Case: The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana v. Knudsen

The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana, et al. v. Knudsen

COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, ADRIA JAWORT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Knudsen Summons, # 3 Arntzen Summons, # 4 Gallagher Summons) (TLO) (Entered: 07/07/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Knudsen Summons

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3 Arntzen Summons

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4 Gallagher Summons

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Summonses Issued as to Elsie Arntzen, J.P. Gallagher, Austin Knudsen. Issued summons may be downloaded and printed by counsel for service. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued Knudsen, # 2 Summons Issued Gallagher) (TLO) (Entered: 07/07/2023)

1 Summons Issued Knudsen

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2 Summons Issued Gallagher

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Filing fee: $402, receipt number AMTDC-3094973 (TLO)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, ADRIA JAWORT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - HB 359, # 2 Summons: City of Helena) (Van Kley, Constance) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

1 Exhibit 1 - HB 359

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2 Summons: City of Helena

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Constance Van Kley appearing for Plaintiffs BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER. (Van Kley, Constance) Modified on 7/31/2023 (MMS). (Entered: 07/17/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, HB 359, # 2 Exhibit 2, Jawort Decl., # 3 Exhibit 3, Smith Decl., # 4 Exhibit 4, Malecek Decl., # 5 Exhibit 5, Steinberg Decl., # 6 Exhibit 6, Holmes Decl., # 7 Exhibit 7, Rice Decl., # 8 Exhibit 8, Halverson Decl., # 9 Exhibit 9, Hamm Decl., # 10 Exhibit 10, Corcoran Decl.) (Van Kley, Constance) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

1 Exhibit 1, HB 359

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2 Exhibit 2, Jawort Decl.

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3 Exhibit 3, Smith Decl.

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4 Exhibit 4, Malecek Decl.

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5 Exhibit 5, Steinberg Decl.

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6 Exhibit 6, Holmes Decl.

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7 Exhibit 7, Rice Decl.

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8 Exhibit 8, Halverson Decl.

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9 Exhibit 9, Hamm Decl.

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10 Exhibit 10, Corcoran Decl.

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Summons Issued as to The City of Helena. Issued summons may be downloaded and printed by counsel for service. (ACC) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

Order Setting: Hearing set for 7/26/2023 at 02:00 PM in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/19/2023. (KAH) Modified on 7/19/2023 Kim Marchwick to report (HEG). (Entered: 07/19/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by The City of Helena. (Dockter, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

NOTICE by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater re 7 Order Setting (Van Kley, Constance) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Dockter on behalf of The City of Helena (Dockter, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cynthia L. Walker on behalf of J.P. Gallagher (Walker, Cynthia) (Entered: 07/26/2023)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Motion Hearing held on 7/26/2023 re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, RACHEL CORCORAN, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, ADRIA JAWORT, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE MYRNA LOY, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC. Present in the courtroom for the Plaintiffs are Constance Van Kley, Niki Zupanic and Rylee Summers-Flanagan; Thane Johnson and Michael Russel for Defendants Austin Knudsen and Elise Arntzen; Rebecca Dockter for Defendant City of Helena and Cynthia Walker for Defendant J.P. Gallagher. Arguments are heard by Van Kley, Johnson and Dockter. The TRO matter is deemed submitted and an order will be issued as soon as possible. The parties are to file their responses and replies to the motion for preliminary injunction. The Court will hear arguments on the motion on August 28th at 2:30 pm in Helena. Court is in Recess. Hearing commenced at 2:01 and concluded at 3:52, ( Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2023 at 02:30 PM in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris.). (Court Reporter Kim Marchwick.) (Law Clerk: E. Hodges and L. Love), (Hearing held in Helena) (HEG) (Entered: 07/26/2023)

Motion Hearing - SDM AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings - SDM

ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion 4 is hereby GRANTED, in part, and DEFERRED, in part. The Court will GRANT Plaintiffs' request for a TRO only. Defendants Knudsen and Arntzen are hereby ENJOINED from enforcing H.B. 359 pending the Court's determination of Plaintiff's entitlement to a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/28/2023. (MMS) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Brief to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Michael Russell appearing for Defendants Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Russell, Michael) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Brief to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Michael Russell appearing for Defendants Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Russell, Michael) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 15 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Brief to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. State Defendants' Response is now due August 2, 2023. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2023. (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

Order Setting Hearing on Motion - SDM

Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2023 at 02:30 PM in Helena, MT before Judge Brian Morris. (MMS)

RESPONSE to Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. (Russell, Michael) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by J.P. Gallagher. (Walker, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION re 18 Response to Motion for Peliminary Injunction by J.P. Gallagher. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Twitter Post, # 2 Exhibit B. Social Media Group Chat, # 3 Exhibit C. Letter to Ms. Jawort) (Walker, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

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2 Exhibit B. Social Media Group Chat

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3 Exhibit C. Letter to Ms. Jawort

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AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION re 18 Response to Motion for Peliminary Injunction by J.P. Gallagher. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Legal Notice and Litigation Hold Letter) (Walker, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

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ANSWER to 3 Amended Complaint, by J.P. Gallagher. (Walker, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

State Defendants' ANSWER to 3 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. (Lansing, Alwyn) Modified on 8/10/2023 to add link(ACC). (Entered: 08/10/2023)

ANSWER to 3 Amended Complaint, by The City of Helena. (Dockter, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance) (Entered: 08/15/2023)

Terminate Deadlines as to 4 Response ddl; hearing has been set. (ACC)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Zupanic, Niki) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Motion Hearing held on 8/28/2023 re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, RACHEL CORCORAN, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, ADRIA JAWORT, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE MYRNA LOY, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC. Present in the courtroom for the Plaintiffs are Constance Van Kley, Niki Zupanic and Rylee Summers-Flanagan, Michael Russel for State of Montana Defendants Austin Knudsen and Elise Arntzen, Rebecca Dockter for Defendant City of Helena and Cynthia Walker for Defendant J.P. Gallagher. Parties are advised of the purpose of todays hearing. Arguments are heard by Van Kley and Russell. Counsel Dockter and Walker heard briefly only as to their positions regarding the defendants they represent and state they are not part of the preliminary injunction relief being sought. The matter is deemed submitted. The Court will review the jury demand and get back to the parties as to the next step. Recess. Hearing commenced at 2:32 and concluded at 3:48. (Court Reporter Yvette Heinze.) (Law Clerk: T. Devine), (Hearing held in Helena) (HEG) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Motion Hearing - SDM

IT IS ORDERED:Parties shall submit simultaneous briefing in support of Defendants Knudsens, Arntzens, and Gallaghers right to jury trial, in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation and litigation arising from the First and Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as incorporated by the Fourteenth Amendment, on or before September 11, 2023. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/4/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 09/04/2023)

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Parties shall submit the briefing so ordered by 5:00 PM on September 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/5/2023. (KAH) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Stipulated Motion For Dismissal. Rebecca Dockter appearing for Defendant The City of Helena. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Dismissal) (Dockter, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

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ORDER granting 29 Stipulated Motion. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1-2), the City of Helena is DISMISSED without prejudice, with each party to bear their own costs and fees. Count III of the First Amended Complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice, with each party to bear their own costs and fees. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/6/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

STIPULATION re 27 Order, 28 Order re Defendants' Jury Demands by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance) (Entered: 09/14/2023)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Niki Zupanic. REMINDER: The Court no longer updates personal information or addresses in CM/ECF. You must update your address information in PACER. (Zupanic, Niki) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants Austin Knudsen, Attorney General for the State of Montana, and Elsie Arntzen, Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction, are HEREBY ENJOINED from instituting, maintaining, or prosecuting any enforcement proceedings under H.B. 359. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/13/2023. (MMS) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

TEXT ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the relevant parties will file a joint proposed pre-trial schedule on or before November 14, 2023 as to Counts IV and V. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that a Telephonic Scheduling Conference as to Counts IV and V is set for 11/21/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Brian Morris. The call-in number is 877-402-9753; access code: 5136505. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/30/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

TEXT ORDER : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the relevant parties will file a joint proposed pre-trial schedule (jury trial) on or before November 14, 2023 as to Counts I and II. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that a Telephonic Scheduling Conference as to Counts I and II is set for 11/21/2023 at 01:45 PM before Judge Brian Morris. The call-in number is 877-402-9753; access code: 5136505. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/30/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

Order Setting - MT

TEXT Order Re-Setting: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Telephonic Pretrial Conference is reset for 11/29/2023 at 02:00 PM before Judge Brian Morris. The call-in number is 877-402-9753; access code: 5136505. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/2/2023. (SLL) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

Order Setting - MT AND Order Vacating - MT

Order Setting: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the relevant parties will file a jointproposed pre-trial schedule on or before November 20, 2023 as to Counts IVand V. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that the relevant parties will file a joint proposed pretrial schedule (jury trial) on or before November 20, 2023 as to Counts I and II. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 11/20/2023. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 11/27/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/6/2023. **SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS** (ACC)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to [33] Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMTDC-3159514. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit State of Representation) (Russell, Michael)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen for proceedings held on 8/28/23 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Yvette Heinze. Type of transcript: 7-Day. Transcript due by 11/22/2023. (Russell, Michael) Modified on 11/15/2023 to reflect that this Transcript Order form will only be for the proceedings on 8/28/2023 as Mrs. Heinze was not the court reporter for the 7/26/2023 proceeding, Counsel Russell will submit an additional transcript request for the proceeding on 7/26/2023 for Court Reporter Kim Marchwick (SAJ).

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen for proceedings held on 7/26/23 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Kim Marchwick. Type of transcript: 7-Day. Transcript due by 11/22/2023. (Russell, Michael)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 08/28/2023 before Judge Morris. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER, the clerks office, or the court reporter. NOTICE: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION MUST BE FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THIS FILING. Contact court reporter Yvette Heinze, 406-422-8619, yvettecsrrpr@gmail.com. For further information, please see the Transcript Redaction Procedure and Schedule on the Court Reporters page of our website.. Redaction Request due 12/11/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/20/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2024. (YMH)

USCA Case Number 23-3581 and Time Scheduling Order for [38] Notice of Appeal filed by Austin Knudsen, Elsie Arntzen. (MMS)

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen. (Johnson, Thane)

JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

STATEMENT OF STIPULATED FACTS by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

STATEMENT OF STIPULATED FACTS by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

STIPULATION of Dismissal of Def. Knudsen from Counts I & II by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Dismissal of Def. Knudsen from Counts I & II) (Van Kley, Constance) Modified on 11/20/2023 to change event into a pending motion (MMS).

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PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by J.P. Gallagher. (Walker, Cynthia)

ORDER granting [49] Stipulated Motion. The parties, though counsel, have stipulated to the dismissal of Defendant Austin Knudsen from Counts I and II. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a), Knudsen is DISMISSED from Counts I and II without prejudice. This Order does not affect: (1) Plaintiff Adria Jaworts claims against Defendant J.P. Gallagher, as presented in Counts I and II; or (2) Plaintiffs claims against Defendants Knudsen and Elsie Arntzen, aspresented in Counts IV and V. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/20/2023. (MMS)

TEXT Order Vacating : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the telephonic scheduling call set for November 27, 2023 is VACATED. The Court will proceed with the Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/21/2023. (SLL) Modified on 11/21/2023 to correct typo in docket text. The Court will proceed with the Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and not November 28th. NEF regenerated to counsel. (MMS).

