Case: Gordon Jewish Community Center v. Goyim Defense League

3:25-cv-01438 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: Dec. 10, 2025

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On December 10, 2025, the Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC) sued Goyim Defense League (GDL), a white supremacist organization, and several neo-Nazi leaders. The lawsuit arose after a GDL member allegedly infiltrated GJCC's secured campus with the intent of intimidating the Jewish community.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Garcia, Huey Lagarto (Tennessee)

Gordon, Arusha (Tennessee)

Littrell, Elizabeth (Tennessee)

McCoy, Scott D. (Tennessee)

Raybin, Benjamin K. (Tennessee)

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3:25-cv-01438

Complaint

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72018730/gordon-jewish-community-center-v-goyim-defense-league/

Last updated Feb. 12, 2026, 10:43 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Jason Beavers, Travis Garland, Goyim Defense League, Jane Does 1-2, John Does 1-3, Paul Miller, Jon Minadeo, II (Filing fee $405, Receipt number ATNMDC-4461952), filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

3

NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

4

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

5

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/23/2026 at 01:00 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (kc) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Annotation - Bar Status

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

TN State Bar status verified as active for Benjamin K. Raybin admitted to this court. (kc)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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MOTION for attorney Arusha Gordon to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4462349) by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Raybin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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MOTION for attorney Elizabeth Littrell to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4462373) by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Raybin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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MOTION for attorney Huey Garcia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4462381) by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Supplemental Response to Question #6, # 2 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Raybin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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MOTION for attorney Scott D. McCoy to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4462386) by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Raybin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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Summons issued as to Jason Beaver, Travis Garland, Goyim Defense League, Paul Miller, Jon Minadeo, II. (kc) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

RECAP

DC Bar status verified as active for Arusha Gordon not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (sb)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

GA State Bar status verified as active for Elizabeth Littrell not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (sb)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

LA State Bar status verified as active for Huey Lagarto Rey Fischer Garcia not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (sb)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

FL State Bar status verified as active for Scott D. McCoy not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured . (sb)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Annotation - Bar Status

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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ORDER granting 6, 7, 8, and 9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Arusha Gordon, Elizabeth Littrell, Huey Garcia, and Scott D. McCoy to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 12/15/2025. (lh) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Annotation - Bar Status

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

Jan. 2, 2026

Jan. 2, 2026

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Jan. 5, 2026

Jan. 5, 2026

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Answer to Complaint

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

1 Exhibit Declaration of Minadeo

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Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

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Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

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Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Special Collection(s):

Litigation Against Hate Groups

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 10, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Tennessee 3:25-cv-01438