Case: Board of Education of the Highland Local School District v. U.S. Department of Education

2:16-cv-00524 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: June 10, 2016

Closed Date: Sept. 30, 2021

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Case Summary

This is a case about a transgender student’s ability to access the bathroom of her choice. On June 10, 2016, the Board of Education of the Highland Local School District sued the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The board sought an injunction preventing the DOE from enforcing Title IX’s antidiscrimination provisions after one of its schools was found to be in violation of Title IX for refusing to let a transgender student use the b…

This is a case about a transgender student’s ability to access the bathroom of her choice. On June 10, 2016, the Board of Education of the Highland Local School District sued the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The board sought an injunction preventing the DOE from enforcing Title IX’s antidiscrimination provisions after one of its schools was found to be in violation of Title IX for refusing to let a transgender student use the bathroom of her choice. The board, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, brought an Administrative Procedures Act claim under 5 U.S.C. §§ 702-06 seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as attorneys’ fees. The case was before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. 

On July 21, 2016 the transgender student who was denied access to the bathroom of her choice filed a motion to intervene pseudonymously as a third-party plaintiff, which the court granted on August 15, 2016. Immediately after, on August 16, 2016, the student filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, seeking to compel her school to permit her to use the bathroom of her choice. On September 26, 2016, the district court granted the student’s motion and compelled the school to “treat [the student] as a girl and treat her the same as other girls” including using her female pronouns and permitting her to use the girl’s restroom. 208 F.Supp.3d 850. On the same day, the board appealed the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and moved to stay the injunction pending appeal.  

On December 15, 2016, the Sixth Circuit denied the board’s request. The court first reasoned that the board was unlikely to succeed on the merits since circuit precedent prohibits discrimination based on transgender status. Moreover, the court reasoned that the board failed to allege injuries that rise to the level of irreparable harm as required to support reversing the injunction. Finally, the court reasoned that the public interest weighed against staying the injunction; the injunction was issued to protect the student’s constitutional and civil rights, two goals that are always in the public interest. 845 F.3d 217.

On December 26, 2016, the parties filed a joint stipulation to stay district court proceedings until the Sixth Circuit had ruled on the merits of the case, which the district court adopted three days later on December 29, 2016. During the following months, the parties engaged a mediator and, as a result of fruitful discussions, moved to dismiss the appeal, which the Sixth Circuit granted on April 7, 2017. Although the parties did not voluntarily dismiss the case at the district court until September 10, 2019, no important developments were publicly noted on the docket in the intervening two years. The case was terminated on September 30, 2021. 

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Amdur, Spencer E. (Ohio)

Berwick, Benjamin L. (Ohio)

Burton, Andrew J (Ohio)

Campbell, James A. (Ohio)

Connelly, Kenneth J. (Ohio)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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2:16-cv-00524

Verified Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief

June 10, 2016

June 10, 2016

Complaint
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2:16-cv-00524

Opinion And Order

Sept. 26, 2016

Sept. 26, 2016

Order/Opinion

208 F.Supp.3d 580

16-04117

Order

Dodds v. United States Department of Education

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

Order/Opinion

845 F.3d 217

Resources

Resources related to this case
Title Description External URL Date / External URL

Dear Colleague Letter [rescinding prior letters relating to bathroom access for trans students]

Sandra Battle & T.E. Wheeler

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

https://assets.documentcloud.org/...

Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students

Catherine E. Lhamon and Vanita Gupta

May 13, 2016

May 13, 2016

https://www2.ed.gov/...

Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students

United States Department of Education

May 2016

May 1, 2016

https://www2.ed.gov/...

Docket

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Docket for: Board of Education of the Highland Local School District v. U.S. Department of Education
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1 June 10, 2016

COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-5531173), filed by Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Form, # 3 Summons Form, # 4 Summons Form, # 5 Summons Form, # 6 Summons Form) (Campbell, James) (Entered: 06/10/2016)

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2 Summons Form

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3 Summons Form

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4 Summons Form

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5 Summons Form

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6 Summons Form

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2 June 10, 2016

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Campbell, James) (Entered: 06/10/2016)

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3 June 10, 2016

Summons Issued as to Vanita Gupta, John B King, Jr, Loretta E. Lynch, NA, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (pes) (Entered: 06/10/2016)

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4 June 23, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jeana Hallock (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0648-5548985) by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 7/18/2016 (Campbell, James) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

