Case: NorCal Tea Party Patriots v. Internal Revenue Service

Legal Defense Fund

COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-4110405), filed by NorCal Tea Party Patriots. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Langdon, David) (Entered: 05/20/2013)

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If this case is referred, it will be to Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman. (mtw)

Docket Annotation

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff NorCal Tea Party Patriots. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Todd P. Graves (Filing fee $ 200) by Plaintiff NorCal Tea Party Patriots. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Bolinger, Joshua) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Edward D. Greim (Filing fee $ 200) by Plaintiff NorCal Tea Party Patriots. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Bolinger, Joshua) (Entered: 05/23/2013)

PHV (Todd Graves and Edward Greim) Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number 100CIN018835 (lk)

Filing Fee Received

ORDER granting 3 and 4 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Todd P. Graves and Edward D. Greim. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (wam1) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

Summons Issued as to Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (lk) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

CERTIFICATE of Clerk: Certified mailing of summons and complaint through the Clerk's Office pursuant to Local Rule 4.2. (lk) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury. Internal Revenue Service served on 6/1/2013, answer due 7/31/2013; United States Department of the Treasury served on 6/3/2013, answer due 8/2/2013. Green card returned signed for the United States Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the Internal Revenue Service c/o civil process clerk. (jlw) (Entered: 06/04/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant Internal Revenue Service. Green card returned signed for the IRS c/o Attorney General of the United States. (jlw) (Entered: 06/07/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant United States Department of the Treasury. (jlw) (Entered: 06/10/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Joseph Horwitz for Defendants Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury (Horwitz, Matthew) (Entered: 07/16/2013)

MOTION to Dismiss Motion of Defendants Internal Revenue Service and United States Department of the Treasury to Dismiss Privacy Act Claims and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Defendant Internal Revenue Service. Responses due by 8/19/2013 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hartt, Grover) (Entered: 07/26/2013)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Todd P Graves (Graves, Todd) (Entered: 08/05/2013)

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Class Action) against All Defendants, filed by NorCal Tea Party Patriots. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 08/05/2013)

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NOTICE by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation of Request for Summons (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summonses) (Bolinger, Joshua) (Entered: 08/09/2013)

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Summons Issued as to Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Carter Hall, Sarah Hall Ingram, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Ms. Richards, Stephen Seok, Douglas Shulman, Mitchel Steele, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins, Carly Young. (jlw) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 14 Amended Complaint, New date requested 10/21/2013. by Defendant Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order) (Hartt, Grover) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

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MOTION to fix dates for filing class certification motion, the parties' Rule 26 Conference, and an Initial Rule 16 Conference, with incorporated memorandum in support by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 10/8/2013 02:30 PM in Chambers before Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (vp) (Entered: 08/29/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Beckerman for Defendants Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (Beckerman, Laura) (Entered: 08/29/2013)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Bill Randles (Filing fee $ 200) by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Bolinger, Joshua) (Entered: 09/04/2013)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Bev Randles (Filing fee $ 200) by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Bolinger, Joshua) (Entered: 09/04/2013)

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 10/17/2013 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (vp) (Entered: 09/11/2013)

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time until 10/21/13 for defendant's to Answer the first amended complaint. (wam1) (Entered: 09/12/2013)

CERTIFICATE of Clerk: Certified mailing of summons and complaint through the Clerk's Office pursuant to Local Rule 4.2. (lk) (Entered: 09/13/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Carter Hall, Sarah Hall Ingram, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Ms. Richards, Stephen Seok, Douglas Shulman, Mitchel Steele, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins, Carly Young. Steven F. Bolling served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Bonnie Esrig served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Joseph Grant served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Carter Hall served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Sarah Hall Ingram served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Joseph Herr served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Grant Herring served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Elizabeth Hofacre served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Lois Lerner served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Brenda Melahn served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Steven Miller served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Holly Paz served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Ms. Richards served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Stephen Seok served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Douglas Shulman served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Mitchel Steele served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Cindy Thomas served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; William Wilkins served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Carly Young served on 9/13/2013, answer due 10/4/2013. (jlw) (Entered: 09/17/2013)

PHV Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number 100cin019958 for Bill Randles and Bev Randles. (jlw)

Filing Fee Received

ORDER granting 21 and 22 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Bill and Bev Randles. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (wam1) (Entered: 09/19/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Carter Hall, Sarah Hall Ingram, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Brenda Melahn, Holly Paz, Ms. Richards, Stephen Seok, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins, Carly Young. (jlw) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant Lois Lerner. (jlw) (Entered: 09/23/2013)

RULE 26(f) REPORT by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 09/24/2013)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Lois Lerner on 9/16/2013, answer due 11/15/2013. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 09/24/2013)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to William Wilkins on 9/16/2013, answer due 11/15/2013. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 09/24/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Steven Miller, Mitchel Steele. (jlw) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendant Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hartt, Grover) (Entered: 09/27/2013)

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MOTION to Dismiss Claims Aganist Federal Defendants and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Defendant Internal Revenue Service. Responses due by 10/21/2013 (Hartt, Grover) (Entered: 09/27/2013)

The answer date on the docket sheet is incorrect; the answer date is 11/13/13.. (vp)

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ORDER by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott granting 34 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; IRS, US Dept of Treasury and all individual defendants sued in their official capacity may file their proposed motion to dismiss and brief. (vp) Modified to correct text on 10/9/2013 (tt). (Entered: 10/07/2013)

NOTICE of Hearing: The Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for October 17 has been reset until October 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Room 227 and has been converted into a Status Conference before Judge Susan J. Dlott. (vp)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher R. Finney for Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation (Finney, Christopher) (Entered: 10/10/2013)

Joint MOTION briefing schedule by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/14/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Pierre H Bergeron for Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 10/17/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph A Sergi for Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Department of the Treasury, John Doe, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Carter Hall, Sarah Hall Ingram, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Internal Revenue Service, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Ms. Richards, Stephen Seok, Douglas Shulman, Mitchel Steele, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins, Carly Young (Sergi, Joseph) (Entered: 10/17/2013)

Filing Fee Received

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Justin B. Shur (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 100CIN020219) by Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 10/17/2013)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey A. Lamken (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 100CIN020218) by Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 10/17/2013)

PHV (Jeffrey Lamken) Filing fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100CIN020218 (lk)

PHV (Justin Shur) Filing fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100CIN020219 (lk)

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas E Zeno for Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young (Zeno, Thomas) (Entered: 10/18/2013)

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ORDER granting 41 42 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Justin B. Shur and Jeffrey A. Lamken. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (wam1) (Entered: 10/18/2013)

Out of town counsel participating by telephone for the 10/21/13 11:00 a.m. conference should dial in 5 minutes prior to the start of the conference. The dial in # is 1-888-684-8852. The access code is 1067156, security code is 7633. Judge Dlott is the host. (wam1)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Kuley for Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young (Kuley, Lauren) (Entered: 10/18/2013)

NOTICE by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation of service of Rule 26(A)(1) Disclosures (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/18/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark T Hayden for Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 10/21/2013)

Status Conference

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Brigida Benitez (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0648-4306643) by Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 10/21/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott: Status/Scheduling Conference held on 10/21/2013. Individual dfts Motions to dismiss are due by 11/18/13. Responses to the motions are due 12/16/13. Replies due 1/17/14. Oral Argument on the motions to dismiss is scheduled for 2/26/14 at 10:00 a.m. (Court Reporter Julie Wolfer (Official).) (wam1)

ORDER granting 48 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Brigida Benitez. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (wam1) (Entered: 10/22/2013)

ORDER denying as moot 18 Motion to fix dates. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott on 10/24/13. (wam1) (Entered: 10/24/2013)

ORDER denying as moot 38 Joint Motion for briefing schedule. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott on 10/24/13. (wam1) (Entered: 10/24/2013)

MOTION to Amend/Correct Spelling of Names by Defendants Carter Hall, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchel Steele, Carly Young. (Zeno, Thomas) (Entered: 10/30/2013)

ORDER granting 52 Motion to Amend the Spelling of Names. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott on 11/4/13. (wam1) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Carly Young. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 11/11/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Carter Hull, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Cindy Thomas, Carly Young. Steven F. Bolling served on 11/1/2013, answer due 11/22/2013; Bonnie Esrig served on 11/1/2013, answer due 11/22/2013; Joseph Grant served on 9/19/2013, answer due 10/10/2013; Sarah Hall Ingram served on 9/7/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Joseph Herr served on 10/30/2013, answer due 11/20/2013; Grant Herring served on 10/30/2013, answer due 11/20/2013; Elizabeth Hofacre served on 10/10/2013, answer due 10/31/2013; Carter Hull served on 9/9/2013, answer due 9/30/2013; Brenda Melahn served on 11/1/2013, answer due 11/22/2013; Steven Miller served on 8/28/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Holly Paz served on 9/5/2013, answer due 10/4/2013; Stephen Seok served on 10/30/2013, answer due 11/20/2013; Mitchell Steele served on 10/30/2013, answer due 11/20/2013; Cindy Thomas served on 11/1/2013, answer due 11/22/2013; Carly Young served on 10/30/2013, answer due 11/20/2013. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 11/12/2013)

ORDER by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott granting 54 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. (vp) (Entered: 11/12/2013)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 11/12/2013)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant Douglas Shulman. Douglas Shulman served on 9/27/2013, answer due 10/18/2013. (Langdon, David) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

ORDER granting 57 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott on 11/15/13. (wam1) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Carly Young. (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Carter Hull. (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins. Responses due by 12/12/2013 (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 11/18/2013)

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against All Defendants, filed by NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Texas Public Policy Foundation, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Tampa 9-12, San Angelo Tea Party. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/09/2013)

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Unopposed MOTION Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Time to Respond to Official Capacity Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, With Incorporated Memorandum in Support by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/12/2013)

ORDER granting 64 Motion to enlarge time to respond to official capacity dfts' motion to dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott (wam1) (Entered: 12/13/2013)

MOTION to Strike 63 Amended Complaint,, and Memorandum in Support by Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 12/16/2013)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION to Strike 63 Amended Complaint,, and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/17/2013)

MOTION to Clarify 63 Amended Complaint,, Line-Level Employees' Request for Clarification by Defendants Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Carter Hull, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Carly Young. (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 12/18/2013)

RESPONSE to Motion re 68 MOTION to Clarify 63 Amended Complaint,, Line-Level Employees' Request for Clarification filed by Plaintiffs Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, San Angelo Tea Party, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Tampa 9-12, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Texas Public Policy Foundation. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/18/2013)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 1/23/2014 10:00 AM in Teleconference before Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott. (wam1) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott: Status Conference held on 1/23/2014. Docs. 12, 35, 60, 61, 62, 68 are denied as moot. Doc. 66 is denied. Pltfs are ordered to file a motion for leave to amend prior to filing any additional amended complaints. Oral argument previously scheduled for 2/26/14 has been reset to 5/15/14 at 10:00 a.m. Motions to dismiss are due by 2/13/14; responses due 3/13/1; replies due 4/3/14 (Court Reporter Julie Wolfer (Official).) (wam1)

Status Conference

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiffs NorCal Tea Party Patriots, Prescott Tea Party, South Dakota Citizens for Liberty, INC., Faith and Freedom Coalition of Ohio, Americans Against Oppressive Laws, Inc., Texas Public Policy Foundation, Simi Valley Moorpark Tea Party, Texas Patriots Tea Party, Tampa 9-12, and San Angelo Tea Party against All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L) (Greim, Edward) Modified on 1/24/2014 (eh1). (Entered: 01/23/2014)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher R Egan for Defendants Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (Egan, Christopher) (Entered: 01/27/2014)

MOTION to Dismiss Claims Against Federal Defendants and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Defendant Internal Revenue Service. Responses due by 2/24/2014 (Hartt, Grover) (Entered: 01/30/2014)

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura M Conner for Defendants Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (Conner, Laura) (Entered: 02/03/2014)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Eric R. Nitz (Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 100CIN021170) by Defendants Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Carter Hull, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Carly Young. (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 02/04/2014)

Filing Fee Received

PHV (Eric Nitz) Filing fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100CIN021170 (lk) Modified on 2/4/2014 (lk).

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D Belen for Defendants Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (Belen, Christopher) (Entered: 02/05/2014)

MOTION to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Action Complaint by Defendants Steven F. Bolling, Bonnie Esrig, Joseph Grant, Sarah Hall Ingram, Lois Lerner, Brenda Melahn, Steven Miller, Holly Paz, Douglas Shulman, Cindy Thomas, William Wilkins. Responses due by 3/10/2014 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Hayden, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2014)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Joseph Herr, Grant Herring, Elizabeth Hofacre, Stephen Seok, Mitchell Steele, Carly Young. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support) (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 02/13/2014)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Defendant Carter Hull. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support) (Bergeron, Pierre) (Entered: 02/13/2014)

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