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

Complaint

Docket

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

Last updated June 1, 2026, 9:56 a.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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2

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

MD State Bar status verified as active for Erika Jacobsen White not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (sb)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

18

Defendant Jason Beaver ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Jason Beaver.(Baker, Olin) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan. 22, 2026

Jan. 22, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Olin J. Baker admitted to this court. (sb)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

22

NOTICE by Gordon Jewish Community Center OF WITHDRAWAL AS COUNSEL (Littrell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

23

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Process Attempts on Defendant Paul Miller by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Non-Serve in North Brunswick, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Non-Serve in New Brunswick)(Fischer Garcia, Huey) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb. 6, 2026

Feb. 6, 2026

24

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Paul Miller on 02/11/2026, filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A -- Affidavit re North Brunswick, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B -- Affidavit re New Brunswick, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C -- Middlesex County Sheriff's Affidavit of non-serve, # 4 Exhibit Ex. D -- U.S.P.S. return receipt cards and certified mail receipts)(Fischer Garcia, Huey) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb. 19, 2026

Feb. 19, 2026

25

RESPONSE to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (McCoy, Scott) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

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26

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center re 25 Response to Motion filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (McCoy, Scott) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 24 : This document has been scanned. Documents generated from a word processor (Word or WordPerfect) should NOT be scanned, but rather printed directly to PDF via a PDF writer. Document must be text searchable. You do not have to refile this document, however, future scanned pleadings of this nature may require refiling. (sb)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

27

REPLY to Response to re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Goyim Defense League, Jon Minadeo, II. (Justice, Drew) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 27, 2026

RECAP
28

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Fischer Garcia, Huey) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

34

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Joseph Yarbough from the United States District Court for the of Columbia of DC filed by Gordon Jewish Community Center. (Raybin, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 33 : The Certificate of Good Standing must be from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The new certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (sb)

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

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

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

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

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

35

ORDER granting 32 and 33 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Brant Levine and Joseph Yarbough to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 03/20/2026. (lh) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

36

***VACATED per 39 ORDER*** ENTRY OF DEFAULT (TEXT-ONLY ORDER): Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 55.01(a) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a), the Motion for Entry of Default 30 as to defendant Paul Miller is GRANTED. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 03/30/2026. (lh) Modified on 4/6/2026 (sb). (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

37

NOTICE of Appearance by Olin J. Baker on behalf of Paul Miller (Baker, Olin) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

38

First MOTION to Set Aside Default by Paul Miller. (Baker, Olin) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Order on Motion for Entry of Default

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Olin J. Baker admitted to this court. (sb)

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

39

ORDER: The Motion to Set Aside Default filed by counsel for defendant Paul Miller (Doc. No. 38 ) is GRANTED. The Entry of Default made by the Clerk of Court on March 30, 2026 (Doc. No. 36 ) is hereby VACATED. It is further ORDERED that this defendant shall respond to the Complaint by April 17, 2026. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 4/6/2026. (sb) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

40

Defendant Paul Miller ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Paul Miller.(Baker, Olin) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

RECAP
41

ORDER: The Plaintiff's Motion 19 to Dismiss Defendant Garland's Counterclaim is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this Order to defendant Garland at the address reflected on the docket of this case. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 5/7/2026. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(sb) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

RECAP
42

Mail Returned as Undeliverable ("Inmate No Longer Here, Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as Addressed, Unable to Forward"). 41 Order. Mail sent to Travis Garland. (sm) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

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

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