Case: Inclusive Louisiana v. St. James Parish

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAEDC-9855800) filed by Inclusive Louisiana, RISE St. James, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Affidavit Introduction to Student Attorneys)Attorney Pamela Carol Spees added to party Inclusive Louisiana(pty:pla), Attorney Pamela Carol Spees added to party Mount Triumph Baptist Church(pty:pla), Attorney Pamela Carol Spees added to party RISE St. James(pty:pla).(Spees, Pamela) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/22/2023) (js). (Entered: 03/21/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Affidavit Introduction to Student Attorneys

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Initial Case Assignment to Judge Wendy B Vitter and Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. (ess) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

**DEFICIENT** Summons Submitted for Issuance (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Attachment w Plaintiffs Attorney Contact Info)(Spees, Pamela) (Main Document 3 replaced on 3/22/2023) (js). Modified on 3/24/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 03/21/2023)

Initial Case Assignment

Summons Submitted for Issuance (Spees, Pamela) (Main Document 4 replaced on 3/27/2023) (mmv). (Entered: 03/24/2023)

Summons Submitted for Issuance (Spees, Pamela) (Main Document 5 replaced on 3/27/2023) (mmv). (Entered: 03/24/2023)

Summons Submitted for Issuance (Spees, Pamela) (Main Document 6 replaced on 3/27/2023) (mmv). (Entered: 03/24/2023)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 3 Summons Submitted for Issuance. **Reason(s) of deficiency: Incorrect, illegible or incomplete document or improper formatting of PDF. A completed summons form must be provided for each defendant. All defendants cannot be listed on the same summons form. Please submit a completed summons form to be issued for each defendant individually/separately.** For corrective information, see section(s) D01 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 3/31/2023. (mmv)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 4, 5, and 6 Summons Submitted for Issuance. **1) Filing attorney did not properly format the pdf of the Summons. The pdfs should not have the pink header nor the 3 red buttons at the bottom. When using a FORM, fill in the applicable fields then click the red PRINT button at the bottom to print the document to pdf format. Clerk has taken corrective action. **2) Document does not contain the Section and Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section D, Judge Wendy B. Vitter and Division 1, Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld.**(mmv) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

Summons Issued as to St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(mmv) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Astha Sharma Pokharel (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-9887707) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Sadaf Doost (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number BLAEDC-9887723) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit w Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit Consent to Electronic Filing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) Modified text on 4/10/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 04/10/2023)

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 9, 10 Motions are GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Astha Sharma Pokharel and Sadaf Doost be granted pro hac vice admission and be permitted to appear as additional counsel of record for all purposes on behalf of Plaintiffs Inclusive Louisiana and Mount Triumph Baptist Church in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 4/11/2023. (mmv) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Attorney Carroll Devillier, Jr added to party St. James Parish(pty:dft), Attorney Carroll Devillier, Jr added to party St. James Parish Council(pty:dft), Attorney Carroll Devillier, Jr added to party St. James Parish Planning Commission(pty:dft).(Devillier, Carroll) Modified text on 4/26/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 04/26/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint,, as to St. James Parish answer due 6/16/2023; St. James Parish Council answer due 6/16/2023; St. James Parish Planning Commission answer due 6/16/2023. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants shall have until June 16, 2023 to file any responsive pleadings in this matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 4/27/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll Additional Counsel Clara J. Potter by RISE St. James. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lowell, Devin) Modified text on 5/4/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 05/04/2023)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 14 MOTION to Enroll Additional Counsel Clara J. Potter. **Document contains incorrect Section and Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section D, Judge Wendy Vitter and Division 1, Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld.** (mmv) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 14 Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Clara J. Potter be enrolled as additional counsel of record for Plaintiff Rise St. James in the above-captioned matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 5/4/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

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Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record

Notice of Related Case(s) by All Plaintiffs. (Lowell, Devin) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limitation by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Devillier, Carroll) Modified text on 6/6/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 06/06/2023)

ORDER - Considering the Consent Motion for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limitation (R. Doc. 18 ) filed by the Defendants, St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, and St. James Parish Planning Commission; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. The Defendants may file a memorandum in support of their responsive pleading or Rule 12 motion not to exceed forty (40) pages of substantive argument. Any index, table of contents, table of authorities, or any similar content, which the Court encourages for ease of reference, shall not count toward the page limit. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 6/6/23. (cg) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/22/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Devillier, Carroll) Modified text/removed referral on 6/20/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 06/16/2023)

