Case: Roake v. Brumley

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ALAMDC-2768079.), filed by Gary Sernovitz, Benjamin Owens, Adrian Van Young, Darcy Roake, Christy Alkire, Jennifer Harding, Mamie Broadhurst, Erin Hawley, Molly Pulda, Joshua Herlands, David Hawley, Richard Williams, Dustin McCrory, Jeff Sims. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet - Attorneys, # 3 Summons - Brumley, # 4 Summons - Appel, # 5 Summons - Armstrong, # 6 Summons - Berken, # 7 Summons - Castille, # 8 Summons - Champagne, # 9 Summons - Latten-Clark, # 10 Summons - Harris, # 11 Summons - Hollis, # 12 Summons - Holloway, # 13 Summons - Melerine, # 14 Summons - Morris, # 15 Summons - East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, # 16 Summons - Orleans Parish School Board, # 17 Summons - Livingston Parish School Board, # 18 Summons - Vernon Parish School Board, # 19 Summons - St. Tammany Parish School Board)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet - Attorneys

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3 Summons - Brumley

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4 Summons - Appel

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5 Summons - Armstrong

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6 Summons - Berken

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7 Summons - Castille

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8 Summons - Champagne

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9 Summons - Latten-Clark

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10 Summons - Harris

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11 Summons - Hollis

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12 Summons - Holloway

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13 Summons - Melerine

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14 Summons - Morris

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15 Summons - East Baton Rouge Parish School Board

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16 Summons - Orleans Parish School Board

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17 Summons - Livingston Parish School Board

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18 Summons - Vernon Parish School Board

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19 Summons - St. Tammany Parish School Board

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Certificate of Interested Persons by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams. (Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

MOTION for Jonathan K. Youngwood to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768333) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order

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MOTION for Nicholas J. Prendergast to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768334) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order

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MOTION for Jordan Krieger to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768335) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order

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MOTION for Janet A. Gochman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768336) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 C - Proposed Order

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MOTION for Patrick C. Elliott to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769036) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order

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MOTION for Samuel T. Grover to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769037) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (ELW) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

Summons Not Issued: Counsel has requested issuance of a summons for Orleans Parish School Board. The named person/entity is not reflected on the docket sheet as a party in the case. Therefore, summons will not be issued. (ELW) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

Summons Issued as to Orleans Parish School Board. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (ELW) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 5 MOTION for Jordan Krieger to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768335), 3 MOTION for Jonathan K. Youngwood to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768333), 4 MOTION for Nicholas J. Prendergast to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768334), 6 MOTION for Janet A. Gochman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2768336). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

Motions Referred

ORDER granting 3, 4, 5, and 6 Motions for Jonathan K. Youngwood, Nicholas J. Prendergast, Jordan Krieger, and Janet A. Gochman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 6/26/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 9/26/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Status Report due by 9/12/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 6/26/2024. (KAH) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

ORDER granting 10 and 11 Motions for Patrick C. Elliott and Samuel T.Grover to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 6/26/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

Motions Referred

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 11 MOTION for Samuel T. Grover to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769037), 10 MOTION for Patrick C. Elliott to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769036). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

MOTION for Heather L. Weaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769745) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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MOTION for Alex J. Luchenitser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769746) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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MOTION for Daniel Mach to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769747) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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Motions Referred

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 15 MOTION for Heather L. Weaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769745), 16 MOTION for Alex J. Luchenitser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769746), 17 MOTION for Daniel Mach to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2769747). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (CIS)

ORDER granting 15, 16, and 17 Motions for Heather L. Weaver, Alex J. Luchenitser, and Daniel Mach to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 6/28/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gary Sernovitz, Benjamin Owens, Adrian Van Young, Darcy Roake, Christy Alkire, Jennifer Harding, Mamie Broadhurst, Erin Hawley, Molly Pulda, Joshua Herlands, David Hawley, Richard Williams, Dustin McCrory, Jeff Sims. Conrad Appel served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Judy Armstrong served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Kevin Berken served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Cade Brumley served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Preston Castille served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Simone Champagne served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; East Baton Rouge Parish School Board served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Lance Harris served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Paul Hollis served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Sandy Holloway served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Sharon Latten-Clark served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Livingston Parish School Board served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Stacey Melerine served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Ronnie Morris served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Orleans Parish School Board served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; St. Tammany Parish School Board served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024; Vernon Parish School Board served on 6/27/2024, answer due 7/18/2024. (Youngwood, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration of Darcy Roake, # 3 Declaration of Adrian Van Young, # 4 Declaration of Mamie Broadhurst, # 5 Declaration of Richard Williams, # 6 Declaration of Jeff Sims, # 7 Declaration of Jennifer Harding, # 8 Declaration of Benjamin Owens, # 9 Declaration of Erin Hawley, # 10 Declaration of David Hawley, # 11 Declaration of Dustin McCrory, # 12 Declaration of Gary Sernovitz, # 13 Declaration of Molly Pulda, # 14 Declaration of Christy Alkire, # 15 Declaration of Joshua Herlands)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

