Case: Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

1:24-cv-01306 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Feb. 21, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This is a lawsuit brought against Columbia University by students at the University and the organizations Students Against Antisemitism and StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 21, 2024, alleged that the University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to prevent antisemitism and hostility against Jewish and Israeli students.

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Judge(s)

Broderick, Vernon Speede (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Benson, Daniel R. (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Alvarez-Correa, Sabrina (New York)

Barrett, Monica Carol (New York)

Feldman, Maximillian (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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1:24-cv-01306

Complaint

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Complaint
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1:24-cv-01306

First Amended Complaint

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 27, 2025, 7:52 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Trustees of Barnard College. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28975306)Document filed by Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, Valerie Gerstein, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds, Erin McNulty..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Clearinghouse
10

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jillian Roffer on behalf of Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Roffer, Jillian) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Mark Paul Ressler on behalf of Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Ressler, Mark) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

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3

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Students Against Antisemitism, Inc...(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
5

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
6

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Trustees of Barnard College, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel R. Benson on behalf of Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Benson, Daniel) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
8

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew L. Schwartz on behalf of Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Eric Roberts on behalf of Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Roberts, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

PACER
12

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Roberta Ann Kaplan on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gabrielle Tenzer on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER
14

STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 1:24-cv-01034. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

RECAP
15

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(pc) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER
16

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Trustees of Barnard College..(pc) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER

Case Designation

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER

Case Designated ECF

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Vernon S. Broderick. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER

Magistrate Judge James L. Cott is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER

Case Designated ECF. (pc)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

PACER
17

LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan dated February 23, 2024 re: related action Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University, 1:24-cv-01034-JPO (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Marc E. Kasowitz dated February 26, 2024 re: Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University, 1:24-cv-01034-JPO (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan dated February 26, 2024 re: reply in further support of 2/23/24 letter re: related action Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University, 1:24-cv-01034-MMG (S.D.N.Y.). Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

PACER

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so redesignated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. (laq)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER

Case Redesignation

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER
20

ORDER: The Court is in receipt of a (1) letter from Defendant The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ("Columbia"), dated February 23, 2024, requesting that the above-captioned case be designated as related to Forrest v. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, et al. (Forrest), No. 24-cv-01034, (2) a response letter from Plaintiffs, dated February 26, 2024, opposing that request, and (3) a reply letter from Columbia, dated February 26, 2024, in further support of its request to designate this case as related to Forrest. Having reviewed the letters, the Court DENIES the request to designate the two cases as related. However, both the above-captioned case and Forrest will be referred to Magistrate Judge Netburn for general pre-trial supervision. Magistrate Judge Netburn will coordinate all scheduling and management of discovery in both cases. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Netburn for general pre-trial supervision. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 2/28/2024) (rro) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

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ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 2/28/2024) (rro) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

PACER
22

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan dated March 14, 2024. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

PACER
23

ORDER granting 22 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 22 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan dated March 14, 2024. Defendant Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York is directed to respond to the complaint by May 3, 2024. Plaintiffs' opposition to any motion to dismiss shall be filed by June 7, 2024. Any reply shall be filed by June 24, 2024. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York answer due 5/3/2024 (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

PACER
24

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York served on 2/26/2024, answer due 5/3/2024. Service was accepted by Vidyawattic Singh, Assistant Directory of Finance. Document filed by Noah Miller; Miles Rubin; Valerie Gerstein; StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice; Students Against Antisemitism, Inc.; Daniella Symonds; Erin McNulty..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Trustees of Barnard College served on 3/19/2024, answer due 4/9/2024. Service was accepted by Khadiza Rahman. Document filed by Noah Miller; Miles Rubin; Valerie Gerstein; StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice; Students Against Antisemitism, Inc.; Daniella Symonds; Erin McNulty..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Cover Letter and Complaint served on Corporation Counsel on February 29, 2024. Service was accepted by Jerry Bradshaw, Intake Specialist. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
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DECLARATION of Andrew L. Schwartz re: 1 Complaint, re: Service of the Complaint upon the New York City Commission of Human Rights. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
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DECLARATION of Zachary N. Josephs re: 1 Complaint, re: Service of the Complaint upon New York Attorney General Letitia A. James. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

RECAP
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Monica Carol Barrett on behalf of Trustees of Barnard College..(Barrett, Monica) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

PACER
30

FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Monica C. Barrett dated April 5, 2024. Document filed by Trustees of Barnard College..(Barrett, Monica) (Entered: 04/05/2024)