1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only) Notice of Submission

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss. **Counsel was previously given leave to file access pages, per rec. doc. 19. The deficiency has been removed and this motion is set for submission on 8/22/2023.** (mmv) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss. **1) Filing attorney incorrectly changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the district judge. Clerk took corrective action. **2) Attachment has duplicate description. For attachment, select either a category OR enter a description, selecting both will result in duplicate docket text. Clerk took corrective action.** (mmv) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 20 Motion to Strike, Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim/FRCP12(b)(6), Motion to Dismiss Party, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. **Reason(s) of deficiency: Pleadings over 25 pages. 1) Memorandum in Support cannot be more than 25 pages total. 2) Not necessary to select all of the events selected. Upon refiling you can select the events Motion to Strike and Motion to Dismiss Case. 3) This motion will be before the District Judge and should not be referred. 4) Also, when adding attachments, either select a category OR enter a description.** For corrective information, see section(s) D07 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 6/27/2023. (mmv)

NOTICE OF HEARING. A call-in scheduling conference is set for 7/27/2023 01:00 PM before case manager by telephone. By Clerk. Please follow the dial-in instructions provided in this notice.(mmv) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

**DEFICIENT** AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Inclusive Louisiana, RISE St. James, Mount Triumph Baptist Church.(Sharma Pokharel, Astha) Modified on 7/10/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 07/07/2023)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 24 Amended Complaint. **Reason(s) of deficiency: Leave of court is required to file this document.** For corrective information, see section(s) D18 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 7/17/2023. (mmv)

Statement of Corporate Disclosure by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James (Potter, Clara) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading- Amended Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order)(Sharma Pokharel, Astha) Modified text on 7/17/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 07/17/2023)

1 Proposed Pleading

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 26 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. **Filing attorney should have selected 'Yes' at the question 'Is this an Exparte/Consent Motion Y/N?' before clicking the Next button. Clerk modified docket text to reflect 'Exparte'.** (mmv) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 26 Motion for Leave to File. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court shall file the Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (R. Doc. 26-1) into the record. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 7/17/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by All Plaintiffs.(mmv) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limitation by St. James Parish Council by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Planning Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading- Memo in Support)(Devillier, Carroll) Modified text on 7/20/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 07/19/2023)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 30 MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limitation. **Filing attorney did not select St. James Parish Council as a filer. Clerk added filer.** (mmv) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 30 Motion for Leave to File. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court file the Defendant's Memorandum (R. Doc. 30-2) into the record. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 7/20/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

Memorandum filed by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission, in Support of 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss; 29 Amended Complaint. (mmv) Modified text to add linkage on 7/21/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 07/21/2023)

RE-NOTICE OF HEARING. The call-in scheduling conference is reset for 11/2/2023 09:00 AM before case manager by telephone. By Clerk. Please follow the dial-in instructions provided in this notice.(mmv) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/22/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Lowell, Devin) Responses due by 8/14/2023. (mmv). (Entered: 08/07/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Expedite Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lowell, Devin) (Entered: 08/07/2023)

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission re 35 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages . (Devillier, Carroll) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 36 Motion to Expedite. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the submission date for the Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limits (R. Doc. 35) be set to Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/9/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Order on Motion to Expedite

ORDER: Before the Court is a Motion for Leave to File Memorandum in Excess of Page Limits (R. Doc. 35 ) filed by the Plaintiffs, Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, and RISE St. James. The Defendants, St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, and St. James Parish Planning Commission, oppose the Motion (R. Doc. 37 ). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED as modified. The Plaintiffs may file a memorandum in support of their response in opposition to the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss not to exceed forty (40) pages of substantive argument. Any index, table of contents, table of authorities, or any similar content (which the Court encourages for ease of reference), shall not count toward the page limit. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/10/23. (cg) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

**DEFICIENT** EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee previously paid) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Affidavit Attorney Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit Consent to e-filing)(Spees, Pamela) Modified on 8/14/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 08/11/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-10080231) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Affidavit Attorney Declaration, # 3 Consent to E-Filing, # 4 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 41 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-10080231). **The title of the attached proposed order should not include the word 'Proposed' but onlyreflect 'Order' on the actual document.** (mmv) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint,, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Standing MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Party St James Parish Council and St James Planning Commission MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Spees, Pamela) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

Request/Statement of Oral Argument by All Plaintiffs regarding 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint,, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Standing MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Party St James Parish Council and St James Planning Commission MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Spees, Pamela) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. **Reason(s) of deficiency: Certificate of good standing/Affidavit stating no criminal or disciplinary matters/address of phv attorney not provided. Filing fee of $100.00 not paid. Attorney selected fee previously paid which is incorrect as the fee needs to be paid in order for this filing to be accepted. Please refile pleading in its entirety and pay the $100.00 at the time of filing.** For corrective information, see section(s) D08 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 8/21/2023. (mmv)

NOTICE regarding Oral Argument re 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint,, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Standing MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Party St James Parish Council and St James Planning Commission MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission, St. James Parish. By Clerk.(mmv) (Entered: 08/15/2023)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Rule 12 Motion to Strike, rec. doc. 20 by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading- Reply)(Devillier, Carroll) Modified text on 8/21/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 08/21/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 46 Motion for Leave to File. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court file the Defendants' Reply Memorandum (R. Doc. 46-2) into the record. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/22/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Reply Memorandum filed by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission, in Support of 20 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss. (mmv) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

ORDER: Considering the Motion for Pro Hac Vice Attorney Admission of Baher Azmy (R. Doc. 41 ) filed by Plaintiffs Inclusive Louisiana and Mount Triumph Baptist Church; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Baher Azmy be granted pro hac vice admission and be permitted to appear as additional counsel of record for all purposes on behalf of Plaintiffs Inclusive Louisiana and Mount Triumph Baptist Church in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/14/23. (cg) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Telephone Conference be held in this matter on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (CST). Dial-in information will be sent to counsel of record. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter.(ctc) (Entered: 08/23/2023)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Substitute Law Student Practitioners and Supervising Attorney's Introduction of Student Practitioners pursuant to LR 83.2.13. Student Attorneys Zoe Berg, Kristabella Manzanilla, William Veazey to be substituted in place of Student Attorneys Edith Hanly, Allie Hingle by RISE St. James. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Dean's Certification, # 2 Proposed Order)(Potter, Clara) Modified text on 8/25/2023 (mmv). (Entered: 08/24/2023)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) granting 51 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Edith D. Hanly and Allie A. Hingle terminated. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Edith D. Hanly and Allie A. Hingle be withdrawn as counsel of record for the Plaintiff, RISE St. James, in the above-captioned matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Zoe Berg, Kristabella Manzanilla, and William Veazey be enrolled as counsel of record for the Plaintiff, RISE St. James, in the above-captioned matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/25/2023. (ctc) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Wendy B Vitter: On August 25, 2023, at the Court's request, the Court held a telephone status conference with counsel for the parties in this matter. During the Conference, the Court discussed the correspondence received from counsel for the Plaintiffs and Defendants. An appropriate Order will be forthcoming, as discussed. (cg) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

ORDER OF RECUSAL as set forth in document. The Court orders this matter to be reallotted to another section of this court. Judge Wendy B Vitter recused. Case reassigned to Judge Carl J Barbier. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 8/29/2023.(mmv) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

Letters to Judge Wendy Vitter from Attorney Bill Quigley and Attorney John King dated August 22, 2023 and August 23, 2023. (Attachments: # 1 Letter) (mmv) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

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NOTICE RESETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference RESET for 11/14/2023 02:00 PM before case manager by telephone. Counsel must call into the conference at 1-(877)-848-7030, Access Code 2704006. By Clerk.(gec) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

MOTION to Stay Discovery, MOTION for Protective Order by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. Motion(s) will be submitted on 12/13/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Devillier, Carroll) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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OBJECTIONS by St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission to Initial Disclosures (Devillier, Carroll) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT: IT IS ORDERED that oral argument on Defendants' 57 Motion for Stay of Discovery and/or Protective Order will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., before Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will only grant leave to file a memorandum in reply if (1) the proposed memorandum addresses issues raised by the memorandum in opposition, but not addressed in the original memorandum in support, and (2) the proposed memorandum and motion for leave are filed into the record by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding oral argument. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 11/9/2023. (rt) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Proposed Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan by All Plaintiffs (Potter, Clara) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

ORDERED: Scheduling conference set this date did not go forward. It is ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference be reset, when appropriate. Signed by Judge Carl J Barbier on 11/14/2023. (gec) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

