Case: Lucy v. Skrmetti

3:26-cv-00763 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: June 4, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]  On June 4, 2026, represented by the ACLU, two noncitizen plaintiffs filed a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s H.B. 1704. The plaintiffs—a 58-year-old Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applicant and a 35-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, both long-term Tennessee residents with final removal orders—alleged th…

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.] 

On June 4, 2026, represented by the ACLU, two noncitizen plaintiffs filed a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s H.B. 1704. The plaintiffs—a 58-year-old Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applicant and a 35-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, both long-term Tennessee residents with final removal orders—alleged that Section 1 of the law, set to take effect July 1, 2026, would criminalize their continued presence in the state. The complaint argued that the law violated the Supremacy Clause by intruding on federal authority over immigration enforcement and conflicting with federal statutes that provide discretionary relief. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief to block enforcement of the law by the state’s Attorney General, Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security, and 11 District Attorneys General⁴. The suit asserted federal question jurisdiction and proper venue based on events occurring in the district⁵.

 

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Judge(s)

Richardson, Eli Jeremy (Tennessee)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas (Tennessee)

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3:26-cv-00763

Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Sept. 16, 2026, 4:53 a.m.

Docket for: Lucy v. Skrmetti
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1 June 4, 2026

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson (Filing fee $405, Receipt number ATNMDC-4584775), filed by Lucy, Benjamin. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(mg) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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2 June 4, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (mg) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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3 June 4, 2026

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (mg) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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4 June 4, 2026

Summons issued as to Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. Counsel is responsible for printing and serving the summons. (mg) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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5 June 4, 2026

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 9/10/2026 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (mg) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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6 June 4, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Law In Support by Benjamin, Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Lucy Redacted, # 2 Attachment Declaration of Benjamin Redacted)(Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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7 June 4, 2026

MOTION to Certify Class And Memorandum Of Law In Support by Benjamin, Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Steinberg Declaration, # 2 Attachment Olivares Declaration)(Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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8 June 4, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously And Memorandum of Law in Support by Benjamin, Lucy. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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June 4, 2026

Annotation - Bar Status

June 4, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Lucas Cameron-Vaughn admitted to this court. (mg)

9 June 5, 2026

MOTION for attorney Hannah Steinberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4586389) by Benjamin, Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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10 June 5, 2026

SUMMONS returned executed by Lucy, Benjamin. All Defendants. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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11 June 5, 2026

ORDER: Pending before the Court are three motions filed by Plaintiff, namely, a Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 6), a Motion for Class Certification (Doc. No. 7), and a Motion for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously (Doc. No. 8). Via the Moti on for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 6) Plaintiffs ask the Court to issue a preliminary injunction before July 1 to prevent enforcement of Section 1 [of H.B. 1704] against Plaintiffs and the class. (Id. at 2). Due to the time-sensitive nature of t his particular requested relief, Defendants are ORDERED to file a response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction within ten (10) days of the entry of this Order. Plaintiffs may file a reply to Defendants response to the Motion for Preliminary Inju nction within five (5) days of the filing of Defendants response. As for the other two of the three Motions, they are subject to this Courts general briefing schedule. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/5/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(vk)

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12 June 8, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Miranda H. Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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13 June 8, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica S. Berk on behalf of All Defendants (Berk, Jessica) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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14 June 8, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Zee Scout on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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15 June 9, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David Lester Wickenheiser on behalf of All Defendants (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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16 June 9, 2026

MOTION DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CLASS DISCOVERY AND EXTENSION OF DEADLINES by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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17 June 9, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of 16 MOTION DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CLASS DISCOVERY AND EXTENSION OF DEADLINES filed by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson . (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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18 June 10, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 MOTION DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CLASS DISCOVERY AND EXTENSION OF DEADLINES filed by Benjamin, Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Protective Order)(Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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19 June 10, 2026

MOTION for attorney Noor Zafar to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4590178) by Benjamin, Lucy. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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June 10, 2026

CA State Bar status verified as active for Hannah Steinberg not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

June 10, 2026

Annotation - Bar Status

June 10, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Miranda H. Jones, Jessica S. Berk, David Lester Wickenheiser, Zee Scout admitted to this court. (ad)

20 June 11, 2026

ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). This case shall be set for trial upon completion of the initial case management conference by order of the District Court in accordance with the procedures of Local Rule 16.01. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/11/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sh) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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21 June 11, 2026

Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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22 June 11, 2026

ORDER: For the reasons described herein, the Motion (Doc. No. 16 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/11/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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23 June 12, 2026

ORDER: The Motion (Doc. No. 21 ) for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/12/2026. (ad) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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24 June 15, 2026

Joint MOTION for Protective Order [PROPOSED] STIPULATED TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT CONCERNING PROTECTED INFORMATION)(Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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25 June 15, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Law In Support - DEFENDANTS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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26 June 16, 2026

ORDER: The Motion (Doc. No. 24 ), being jointly made and otherwise well-taken, is GRANTED. The Court will enter the Proposed Protective Order in substantially the same form as submitted by the parties. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/16/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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27 June 16, 2026

STIPULATED TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/16/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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28 June 18, 2026

NOTICE by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson re 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously And Memorandum of Law in Support - JOINT NOTICE REGARDING PSEUDONYM MOTION- (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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29 June 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Wynn M. Shuford on behalf of United States of America (Shuford, Wynn) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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30 June 18, 2026

NOTICE by United States of America - STATEMENT OF INTEREST - (Shuford, Wynn) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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31 June 18, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to INCORPORATE ARGUMENTS BY REFERENCE by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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32 June 18, 2026

ORDER: The Motion (Doc. No. 31 ) for Leave to Incorporate Arguments by Reference is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/18/2026. (ad) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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June 18, 2026

Annotation - Bar Status

June 18, 2026

NY State Bar status verified as active for Noor Zafar not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

33 June 22, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Exhibit 1 by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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34 June 22, 2026

Sealed Document Exhibit 1 filed by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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35 June 22, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Certify Class And Memorandum Of Law In Support DEFENDANTS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION filed by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - filed Under Seal)(Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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36 June 22, 2026

MOTION for attorney Peter McGraw to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4599037) by Lucy. (Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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37 June 22, 2026

MOTION for attorney Kevin Siegel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4599054) by Lucy. (Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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38 June 22, 2026

MOTION for attorney Efren Olivares to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4599072) by Benjamin, Lucy. (Scout, Zee) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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39 June 22, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Benjamin, Lucy. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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40 June 22, 2026

REPLY to Response to re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Law In Support filed by Benjamin, Lucy. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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June 22, 2026

AL State Bar status verified as active for Wynn M. Shuford admitted to this court. (ad)

41 June 23, 2026

ORDER granting 9 and 19 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Hannah Steinberg and Noor Zafar to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 06/23/2026. (lh) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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June 23, 2026

NY State Bar status verified as active for Kevin Siegel not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

June 23, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 23, 2026

TX State Bar status verified as active for Peter McGraw, Efren Olivares not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

June 23, 2026

Annotation - Bar Status

42 June 24, 2026

ORDER: The Motion (Doc. No. 39 ) for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/24/2026. (ad) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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43 June 24, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Exhibit 1 by Lucy Benjamin. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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44 June 24, 2026

Sealed Document Exhibit 1 filed by Lucy Benjamin. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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45 June 24, 2026

REPLY to Response to re 7 MOTION to Certify Class And Memorandum Of Law In Support filed by Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1- Plaintiffs' discovery responses (filed under seal), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2- Defendants' discovery responses)(Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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46 June 25, 2026

ORDER granting 36, 37, and 38 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Peter McGraw, Kevin Siegel, and Efren Olivares to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 06/25/2026. (lh) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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June 25, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

47 June 26, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/26/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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48 June 26, 2026

ORDER DISMISSING CASE: For the reasons described in the accompanying 47 Memorandum Opinion, the Preliminary Injunction Motion (Doc. No. 6 ) is DENIED, the Class Certification Motion (Doc. No. 7 ) is DENIED as moot, the Pseudonym Motion (Doc. No. 8 ) is GRANTED, the First Motion to Seal (Doc. No. 33 ) is DENIED, and the Second Motion to Seal (Doc. No. 43 ) is DENIED. Finally, this action will be DISMISSED without prejudice for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, and accordingly the Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment under Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and close the file. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/26/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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49 June 26, 2026

ENTRY OF JUDGMENT re: 48 Order Dismissing Case. (ad) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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50 July 7, 2026

NOTICE by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MIRANDA H. JONES AS COUNSEL (Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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51 July 7, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Hannah Schoen Steinberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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52 July 8, 2026

MOTION to Set Aside Judgment and to File First Amended Complaint by Lucy Benjamin. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Amended Class Action Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief)(Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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53 July 8, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Exhibit 3 by Lucy Benjamin. (Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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54 July 8, 2026

***STRICKEN per 65 Order*** Sealed Document Exhibit 3 filed by Lucy Benjamin. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) Modified on 7/20/2026 (sm). (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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55 July 8, 2026

MOTION for Reconsideration Or, In The Alternative, Renewed Motion For Preliminary Injunction And Class Certification by Lucy Benjamin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Supplemental Declaration of Lucy signed July 6, 2026 REDACTED, # 2 Exhibit 2 Supplemental Declaration of Benjamin signed July 5, 2026 REDACTED, # 3 Exhibit 3 Plaintiffs Bates_0044-0045 Redacted)(Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 Supplemental Declaration of Lucy signed July 6, 2026 REDACTED

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2 Exhibit 2 Supplemental Declaration of Benjamin signed July 5, 2026 REDACTED

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3 Exhibit 3 Plaintiffs Bates_0044-0045 Redacted

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56 July 8, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Motion To Set Aside Judgment And To File First Amended Complaint And Motion For Reconsideration by Lucy Benjamin. (Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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57 July 9, 2026

ORDER: Pending before the Court in this closed case is the "Motion to Expedite Motion to Set Aside Judgment and to File First Amended Complaint and Motion for Reconsideration" (Doc. No. 56, "Motion"), filed by Plaintiffs, Lucy and Benjamin. Plaintiffs shall file an explanation as to (1) why, if (as Plaintiffs contend) a decision on the Motion to Set Aside Judgment and Motion for Reconsideration is so time sensitive, Plaintiffs elected not to file a new action challenging Section 1 of H.B. 1704 (which they were permitted to do given the Court's dismissal of this action was without prejudice (Doc. No. 48 at 3)), and instead chose to seek expedited relief--involving substantial motion practice--in this closed case; and (2) why, if a decision on the Motion to Set Aside Judgment and Motion for Reconsideration is so time sensitive, Plaintiffs did not file the Motion to Set Aside Judgment and Motion for Reconsideration until nearly two weeks after the denial of their motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 6 ) and motion for class certification (Doc. No. 7 ) and the subsequent entering of final judgment in this case. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/9/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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July 9, 2026

CA State Bar status verified as active for Hannah Schoen Steinberg not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (sm)

July 9, 2026

***DISREGARD*** NOTICE TO COUNSEL Hannah Schoen Steinberg: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 7/30/2026. (sm) Modified on 7/9/2026 (sm).

58 July 13, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Lucy Benjamin re 57 Order. (Steinberg, Hannah) Modified on 7/14/2026 (sm). (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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59 July 14, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXTENSION by Fred Agee, Charme Allen, Ray Crouch, Mark Davidson, Bryant C. Dunaway, Stacey Edmonson, Glen Funk, Russell Johnson, Jason Lawson, Jeff Long, Steve Mulroy, Jody Pickens, Jonathan Skrmetti, Neil Thompson. (Wickenheiser, David) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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60 July 14, 2026

ORDER: Pending before the Court in this closed case is the "Motion to Expedite Motion to Set Aside Judgment and to File First Amended Complaint and Motion for Reconsideration" (Doc. No. 56, "Motion"), filed by Plaintiffs, Lucy and Benjamin. [T]he Motion (Doc. No. 56 ) is DENIED. Defendants' "Motion for Extension" (Doc. No. 59 ), wherein Defendants request that the Court grant Defendants "10 days from its resolution of [the] Motion [] to respond to the Motions to Set Aside [Judgment] and [Motion] for Reconsideration," (id. at 3), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/14/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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61 July 17, 2026

NOTICE of Filing by Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Attachment 1 - New Case Complaint)(Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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62 July 17, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' Sealed Exhibit REDACTED, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' Sealed Exhibit REDACTED) (Steinberg, Hannah) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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63 July 17, 2026

Sealed Document filed by Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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64 July 17, 2026

Sealed Document filed by Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin. (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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65 July 20, 2026

ORDER: In light of Plaintiffs filing a new action challenging Section 1 of H.B. 1704, Plaintiffs' "Motion to Set Aside Judgment and to File First Amended Complaint" (Doc. No. 52 ) and Plaintiffs' "Motion for Reconsideration Or, In The Alternative, Renewed Motion For Preliminary Injunction And Class Certification" (Doc. No. 55, "Motion for Reconsideration") are each DENIED as moot. [T]he Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to strike the Sealed Document (Doc. No. 54), and therefore the Motion to Seal (Doc. No. 53 ) is DENIED as moot. Finally, the Court notes that the motion to seal filed at Docket No. 62 remains pending. This case remains closed. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/20/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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66 July 21, 2026

ORDER: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal (Doc. No. 62 ) is GRANTED, and the Sealed Exhibits (Doc. Nos. 34, 44 )-and the copies of the Sealed Exhibits filed at Docket Nos. 63 and 64 -shall remain under seal. This case remains closed. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/21/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 4, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Tennessee 3:26-cv-00763

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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