Case: Doe A v. Spahn

Doe A et al. v. Spahn

COMPLAINT against CAROL SPAHN ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10379338) filed by John Doe A, John Doe C, John Doe B. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by John Doe A, John Doe B, John Doe C (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.), SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by John Doe A, John Doe B, John Doe C (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ira A. Burnim on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Burnim, Ira) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Megan Schuller, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10385151. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by John Doe A, John Doe B, John Doe C. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration for Admission Pro Hac Vice - Megan Schuller, # 2 Exhibit Megan Schuller Certificate of Good Standing In Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Anashua Dutta, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10385280. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by John Doe A, John Doe B, John Doe C. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Anashua Dutta Certificate of Good Standing in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

ERRATA by John Doe A, John Doe B, John Doe C re 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration for Admission Pro Hac Vice - Megan Schuller, # 2 Exhibit Megan Schuller Certificate of Good Standing In Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, # 3 Errata Notice of Errata re Docket Entry No. 4, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: (1) Plaintiffs' 2 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonyms is GRANTED, subject to any further consideration by the United States District Judge to whom this case is randomly assigned; (2) All parties shall use the pseudonyms listed in the Complaint in all documents filed in this action; and (3) Within fourteen days of this Order, Plaintiffs shall file on the public docket a pseudonymous version of their 2 Motion and any attachments. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/2/2023. (lcjeb4) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zsl)

Notice of QC

NOTICE OF ERROR re 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; emailed to bryan@bryanschwartzlaw.com, cc'd 3 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document, 2. Future filings may be ENTERED IN ERROR, 3. Invalid attorney signature; signature on document must match PACER log in. (znmw, )

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to CAROL SPAHN, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsl) (Entered: 10/05/2023)

STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 10/10/2023. (lccjn3) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/18/2023., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/21/2023. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/19/2024.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CAROL SPAHN served on 12/18/2023 (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Clayton Louis Bailey on behalf of CAROL SPAHN (Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendants 12 Consent Motion for An Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, and with good cause being found, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is Granted. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiffs 1 Complaint on or before March 15, 2024. In the event that Defendant files a motion to dismiss, Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to that motion on or before May 3, 2024, and Defendant shall file a reply on or before May 24, 2024. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/17/2024. (lccjn3)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 3/15/2024. Response due by 5/3/2024. Reply due by 5/24/2024. (zcam)

Set/Reset Deadlines

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Megan Schuller, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10755667. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Anashua Dutta, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10755694. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa Zeidner Marcus on behalf of CAROL SPAHN (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative to Dismiss or Strike Plaintiffs' Class Allegations by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Bailey, Clayton). Added MOTION to Strike on 3/19/2024 (zdp). (Entered: 03/15/2024)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File First Amended Complaint and Defendants Response Thereto by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Plaintiffs' 17 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, and considering that Defendant consents, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their amended complaint on or before May 3, 2024. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint on or before June 7, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 4/1/2024. (lccjn3)

AMENDED COMPLAINT Notice of Filing First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against CAROL SPAHN filed by JOHN DOE C, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE A, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E, JANE DOE B, JANE DOE C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 2 Exhibit B - First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Redline))(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by JANE DOE A, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE B, JOHN DOE B, JANE DOE C, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Brewster McCallum on behalf of JANE DOE A, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE B, JOHN DOE B, JANE DOE C, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E (McCallum, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 06/03/2024)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 21 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Defendant shall file her response to Plaintiffs' amended complaint on or before July 12, 2024. Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to any motion to dismiss on or before September 6, 2024. Defendant shall her reply in support of a motion to dismiss on or before October 4, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 6/10/2024. (lccjn3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiffs' 4 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Megan Schuller and 5 Motion For Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anashua Dutta, and it appearing to the Court that the attorneys referenced therein meet the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the motions are GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file notices of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. So Ordered by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 6/24/2024. (lccjn3)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 22 Motion to Dismiss filed by JANE DOE A, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE B, JOHN DOE B, JANE DOE C, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 24 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply as to 22 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants reply brief shall be due on October 18th, 2024. So ordered by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 09/30/2024 (lccjn3) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion to Dismiss filed by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 7, # 2 Ex. 8, # 3 Ex. 9, # 4 Ex. 10, # 5 Ex. 11)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Evidence and Arguments First Raised in Defendant Peace Corps' Reply by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE A, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E, JANE DOE B, JANE DOE C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs Proposed Surreply to Evidence and Arguments First Raised in Defendant Peace Corps' Reply)(Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

RESPONSE re 26 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Evidence and Arguments First Raised in Defendant Peace Corps' Reply filed by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

REPLY re 27 Response to motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply filed by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE A, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E, JANE DOE B, JANE DOE C. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 11/20/2024)

NOTICE of Suggestion of Partial Mootness by CAROL SPAHN (Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Responsive Suggestion of Mootness and Opposition to Defendant's Suggestion of Mootness by JOHN DOE A, JOHN DOE B, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE A, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E, JANE DOE B, JANE DOE C (McCallum, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 26 Motion to File Surreply is GRANTED. ECF 26-1 shall be deemed filed. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 1/10/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 1/10/2025) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

MINUTE ORDER: The parties are ORDERED to appear for an in-person hearing regarding Defendant's 22 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint at 12:30pm on 1/30/2025 in Courtroom 17. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 1/10/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 1/10/2025) Modified on 1/10/2025 to include Minute Order text (zcam).

NOTICE of Appearance by Anashua Dutta on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Dutta, Anashua) (Entered: 01/14/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Set/Reset Hearings

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing reset for 2/26/2025 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 17- In Person before Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zcam)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to CAROL SPAHN. Attorney Clayton Louis Bailey terminated. (Bailey, Clayton) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Order on Motion to Continue

MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's 33 Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 2/6/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 2/6/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Megan E. Schuller on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Schuller, Megan) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Fabian Augusto Zetina Vasquez on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zetina Vasquez, Fabian) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Nathalie Sneitzer on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sneitzer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Motion Hearing held on 2/26/2025 re 22 . Motion Taken Under Advisement. Further Opinion and Order to be issued by the Court. Court Reporter: Lorraine Herman. (zcam)

Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Strike AND Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym

MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that Defendant's 16 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative to Dismiss or Strike Plaintiffs' Class Allegations is DENIED as moot. It is further ordered that Plaintiffs' 19 Motion to Proceed under Pseudonym is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 3/31/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 3/31/2025)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 22 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/6/2025. (lccjn3) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/6/2025. (lccjn3) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 18 Amended Complaint, by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that the government's 40 Unopposed Motion for Extension is GRANTED. The government shall file its answer to Plaintiffs' 18 Amended Complaint on or before 6/13/2025. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 5/19/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 5/19/2025)

ANSWER to 18 Amended Complaint, by CAROL SPAHN.(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File with the Court a Certified List of the Contents of the Administrative Records by CAROL SPAHN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

STIPULATION and Joint Request for Referral to Magistrate for Mediation and For Stay of All Deadlines Pending Mediation by JANE DOE A, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE B, JOHN DOE B, JANE DOE C, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E. (Schwartz, Bryan) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

MOTION for Mediation by JANE DOE A, JOHN DOE A, JANE DOE B, JOHN DOE B, JANE DOE C, JOHN DOE C, JANE DOE D, JANE DOE E. (See docket entry 43 to view document) (zdp) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Mediation

MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that Defendant's 42 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant shall file with the Court a certified list of the contents of the administrative record on or before 8/13/2025. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 7/14/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 7/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Mediation AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR MEDIATION: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' 44 Motion for Referral to a Magistrate Judge for Mediation and hereby REFERS this case for mediation to a randomly assigned magistrate judge. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than 14 days after the completion of mediation proceedings. The duration of the mediation shall be 90 days from commencement. All other case deadlines are STAYED pending completion of mediation. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on 7/18/2025 (lccjn3) (Entered: 7/18/2025)

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge

CASE RANDOMLY REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh for mediation. (zjd)

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 10/14/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7- In Person before Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh. Ex Parte Settlement Conference Statement Due 10/07/2025 by close of business (5:00 PM ET). SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh on 08/15/2025. (lcjc) (Entered: 08/15/2025)