April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

PACER
31

ORDER granting 30 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Trustees of Barnard College shall file an answer, or otherwise respond to the complaint, by May 3, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Anton Metlitsky on behalf of Trustees of Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jennifer Sokoler on behalf of Trustees of Barnard College..(Sokoler, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

PACER
34

LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan dated April 29, 2024 re: Related Cases. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 2/23/24 Kaplan Letter Re Related Cases, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 2/26/24 Kasowitz Letter Re Relatedness.pdf, # 3 Exhibit 3 - 2/26/24 Kaplan Letter Reply Re Relatedness, # 4 Exhibit 4 - 2/28/24 Garnett Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related, # 5 Exhibit 5 - 2/28/24 Broderick Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related).(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - 2/23/24 Kaplan Letter Re Related Cases

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2 Exhibit 2 - 2/26/24 Kasowitz Letter Re Relatedness.pdf

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3 Exhibit 3 - 2/26/24 Kaplan Letter Reply Re Relatedness

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4 Exhibit 4 - 2/28/24 Garnett Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Related

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5 Exhibit 5 - 2/28/24 Broderick Order Denying Request to Designate Cases as Relate

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April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

PACER
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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Marc E. Kasowitz dated May 1, 2024 re: letter dated April 29, 2024 by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. Document filed by StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc...(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of Time to File Amended Complaint re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Marc E. Kasowitz dated May 1, 2024. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

PACER
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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: (34 in 1:24-cv-01306-VSB-SN) Letter,, filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, (16 in 1:24-cv-02870-JMF) Letter,, filed by Columbia University, (9 in 1:24-cv-03232-AT-SN) Letter,, filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, (27 in 1:24-cv-01034-MMG-SN) Letter,, filed by Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Minouche Shafik, Elizabeth Creel ENDORSEMENT The request to deem this case related to the others is denied. But the alternative request to have this case re-designated to Magistrate Judge Netburn to facilitate coordination as needed is granted. (That said, the undersigned is not referring this case to the Magistrate Judge for any purpose at this time.) SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 5/1/2024) (jca) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

PACER

Notice Regarding Deleted Document

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

PACER

***DELETED ENTRY. Deleted entry NOTICE OF REDESIGNATION TO ANOTHER MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The above entitled action has been redesignated to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn to handle matters that may be referred in this case. The entry was incorrectly filed in this case. (tro)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 36 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Plaintiffs' may file an amended complaint by June 17, 2024. The Defendants shall answer, or otherwise respond, by July 17, 2024. The Plaintiffs shall submit an any opposition to a motion to dismiss by August 16, 2024. The Defendants shall file any reply by September 6, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

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39

AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Barnard College with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, Daniella Symonds, Erin McNulty, Gabriel Nelson, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Jonathan Swill, Aliza Ruttenberg, John Doe, Eden Yadegar, Ayelet Glaser, Andrew Stein, Molly Nelson, Chaya Droznik, Emily Sandler, Rafael Vanuno, Lily Zuckerman, Sophie Rukeyser, Katiana Aryeh, Jane Roe, Laura Bellows, Xavier Westergaard, Amiel Nelson, Ava Quinn, Omer Nauer, Marc Nock, Gabriel Kahane, Lemony David, Leo Elkins, Jared Harnick, Michael Gross, Talia Kesselman, Talia Rabban, Maya Gal, Samuel Friedman. Related document: 1 Complaint,..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

Clearinghouse
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MOTION For Leave To Proceed Under Pseudonyms re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, . Document filed by Katiana Aryeh, Laura Bellows, Lemony David, John Doe, Chaya Droznik, Leo Elkins, Samuel Friedman, Maya Gal, Valerie Gerstein, Ayelet Glaser, Michael Gross, Jared Harnick, Gabriel Kahane, Talia Kesselman, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Omer Nauer, Amiel Nelson, Gabriel Nelson, Molly Nelson, Marc Nock, Ava Quinn, Talia Rabban, Jane Roe, Miles Rubin, Sophie Rukeyser, Aliza Ruttenberg, Emily Sandler, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Andrew Stein, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Jonathan Swill, Daniella Symonds, Rafael Vanuno, Xavier Westergaard, Eden Yadegar, Lily Zuckerman..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 40 MOTION For Leave To Proceed Under Pseudonyms re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, . . Document filed by Katiana Aryeh, Laura Bellows, Lemony David, John Doe, Chaya Droznik, Leo Elkins, Samuel Friedman, Maya Gal, Valerie Gerstein, Ayelet Glaser, Michael Gross, Jared Harnick, Gabriel Kahane, Talia Kesselman, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Omer Nauer, Amiel Nelson, Gabriel Nelson, Molly Nelson, Marc Nock, Ava Quinn, Talia Rabban, Jane Roe, Miles Rubin, Sophie Rukeyser, Aliza Ruttenberg, Emily Sandler, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Andrew Stein, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Jonathan Swill, Daniella Symonds, Rafael Vanuno, Xavier Westergaard, Eden Yadegar, Lily Zuckerman..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,,,. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York served on 6/20/2024, answer due 7/11/2024. Service was accepted by A. Goebler, Manager/Docketing Clerk. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein; StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice; Students Against Antisemitism, Inc.; Noah Miller; Miles Rubin; Daniella Symonds; Erin McNulty..(Josephs, Zachary) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

PACER
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DECLARATION of Zachary Josephs re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, re: Service of the Amended Complaint upon New York Attorney General Letitia A. James. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Josephs, Zachary) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

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DECLARATION of Andrew L. Schwartz re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, re: Service of the Amended Complaint upon New York Attorney General Letitia A. James. Document filed by Valerie Gerstein, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Miles Rubin, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Daniella Symonds..(Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

PACER
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ORDER, The Plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to proceed under pseudonyms on June 17, 2024.To date, the Defendants have not opposed or otherwise responded to the motion. The Defendants shall file an opposition, if any, by July 2, 2024. If the Defendants do not oppose the motion, it will be deemed unopposed and ready for disposition.SO ORDERED. ( Responses due by 7/2/2024) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 6/27/24) (yv) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

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RESPONSE to Motion re: 40 MOTION For Leave To Proceed Under Pseudonyms re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, . . Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

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RESPONSE to Motion re: 40 MOTION For Leave To Proceed Under Pseudonyms re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, . . Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

PACER
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ORDER: On the Defendants' consent, the Plaintiffs' motion for leave to proceed under pseudonyms is GRANTED on an interim basis. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/8/2024) (dsh) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 39 Amended Complaint,,, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Anton Metlitsky dated 07/12/2024., LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Anton Metlitsky dated 07/12/2024. Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

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ORDER granting 49 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer All Defendants ; granting 49 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Defendants shall file their answers or motions to dismiss by July 22, 2024. Plaintiffs shall file their oppositions by August 21, 2024. Any replies shall be due September 11, 2024. Defendants shall each have 40 pages in support of any motion to dismiss and Plaintiffs shall have 40 pages for any opposition briefs, with the right to file an omnibus brief in opposition of up to 75 pages. The parties may propose page limits for any reply briefs after the opposition briefs are filed. To the extent any party believes it is prejudiced by the ruling, the parties are directed to file a letter by July 23, 2024, explaining why the page limits are not sufficient. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer AND Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated July 17, 2024. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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ORDER granting 51 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Timothy Sun Martin on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Martin, Timothy) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Maximillian Feldman on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Feldman, Maximillian) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amit Jain on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Jain, Amit) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Zachary Julian Piaker on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Piaker, Zachary) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sabrina Alvarez-Correa on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Alvarez-Correa, Sabrina) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rachel Simon on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Simon, Rachel) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 60 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. . Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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DECLARATION of Gabrielle E. Tenzer in Support re: 60 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint.. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Rules of University Conduct, # 2 Exhibit B - Standards & Discipline, # 3 Exhibit C - EOAA Policies & Procedures, # 4 Exhibit D - Non-Discrimination Statement & Policy, # 5 Exhibit E - Faculty Handbook Excerpt, # 6 Exhibit F - University Event Policy, # 7 Exhibit G - Student Group Event Policy & Procedure, # 8 Exhibit H - Interim Policy for Safe Demonstrations, # 9 Exhibit I - FERPA Policy, # 10 Exhibit J - Message of Concern for Our Community, # 11 Exhibit K - Reaffirming Our Community Values, # 12 Exhibit L - Upholding Our Values, # 13 Exhibit M - Standing in Solidarity, # 14 Exhibit N - Compassion for Our Community, # 15 Exhibit O - Announcing Task Force, # 16 Exhibit P - Our Sense of Shared Purpose, # 17 Exhibit Q - Path Forward for CSSW, # 18 Exhibit R - Statement on Today's Student-Led Event, # 19 Exhibit S - Deans' Message on Columbia & Community, # 20 Exhibit T - Our Community, Our Values, # 21 Exhibit U - Interim Policy Issued, # 22 Exhibit V - President's 4/5/24 Statement, # 23 Exhibit W - Congressional Hearing Statements, # 24 Exhibit X - President's 4/18/24 Statement, # 25 Exhibit Y - 4/18/24 Letter to NYPD, # 26 Exhibit Z - Enhanced Safety Measures, # 27 Exhibit AA - President's 4/22/24 Statement, # 28 Exhibit BB - Guidelines for Final Exams, # 29 Exhibit CC - Joint 4/26/24 Statement, # 30 Exhibit DD - 4/30/24 Letter to NYPD, # 31 Exhibit EE - President's 5/1/24 Statement, # 32 Exhibit FF - Important Updates re Final Exams, # 33 Exhibit GG - Access to Morningside Campus, # 34 Exhibit HH - Announcing Faculty Awardees, # 35 Exhibit II - Joint 7/8/24 Statement, # 36 Exhibit JJ - Campus Resources in Times of Crisis, # 37 Exhibit KK - Reporting & Response Systems, # 38 Exhibit LL - Dialogue Across Difference, # 39 Exhibit MM - Event Policy FAQ).(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). . Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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DECLARATION of Leslie Grinage in Support re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f).. Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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DECLARATION of Jennifer B. Sokoler in Support re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f).. Document filed by Barnard College. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Nov. 1, 2023 Announcement of the Task Force on Antisemitism, # 2 Exhibit B: Oct. 26, 2023 Message of President Rosenbury, # 3 Exhibit C: Oct. 7, 2023 Message of Dean Grinage & Jennifer Rosales, # 4 Exhibit D: Oct. 10, 2023 Message of President Rosenbury, # 5 Exhibit E: Nov. 1, 2023 Message of President Shafik & President Rosenbury, # 6 Exhibit F: Barnard's Policy for Safe Campus Demonstrations, # 7 Exhibit G: Barnard's Policy Against Discrimination & Harassment and Related Procedures, # 8 Exhibit H: Barnard's Student Code of Conduct, # 9 Exhibit I: Excerpt from Barnard College Catalogue, # 10 Exhibit J: Apr. 18, 2024 Message of Barnard Senior Staff, # 11 Exhibit K: Apr. 21, 2024 Message of Sarah Gillman, # 12 Exhibit L: Apr. 22, 2024 Message of Kelli Murray, # 13 Exhibit M: Apr. 22, 2024 Email from President Rosenbury, # 14 Exhibit N: May 2, 2024 Message of President Rosenbury, # 15 Exhibit O: Dec. 22, 2023 Message of President Rosenbury, # 16 Exhibit P: Dec. 16, 2023 Email from the President's Office, # 17 Exhibit Q: Barnard's Code of Academic Freedom & Tenure, # 18 Exhibit R: May 17, 2024 Email from President Rosenbury).(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

July 22, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated August 1, 2024 re: July 30, 2024 decision issued by Judge Stearns in the District of Massachusetts in a Title VI case against MIT. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum and Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss).(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

1 Exhibit Memorandum and Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

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Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated August 7, 2024 re: August 6, 2024 decision issued by Judge Stearns in the District of Massachusetts in a Title VI case against Harvard University. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum and Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss).(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

1 Exhibit Memorandum and Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

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Aug. 7, 2024

Aug. 7, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dennis Brandon Trice on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Trice, Dennis) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Aug. 8, 2024

Aug. 8, 2024

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DECLARATION of Joshua E. Roberts in Opposition re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f)., 60 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Katiana Aryeh, Laura Bellows, Lemony David, John Doe, Chaya Droznik, Leo Elkins, Samuel Friedman, Maya Gal, Valerie Gerstein, Ayelet Glaser, Michael Gross, Jared Harnick, Gabriel Kahane, Talia Kesselman, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Omer Nauer, Amiel Nelson, Gabriel Nelson, Molly Nelson, Marc Nock, Ava Quinn, Talia Rabban, Jane Roe, Miles Rubin, Sophie Rukeyser, Aliza Ruttenberg, Emily Sandler, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Andrew Stein, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Jonathan Swill, Daniella Symonds, Rafael Vanuno, Xavier Westergaard, Eden Yadegar, Lily Zuckerman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: July 2, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release and Embedded Text Messages, # 2 Exhibit 2: March 4, 2024 Task Force on Antisemitism Report, # 3 Exhibit 3: August 1, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release, # 4 Exhibit 4: February 2, 2023 Seale v. Columbia Memorandum of Law, # 5 Exhibit 5: August 19, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release, # 6 Exhibit 6: August 16, 2024 Free Beacon Article, # 7 Exhibit 7: August 16, 2024 New York Post Article, # 8 Exhibit 8: August 1, 2024 House Education Committee Letter).(Roberts, Joshua) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

1 Exhibit 1: July 2, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release and Embedded Tex

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2 Exhibit 2: March 4, 2024 Task Force on Antisemitism Report

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3 Exhibit 3: August 1, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release

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4 Exhibit 4: February 2, 2023 Seale v. Columbia Memorandum of Law

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5 Exhibit 5: August 19, 2024 House Education Committee Press Release

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6 Exhibit 6: August 16, 2024 Free Beacon Article

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7 Exhibit 7: August 16, 2024 New York Post Article

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8 Exhibit 8: August 1, 2024 House Education Committee Letter

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Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f)., 60 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Katiana Aryeh, Laura Bellows, Lemony David, John Doe, Chaya Droznik, Leo Elkins, Samuel Friedman, Maya Gal, Valerie Gerstein, Ayelet Glaser, Michael Gross, Jared Harnick, Gabriel Kahane, Talia Kesselman, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Omer Nauer, Amiel Nelson, Gabriel Nelson, Molly Nelson, Marc Nock, Ava Quinn, Talia Rabban, Jane Roe, Miles Rubin, Sophie Rukeyser, Aliza Ruttenberg, Emily Sandler, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Andrew Stein, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Jonathan Swill, Daniella Symonds, Rafael Vanuno, Xavier Westergaard, Eden Yadegar, Lily Zuckerman..(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Gabrielle E. Tenzer dated September 5, 2024. Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 09/05/2024)

Sept. 5, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

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ORDER granting 73 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendant Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's reply brief shall not exceed 20 pages and Defendant Barnard College's reply brief shall not exceed 18 pages. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (dsh) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Sept. 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 2024

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Sept. 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re: 64 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6) and to Strike Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). / Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 12(B)(1), (6) and to Strike Pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F). Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

Sept. 11, 2024

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DECLARATION of Leslie Grinage in Support re: 75 Reply to Response to Motion,. Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

Sept. 11, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by J. Patrick Hornbeck, II on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Hornbeck, J.) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

Sept. 11, 2024

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REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 60 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. . Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Tenzer, Gabrielle) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

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ORDER: As soon as practicable, the parties are directed to contact Courtroom Deputy Diljah Shaw with both parties on the e-mail, at diljah_shaw@nysd.uscourts.gov, to schedule a settlement conference if they believe it would be productive. In l ight of the Court's busy calendar, settlement conferences must generally be scheduled at least six to eight weeks in advance. The Court will likely be unable to accommodate last-minute requests for settlement conferences, and the parties should not anticipate that litigation deadlines will be adjourned in response to late requests for settlement conferences. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 9/13/2024) (mml)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Marc E. Kasowitz dated November 14, 2024 re: Notice of Congressional Report. Document filed by Gabriel Nelson, Eli Mizrahi-Aks, Jonathan Swill, Aliza Ruttenberg, John Doe, Eden Yadegar, Ayelet Glaser, Andrew Stein, Molly Nelson, Chaya Droznik, Emily Sandler, Rafael Vanuno, Lily Zuckerman, Sophie Rukeyser, Katiana Aryeh, Jane Roe, Laura Bellows, Xavier Westergaard, Amiel Nelson, Ava Quinn, Omer Nauer, Marc Nock, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., Gabriel Kahane, Lemony David, Leo Elkins, Jared Harnick, Michael Gross, Talia Kesselman, Talia Rabban, Maya Gal, Samuel Friedman, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Miles Rubin, Daniella Symonds, Erin McNulty, Noah Miller, Valerie Gerstein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Committee on Educ & Workforce - Report - AS on College Campuses Exposed, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Report Appendices Pt 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C- Report Appendices Pt 2, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Report Appendices Pt 3).(Kasowitz, Marc) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Committee on Educ & Workforce - Report - AS on College Camp

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Report Appendices Pt 1

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C- Report Appendices Pt 2

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4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Report Appendices Pt 3

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Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Roberta A. Kaplan, dated November 25, 2024 re: response to Plaintiffs' November 14, 2024 letter (ECF No. 80). Document filed by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York..(Kaplan, Roberta) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Anton Metlitsky dated November 25, 2024 re: Response to Plaintiffs' November 14, 2024 Letter (ECF No. 80). Document filed by Barnard College..(Metlitsky, Anton) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Marc Greendorfer on behalf of Marc Greendorfer, Zachor Legal Institute..(Greendorfer, Marc) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

Dec. 19, 2024

Dec. 19, 2024

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LETTER MOTION for Leave to File amicus brief Zachor Legal Institute addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Marc Greendorfer, Zachor Legal Institute dated 12/23/2024. Document filed by Zachor Legal Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief).(Greendorfer, Marc) (Entered: 12/22/2024)

1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief

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Dec. 22, 2024

Dec. 22, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Education

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 21, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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Complaint (any)