Case: Carroll Independent School District v. United States Department of Education

Sandra Battle & T.E. Wheeler

Catherine E. Lhamon and Vanita Gupta

United States Department of Education

COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Carroll Independent School District. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-14634899) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C) (Davis, Timothy) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

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NOTICE of Civil Cover Sheet re: 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by Carroll Independent School District (Davis, Timothy) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Carroll Independent School District. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Davis, Timothy) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14635282) filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Langhofer, Tyson) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14635518) filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14635627) filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Scruggs, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

ORDER: the Court ORDERS Plaintiff to confer with Defendants and agree on a briefing schedule for the impending motion. The parties are to file a joint notice outlining the agreed briefing schedule no later than May 31, 2024. The Court DIRECTS Plaintiff to send this order to Defendants no later than May 24, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/21/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 4 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Tyson Langhofer. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/21/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mathew Hoffmann. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/21/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Scruggs. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/21/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (wxc) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

***INCORRECT ENTRY PER FILER - SEE DOC 14 FOR CORRECTED VERSION*** AFFIDAVIT of Service for ECF Nos. 1-12 served on United States of America, United States Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, Catherine E. Lhamon, United States Department of Justice, Merrick B. Garland, Kristen Clarke on May 22, 2024. (Hoffmann, Mathew) Modified TEXT on 5/24/2024 (mmw). (Entered: 05/24/2024)

CORRECTED AFFIDAVIT of Service for ECF Nos. 1-12 served on United States of America, United States Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, Catherine E. Lhamon, United States Department of Justice, Merrick B. Garland, Kristen Clarke on May 22, 2024. (Hoffmann, Mathew) Modified on 5/24/2024 (mmw). (Entered: 05/24/2024)

MOTION for Injunction (), MOTION to delay the effective date filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 16 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

NOTICE of Parties' briefing schedule for motion to delay effective date and for preliminary injunction re: 7 Order, filed by Carroll Independent School District (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

ORDER: After due consideration, the Court finds the parties proposed schedule to be appropriate for this case and ORDERS as follows: Responses due by 6/20/2024. Replies due by 7/5/2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/31/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Tulis on behalf of Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

NOTICE of Filing of Motion to Consolidate filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) - Motion to Consolidate Cases) (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

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NOTICE of Filing Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Consolidate re: 21 Notice (Other), filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Carroll ISD's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Consolidate and Proposed Order) (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

NOTICE of Order Denying Consolidation re: 22 Notice (Other), 21 Notice (Other), filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Order Denying Consolidation) (Thompson, Natalie) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Without Local Counsel filed by State of California with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Party State of California added.Attorney Nimrod Pitsker Elias added to party State of California(pty:am) (Elias, Nimrod) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania's (Proposed Amici States) Unopposed 24 Motion for Leave to Appear Without Local Counsel. The Court exercises its discretion to GRANT leave to file the amicus curiae brief. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/13/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Motion for Leave To Exceed Page Limit) filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed 26 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. The Court ORDERS that the Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/18/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

RESPONSE filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re: 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 28 Response/Objection, Brief in Support of Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Motion To Delay Effective Date and for Preliminary Injunction (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by State of California re 28 Response/Objection, of Amici States California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion to Delay Effective Date and for Preliminary Injunction (Elias, Nimrod) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF TEXAS VALUES filed by Texas Values with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF TEXAS VALUES)Attorney Kevin Harold Fulton, Jr added to party Texas Values(pty:am) (Fulton, Kevin) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply With Excess Pages filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

ORDER granting 32 : Before the Court is Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply with Excess Pages (ECF No. 32 ), filed June 24, 2024. Plaintiff requests to file a brief of up to 15 pages in support of their reply to Defendants' response. Noting that the motion is unopposed and finding good cause therein, the Court ORDERS that the Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/25/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

ORDER denying 31 : Before the Court is the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Values in Support (ECF No. 31 ), filed June 24, 2024. Texas Values seeks leave to file an amicus curiae brief in support of Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and a stay of the effective date. ECF No. 31 at 1. Local Rule 7.1(b) requires a Certificate of Conference on any such motion. Because the motion lacks this procedural requirement, the Court DENIES the motion. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/25/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

ORDER: Motion Hearing set for 7/8/2024 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2nd Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Reed C. O'Connor. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/27/2024) (adf) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

REPLY filed by Carroll Independent School District re: 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date, 36 Reply in Support of Motion (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Pardis Gheibi on behalf of Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF TEXAS VALUES filed by Texas Values with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF TEXAS VALUES) (Fulton, Kevin) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is the Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. The Court exercises its discretion to GRANT leave to file the amicus curiae brief. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/2/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF in Support filed by Texas Values re 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (mmw) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reed C. O'Connor: Motion Hearing held on 7/8/2024 re 15 Motion for Injunction, Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Carroll Independent School District. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Allison Allman, Timothy Davis, Natalie Thompson, Mathew Hoffmann; Defense - Pardis Gheibi. (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (No exhibits) Time in Court - 2:32. (chmb) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

ORDER granting in part and deferring in part 15 Plaintiff's Motion to Delay Effective Date and for Preliminary Injunction. See order for details. Cross-supplemental briefs SHALL be submitted no later than July 18, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/11/2024) (chmb) Modified type on 7/12/2024 (mmw). (Entered: 07/11/2024)

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

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Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Motions Proceedings held on 7.8.24 before Judge Reed C. O'Connor. Court Reporter/Transcriber Zoie Williams, Telephone number 817.850.6630. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (156 pages) Redaction Request due 8/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/19/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/16/2024. (zow) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed 44 Motion to Extend Deadline for Responding to Plaintiffs' Complaint. The Court GRANTS the requested relief. Accordingly, Defendants must respond by August 13, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/18/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae filed by Texas Public Policy Foundation with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Party Texas Public Policy Foundation added.Attorney Robert Earl Henneke added to party Texas Public Policy Foundation(pty:am) (Henneke, Robert) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 28 Response/Objection, Defendants' Supplemental Brief in Response to the Court's Questions (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date supplemental brief (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is the Unopposed 47 Motion for the Goldwater Institute and the Texas Public Policy Foundation to Participate as Amicus Curiae. The Court exercises its discretion to GRANT leave to file the amicus curiae brief. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/19/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Goldwater Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation re 15 MOTION for Injunction (), MOTION to delay the effective date (mmw) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Texas Values re 15 MOTION for Injunction MOTION to delay the effective date (Fulton, Kevin) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

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RESPONSE filed by Carroll Independent School District re: 53 Notice (Other), (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

ORDER: The Court granted a preliminary injunction to Carroll ISD, but deferred ruling on the simultaneous 15 request for a stay of the Final Rule's effective date under 5 U.S.C. § 705 pending further briefing. The Court DENIES this request. The Court ORDERS that this case will be adjudicated on an expedited schedule in the interests of justice. The parties SHALL submit a joint schedule for expedited resolution of this matter by no later than August 7, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 7/31/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

NOTICE of Joint Schedule for Expedited Resolution re: 55 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,, Terminate Motions,, filed by Carroll Independent School District (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is the parties' Joint Notice Outlining Schedule for Expedited Resolution (ECF No. 56 ), filed on August 7, 2024. After due consideration, the Court finds the parties' proposed schedule to be appropriate for this case and ORDERS (see order for further details). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 8/8/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 59 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Motion for Leave To Exceed Page Limit) filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

ORDER : Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed 61 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. Noting that the motion is unopposed and finding good cause therein, the Court ORDERS that the Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 9/3/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 43 Order on Motion for Injunction,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, to the Fifth Circuit by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice. T.O. form to appellant electronically at Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 1) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 2) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 3) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 68 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 4) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 5) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 6) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 71 Appendix in Support,, 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 7) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 72 Appendix in Support,, 71 Appendix in Support,, 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 8) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 72 Appendix in Support,, 71 Appendix in Support,, 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 73 Appendix in Support,, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 9) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 72 Appendix in Support,, 71 Appendix in Support,, 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 74 Appendix in Support,, 73 Appendix in Support,, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 10) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re 72 Appendix in Support,, 71 Appendix in Support,, 68 Appendix in Support, 69 Appendix in Support, 67 Appendix in Support, 65 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 74 Appendix in Support,, 73 Appendix in Support,, 66 Appendix in Support, 70 Appendix in Support,, 75 Appendix in Support,, 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Part 11) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

RESPONSE filed by Carroll Independent School District re: 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Carroll Independent School District re 77 Response/Objection (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

USCA Case Number 24-10824 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for 63 Notice of Appeal, filed by Merrick B Garland, United States Department of Justice, Catherine E. LHamon, Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, United States Department of Education. (tle) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limit filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

ORDER : Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed 80 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. The Court ORDERS that the Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 9/18/2024) (mmw) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

REPLY filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice re: 64 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS, AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Gheibi, Pardis) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Record on Appeal for USCA5 24-10824 (related to 63 appeal): Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA) is certified, 1 Volume(s) electronic transcript,. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Licensed attorneys must have filed an appearance in the USCA5 case and be registered for electronic filing in the USCA5 to access the paginated eROA in the USCA5 ECF system. (Take these steps immediately if you have not already done so. Once you have filed the notice of appearance and/or USCA5 ECF registration, it may take up to 3 business days for the circuit to notify the district clerk that we may grant you access to the eROA in the USCA5 ECF system.) To access the paginated record, log in to the USCA5 ECF system, and under the Utilities menu, select Electronic Record on Appeal. Pro se litigants may request a copy of the record by contacting the appeals deputy in advance to arrange delivery. (tle)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Carroll Independent School District (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Judgment) (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

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ORDER: In light of the executive branch's reevaluations, the parties are ORDERED to submit a joint status report on whether the case is moot, on or before February 25, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/11/2025) (mmw) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Carroll Independent School District. (Hoffmann, Mathew) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS Carroll ISD's 58 Motion for Summary Judgment, DENIES Defendants' 64 Cross-Motion, and VACATES the Final Rule. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/19/2025) (mmw) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

JUDGMENT : The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's 58 Motion for Summary Judgment and DENIES Defendants' 64 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court VACATES and SETS ASIDE the Final Rule titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, 34 C.F.R. § 106 (2024). All other relief not expressly granted herein is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/19/2025) (mmw) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, Merrick B Garland, Catherine E. LHamon, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Justice with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kopplin-DOJ, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ORDER: Having reviewed Defendants' Unopposed 88 Motion to Withdraw Rebecca Kopplin as Counsel, the Court hereby GRANTS the Motion. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/6/2025) (mmw) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

ORDER of USCA No. 24-10824 as to 63 Notice of Appeal, filed by Merrick B Garland, United States Department of Justice, Catherine E. LHamon, Miguel Cardona, Kristen Clarke, United States Department of Education. Under FED. R. APP. P. 42(B), the appeal is dismissed as of March 19, 2025, pursuant to the joint motion of the parties. (Attachments: # 1 USCA5 Cover Letter) (tle) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

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MOTION to Intervene and Brief in Support filed by A Better Balance with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration) (Mandel, Roger) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by A Better Balance. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Mandel, Roger) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15369236) filed by A Better Balance (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Service)Attorney Alexandra Z. Brodsky added to party A Better Balance(pty:intvd) (Brodsky, Alexandra) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15370852) filed by A Better Balance (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) List of Court Admissions, # 2 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing) (Kimmel, Adele) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 93 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Alexandra Z. Brodsky. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/28/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 94 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Adele P. Kimmel. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/28/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

MOTION to Extend Time to file notice of appeal filed by A Better Balance with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Brodsky, Alexandra) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice