Case: The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. v. Regents of the University of California

23-cv-06133 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 28, 2023

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On November 28, 2023, the Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), two Jewish nonprofits, sued the University of California Berkeley for allegedly allowing and enabling antisemitism and anti-Zionism to proliferate on campus. 

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Judge(s)

Donato, James (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Carroll, David Junxiong (California)

Coghlan, John V (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Chen, Hailyn Jennifer (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cruz, Ronald (California)

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Docket

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COMPLAINT Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number BCANDC-18871888.). Filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Complaint, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet and Attachment)(George, Eric) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 12/12/2023. (sfb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 2/19/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/26/2024 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18874792.) filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Coghlan, John) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Summons Issued as to Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 12 Motion for Pro Hac Vice.(sklc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Proposed Summons. (George, Eric) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Proposed Summons. (George, Eric) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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Certificate of Interested Entities by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. (George, Eric) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Marc George Notice of Appearance of David J. Carroll (George, Eric) (Filed on 11/28/2023) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18880721.) filed by The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Helfman, Tara) (Filed on 11/29/2023) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

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Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 15 Motion for Pro Hac Vice.(sklc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2023) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 10 Case Assigned by Intake,, 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 10 Case Assigned by Intake,, 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 10 Case Assigned by Intake,, 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. re 10 Case Assigned by Intake,, 8 Certificate of Interested Entities, 13 Summons Issued, 11 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 1 Complaint, 9 Notice of Appearance of David Carroll (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/1/2023) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. Benjamin E. Hermalin served on 11/30/2023, answer due 12/21/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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***POSTED IN ERROR. PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT #29*** SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. Berkeley Law School served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) Modified on 12/4/2023 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. University of California at Berkeley served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. Regents of the University of California served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. Carol T. Christ served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. Michael V. Drake served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. Berkeley Law School served on 11/29/2023, answer due 12/20/2023. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/4/2023) Modified on 12/4/2023 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety "Summons Returned Executed" Re:22 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 18 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 21 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 20 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 17 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2023)

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Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety "Summons Returned Executed" Re: 22 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 18 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 21 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 20 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., 17 Certificate of Service, filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by L. Rachel Lerman (Lerman, L. Rachel) (Filed on 12/8/2023) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc... (Carroll, David) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2023) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge James Donato for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by Clerk on 12/13/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2023) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

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CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/29/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor. Case Management Statement due by 2/22/2024. Signed by Judge James Donato on 12/14/2023. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2023) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Carol Lynn Thompson (Thompson, Carol) (Filed on 12/20/2023) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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STIPULATION JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT filed by Regents of the University of California. (Thompson, Carol) (Filed on 12/20/2023) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan H. Heckenlively Appearance of Counsel (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 1/11/2024) (Entered: 01/11/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hailyn Jennifer Chen Counsel for Defendants The Regents of the University of CA, University of CA at Berkeley, Berkeley Law School, Michael Drake, Carol Christ, and Ben Hermalin (Chen, Hailyn) (Filed on 1/11/2024) (Entered: 01/11/2024)

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STIPULATION Second Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 1/17/2024) (Entered: 01/17/2024)

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NOTICE of Change of Address by John V Coghlan (Coghlan, John) (Filed on 1/18/2024) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Tara Helfman (Helfman, Tara) (Filed on 1/18/2024) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

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Electronic filing error. Notice to Attorney Tara Helfman. Counsel must update personal profile for change of contact information including email address to be in effect. Re: 123 Re: 41 Notice of Change of Address filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/19/2024)

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NOTICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. Notice of Change of Firm Name and Contact Information (Carroll, David) (Filed on 1/24/2024) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Joint Request for Order Extending Deadlines Regarding Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bryan H. Heckenlively ISO the Parties' Stipulated Joint Request)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 2/2/2024) (Entered: 02/02/2024)

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MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Motion to Strike Jury Demand filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 3/28/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor. Responses due by 2/20/2024. Replies due by 2/27/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 2/5/2024) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

