Case: Mahmoud v. McKnight

8:23-cv-01380 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: May 23, 2023

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) On May 24, 2023, three set of parents (Muslim, Roman Catholic, and Catholic) filed this lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education and its members in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Plaintiffs alleged that the school board did not allow parents to opt out their children from inclusive instruction on sexuality and gender identity, and that such a policy violated their rights to freedom of speech and religion under the First Amendment, and their parental right to direct their children's education under the Fourteenth Amendment.

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8:23-cv-01380

Verified Complaint

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Complaint

Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AMDDC-10616964.), filed by M. P., Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, E. P., Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit J, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Summons)(Mehigan, James) Modified on 6/9/2023 (bas, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 05/24/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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14 Exhibit M

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16 Summons

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May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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UNREDACTED DOCUMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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MOTION to Omit Home Addresses from Complaint by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, E. P., M. P., Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for William J. Haun (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10617237.) by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, E. P., M. P., Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brandon L. Winchel (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10617309.) by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, E. P., M. P., Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael J. O'Brien (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10617334.) by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, E. P., M. P., Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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QC NOTICE: 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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QC NOTICE: 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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QC NOTICE: 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman or counsel for Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 6/7/2023. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms on 5/24/2023. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

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May 25, 2023

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Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan no longer assigned to the case. (kos, Deputy Clerk)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

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Summons Issued 21 days as to Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang.(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

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Consent/Decline to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge. (Entered: 05/26/2023)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

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Case Reassigned to Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms no longer assigned to the case. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

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May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for William J. Haun by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. The fee has already been paid.(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael J. O'Brien by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. The fee has already been paid.(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brandon L. Winchel by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. The fee has already been paid.(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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QC NOTICE: 14 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding missing or incomplete information. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 15 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Michael J. O'Brien. Directing attorney Michael J. O'Brien to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/31/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Brandon L. Winchel. Directing attorney Brandon L. Winchel to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/31/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for William J. Haun by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. The fee has already been paid.(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of William J. Haun. Directing attorney William J. Haun to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/31/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak. All Defendants.(Haun, William) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Declaration (Mahmoud & Barakat), # 3 Attachment Declaration (Roman), # 4 Attachment Declaration (Persak), # 5 Attachment Declaration (Baxter), # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Haun, William) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Attachment Declaration (Mahmoud & Barakat)

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3 Attachment Declaration (Roman)

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4 Attachment Declaration (Persak)

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5 Attachment Declaration (Baxter)

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Bredar on behalf of Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang (Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bruce M. Berman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10658939.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alan E. Schoenfeld (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10658947.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang (Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Regarding Briefing Schedule for Preliminary Injunction Motion by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 23 by July 12, 2023, and Plaintiffs shall file a reply in support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction by July 26, 2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/16/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER scheduling a preliminary injunction hearing regarding ECF 23 for August 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 4A. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/20/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Bruce M Berman. Directing attorney Bruce M Berman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/21/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alan E Schoenfeld. Directing attorney Alan E Schoenfeld to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/22/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

June 22, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric S Baxter on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Mehigan, James) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

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ORDER Granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney James Charles Mehigan terminated. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/6/2023. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Amended Complaint Redline)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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Joint MOTION and Proposed Order Regarding Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 37 consent motion to extend briefing schedule. Defendants' motion to dismiss is due 14 days after the Court issues a decision on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/11/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 07/11/2023)

July 11, 2023

July 11, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Emily Barnet (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10704159.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Cassandra A. Mitchell (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10704160.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jeremy W. Brinster (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-10704161.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Niki T. Hazel, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

1 Declaration of Niki T. Hazel

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4 Exhibit 3

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6 Exhibit 5

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7 Exhibit 6

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8 Text of Proposed Order

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July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

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NOTICE by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang re 42 Response in Opposition to Motion, Corrected Declaration of Niki T. Hazel (Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 39 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Emily Barnet. Directing attorney Emily Barnet to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 7/13/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Cassandra A. Mitchell. Directing attorney Cassandra A. Mitchell to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 7/13/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 41 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jeremy W. Brinster. Directing attorney Jeremy W. Brinster to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 7/13/2023. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. (Attachments: # 1 McCaw Declaration, # 2 Garti Declaration)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 07/26/2023)

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July 26, 2023

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NOTICE by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang of Supplemental Authority in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction 42 (Schoenfeld, Alan) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

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AFFIDAVIT re 47 Reply to Response to Motion, of Eric Baxter by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

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Motion Hearing held on 8/9/2023 re 23 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs - Argued - TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT; Oral Motion of Plaintiffs to Grant a Stay Pending Appeal under F.R.App.P. Rule 8, if the Court denies the Motion - also TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, all for the reasons stated on the record by Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (Court to enter written opinion/order) (Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp) (tds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

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NOTICE by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman of Supplemental Authority in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

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AFFIDAVIT re 47 Reply to Response to Motion, of Grace Morrison by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

Aug. 11, 2023

Aug. 11, 2023

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PAPERLESS ORDER allowing the defendants to respond to the plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority 51 and the Declaration of Grace Morrison 52 by Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/14/2023. (rhs, Chambers) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

Aug. 14, 2023

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RESPONSE re 52 Affidavit, 51 Notice (Other) filed by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang.(Schoenfeld, Alan) (Entered: 08/15/2023)

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AFFIDAVIT re 47 Reply to Response to Motion, of Eric Baxter by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

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-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- RESPONSE re 54 Response, to Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman.(Baxter, Eric) Modified on 8/17/2023 (bas, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

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RESPONSE re 54 Response, to Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman.(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

Aug. 16, 2023

Aug. 16, 2023

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Winchel, Brandon) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/24/2023. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

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ORDER denying 23 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/24/2023. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

Aug. 24, 2023

Aug. 24, 2023

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Marginal ORDER APPROVING 58 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Brandon L. Winchel terminated. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/25/2023. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 59 Memorandum Opinion by Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMDDC-10784480.(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Aug. 25, 2023

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Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 62 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

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USCA Case Number 23-1890 for 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman. Case Manager - Rickie Edwards (kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

Aug. 28, 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman for proceedings held on 8/9/23 before Judge Deborah L. Boardman, Transcript due by 11/3/2023. (Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp)(kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT for dates of 8/9/23, Preliminary Injunction Hearing, before Judge Deborah L. Boardman, re 62 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? - Y. Redaction Request due 9/25/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/4/2023.(pk4, Court Reporter) (Entered: 09/04/2023)

Sept. 4, 2023

Sept. 4, 2023

RECAP
67

Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Interlocutory Appeal by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Sept. 5, 2023

Sept. 5, 2023

RECAP
68

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 67 Motion to Stay. This order stays all proceedings in this Court, including but not limited to the defendants' deadline tomove to dismiss the Complaint, until the Court of Appeals issues its mandate resolving the plaintiffs' appeal from this Court's memorandum opinion and order denying the plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 9/5/2023. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Sept. 5, 2023

Sept. 5, 2023

PACER
69

ORDER of USCA "DENYING" Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Sept. 29, 2023

Sept. 29, 2023

RECAP
70

ORDER of USCA "Granting" motion to withdraw Annie Chiang as counsel as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

Oct. 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023

PACER
71

ORDER of USCA GRANTING motion by Andrew N. Ferguson to withdraw from further representation on appeal as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

PACER
72

JUDGMENT of USCA AFFIRMING the decision of the District Court as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (Attachments: # 1 Opinion)(av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

PACER
73

MANDATE of USCA issued as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Enas Barakat, Tamer Mahmoud, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman (av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
74

Joint MOTION to Continue /Resume Proceedings and Set Deadlines by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
75

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 74 Motion to Continue. The defendants' response to the plaintiffs' amended complaint is due July 18, 2024; a joint proposed scheduling order is due July 31, 2024. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/20/2024. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

PACER
76

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 3 the unopposed motion to omit the parties' addresses from the complaint because the compelling privacy and safety concerns of the parties and the plaintiffs' minor children outweigh the limited public interest in the information. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/11/2024. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

PACER
77

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Thad Eagles (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11381512.) by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

PACER
78

MOTION to Dismiss 36 Amended Complaint by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

PACER
79

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 77 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Thad Eagles. Directing attorney Thad Eagles to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 7/22/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

PACER
80

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

PACER
81

PAPERLESS ORDER granting Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply . The plaintiffs' response to the motion To dismiss 78 is due August 30, 2024, and the defendants' reply is due September 27, 2024. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/29/2024. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

PACER
82

STATUS REPORT Jointly Filed on Behalf of All Parties by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

PACER
83

LETTER ORDER. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 8/8/2024. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Aug. 8, 2024

Aug. 8, 2024

RECAP
84

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Colten L. Stanberry (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11452602.) by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

PACER
85

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 84 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Colten L. Stanberry. Directing attorney Colten L. Stanberry to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/28/2024. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

Aug. 28, 2024

Aug. 28, 2024

PACER
86

RESPONSE in Opposition re 78 MOTION to Dismiss 36 Amended Complaint filed by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman.(Baxter, Eric) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

Aug. 30, 2024

Aug. 30, 2024

PACER
87

REPLY to Response to Motion re 78 MOTION to Dismiss 36 Amended Complaint filed by Shebra Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, The Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang.(Bredar, Thomas) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

Sept. 27, 2024

Sept. 27, 2024

PACER
88

PAPERLESS ORDER staying case pending the Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, No. 24-297. A status report is due within one week of the Supreme Court's ruling. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/21/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

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Education

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Filing Date: May 23, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

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