Case: Frankel v. Regents of The University of California

2:24-cv-04702 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: June 5, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a case about speech and religious freedom on college campuses. On June 5, 2024, a group of Jewish students at UCLA sued the Regents of the University of California and other university officials in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California based on the university's alleged failure to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff during on-campus protests. The plaintiffs brought claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; 42 U.S.C. § 1985 (conspiracy to interfere wi…

This is a case about speech and religious freedom on college campuses. On June 5, 2024, a group of Jewish students at UCLA sued the Regents of the University of California and other university officials in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California based on the university's alleged failure to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff during on-campus protests. The plaintiffs brought claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; 42 U.S.C. § 1985 (conspiracy to interfere with civil rights); 42 U.S.C. § 42 U.S.C. § 1986 (failure to prevent conspiracy); 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (based on violations of the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and the First Amendment's Free Speech and Free Exercise Clauses); and California law. Represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and private counsel, the plaintiffs requested a declaratory judgment, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys' fees.

Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged that the encampment located at UCLA's central campus near Dickson Plaza constituted a "Jew Exclusion Zone" wherein Zionist and/or Jewish students were subject to a litany of acts of harassment, intimidation, physical blocking of access, and violence in the proximity. The plaintiffs alleged numerous instances of Jewish students being shouted at and prevented from entering areas of campus, creating what they characterized as a pervasive air of fear for Jewish students. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants knew about the encampment yet did not take active steps to remove it and instead advocated students to "walk around it," even retaining private security staff to direct students away from the encampment. Altogether, the plaintiffs asserted that the defendants' failure to address the situation discriminated against students based on their religion. With respect to free speech, the plaintiffs alleged that failing to guarantee access to campus and campus resources based on support for the state of Israel constituted viewpoint discrimination and compelled speech.

On June 7, the case was assigned to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. The plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction later that month, on June 24.

On August 13, 2024, the court granted the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. The court held that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their free exercise claim based on UCLA's failure to stop the protestors' exclusionary encampments and checkpoints. The court issued an injunction preventing UCLA from offering programs, activities, or campus areas that were not equally available to Jewish students or allowing Jewish students to be excluded from programs, activities, or campus areas. The court also specified that the exclusion of Jewish students included exclusion due to a student's religious beliefs about Israel. The court declined to stay the injunction pending appeal. 2024 WL 3811250.

On August 14, 2024, the defendants appealed the preliminary injunction to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. However, soon after, on August 26, the defendants voluntarily dismissed their appeal without explanation.

On October 22, 2024, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that largely raised the same claims as their initial complaint. A month later, on November 26, the defendants moved to dismiss the complaint and for judgment on the pleadings. As of January 2, 2025, this motion is pending.

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Clement, Paul D (California)

Dixon, Ms. Amanda (California)

Dixon, Amanda G (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Cowan, Matthew (California)

Goldstein, Rhonda Stewart (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

Complaint
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2:24-cv-04702

Order Re: Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 48)

