Case: Womens Life Care Center v. Ellison

0:24-cv-04250 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Nov. 22, 2024

Closed Date: Aug. 27, 2025

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Case Summary

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On November 11, 2024, Women’s Life Care Center, on behalf of itself and its patients; National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), on behalf of it and its member clinics, and Minnesota women who had received abortions filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. These plaintiffs sued a number of Minnesota officials, including the Attorney General and Governor, as well as Planned Parenthood branches, for their involvement with and perpetuation of "murder" against unborn children (providing means to receive abortion procedures).

On August 27, 2025, Judge Nancy E. Brasel granted Defendant's motion to dismiss. Given the Court’s conclusions, Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction was denied as moot.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (9/7/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Brasel, Nancy Ellen (Minnesota)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cassidy, Harold (Minnesota)

Cassidy, Derek M. (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Drysdale, Michael R (Minnesota)

George, Payton E. (Minnesota)

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Docket

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Last updated Sept. 7, 2025, 11:31 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11502006) filed by David Billings, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Womens Life Care Center, Dakota Hope Clinic, Clara Munger, Dawn Schreifels, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S.. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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10

Summons Issued as to Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (CLK) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

PACER
2

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Derek Cassidy. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502053 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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3

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Gene Schaerr. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502064 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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4

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Harold Cassidy. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502075 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

PACER
5

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney James Ronan. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502084 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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6

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Joseph Zakhary. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502090 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

PACER
7

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Thomas Viggiano. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11502099 filed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels. (Knecht, Harold) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

PACER
8

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 24-cv-4250 JWB/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

PACER
9

Summons Issued as to Cheryl Bailey, Ronda Chakolis, Brooke Cunningham, Keith Ellison, Laura Elseth, Jodi Harpstead, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler, Tim Walz. (CLK) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

RECAP
11

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 4 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Harold Cassidy for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 11/25/2024. (CNO) Modified text on 11/25/2024 (CNO). (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

PACER
12

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Joseph R. Zakhary for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 11/25/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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13

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Thomas J. Viggiano, III for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 11/25/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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14

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Jerry W. Blackwell recused. Case reassigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 24-cv-4250 NEB/SGE. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 11/25/2024.(CLK) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

RECAP

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

PACER
15

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 2 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Derek M. Cassidy for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/2/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

PACER
16

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 3 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Gene Schaerr for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/2/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

PACER
17

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney James M. Ronan for David Billings, for Dakota Hope Clinic, for Alexandra Johnson, for Clara Munger, for National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, for K. P. S., for Dawn Schreifels, and for Womens Life Care Center. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/2/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

PACER
18

NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret E Jacot on behalf of Tim Walz, Jodi Harpstead, Brooke Cunningham, Cheryl Bailey, Laura Elseth, Ronda Chakolis, Keith Ellison. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

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19

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey A Timmerman on behalf of Tim Walz, Jodi Harpstead, Brooke Cunningham, Cheryl Bailey, Laura Elseth, Ronda Chakolis, Keith Ellison. (Timmerman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

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20

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna L Veit-Carter on behalf of Tim Walz, Jodi Harpstead, Brooke Cunningham, Cheryl Bailey, Laura Elseth, Ronda Chakolis, Keith Ellison. (Veit-Carter, Anna) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 2, 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

PACER
21

NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle S Grant on behalf of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler. (Grant, Michelle) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

Dec. 18, 2024

Dec. 18, 2024

PACER
22

NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia R McCalmont on behalf of Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

PACER
23

STIPULATION regarding Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Plead by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States. Jointly Signed by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K.P.S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, MD, Dawn Schreifels, MD, and ALL DEFENDANTS. (Szalapski, Vanessa) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

PACER
24

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 23 Stipulation,. (Szalapski, Vanessa) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

RECAP
25

ORDER on 23 Stipulation. Defendants shall have 30 days after Plaintiffs serve their preliminary injunction motion and supporting materials on Defendants in January 2025 to answer or otherwise plead. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/30/2024. (HAM) (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

PACER
26

(Text-Only) ORDER. Pursuant to the Parties' Stipulation (Dkt. 23) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d), the case caption shall be amended and all future filings shall replace official capacity defendant Laura Elseth with official capacity defendant Jessica Miehe. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/30/2024. (HAM) (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

PACER

Order/Notice to Attorney

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

PACER
27

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Catherine Peyton Humphreville. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11570135 filed by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler. (Grant, Michelle) (Entered: 12/31/2024)

Dec. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2024

PACER
28

LETTER to Request Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits . (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

PACER
29

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Andrianna Kastanek. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11575653 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

PACER
30

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney April Otterberg. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11575695 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

PACER
31

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Shoba Pillay. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11575728 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

PACER
32

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels having no opposition to state defendants' request for leave to file to an overlength brief. (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 01/06/2025)

Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025

PACER
33

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 27 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Catherine Peyton Humphreville for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota,Planned Parenthood North Central States, and Sarah A. Traxler. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/7/2025. (MJS) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

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34

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 29 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Andrianna Kastanek for Access Independent Health Services, Inc. and Kathryn L. Eggleston.; granting 30 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney,April A Otterberg for Access Independent Health Services, Inc. and Kathryn L. Eggleston.; granting 31 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Shoba Pillay for Access Independent Health Services, Inc. and Kathryn L. Eggleston. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/7/2025. (MJS) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 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

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

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35

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response 28 Letter to Request Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits. Defendants request to extend the word count limit with respect to their upcoming motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs do not oppose this request 32 . The extension of the word count limit is GRANTED. The state Defendants may have an additional 5,500 word for their moving and reply briefs. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/23/2025.(KMW) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

PACER

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

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36

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Anjali Salvador. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11623458 filed by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler. (Grant, Michelle) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

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37

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 36 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Anjali Salvador for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, for Planned Parenthood North Central States, and for Sarah A. Traxler. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/27/2025. (CNO) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

PACER
38

FILED IN ERROR - MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jenna Hudson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11632737 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) Modified text on 2/5/2025 (CNO). (Entered: 01/27/2025)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

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39

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Meetra Mehdizadeh. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11632761 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

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40

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 39 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Meetra Hope Mehdizadeh for Access Independent Health Services, Inc., and for Kathryn L. Eggleston. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/29/2025. (CNO) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

PACER
41

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels . (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

PACER
42

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Tim Walz, Jodi Harpstead, Brooke Cunningham, Cheryl Bailey, Laura Elseth, Ronda Chakolis, Keith Ellison responding to Pl's request for add'l words. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

PACER
43

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler Responding to Plaintiffs' Request for Increased Word Limit. (Szalapski, Vanessa) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

PACER
44

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 41 Letter to District Judge. Plaintiffs may have up to 18,000 words for the upcoming motion for preliminary injunction filings (memorandum in support and reply) and Defendants may have up t 18,000 words for their opposition memorandum. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/19/2025. (KMW) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

PACER

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

PACER
45

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Womens Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Clara Munger, Alexandra Johnson, K. P. S., Dakota Hope Clinic, David Billings, Dawn Schreifels . (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

PACER
46

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jenna Hudson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11718020 filed by Access Independent Health Services, Inc., Kathryn L. Eggleston. (McCalmont, Virginia) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

PACER
47

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 46 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jenna A. Hudson for Access Independent Health Services, Inc. and Kathryn L. Eggleston. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 3/5/2025. (MS) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

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48

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Cheryl Bailey, Ronda Chakolis, Brooke Cunningham, Keith Ellison, Jodi Harpstead, Jessica Miehe, Tim Walz. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

RECAP
49

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 48 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Date and time to be determined. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

PACER
50

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 48 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Cheryl Bailey, Ronda Chakolis, Brooke Cunningham, Keith Ellison, Jodi Harpstead, Jessica Miehe, Tim Walz.(Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

PACER
51

MEMORANDUM in Support re 48 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Cheryl Bailey, Ronda Chakolis, Brooke Cunningham, Keith Ellison, Jodi Harpstead, Jessica Miehe, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

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

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March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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52

Declaration of Margaret Jacot in Support of 48 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Cheryl Bailey, Ronda Chakolis, Brooke Cunningham, Keith Ellison, Jodi Harpstead, Jessica Miehe, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-6)(Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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53

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 48 Motion to Dismiss/General. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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54

LETTER to Request Permission to File Motion to Reconsider ECF 44 pursuant to LR 7.1j. (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

PACER
55

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States in Response to ECF No. 54. (Szalapski, Vanessa) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

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56

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE. Due to the pending Motion to Dismiss 48, the Court finds there is good cause to delay the entry of a pretrial scheduling order. The Court will schedule a pretrial conference, if needed, promptly after a decision is issued on the pending motion. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 3/24/2025. (HAM) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

PACER

Order/Notice to Attorney

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

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57

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Alexandra Johnson, Clara Munger, K. P. S. (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

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58

LETTER RESPONSE re 54 Letter to Request Permission to File Motion to Reconsider. (Jacot, Margaret) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

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59

(Text-Only) Plaintiff's request to file a motion for reconsideration of their request for a further extended word count is DENIED under Local Rule 7.1(j). Defendants accurately interpret the Local Rules and this Court's previous order at ECF No. 44 . Each Defendant group is allowed 18,000 words for its opposition memorandum. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 3/27/2025. (KMW) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

PACER

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

PACER
60

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, MOTION Extension of Time to Respond and Overlength Brief filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

PACER
61

(Text-Only) ORDER GRANTING 60 letter request for additional time for the parities briefing on the State Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and an extension of the word count for both parties. Plaintiff's Response to the Motion to Dismiss is due 4/18/25 and Defendant's reply brief is due 5/9/25. Plaintiff may have 18,000 words to respond and the State Defendants may have 18,000 for their combined memorandum in support and reply brief. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 4/2/2025. (KMW) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

PACER
62

(Text-Only) NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 48 MOTION to Dismiss/General: The Motion Hearing on the State Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is scheduled for 6/23/2025 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel (KMW) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

PACER
63

NOTICE of Appearance by Caitlin L. D. Hull on behalf of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Sarah A. Traxler. (Hull, Caitlin) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

PACER
100

Declaration of Patricia Giebink, MD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

PACER
101

Declaration of Chastity Fyksen-Ladoucer in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

PACER
102

Declaration of Abby Johnson in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

PACER
103

First Declaration of Mayra Rodriguez in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

PACER
104

Second Declaration of Mayra Rodriguez in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

PACER
105

Declaration of Myra Neyer in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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106

Declaration of Annette Sosa-Rodriguez in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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107

Declaration of Noemi Padilla in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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108

Declaration of Nichola Morrison in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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109

Declaration of Amanda Willie in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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110

Declaration of David Mark, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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111

Declaration of Bruce Carlson, MD, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V., # 3 Exhibit(s) Literature Cited, # 4 Exhibit(s) Timetable of Human Embryonic Development, # 5 Exhibit(s) Dr. Carlson List of Structures in Human Embryos, # 6 Exhibit(s) drawing of Adult Arterial System, # 7 Exhibit(s) drawing of Arterial System in embryo, # 8 Exhibit(s) drawing of Adult Venous System, # 9 Exhibit(s) drawing of Venous System in embryo, # 10 Exhibit(s) drawing of Adult Nervous System, # 11 Exhibit(s) drawing of Brain and Nervous System in embryo, # 12 Exhibit(s) drawing of Brain in embryo, # 13 Exhibit(s) drawing of Adult Digestive and Respiratory System, # 14 Exhibit(s) drawing of Digestive and Respiratory System in embryo)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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112

Declaration of Ola Saugstad, MD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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113

Declaration of Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V., # 3 Exhibit(s) list of 83 murders for refusing abortion, # 4 Exhibit(s) letter from Dr. Gerberding, Director of CDC)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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114

Declaration of Elizabeth Flanagan, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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115

Declaration of Patricia Casey, MD, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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116

Declaration of Priscilla Coleman, PhD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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117

First Declaration of Mary Davenport, MD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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118

Second Declaration of Mary Davenport, MD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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119

Declaration of Carol Everett in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) resume, # 3 Exhibit(s) portion of transcript of NAF training, # 4 Exhibit(s) photocopy of labeled cassette tape with audio of NAF training)(Viggiano, Thomas) RECORDING OF [119-3] FILED CONVENTIONALLY IN CLERK'S OFFICE ON SAME FLASH DRIVE AS 513 . (kt) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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120

Declaration of Dorothy Wallis in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) C.V.)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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121

Declaration of Thomas Glessner, JD in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center.(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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122

First Declaration of Jacinta Lagasse in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) AG Ellison Consumer Alert, Aug. 2022)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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123

Second Declaration of Jacinta Lagasse in Support of 64 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Declaratory Rerlief - Expedited Handling Requested filed by David Billings, Dakota Hope Clinic, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Dawn Schreifels, Womens Life Care Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa publication, # 3 Exhibit(s) NARAL publication, # 4 Exhibit(s) Dr. Carlson List of Structures in Human Embryos)(Viggiano, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 22, 2024

Closing Date: Aug. 27, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff, Women’s Life Care Center (“WLCC”), is a pregnancy help center. Plaintiff, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (“NIFLA”), has approximately 1,765 affiliate member pregnancy help centers (“PHCs”) across the country, over 1,500 of which operate as medical clinics. Individual named plaintiffs are Minnesota residents, who were pregnant mothers, subjected to abortions they did not want.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), Non-profit or advocacy

Sarah A. Traxler, MD, Private Entity/Person

Brooke Cunningham, State

Cheryl Bailey, MD, Private Entity/Person

Laura Elseth, LPN, Private Entity/Person

Ronda Chakolis, Private Entity/Person

Keith Ellison, State

Access Independent Health Services, Inc. d/b/a Red River Women’s Clinic, Non-profit or advocacy

Tim Walz, State

Kathryn L. Eggleston, MD, Private Entity/Person

Jodi Harpstead, State

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS), Non-profit or advocacy

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Reproductive rights:

Abortion