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5 June 23, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kenneth Connelly (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0648-5548994) by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 7/18/2016 (Campbell, James) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

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6 June 23, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of J. Matthew Sharp (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0648-5548996) by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 7/18/2016 (Campbell, James) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

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7 June 24, 2016

ORDER granting 4, 5, and 6 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jeana Hallock, Kenneth Connelly, J. Matthew Sharp. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 6/24/2016. (agm) (Entered: 06/24/2016)

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8 June 30, 2016

U.S. Post Office Domestic return receipt received in the Clerk's Office, addressed to Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, 303 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215. (pes) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

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9 July 5, 2016

U.S. Post Office Domestic return receipt received in the Clerk's Office, addressed to U.S. Dept. of Education, John B. King, Jr., U.S. Department of Justice, Loretta E. Lynch, Loretta E. Lynch and Vanita Gupta. (mas) (Entered: 07/05/2016)

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10 July 15, 2016

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 8/8/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Dodds Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Burton Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Dear Colleague Letter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Resolution Letter, # 5 Exhibit 5 - 3-30-16 Email, # 6 Exhibit 6 - 5-13-16 Email, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Letter of Impasse, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Letter of Findings, # 9 Exhibit 9 - APA Article, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Shupe Order, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Oregonian Article, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Final Bulletin) (Campbell, James) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

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2 Exhibit 2 - Burton Declaration

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3 Exhibit 3 - Dear Colleague Letter

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4 Exhibit 4 - Resolution Letter

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5 Exhibit 5 - 3-30-16 Email

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6 Exhibit 6 - 5-13-16 Email

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7 Exhibit 7 - Letter of Impasse

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8 Exhibit 8 - Letter of Findings

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9 Exhibit 9 - APA Article

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10 Exhibit 10 - Shupe Order

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11 Exhibit 11 - Oregonian Article

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12 Exhibit 12 - Final Bulletin

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11 July 18, 2016

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Highland Local School District's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Amicus State of Ohio. Responses due by 8/11/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit State of Ohio Amicus Brief in Support of Highland Local School District's Motion for Preliminary Injunction) (Nelson, Frederick) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

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12 July 19, 2016

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 7/19/2016 @ 03:30 PM in Teleconference before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Parties have been provided with the call in information via email. (kn) (Entered: 07/19/2016)

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13 July 19, 2016

ORDER - re 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, filed by Board of Education of the Highland Local School District Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/24/2016 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Columbus before Judge Algenon L. Marbley.. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 7/19/16. (kn)

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July 19, 2016

Telephone Conference

July 19, 2016

Minute Entry (For Statistical Purposes only) for proceedings held before Judge Algenon L. Marbley: Telephone Conference held on 7/19/2016. (Court Reporter: Denise Errett) (kn)

14 July 20, 2016

ORDERre 8 and 9 U.S. Post Office Domestic return receipt received in the Clerks Office. Plaintiff is directed to provide the Court with proof of service, as required by Rule 4(l)(1), within the time limit specified in Rule 4(m). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 7/20/2016. (pes) (Entered: 07/20/2016)

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15 July 21, 2016

MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff by Intervenor Parties Jane Doe, Joyce Doe, John Doe. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Verified Complaint-in-Intervention) (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/21/2016)

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16 July 21, 2016

MOTION Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously re 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff by Intervenor Parties Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/21/2016)

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17 July 21, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jyotin Hamid, Joseph Weissman, Jennifer Mintz, Derek Wikstrom, Matthew Hartz (Filing fee $ 1000, receipt number 0648-5584521) by Intervenor Parties Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/21/2016)

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18 July 21, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Christopher Stoll, Asaf Orr (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0648-5584578) by Intervenor Parties Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/21/2016)

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19 July 21, 2016

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Defendants on 06/30/2016, filed by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/21/2016)

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20 July 22, 2016

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intervenor Parties Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe re 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jyotin Hamid, Joseph Weissman, Jennifer Mintz, Derek Wikstrom, Matthew Hartz (Filing fee $ 1000, receipt number 0648-5584521), 16 MOTION Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously re 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff, 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Christopher Stoll, Asaf Orr (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0648-5584578), 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/22/2016)

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21 July 22, 2016

ORDER granting 17 and 18 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Christopher Stoll, Asaf Orr, Jyotin Hamid, Joseph Weissman, Jennifer Mintz, Derek Wikstrom and Matthew Hartz. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 7/22/2016. (pes) (Entered: 07/22/2016)