Aug. 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 3811250

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2:24-cv-04702

First Amended Complaint

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

Complaint

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Docket

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-37598247 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiffs EDEN SHEMUELIAN, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, YITZCHOK FRANKEL. (Attorney Eric C Rassbach added to party YITZCHOK FRANKEL(pty:pla), Attorney Eric C Rassbach added to party JOSHUA GHAYOUM(pty:pla), Attorney Eric C Rassbach added to party EDEN SHEMUELIAN(pty:pla))(Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, identifying YITZCHOK FRANKEL; JOSHUA GHAYOUM; EDEN SHEMUELIAN; REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA; MICHAEL V. DRAKE, President of the University of California; GENE D. BLOCK, Chancellor, University of California, Los Angeles; DARNELL HUNT, Executive Vice-President and Provost; MICHAEL BECK, Administrative Vice Chancellor; MONROE GORDEN, JR., Vice Chancellor; and RICK BRAZIEL, Assistant Vice Chancellor, each in both his official and personal capacities. (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Eric C Rassbach on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Drake, official capacity, # 2 Exhibit Drake, personal capacity, # 3 Exhibit Block, official capacity, # 4 Exhibit Block, personal capacity, # 5 Exhibit Hunt, official capacity, # 6 Exhibit Hunt, personal capacity, # 7 Exhibit Beck, official capacity, # 8 Exhibit Beck, personal capacity, # 9 Exhibit Gorden, Jr., official capacity, # 10 Exhibit Gorden, Jr., personal capacity, # 11 Exhibit Braziel, official capacity, # 12 Exhibit Braziel, personal capacity)(Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Mark L. Rienzi to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37599625) filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Laura Wolk Slavis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37599654) filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jordan T. Varberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37599687) filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Amanda G. Dixon to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37599724) filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Richard C. Osborne to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37599774) filed by Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance 4 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Defendant Michael V Drake, # 2 Summons for Defendant Michael V Drake in his personal capacity, # 3 Summons for Defendant Gene D Block, # 4 Summons for Defendant Gene D Block, # 5 Summons for Defendant Darnell Hunt, # 6 Summons for Defendant Darnell Hunt, # 7 Summons for Defendant Michael Beck, # 8 Summons for Defendant Michael Beck, # 9 Summons for Defendant Monroe Gorden Jr, # 10 Summons for Defendant Monroe Gorden Jr, # 11 Summons for Defendant Rick Braziel, # 12 Summons for Defendant Rick Braziel) (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Paul D. Clement on behalf of Plaintiffs. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Erin E. Murphy on behalf of Plaintiffs. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Matthew D. Rowen on behalf of Plaintiffs. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 6 Non-Resident Attorney Mark L. Rienzi APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 7 Non-Resident Attorney Laura Wolk Slavis APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 8 Non-Resident Attorney Jordan T. Varberg APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 9 Non-Resident Attorney Amanda G. Dixon APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 10 Non-Resident Attorney Richard C. Osborne APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs YITZCHOK FRANKEL, JOSHUA GHAYOUM, EDEN SHEMUELIAN, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul D. Clement to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37640759) filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erin E. Murphy to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37640858) filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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(Attorney Matthew David Rowen added to party Yitzchok Frankel(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew David Rowen added to party Joshua Ghayoum(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew David Rowen added to party Eden Shemuelian(pty:pla))(Rowen, Matthew) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 25 Non-Resident Attorney Paul D. Clement APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 26 Non-Resident Attorney Erin E. Murphy APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian, designating Eric C Rassbach as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Darnell Hunt served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Gene D. Block served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Michael V. Drake served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Michael Beck served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Monroe Gorden, Jr served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Rick Braziel served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Regents of The University of California served on 6/13/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mohamed Madmoud, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Gene D. Block in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Darnell Hunt served on 6/14/2024, answer due 7/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Darnell Hunt in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Rick Braziel served on 6/17/2024, answer due 7/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Michael Beck served on 6/17/2024, answer due 7/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Michael V. Drake served on 6/17/2024, answer due 7/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Monroe Gorden, Jr served on 6/17/2024, answer due 7/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 39, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 40, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 41, Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), 42 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Filer ERRONEOUSLY attached a Blank "Un-Issued" AO 440 Summons form as main page to the Executed Proof of service. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Eden Shemuelian, Joshua Ghayoum, Yitzchok Frankel, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Danae Richardson, Authorized Representative in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. Motion set for hearing on 7/22/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 1 (Frankel), # 4 Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 1 (Ghayoum), # 6 Exhibit 2 (Ghayoum), # 7 Exhibit 3 (Ghayoum), # 8 Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 1 (Shemuelian), # 10 Exhibit 2 (Shemuelian), # 11 Exhibit 3 (Shemuelian), # 12 Exhibit 4 (Shemuelian), # 13 Exhibit 5 (Shemuelian), # 14 Exhibit 6 (Shemuelian), # 15 Exhibit 7 (Shemuelian), # 16 Exhibit 8 (Shemuelian), # 17 Exhibit 9 (Shemuelian), # 18 Exhibit 10 (Shemuelian), # 19 Exhibit 11 (Shemuelian), # 20 Exhibit 12 (Shemuelian), # 21 Exhibit 13 (Shemuelian), # 22 Exhibit 14 (Shemuelian), # 23 Exhibit 15 (Shemuelian), # 24 Exhibit 16 (Shemuelian), # 25 Exhibit 17 (Shemuelian), # 26 Exhibit 18 (Shemuelian), # 27 Exhibit 19 (Shemuelian), # 28 Exhibit 20 (Shemuelian), # 29 Exhibit 21 (Shemuelian), # 30 Exhibit 22 (Shemuelian), # 31 Exhibit 23 (Shemuelian), # 32 Exhibit 24 (Shemuelian), # 33 Exhibit 25 (Shemuelian), # 34 Exhibit 26 (Shemuelian), # 35 Exhibit 27 (Shemuelian), # 36 Exhibit 28 (Shemuelian), # 37 Declaration, # 38 Exhibit 1 (Rassbach), # 39 Exhibit 2 (Rassbach), # 40 Exhibit 3 (Rassbach), # 41 Exhibit 4 (Rassbach), # 42 Exhibit 5 (Rassbach), # 43 Exhibit 6 (Rassbach), # 44 Exhibit 7 (Rassbach), # 45 Exhibit 8 (Rassbach), # 46 Exhibit 9 (Rassbach), # 47 Exhibit 10 (Rassbach), # 48 Exhibit 11 (Rassbach), # 49 Exhibit 12 (Rassbach), # 50 Exhibit 13 (Rassbach), # 51 Exhibit 14 (Rassbach), # 52 Exhibit 15 (Rassbach), # 53 Exhibit 16 (Rassbach), # 54 Exhibit 17 (Rassbach), # 55 Exhibit 18 (Rassbach), # 56 Exhibit 19 (Rassbach), # 57 Exhibit 20 (Rassbach), # 58 Exhibit 21 (Rassbach), # 59 Exhibit 22 (Rassbach), # 60 Exhibit 23 (Rassbach), # 61 Exhibit 24 (Rassbach), # 62 Exhibit 25 (Rassbach), # 63 Exhibit 26 (Rassbach), # 64 Exhibit 27 (Rassbach), # 65 Exhibit 28 (Rassbach), # 66 Exhibit 29 (Rassbach), # 67 Exhibit 30 (Rassbach), # 68 Exhibit 31 (Rassbach), # 69 Exhibit 32 (Rassbach), # 70 Exhibit 33 (Rassbach), # 71 Exhibit 34 (Rassbach), # 72 Exhibit 35 (Rassbach), # 73 Exhibit 36 (Rassbach), # 74 Exhibit 37 (Rassbach), # 75 Exhibit 38 (Rassbach), # 76 Proposed Order) (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew Cowan counsel for Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. Adding Matthew R. Cowan as counsel of record for The Regents of the University of California; mcowan@omm.com Michael V. Drake; Gene D. Block; Darnell Hunt; Michael Beck; Monroe Gorden, Jr.; and Rick Braziel for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants The Regents of the University of California; mcowan@omm.com Michael V. Drake; Gene D. Block; Darnell Hunt; Michael Beck; Monroe Gorden, Jr.; and Rick Braziel. (Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Michael Beck(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Gene D. Block(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Rick Braziel(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Michael V. Drake(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Monroe Gorden, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Darnell Hunt(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Cowan added to party Regents of The University of California(pty:dft))(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND LOCAL RULE 7.1-1 NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California (Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