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ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS. Signed by Judge James Donato on 2/6/2024. (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2024) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/9/2024) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 2/9/2024) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Carroll, David) (Filed on 2/13/2024) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Carroll, David) (Filed on 2/13/2024) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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First MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Kenneth L. Marcus ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19149557.) filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE). (Marcus, Kenneth) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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ORDER by Judge James Donato granting 50 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Kenneth L. Marcus. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/23/2024) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge James Donato: Initial Case Management Conference held on 2/29/2024. Total Time in Court: 20 minutes. Court Reporter: Ruth Levine. (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/29/2024) (Entered: 03/01/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/29/2024 before Judge James Donato by The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Carroll, David) (Filed on 3/4/2024) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/29/2024 before Judge James Donato by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 3/4/2024) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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Transcript of Proceedings held on 02/29/2024, before Judge James Donato. Court Reporter Ruth Levine Ekhaus, RMR, RDR, FCRR, CSR No. 12219, telephone number (415)335-5223/ruth_ekhaus@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 54 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/6/2024. (Related documents(s) 54 ) (rre, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/8/2024) (Entered: 03/08/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/29/2024 before Judge James Donato for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus (rre, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/12/2024) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/29/2024 before Judge James Donato for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus (rre, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/21/2024) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

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CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 5/3/2024. Close of Expert Discovery due by 2/28/2025. Close of Fact Discovery due by 11/15/2024. Designation of Experts due by 12/20/2024. Dispositive Motion due by 3/27/2025. Bench Trial set for 8/11/2025 09:00 AM before Judge James Donato. Signed by Judge James Donato on 3/22/2024. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/22/2024) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Joint Request to Extend Deadline to File First Amended Complaint filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Carroll, David) (Filed on 3/28/2024) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

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ORDER. For Dkt. No. 60, plaintiffs may have until May 3, 2024, to file an amended complaint. Signed by Judge James Donato on 3/28/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/28/2024) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filed by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Coghlan, John) (Filed on 5/3/2024) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Joint Request for Order Extending Deadlines for Motion to Dismiss and Case Schedule filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bryan H. Heckenlively ISO the Parties' Stipulated Joint Request)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 5/7/2024) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

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ORDER. For Dkt. No. 63, defendants may file the motion to dismiss by June 10, 2024, plaintiffs may file an opposition by July 15, 2024, and defendants may file any reply by August 8, 2024. Signed by Judge James Donato on 5/9/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2024) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Amended Stipulated Joint Request for Order Extending Deadlines for Motion to Dismiss and Case Schedule filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 5/16/2024) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

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AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Close of Expert Discovery due by 5/9/2025. Close of Fact Discovery due by 2/14/2025. Designation of Experts due by 3/21/2025. Dispositive Motion due by 6/2/2025. Rebuttal Reports due by 4/18/2025. Signed by Judge James Donato on 5/17/2025. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/17/2024) Modified on 5/17/2024 (lrc, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/17/2024)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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AMENDED STIPULATED ORDER RE MOTION TO DISMISS BRIEFING. Signed by Judge James Donato on 5/21/2024. (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/21/2024) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 8/8/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor. Responses due by 6/24/2024. Replies due by 7/1/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Declaration of Bryan H. Heckenlively in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 6/10/2024) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 68 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint ) filed byJewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Coghlan, John) (Filed on 7/15/2024) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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REPLY (re 68 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint ) filed byBerkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley. (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 7/29/2024) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

July 29, 2024

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NOTICE by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley Notice of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 8/1/2024) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

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Aug. 1, 2024

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ORDER. The motion to dismiss, Dkt. No. 68, is suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). The hearing that was set for August 8, 2024, is vacated. Signed by Judge James Donato on 8/5/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/5/2024) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

Aug. 5, 2024

Aug. 5, 2024

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Order

Aug. 5, 2024

Aug. 5, 2024

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NOTICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. Notice of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Coghlan, John) (Filed on 8/6/2024) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