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22 July 26, 2016

MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Jane Doe's Motions to Intervene and for Leave to Proceed Pseudonysmously by Movants Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe. Responses due by 8/19/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 07/26/2016)

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23 July 27, 2016

ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing reset for 9/20/2016 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Columbus before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. GRANTING 22 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Jane Doe's Motions to Intervene and for Leave to Proceed Pseudonysmously. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 7/27/2016. (cw) (Entered: 07/27/2016)

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July 28, 2016

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff, 16 MOTION Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously. Responses due by 8/10/2016; Replies due by 8/11/2016. (pes)

July 28, 2016

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

July 28, 2016

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

July 28, 2016

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum. Responses due by 8/16/2016; Replies due by 8/23/2016. (pes)

24 Aug. 10, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff filed by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - Letter of impending enforcement action) (Campbell, James) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

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25 Aug. 10, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff filed by Defendants Vanita Gupta, John B King, Jr, Loretta E. Lynch, NA, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

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26 Aug. 11, 2016

REPLY to Response to Motion re 15 MOTION to Intervene as Third-Party Plaintiff / Jane Doe's Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Her Motion to Intervene as a Third-Party Plaintiff filed by Movant Jane Doe. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/11/2016)

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27 Aug. 12, 2016

MOTION to File Document Under Seal / Jane Doe's Motion to File Under Seal Her Forthcoming Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief by Movant Jane Doe. Responses due by 9/6/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support) (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

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28 Aug. 15, 2016

ORDER granting 27 Motion to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 8/15/2016. (cw) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

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29 Aug. 15, 2016

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to File; granting 15 Motion to Intervene; granting 16 Motion to Proceed Pseudonymously. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 8/15/2016. (cw)

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30 Aug. 15, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Movant State of Ohio. (Nelson, Frederick) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

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31 Aug. 15, 2016

NOTICE by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe / Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance of Matthew Hartz (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

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32 Aug. 15, 2016

INTERVENOR THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, William Dodds, Highland Local School District, Shawn Winkelfoos, filed by John Doe, Joyce Doe, Jane Doe. (pes) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

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33 Aug. 16, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum filed by Defendants Vanita Gupta, John B King, Jr, Loretta E. Lynch, NA, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2010 Dear Colleagues Letter, # 2 Exhibit April 2014 Guidance, # 3 Exhibit December 2014 Guidance, # 4 Exhibit April 2015 Guidance, # 5 Exhibit May 2016 Dear Colleagues Letter, # 6 Exhibit Letter of Findings, # 7 Exhibit Letter of Impending Enforcement Action) (Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

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34 Aug. 16, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum / Jane Doe's Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

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35 Aug. 16, 2016

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction / Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. Responses due by 9/9/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Jane Doe Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Joyce Doe Declaration and Supporting Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Hill Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4- Dr. Ehrensaft Expert Declaration and Supporting Exhibits, # 5 Memorandum of Law in Support of Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction) (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

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36 Aug. 16, 2016

Sealed Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction re 28 Order on Motion to File Document Under Seal filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2 - Joyce Doe Declaration and Supporting Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 3 - Hill Declaration, # 3 Memorandum of Law in Support of Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction) (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

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37 Aug. 19, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Thomas Koran for Third Party Defendants Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, William Dodds, Highland Local School District, Shawn Winkelfoos (Koran, Sean) (Entered: 08/19/2016)

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38 Aug. 23, 2016

Consent MOTION Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint re 1 Complaint, by Defendants Vanita Gupta, John B King, Jr, Loretta E. Lynch, NA, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Justice. Responses due by 9/16/2016 (Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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39 Aug. 23, 2016

ORDER Resetting time for Hearing on Motions for Preliminary Injunction; Preliminary Injunction Hearing reset for 9/20/2016 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 1 - Columbus before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 8/23/2016. (cw) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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40 Aug. 23, 2016

REPLY to Response to Motion re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum filed by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 13 - Texas Order) (Campbell, James) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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41 Aug. 24, 2016

ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. The new deadline for the response to the Complaint is set for thirty (30) days after the Court issues its order on the motions for preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 8/24/2016. (cw) (Entered: 08/24/2016)

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42 Aug. 25, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5630361) of Gary S. McCaleb by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 9/19/2016 (Campbell, James) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

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43 Aug. 26, 2016

ORDER granting 42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Gary S. McCaleb. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 8/26/2016. (pes) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

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44 Aug. 26, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by David R Langdon for Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District (Langdon, David) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

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45 Aug. 29, 2016

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 9/22/2016 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson. (jr) (Entered: 08/29/2016)

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46 Aug. 29, 2016

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel - David R Langdon substituting for James A. Campbell as to Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 08/29/2016)

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47 Aug. 30, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5636404) of Linda M. Italiano Gorczynski by Third Party Plaintiffs Jane Doe, John Doe, Joyce Doe. Responses due by 9/23/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

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48 Aug. 30, 2016

REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

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49 Aug. 30, 2016

REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

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50 Aug. 30, 2016

Summons Issued as to Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, Highland Local School District. (pes) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

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51 Aug. 31, 2016

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Linda M. Italiano Gorczynski. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 8/31/2016. (pes) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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52 Aug. 31, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5638095) of Austin R. Nimocks by Amicus Parties State Of Texas, State of Arizona, West Virginia State of, ALABAMA, State of Wisconsin, Georgia, State of Nebraska, Louisiana, State of, State of South Carolina, Kentucky Commonwealth of, State of Utah, Phil Bryant, Defendant State of Arkansas. Responses due by 9/26/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Patterson, Peter) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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53 Aug. 31, 2016

MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae by Amicus Parties ALABAMA, State of Arizona, Phil Bryant, Georgia, Kentucky Commonwealth of, Louisiana, State of, State of Nebraska, State of South Carolina, State Of Texas, State of Utah, West Virginia State of, State of Wisconsin, Defendant State of Arkansas. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Patterson, Peter) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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54 Aug. 31, 2016

SCHEDULING ORDER - amending the allotment of time for the parties' arguments. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 8/31/2016. (cw) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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55 Aug. 31, 2016

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to William Dodds on 8/30/2016, answer due 10/31/2016. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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56 Aug. 31, 2016

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Shawn Winkelfoos on 8/30/2016, answer due 10/31/2016. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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57 Aug. 31, 2016

MOTION to Continue / Jane Doe's Consent Motion for Adjournment of Preliminary Pretrial Conference by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. Responses due by 9/26/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

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58 Sept. 1, 2016

ORDER granting 52 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Austin R. Nimocks; granting 57 Motion for Adjournment of the Preliminary Pretrial Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/1/2016. (pes) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

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59 Sept. 6, 2016

MOTION Proceed Using Initials by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 9/30/2016 (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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60 Sept. 6, 2016

BRIEF re 59 MOTION Proceed Using Initials by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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61 Sept. 6, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction / Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by ThirdParty Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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68 Sept. 6, 2016

AFFIDAVIT re 61 Response in Opposition to Motion Declaration of Parent H by ThirdParty Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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69 Sept. 6, 2016

AFFIDAVIT re 61 Response in Opposition to Motion Declaration of S.B. by ThirdParty Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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70 Sept. 6, 2016

AFFIDAVIT re 61 Response in Opposition to Motion Declaration of Parent S by ThirdParty Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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71 Sept. 6, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction / Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Third Party Defendants William Dodds, Shawn Winkelfoos. (Markling, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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72 Sept. 7, 2016

ORDER granting 59 Motion to Allow Fact Witnesses to Proceed Using Initials. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/7/2016. (cw) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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73 Sept. 7, 2016

ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE for 9/7/2016 at 03:00 PM before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/7/2016. (cw) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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74 Sept. 7, 2016

SCHEDULING ORDER: Memorandum in Opposition due by 9/8/2016; Reply Memorandum due by 9/12/2016. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/13/2016 12:30 PM before the Honorable Algenon L. Marbley. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/7/2016. (cw) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

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75 Sept. 8, 2016

Response re 74 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings / Jane Doe's Memorandum in Opposition to an Evidentiary Hearing by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Harrison, John) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

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76 Sept. 9, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5649636) of Steven O'Ban by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 10/3/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

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77 Sept. 9, 2016

Transcript of Telephonic Status Conference Proceedings held on September 7, 2016, before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Court Reporter/Transcriber Shawna J. Evans, Telephone number 614-719-3316. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 9/30/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/8/2016. (Evans, Shawna) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

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78 Sept. 9, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5650356) of Douglas Wardlow by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 10/3/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

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79 Sept. 11, 2016

Response re 74 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings Response to Jane Doe's Memorandum in Opposition to an Evidentiary Hearing by Third Party Defendants Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, William Dodds, Shawn Winkelfoos. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/11/2016)

