Case: N. v. Governor Ronald Desantis

0:21-cv-61344 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: June 29, 2021

Closed Date: Dec. 19, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a case about gender equality in school sports. On June 29, 2021, a 13-year-old transgender girl filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Represented by Human Rights Campaign Fund, the plaintiff sued Florida High School Athletic Association, Broward County School Board, and the Florida State Board of Education under the Equal Protection Clause and Substantive Due Process Clause, as well as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C.…

This is a case about gender equality in school sports. On June 29, 2021, a 13-year-old transgender girl filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Represented by Human Rights Campaign Fund, the plaintiff sued Florida High School Athletic Association, Broward County School Board, and the Florida State Board of Education under the Equal Protection Clause and Substantive Due Process Clause, as well as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. Tde plaintiff challenged SB 1028, titled “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” which mandates that participation in school-sponsored girls’ or women’s sports teams in public secondary schools and postsecondary institutions must be based on a student’s biological sex assigned at birth, as stated on an original birth certificate. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief, nominal damages, costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees. 

On August 23, 2021, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss. 

On September 21, 2021, a cisgender female student-athlete filed a motion to intervene. The motion was denied March 30, 2023 because she was no longer a student-athlete.

On January 31, 2022, the court denied the motion to dismiss. The Eleventh Circuit had an en banc oral argument scheduled for the next month in Adams v. The School Board of St. Johns County, Florida, a case challenging a school district's policy of sex-separated bathrooms for public school students under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. The court in this case reasoned that the Eleventh Circuit’s decision might materially affect the results in this case. Accordingly, in addition to denying the motion to dismiss, the court stayed the case and administratively closed it pending the Eleventh Circuit’s ruling. 

On January 6, 2023, the case was reopened, and the defendants filed a renewed motion to dismiss with prejudice on February 10, 2023.On November 6, 2023, the court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss. The court reasoned that (1) SB 1028 did not violate Title IX because it allowed separation based on biological sex, (2) SB 1028 did not violate the Equal Protection Clause because the governmental interest of promoting equal athletic opportunities for females is important, and SB 1028 was substantially related to that interest as there are physiological differences between males and females, and (3) SB 1028 did not violate Substantive Due Process (right to privacy) because it did not require disclosure of private information.

However, the court allowed the plaintiff to amend their claim, and the plaintiff filed the first amended and supplemental complaint on January 11, 2024. In the amended complaint, the plaintiff strengthened the Equal Protection claim, adding more details on the issue of discriminatory animus.

On February 14, 2024, the defendant filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which was granted on December 19, 2024. The court, considering factors such as disparate impact, foreseeability, historical background, legislative process, and availability of alternatives, rejected the view that SB 1028 was enacted with invidious discriminatory intent against transgender girls. In the same order the court dismissed the case. 

The case is now closed

Summary Authors

Haruno Fukatsu (4/8/2025)

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Judge(s)

Altman, Roy Kalman (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Jessica DeBono (Florida)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baldi, Maxwell A. (Florida)

Bangert, Ryan (Florida)

Barday, Shireen A. (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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0:21-cv-61344

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Complaint
137

0:21-cv-61344

Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 2023

Order/Opinion

701 F.Supp.3d 1244

140

0:21-cv-61344

First Amended and Supplemental Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

Complaint
169

0:21-cv-61344

Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 5165857

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60024223/n-v-governor-ronald-desantis/

Last updated Aug. 7, 2025, 4:24 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis, Superintendent Robert Runcie. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-14807910, filed by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s))(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 06/29/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summon(s)

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June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Clearinghouse
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Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Roy K. Altman and Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jao) (Entered: 06/30/2021)

June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis, Superintendent Robert Runcie. (jao) (Entered: 06/30/2021)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

PACER
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Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Rosalyn Richter, Kent A. Yalowitz, Jason, Starr, Sarah Warbelow, mailing date June 30, 2021, (pt) (Entered: 06/30/2021)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Rosalyn Richter. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-14813354 by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 7/15/2021 (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

RECAP
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jason Starr. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-14813458 by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 7/15/2021 (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Sarah Warbelow. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-14813478 by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 7/15/2021 (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Kent Yalowitz. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-14813496 by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 7/15/2021 (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Compliance with Section 86.091, Florida Statutes by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021