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3 Declaration of Adrian Van Young

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4 Declaration of Mamie Broadhurst

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5 Declaration of Richard Williams

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6 Declaration of Jeff Sims

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7 Declaration of Jennifer Harding

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8 Declaration of Benjamin Owens

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9 Declaration of Erin Hawley

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10 Declaration of David Hawley

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11 Declaration of Dustin McCrory

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12 Declaration of Gary Sernovitz

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13 Declaration of Molly Pulda

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14 Declaration of Christy Alkire

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15 Declaration of Joshua Herlands

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MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Expedited Briefing and Consideration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

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Notice to Counsel: Status Conference before the District Judge set for 7/17/2024 at 10:30 AM by zoom before Judge John W. deGravelles. Evidence, in electronic format, shall be provided in accordance with Local Rule 79 and Administrative Procedures.Participants must be in appropriate courtroom attire, seated in a private room or office, and using a camera that is stationary. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

MOTION to Enroll Zachary Faircloth as Attorney by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

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MOTION for J. Benjamin Aguinaga to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2777883) by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of J. Benjamin Aguinaga, # 2 Exhibit B-Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

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Consent MOTION Regarding Briefing Schedule for Parties' Motions and Related Matters by All Plaintiffs, Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, and Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) Modified on 7/17/2024 to edit title of document and to add filers. (JEG). (Entered: 07/16/2024)

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ORDER granting 23 Motion to Enroll as Attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 7/17/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

ORDER granting 24 Motion for J. Benjamin Aguinaga to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 7/17/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with LR 7.1 as to 23 Motion to Enroll as Attorney,. Failure to file a Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall file a Certificate of Interested Persons and the interested persons shall be added to CM/ECF by the filer using the event Certificate of Interested Persons. (JEG) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that, by noon on Friday, July 19, 2024, the parties shall submit to the Court (by filing and contemporaneous email to the Courtroom Deputy) an update concerning how long the State with delay implementation of the statute at issue. The Court requests that the parties select the date of November 15, 2024. Assuming that date is selected, the Court will set the hearing in this matter for September 30, 2024, which will give the Court sufficient time to prepare a ruling by the above implementation date. The parties shall then confer and submit a proposed scheduling order concerning discovery and further briefing by Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at noon. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 07/17/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference held on 7/17/2024 to discuss the 25 Consent Motion Regarding Briefing Schedule for Parties Motions and Related Matters as well as 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court indicated to the parties that it would set the hearing date for the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The parties will then confer in a good faith attempt to devise a scheduling order for discovery and briefing. The Court by separate order provided this information. (Court Reporter Gina Delatte-Richard.) (EDC) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Enroll as Attorney

Order

Certificate of Interested Persons by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board identifying Affiliate/Interested Person East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Affiliate/Interested Person Richard Williams, Affiliate/Interested Person Paul Hollis, Affiliate/Interested Person Jennifer Harding, Affiliate/Interested Person Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Affiliate/Interested Person American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Darcy Roake, Affiliate/Interested Person Mamie Broadhurst, Affiliate/Interested Person Jeff Sims, Affiliate/Interested Person Benjamin Owens, Affiliate/Interested Person David Hawley, Affiliate/Interested Person Erin Hawley, Affiliate/Interested Person Gary Sernovitz, Affiliate/Interested Person Molly Pulda, Affiliate/Interested Person Christy Alkire, Affiliate/Interested Person Joshua Herlands, Affiliate/Interested Person Cade Brumley, Affiliate/Interested Person Conrad Appel, Affiliate/Interested Person Judy Armstrong, Affiliate/Interested Person Kevin Berken, Affiliate/Interested Person Preston Castille, Affiliate/Interested Person Simone Champagne, Affiliate/Interested Person Sharon Latten-Clark, Affiliate/Interested Person Lance Harris, Affiliate/Interested Person Sandy Holloway, Affiliate/Interested Person Stacey Melerine, Affiliate/Interested Person Ronnie Morris, Affiliate/Interested Person Vernon Parish School Board, Affiliate/Interested Person St. Tammany Parish School Board, Affiliate/Interested Person Adrian Van Young, Affiliate/Interested Person Dustin McCroy, Affiliate/Interested Person american civil liberties union, Affiliate/Interested Person freedom from religion foundation, Affiliate/Interested Person Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP, Affiliate/Interested Person Livingston Parish School Board, Affiliate/Interested Person Orleans Parish School Board, Affiliate/Interested Person State of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for Cade Brumley, Conrad Appel, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Lance Harris, Livingston Parish School Board, Paul Hollis, Preston Castille, Ronnie Morris, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Simone Champagne, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Vernon Parish School Board. (Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