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80 Sept. 12, 2016

ORDER: re: evidentiary hearing - no evidentiary hearing will be held at the time of the preliminary injunction hearing; VACATING the 9/13/2016 telephonic status conference - re 74 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/12/2016. (cw) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

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81 Sept. 12, 2016

ORDER granting 78 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Douglas G Wardlow. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/12/2016. (kk) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

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82 Sept. 12, 2016

MOTION to File Document Under Seal / Jane Doe's Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Her Forthcoming Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Her Motion for Preliminary Injunction by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. Responses due by 10/6/2016 (Harrison, John) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

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83 Sept. 13, 2016

ORDER granting 82 Motion to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/13/2016. (cw) (Entered: 09/13/2016)

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85 Sept. 13, 2016

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction / Jane Doe's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction / Reply Declaration of Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff Jane Doe. (Harrison, John) (Entered: 09/13/2016)

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86 Sept. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Amicus SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON, RHODE ISLAND, TEXAS, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, AND WISCONSIN. Responses due by 10/11/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Forman, Edward) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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87 Sept. 14, 2016

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5655802) of Cynthia Cook Robertson by Amicus SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON. Responses due by 10/11/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Forman, Edward) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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88 Sept. 14, 2016

NOTICE by Amicus SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON of Filing of Certificate of Good Standing for Cynthia Robertson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Forman, Edward) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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89 Sept. 14, 2016

NOTICE by Amicus SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON re 86 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of the Filing of Proposed Amicus Brief and Appendix A Thereto (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Forman, Edward) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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90 Sept. 15, 2016

ORDER granting 87 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Cynthia Cook Robertson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/15/2016. (kk) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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91 Sept. 15, 2016

NOTICE by Amicus SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON re 86 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of the Filing of Corrected Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Amicus Brief, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 4 Appendix to Proposed Amicus Brief) (Forman, Edward) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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Sept. 20, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Algenon L. Marbley: Motion Hearing held on 9/20/2016 re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction; The Court has listened to argument from counsel. At this time the Court will issue an opinion w/n the next week. No further briefing is necessary. (Court Reporter: Shawna Evans) (bc)

Sept. 21, 2016

Motion Hearing

92 Sept. 23, 2016

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 32 Third Party Complaint New date requested 10/31/2016. by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, ThirdParty Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. Responses due by 10/17/2016 (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/23/2016)

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93 Sept. 26, 2016

For good cause shown, Plaintiff and Third-Party Defendant Board of Education of the Highland Local School District's ("Highland") Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time is GRANTED. (Doc. 92). Highland shall have until October 31, 2016 to respond to the Complaint filed by Third-Party Plaintiff Jane Doe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/26/2016. (KAJ) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

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94 Sept. 26, 2016

Transcript of Oral Argument Proceedings held on September 20, 2016, before Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Court Reporter/Transcriber Shawna J. Evans, Telephone number 614-719-3316. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 10/17/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/27/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/27/2016. (Evans, Shawna) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

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95 Sept. 26, 2016

ORDER granting 35 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 36 Sealed Motion; granting 53 Motion for Leave to File; denying 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 86 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Algenon L. Marbley on 9/26/2016. (cw)

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96 Sept. 26, 2016

NOTICE OF APPEAL re 95 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Sealed Motion,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,,, (Filing fee has been paid, receipt number 0648-5670005) by Plaintiff Board of Education of the Highland Local School District. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

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97 Sept. 26, 2016

NOTICE OF APPEAL re 95 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Sealed Motion,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,,, (FILING FEE DUE) by Third Party Defendants Board of Education of the Highland Local School District, William Dodds, Shawn Winkelfoos. (Markling, Matthew) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

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Sept. 26, 2016

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

98 Sept. 27, 2016

ORDER granting 76 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Steven O'Ban. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/27/2016. (pes) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Child Welfare

Education

Special Collection(s):

Transgender Bathroom Access Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 10, 2016

Closing Date: Sept. 30, 2021

Case Ongoing: No reason to think so

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is the Board of Education for Ohio's Highland school district. Third-party intervening plaintiff is a student in the Highland local school district.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Alliance Defending Freedom

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Education

School District

Board of Education of the Highland Local School District

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

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

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 2:16-cv-00524

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 16-04117

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Bathrooms

Education

Juveniles

School/University Facilities

School/University policies

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

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