Case: Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi

3:21-cv-00636 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Oct. 6, 2021

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Esq., Nathan W.

Attorney for Defendant

Baker, Mark C. (Mississippi)

Bland, Mallory K. (Mississippi)

Butler, Gregory Todd (Mississippi)

Esq., Gregory Todd

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3:21-cv-00636

Verified Complaint

Olivier v. City of Brandon

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated March 13, 2026, 9:05 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AMSSDC-4675432), filed by Gabriel Olivier. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(CO) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

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Summons Issued as to William A. Thompson, and City of Brandon, Mississippi. (CO) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

3

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Gabriel Olivier (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

4

MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 3 : L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supportingexhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and ameaningful description. Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings. (LAT)

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

Docket Annotation

Oct. 7, 2021

Oct. 7, 2021

5

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Todd Butler on behalf of City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Butler, Gregory) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

Oct. 18, 2021

Oct. 18, 2021

6

NOTICE of Appearance by Mallory K. Bland on behalf of City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

Oct. 18, 2021

Oct. 18, 2021

7

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 10/20/2021)

Oct. 20, 2021

Oct. 20, 2021

8

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gabriel Olivier. City of Brandon, Mississippi served on 10/14/2021, answer due 11/4/2021. (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 10/20/2021)

Oct. 20, 2021

Oct. 20, 2021

9

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gabriel Olivier. William A. Thompson served on 10/18/2021, answer due 11/8/2021. (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 10/20/2021)

Oct. 20, 2021

Oct. 20, 2021

10

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 11/5/2021 Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 10/20/2021 (nd) (Entered: 10/21/2021)

Oct. 21, 2021

Oct. 21, 2021

11

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (EXPEDITED) to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

12

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson.(Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

Nov. 4, 2021

Nov. 4, 2021

13

Rule 16(a) Initial Order Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 12/14/2021 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac. No later than seven (7) days prior to the TCMC, a confidential memorandum AND a proposed Case Management Order shall be submitted via e-mail to isaac_chambers@mssd.uscourts.gov. The parties are instructed to use the following dial-in number for the conference call. Dial-in #:(888) 684-8852; Passcode: 3566012(NL) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

14

ORDER granting 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (EXPEDITED) to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Responses due by 11/10/2021 Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 11/05/2021 (nd) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

Nov. 5, 2021

Nov. 5, 2021

15

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Chief William Thompson Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Ordinance, # 3 Exhibit 3 - 4/23/18 Neel-Schaffer Report, # 4 Exhibit 4 - 5/21/18 Neel-Schaffer Report, # 5 Exhibit 5 - 6/10/18 Neel-Schaffer Report, # 6 Exhibit 6 - 7/6/18 Neel-Schaffer Report, # 7 Exhibit 7 - 7/27/18 Neel-Schaffer Report, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Beau Edgington Affidavit, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Heather Perry Affidavit, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Hank Williams, Jr. video, filed conventionally, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Fred Shanks Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Bradley Turner Affidavit, # 13 Exhibit 13 - 12/2/19 Board Minutes, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Peden Criminal File, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Olivier Criminal File, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Protestor Photos, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Olivier Criminal File, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Criminal Affidavit, Order and Court Abstract, # 19 Exhibit 19 - Jackson Municipal Court Opinion, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Earth, Wind & Fire Video (filed conventionally), # 21 Exhibit 21 - Traffic Protocol)(Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 11/11/2021)

Nov. 11, 2021

Nov. 11, 2021

18

NOTICE OF CONVENTIONAL FILING re 15 Response in Opposition, 16 Memorandum in Opposition to 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson. (CO) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

19

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Response due by 11/24/2021 Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 11/12/2021 (nd) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

Exhibits 10 and 20 to Defendants, City of Brandon and Chief William Thompson's 15 Response in Opposition and 16 Memorandum in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction are videos of Hank Williams, Jr. and Earth, Wind, and Fire. The videos were conventionally filed on a flash drive and placed in the Exhibit Room/Vault. (CO)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

Remark

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

20

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark C. Baker, Sr on behalf of City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Baker, Mark) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

21

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

Nov. 22, 2021

Nov. 22, 2021

22

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Response/Reply due by 11/29/2021 Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 11/23/2021 (nd) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

23

REPLY to Response to Motion re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Gabriel Olivier (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit F, # 3 Exhibit G, # 4 Exhibit H)(Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 11/29/2021)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 23 : L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supportingexhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and a meaningful description. Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings. (LAT)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

Docket Annotation

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

24

NOTICE OF CONVENTIONAL FILING re 23 Reply to Response to Motion filed by Gabriel Olivier. (CO) (Entered: 12/08/2021)

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

Exhibits "F", "G", and "H" to Plaintiff's REPLY to Response to Motion are DVDs. The DVDs were conventionally filed and placed in the Exhibit Room/Vault. (CO)

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

Remark

Dec. 8, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

25

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively, MOTION for Summary Judgment by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

26

MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

27

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 12/13/2021)

Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

28

ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY. Signed by Magistrate Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac on 12/14/2021 (BB) (Entered: 12/14/2021)

Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. The Telephonic Case Management Conference set for December 14, 2021 at 2:30 pm is cancelled in accordance with the Order Staying Discovery 28 . (BB)

Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

Notice (Other) - DO NOT USE FOR APPEALS OR DISCOVERY

Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

29

ORDER granting 27 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re as to 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 12/17/2021 (nd) (Entered: 12/17/2021)

Dec. 17, 2021

Dec. 17, 2021

30

RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 01/14/2022)

Jan. 14, 2022

Jan. 14, 2022

31

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

Jan. 18, 2022

Jan. 18, 2022

TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment. Defendants' Reply due by 2/4/2022. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL FOLLOW. Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 1/19/2022 (nd)

Jan. 19, 2022

Jan. 19, 2022

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jan. 19, 2022

Jan. 19, 2022

32

Emergency MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

33

Response in Opposition re 32 Emergency MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 01/24/2022)

Jan. 24, 2022

Jan. 24, 2022

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RESPONSE in Support re 32 Emergency MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

35

REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Feb. 4, 2022

Feb. 4, 2022

36

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

37

Response in Opposition re 36 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Bland, Mallory) filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

April 27, 2022

April 27, 2022

38

ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 9/1/2022 (nd) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

Sept. 1, 2022

Sept. 1, 2022

39

RESPONSE to Motion re 25 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment Sur-Reply filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

Sept. 8, 2022

Sept. 8, 2022

40

MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Gabriel Olivier (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A-Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Ex B-Declaration of Siders)(Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

Sept. 22, 2022

Sept. 22, 2022

41

MEMORANDUM in Support re 40 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Gabriel Olivier (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 09/22/2022)

Sept. 22, 2022

Sept. 22, 2022

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ORDER denying 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 25 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims against Defendants hereby are DISMISSED with prejudice. Signed by District Judge Henry T. Wingate on 09/23/2022 (CO) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 40 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by City of Brandon, Mississippi, William A. Thompson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email Chain)(Bland, Mallory) (Entered: 10/05/2022)

Oct. 5, 2022

Oct. 5, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPEAL by Gabriel Olivier. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMSSDC-4962070. (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

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USCA Case Number 22-60566 for 44 Notice of Appeal filed by Gabriel Olivier. (CO) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

Oct. 24, 2022

Oct. 24, 2022

Certified and Electronically Transmitted Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 44 Notice of Appeal. Once the record has been accepted, a separate docket entry will be made notifying parties that they may then access the record via the Fifth Circuit website. (CO)

Oct. 25, 2022

Oct. 25, 2022

Appeal Record Sent to USCA

Oct. 25, 2022

Oct. 25, 2022

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL ACCEPTED : The Court of Appeals has accepted the Electronic Record on Appeal and it is available for attorney access and download at http://http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/docs/default-source/forms/instructions-for-electronic-record-download-feature-of-cm.pdf using credentials provided to you by the Clerk of that Court. COUNSEL MUST HAVE AN APPEARANCE FORM ON FILE. If you have not filed it and/or have just filed it, please allow 3-5 days for processing. Requirements: Java 1.7, Adobe Acrobat Reader 11, turn off pop up blockers or add CM/ECF filing system to approved pop up settings. (CO)

Oct. 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 2022

Electronic Record on Appeal Accepted

Oct. 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 2022

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Copy of Opinion - USCA re 44 Notice of Appeal. Under Clarke, Oliviers request to enjoin the enforcement of the Ordinance as unconstitutional would necessarily imply the invalidity of his conviction. Clarke, 154 F.3d at 188. Thus, the Heck bar applies. We therefore AFFIRM the judgment as MODIFIED. (PG) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Aug. 25, 2023

Aug. 25, 2023

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ORDER of USCA as to 44 Notice of Appeal filed by Gabriel Olivier. ORDER: A judge of this Court withholds issuance of the mandate in this appeal. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

47

NOTICE of Change of Address by Nathan W. Kellum (Kellum, Nathan) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

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ORDER of USCA as to 44 Notice of Appeal filed by Gabriel Olivier. COURT ORDER denying Petition for rehearing en banc filed by Appellant Mr. Gabriel Olivier. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 11/14/2024)

Nov. 14, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024

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Copy of Opinion - USCA re 44 Notice of Appeal. Under Clarke, Oliviers request to enjoin the enforcement of then Ordinance as unconstitutional would necessarily imply the invalidity of his conviction. Clarke, 154 F.3d at 188. Thus, the Heck bar applies. We therefore AFFIRM the judgment as MODIFIED. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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CERTIFIED COPY OF USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE as to 44 Notice of Appeal filed by Gabriel Olivier. IT IS ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED as MODIFIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellant pay to Appellees the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

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Writ of Certiorari Issued - Supreme Court

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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Appeal Remark

Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 6, 2021

Closing Date: Sept. 23, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Mississippi 3:21-cv-00636

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 22-60566

Supreme Court of the United States 24-00993

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