Houcks, et al v. Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas, et al
| MICHELLE HOUCKS, SAUNDRA NEWSOM, NIKO QUINN, OPHELIA WILLIAMS and RICHELLE MILLER |
| UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, JAMES SWAFFORD, RONALD MILLER, ROGER GOLUBSKI, TERRY ZEIGLER, MICHAEL A. KILL, CLAYTON BYE, DENNIS WARE and THOMAS DAILEY |
| JON M. SHANE, ANGELA T. RYE, RICHARD RIVERA, IMPACT STRATEGIES, INNOCENCE PROJECT, JUSTICE STRIKEFORCE, KANSAS COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MORE, MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT, ROC NATION LLC, BARRY SCHECK, TERRENCE CRUTCHER FOUNDATION, THE GATHERING FOR JUSTICE and UNTIL FREEDOM |
| 25-3065 |
| April 21, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 79 [11222691] Paper copies of amicus brief received from Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. [25-3065] [Entered: 10/14/2025 06:28 PM] |
| Filing 78 [11221750] Deficiency notice issued.. Paper copies due 10/14/2025 for Innocence Project, Barry Scheck, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, Angela T. Rye, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice, and Until Freedom. [25-3065] [Entered: 10/09/2025 12:59 PM] |
| Filing 76 [11220435] Reply filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams to Matthew Golubski's Opposition to Plaintiff/Appellants' Motion to Substitute (Doc. 69-1), Response to Motion to Substitute Party (Doc. 70). Served on 10/06/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 10/06/2025 12:51 PM] |
| Filing 75 [11220068] Paper copies of appellees' response brief received from Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis Ware, and Terry Zeigler. [25-3065] [Entered: 10/03/2025 01:47 PM] |
| Filing 74 [11220010] Paper copies of appellants' opening brief and reply brief received from Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, and Ophelia Williams. [25-3065] [Entered: 10/03/2025 12:20 PM] |
| Filing 73 [11219626] Paper copies of amicus brief received from Policing Experts (Richard Rivera and Jon M. Shane). [25-3065] [Entered: 10/02/2025 11:59 AM] |
| Filing 72 [11218887] Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring appellants' motion to substitute party [ # 64 ], Matthew Golubski's response [ # 69 ], appellees' response [ # 70 ], and any reply to the panel of judges that will later be assigned to consider this case on the merits (no ruling will issue at this time). Served on 09/30/2025. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/30/2025 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 71 [11218875] Entry of appearance filed by Christopher M. Napolitano for Matthew Golubski. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n (parties named previously disclosed). Served on 09/30/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/30/2025 04:17 PM] |
| Filing 70 [11218464] Response filed by Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler to PLAINTIFFS/APPELLANTS' MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE PARTY. Served on 09/29/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DRC [Entered: 09/29/2025 05:03 PM] |
| Filing 69 [11218322] Response filed by Roger Golubski, Non-Party, Matthew Golubski to Appelants' Motion to Substitute. Served on 09/29/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] CMN [Entered: 09/29/2025 02:58 PM] |
| Filing 68 [11218282] Entry of appearance submitted by Christopher Napolitano for Matthew Golubski for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 09/29/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 09/30/2025 by SLS to remove PDF from docket entry as the document has been filed.] CMN [Entered: 09/29/2025 02:24 PM] |
| Filing 67 [11218150] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 7. Paper copies of appellant/appellee/reply brief due 10/06/2025 by Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Roger Golubski, Michelle Houcks, Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Michael A. Kill, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Richelle Miller, Ronald Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Richard Rivera, Roc Nation LLC, Angela T. Rye, Barry Scheck, Jon M. Shane, James Swafford, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Until Freedom, Dennis Ware, Ophelia Williams and Terry Zeigler [25-3065] [Entered: 09/29/2025 12:00 PM] |
| Filing 66 [11215817] Minute order filed - This matter is before the court on Appellants Motion to Substitute Party, in which he seeks to substitute Matthew Golubski for the deceased Roger Golubski. Appellant indicates that Appellees object to the motion. Accordingly, within ten days of the date of this order, any party objecting to the motion shall file a response detailing the grounds for the objections. Failure to file a response shall be deemed non-opposition and the court will proceed accordingly. Responses, if any, due on 09/29/2025. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 09/18/2025 03:32 PM] |
| Filing 65 [11215610] Minute order filed - the reply brief submitted by appellants is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 09/18/2025 10:26 AM] |
| Filing 64 [11215595] Motion filed by Appellants Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams to substitute party. Served on: 09/18/2025. Manner of service: US mail, email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 09/18/2025 09:46 AM] |
| Filing 63 [11215593] Appellant/Petitioner's reply brief filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Served on 09/18/2025. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 3752. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 09/18/2025 09:43 AM] |
| Filing 62 [11212611] Entry of appearance filed by Ms. Lara Treinis Gatz for Innocence Project, Barry Scheck, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, Angela T. Rye, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice, and Until Freedom. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 09/08/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/09/2025 06:47 AM] |
| Filing 61 [11212601] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE, Impact Strategies, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 09/08/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] LTG [Entered: 09/08/2025 09:30 PM] |
| Filing 60 [11212600] Entry of appearance submitted by Lara T. Gatz for Amici Curiae Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, MORE, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 09/08/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 09/09/2025 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 9/9/2025.] LTG [Entered: 09/08/2025 09:25 PM] |
| Filing 59 [11212154] Deficiency notice issued. Notice of appearance due on 09/08/2025 for attorney Lara T. Gatz representing Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom [25-3065] [Entered: 09/05/2025 04:02 PM] |
| Filing 58 [11211706] Entry of appearance filed by Mark P. Johnson for Innocence Project, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/04/2025 03:13 PM] |
| Filing 57 [11211699] Entry of appearance filed by Jordan W. Siev for Innocence Project, Barry Scheck, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 09/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/04/2025 03:08 PM] |
| Filing 56 [11211694] Entry of appearance submitted by Mark P. Johnson for Amici Curiae Roc Nation LLC, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE, Impact Strategies, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 09/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 09/04/2025 by SLS to remove PDF from docket entry as the document has been filed.] MPJ [Entered: 09/04/2025 03:03 PM] |
| Filing 55 [11211689] Entry of appearance submitted by Jordan W. Siev for Amici Curiae Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 09/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 09/04/2025 by SLS to remove PDF from docket entry as the document has been filed.] JWS [Entered: 09/04/2025 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 54 This entry has been removed from the docket. Counsel advised CIP needs to be corrected and EOA resubmitted. [SLS] [11211444] Entry of appearance submitted by Lara T. Gatz for Amici Curiae Impact Strategies, Midwest Innocence Project, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 09/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] LTG [Entered: 09/04/2025 09:43 AM] |
| Filing 53 [11211437] Minute order filed - Disclosure statement(s) due on 09/08/2025 for Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 09/04/2025 09:38 AM] |
| Filing 52 This entry has been removed from the docket. Corrected entry submitted. [SLS] [11211370] Entry of appearance submitted by Mark P.Johnson for Amici Curiae Roc Nation LLC, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE, Impact Strategies, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 09/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] MPJ [Entered: 09/04/2025 08:06 AM] |
| Filing 51 [11211312] Minute Order Filed - Amici Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom's brief lists one or more attorneys who have not yet entered an appearance in this appeal. Tenth Circuit Rule 46.1(A) requires formal entries of appearance from ALL attorneys whose names appear on briefs filed with the court. No later than 09/04/2025, Mark P. Johnson, Jordan W Siev and Lara T. Gatz must file an entry of appearance or Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom must file a corrected brief that does not list any attorney who does not intend to enter an appearance in this appeal. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:33 PM] |
| Filing 50 [11211304] Amici Curiae brief filed by Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. Served on 08/11/2025, 09/03/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 49 [11211298] Entry of appearance filed by Danielle C. Jefferis for Richard Rivera and Jon M. Shane. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 09/03/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:15 PM] |
| Filing 48 [11211297] Amici Curiae brief filed by Policing Experts (Richard Rivera and Jon M. Shane). Served on 08/06/2025, 09/03/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:12 PM] |
Filing 47
[11211285] Order filed by Judges Matheson and Bacharach provisionally granting the Policing Experts' motion for leave to file brief as amici and the Roc Nation motion for leave to file amici brief as set forth in the attached order. Served on 09/03/2025. [25-3065] [Entered: 09/03/2025 03:50 PM]
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| Filing 46 [11209921] Minute order filed - the brief and supplemental appendix submitted by appellees is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellants' optional reply brief now due 09/18/2025 for Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Ophelia Williams and Niko Quinn. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 08/29/2025 11:10 AM] |
| Filing 45 [11209748] Appellee's appendix filed by Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler. Total number of volumes filed: 1. Served on 08/28/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DRC [Entered: 08/28/2025 10:57 PM] |
| Filing 44 [11209747] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler. Served on: 08/28/2025. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 8975. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DRC [Entered: 08/28/2025 10:55 PM] |
| Filing 43 [11206454] Response filed by Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler to Doc. 28-1 and Doc. 38-1. Served on 08/18/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DRC [Entered: 08/18/2025 05:12 PM] |
| Filing 42 [11205247] Order filed by Clerk of the Court, at the direction of the court, denying Movant's Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellants filed by Alan Chen, Nancy Leong, Alexander Reinert, and Laurent Sacharoff. The 08/06/2025 entry of appearance filed on behalf of the aforementioned professors is stricken. Any deadline to respond to the Motion is vacated. Served on 08/13/2025. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/13/2025 01:20 PM] |