Order Vacating - MT

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, before Judge Brian M. Morris. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER, the clerks office, or the court reporter. NOTICE: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION MUST BE FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THIS FILING. Contact court reporter Kim Marchwick, 406-671-2307, marchwickkim@gmail.com. For further information, please see the Transcript Redaction Procedure and Schedule on the Court Reporters page of our website.. Redaction Request due 12/15/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/26/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/22/2024. (Marchwick, Kim)

MOTION for Summary Judgment on Counts IV & V. Constance Van Kley appearing for Plaintiffs BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

Statement of Undisputed Fact re: [54] MOTION for Summary Judgment on Counts IV & V by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater filed by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - HB 359 v1, # (2) Exhibit 2 - HB 359 v3, # (3) Exhibit 3 - HB 359 v4, # (4) Exhibit 4 - HB 359 Final version, # (5) Exhibit 5 - Decl. of Adria Jawort, # (6) Exhibit 6 - Decl. of Rachel Corcoran, # (7) Exhibit 7 - Decl. of Annatheia Smith, # (8) Exhibit 8 - Decl. of Mitchell Locher, # (9) Exhibit 9 - Decl. of James Bamfield, # (10) Exhibit 10 - Decl. of Sabrina Malecek, # (11) Exhibit 11 - Decl. of Mike Steinberg, # (12) Exhibit 12 - Decl. of Krys Holmes, # (13) Exhibit 13 - Decl. of Chelsia Rice, # (14) Exhibit 14 - Decl. of Tim Graham, # (15) Exhibit 15 - Decl. of Kevin Hamm, # (16) Exhibit 16 - Decl. of Andy Nelson, # (17) Exhibit 17 - Decl. of Ronald Waterman) (Van Kley, Constance)

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3 Exhibit 3 - HB 359 v4

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4 Exhibit 4 - HB 359 Final version

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5 Exhibit 5 - Decl. of Adria Jawort

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6 Exhibit 6 - Decl. of Rachel Corcoran

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7 Exhibit 7 - Decl. of Annatheia Smith

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8 Exhibit 8 - Decl. of Mitchell Locher

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9 Exhibit 9 - Decl. of James Bamfield

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10 Exhibit 10 - Decl. of Sabrina Malecek

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11 Exhibit 11 - Decl. of Mike Steinberg

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12 Exhibit 12 - Decl. of Krys Holmes

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13 Exhibit 13 - Decl. of Chelsia Rice

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14 Exhibit 14 - Decl. of Tim Graham

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15 Exhibit 15 - Decl. of Kevin Hamm

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16 Exhibit 16 - Decl. of Andy Nelson

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17 Exhibit 17 - Decl. of Ronald Waterman

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Brief/Memorandum in Support re [54] MOTION for Summary Judgment on Counts IV & V filed by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater. (Van Kley, Constance)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 11/29/2023. (Law Clerk: T. Devine), (SLL) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

ORDER STAYING CASE. 1. All proceedings in this case are hereby STAYED until the appeal to the Ninth Circuit is resolved. 2. Parties shall inform the Court within ten days of the resolution of the appeal. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/29/2023. (ACC) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

Telephonic Pretrial Conference - MT

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Terminate Deadlines as to 39 & 40 - transcripts filed as 41 & 53 . (ACC)

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Terminate Deadlines as to 41 & 53 Transcript redaction request ddls. (ACC)

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Response Deadline of 12/19/2023 re 54 Terminated (TLO)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM for Preliminary Injunction hearing by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater for proceedings held on 8/28/2023 before Judge Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Yvette Heinze. Type of transcript: Daily. Transcript due by 1/31/2024. (Sommers-Flanagan, Rylee) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM Temporary Restraining Order hearing by BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS, RACHEL CORCORAN, IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC, ADRIA JAWORT, MONTANA BOOK COMPANY, Montana Pride, THE GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER, THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, THE MYRNA LOY, THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER, The Roxy Theater for proceedings held on 7/26/2023 before Judge Brian Morris. Court reporter Kim Marchwick. Type of transcript: Daily. Transcript due by 1/31/2024. (Sommers-Flanagan, Rylee) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Terminate Deadlines as to 59 & 60 Transcript Order form; Transcripts filed are filed as 53 & 41 . (ACC)

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Terminate Deadlines as to 41 and 53 Transcript release ddls 2/22/24. (ACC)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel: Emily E. Jones withdrawing from the case, filed by Elsie Arntzen, Austin Knudsen (Jones, Emily) (Entered: 12/31/2024)