Case: Curtis-Richie v. Madison County Commission

COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover 2)(LCB) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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NOTICE of assignment of case to a United States Magistrate Judge for trial. (LCB) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Violet Edwards waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Tom Brandon waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Steve Haraway waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Phil Vandiver waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Phil Riddick waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Madison County Commission waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Mac McCutcheon waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Frank Barber waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. Craig Hill waiver sent on 4/16/2025, answer due 6/15/2025. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Caldwell Motion is RIPE 4/24/2025. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Caldwell Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Caldwell Certificate)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Isabel Sara Rohani Motion is RIPE 4/24/2025. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Rohani Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Rohani Certificate)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brittany Carter Motion is RIPE 4/24/2025. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Carter Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Carter Certificate)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4846578 (B-17563). Paid on behalf of Elizabeth Caldwell. (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 4/25/2025 (LCB).

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4846580 (B-17564). Paid on behalf of Isabel Sara Rohani. (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 4/25/2025 (LCB).

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4846581 (B-17565). Paid on behalf of Brittany Carter. (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 4/25/2025 (LCB).

ORDER: The Court GRANTS 12 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Herman N Johnson, Jr on 4/25/2025. (LCB) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS 13 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Herman N Johnson, Jr on 4/25/2025. (LCB) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS 14 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Herman N Johnson, Jr on 4/25/2025. (LCB) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by David J Canupp on behalf of All Defendants (Canupp, David) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Allison B Chandler on behalf of All Defendants (Chandler, Allison) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT: The parties having not unanimously consented to the dispositive jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, this action has been randomly reassigned to the Honorable Judge Liles C. Burke. Please use case number 5:25-cv-557-LCB on all subsequent pleadings. Magistrate Judge Herman N. Johnson, Jr is no longer assigned to this case. (LCB) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER - Plaintiffs must either pay the $405 filing fee or file a request for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025. The court advises Plaintiffs that if they fail to comply with this order, the court may dismiss this action without further notice for lack of prosecution. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/1/2025. (MEB2) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 405, receipt_number AALNDC-4852880 (B-17666). related document 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Cover 2)(LCB). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 5/2/2025 (AHI).

Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 405, receipt_number AALNDC-4852880 (B-17666). related document 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover 2)(LCB). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 5/2/2025 (AHI).

INITIAL ORDER GOVERNING ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS - with appendices attached. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/2/2025. (AHI) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Taylor A.R. Meehan by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Canupp, David) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rachael C.T. Wyrick by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Canupp, David) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Soren A. Geiger on behalf of All Defendants (Geiger, Soren) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 23 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Taylor A.R. Meehan. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/5/2025. (MEB2) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 24 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rachael C.T. Wyrick. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/5/2025. (MEB2) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4854827 (B-17703). Paid on behalf of Taylor A.R. Meehan. (Canupp, David) Modified on 5/5/2025 (AHI).

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4854830 (B-17704). Paid on behalf of Rachael C.T. Wyrick. (Canupp, David) Modified on 5/5/2025 (AHI).

TEXT ORDER - In-Person Status Conference is set for Wednesday, 5/14/2025 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom II of the Federal Courthouse, 660 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL before Judge Liles C Burke. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/7/2025. (MEB2) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Liles C Burke: In-Person Status Conference held on 5/14/2025. Brittany Carter, Sidney Jackson, Elizabeth Caldwell, and Isabel Rohani present for Plaintiffs. David Canupp, Allison Chandler, and Jeff Rich present for Defendants. (Court Reporter Christina Decker) (MEB2)

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Meehan, Taylor) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

MOTION to Stay Discovery and FRCP26 Obligations by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meehan, Taylor) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file response briefs re motions to dismiss and to stay discovery by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order granting motion to extend time)(Caldwell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time. For good cause shown, the deadline for the plaintiffs to respond to the motion to dismiss and motion to stay is extended to July 11, 2025. The deadline for the defendants to reply is extended to July 25, 2025. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 6/27/2025. (KBW) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP.(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file response brief to motion to stay discovery by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

TEXT ORDER finding as moot 29 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 7/14/2025. (KBW) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time. For good cause shown, the deadline for the plaintiffs to respond to the motion to stay discovery is extended to August 7, 2025, and the deadline for the defendants to reply is extended to August 21, 2025. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 7/14/2025. (KBW) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 33 Amended Complaint by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Amended Complaint - Jan. 27, 1989 Order, Grayson v. Madison Cnty)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Meehan, Taylor) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 37 Motion to Amend/Correct. The plaintiffs shall file their corrected amended complaint by July 25, 2025. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 7/21/2025. (KBW) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Corrected First Amended Complaint) against All Defendants, filed by Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Jan. 27, 1989 Order, Grayson v. Madison)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order granting motion for excess pages)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 41 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Plaintiffs may file a 30-page response brief in opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, which shall be filed no later than August 7, 2025. The Defendants may file a 15-page reply brief in support of Defendants Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, which shall be filed no later than August 21, 2025. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 8/7/2025. (KBW) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Stay Discovery and FRCP26 Obligations filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alaizah Koorji by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Alaizah Koorji, # 2 Exhibit B-Certificate of Good Standing)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting Alaizah Koorji 45 Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 8/8/25. (SPT ) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4926504 (B-19409). Paid on behalf of Alaizah Koorji. (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 8/8/2025 (AHI).