NOTICE In Accordance with the Court's Order by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams and Defendants. (Perry, Charles) Modified on 7/19/2024 to edit title of document and to add filers. (JEG). (Entered: 07/19/2024)

ORDER: No defendant will post the Ten Commandments in any public-school classroom before 11/15/2024. Defendants will not, before 11/15/2024, promulgate advice, rules, or regulations regarding proper implementation of the challenged statute. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 7/22/2024. (JEG) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

Amended Consent Motion Regarding Briefing Schedule for Parties' Motions and Related Matters by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) Modified on 7/23/2024 to edit title of document. (JEG). (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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MOTION to Enroll Phyllis Glazer as Additional Attorney by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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Motions Referred

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 35 MOTION to Enroll Phyllis Glazer as Additional Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)

ORDER granting 35 Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 7/25/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 21 Motion to Expedite Briefing and Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 25 Consent Motion Regarding Briefing Schedule for Parties' Motions and Related Matters, and 34 Amended Consent Motion Regarding Briefing Schedule for Parties' Motions and Related Matters. Hearing re 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction before the District Judge set for 9/30/2024 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 7/25/2024. (JEG) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

Order on Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney

MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Orleans Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Illarmo)(Sha, Rebecca) Modified on 8/6/2024 to edit title of document and to remove duplicate description of attachments. (JEG). (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Law in Support, # 2 Affidavit Townsend Declaration, # 3 Affidavit Morris Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Smith Declaration, # 5 Affidavit Hart Declaration, # 6 Affidavit Travis Declaration, # 7 Affidavit Link Declaration)(Faircloth, Zachary) Modified on 8/6/2024 to remove duplicate description of attachment 1. (JEG). (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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Conditional MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunctive Relief Pending Appeal by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Law in Support)(Faircloth, Zachary) Modified on 8/6/2024 to edit title of document and to remove duplicate description of attachment. (JEG). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/9/2024 in accordance with record document 45) (NLT). (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with LR 7.1 as to 38 Motion to Dismiss. Failure to file a Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall file a Certificate of Interested Persons and the interested persons shall be added to CM/ECF by the filer using the event Certificate of Interested Persons. (JEG) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE with LR 7(g) as to 40 Motion to Stay. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A combined Motion for Leave to Exceed the Page Limits and Motion to Substitute the Incorrect Pleading must filed within 24 hours of this notice. Otherwise, the original filing may be stricken by the Court without further notice. (JEG) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Orleans Parish School Board. (Sha, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limits, MOTION to Substitute Incorrect Pleading by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Memo of Law in Support)(Faircloth, Zachary) Modified on 8/6/2024 to edit docket text (CIS). (Entered: 08/06/2024)

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ORDER granting 44 Motion for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess Pages and to Substitute the attached Memorandum in support of Defendants' Conditional Motion to Stay @ Doc. 40-1. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/07/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages AND Order on Motion to Substitute Pleading (In Order to Correct Deficiency)

Combined Memorandum in Opposition to 38 MOTION to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Chloe L.M. Slater, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 8 to Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 9 to Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 10 to Declaration)(Perry, Charles) Modified on 8/27/2024 to edit title of document and to add linkage to document 20. (JEG). (Entered: 08/26/2024)

1 Declaration of Chloe L.M. Slater

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Combined Memorandum in Opposition to 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 40 Conditional MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunctive Relief Pending Appeal and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Steven K. Green, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Steven K. Green (Expert Report), # 3 Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 6 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 7 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 8 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Chloe Slater)(Perry, Charles) Modified on 8/27/2024 to edit title of document and to add linkage to document 20. (JEG). (Entered: 08/26/2024)

