Case: State of Tennessee v. Cardona

Supreme Court of the United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Supreme Court of the United States

Sandra Battle & T.E. Wheeler

United States Department of Education

Catherine E. Lhamon and Vanita Gupta

COMPLAINT (Filing fee $405; receipt number BKYEDC-5827188), filed by Commonwealth of Virginia, Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Tennessee, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A- Final Rule, # 3 Exhibit B- TN Facilities and Programs Comment, # 4 Exhibit C- TN Athletics Comment, # 5 Exhibit D- IN Athletics Comment, # 6 Exhibit E- Collected Comments, # 7 Summons Cardona, # 8 Summons US Dept of Education)(TBB) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Exhibit A- Final Rule

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3 Exhibit B- TN Facilities and Programs Comment

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4 Exhibit C- TN Athletics Comment

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5 Exhibit D- IN Athletics Comment

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6 Exhibit E- Collected Comments

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7 Summons Cardona

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8 Summons US Dept of Education

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Conflict Check run. (TBB)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants and returned to counsel electronically for service. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Cardona)(TBB) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

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STANDING REFERRAL ORDER: 1) Case referred to assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge at Covington to supervise discovery and pretrial proceedings; 2) Magistrate Judge is authorized to conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold such hearings as may be required, and to rule on nondispositive motions, except motions in limine. Dispositive motions and motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk of this court to the undersigned. The final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless parties agree to a trial by a Magistrate Judge; 3) Discovery disputes shall be resolved in the following manner: (1) Parties to meet/confer in an attempt to resolve disputes; (2) If parties unable to resolve such disputes formally, they shall attempt to resolve their disagreements by telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge; 3) If parties unable to resolve their disputes after conference with the Magistrate Judge, they may file appropriate written motions with the Court, which shall include the certification required. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 1/13/2011. (TBB)cc: COR (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY James A. Barta by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Corrine L. Youngs by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Joshua David by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY T. Elliot Gaiser by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Mathura Sridharan by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Michael R. Williams by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Kevin M. Gallagher by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

1 Rule 83.1

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Brendan T. Chestnut by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

1 Rule 83.1

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY J. Matthew Rice by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Whitney D. Hermandorfer by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

1 Rule 83.1

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Steven J. Griffin by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Virginia N. Adamson by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Brian Daniel Mounce by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

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NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Jonathan Skrmetti by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: # 1 Rule 83.1, # 2 Rule 83.2)(TBB) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

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NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO UPDATE ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS to Russell Coleman: It appears the address and email address listed on your filing 1 Complaint, is different than the address registered with our Court. Pursuant to the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures governing ECF, a request to update your address must be processed through your PACER account. Please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information or contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR (TBB)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Commonwealth of Kentucky Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Bryson Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Thompson Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Mason Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Gentile Declaration, # 6 Exhibit District Policies Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Thacker Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Deuth Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Garrison Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Maul Declaration, # 11 Exhibit Coons Declaration, # 12 Exhibit Trice Declaration, # 13 Exhibit Edwards Declaration, # 14 Exhibit Purkey Declaration, # 15 Exhibit Tucker Declaration, # 16 Exhibit Blanton Declaration, # 17 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit Bryson Declaration

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3 Exhibit Thompson Declaration

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4 Exhibit Mason Declaration

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5 Exhibit Gentile Declaration

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6 Exhibit District Policies Declaration

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7 Exhibit Thacker Declaration

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8 Exhibit Deuth Declaration

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9 Exhibit Garrison Declaration

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10 Exhibit Maul Declaration

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11 Exhibit Coons Declaration

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12 Exhibit Trice Declaration

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13 Exhibit Edwards Declaration

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14 Exhibit Purkey Declaration

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15 Exhibit Tucker Declaration

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16 Exhibit Blanton Declaration

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17 Proposed Order

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MOTION to Expedite by Commonwealth of Kentucky Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

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MOTION to Intervene by Christian Educators Association International, A.C. Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Brief, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Attachment Proposed Complaint, # 4 Attachment Exhibit List, # 5 Exhibit A-Declaration of A.C., # 6 Exhibit B-Meet Records, # 7 Exhibit C- Declaration of David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educators Association International, # 8 Exhibit D- Declaration of Brett Campbell # 9 Exhibit E- Declaration of Michelle Keaton # 10 Exhibit F- Declaration of Amy McKay, # 11 Exhibit G-Declaration of Silvia Moore # 12 Exhibit H- Declaration of Joshua Taylor, # 13 Attachment Corporate Disclosure)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Memorandum in Support Brief

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2 Proposed Order Proposed Order

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3 Attachment Proposed Complaint

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4 Attachment Exhibit List

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5 Exhibit A- Declaration of A.C.

