Case: Nuziard v. Minority Business Development Agency

COMPLAINT against Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo filed by Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper, Christian Bruckner. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13601836) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Nash, Jason) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Nash, Jason) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s), # 2 Additional Page(s), # 3 Additional Page(s)) (Nash, Jason) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

Summons issued as to Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (wxc) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13603706) filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Daniel Lennington added to party Christian Bruckner(pty:pla), Attorney Daniel Lennington added to party Jeffrey Nuziard(pty:pla), Attorney Daniel Lennington added to party Matthew Piper(pty:pla) (Lennington, Daniel) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13603910) filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Richard M Esenberg added to party Christian Bruckner(pty:pla), Attorney Richard M Esenberg added to party Jeffrey Nuziard(pty:pla), Attorney Richard M Esenberg added to party Matthew Piper(pty:pla) (Esenberg, Richard) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13604441) filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Cara Tolliver added to party Christian Bruckner(pty:pla), Attorney Cara Tolliver added to party Jeffrey Nuziard(pty:pla), Attorney Cara Tolliver added to party Matthew Piper(pty:pla) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel P. Lennington. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/23/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Richard M. Esenberg. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/23/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Cara M. Tolliver. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/23/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to All Defendants. (Lennington, Daniel) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper Declaration of Service on Attorney General of the United States (Lennington, Daniel) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 14 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 15 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vendarryl Jenkins on behalf of Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher Woolley on behalf of Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Woolley, Christopher) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

RESPONSE filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re: 14 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 04/24/2023)

ORDER...Before the Court is Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 14 ). The Court ORDERS that a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Counsel for all parties are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/3/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

ORDER...Before the Court is Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 14 ). The Court ORDERS that a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Counsel for all parties are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/3/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Defendants' Responsive Pleading Deadline filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

REPLY filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 14 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

ORDER granting 23 ...Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Stay Defendants' Responsive Pleading Deadline. ECF No. 23 . Having considered the Motion, relevant docket entries, and applicable case law, the Court hereby GRANTS the Motion. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/9/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Motion Hearing held on 5/12/2023 re: 14 MOTION for Injunction (Preliminary). Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Cara Tolliver, Jason Nash; Defense - Andrew Braniff, Vendarryl Jenkins. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - 1:24. (chmb) (Entered: 05/16/2023)

ORDER AND OPINION: The Court thus GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 14 ) and ENJOINS Defendants, the Wisconsin MDBA Business Center, the Orlando MBDA Business Center, the Dallas-Fort Worth MBDA Business Center, and the officers, agents, servants, and employees, and anyone acting in active concert or participation with them from imposing the racial and ethnic classifications defined in 15 U.S.C. § 9501 and implemented in 15 U.S.C. §§ 9511, 9512, 9522, 9523, 9524, and 15 C.F.R. § 1400.1 against Plaintiffs or otherwise considering or using Plaintiffs' race or ethnicity in determining whether they can receive access to the Center's services and benefits. (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/5/2023) (fba). (Entered: 06/05/2023)

ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by July 5, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/20/2023) (bdb) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper. (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 07/05/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Reese on behalf of Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Reese, David) (Entered: 07/11/2023)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning Monday, April 22, 2024. Counsel and the parties shall be ready for trial on two days' notice at any time during this four-week period. Joinder of Parties due by 9/22/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 9/22/2023. Discovery due by 11/24/2023. Motions due by 10/27/2023. Pretrial Order due by 3/28/2024. (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/25/2023) (fba) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Separate Motions for Summary Judgment for Each Plaintiff filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

RESPONSE filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 34 MOTION for Leave to File Separate Motions for Summary Judgment for Each Plaintiff (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Motion to Amend Summary Judgment Briefing Based on Local Rules. ECF No. 34 . Having considered the Motion and applicable legal authorities, the Court determines the Motion should be and hereby is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/17/2023) (sre) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) of Jeffrey Nuziard, # 2 Declaration(s) of Matthew Piper, # 3 Declaration(s) of Christian Bruckner, # 4 Exhibit(s) A to Declaration of Christian Bruckner, # 5 Declaration(s) of Cara Tolliver, # 6 Exhibit(s) A to Declaration of Cara Tolliver, # 7 Exhibit(s) B to Declaration of Cara Tolliver, # 8 Exhibit(s) C to Declaration of Cara Tolliver, # 9 Exhibit(s) D to Declaration of Cara Tolliver) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 38 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo (Reese, David) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re 40 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Reese, David) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re 41 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 2, # 2 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 3, # 3 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 4, # 4 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 5, # 5 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 6, # 6 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 7, # 7 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 8) (Reese, David) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

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RESPONSE filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 40 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 43 Response/Objection to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

RESPONSE filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re: 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Reese, David) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re 45 Response/Objection (Reese, David) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 43 Response/Objection to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re 46 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 2, # 2 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 3, # 3 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 4, # 4 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 5) (Reese, David) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Response brief in excess of page limit filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