1 Declaration of Steven K. Green

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2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Steven K. Green (Expert Report)

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3 Declaration of Chloe Slater

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4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Chloe Slater

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5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Chloe Slater

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6 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Chloe Slater

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7 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Chloe Slater

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8 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Chloe Slater

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Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 46 Memorandum in Opposition. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 47 Memorandum in Opposition. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Exhibit(s) to 47 Memorandum in Opposition by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Steven K. Green, # 2 Exhibit A-1 - Expert Report of Steven K. Green, # 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 4 Exhibit B-1 - AG Murrill post dtd 7/19/2024, # 5 Exhibit B-2 - AG Murrill Facebook post dtd 7/27/2024, # 6 Exhibit B-3 - AG Murrill Facebook post dtd 7/24/2024, # 7 Exhibit B-4 - Policies/Bulletins, Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, # 8 Exhibit B-5 - Louisiana Department of Educations 2023-2024 Charter School Assurances)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Steven K. Green

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2 Exhibit A-1 - Expert Report of Steven K. Green

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3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Chloe Slater

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4 Exhibit B-1 - AG Murrill post dtd 7/19/2024

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5 Exhibit B-2 - AG Murrill Facebook post dtd 7/27/2024

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6 Exhibit B-3 - AG Murrill Facebook post dtd 7/24/2024

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7 Exhibit B-4 - Policies/Bulletins, Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secon

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8 Exhibit B-5 - Louisiana Department of Educations 2023-2024 Charter School Assur

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Exhibit(s) to 46 Memorandum in Opposition by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Chloe Slater, # 2 Exhibit A-1 - June 4, 2024 NOLA-PS Press Release, # 3 Exhibit A-2 OPSB Policy HA, # 4 Exhibit A-3 - OPSB Policy HAA, # 5 Exhibit A-4 - Willow Charter School Agreement, # 6 Exhibit A-5 - New Orleans Public School 2022-2023 Governance Chart, # 7 Exhibit A-6 - OPSB Policy HB, # 8 Exhibit A-7 - OPSB Policy HH, # 9 Exhibit A-8 - OPSB Policy BBC, # 10 Exhibit A-9 - Charter School Agreement Legacy of Excellence, # 11 Exhibit A-10 NOLA Public Schools 2024-25 Charter School Assurances)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Chloe Slater

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2 Exhibit A-1 - June 4, 2024 NOLA-PS Press Release

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3 Exhibit A-2 OPSB Policy HA

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4 Exhibit A-3 - OPSB Policy HAA

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5 Exhibit A-4 - Willow Charter School Agreement

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6 Exhibit A-5 - New Orleans Public School 2022-2023 Governance Chart

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7 Exhibit A-6 - OPSB Policy HB

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8 Exhibit A-7 - OPSB Policy HH

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9 Exhibit A-8 - OPSB Policy BBC

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10 Exhibit A-9 - Charter School Agreement Legacy of Excellence

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11 Exhibit A-10 NOLA Public Schools 2024-25 Charter School Assurances

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REPLY in Support of 38 MOTION to Dismiss and Opposition to 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Orleans Parish School Board. (Sha, Rebecca) Modified on 8/30/2024 to edit title of document and to add linkage to document 20. (JEG). (Entered: 08/30/2024)

MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Supplemental Brief re Expert Report and Motion to Exclude, # 2 Exhibit G- Declaration and Exhibits G1-G9, # 3 Exhibits G9-G18)(Faircloth, Zachary) Modified on 9/3/2024 to edit title of document. (JEG). (Entered: 08/30/2024)

1 Proposed Pleading; Supplemental Brief re Expert Report and Motion to Exclude

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2 Exhibit G- Declaration and Exhibits G1-G9

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3 Exhibits G9-G18

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REPLY in Support of 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit G- Declaration- Exhibit G-9, # 2 Exhibit G10- Exhibit G-18)(Faircloth, Zachary) Modified on 9/3/2024 to remove duplicate description of attachments. (JEG). (Entered: 08/30/2024)

1 Exhibit List Exhibit G- Declaration- Exhibit G-9

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2 Exhibit List Exhibit G10- Exhibit G-18