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STIPULATION to Continue the Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction; Briefing Schedule Stipulated Per Local Civil Rules and Initial Standing Order from July 22, 2024 to July 29, 2024 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 48 filed by Defendant Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew R. Cowan in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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Notice of Unavailability of Lead Counsel filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 19, 2024 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Of Matthew R. Cowan In Support Of Parties' Stipulation Extending Defendants' Time To Respond To Plaintiffs' Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

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ORDER APPROVING PARTIES' STIPULATION TO A CONTINUANCE OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FORPRELIMINARY INJUNCTION; BRIEFING SCHEDULE STIPULATED PER LOCAL CIVIL RULES ANDINITIAL STANDING ORDER 53 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Hearing of the Motion: 7/29/2024 at 9:00 AM 48 ; Opposition: 7/8/2024; Reply: 7/15/2024. (lc) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

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ORDER APPROVING PARTIES' STIPULATION EXTENDING DEFENDANTS' TIME TO RESPONDTO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT 53 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The request to extend Defendants The Regents of the University of California, Michael V. Drake, Gene D. Block, Darnell Hunt, Michael Beck, Monroe Gorden, Jr., and Rick Braziel's time to respond to complaint from July 5, 2024 to August 19, 2024 is GRANTED. (lc) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Anton Metlitsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37763371) filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer B. Sokoler to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37763718) filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Meaghan VerGow to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37763945) filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 56 Non-Resident Attorney Anton Metlitsky APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California, designating Matthew R. Cowan as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 57 Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer B. Sokoler APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California, designating Matthew R. Cowan as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