REPLY in support of the 38 Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Meehan, Taylor) Modified on 8/22/2025 (AHI). (Entered: 08/21/2025)

REPLY in support of the 30 Motion to Stay Discovery filed by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Meehan, Taylor) Modified on 8/22/2025 (AHI). (Entered: 08/21/2025)

TEXT ORDER: A Motion Hearing is set for 1:30 PM on Monday, 11/3/2025, in the Federal Courthouse, 660 Gallatin Street SW, Courtroom II, Huntsville, AL before Judge Liles C Burke; Counsel should be prepared to argue all pending motions. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 10/15/25. (SPT) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

MOTION to Continue (Opposed) by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Canupp, David) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 50 MOTION to Continue (Opposed) filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS Defendants 50 Motion to Continue Hearing A two-week delay will not materially prejudice Plaintiffs.The motion hearing is RESET to 10 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Courtroom II of the United States Courthouse, 660 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 10/21/2025. (AHI) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie regarding 44 Response in Opposition to Motion (Carter, Brittany) Modified on 11/4/2025 (AHI). (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Evidentiary Material re: 44 Response in Opposition to Motion Supplemental Authority (Ala. State Conf. v. Allen, 25-13007, 11th. Cir). (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Liles C Burke: Motion Hearing held on 11/17/2025; Brittany Carter, Sara Rohani, and Elizabeth Caldwell present for Plaintiffs; David Canupp, Soren Geiger, and Taylor Meehan present for Defendants; The Court first heard argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 38); The Court then heard arguments on Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery (Doc. 30); The Court took argument for both motions under advisement. (Court Reporter Christina Decker.) (SPT )

Brief re 30 MOTION to Stay Discovery and FRCP26 Obligations filed by Frank Barber, Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, Phil Riddick, Phil Vandiver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Canupp, David) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Stay Discovery and FRCP26 Obligations Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Supplemental Brief filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS Defendants' 30 motion to stay and this case is STAYED pending the resolution of Defendant's 38 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 12/8/2025. (AHI) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Freddrick Malik Moore on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Moore, Freddrick) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants' 38 Motion to Dismiss. The motion is GRANTED in that Chairman Mac McCutcheon and Commissioners Tom Brandon, Violet Edwards, Steve Haraway, Craig Hill, Phil Vandiver, and Phil Riddick are DISMISSED; in all other respects, the motion is DENIED. The Court LIFTS the stay entered on December 8, 2025. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 2/23/2026. (AHI) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Defendants' ANSWER to 40 Amended Complaint, by Frank Barger, Madison County Commission.(Meehan, Taylor) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Proposed ESI Protocol)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Protective Order)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

PROTECTIVE ORDER: Certain documents and information shall remain confidential as set out in this order. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 3/31/2026. (AHI) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

ORDER: The court SETS an in-person hearing for April 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom II of the Huntsville United States Courthouse before the undersigned. The attorneys in this matter are highly encouraged to work together in good faith to begin solving and narrowing the areas of disagreement prior to the hearing date. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 4/9/2026. (LCB) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for R. Gary Spencer by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Gary Spencer, # 2 Exhibit B-Cert. of Good Standing)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

TEXT ORDER granting 65 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 4-10-26. (Burke, Liles) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

NOTICE of filing Amended Rule 26(f) Report< by Frank Barger, Madison County Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting, # 2 Exhibit ESI Protocol)(Meehan, Taylor) Modified on 4/13/2026 (AHI). (Entered: 04/10/2026)

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-5125021 (B-23839). Paid on behalf of R. Gary Spencer. (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 4/10/2026 (AHI).

TEXT ORDER: The In Person Status Conference set 4/16/26 is CANCELED. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 4/13/26. (SPT ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

SCHEDULING ORDER: This Scheduling Order supersedes any prior orders and governs further proceedings in this action unless modified for good cause shown and certain time limits and deadlines apply as set out in this order; Discovery due by 10/5/2026; Dispositive Motions due by 10/23/2026; Final Witness and Exhibit Lists due by 1/3/2027; Trial ready by 2/2027. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 4/13/2026. (AHI) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Koorji, Alaizah) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

TEXT ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel Alaizah Koorji. (Doc. 70). Signed by Judge Liles C. Burke on 4/16/2026. (STA) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay for two-week period by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay for two-week period by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Temporary Stay)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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TEXT ORDER: The Court GRANTS the plaintiffs Unopposed Request for Temporary Stay. (Doc. 72). Discovery and all other proceedings are STAYED until Friday, May 15, 2026. Additionally, the parties are ORDERED to file a status report about this case by May 15. The plaintiffs duplicative Unopposed Request for Temporary Stay (Doc. 73) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/1/26. (SPT ) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

STATUS REPORT and a Motion for An Additional Two Week Stay by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Temporary Stay)(Carter, Brittany) Modified on 5/15/2026 (AHI). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

TEXT ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for an Additional Two Week Stay. (Doc. 75). Discovery and all other proceedings are STAYED until Friday, May 29, 2026. Additionally, the parties are ORDERED to file a status report about this case by May 29. Signed by Judge Liles C. Burke on 5/15/2026. (STA) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

Transcript of Hearing held on 11/17/2025, before Judge Liles C. Burke. Court Reporter/Transcriber Christina Decker. 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 through PACER. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (A copy can be obtained at https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/Transcript%20Redaction% 20Policy.pdf) See Transcript Redaction Policy Redaction Request due 6/8/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/16/2026. (AHI) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

STATUS REPORT regarding additional two week discovery pause by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie. filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Angela Curry, Veronica Curtis-Richie (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Brittany) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

TEXT ORDER: An In Person Status Conference is set for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 6/3/2026, in the Federal Courthouse, 660 Gallatin Street SW, Courtroom II, Huntsville, AL before Judge Liles C Burke. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 5/29/26. (SPT ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)