Case: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

COMPLAINT against Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405, receipt number ALAWDC-5952733) filed by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Attorney Michael J O'Brien added to party Catholic University of America, (pty:pla), Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette (pty:pla), Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles (pty:pla), United States Conference of Catholic Bishops(pty:pla))(aty,O'Brien, Michael) Modified on 5/23/2024 to modify docket text. (Crick, S). (Entered: 05/22/2024)

1 Exhibit A

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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Civil Cover Sheet by by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles . (aty,O'Brien, Michael) Modified on 5/23/2024 to modify docket text.(Crick, S). (Entered: 05/22/2024)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles. (aty,O'Brien, Michael) Modified on 5/23/2024 to modify docket text. (Crick, S). (Entered: 05/22/2024)

NOTICE by by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles of Local Rule 3.1 List of Collateral Cases (aty,O'Brien, Michael) Modified on 5/23/2024 to modify docket text. (Crick, S). (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Daniel H. Blomberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952767) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Laura Wolk Slavis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952769) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Andrea R. Butler to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952770) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Jordan T. Varberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952771) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Jonathan Berry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952772) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

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MOTION for James R. Conde to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5952773) by All Plaintiffs. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles . Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief in support of Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Caraway Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Brown Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Fontenot Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Kunkel Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Ridderhoff Declaration, # 7 Proposed order)(aty,O'Brien, Michael) Modified on 5/23/2024 to modify docket text. (Crick, S). (Entered: 05/22/2024)

1 Memorandum / Brief in support of Preliminary Injunction

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2 Exhibit Caraway Declaration

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3 Exhibit Brown Declaration

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4 Exhibit Fontenot Declaration

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5 Exhibit Kunkel Declaration

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6 Exhibit Ridderhoff Declaration

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7 Proposed order

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc. (crt,Crick, S)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Schwei on behalf of Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attorney Daniel Schwei added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Schwei added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft)) (aty,Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

NOTICE by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Defendants' Opposition (aty,Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge David C Joseph. Judge James D Cain, Jr no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 5/24/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of James R Conde for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Daniel H Blomberg for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette,Daniel H Blomberg for Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Laura Wolk Slavis for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Andrea R Butler for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette,Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jordan T Varberg for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jonathan Berry for Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 5/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura B Bakst on behalf of Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attorney Laura B Bakst added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft), Attorney Laura B Bakst added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft)) (aty,Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Widas on behalf of Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attorney Alexandra Widas added to party Charlotte Burrows(pty:dft), Attorney Alexandra Widas added to party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(pty:dft)) (aty,Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A joint hearing is set for 6/4/2024 at 10:00 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge David C Joseph to hear argument and issue rulings regarding the following items: 1 - The Court's sua sponte consolidation of docket numbers 24-cv-629 and 24-cv-691 pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a)(2); 2- The Defendant's Motion to Transfer [Doc. 5] in 24-cv-629; 3 - To set a briefing schedule and hearing date for Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction in 24-cv-691 prior to implementation of the Final Rule on June 18, 2024. The parties may, but are not required, to file briefing pertinent to these issues on or before May 31, 2024. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 5/29/2024. (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Joint hearing and argument RESET for 6/5/2024 at 10:00 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge David C Joseph. See Electronic Minute Entry 24 for additional details. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 5/29/2024. (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

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NOTICE by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Regarding June 5, 2024 Joint Hearing (aty,O'Brien, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

NOTICE of Regarding June 5, 2024 Joint Hearing by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (aty,Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge David C Joseph. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 6/5/2024. 11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 6/12/2024 at 10:00 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge David C Joseph. Defendants, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall file their Responses by end of day 6/5/2024. Replies due by 6/11/2024. (Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (aty,Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings for Motion Hearing and Status Conference held on 6/5/2024 before Judge David C Joseph. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephone number (318)442-3080. Total pages: 33. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 7/1/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/11/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/9/2024. (crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief with consent by Small Business Majority, Main Street Alliance, American Sustainable Business Council. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed pleading, # 3 Proposed order)(Attorney William Brock Most added to party Small Business Majority(pty:am), Attorney William Brock Most added to party Main Street Alliance(pty:am), Attorney William Brock Most added to party American Sustainable Business Council(pty:am))(aty,Most, William) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

Ex Parte MOTION for Carrie Flaxman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5968559) by American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Most, William) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

Ex Parte MOTION for Kaitlyn Golden to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5968570) by American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Most, William) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curae with consent by American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, American Civil Liberties Union, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief Proposed Brief of Amici Curae, # 2 Proposed order)(Attorney Charles Andrew Perry added to party American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana(pty:selreq), American Civil Liberties Union(pty:selreq), National Women's Law Center(pty:selreq))(aty,Perry, Charles) Modified on 6/11/2024 to modify docket text. Crick, S). (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Gillian Thomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number BLAWDC-5969209) by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Gaylynn Ann Burroughs to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5969214) by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Ming-Qi Chu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5969215) by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Lindsey Kaley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5969217) by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

MOTION for Laura Narefsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5969218) by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, National Women's Law Center. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Perry, Charles) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Attachments: # 1 Second Caraway Declaration, # 2 Second Ridderhoff Declaration)(aty,Blomberg, Daniel) (Entered: 06/11/2024)

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REMARK: A duplicate charge was incurred during a new filing. A refund of the duplicate payment of $105.00, receipt #ALAWDC-5969209, has been processed in pay.gov this date. The attorney is advised to verify the refund on their statement. (crt,Burns, P)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge David C Joseph. MOTION HEARING held on 6/12/2024 re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic University of America, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles. After considering oral argument, the applicable law, and memoranda submitted, the Court took 11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction under advisement. The Court invited supplemental briefing on any issues addressed in oral argument by Friday, June 14, 2024. (Court Reporter: Cathleen E Marquardt) (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

ORDER granting 32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Carrie Flaxman for American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Kaitlyn Golden for American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 35 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Gillian Thomas for American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Gaylynn Ann Burroughs for National Womens Law Center. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 37 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Ming-Qi Chu for American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Lindsey Kaley for American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 39 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Laura Narefsky for National Womens Law Center. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 6/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum Opinion & Order in Tennessee v EEOC)(aty,Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Support re 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (aty,Blomberg, Daniel) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

MEMORANDUM ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION [Doc. 17], filed by the States of Louisiana and Mississippi, and the MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION [Doc. 11] filed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, and Catholic University of America are GRANTED IN PART. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this preliminary injunction postpones the effective date of the Final Rule's requirement that covered entities provide accommodation for the elective abortions of employees that are not necessary to treat a medical condition related to pregnancy. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the EEOC is preliminarily enjoined with respect to the above-listed parties from: (i) initiating any investigation into claims that a covered employer has failed to accommodate an elective abortion that is not necessary to treat a medical condition related to pregnancy; and (ii) issuing any Notice of Right to Sue with respect to the same. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/17/2024. (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 06/17/2024) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Catholic University of America Charlotte Burrows served on 5/29/2024, answer due 7/29/2024; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission served on 5/29/2024, answer due 7/29/2024. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY as document electronically filed in error as 54 Summons Returned Executed. (crt,Crick, S) Modified on 6/25/2024 to add document number.(Crick, S). (Entered: 06/25/2024)

NOTICE of Corrective Action to Daniel H Blomberg on behalf of Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding 54 Summons Returned Executed,. Action taken: Terminated 54 Summons Return Executed. Docketed Summons Return Executed as to USA to capture correct answer due date. (crt,Crick, S)

Summons Returned Executed as to USA

Notice of Corrective Action

PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT Consolidating Related Cases by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Blomberg, Daniel) Modified on 6/26/2024 to capture motion event. (Crick, S). (Entered: 06/26/2024)

NOTICE of Filing Proposed Consolidation Order by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Schwei, Daniel) Modified on 6/26/2024 (Crick, S). (Entered: 06/26/2024)

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 55 Proposed Order. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/26/2024. (crt,Crick, S)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 Proposed Order. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/26/2024. (crt,Crick, S)

CONSOLIDATION ORDER. Case 2:24-cv-0629 & 2:24-cv-0691 are CONSOLIDATED for purpose of discovery and pre-trial motion practice. The matters are REFERRED to the magistrate judge for a scheduling conference. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/27/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Considering the 57 Consolidation Order issued by the District Judge, a Scheduling Conference is set for 7/25/2024 at 01:30 PM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc in this matter, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops et al v. EEOC, et al, (2:24-cv-00691), and in State of Louisiana et al v. EEOC (2:24-cv-00629). The parties will discuss preliminary coordination of pretrial matters; this conference will not result in the selection of a trial date. Counsel are to call the Chambers Teleconference Line at 877-336-1274, Access Code 7066014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 7/1/2024. (crt,Crawford, Andrea) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

Order AND Order Setting Scheduling Conference

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,,, with opposition by All Defendants. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/2/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 59 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,,, with opposition filed by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (aty,Blomberg, Daniel) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint with opposition. Charlotte Burrows answer due 8/30/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 7/10/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

MOTION to Alter Judgment, MOTION to Amend/Correct 53 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, with opposition (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/15/2024.) by Charlotte Burrows and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Widas, Alexandra) Modified docket text on 7/16/2024 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 07/15/2024)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 62 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct 53 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, with opposition . Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

Motions Transferred

Motions Transferred regarding 62 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct 53 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, with opposition . Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Bunting, M)

Joint RULE 26(f) Report by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Charlotte Burrows . (aty,Blomberg, Daniel) Modified filers on 7/19/2024 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 07/18/2024)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc: A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE was held on 7/25/2024 in connection with both 24-cv-00691 and 24-cv-00629. Participating by telephone were: Daniel H. Blomberg and Andrea R. Butler for plaintiffs in 24-cv-00691; J. Benjamin Aguinaga for plaintiffs in 24-cv-00629; and Laura B. Bakst and Alexandra Widas for the EEOC in both actions. Following discussions with counsel, an interim scheduling order was achieved to facilitate early-stage joint dispositive motions, including addressing filing of the administrative record, discovery, and related matters. See the separately docketed Interim Scheduling Order for deadlines and additional pertinent information. (jud,LeBlanc, Thomas P) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

Scheduling Conference

ORDER, IT IS ORDERED that On or before AUGUST 26, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shall compile the entirety of the administrative record pertaining to this matter, file same into the record. On or before SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, the State Plaintiffs and the Bishops Plaintiffs shall file any motion to supplement or complete the administrative record or shall file a certificate that the administrative record as filed by the EEOC is the complete administrative record. On or before OCTOBER 10, 2024, the parties shall file their respective dispositive motions. On or before NOVEMBER 12, 2024, the parties shall file their respective responses to the dispositive motions. On or before DECEMBER 10, 2024, the parties shall file their respective repliesto the responses to the dispositive motions. (SEE PDF FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND OTHER DEADLINES) (Compliance Deadline set for 8/26/2024., Second Compliance Deadline set for 9/16/2024., Dispositive Motions due by 10/10/2024.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc on 7/26/2024. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 62 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct 53 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, with opposition filed by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Oral Argument Transcript)(aty,Blomberg, Daniel) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 62 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct 53 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, with opposition filed by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (aty,Schwei, Daniel) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

RULING AND ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the RULE 59 MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND JUDGMENT filed in USCCB, et al v. EEOC, et al, [Doc. 62] is DENIED. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 8/13/2024. (crt,LaCombe, L) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Unopposed MOTION Leave to File Administrative Record Directly With Clerk of Court and Waiver of Hard Copy Requirement by All Defendants. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/19/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Motions Transferred regarding 70 Unopposed MOTION Leave to File Administrative Record Directly With Clerk of Court and Waiver of Hard Copy Requirement . Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Crick, S)

Motions Transferred regarding 70 Unopposed MOTION Leave to File Administrative Record Directly With Clerk of Court and Waiver of Hard Copy Requirement . Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas P LeBlanc. (crt,Crick, S)

Motions Transferred

NOTICE of Filing of Certified Administrative Record by Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of the Administrative Record, # 2 Exhibit Index of the Administrative Record)(aty,Widas, Alexandra) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

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Manual Attachment Received

MANUAL ATTACHMENT received from Daniel Schwei, Laura B Bakst, Alexandra Widas on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding 71 Notice (Other),. The original manual attachments will be maintained in the division of the presiding judge, until expiration of appeal delays. (crt,Savoy, A)

Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows. Motions referred to Thomas P LeBlanc. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/13/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order Extending Page Limits)(aty,Blomberg, Daniel) Modified on 9/16/2024 to add filers. (Crick, S). (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Motions Transferred regarding 72 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages . Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Crick, S)

NOTICE of Certification Regarding Administrative Record by Catholic University of America, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lafayette, Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops re 71 Notice (Other), 66 Order,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,, (aty,Blomberg, Daniel) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

ORDER granting 72 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 9/16/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Motions Transferred

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' complaint, MOTION for Summary Judgment by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Statement of material facts, # 3 Exhibit Lage Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Hudson Declaration (Bishops), # 5 Exhibit Hudson Declaration (States), # 6 Proposed order)(aty,Bakst, Laura) Modified on 10/15/2024 to indicate 80 SEALED Declaration Hudson submitted. (Crick, S). (Entered: 10/10/2024)

1 Memorandum / Brief

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2 Statement of material facts

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3 Exhibit Lage Declaration

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4 Exhibit Hudson Declaration (Bishops)

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5 Exhibit Hudson Declaration (States)

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6 Proposed order

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Unopposed MOTION to Seal Attached Document re 75 Motion to Dismiss by All Defendants. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed SEALED exhibit, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Widas, Alexandra) Modified on 10/11/2024 to create docket entry relationship. (Crick, S). (Entered: 10/10/2024)