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6 Exhibit B- Meet Records

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7 Exhibit C- Declaration of David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educator

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8 Exhibit D- Declaration of Brett Campbell

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9 Exhibit E- Declaration of Michelle Keaton

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10 Exhibit F- Declaration of Amy McKay

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11 Exhibit G- Declaration of Silvia Moore

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12 Exhibit H- Declaration of Joshua Taylor

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13 Attachment Corporate Disclosure

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MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified on 5/6/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/03/2024)

1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing

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BAR STATUS Check completed as to Henry W. Frampton, IV re 22 MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Jonathan A. Scruggs re 23 MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Rachel A. Rouleau re 24 MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Natalie D. Thompson re 25 MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487). (TDB)

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re 23 MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484), 25 MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487), 22 MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482), 24 MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486) (TDB)

MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Williams, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Williams

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Gallagher, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Gallagher

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Chestnut, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Chestnut

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order

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BAR STATUS Check completed as to Michael R. Williams re 26 MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Kevin M. Gallagher re 27 MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Brendan T. Chestnut re 28 MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801). (TDB)

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re 28 MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801), 26 MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267), 27 MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732) (TDB)

ORDER: This case is REASSIGNED to Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 5/7/2024.(TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Gaiser, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Gaiser

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Sridharan, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Sridharan

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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ORDER: the motion to appear pro hac vice 22 is GRANTED for Henry W. Frampton, IV. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan A. Scruggs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rachel A. Rouleau. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brendan T. Chestnut. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/7/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Natalie D. Thompson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kevin M. Gallagher. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/7/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

ORDER: granting 26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael R. Williams. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/07/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Pardis Gheibi, DOJ on behalf of All Defendants (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Expedite by Commonwealth of Kentucky filed by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

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MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Hermandorfer, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Hermandorfer

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Adamson, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

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MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Rice, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Rice

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2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Griffin, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Griffin

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MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Mounce, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Mounce

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NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Henry W. Frampton, IV: re 33 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Henry W. Frampton, IV (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Jonathan A. Scruggs: re 34 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Jonathan A. Scruggs (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Rachel A. Rouleau: re 35 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Rachel A. Rouleau (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Brendan T. Chestnut: re 36 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Brendan T. Chestnut (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Natalie D. Thompson: re 37 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Natalie D. Thompson (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Kevin M. Gallagher: re 38 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Kevin M. Gallagher (TJG)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Michael R. Williams: re 39 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Michael R. Williams (TJG)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to T. Elliot Gaiser re 31 MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Mathura Sridharan re 32 MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Whitney D. Hermandorfer re 43 MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Virginia N. Adamson re 44 MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to J. Matthew Rice re 45 MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Steven J. Griffin re 46 MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Brian Daniel Mounce re 47 MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009). (TDB)

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re 43 MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005), 44 MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006), 45 MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007), 31 MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833), 47 MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009), 46 MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008), 32 MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855) (TDB)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R. Williams on behalf of State of West Virginia (Williams, Michael) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER:1. The plaintiffs' emergency motion for an expedited briefing schedule 20 is DENIED. 2. The defendants' motion for an extension of time 42 is DENIED. 3. The defendants' response to the plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction/stay is due on or before Friday, May 24, 2024. 4. The plaintiffs' reply is due on or before June 7, 2024. 5. The plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction/stay is scheduled for hearing beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., and continuing as necessary through Friday, June 14, 2024. The hearing will take place at the United States Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. 6. The parties are directed to tender to the Court a list of witnesses and a brief description of the anticipated testimony of each witness no later than Monday, June 3, 2024. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/8/2024.(TDB)cc: COR, LEX Diary (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: that the motion to intervene 21 is GRANTED. The intervenor-plaintiffs may submit a brief in support of the motion for a preliminary injunction no later than May 16, 2024, pursuant to the limitations outlined in Local Rule 7.1. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/8/2024. (TDB)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elliott Gaiser. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Steven J. Griffin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mathura Sridharan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Whitney D. Hermandorfer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 47 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brian Daniel Mounce. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Virginia N. Adamson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

ORDER: granting 45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for J. Matthew Rice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 05/08/2024)

Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Christian Educators Association International, and A.C. by her next friend and mother, Abigail Cross. cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David by US Mail(TDB) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/28/2024: # 1 Exhibit Index List, # 2 Exhibit A- Declaration of A.C., # 3 Exhibit B- Meet Records, # 4 Exhibit C- Declaration of David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educator, # 5 Exhibit D- Declaration of Brett Campbell, # 6 Exhibit E- Declaration of Michelle Keaton, # 7 Exhibit F- Declaration of Amy McKay, # 8 Exhibit G- Declaration of Silvia Moore, # 9 Exhibit H- Declaration of Joshua Taylor) (TDB). Modified text on 5/28/2024 (TDB). (Entered: 05/21/2024)

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FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Christian Educators Association International. (TDB) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Barta and Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Youngs and Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of David and Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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BAR STATUS Check completed as to James A. Barta re 58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Corrine L. Youngs re 59 MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461). (TDB)

MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Skrmetti, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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BAR STATUS Check completed as to Joshua David re 60 MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480). (TDB)

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Jonathan Skrmetti re 61 MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529). (TDB)

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re 59 MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461), 58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436), 61 MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529), 60 MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480) (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Steven J. Griffin: re 52 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Steven J. Griffin (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Mathura Sridharan: re 53 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Mathura Sridharan (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Whitney D. Hermandorfer: re 54 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Whitney D. Hermandorfer (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to J. Matthew Rice: re 57 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to J. Matthew Rice (TDB)

VIRTUAL ORDER: granting 58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James A. Barta ; granting 59 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Corrine L. Youngs; granting 60 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua J. David; granting 61 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan T. Skrmetti. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/9/2024. (TDB)cc: COR (Entered: 05/09/2024)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to James A. Barta: re 58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436). A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to James A. Barta (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Corrine L. Youngs: 62 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Corrine L. Youngs (TDB)

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Joshua David: re 62 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Joshua David (TDB)