Case: Female Athletes United v. Ellison

0:25-cv-02151 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: May 19, 2025

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On May 19, 2025, Plaintiff Female Athletes United ("FAU") filed suit against the Attorney General of Minnesota; the Commissioner of the Minnesota Commission on Civil Rights; the Executive Director of the Minnesota State High School League; the Minnesota Commissioner of Education; Independent School District No. 11 School Board; Independent School District No. 192 School Board; and Independent School District No. 279 School Board ("defendants"). FAU claims that Minnesota's policy of permitting transgender students to play in female sports violates Title IX in failing to treat girls equally or to "accommodate them by providing them with competitive opportunities that account for the physiological differences between males and females."

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (6/16/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Barham, Travis Christopher (Minnesota)

Beecher, Suzanne (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Allen, Maura C (Minnesota)

Beck, Kevin M (Minnesota)

Brunkow, Caroline (Minnesota)

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 12, 2025, 9:08 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11899383) filed by Female Athletes United. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) Modified text on 5/19/2025 (CLK). (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Donovan W. Frank per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 25-cv-2151 DWF/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Keith Ellison, Independent School District No. 11 School Board, Independent School District No. 192 School Board, Independent School District No. 279 School Board, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero, Erich Martens. (ACH) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Jonathan A. Scruggs, Henry W. Frampton, IV, Rory T. Gray as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (ACH) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Female Athletes United. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate

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May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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EXHIBIT LIST and Exhibits A-E re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 7 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Female Athletes United. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E)(Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Female Athletes United.(Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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10

ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT OF RELATED CASES. This case is reassigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud and Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko for all further proceedings. Judge Donovan W. Frank, Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins no longer assigned to case. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-2151 (ECT/DLM). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud and Judge Donovan W. Frank on 5/21/2025.(MMP) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : by Plaintiff Motion Hearing set for 7/7/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

PACER
12

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Henry W. Frampton, IV. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11907414 filed by Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jonathan A. Scruggs. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11907418 filed by Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Rory T. Gray. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11907419 filed by Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Suzanne E. Beecher. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11907424 filed by Female Athletes United. (Carlson, Renee) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Henry Frampton for Female Athletes United.; granting 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jonathan A. Scruggs for Female Athletes United.; granting 14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Rory Thomas Gray for Female Athletes United. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 5/22/2025. (MS) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 15 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Suzanne Beecher for Female Athletes United. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 5/22/2025. (MS) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Peter J Farrell on behalf of Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Farrell, Peter) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Anna L Veit-Carter on behalf of Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Veit-Carter, Anna) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Maura C Allen on behalf of Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Allen, Maura) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin M Beck on behalf of Erich Martens. (Beck, Kevin) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Female Athletes United. Keith Ellison served on 5/22/2025, answer due 6/12/2025; Independent School District No. 11 School Board served on 5/27/2025, answer due 6/17/2025; Independent School District No. 192 School Board served on 5/22/2025, answer due 6/12/2025; Independent School District No. 279 School Board served on 5/27/2025, answer due 6/17/2025; Willie Jett served on 5/23/2025, answer due 6/13/2025; Rebecca Lucero served on 5/27/2025, answer due 6/17/2025; Erich Martens served on 5/22/2025, answer due 6/12/2025. (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

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LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero to request case mgmt conference. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Enclosure to ltr)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

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LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Female Athletes United . (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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(Text-Only) NOTICE: Telephone Status Conference set for 6/2/2025 at 3:00 PM before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. Information for joining the call will be sent separately to all counsel of record.(RMM) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Caroline H. Brunkow on behalf of Independent School District No. 11 School Board. (McCalmont, Virginia) Modified text on 5/30/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Caitlinrose H. Fisher on behalf of Independent School District No. 11 School Board. (Fisher, Caitlinrose) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason D Friedman on behalf of Independent School District No. 279 School Board. (Friedman, Jason) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia R McCalmont on behalf of Independent School District No. 11 School Board. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//NOTICE of Appearance by Christian R Shafer on behalf of Independent School District No. 192 School Board. (Shafer, Christian) Modified text on 5/30/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christian R Shafer on behalf of Independent School District No. 192 School Board. (Shafer, Christian) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Christopher R. Deubert. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11927819 filed by Independent School District No. 279 School Board. (Friedman, Jason) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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34