July 3, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: granting 58 Non-Resident Attorney Meaghan VerGow APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California, designating Matthew R. Cowan as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

July 3, 2024

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MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 48 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew R. Cowan, # 2 Cowan Exhibits, # 3 Declaration of Michael Beck, # 4 Beck Exhibits, # 5 Declaration Rick Braziel, # 6 Braziel Exhibits, # 7 Declaration of Monroe Gorden, Jr.)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

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July 8, 2024

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RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Matthew David Rowen on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney is a licensed California attorney, CSB 292292, admitted to this Court on 1/6/14, is active and in good standing. (lt) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 48 filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration)(Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

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First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Charles Furlonge Robinson on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Attorney Charles Furlonge Robinson added to party Regents of The University of California(pty:dft))(Robinson, Charles) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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Third NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Norman J Hamill on behalf of Defendant Regents of The University of California (Attorney Norman J Hamill added to party Regents of The University of California(pty:dft))(Hamill, Norman) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein counsel for Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. Adding Rhonda Goldstein as counsel of record for Defendants The Regents of the University of California; Michael V. Drake; Gene D. Block; Darnell Hunt; Michael Beck; Monroe Gorden, Jr.; and Rick Braziel for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants The Regents of the University of California; Michael V. Drake; Gene D. Block; Darnell Hunt; Michael Beck; Monroe Gorden, Jr.; and Rick Braziel. (Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Michael Beck(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Gene D. Block(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Rick Braziel(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Michael V. Drake(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Monroe Gorden, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Darnell Hunt(pty:dft), Attorney Rhonda Stewart Goldstein added to party Regents of The University of California(pty:dft))(Goldstein, Rhonda) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance, 65, Notice of Appearance 66 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

July 24, 2024

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Edward R Reines counsel for Amicus Parties Agudath Israel of America, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Adding Edward R. Reines as counsel of record for Agudath Israel of America and Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Amicus Curiae Agudath Israel of America and Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. (Attorney Edward R Reines added to party Agudath Israel of America(pty:am), Attorney Edward R Reines added to party Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America(pty:am))(Reines, Edward) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Brief of Amici Curiae filed by Amicus Curiae Agudath Israel of America, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Proposed Order) (Reines, Edward) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Amicus Curiae Agudath Israel of America, (Reines, Edward) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Amicus Curiae Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, (Reines, Edward) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Mark C. Scarsi re: MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 48 previously scheduled for 7/29/2024 at 9:00 AM has been rescheduled. The Court continues the hour of the Motion set for hearing on 7/29/2024 to 1:00 PM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. This is an in-person hearing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

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DECLARATION of Eric Rassbach In support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 48 filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 07/27/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED EX PARTE APPLICATION TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA AND THE UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA 70 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the application is GRANTED permitting the filing of the proposed amicus curiae brief. Amici shall file the brief separately to the docket. (rolm) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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Amicus Curiae Brief filed filed by Amicus Parties Agudath Israel of America, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. RE: Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 75 . (Reines, Edward) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

July 29, 2024

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MINUTES of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 48 ) hearing held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Counsel address the Court. The Court takes the Motion UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will be issued. The Court orders the parties to meet and confer to see if they can arrive at a stipulated injunction within a week. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Mark L. Rienzi, Eric C. Rassbach, and Amanda G. Dixon. Attorney for Defendant(s): Anton Metlitsky, Jennifer B. Sokoler, and Matthew Cowan. Courtroom Deputy: Stephen Montes Kerr. Time in Court: 51 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. (smo) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 29, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Meg Schilling at paralegals@becketlaw.org with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendant Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Kimberly D. Grotenrath at kgrotenrath@omm.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 07/29/2024. Electronic Court Recorder: JAMS CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPTION, phone number (661) 609-4528. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/20/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/30/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/28/2024. (yja) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

July 30, 2024

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 07/29/2024 re Transcript 80 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (yja) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/31/2024)

July 30, 2024

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SUPPLEMENT Memorandum & Proposed Order in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Rassbach, Eric) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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STATEMENT in Response to the Court's July 29, 2024 Directive filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California re: Motion Hearing,, 77 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Defendants' Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to File Amicus Brief filed by Amicus Curiae Faculty for Justice in Palestine - UCLA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Mark A. Kleiman added to party Faculty for Justice in Palestine - UCLA(pty:bkmov)) (Kleiman, Mark) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE-UCLA AND NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Movant Faculty for Justice in Palestine - UCLA (Kleiman, Mark) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF ON BEHALF OF FACULTY FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE UCLA 84 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Application is GRANTED permitting the filing of the proposed amicus curiaebrief. Amici shall file the brief separately to the docket. (lc) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

