporter: Rhonda Aquilina, via Zoom. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/11/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

PACER
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Amended Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/11/2023. Total Time in Court: 1:31. Court Reporter: Rhonda Aquilina, via Zoom. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/11/2023) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

PACER
64

CASE MANAGEMENT AND PRETRIAL ORDER: Further Case Management Conference will be held by Zoom Webinar. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/18/2023 at 10:00 AM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/ygr Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at YGRCRD@cand.uscourts.gov no later than December 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Set Deadlines as to 11 in 4:23-cv-04155-YGR: MOTION to Certify Class Notice of Motion and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel. Parties' Proposed Order on Psychological Evaluations due by 12/15/2023. Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Class Certification Motion in 23-4155 due by 12/28/2023. Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/3/2024 at 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Class Certification due by 1/5/2023. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 12/12/2023. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

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Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER

Set Hearings Re: 64 CASE MANAGEMENT AND PRETRIAL ORDER. Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/4/2024 at 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers; Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/5/2024 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2023)

Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 13, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023

PACER
66

ANSWER to Complaint by FNU Shirley. (Griffith, David) (Filed on 12/14/2023) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

RECAP
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NOTICE of Appearance by Carson Dean Anderson (Anderson, Carson) (Filed on 12/17/2023) (Entered: 12/17/2023)

Dec. 17, 2023

Dec. 17, 2023

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Stephen Cha-Kim ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-18946726.) Filing fee previously paid on 12/17/2023 filed by California Coalition for Women Prisoners. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Cha-Kim, Stephen) (Filed on 12/17/2023) (Entered: 12/17/2023)

1 Certificate of Good Standing

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Dec. 17, 2023

Dec. 17, 2023

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Order of Reference to Magistrate Judge Tse for Discovery Purposes. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 12/18/2023. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 12/18/2023)

Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/18/2023. Total Time in Court: 51 minutes. Court Reporter: Summer Fisher; via Zoom. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/18/2023) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

PACER

Set Deadline Re: 73 Minute Entry. Parties to File Stipulated Notice of Appearance and Exchange Final Exhibit and Witness Lists for Evidentiary Hearing by 12/29/2023. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2023)

Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

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Reset Hearings: Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/3/2024 to 1/5/2024, at 08:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2023)

Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Luma Khabbaz (Khabbaz, Luma) (Filed on 12/20/2023) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne Spiegel (Spiegel, Adrienne) (Filed on 12/22/2023) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

PACER
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE; ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granting 68 Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Stephen Cha-Kim). (eac, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/22/2023) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Dec. 26, 2023

Dec. 26, 2023

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 11 MOTION to Certify Class Notice of Motion and Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel ) filed byThahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

1 Exhibit 1

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3 Exhibit 3

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4 Exhibit 4

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Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

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Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Unopposed filed by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Abbie Cziok, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Unredacted and highlighted brief (Doc. 74), # 4 Ex. 1: Declaration of Monte Wilson, # 5 Ex. 2: J.M. Medical Records, # 6 Ex. 3: J.L. Medical Records, # 7 Ex. 4: M.M. Medical Records)(Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Carson Dean Anderson (Updated) (Anderson, Carson) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim (Updated) (Cha-Kim, Stephen) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for Future Trial with Daily Transcripts by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Anderson, Carson) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

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Emergency ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Increased Attorney Visitation Before January 3 Evidentiary Hearing filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. Responses due by 12/29/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Susan M. Beaty, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Proposed Order)(Cha-Kim, Stephen) (Filed on 12/28/2023) (Entered: 12/28/2023)

1 Declaration of Susan M. Beaty

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2 Exhibit 1

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3 Exhibit 2

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4 Exhibit 3

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5 Proposed Order

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Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

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80

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Natalie Steiert ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-18977808.) filed by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T.. (Steiert, Natalie) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

PACER
81

NOTICE of Appearance by David Richard Griffith (Griffith, David) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

PACER
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Response to Emergency Motion (re 79 Emergency ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Increased Attorney Visitation Before January 3 Evidentiary Hearing ) filed by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Exh. A- 12-29 Beaty email, # 2 Exh. B - 12-29 Agostini email) (Smith, Mark) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

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Exhibit List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List) (Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

1 Exhibit Exhibit List

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Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

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United States' Witness List for Preliminary Injunction Evidentiary Hearing Witness List by Thahesha Jusino, Colette Peters, United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons . (Cziok, Abbie) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

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NOTICE Stipulated of Appearances for Evidentiary Hearing by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T. (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 12/29/2023) Modified on 1/2/2024 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/29/2023)

Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

PACER
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Plaintiffs' Exhibit List for Evidentiary Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by R. B., California Coalition for Women Prisoners, J. L., S. L., G. M., J. M., A. H. R., A. S., L. T... (Janssen, Kara) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 16, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All persons incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institute, Dublin, currently or in the future

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), 18 U.S.C. § 1589

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Assault/abuse by staff

Conditions of confinement

Failure to train

Forced labor

Retaliation

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Grievance procedures

Prison Rape Elimination Act

Sex w/ staff; sexual harassment by staff

Solitary confinement/Supermax (conditions or process)