PACER
10

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 6 7 8 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Rosalyn Richter, Jason Starr, Sarah Warbelow, and Kent Yalowitz may appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating to the proceedings in this matter. The Clerk is directed to provide notice of electronic filings to Rosalyn Richter, at Rosalyn.Richter@arnoldporter.com; to Jason Starr, at Jason.Starr@hrc.org; to Sarah Warbelow, at Sarah.Warbelow@hrc.org; and to Kent Yalowitz, at Kent.Yalowitz@arnoldporter.com. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 7/6/2021. (hhr) (Entered: 07/06/2021)

July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021

PACER

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 AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021

PACER
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ORDER IN CASES WITH MULTIPLE PLAINTIFFS AND MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 7/1/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 07/07/2021)

July 7, 2021

July 7, 2021

RECAP
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Attorney General Ashley Moody served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Broward County School Board served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Florida High School Athletic Association served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Florida State Board of Education served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Commissioner Richard Corcoran served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Superintendent Robert Runcie served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Gary N., Jessica N., D. N.. Governor Ronald Desantis served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2021)

July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Barry Adam Postman on behalf of Florida High School Athletic Association. Attorney Barry Adam Postman added to party Florida High School Athletic Association (pty:dft). (Postman, Barry) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ashley Hoffman Lukis on behalf of Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. Attorney Ashley Hoffman Lukis added to party Commissioner Richard Corcoran(pty:dft), Attorney Ashley Hoffman Lukis added to party Florida State Board of Education(pty:dft). (Lukis, Ashley) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
21

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andre Velosy Bardos on behalf of Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. Attorney Andre Velosy Bardos added to party Commissioner Richard Corcoran(pty:dft), Attorney Andre Velosy Bardos added to party Florida State Board of Education(pty:dft). (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Raymond Frederick Treadwell on behalf of Governor Ronald Desantis. Attorney Raymond Frederick Treadwell added to party Governor Ronald Desantis(pty:dft). (Treadwell, Raymond) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
23

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer by Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Leonard E. Ireland, Jr on behalf of Florida High School Athletic Association. Attorney Leonard E. Ireland, Jr added to party Florida High School Athletic Association (pty:dft). (Ireland, Leonard) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Anastasia Protopapadakis on behalf of Broward County School Board, Superintendent Robert Runcie. Attorney Anastasia Protopapadakis added to party Broward County School Board(pty:dft), Attorney Anastasia Protopapadakis added to party Superintendent Robert Runcie(pty:dft). (Protopapadakis, Anastasia) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER
26

RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer (PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT) filed by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Replies due by 7/23/2021. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer filed by Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis, Superintendent Robert Runcie. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 07/16/2021)

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 23 the Defendants Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer. The Defendants shall file their response to the Complaint by August 23, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 7/18/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 07/18/2021)

July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021

PACER
29

Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Broward County School Board, Superintendent Robert Runcie (Protopapadakis, Anastasia) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. (Lukis, Ashley) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 30 the State Board of Education and Commissioner Corcoran's Unopposed Motions for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Motion to Dismiss shall be no longer than 30 pages. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 8/19/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 08/19/2021)

Aug. 19, 2021

Aug. 19, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Aug. 19, 2021

Aug. 19, 2021

PACER
32

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joshua Elliott Pratt on behalf of Governor Ronald Desantis. Attorney Joshua Elliott Pratt added to party Governor Ronald Desantis(pty:dft). (Pratt, Joshua) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

Aug. 23, 2021

Aug. 23, 2021

PACER
33

MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, ( Responses due by 9/7/2021) by Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis, Superintendent Robert Runcie. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

Aug. 23, 2021

Aug. 23, 2021

RECAP
34

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dennis Allan Grossman on behalf of Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida, Inc.. Attorney Dennis Allan Grossman added to party Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida, Inc.(pty:am). (Grossman, Dennis) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Dismissal of Complaint - by Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief)(Grossman, Dennis) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

1 Proposed Amicus Brief

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Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

RECAP
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Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 08/25/2021)

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

PACER
37

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposed Scheduling Order and Conference Report by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 9/13/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

Aug. 30, 2021

Aug. 30, 2021

PACER
38

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 36 the Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for an Extension to Time to Respond to the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. The Plaintiff shall file a Response by September 20, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 8/31/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 08/31/2021)

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 37 the Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File the Joint Proposed Scheduling Order and Conference Report. The Joint Proposed Scheduling Order and Conference Report shall be filed no later than September 9, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 8/31/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 08/31/2021)

