Case: United States v. State of Tennessee

COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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Notice LR 72.1 - Right to Consent to Jurisdiction by Magistrate Judge

Notice LR 16.2

ADR Compliance

Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman and Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham added. (jae) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH PLAN FOR ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR): Pursuant to Section to 2.1 of the ADR Plan, all civil cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall be referred automatically for ADR. For compliance requirements, refer to the ADR Plan at: http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ADRPlan.pdf (jae) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (jae) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CONSENT TO THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL JURISDICTION BY A MAGISTRATE JUDGE Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.73, and Local Rule 72.1, this Court has designated the Magistrate Judges of this District to conduct trials and otherwise dispose of any civil case that is filed in this Court. Your decision to consent, or not consent, to the referral of your case to a United States Magistrate Judge for trial and entry of a final judgment must be entirely voluntary. The judge or magistrate judge to whom the case has been assigned will not be informed of your decision unless all parties agree that the case may be referred to a magistrate judge for these specific purposes. A less than unanimous decision will not be communicated by this office to either the judge or magistrate judge. The consent form is available on the courts website at https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/forms-and-applications.php (jae) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

Summons Issued as to State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (Attachments: # 1 summons)(jae) (Entered: 02/15/2024)

1 summons

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NOTICE of Appearance by John Ross Glover on behalf of State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Glover, John) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint Proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Glover, John) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ali Szemanski on behalf of United States of America (Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

ORDER GRANTING 8 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on February 29, 2024. (shl) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America as to State of Tennessee. (Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America as to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

SETTING LETTER: A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE pursuant to Rule 16(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has been SET for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. (CDT) before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The conference will be held via Microsoft Teams Video. A link to the video conference will be emailed to the attorneys prior to the setting.If the parties consent to have the case heard by the magistrate, please file your consent and this conference will be cancelled.Counsel should be prepared to discuss all pending motions.PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for Joining a Meeting in Teams or Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. (jpw) (Entered: 03/01/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cody Nash Brandon on behalf of State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases Unopposed- proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Unopposed Motion to Consolidate)(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support of Unopposed Motion to Consolidate

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NOTICE of Appearance by David M. Rudolph on behalf of All Defendants (Rudolph, David) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting . (Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

TEXT SETTING LETTER: At the Scheduling Conference set for 4/3/2024 via Teams at 9:30 AM before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman, the Attorneys will participate in a Status Conference with the parties in case number 23-cv-2670. (mmm) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

Setting Letter

MOTION to Stay proposed order submitted by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Stay, # 2 Exhibit 1--Public Chapter 545, # 3 Exhibit 2--Proposed Scheduling Order, # 4 Exhibit 3--Private Plaintiffs' First Requests for Production)(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Stay

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2 Exhibit 1--Public Chapter 545

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3 Exhibit 2--Proposed Scheduling Order

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4 Exhibit 3--Private Plaintiffs' First Requests for Production

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Stay proposed order submitted filed by United States of America. (Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 04/02/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Status Conference held via Microsoft Teams Video on 4/3/2024. Alexis Agathocleous, Milo Inglehart, Rachel Anne Meeropol, Jeff L Preptit, and Jon Warren Davidson appeared for plaintiffs. Cody Nash Brandon, John Ross Glover, and David M. Rudolph appeared for defendants. Status of the case discussed. ECF 79 Motion for Leave to File Reply GRANTED and defendants' reply is due within 3 days of today. ECF 76 Motion to Consolidate for scheduling purposes is GRANTED. (Court Reporter: Candace Covey) Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(mmm) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

Scheduling Conference

Status Conference AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Microsoft Teams Video Scheduling Conference held on 4/3/2024. Ali Szemanski and Stephanie Meta Berger appeared for the Plaintiff. Cody Nash Brandon, John Ross Glover, and David M. Rudolph appeared for defendants. The Court granted an oral motion to file reply brief within 3 days of today. ECF 15 Motion to Consolidate Cases for scheduling purposes GRANTED. Non-Jury Trial set for Tuesday, 1/20/2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Trial is estimated to last 2 weeks. Pretrial Conference set for Friday, 1/9/2026 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 1/2/2026. Scheduling Order to be entered. (Court Reporter: Candace Covey) Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(mmm) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

SETTING LETTER: A NON-JURY TRIAL has been SET before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee.A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee.A PROPOSED JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER must be furnished to the Court by JANUARY 2, 2026.PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(mmm) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re (78 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Response in Opposition to Motion to Stay filed by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada. Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/3/2024. (shl) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re (20 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion to Stay filed by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of State Entities' Motion to Dismiss)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Glover, John) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of State Entities' Motion to Dismiss

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REPLY to Response to Motion re (67 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada. Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Glover, John) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

ORDER GRANTING 27 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE EXCESS PAGES. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/11/2024. (shl) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to (28 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Proposed order submitted by United States of America. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/18/2024)