ORDER AND REASONS - Before the Court is a Rule 12 Motion to Strike Allegations and Dismiss Claims (Rec. Doc. 20 ) filed by St. James Parish, on behalf of itself and the St. James Parish Council and St. James Parish Planning Commission. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' motion to strike is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Rule 12(b)(1) motion to dismiss is GRANTED IN PART. Claims V and VII are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE for lack of standing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss is GRANTED IN PART. Claims I, II, III, IV, and VI are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as prescribed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' request for attorneys' fees is DENIED. Signed by Judge Carl J Barbier on 11/16/23. (gec) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

JUDGMENT entered in favor of St. James Parish, St. James Parish Council, St. James Parish Planning Commission against Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James. Signed by Judge Carl J Barbier on 11/21/2023.(gec) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by All Plaintiffs as to 62 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction; Order on Motion to Strike; Order on Motion to Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim; Order on Motion to Dismiss Party; 63 Judgment. (Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ALAEDC-10330374.) (Potter, Clara) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

APPEAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Plaintiffs re 64 Notice of Appeal,. (No hearings) (Potter, Clara) (Entered: 12/27/2023)

USCA Case Number 23-30908 appealed to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals for 64 Notice of Appeal, filed by Mount Triumph Baptist Church, Inclusive Louisiana, RISE St. James (cg) (Entered: 01/02/2024)

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Electronic Record on Appeal Access Granted to attorneys on file re 64 Notice of Appeal,. USCA Case Number 23-30830. Instructions for access are posted on http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/docs/default-source/forms/instructions-for-electronic-record-download-feature-of-cm.pdf (djs) (Entered: 01/29/2024)

ORDER of USCA. IT IS ORDERED that Appellant RISE St. James's unopposed motion for third-year law students to appear as student attorneys on Appellants' brief and at oral argument is GRANTED. USCA Judge Name: Edith Brown Clement. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(cg) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Electronic Record on Appeal Access Granted

ORDER of USCA. IT IS ORDERED that the unopposed motion to allow student attorney, Jack Dean, to participate in oral argument is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the unopposed motion to allow student attorneys, Jack Dean and Emma Sackheim, permission to appear on any future briefing in this case is GRANTED. (cg) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

USCA JUDGMENT issued as mandate on 5/28/2025 as to 64 Notice of Appeal filed by Mount Triumph Baptist Church, Inclusive Louisiana, RISE St. James. IT IS ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the judgment of the District Court is REVERSED, and the cause is REMANDED to the District Court for further proceedings in accordance with the opinion of this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellees pay to Appellants the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court. USCA judge name: Higginbotham, Stewart, and Haynes. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Opinion, # 2 USCA Bill of Costs, # 3 USBC Transmittal Letter)(amj) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, RISE St. James. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/23/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Pleading, # 3 Notice of Submission, # 4 Proposed Order)(Sharma Pokharel, Astha) Modified referral, filer, and text on 7/2/2025 (amj). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

DEFICIENT: EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-11057193) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit w Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) Modified on 7/2/2025 (amj). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

DEFICIENT: EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-11057226) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit w Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) Modified on 7/2/2025 (amj). (Entered: 07/01/2025)

DEFICIENT: EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kayla Vinson (Fee previously paid) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Statement, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Consent for Electronic Filing, # 4 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) Modified on 7/3/2025 (amj). (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 71 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Filing attorney should have changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the Magistrate Judge. Clerk took corrective action. (amj) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Celine Zhu (Fee previously paid) by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Statement, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Consent for Electronic Filing, # 4 Proposed Order)(Spees, Pamela) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 72 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Reason(s) of deficiency: Certificate of Good Standing and Consent to Electronic Filing not provided. Local Rule 83.2.5, any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the HIGHEST Court of any State and who is ineligible to become a member of the bar of this court. Consent to Electronic Filing can be found on Court's website. When refiling, select fee previously paid. For corrective information, see section(s) D08 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 7/9/2025. (amj)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 73 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Reason(s) of deficiency: Certificate of Good Standing and Consent to Electronic Filing not provided. Local Rule 83.2.5, any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the HIGHEST Court of any State and who is ineligible to become a member of the bar of this court. Consent to Electronic Filing can be found on the Court's website. When refiling, select fee previously paid. For corrective information, see section(s) D08 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 7/9/2025. (amj)