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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Kerry Holihan (5/1/2026)

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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

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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3:21-cv-00636

Verified Complaint

Olivier v. City of Brandon

Oct. 6, 2021

Oct. 6, 2021

Complaint
42

3:21-cv-00636

Order

Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi et al.

Sept. 23, 2022

Sept. 23, 2022

Order/Opinion

2022 WL 15047414

24-00993

Appendix

No Court

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Other

24-00993

Petition for a Writ of Certiorari

Olivier v. City of Brandon et al.

Supreme Court of the United States

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated July 28, 2026, 4:09 p.m.

Docket for: Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi
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1 Oct. 6, 2021

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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2 Oct. 6, 2021

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

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3 Oct. 6, 2021

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)

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4 Oct. 6, 2021

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

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Oct. 7, 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

Docket Annotation

5 Oct. 18, 2021

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

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6 Oct. 18, 2021

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

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7 Oct. 20, 2021

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)

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8 Oct. 20, 2021

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)

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9 Oct. 20, 2021

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)

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10 Oct. 21, 2021

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)

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11 Nov. 4, 2021

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)

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12 Nov. 4, 2021

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

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13 Nov. 5, 2021

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)

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14 Nov. 5, 2021

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)

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15 Nov. 10, 2021

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)

1 Exhibit 1 - Chief William Thompson Affidavit

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2 Exhibit 2 - Ordinance

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3 Exhibit 3 - 4/23/18 Neel-Schaffer Report

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4 Exhibit 4 - 5/21/18 Neel-Schaffer Report

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5 Exhibit 5 - 6/10/18 Neel-Schaffer Report

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6 Exhibit 6 - 7/6/18 Neel-Schaffer Report

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7 Exhibit 7 - 7/27/18 Neel-Schaffer Report

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8 Exhibit 8 - Beau Edgington Affidavit

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9 Exhibit 9 - Heather Perry Affidavit

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10 Exhibit 10 - Hank Williams, Jr. video, filed conventionally

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11 Exhibit 11 - Fred Shanks Affidavit

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12 Exhibit 12 - Bradley Turner Affidavit

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13 Exhibit 13 - 12/2/19 Board Minutes

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14 Exhibit 14 - Peden Criminal File

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15 Exhibit 15 - Olivier Criminal File

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16 Exhibit 16 - Protestor Photos

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17 Exhibit 17 - Olivier Criminal File

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18 Exhibit 18 - Criminal Affidavit, Order and Court Abstract

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19 Exhibit 19 - Jackson Municipal Court Opinion

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20 Exhibit 20 - Earth, Wind & Fire Video (filed conventionally)

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21 Exhibit 21 - Traffic Protocol

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16 Nov. 10, 2021

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

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17 Nov. 11, 2021

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

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18 Nov. 12, 2021

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)

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19 Nov. 12, 2021

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)

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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

Remark

20 Nov. 17, 2021

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

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21 Nov. 22, 2021

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

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22 Nov. 23, 2021

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)

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23 Nov. 29, 2021

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)

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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

Docket Annotation

24 Dec. 8, 2021

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

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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

Remark

25 Dec. 10, 2021

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)

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26 Dec. 10, 2021

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)

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27 Dec. 13, 2021

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)

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28 Dec. 14, 2021

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

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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

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

29 Dec. 17, 2021

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)

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30 Jan. 14, 2022

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)

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31 Jan. 18, 2022

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)

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Jan. 19, 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

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

32 Jan. 21, 2022

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

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33 Jan. 24, 2022

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)

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34 Jan. 25, 2022

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)

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35 Feb. 4, 2022

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)

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36 April 25, 2022

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

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37 April 27, 2022

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)

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38 Sept. 1, 2022

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)

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39 Sept. 8, 2022

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)

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40 Sept. 22, 2022

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)

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41 Sept. 22, 2022

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

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42 Sept. 23, 2022

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)

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43 Oct. 5, 2022

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)

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44 Oct. 19, 2022

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

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45 Oct. 24, 2022

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

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Oct. 25, 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

Appeal Record Sent to USCA

Oct. 26, 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

Electronic Record on Appeal Accepted

49 Aug. 25, 2023

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)

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46 Feb. 6, 2024

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)

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47 July 15, 2024

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

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48 Nov. 14, 2024

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)

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50 Nov. 22, 2024

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)

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51 Nov. 22, 2024

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)

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52 July 10, 2025

WRIT OF CERTIORARI Issued by US Supreme Court re 44 Notice of Appeal. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. (Attachments: # 1 Supreme Court Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

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53 Oct. 22, 2025

Appeal Remark re 44 Notice of Appeal : (Attachments: # 1 USCA Cover Letter)(PG) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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54 June 8, 2026

Copy of Opinion - USCA

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55 June 8, 2026

Certified Copy of USCA Judgment/Mandate

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56 June 15, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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June 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 17, 2026

Pro Hac Vice fee paid

Case Details

State / Territory:

Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 6, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An evangelical Christian street preacher who was arrested and convicted under a city ordinance restricting protests and demonstrations near the Brandon Amphitheater, and who sought to resume preaching there

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

Brandon Police Department

City of Brandon

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

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 24-993

Supreme Court of the United States 24A717

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

U.S. Supreme Court merits opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Area:

Content/viewpoint discrimination

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Christianity

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