RESPONSE filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 49 MOTION for Leave to File Response brief in excess of page limit (Lennington, Daniel) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 49 Motion for Leave to File. The page limit for Defendants' Response is retroactively increased to accommodate the Response brief that Defendants' have already filed. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/27/2023) (ads) (Entered: 11/27/2023)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Amend Summary Judgment Briefing Based on Local Rules filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper (Tolliver, Cara) Modified docket text on 11/30/2023 (wxc). (Entered: 11/27/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 52 Motion for Leave to File. Reply shall be filed up to thirty-five (35) pages in length. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/28/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

REPLY filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re: 40 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Reese, David) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re 54 Reply (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 2, # 2 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 3, # 3 Additional Page(s) Appendix Pt. 4) (Reese, David) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

REPLY filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re 56 Reply in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Joint MOTION to Stay Pretrial Deadlines filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 58 Motion to Stay. All pretrial deadlines are stayed pending resolution of Motions for Summary Judgment [ECF Nos. 37, 40]. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/22/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Order on Motion to Stay

OPINION & ORDER: Having considered the Motions, evidence of record, and applicable law, the Court DENIES Defendants' Motion (ECF No. 40 ) and GRANTS in part Plaintiffs' Motion (ECF No. 37 ). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/5/2024) (bdb) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

ORDER...If Plaintiff Piper wishes to proceed in this action, factual questions regarding his standing must be resolved. See id. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a Status Report regarding Plaintiff Piper's intent to continue in this action on or before March 13, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/6/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

STATUS REPORT filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper. (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to submit appropriate evidence of the relevant fees and costs, along with briefing regarding the reasonableness of same, on or before March 19, 2024. Thereafter, should Defendants wish to contest Plaintiffs' requested fees or costs, they shall file responsive briefing on or before March 26, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/12/2024) (bdb) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

BILL OF COSTS for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit(s) of Jason Nash, # 2 Declaration(s) of Daniel Lennington, # 3 Declaration(s) Christian Bruckner, # 4 Declaration(s) Jeffrey Nuziard, # 5 Declaration(s) Matthew Piper) (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 65 Motion to Extend Time. Responsive briefing due on or before April 9, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/25/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

RESPONSE filed by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo re: 64 Bill of Costs, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s)) (Jenkins, Vendarryl) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses) (Lennington, Daniel) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 68 Motion for Leave to File. (Unless the document has already been filed, clerk to enter the document as of the date of this order.) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/22/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

PLAINTIFFS' REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard, Matthew Piper re: 64 . (wxc) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

ORDER: The Parties filed briefing on Plaintiffs' request for fees and costs, which is now ripe for disposition. See ECF Nos. 64, 67, 70 . The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' request for attorneys' fees and costs and AWARDS $357,542.98 in attorneys' fees and $423.66 in costs. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/26/2024) (saw) (Entered: 04/26/2024)

FINAL JUDGMENT: The Court hereby ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES as follows: The MBDA is PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from imposing the racial and ethnic classifications defined in 15 U.S.C. § 9501 and implemented in 15 U.S.C. §§ 9511, 9512, 9522, 9523, 9524, and 15 C.F.R. § 1400.1, or otherwise using an applicant's race or ethnicity in determining whether they can receive Business Center programming. The racial and ethnic classifications defined in 15 U.S.C. § 9501 and implemented in 15 U.S.C. §§ 9511, 9512, 9522, 9523, 9524, and 15 C.F.R. § 1400.1, are DECLARED unconstitutional. Plaintiffs are AWARDED $357,542.98 in attorneys' fees reasonably incurred in this action, along with $423.66 in costs. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/26/2024) (saw) (Entered: 04/26/2024)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 71 Order, 72 Judgment,,, filed by Christian Bruckner, Jeffrey Nuziard (Tolliver, Cara) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 73 Motion to Amend/Correct. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/2/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct

AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, the Court's March 5, 2024 Summary Judgment Order (ECF No. 60 ), and the Court's Order Granting Plaintiffs' Request for Fees and Costs entered this same date (ECF No. 71 ), the Court hereby ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES as follows: (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/2/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 75 Judgment, to the Fifth Circuit by Joseph R Biden, Jr, Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo. T.O. form to appellant electronically at Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Reese, David) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

MOTION to Voluntarily Dismiss Notice of Appeal filed by Donald R Cravins, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Gina M Raimondo (Reese, David) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

USCA Case Number 24-10603 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for 76 Notice of Appeal, filed by Gina M Raimondo, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Donald R Cravins, Jr. (tle) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 77 Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Notice of Appeal. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/16/2024) (chmb) [ Forwarded to U. S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit via email 24-10603] Modified on 7/16/2024 (tle). (Entered: 07/16/2024)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

ORDER of USCA No. 24-10603 as to 76 Notice of Appeal, filed by Gina M Raimondo, Joseph R Biden, Jr, Minority Business Development Agency, Donald R Cravins, Jr. Under FED. R. APP. P. 42(B), the appeal is dismissed as of July 22, 2024, pursuant to appellants motion. (Attachments: # 1 USCA5 Cover Letter) (tle) (Entered: 07/23/2024)