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STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Gene D. Block answer now due 9/4/2024; Darnell Hunt answer now due 9/4/2024; Monroe Gorden, Jr answer now due 9/4/2024; Michael Beck answer now due 9/4/2024; Regents of The University of California answer now due 9/4/2024; Rick Braziel answer now due 9/4/2024; Michael V. Drake answer now due 9/4/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant Gene D. Block; Darnell Hunt; Monroe Gorden, Jr; Michael Beck; Regents of The University of California; Rick Braziel; Michael V. Drake. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Anton Metlitsky in Support of Parties' Stipulation Extending Defendants' Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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Amicus Curiae Brief filed filed by Amicus Faculty for Justice in Palestine - UCLA. RE: Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief, 86 . (Kleiman, Mark) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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ORDER RE: MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 48 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: 1. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFIC DISCUSSION RE COURT'S ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEREIN; COURT DOES NOT REQUIRE SECURITY; UCLA'S REQUEST A STAY OF ANY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PENDING APPEAL IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE). CONCLUSION: "If a movant makes a sufficient demonstration on all four Winter factors (three when as here the third and fourth factors are merged), a court must not shrink from its obligation to enforce [movant's] constitutional rights, regardless of the constitutional right as issue." Baird, 81 F.4th at 1041 (cleaned up). Thus, the Court orders: Defendants Drake, Block, Hunt, Beck, Gordon, and Braziel ("Defendants") are prohibited from offering any ordinarily available programs, activities, or campus areas to students if Defendants know the ordinarily available programs, activities, or campus areas are not fully and equally accessible to Jewish students. 2. Defendants are prohibited from knowingly allowing or facilitating the exclusion of Jewish students from ordinarily available portions of UCLA's programs, activities, and campus areas, whether as a result of a de-escalation strategy or otherwise. 3. On or before August 15, 2024, Defendants shall instruct Student Affairs Mitigator/Monitor ("SAM") and any and all campus security teams (including without limitation UCPD and UCLA Security) that they are not to aid or participate in any obstruction of access for Jewish students to ordinarily available programs, activities, and campus areas. 4. For purposes of this order, all references to the exclusion of Jewish students shall include exclusion of Jewish students based on religious beliefs concerning the Jewish state of Israel. 5. Nothing in this order prevents Defendants from excluding Jewish students from ordinarily available programs, activities, and campus areas pursuant to UCLA code of conduct standards applicable to all UCLA students. 5. Absent a stay of this injunction by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, this preliminary injunction shall take effect on August 15, 2024, and remain in effect pending trial in this action or further order of this Court or the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. (lc) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Aug. 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 2024

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ORDER APPROVING PARTIES' STIPULATION EXTENDING DEFENDANTS' TIME TO RESPONDTO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT FROM AUGUST 19, 2024 5O SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 87 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (lc) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Aug. 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. Appeal of Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,,,,, 89 . (Appeal Fee - $605 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38025512.) (Attachments: # 1 Representation Statement)(Cowan, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

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Aug. 14, 2024

Aug. 14, 2024

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NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 24-5003 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 91 as to Defendants Michael Beck, Gene D. Block, Rick Braziel, Michael V. Drake, Monroe Gorden, Jr, Darnell Hunt, Regents of The University of California. (car) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Aug. 15, 2024

Aug. 15, 2024

PACER
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ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 91 filed by Darnell Hunt, Michael Beck, Regents of The University of California, Gene D. Block, Michael V. Drake, Rick Braziel, Monroe Gorden, Jr.. CCA # 24-5003. Appellants' motion for voluntary dismissal is granted. This case is dismissed. Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). This order served on the district court acts as the mandate of this court. (mat) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

Clearinghouse
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Richard C Osborne counsel for Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. Richard C. Osborne is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, Eden Shemuelian. (Osborne, Richard) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 5, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Jewish students at UCLA

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

President of the University of California, State

University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Los Angeles), State

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

42 U.S.C. § 1985

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Free Exercise Clause

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Order Duration: 2024 - None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism