Case: CompassCare v. Cuomo

1:19-cv-01409 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Filed Date: Nov. 14, 2019

Closed Date: April 2, 2025

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Case Summary

This case involves a challenge to a New York labor law prohibiting an employer from taking certain actions based on an individual or a dependent's reproductive health decision making.  On November 14, 2019, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, and National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, a group of non-profit religious organizations (collectively, “CompassCare”) filed suit in the Northern District of New York. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom and private counsel, Compas…

This case involves a challenge to a New York labor law prohibiting an employer from taking certain actions based on an individual or a dependent's reproductive health decision making. 

On November 14, 2019, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, and National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, a group of non-profit religious organizations (collectively, “CompassCare”) filed suit in the Northern District of New York. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom and private counsel, CompassCare sued the Governor of New York, the Attorney General of New York, and the Commissioner of the Labor Department of New York (collectively, “New York”). CompassCare alleged that a recently passed New York Bill violated their First Amendment rights to free speech, religious association and religious expression, as well as their Fourteenth Amendment due process rights on account of being overly vague. The bill at-issue, SB 660, prohibited employers from requiring an employee to sign any sort of document purporting to require the employee to make, or not make, certain reproductive health care decisions and required employers to inform their employees of their legal rights. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief. The case was assigned to Judge Thomas J. McAvoy.

On June 5, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part CompassCare’s motion for preliminary injunction. It enjoined the “notice” provision, that is the statutory requirement that employee handbooks include certain information regarding employee rights and remedies under the Act, and denied all other parts. In the same order, the court granted in part and denied in part New York’s motion to dismiss; it denied with respect to CompassCare’s free speech claims as it related to the notice provision, but granted the motion to dismiss in all other respects. 

On May 21, 2021, New York and CompassCare filed cross motions for summary judgment. On March 29, 2022 the court granted CompassCare’s motion for summary judgement and denied New York’s. The court issued a permanent injunction barring enforcement of the statute’s mandate that employee handbooks include certain information regarding employee rights and remedies under the Act. In his opinion, Judge McAvoy reasoned that this statutory requirement constituted compelled speech and was not sufficiently narrowly tailored to survive a strict scrutiny analysis. 

Both parties appealed the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. On January 2, 2025 the Second Circuit issued a decision affirming the lower court’s dismissal of CompassCare’s free speech and free exercise claims but vacating the dismissal of CompassCare’s expressive-association claims and the grant of summary judgment for CompassCare on the notice provision. The Second Circuit vacated the permanent injunction, and it vacated for further proceedings. The Second Circuit found that plaintiffs’ expressive-association claim should have been analyzed under a recently decided case, Slattery v. Hochul, and so remanded for a decision consistent with Slattery. It also found that the notice provision was not unconstitutional compelled speech because it was limited to the purely factual and uncontroversial information about the State’s employment laws. 

On remand the case was assigned to Judge Anne M. Nardacci. 

On March 26, 2025 plaintiffs filed a stipulation of dismissal which the court granted on April 2, 2025. 

This case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Daria Wick (4/3/2025)

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Judge(s)

McAvoy, Thomas James (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Connelly, Kenneth (New York)

Cortman, David A. (New York)

Theriot, Kevin (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Kerwin, Adrienne J. (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:19-cv-01409

Verified Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Nov. 14, 2019

Nov. 14, 2019

Complaint
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Decision and Order

June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

Order/Opinion

465 F.Supp.3d 122

53

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Decision and Order

March 29, 2022

March 29, 2022

Order/Opinion

594 F.Supp.3d 515

124-1

22-00951

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

CompassCare v. Hochul

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16473786/compasscare-v-cuomo/

Last updated Aug. 16, 2025, 7:10 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Andrew M. Cuomo, Lettia James, Roberta Reardon (Filing fee $400 receipt number ANYNDC-4943752) filed by First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(mgh) (Entered: 11/15/2019)

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6 Civil Cover Sheet

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Nov. 14, 2019

Nov. 14, 2019

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued as to Letitia James, # 2 Summons Issued as to Roberta Reardon)(mgh) (Entered: 11/15/2019)

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

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G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 2/20/2020 09:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 2/13/2020. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (mgh) (Entered: 11/15/2019)

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

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NOTICE of Admission Requirement as to Party CompassCare; National Institute of Family and Life Adovcates and Baptist Church; Attorney Kevin Theriot and Kenneth J. Connelly, Email address is ktheriot@ADFlegal.org; kconnelly@ADFlegal.org. Phone number is (480) 444-0020. Admissions due by 11/29/2019. {Notice of Admission requirement sent via regular mail}(mgh) (Entered: 11/15/2019)

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

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MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kenneth Connelly Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4948688. filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Sponsor, # 2 Exhibit(s) ECF Registration, # 3 Exhibit(s) Petition for Admission to Practice, # 4 Exhibit(s) Certificates of Good Standing, # 5 Proposed Order/Judgment Proposed Order Granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice) Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Cortman, David) (Entered: 11/19/2019)

Nov. 19, 2019

Nov. 19, 2019

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MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Theriot Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4948722. filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Sponsor, # 2 Exhibit(s) ECF Registration, # 3 Exhibit(s) Petition for Admission to Practice, # 4 Exhibit(s) Certificates of Good Standing, # 5 Proposed Order/Judgment Proposed Order Granting Petition for Admission to Practice) Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Cortman, David) (Entered: 11/19/2019)

Nov. 19, 2019

Nov. 19, 2019

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TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Kenneth J. Connelly is hereby admitted to practice in this action on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 11/20/2019. (mab) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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Order on Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Kevin H. Theriot is hereby admitted to practice in this action on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 11/20/2019. (mab) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare. Andrew M. Cuomo served on 11/19/2019, answer due 12/10/2019. (Cortman, David) (Entered: 11/22/2019)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare. Roberta Reardon served on 11/19/2019, answer due 12/10/2019. (Cortman, David) (Entered: 11/22/2019)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare. Letitia James served on 11/19/2019, answer due 12/10/2019. (Cortman, David) (Entered: 11/22/2019)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth Connelly on behalf of CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/22/2019)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Theriot on behalf of CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (Theriot, Kevin) (Entered: 11/22/2019)

Nov. 22, 2019

Nov. 22, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne J. Kerwin on behalf of Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 12/09/2019)

Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

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STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Requesting Order for Briefing Schedule by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates submitted to Judge Thomas J. McAvoy. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/10/2019)

Dec. 10, 2019

Dec. 10, 2019

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TEXT ORDER granting 15 Stipulation for a briefing schedule. Pltf's will file their motion for preliminary injunction by 12/20/19. Defts will file their response by 1/20/20. Pltfs will file their reply to response to motion by 2/14/20. Defts shall file their reply to Pltf's opposition by 2/28/20. Authorized by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 12/11/19. (sfp, ) (Entered: 12/11/2019)

Dec. 11, 2019

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Order

Dec. 11, 2019

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion Hearing set for 3/9/2020 10:00 AM in Binghamton before Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy Response to Motion due by 2/21/2020 Reply to Response to Motion due by 2/27/2020. filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Affidavit of James R. Harden, # 3 Exhibit(s) A: Excerpted Employee and Volunteer Manual, # 4 Exhibit(s) B: General Orientation Checklist, # 5 Exhibit(s) C. Performance Review, # 6 Exhibit(s) D. Patient Flow Process, # 7 Affidavit of Thomas Glessner, # 8 Affidavit of Kevin Pestke) (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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2 Affidavit of James R. Harden

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3 Exhibit(s) A: Excerpted Employee and Volunteer Manual

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4 Exhibit(s) B: General Orientation Checklist

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5 Exhibit(s) C. Performance Review

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6 Exhibit(s) D. Patient Flow Process

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7 Affidavit of Thomas Glessner

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8 Affidavit of Kevin Pestke

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Dec. 19, 2019

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TEXT NOTICE: Plaintiff's 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction is on Judge McAvoy's 3/9/20 Motion Calendar. Defendant's Response to Motion is due by 1/20/2020. Plaintiff's Reply to Response to Motion is due by 2/14/2020. (sfp, )

Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

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Notice of Hearing on Motion

Jan. 10, 2020

Jan. 10, 2020

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Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon requesting permission to submit a memorandum of law up to 40 pages submitted to Judge McAvoy . (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 01/17/2020)

Jan. 17, 2020

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Cross MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Motion Hearing set for 3/9/2020 10:00 AM in Albany before Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy Response to Motion due by 2/21/2020 Reply to Response to Motion due by 2/27/2020. filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law) (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 01/20/2020)

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TEXT ORDER granting Defendants' 18 Letter Request and accepting the oversized brief. Authorized by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 1/23/2020. (amt) (Entered: 01/23/2020)

Jan. 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020

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Order on Letter Request

Jan. 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020

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MOTION to Adjourn Scheduling Conference re 3 G.O. 25 Filing Order, Letter Request filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/31/2020)

Jan. 31, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 21 Letter Motion seeking to adjourn the Rule 16 Initial Conference in this matter. The Rule 16 Initial Conference set for February 20, 2020 before the undersigned and the deadline for the parties to submit a proposed Civil Case Management Plan and exchange Mandatory Disclosures are ADJOURNED without date pending a decision on the dispositive motion. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 2/4/2020. (mab) (Entered: 02/04/2020)

Feb. 4, 2020

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Feb. 4, 2020

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Letter Motion from Kenneth Connelly for CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates requesting permission to submit a Combined Memorandum of Law up to 40 pages submitted to Judge McAvoy . (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/12/2020)

Feb. 12, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting Pltf's 23 Letter Request to file a 40 page Memo of Law with respect to opposition to Defts' motion to dismiss and in support of Pltf's motion for preliminary injunction. Authorized by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 2/13/20. (sfp, ) (Entered: 02/13/2020)

Feb. 13, 2020

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Order on Letter Request

Feb. 13, 2020

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 Cross MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/14/2020)

Feb. 14, 2020

Feb. 14, 2020

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 Cross MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 02/28/2020)

Feb. 28, 2020

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TEXT NOTICE to parties advising that the pending 17 and 19 Motions that are on Judge McAvoy's 3/9/20 Motion Calendar are on submit basis, appearances are not required. (sfp, )

March 3, 2020

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Notice (Other)

March 3, 2020

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DECISION & ORDER - That Plaintiffs' 17 motion for preliminary injunction is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The motion is GRANTED with respect to the "notice" provision in New York Labor Law § 203-e(6). That provision of the statute may not be enforced against any employer. The Plaintiffs' motion is DENIED in all other respects. The Defendants' 19 motion to dismiss is hereby GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, as follows. The motion is DENIED with respect to Plaintiffs' free speech claim as it relates to the notice provision in Section 203-e(6). The motion is GRANTED in all other respects. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 6/5/2020. (jel, )

June 5, 2020

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/15/2020)

June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting Plaintiff's 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File an Appeal. Extension granted up to and including 7/31/2020. Authorized by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 6/16/2020. (amt) (Entered: 06/16/2020)

June 16, 2020

June 16, 2020

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

June 16, 2020

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Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon requesting extension of time to answer the complaint submitted to Judge Stewart . (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020

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TEXT ORDER granting Defendants' 30 Letter Request seeking an extension of time to file an Answer to the Complaint in this matter. Defendants shall file an Answer on or before July 17, 2020. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 6/18/2020. (mab) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

June 18, 2020

June 18, 2020

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Order on Letter Request

June 18, 2020

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon.(Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

July 17, 2020

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Joint Letter Motion from Kenneth Connelly for CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates requesting that the Court reset the date for the Rule 16 Conference submitted to Judge Daniel J. Stewart . (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/19/2020)

Aug. 19, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: The Rule 16 Initial Conference in this matter is scheduled for October 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM before the undersigned and will be conducted by TELEPHONE. The Court will issue a separate notice setting forth the instructions to connect to the conference call. Counsel are directed to submit a proposed Civil Case Management Plan and exchange Mandatory Disclosures by October 13, 2020. Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 8/20/2020. (mab) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

Aug. 20, 2020

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Order on Letter Request

Aug. 20, 2020

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Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon requesting extension of time to exchange Rule 26 mandatory disclosures submitted to Judge Stewart . (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

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CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Theriot, Kevin) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

Oct. 13, 2020

Oct. 13, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: Based upon the consent of the parties, Defendants' 35 Letter Request seeking an extension of time to exchange Mandatory Disclosures in this matter is GRANTED. The parties shall exchange Mandatory Disclosures on or before October 20, 2020. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 10/14/2020. (mab) (Entered: 10/14/2020)

Oct. 14, 2020

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Order on Letter Request

Oct. 14, 2020

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Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart: Rule 16 Initial Pretrial Conference held on 10/20/2020. Appearances: Kenneth Connelly, Esq. for Plaintiffs; AAG Adrienne Kerwin for Defendants. The Court hears from counsel as to their positions in this matter and as to how they intend to proceed. Both counsel agree that the remaining issue is narrow and are working together to narrow discovery. Mandatory Disclosures will be provided by today's date. Counsel believe this matter will be decided by summary judgment. Case is opted out of the Court's Mandatory Mediation Program. Deadlines set. Scheduling Order to be issued. (TIME: 10:04AM-10:10AM). (mab)

Oct. 20, 2020

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Oct. 20, 2020

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UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Anticipated length of trial: 3-4 Days. Preferred Trial Location: Albany, NY. Joinder of Parties due by 2/1/2021. Amended Pleadings due by 2/1/2021. Discovery due by 3/5/2021. Plaintiffs' Expert Disclosure Deadline is 12/7/2020. Defendants' Expert Disclosure Deadline is 1/19/2021. Rebuttal Expert Disclosure Deadline is 2/3/2021. Motions to be filed by 4/16/2021. Status Report due by 1/22/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 10/22/2020. (mab) (Entered: 10/22/2020)

Oct. 22, 2020

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TEXT ORDER: The Court held a Rule 16 Initial Conference with the parties on October 20, 2020. The Court, sua sponte, exempts this matter from the Mandatory Mediation Program. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 10/22/2020. (mab) (Entered: 10/22/2020)

Oct. 22, 2020

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Order

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STATUS REPORT Jointly Filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Jan. 22, 2021

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Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon requesting extension of dispositive motion deadline submitted to Judge Stewart . (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

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TEXT ORDER granting Defendants' 41 Letter Request seeking an extension of time to file dispositive motions in this matter. Any dispositive motion shall be filed on or before May 21, 2021. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 4/13/2021. (mab) (Entered: 04/13/2021)

April 13, 2021

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Order on Letter Request

April 13, 2021

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MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. Response to Motion due by 6/11/2021. Reply to Response to Motion due by 6/18/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Adrienne J Kerwin, # 2 Exhibit(s) A to Kerwin Declaration, # 3 Exhibit(s) B to Kerwin Declaration, # 4 Exhibit(s) C to Kerwin Declaration, # 5 Exhibit(s) D to Kerwin Declaration, # 6 Exhibit(s) E to Kerwin Declaration, # 7 Declaration of Maura McCann, # 8 Statement of Material Facts, # 9 Memorandum of Law) (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 05/21/2021)

1 Declaration of Adrienne J Kerwin

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7 Declaration of Maura McCann

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8 Statement of Material Facts

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9 Memorandum of Law

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May 21, 2021

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. Response to Motion due by 6/11/2021. Reply to Response to Motion due by 6/18/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Affidavit of Kenneth J. Connelly, # 3 Exhibit(s) A: Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories, # 4 Exhibit(s) B: Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Requests for Admission, # 5 Exhibit(s) C: Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents, # 6 Statement of Material Facts) (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/21/2021)

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6 Statement of Material Facts

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May 21, 2021

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Joint Letter Motion for CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates requesting extension of time to file reply submitted to Judge Stewart . (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/27/2021)

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

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TEXT ORDER granting 45 Joint Letter Motion for CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates requesting extension of time to file reply to the 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment and the 44 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment. Reply to Motion due by 6/25/2021. Approved by Senior District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 06/02/2021.(map) (Entered: 06/03/2021)

June 2, 2021

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Order on Letter Request

June 3, 2021

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Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon requesting extension of briefing schedule submitted to Judge McAvoy . (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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TEXT ORDER granting the parties 47 Joint Letter Motion seeking an extension of the briefing schedule with regarding to the pending 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 44 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment. Opposition to the cross-motions are due by June 18, 2021. Any replies shall be filed by July 2, 2021. SO ORDERED by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 6/11/2021. (mab) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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Order on Letter Request

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts Response)(Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 06/18/2021)

June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts Response)(Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/18/2021)

June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

PACER
51

REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. filed by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

PACER
52

REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. Motion returnable before Judge McAvoy. filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

PACER
53

DECISION & ORDER: The Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment, dkt. # 44, is hereby GRANTED. The Defendants motion for summary judgment, dkt. # 43, is hereby DENIED. The Defendants' are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from enforcing the notice provision in New York Labor Law ยง 203-e(6) against any employer. Signed by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 3/29/2022. (mgh) (Entered: 03/29/2022)

March 29, 2022

March 29, 2022

Clearinghouse
54

JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment, is hereby GRANTED. The Defendants' motion for summary judgment, is hereby DENIED. The Defendants are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from enforcing the notice provisionin New York Labor Law ยง 203-e(6) against any employer. Pursuant to the order of the Honorable Thomas J. McAvoy, dated this 29 th day of March, 2022. (mgh) (Entered: 04/01/2022)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

RECAP
55

Joint Letter Motion from Kenneth Connelly for CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates requesting Extension of Time to File Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs submitted to Judge McAvoy . (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/04/2022)

April 4, 2022

April 4, 2022

PACER
56

TEXT ORDER granting the 55 Letter requesting an Extension of Time to File Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs until after all appeals have been resolved. Authorized by Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy on 4/5/2022. (amt) (Entered: 04/05/2022)

April 5, 2022

April 5, 2022

PACER

Order on Letter Request

April 5, 2022

April 5, 2022

PACER
57

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 54 Judgment, 27 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANYNDC-5885850. (Connelly, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022

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58

ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND CERTIFICATION sent to US Court of Appeals re 57 Notice of Appeal. (egr) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

PACER
59

NOTICE OF CROSS APPEAL as to 54 Judgment, by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANYNDC-5902976.. (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 05/12/2022)

May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

RECAP
60

ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND CERTIFICATION sent to US Court of Appeals re 59 Notice of Cross Appeal. (egr) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022

PACER
61

ORDER of USCA Certified Copy issued on 06/03/2022 as to 57 Notice of Appeal, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal. The parties jointly move to hold these appeals in abeyance pending this Courts decision in Slattery v. Cuomo, No. 21-911. The parties further request that they be allowed to file revised scheduling notification letters within seven days of the Courts decision in Slattery. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED.(mgh) (Entered: 06/03/2022)

June 3, 2022

June 3, 2022

PACER
62

ORDER of USCA certified copy issued on 3/7/2023 as to 57 Notice of Appeal, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal is lifted from abeyance in light of this Court's decision in Slattery v. Cuomo, No. 21-911. (mgh) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

March 8, 2023

March 8, 2023

PACER
63

ORDER of USCA [Certified Copy Issued on 01/02/2025] as to 57 Notice of Appeal, filed by National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal filed by Roberta Reardon, Letitia James, Andrew M. Cuomo: We Affirm the judgment of the District Court dismissing Plaintiffs' free speech and free exercise claims. We Vacate the judgment of the District Court dismissing Plaintiffs' expressive-association claims and Remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. We Vacate the grant of summary judgment for Plaintiffs on the Notice Provision and Vacate the permanent injunction. (hmr) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

PACER

Order Reassigning Case

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

PACER

USCA Case Number 22-951-cv (L) for 57 Notice of Appeal, filed by National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal filed by Roberta Reardon, Letitia James, Andrew M. Cuomo. (hmr)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

PACER

USCA Case Number 22-1076 -cv for 57 Notice of Appeal, filed by National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal filed by Roberta Reardon, Letitia James, Andrew M. Cuomo. (hmr)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

PACER
64

TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci for all further proceedings. Senior Judge Thomas J. McAvoy no longer assigned to case. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 1/2/25. (lmw) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

PACER
65

MANDATE of USCA (Issued a a Mandate on 1/24/2025) as to 57 Notice of Appeal filed by National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, 59 Notice of Cross Appeal filed by Roberta Reardon, Letitia James, Andrew M. Cuomo. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED in part and VACATED in part, the permanent injunction is VACATED, and this matter is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this Court's opinion. (ham) Modified on 2/3/2025 (jel) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

PACER
66

TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Second Circuit's Mandate in this action, Dkt. No. 65, the parties are directed to file supplemental briefing as to whether any Plaintiff has plausibly alleged an associational rights claim under Slattery v. Hochul, 61 F.4th 278, 288 (2d. Cir. 2023). Defendants are directed to file an initial brief by February 13, 2025. Plaintiffs' response must be filed by February 27, 2025. Defendants' reply must be filed by March 6, 2025. SO ORDERED by U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci on 1/30/2025. (mab) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

PACER

Order

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

PACER

CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re 65 USCA Mandate - Modified text to included the ordered paragraph. (jel, )

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

PACER
67

Joint Letter Motion from Kevin Theriot for CompassCare, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, First Bible Baptist Church requesting Order Extending Time to File Supplemental Briefing submitted to Judge Anne M. Nardacci . (Theriot, Kevin) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

RECAP
68

TEXT ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 67 Letter Request, filed on consent, seeking an extension of time to file supplemental briefing in this matter. Defendants shall file their initial brief by February 27, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file a response by March 13, 2025. Defendants shall file any reply by March 20, 2025. SO ORDERED by U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci on 2/12/2025. (mab) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

PACER

Order on Letter Request

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

PACER
69

Joint Letter Motion from Counsel for CompassCare, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, First Bible Baptist Church requesting Order Extending Time to File Supplemental Briefing submitted to Judge Anne M. Nardacci . (Theriot, Kevin) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

RECAP
70

TEXT ORDER granting the parties' joint 69 Letter Request seeking an extension of time to file supplemental briefing in this matter. Defendants shall file their initial brief by March 13, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file a response by March 27, 2025. Defendants shall file any reply by April 13, 2025. SO ORDERED by U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci on 3/5/2025. (mab) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

PACER

Order on Letter Request

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

PACER
71

MEMORANDUM OF LAW re 66 Order,, 19 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, Roberta Reardon. (Kerwin, Adrienne) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

RECAP
72

STIPULATION of Dismissal by CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates submitted to Judge Anne M. Nardacci. (Theriot, Kevin) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

RECAP
73

STIPULATION and ORDER of Dismissal. Signed by U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci on 4/2/2025. (mab) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 14, 2019

Closing Date: April 2, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Religious non-profits which provide pregnancy-related medical and non-medical services.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Alliance Defending Freedom

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

New York, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Free Exercise Clause

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Reproductive rights:

Reproductive health care (including birth control, abortion, and others)