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Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 53 Motion to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 54 Reply to Response to Motion. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Exhibit(s) to 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. G- Declaration of Zachary Faircloth, # 2 Ex. G-1- Article in The Herald-Leader 12-14-1980, # 3 Ex. G-2- Photograph included in Ex. G-1, # 4 Ex. G-3- Article in The Herald-Leader 11-22-1980, # 5 Ex. G-4- Article in The Cincinnati Enquirer, # 6 Ex. G-5- Article in the Messenger Inquirer, # 7 Ex. G-6- Article in The Paducah Sun, # 8 Ex. G-7- Article in The Adair County News, # 9 Ex. G-8- pp. 160-161 of W.L. McGuffrey, The Eclectic Second Reader for the Younger Classes, # 10 Ex. G-9- pp. 216-217 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, L.L. D., McGuffrey's Newly Revised Eclectic Second Reader, # 11 Ex. G-10- p. 162 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Second Eclectic Reader for Young Learners, # 12 Ex. G-11- pp. 76-78 of McGuffey's New High School Reader for Adv Classes, # 13 Ex. G-12- pp. 207-210 of McGuffrey's Fourth Eclectic Reader, # 14 Ex. G-13- pp. 95-96 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised First Reader, # 15 Ex. G-14- pp. 134-136 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised Eclectic Third Reader, # 16 Ex. G-15- pp. 110-112 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Fifth Eclectic Reader, # 17 Ex. G-16- pp. 56-64 of The New-England Primer, # 18 Ex. G-17- pp. 54-57, 70-71, and 105 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book, # 19 Ex. G-18- pp. 34-37 and 135-144 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

1 Ex. G- Declaration of Zachary Faircloth

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2 Ex. G-1- Article in The Herald-Leader 12-14-1980

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3 Ex. G-2- Photograph included in Ex. G-1

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4 Ex. G-3- Article in The Herald-Leader 11-22-1980

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5 Ex. G-4- Article in The Cincinnati Enquirer

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6 Ex. G-5- Article in the Messenger Inquirer

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7 Ex. G-6- Article in The Paducah Sun

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8 Ex. G-7- Article in The Adair County News

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9 Ex. G-8- pp. 160-161 of W.L. McGuffrey, The Eclectic Second Reader for the Youn

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10 Ex. G-9- pp. 216-217 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, L.L. D., McGuffrey's Newly Revis

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11 Ex. G-10- p. 162 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Second Eclectic

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12 Ex. G-11- pp. 76-78 of McGuffey's New High School Reader for Adv Classes

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13 Ex. G-12- pp. 207-210 of McGuffrey's Fourth Eclectic Reader

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14 Ex. G-13- pp. 95-96 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised Fi

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15 Ex. G-14- pp. 134-136 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised

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16 Ex. G-15- pp. 110-112 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Fifth Ecle

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17 Ex. G-16- pp. 56-64 of The New-England Primer

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18 Ex. G-17- pp. 54-57, 70-71, and 105 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book

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19 Ex. G-18- pp. 34-37 and 135-144 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book

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NOTICE of ABBREVIATED Briefing Schedule on 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony : Opposition to the motion shall be filed within 7 days from the filing of the motion and shall not exceed 25 pages excluding attachments. The mover may file a reply brief within 4 days of the filing of the opposition and shall be limited to a total of 10 pages. No motion for leave will be required. Sur-Reply briefs will be permitted only with leave of Court for extraordinary reasons supported by sufficient facts. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Exhibit(s) to 54 Reply to Response to Motion,, by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. G- Declaration of Zachary Faircloth, # 2 Ex. G-1- Article in The Herald-Leader 12-14-1980, # 3 Ex. G-2- Photograph included in Ex. G-1, # 4 Ex. G-3- Article in The Herald-Leader 11-22-1980, # 5 Ex. G-4- Article in The Cincinnati Enquirer, # 6 Ex. G-5- Article in the Messenger Inquirer, # 7 Ex. G-6- Article in The Paducah Sun, # 8 Ex. G-7- Article in The Adair County News, # 9 Ex. G-8- pp. 160-161 of W.L. McGuffrey, The Eclectic Second Reader for the Younger Classes, # 10 Ex. G-9- pp. 216-217 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, L.L. D., McGuffrey's Newly Revised Eclectic Second Reader, # 11 Ex. G-10- p. 162 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Second Eclectic Reader for Young Learners, # 12 Ex. G-11- pp. 76-78 of McGuffey's New High School Reader for Adv Classes, # 13 Ex. G-12- pp. 207-210 of McGuffrey's Fourth Eclectic Reader, # 14 Ex. G-13- pp. 95-96 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised First Reader, # 15 Ex. G-14- pp. 134-136 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's Newly Revised Eclectic Third Reader, # 16 Ex. G-15- pp. 110-112 of Wm. H. McGuffrey, LLD, McGuffrey's New Fifth Eclectic Reader, # 17 Ex. G-16- pp. 56-64 of The New-England Primer, # 18 Ex. G-17- pp. 54-57, 70-71, and 105 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book, # 19 Ex. G-18- pp. 34-37 and 135-144 of Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Joint MOTION to Continue Scheduling Order Deadlines by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 09/05/2024)

1 Proposed Order

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony filed by All Plaintiffs. (Perry, Charles) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 60 Joint MOTION to Continue Scheduling Order Deadlines . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

NOTICE of Hearing on 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony : Motion Hearing set for 9/30/2024 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles.Plaintiffs' experts should be present and prepared to testify before the Court. In ruling on Defendants' Daubert Motion, the Court will be guided by certain principles which the Court will publish into the record later this week. If the parties believe that the September 30, 2024 hearing on all motions will last more than one day, they should advise the Court no later than September 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. through a joint notice filed into the record.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

REPLY in Support of 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony filed by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board. (Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

NOTICE In Accordance With 62 Notice of Hearing on Motion by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams (Perry, Charles) Modified on 9/11/2024 to edit title of document. (JEG). (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Principles to Be Utilized for Analyzing and Deciding Daubert Motions Before District Judge John W. deGravelles as to 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 9/13/2024. (JEG) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

ORDERL The 60 Joint Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference Deadlines is GRANTED. The Scheduling Conference is CANCELED and deadlines for Rule 26(f) conference and joint status report are VACATED. Upon disposition of the pending motions to dismiss, Plaintiffs shall file a motion to set scheduling conference, if applicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 9/16/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Order on Motion to Continue

Witness List by Orleans Parish School Board. (For your free look at document, enter your Individual PACER login and pw to confirm your right to view). (Sha, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Exhibit List by Orleans Parish School Board.. (Sha, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

MOTION to Enroll Caitlin Huettemann as Additional Attorney by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Exhibit List by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board.. (Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Witness List by Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, Kevin Berken, Cade Brumley, Preston Castille, Simone Champagne, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Lance Harris, Paul Hollis, Sandy Holloway, Sharon Latten-Clark, Livingston Parish School Board, Stacey Melerine, Ronnie Morris, St. Tammany Parish School Board, Vernon Parish School Board. (For your free look at document, enter your Individual PACER login and pw to confirm your right to view). (Faircloth, Zachary) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Exhibit List and Witness List by Christy Alkire, Mamie Broadhurst, Jennifer Harding, David Hawley, Erin Hawley, Joshua Herlands, Dustin McCrory, Benjamin Owens, Molly Pulda, Darcy Roake, Gary Sernovitz, Jeff Sims, Adrian Van Young, Richard Williams. (For your free look at document, enter your Individual PACER login and pw to confirm your right to view). (Perry, Charles) Modified on 9/19/2024 to restrict document and to edit docket text. (JEG). (Entered: 09/18/2024)

NOTICE of Hearing on 38 MOTION to Dismiss, 40 Conditional MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunctive Relief Pending Appeal, 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony, 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 20 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Considering the Court's criminal docket, IT IS ORDERED that the hearing on the pending motions is continued to October 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 1. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

ORDER granting 69 Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 9/20/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 69 MOTION to Enroll Caitlin Huettemann as Additional Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

Motions Referred

MOTION for V. Noah Gimbel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2809739) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Perry, Charles) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

ORDER granting 75 Motion for V. Noah Gimbel to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 9/26/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 75 MOTION for V. Noah Gimbel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2809739). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

Motions Referred

ORDER: NOTICE REGARDING HEARING on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (see attached notice). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/18/2024. (KDC). (Attachment added on 10/18/2024: # 1 Exhibit NOTICE) (KDC). (Entered: 10/18/2024)

ORDER: AMENDED NOTICE REGARDING HEARING on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (see attached notice). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/28/2024. (KDC) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: A Motion Hearing was held on 10/21/2024 re 20 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 38 MOTION to Dismiss, 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 40 Conditional MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunctive Relief Pending Appeal, 53 MOTION to Exclude Putative Expert Testimony. Exhibits are filed. Expert sworn and testified. Counsel presented arguments as requested in the Court's 78 Notice. THe Court takes the pending motions under advisement. (Court Reporter Gina Delatte-Richard.) Pursuant to Local Rules, offering parties shall retain custody of exhibits.(JEG) (Entered: 10/24/2024)