ORDER GRANTING 31 PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE EXCESS PAGES. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on April 19, 2024. (shl) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4-3-24 before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Court Reporter Candace S. Covey, Telephone number 901-495-1216. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 4/24/2024. Redaction Request due 5/10/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/18/2024. Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Covey, Candace) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Bobrow on behalf of United States of America Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Bobrow, Anna) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

MOTION to Compel (proposed order submitted) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration of Alexis Alvarez)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Alvarez, Alexis) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

1 Memorandum of Law

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2 Declaration of Alexis Alvarez

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NOTICE by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis of Service of Discovery Requests Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Alvarez, Alexis) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

MOTION to Withdraw Proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Glover, John) (Entered: 05/10/2024)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on May 13, 2024. Attorney John Glover is terminated. (shl) (ECF No. 96 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc; ECF No. 37 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART MOTION TO STAY THE OUTMEMPHIS CASE, DENYING MOTION TO STAY THE UNITED STATES CASE, AND GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART MOTION TO COMPEL. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on May 13, 2024. (shl) (ECF Nos. 77, 94 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc; ECF Nos. 19, 35 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

NOTICE by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--Sixth Circuit Decision in Does 1-9)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--Sixth Circuit Decision in Does 1-9

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NOTICE by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis re (40 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 99 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Notice (Other) in response to Defendants' notice of supplemental authority Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Meeropol, Rachel) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re (87 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 28 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Dismiss filed by United States of America. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Proposed Order Submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

ORDER DENYING UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPLY(102 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc; 43 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp)Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on May 29, 2024.(shl) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Proposed Order Submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPLY. (104 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 45 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on May 30, 2024. (shl) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

MOTION for Certification of Interlocutory Order for Appeal proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Certification, # 2 Exhibit 1--5th Circuit Request, # 3 Exhibit 2--DOJ Supplement Letter)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Certification

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2 Exhibit 1--5th Circuit Request

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3 Exhibit 2--DOJ Supplement Letter

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REPLY to Response to Motion re (101 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 42 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--DOJ Response in Tennessee v. EEOC)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--DOJ Response in Tennessee v. EEOC

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Deficiency Notice

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document 47 MOTION for Certification of Interlocutory Order for Appeal proposed order submitted filed by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, State of Tennessee has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found : Filer failed to include a certificate of consultation. Please submit under the event "Attachment", linking it to the motion. Please refer to the ECF User Manual and ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jae) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ATTACHMENT Certificate of Consultation to (47 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 106 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) MOTION for Certification of Interlocutory Order for Appeal proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

NOTICE by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--Supreme Court Opinion No. 23-235)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--Supreme Court Opinion No. 23-235

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NOTICE by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis re (110 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 51 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Notice (Other) of Supplemental Authority Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Meeropol, Rachel) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re (47 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 106 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) MOTION for Certification of Interlocutory Order for Appeal proposed order submitted filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Addenda A and B)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Addenda A and B

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order proposed order submitted by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Stipulated Protective Order)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Stipulated Protective Order

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Joint MOTION for Discovery - Stipulation and Order Regarding Discovery (proposed order submitted) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Stipulation and Order Regarding Discovery)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Stipulation and Order Regarding Discovery

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MOTION to Extend Deadline to File Motion for Leave to Reply, proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Extension)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Extension

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ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY.Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on July 2, 2024. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(shl) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

NOTICE by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--Sixth Circuit Decision in NAACP v. Lee)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--Sixth Circuit Decision in NAACP v. Lee

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MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion for Certification, proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Reply in Support of Motion for Certification)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

1 Exhibit Proposed Reply in Support of Motion for Certification

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TRANSCRIPT RELEASE NOTICE: By Administrative Order 2008-35 the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee implemented a policy regarding remote access to electronic transcripts. Pursuant to that policy, as well as Civil Rule 5.2 and Criminal Rule 49.1, each party's attorney is required to review a transcript for information that should be redacted pursuant to the Judicial Conference's privacy policy which requires that Social Security numbers be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; individuals known to be minors should be referred to with initials; and financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits. Additionally, in criminal case files, home addresses should reveal only the city and state of residence.Our records indicate that the 90-day restriction on public access to an electronic transcript(s) in this matter will lapse within 10 days. If a redaction request is required but has not been filed, please do so immediately. Please feel free to contact our office for further guidance on this issue. Document #33: Release Date 7/18/2024. (cas) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

Transcript Release Notice

ORDER GRANTING 59 DEFENDANTS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVETO FILE REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on July 8, 2024. (shl) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re (112 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 53 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion, for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Appeal filed by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

ORDER 54 GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on July 9, 2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) Associated Case: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(shl) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

1 Exhibit

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ORDER GRANTING (55) JOINT MOTION FOR STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY in case 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on July 9, 2024. Associated Case: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc (shl) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

NOTICE by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis re (117 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Notice (Other), of Supplemental Authority Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Alvarez, Alexis) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

NOTICE by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis (Joint) of Partial Settlement and Stipulation of Partial Dismissal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Agathocleous, Alexis) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

1 Exhibit A

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NOTICE by United States of America of Service of Discovery Requests Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Bobrow, Anna) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Motion to Dismiss, proposed order submitted by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--Proposed Supplemental Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2--Proposed Memorandum in Support of Supplemental Motion to Dismiss)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--Proposed Supplemental Motion to Dismiss

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2 Exhibit 2--Proposed Memorandum in Support of Supplemental Motion to Dismiss

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ORDER GRANTING (68) DEFENDANT TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION TO DISMISS in case 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on July 25, 2024. (shl) Associated Case: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc (Entered: 07/25/2024)

Supplemental MOTION to Dismiss by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law in Support of Supplemental Motion to Dismiss)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law in Support of Supplemental Motion to Dismiss

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RESPONSE in Opposition re (129 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Supplemental MOTION to Dismiss filed by United States of America. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Bobrow, Anna) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re (71 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 130 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 09/04/2024)

MOTION to Compel the State of Tennessee to Produce Documents by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Exhibit A - United States' First Set of RFPs (excerpted), # 3 Exhibit B - Defendants' Responses to United States' First Set of RFPs, # 4 Exhibit C - Correspondence re U.S. RFPs)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel

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2 Exhibit A - United States' First Set of RFPs (excerpted)

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3 Exhibit B - Defendants' Responses to United States' First Set of RFPs

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4 Exhibit C - Correspondence re U.S. RFPs

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NOTICE by United States of America of Service of Discovery Requests Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Berger, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re (132 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) MOTION to Compel the State of Tennessee to Produce Documents Proposed Order Submitted filed by State of Tennessee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1--DOJ Superseding Responses to Written Discovery, # 2 Exhibit 2--Excerpts of DOJ's Second Discovery Requests, # 3 Exhibit 3--AG Email Providing Non-Party Contacts, # 4 Exhibit 4--DOJ Confirmation of Production, # 5 Exhibit 5--DOJ Letter in UBS v. United States, # 6 Exhibit 6--DOJ Brief in North Dakota v. United States, # 7 Exhibit 7--DOJ Brief in Texas v. Holder)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

1 Exhibit 1--DOJ Superseding Responses to Written Discovery

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2 Exhibit 2--Excerpts of DOJ's Second Discovery Requests

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3 Exhibit 3--AG Email Providing Non-Party Contacts

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4 Exhibit 4--DOJ Confirmation of Production

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5 Exhibit 5--DOJ Letter in UBS v. United States

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6 Exhibit 6--DOJ Brief in North Dakota v. United States

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7 Exhibit 7--DOJ Brief in Texas v. Holder

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MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel (proposed order submitted) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Reply)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING (137) (76) PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO COMPEL. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/04/2024. Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp (shl) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re (136 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 75 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion,, to Compel filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Memorandum, No. 11-cv-2101, ECF No. 442-1)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

MOTION to Compel the United States to Answer Interrogatories by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Exhibit 1--Defendants' First Discovery Requests, # 3 Exhibit 2--DOJ's Objections, # 4 Exhibit 3--Emails About DOJ's Objections, # 5 Exhibit 4--DOJ's Briefing in Wilkins v. Austin)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE by OUTMemphis of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp(Agathocleous, Alexis) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

NOTICE by United States of America of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Amended Order)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J Faiella on behalf of United States of America (Faiella, Matthew) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct (25 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Scheduling Order proposed order submitted by United States of America, State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

ORDER GRANTING 143 83 JOINT MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/18/2024. Associated Cases: 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp (shl) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re (140 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc) MOTION to Compel the United States to Answer Interrogatories (proposed order submitted) filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Justice Manual Excerpts)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Szemanski, Ali) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

TEXT ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 79 Defendants' MOTION to Compel referred to Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham for determination. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/23/2024. (dh) (Entered: 10/23/2024)

Order Referring Motion

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion to Compel, proposed order submitted by State of Tennessee, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Reply in support of Motion to Compel, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Reply--Excerpts of DOJ's Second Discovery Requests, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Reply--Emails Proposing Stipulations)Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

TEXT ORDER granting 87 Motion for Leave to File Reply In Support of Defendants' Motion to Compel in case 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp. For good cause shown, this unopposed motion for leave to file is GRANTED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on October 28, 2024. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY) (hlb) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

REPLY to Response to Motion re (145 in 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc, 85 in 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion, Reply in Support of State Entity Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by All Defendants. Associated Cases: 2:24-cv-02101-SHL-tmp, 2:23-cv-02670-SHL-cgc(Brandon, Cody) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven James Griffin on behalf of All Defendants (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2024)