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Aug. 6, 2024

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NOTICE by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. Notice of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Coghlan, John) (Filed on 8/14/2024) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

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Aug. 14, 2024

Aug. 14, 2024

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Third Party MOTION to Intervene filed by Adam Lerman, Berkeley Law Jewish Students for Justice in Palestine (BLJ4P), Berkeley Muslim Student Association (MSA), Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), Malak Afaneh, Zaid Yousef, Matthew Fernandes, Muki Barkan, Berkeley Law Student #1, Eli Harris, Isaac (Izzy) Tragarz, Donna Stern, Kate Stenvig, Neal Lyons, Arash Mohammady, Jesus Gutierrez, Bryan Avelar, UCB Graduate Student #1, Eisha Mumtaz, UCB Undergraduate Student #1, Lianna van Hout, Benjamin Lynch, Noorulain Irshad, Nicole Conaway, Dennis Cameron, Sabrina Sarwar, Islam Ayyad, Amina Shakeel, Amanatun Nesa, Tana Nick, Kyanna Huff, Aaliyah Wheeler, Byanca Ninov, Tyler Wood, Jeremy Eugene, Alex Owolade. Motion Hearing set for 10/10/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 9/3/2024. Replies due by 9/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Zaid Yousef, # 2 Declaration (1st) of Muki Barkan of BLJ4P, # 3 Declaration (2nd) of Muki Barkan, # 4 Declaration of Eli Harris, # 5 Exhibit A, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit C, # 8 Exhibit D, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit F, # 11 Exhibit G, # 12 Exhibit H, # 13 Exhibit I, # 14 Proposed Order)(Cruz, Ronald) (Filed on 8/19/2024) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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Aug. 19, 2024

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19759947.) filed by Malak Afaneh, Bryan Avelar, Islam Ayyad, Muki Barkan, Berkeley Law Jewish Students for Justice in Palestine (BLJ4P), Berkeley Law Student #1, Berkeley Muslim Student Association (MSA), Dennis Cameron, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), Nicole Conaway, Jeremy Eugene, Matthew Fernandes, Jesus Gutierrez, Eli Harris, Kyanna Huff, Noorulain Irshad, Adam Lerman, Benjamin Lynch, Neal Lyons, Arash Mohammady, Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), Eisha Mumtaz, Amanatun Nesa, Tana Nick, Byanca Ninov, Alex Owolade, Sabrina Sarwar, Amina Shakeel, Kate Stenvig, Donna Stern, Isaac (Izzy) Tragarz, UCB Graduate Student #1, UCB Undergraduate Student #1, Aaliyah Wheeler, Tyler Wood, Zaid Yousef, Lianna van Hout. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Driver, Shanta) (Filed on 8/22/2024) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

Aug. 22, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 75 Third Party MOTION to Intervene ) filed byJewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE), The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc.. (Coghlan, John) (Filed on 9/3/2024) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

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REPLY (re 75 Third Party MOTION to Intervene ) filed byMalak Afaneh, Bryan Avelar, Islam Ayyad, Muki Barkan, Berkeley Law Jewish Students for Justice in Palestine (BLJ4P), Berkeley Law Student #1, Berkeley Muslim Student Association (MSA), Dennis Cameron, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), Nicole Conaway, Jeremy Eugene, Matthew Fernandes, Jesus Gutierrez, Eli Harris, Kyanna Huff, Noorulain Irshad, Adam Lerman, Benjamin Lynch, Neal Lyons, Arash Mohammady, Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), Eisha Mumtaz, Amanatun Nesa, Tana Nick, Byanca Ninov, Alex Owolade, Sabrina Sarwar, Amina Shakeel, Kate Stenvig, Donna Stern, Isaac (Izzy) Tragarz, UCB Graduate Student #1, UCB Undergraduate Student #1, Aaliyah Wheeler, Tyler Wood, Zaid Yousef, Lianna van Hout. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit J, # 2 Exhibit K, # 3 Exhibit L, # 4 Exhibit M, # 5 Exhibit N, # 6 Exhibit O)(Cruz, Ronald) (Filed on 9/10/2024) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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Sept. 10, 2024

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ORDER GRANTING 76 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Shanta Driver. Signed by Judge James Donato on 9/20/2024. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/20/2024) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

Sept. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 2024

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NOTICE by Berkeley Law School, Carol T. Christ, Michael V. Drake, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Regents of the University of California, University of California at Berkeley of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Filed on 9/27/2024) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

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Sept. 27, 2024

Sept. 27, 2024

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MOTION to Appear by Telephone (Video Conference) filed by Malak Afaneh, Bryan Avelar, Islam Ayyad, Muki Barkan, Berkeley Law Jewish Students for Justice in Palestine (BLJ4P), Berkeley Law Student #1, Berkeley Muslim Student Association (MSA), Dennis Cameron, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), Nicole Conaway, Jeremy Eugene, Matthew Fernandes, Jesus Gutierrez, Eli Harris, Kyanna Huff, Noorulain Irshad, Adam Lerman, Benjamin Lynch, Neal Lyons, Arash Mohammady, Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), Eisha Mumtaz, Amanatun Nesa, Tana Nick, Byanca Ninov, Alex Owolade, Sabrina Sarwar, Amina Shakeel, Kate Stenvig, Donna Stern, Isaac (Izzy) Tragarz, UCB Graduate Student #1, UCB Undergraduate Student #1, Aaliyah Wheeler, Tyler Wood, Zaid Yousef, Lianna van Hout. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Driver, Shanta) (Filed on 10/2/2024) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

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ORDER. The motion to intervene, Dkt. No. 75, is suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). The hearing that was set for October 10, 2024, is vacated. The remote appearance request, Dkt. No. 81, is terminated as moot. Signed by Judge James Donato on 10/4/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2024) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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NOTICE by Malak Afaneh, Bryan Avelar, Islam Ayyad, Muki Barkan, Berkeley Law Jewish Students for Justice in Palestine (BLJ4P), Berkeley Law Student #1, Berkeley Muslim Student Association (MSA), Dennis Cameron, Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), Nicole Conaway, Jeremy Eugene, Matthew Fernandes, Jesus Gutierrez, Eli Harris, Kyanna Huff, Noorulain Irshad, Adam Lerman, Benjamin Lynch, Neal Lyons, Arash Mohammady, Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), Eisha Mumtaz, Amanatun Nesa, Tana Nick, Byanca Ninov, Alex Owolade, Sabrina Sarwar, Amina Shakeel, Kate Stenvig, Donna Stern, Isaac (Izzy) Tragarz, UCB Graduate Student #1, UCB Undergraduate Student #1, Aaliyah Wheeler, Tyler Wood, Zaid Yousef, Lianna van Hout re 75 Third Party MOTION to Intervene (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Driver, Shanta) (Filed on 10/8/2024) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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ORDER re Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge James Donato on 10/25/2024. (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2024) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

Oct. 25, 2024

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NOTICE by The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (JAFE) of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Carroll, David) (Filed on 11/7/2024) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

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Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Declarations filed by Shmuel Barkan, Malak Afaneh, Berkeley Law Student #1, Isaac Tragarz, Zaid Yousef. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Berkeley Law Jews for Palestine (BLJ4P), # 3 Declaration of UCB Undergraduate Student #1)(Driver, Shanta) (Filed on 11/12/2024) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024

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MOTION to Allow 2 Intervenor-Defendants to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by Shmuel Barkan, Malak Afaneh, Berkeley Law Student #1, Isaac Tragarz, Zaid Yousef. Motion Hearing set for 12/19/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 11/26/2024. Replies due by 12/3/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Shmuel (Muki) Barkan, # 2 Declaration of Malak Afaneh, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Declaration of UCB Undergraduate Student #1)(Driver, Shanta) (Filed on 11/12/2024) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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Nov. 12, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Education

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 28, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 23-cv-06133

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Religion discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Other

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism