Case: American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Walz

0:24-cv-01748 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: May 15, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On May 15, 2024, the American Alliance for Equal Rights sued Minnesota, alleging that a requirement that the Minnesota Board of Social Work include at least five members, out of fifteen, from a community of color or underrepresented community constituted illegal racial discrimination. 

People

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Judge(s)

Schiltz, Patrick Joseph (Minnesota)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Beyer, Brandon (Minnesota)

Thompson, Joshua P. (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Farmer, Erin (Minnesota)

Lienesch, Nicholas (Minnesota)

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0:24-cv-01748

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Complaint
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Protective Order

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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Amended Complaint

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

35

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[Untitled]

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68535364/american-alliance-for-equal-rights-v-walz/

Last updated March 31, 2026, 7:49 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Tim Walz (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11051211) filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Joshua P. Thompson. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11051235 filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per 3rd/4th Civil Rights list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 24-cv-1748 (PJS/JFD).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Tim Walz. (MMP) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 2 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Joshua P. Thompson for American Alliance for Equal Rights. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 5/16/2024. (jam) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. Tim Walz served on 5/20/2024, answer due 6/10/2024. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Tim Walz. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE as CO-COUNSEL for Tim Walz. (Lienesch, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

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ANSWER to Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Tim Walz. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

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ORDER/NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/12/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 7/19/2024 at 11:30 AM in Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 6/25/2024. (Attachments: # 1 26(f) Template, # 2 Consent Form)(TJS) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

1 26(f) Template

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2 Consent Form

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June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. Jointly Signed by Tim Walz.(Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 7/19/2024: Rule 16 Pretrial Conference.No Digital RecordingTelephone ConferenceTime: 11:30-11:43 AMTotal Time: 13 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Brandon Beyer, Joshua ThompsonFor Defendant(s): Erin Farmer, Nicholas Lienesch PROCEEDINGS: A Pretrial Scheduling Order will issue. A status conference is scheduled for August 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM via Zoom audio. (TJS) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 8/23/2024. Joinder of Parties due by 8/23/2024. Fact Discovery due by 2/14/2025. Motions (non-disp) due 2/14/2025. Motions (disp) due by 4/21/2025. Ready for trial due by 8/21/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 7/19/2024.(TJS) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Tim Walz regarding status conference. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

Aug. 16, 2024

Aug. 16, 2024

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(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING in response to 13 Letter to Magistrate Judge: The 8/21/2024 Status Conference is rescheduled to 11/14/2024 at 09:30 AM via Zoom Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Ordered by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 8/19/2024.(TJS) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

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(Text-Only) NOTICE: The Status Conference set for 11/14/2024 has been RESCHEDULED to 11/20/2024 at 09:30 AM via Zoom Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. (TJS) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Caleb R. Trotter. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11432111 filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 18 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Caleb Randall Trotter for American Alliance for Equal Rights. Approved by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 10/22/2024. (CNO) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Trotter, Caleb) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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STIPULATION for Protective Order by Tim Walz. (Lienesch, Nicholas) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 21 Stipulation. (Lienesch, Nicholas) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 11/15/2024.(TJS) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 11/20/2024: Status Conference.No Digital RecordingTelephone ConferenceTime: 9:32-9:37 AMTotal Time: 5 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Brandon Beyer, Caleb TrotterFor Defendant(s): Erin Farmer, Nicholas Lienesch PROCEEDINGS: The first round of document discovery will not be completed until December 4. The Court will convene another status call for late January of 2025 to again check on whether this case can be settled, and if so, whether the parties can negotiate a resolution on their own or whether the Court's assistance will be needed. Status Conference set for 1/29/2025 at 09:30 AM via Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. (TJS) (Entered: 11/20/2024)

Nov. 20, 2024

Nov. 20, 2024

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MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement - First Amended Complaint)(Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

1 Supplement - First Amended Complaint

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Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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SUPPLEMENT (NOT Motion) - Redlined Version of First Amended Complaint re 25 MOTION to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings 1 Complaint, filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights, 1 Complaint, filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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ORDER granting 25 Motion to Alter/Amend/Supplement Pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/2/2025. (TJS) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Jan. 2, 2025

Jan. 2, 2025

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Tim Walz. filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights. No summons requested. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Defendant's Uncontested Motion to Modify Scheduling Order filed by Tim Walz. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re to Modify Scheduling Order 29 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

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AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER granting 29 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Fact discovery due 3/28/2025. Motions (non-disp) due 3/28/2025. Dispositive motions due 6/2/2025. Ready for trial by 10/6/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/13/2025. (TJS) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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ANSWER to 28 Amended Complaint filed by Tim Walz. (Farmer, Erin) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 1/29/2025: Status Conference.No Digital RecordingTelephone ConferenceTime: 9:30-9:37 AMTotal Time: 7 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Brandon BeyerFor Defendant(s): Erin Farmer, Nicholas Lienesch PROCEEDINGS: This case is not likely to settle before dispositive motions are decided. The magistrate judge and district judge will consult about the optimal timing of a settlement conference. (TJS) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

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BRIEFING ORDER. See order for dates and details. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 2/6/2025.(CLG) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

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STIPULATION of Dismissal by American Alliance for Equal Rights. Jointly Signed by American Alliance for Equal Rights and Tim Walz. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 35 Stipulation of Dismissal. (Beyer, Brandon) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 4/4/2025.(CLG) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 15, 2024

Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:24-cv-01748

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