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 33 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Christopher Deubert for Independent School District No. 279 School Board. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/2/2025. (CNO) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 6/2/2025: Status Conference.St. Paul Courthouse, Telephone Status ConferenceTime: 3:06 PM - 3:36 PMTotal Time: 30 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Henry Frampton, Rory Gray, Suzanne Beecher and Renee CarlsonFor Defendant(s): Jason Friedman, Chris Daubert, Virginia McCalmont, Kevin Beck, Anna Veit-Carter, Elizabeth Kramer, Maura Allen, Peter Farrell, Christian Shafer, Lauren Kingsbeck and Timothy Sullivan PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding case status. The parties shall meet and confer and file a joint letter, or if the parties are unable to agree, file separate letters, with a proposed briefing schedule and hearing date on Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction 6 on or before 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (RMM) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero . (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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BRIEFING ORDER: Hearing on Plaintiff Female Athletes United's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is rescheduled to 8/20/2025 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. See Order for deadlines and specifics. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 6/5/2025.(RMM) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas G Wardlow on behalf of Female Athletes United. (Wardlow, Douglas) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Protective Order. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF SCHEDULING: Informal Discovery Conference set for 6/13/2025 at 10:00 AM by Zoom Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Counsel shall receive the Zoom information by email. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/12/2025. (jme) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/13/2025: Discovery Conference.No Digital RecordingSt. Paul Courthouse, Zoom Audio ConferenceTime: 10:06am-10:55amTotal Time: 49 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff: Hal Frampton; Rory Gray; Doug WardlowFor Defendants Keith Ellison, Rebecca Lucero, Willie Jett: Maura Allen; Liz KramerFor Defendant Erich Martens: Kevin BeckFor Defendant ISD #11 School Board: Virginia McCalmont; Cailtinrose FisherFor Defendant ISD #192 School Board: Tim SullivanFor Defendant ISD #279 School Board: Christopher Deubert PROCEEDINGS: Informal discovery conference held. The parties addressed outstanding discovery issues. The Court set the following briefing schedule: State Defendants' brief due 6/18/2025; Plaintiff's response due 6/23/2025. The Court will issue a decision on the written submissions. The parties also addressed disagreements as to the proposed protective order. The Court took the issue under advisement and a protective order will issue. (jme) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/17/2025. (jme) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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SEALED MEMORANDUM/MOTION ISO State Defs' Motion for Expedited Discovery filed by State Defendants Ellison, Jett and Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) SEALED Exhibit 1, # 2 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified text on 6/24/2025 (kt). (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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Redacted Document for 43 SEALED MEMORANDUM ISO State Defs' Motion for Expedited Discovery filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Redacted Exhibit 1, # 2 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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45

(Text-Only) ORDER. By letter to the Court, Plaintiff has sought clarification of three provisions of the Protective Order 42 . Each of the areas for which Plaintiff sought clarification was addressed not only in the body of the Protective Order, but in the Court's prelude identifying what such provisions were included. To the extent Plaintiff's requests for clarifications are logistic questions regarding how information ought to be handled consistent with the Protective Order, the Order speaks for itself. To the extent Plaintiff's requests for clarifications reflect dissatisfaction with the scope of the Order, there are avenues of relief available to Plaintiff other than a letter request for clarification. As such, Plaintiff's requests for clarification are respectfully DENIED. To ensure a clear and complete record, Plaintiff is directed to file its letter request for clarification on the docket via CM/ECF, with access restricted to the parties and the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/20/2025. (jme) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

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Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

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SEALED LETTER to Magistrate Judge Douglas Micko by Female Athletes United. (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER. Before the Court is Defendants' motion seeking expedited discovery 43 . According to the Court's briefing schedule 41, Plaintiff's response was due by 6/23/2025, but no response has been filed. In the interest of a just outcome on the merits of this matter, the Court sua sponte provides Plaintiff with two additional days to respond. Plaintiff's response shall be filed by 6/25/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 6/24/2025. (jme) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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PROPOSED REDACTED DOCUMENT(S) for - 1 Proposed Redacted Complaint (Ex 1) filed by State Defendants Ellison, Jett and Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 7 Proposed Redacted Memorandum ISO Motion for PI (Ex 2), # 2 [8-3] Proposed Redacted Exhibit C (Ex 3), # 3 [8-4] Proposed Redacted Exhibit D (Ex 4), # 4 [8-5] Proposed Redacted Exhibit E (Ex 5))(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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SEALED Joint MOTION Continued Sealing re 48 Proposed Redacted Document(s), 8 Exhibit, 7 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 1 Complaint filed by State Defendants Ellison, Jett and Lucero. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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SEALED RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 Motion for Discovery Related to Standing filed by Female Athletes United. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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Redacted Document for 50 Redacted Document for Plaintiff's SEALED RESPONSE In Opposition to State Defendants' Motion for Expedited Discovery Related to Standing filed by Female Athletes United. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part State Defendants' request for expedited discovery 43 . Plaintiff must respond to State Defendants' discovery requests as limited by this Order no later than 7/14/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 7/1/2025. (JLD) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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SEALED Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Protective Order re 42 Protective Order by Female Athletes United. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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Redacted Document for 53, 42 Redacted Document for Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Protective Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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SEALED RESPONSE re 53 Sealed Document, 42 Protective Order filed by State Defendants Ellison, Lucero, and Jett. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Allen, Maura) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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Redacted Document for 55 Sealed Response to Pl's Objections to Protective Order filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Allen, Maura) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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SEALED Plaintiffs Notice of Compliance with Protective Order by Female Athletes United. (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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Redacted Document for 57 Plaintiffs Notice of Compliance with Protective Order . (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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Redacted Document for 60 RESPONSE (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Fisher, Caitlinrose) Modified text/links on 7/16/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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SEALED RESPONSE re 53 Sealed Document, Plf objection to protective order filed by Independent School District #11. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Fisher, Caitlinrose) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District No. 279 School Board. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Deubert, Christopher) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate

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July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District No. 192 School Board. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Sullivan, Timothy) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate

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July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DECLARATION of Keith Badger in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District No. 192 School Board.(Sullivan, Timothy) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DECLARATION of Timothy Sullivan in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District No. 192 School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A-C)(Sullivan, Timothy) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Erich Martens. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Beck, Kevin) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DECLARATION of Kevin M. Beck in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Erich Martens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A-D)(Beck, Kevin) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. SEALED MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by State Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified text on 7/24/2025 (CLK). (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. Redacted Document for 67, 6 Sealed Memorandum opposing motion for prelim injunction filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) Modified text on 7/24/2025 (CLK). (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DECLARATION of Mollie T. McQuillan, PhD in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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DECLARATION of A. Kade Goepferd, MD in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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SEALED DECLARATION of Liz Kramer in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by State Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 3, # 2 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 4, # 3 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 7, # 4 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 9, # 5 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 10, # 6 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 11, # 7 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 12, # 8 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 13, # 9 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 14, # 10 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 15, # 11 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 16, # 12 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 17, # 13 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 18, # 14 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 19, # 15 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 20, # 16 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit 21)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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Redacted Document for 71, 6 Redacted Kramer Declaration filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex 5, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex 6, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex 8)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 71 Sealed Document(s) - [71-1] Sealed Ex 3, [71-2] Sealed Ex 4, [71-3] Sealed Ex 7, [71-4] Sealed Ex 9, [71-5] Sealed Ex 10, [71-6] Sealed Ex 11, [71-7] Sealed Ex 12, [71-8] Sealed Ex 13, [71-9] Sealed Ex 14, [71-10] Sealed Ex 15, [71-11] Sealed Ex 16, [71-12] Sealed Ex 17, [71-13] Sealed Ex 18, [71-14] Sealed Ex 19, [71-15] Sealed Ex 20, [71-16] Sealed Ex 21 filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero.(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
74

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
75

SEALED DECLARATION of Coach in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex 1 sealed)(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
76

SEALED DECLARATION of Father in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
77

SEALED DECLARATION of Teammate in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
78

SEALED DECLARATION of Supporter in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
79

SEALED DECLARATION of Mother in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
80

SEALED DECLARATION of Targeted Athlete in Opposition to 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Independent School District #11.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
81

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 80, 76, 78, 79, 77, 75 Sealed Document(s) - 75 through 80 Sealed Declarations and [75-1] Ex 1 filed by Independent School District No. 11 School Board.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
82

Redacted Document for 74 Sealed Memorandum filed by Independent School District No. 11 School Board.(McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
83

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (replacement for ECF 67) filed by State Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

PACER
84

Redacted Document for 83, 6 Sealed Memorandum of State Defs in opp to motion for prelim injunction (replacement for ECF 68) filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

PACER
85

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Independent School District No. 11 School Board re 75 Declaration in Opposition [75-1] Exhibit 1, sealed (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

PACER
86

(Text-Only) NOTICE: Sealed Hearing on Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Protective Order set for 7/29/2025 at 10:15 AM by Video Conference before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. Instructions to join the hearing have been sent to all counsel of record. (RMM) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

PACER
87

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 7/29/2025: Status Conference.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom Telephone ConferenceSEALED Time: 10:22 AM - 11:01 AMTotal SEALED Time: 39 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Jonathan Scruggs, Rory Gray and Suzanne BeecherFor Defendant(s): Christopher Deubert, Caitlinrose Fisher, Virginia McCalmont, Kevin Beck, Maura Allen, Peter Farrell and Lauren Kingsbeck PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Plaintiff's Objection to Magistrate Judge's Protective Order. Order to follow. (RMM) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

PACER
88

MOTION Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to File a Combined Reply in Support of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Female Athletes United. (Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER
89

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 88 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Female Athletes United.(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER
90

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 88 MOTION Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to File a Combined Reply in Support of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Female Athletes United.(Frampton, Henry) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER
91

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Emily Nelson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12053245 filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Veit-Carter, Anna) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER
92

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Lucy Wolf. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12053354 filed by Keith Ellison, Willie Jett, Rebecca Lucero. (Veit-Carter, Anna) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER
93

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 91 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Emily C. Nelson for Keith Ellison, Willie Jett and Rebecca Lucero.; granting 92 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lucy Wolf for Keith Ellison, Willie Jett and Rebecca Lucero. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 7/31/2025. (MS) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 19, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Female Athletes United (“FAU”) is an organization that claims to advocate for fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women and girls in sports.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Erich Martens, State

Keith Ellison, State

Rebecca Lucero, State

Willie Jett, State

Independent School District No. 11 School Board, School District

Independent School District No. 192 School Board, School District

Independent School District No. 279 School Board, School District

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Sports

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

LGBTQ+:

Transgender: Sports