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Aug. 31, 2021

Aug. 31, 2021

PACER
40

Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order - Joint Proposed Scheduling Order)(Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 09/09/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order - Joint Proposed Scheduling Order

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Sept. 9, 2021

Sept. 9, 2021

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ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 6/20/2022 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Roy K. Altman., Calendar Call set for 6/14/2022 01:45 PM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Roy K. Altman., Amended Pleadings due by 11/2/2021., Discovery due by 2/22/2022., Expert Discovery due by 2/22/2022., Joinder of Parties due by 11/2/2021., Mediation Deadline 3/8/2022., In Limine Motions due by 5/26/2022., Dispositive Motions due by 6/22/2022., Motions due by 6/22/2022., Pretrial Stipulation due by 6/6/2022.) Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 9/14/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 09/14/2021)

Sept. 14, 2021

Sept. 14, 2021

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STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice as to Defendant Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 09/16/2021)

Sept. 16, 2021

Sept. 16, 2021

PACER
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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 35 the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Dismissal of Complaint. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 9/20/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

Sept. 20, 2021

Sept. 20, 2021

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, filed by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Replies due by 9/27/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 20, 2021

Sept. 20, 2021

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RESPONSE in Support re 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, - Pursuant to Court Order Today (ECF 43), Brief Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint - filed by Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida, Inc.. (Grossman, Dennis) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

Sept. 20, 2021

Sept. 20, 2021

RECAP

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Sept. 20, 2021

Sept. 20, 2021

PACER
46

MOTION to Intervene by Selina Soule. Attorney Joseph Scott Van de Bogart added to party Selina Soule(pty:intv). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Selina Soule In Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Exhibit B - Intervenor Selina Soule's Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Selina Soule In Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Exhibit B - Intervenor Selina Soule's Motion to Dismiss

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Christiana Holcomb. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-15028728 by Selina Soule. Responses due by 10/5/2021 (Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jonathan Scruggs. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-15028736 by Selina Soule. Responses due by 10/5/2021 (Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Ryan Bangert. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-15028747 by Selina Soule. Responses due by 10/5/2021 (Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2021)

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 44 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Lukis, Ashley) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

Sept. 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021

PACER
51

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 47 48 and 49 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Christiana Holcomb, Jonathan Scruggs, and Ryan Bangert may appear and participate in this action on behalf of Proposed-Intervenor Selina Soule. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to Christiana Holcomb, at cholcomb@adflegal.org; to Jonathan Scruggs, at jscruggs@adflegal.org; and to Ryan Bangert at rbangert@adflegal.org. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 9/22/2021. (hhr) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

Sept. 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021

PACER

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

Sept. 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 50 the Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File Reply. The Defendants shall file their Reply by October 12, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 9/24/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

Sept. 24, 2021

Sept. 24, 2021

PACER
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Order re 42 Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice as to Defendant Superintendent of Broward County Schools. Superintendent Robert Runcie (in his official capacity as Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools) is hereby terminated from the case. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 9/24/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

Sept. 24, 2021

Sept. 24, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

Sept. 24, 2021

Sept. 24, 2021

PACER
54

STIPULATION to Extend Time to Exchange Rule 26 Disclosures by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 09/30/2021)

Sept. 30, 2021

Sept. 30, 2021

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 MOTION to Intervene by Selina Soule filed by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Replies due by 10/12/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 4, 2021

Oct. 4, 2021

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STRICKEN per DE 58 NOTICE by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. Proposed Consent Order Extending Mediator Selection Deadline (Ross, Jason) Modified on 10/5/2021 (jao). (Entered: 10/04/2021)

Oct. 4, 2021

Oct. 4, 2021

PACER
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Clerks Notice to Filer re 56 Notice (Other). Proposed Order Docketed as Main Document; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED - Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then resubmit the proposed order as instructed in the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures (jao) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

Oct. 5, 2021

Oct. 5, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Striking 56 Notice (Other) filed by Jessica N., Gary N., D. N. by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

Oct. 5, 2021

Oct. 5, 2021

PACER
59

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time of Mediator Selection Deadline by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 10/19/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 10/05/2021)

Oct. 5, 2021

Oct. 5, 2021

PACER

Clerks Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney

Oct. 5, 2021

Oct. 5, 2021

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60

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 59 the Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time for the Mediator Selection Deadline. The parties shall select a mediator and inform the Court of their selection by October 26, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 10/6/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

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61

Joint MOTION for clarification 41 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, by Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. Responses due by 10/26/2021 (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

Oct. 12, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021

RECAP
62

REPLY to Response to Motion re 46 MOTION to Intervene filed by Selina Soule. (Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

Oct. 12, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021

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63

REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, filed by Broward County School Board, Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State Board of Education, Governor Ronald Desantis. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

Oct. 12, 2021

Oct. 12, 2021

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64

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: granting 61 Joint Motion for Clarification of the Scheduling Order. Amended Pleadings due by 11/2/2021. Discovery due by 2/22/2022. Expert Discovery due by 2/22/2022. Joinder of Parties due by 11/2/2021. Mediation Deadline 3/8/2022. Dispositive Motions due by 4/4/2022. In Limine Motions due by 5/26/2022. Motions due by 4/4/2022. Pretrial Stipulation due by 6/6/2022. Calendar Call set for 6/14/2022 01:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Roy K. Altman. Jury Trial set for 6/20/2022 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Roy K. Altman. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 10/13/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

Oct. 14, 2021

Oct. 14, 2021

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Hearings reset see DE 64 : Bench Trial set for 6/20/2022 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Roy K. Altman. Calendar Call set for 6/14/2022 01:45 PM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Roy K. Altman. (jao)

Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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Hearing(s) set in error terminated re Jury Trial. (jao)

Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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65

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulated Protective Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 10/19/2021)

1 Proposed Stipulated Protective Order

View on PACER

Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 19, 2021

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66

Joint MOTION for Entry of Rule 502(d) Order by Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Florida State Board of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/20/2021)

Oct. 20, 2021

Oct. 20, 2021

PACER
67

ORDER ON DISCLOSURE OF PRIVILEGED INFORMATION: granting 66 Joint Motion for Entry of Rule 502(d) Order. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 10/21/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 10/21/2021)

Oct. 21, 2021

Oct. 21, 2021

PACER
68

PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 10/22/2021. See attached document for full details. (hhr) (Entered: 10/22/2021)

Oct. 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

RECAP
69

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order re 60 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 11/8/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

Oct. 25, 2021

Oct. 25, 2021

PACER
70

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 69 the Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File the Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order. The parties shall file the Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order by November 3, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 10/27/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

PACER
71

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order re 70 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 11/15/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

PACER
72

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Pleadings by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N.. Responses due by 11/15/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Jason) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

PACER
73

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 71 the Unopposed Motion for an Extension to Time to File the Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order. The parties shall file the Proposed Mediation Scheduling Order by November 24, 2021. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 11/1/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

PACER
74

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 72 the Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to Amend the Pleadings. The deadline to amend is extended to within 5 business days after the Court issues its order on the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Any such amendments will be limited to the issues arising from the order the Court will enter on the Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 11/1/2021. (kmz) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Nov. 2, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Nov. 2, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

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75

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ashley Hoffman Lukis on behalf of Governor Ronald Desantis. Attorney Ashley Hoffman Lukis added to party Governor Ronald Desantis(pty:dft). (Lukis, Ashley) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

PACER
76

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andre Velosy Bardos on behalf of Governor Ronald Desantis. Attorney Andre Velosy Bardos added to party Governor Ronald Desantis(pty:dft). (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

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77

NOTICE by D. N., Gary N., Jessica N. Joint Notice of Selection of Mediator (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

PACER
78

Clerks Notice to Filer re 77 Notice (Other). Parties/Mediator Not Added; ERROR - The Filer failed to add all parties from the complaint/petition/removal, etc. or the mediator. Filer is instructed to file a Notice of Entry of Parties Listed into CM/ECF and add the additional parties/mediator. (jao) (Entered: 11/16/2021)

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

PACER

Clerks Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

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79

Notice of Entry of Parties Listed NOTE: New Filer(s) will appear twice, since they are also a new party in the case. New Filer(s)/Party(s): David H. Lichter. (Ross, Jason) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

PACER
80

ORDER Scheduling Mediation before David H. Lichter. Mediation Hearing set for 1/25/2022 09:30 AM Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 11/17/2021. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

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81

GENERAL ORDER ON DISCOVERY OBJECTIONS AND PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 1/4/2022. See attached document for full details. (hhr) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

Jan. 4, 2022

Jan. 4, 2022

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 29, 2021

Closing Date: Dec. 19, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A 13-year-old transgender girl

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Florida High School Athletic Association, State

Broward County School Board (Broward), County

Florida State Board of Education, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

Transgender: Sports