| Filing 41 [11204789] Order filed by Clerk of the Court. This matter is before the court on the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, More2, Impact Strategies, Terence Crutcher Foundation, the Gathering for Justice, and Until Freedom, As Amicus Curia in Support of Plaintiffs/Appellants. The motion indicates that Appellees consent, but Appellants do not consent to the brief. Accordingly, within ten days (08/22/2025) of the date of this order, any party opposing the motion shall file a response detailing the grounds for opposition. Failure to file a response shall be deemed non-opposition and the court will proceed accordingly. Served on 08/12/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/12/2025 12:03 PM] |
| Filing 40 [11204475] Amended motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Movants Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. Served on 08/11/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/11/2025 02:55 PM] |
| Filing 39 This entry has been removed from the docket. Motion filed by Clerk. [SLS] [11204471] Motion submitted by Roc Nation, LLC, Barry Scheck - Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE2, Angela R. Rye - IMPACT Strategies, Terence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering For Justice, and for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 08/11/2025 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] MPJ [Entered: 08/11/2025 02:41 PM] |
| Filing 38 [11204382] Motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Movants Impact Strategies, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, MORE, Midwest Innocence Project, Roc Nation LLC, Barry Scheck, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. Served on 08/11/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/11/2025 12:48 PM] |
| Filing 37 This entry has been removed from the docket. Motion filed by Clerk. [SLS] [11204353] Motion submitted by Roc Nation, LLC, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE2, IMPACT Strategies, Terence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering For Justice, and Until Freedom for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 08/11/2025 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] MPJ [Entered: 08/11/2025 12:12 PM] |
| Filing 36 [11203721] Order filed by Clerk of the Court denying without prejudice to renewal the motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Innocence Project, Barry Scheck, MORE, Roc Nation LLC, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, Impact Strategies, Angela T. Rye, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering for Justice and Until Freedom. Compliant motion/brief may be refiled in 3 days. Any party opposing the Policing Experts and Scholars Motions shall file a response by 8/18/25. See order for details. Served on 08/07/2025. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/07/2025 02:26 PM] |
| Filing 35 [11203659] Order filed by Clerk of the Court denying the motion to extend time to file a response to the motion to certify filed by Appellees Terry Zeigler, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Thomas Dailey, Dennis Ware, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas and Clayton Bye as unnecessary. See 10th Cir. R. 27.4(D). Served on 08/07/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/07/2025 01:14 PM] |
| Filing 34 [11203405] Motion filed by Appellees Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler to extend time to file a response until 08/25/2025. Served on: 08/06/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DRC [Entered: 08/06/2025 05:33 PM] |
| Filing 33 [11203294] Motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Scholars Movants Alan Chen, Nancy Leong, Alexander A. Reinert and Laurent Sacharoff. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/06/2025 02:02 PM] |
| Filing 32 [11203290] STRICKEN per the cour's 08/13/2025 order. Entry of appearance filed by Nicole Brianne Godfrey, Miriam Kerler and Laura Rovner for Alexander A. Reinert, Alan Chen, Laurent Sacharoff and Nancy Leong. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email --[Edited 08/13/2025 by MLB][25-3065] [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:52 PM] |
| Filing 31 This entry has been removed from the docket. Refiled 8/6/25. [DD] [11203287] Motion submitted by Law Professors and Legal Scholars Alan Chen, Nancy Leong, Alexander Reinert, Laurent Sacharoff (amici curiae) for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 08/06/2025 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] MK [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:47 PM] |
| Filing 30 [11203281] Entry of appearance submitted by Miriam Kerler, Nicole B. Godfrey, Laura Rovner for Alan Chen, Nancy Leong, Alexander Reinert, Laurent Sacharoff (Amici Curiae) for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065]--[Edited 08/06/2025 by DJD]. Removed PDF as pleading filed 8/6/25 MK [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:35 PM] |
| Filing 29 [11203276] Entry of appearance filed by Danielle C. Jefferis for Policing Experts Richard Rivera and Jon M. Shane. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3065] [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:23 PM] |
| Filing 28 [11203274] Motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Policing Experts-Movants Jon M. Shane and Richard Rivera. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 09/03/2025 by SLS to remove brief and entry of appearance as they were filed separately on 09/03/2025] [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:21 PM] |
| Filing 27 [11203271] Motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Movants Until Freedom, The Gathering for Justice, Terrence Crutcher Foundation, Angela T. Rye, Impact Strategies, MORE2, Midwest Innocence Project, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Justice Strikeforce, Innocence Project, Barry Scheck and Roc Nation LLC. Served on 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 08/06/2025 01:16 PM] |
| Filing 26 This entry has been removed from the docket. Refiled 8/6/25. [DD] [11203247] Motion submitted by Policing Experts - Mr. Richard Rivera and Dr. Jon M. Shane for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 08/06/2025 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] DCJ [Entered: 08/06/2025 12:05 PM] |
| Filing 25 This entry has been removed from the docket. Refiled 8/6/25. [DD] [11203239] Motion submitted by Roc Nation, LLC, Innocence Project, Justice Strikeforce, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Midwest Innocence Project, MORE2, IMPACT Strategies, Terence Crutcher Foundation, The Gathering For Justice, and Until Freedom for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 08/06/2025 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] MPJ [Entered: 08/06/2025 11:57 AM] |
| Filing 24 [11201534] Minute order filed - the brief (and appendix) submitted by appellants is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellees' brief now due 08/29/2025 for Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Thomas Dailey, Terry Zeigler, Roger Golubski, Clayton Bye, Michael A. Kill, Dennis Ware and Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 07/30/2025 02:22 PM] |
| Filing 23 [11201525] Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring appellants' motion to certify question of state law [ # 22 ] and any response or reply to the panel of judges that will later be assigned to consider this case on the merits (no ruling will issue at this time). Served on 07/30/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3065] [Entered: 07/30/2025 02:05 PM] |
| Filing 22 [11201486] Motion filed by Appellants Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams to certify question of state law.. Served on: 07/30/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 07/30/2025 01:25 PM] |
| Filing 21 [11201483] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Served on 07/30/2025 by email. Oral argument requested? Yes. Word/page count: 11721. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 07/30/2025 01:24 PM] |
| Filing 20 [11201481] Appellant's appendix filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Total number of volumes filed: 2. Served on 07/30/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 07/30/2025 01:21 PM] |
| Filing 19 [11201480] Appellant's appendix filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Total number of volumes filed: 2. Served on 07/30/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 07/30/2025 01:20 PM] |
| Filing 18 [11191536] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Appeellants' motion for 30-day extension of time to file brief. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 07/30/2025 for Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. No further extensions will be granted on the Clerk's authority. Served on 06/24/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3065] [Entered: 06/24/2025 09:08 AM] |
| Filing 17 [11191314] Motion filed by Appellants Michelle Houcks, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Ophelia Williams and Richelle Miller to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 07/30/2025. Served on: 06/23/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 06/23/2025 02:24 PM] |
| Filing 16 [11186749] Attorney Mr. Quentin Marc Templeton for Michelle Houcks, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Ophelia Williams and Richelle Miller admitted to the bar of this court. [25-3065] [Entered: 06/04/2025 10:19 AM] |
| Filing 15 [11184970] Admissions letter sent. Response date set to 06/27/2025 for Quentin Marc Templeton. [25-3065] [Entered: 05/28/2025 12:39 PM] |
| Filing 14 [11183788] On the court's own motion and pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 33.1, order filed by (CLK) extending time to file appellants' opening brief and appendix until 06/30/2025 for Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams [25-3065] [Entered: 05/22/2025 12:11 PM] |
| Filing 13 [11182522] Notice of Mediation Conference filed by the Tenth Circuit Mediation Office. ZoomGov conference scheduled for 06/02/2025 at 10:00 am (MT). The mediation contact form must be completed and returned to the Mediation Office within four days of the date of this notice. [Please open the Notice for important information.] [25-3065] [Entered: 05/16/2025 03:00 PM] |
| Filing 12 [11179309] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 05/06/2025. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 06/16/2025 for Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. [25-3065] [Entered: 05/06/2025 08:04 AM] |
| Filing 11 [11179085] Minute order filed - a notice has been filed that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Notice due that record is complete by 05/12/2025 for Skyler O'Hara, Clerk of Court (oclk). (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3065] [Entered: 05/05/2025 01:06 PM] |
| Filing 10 [11179074] Entry of appearance filed by William J. Skepnek, Brennan P. Fagan and Quentin Marc Templeton for Michelle Houcks, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Ophelia Williams and Richelle Miller. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3065]--[Edited 05/06/2025 by ART to correct text regarding certificate of interested parties] [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:58 PM] |
| Filing 9 [11179060] Amended Entry of appearance filed by Charles Edward Branson and David R. Cooper for Terry Zeigler, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Thomas Dailey, Dennis Ware, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas and Clayton Bye. Entry of apperance amended to exclude Roger Golubski. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3065] [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:42 PM] |
| Filing 8 [11179038] Notice received from Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Served on: 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:19 PM] |
| Filing 7 [11179036] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Michelle Houcks, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Ophelia Williams and Richelle Miller. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:18 PM] |
| Filing 6 [11179032] Docketing statement filed by Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] QMT [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:14 PM] |
| Filing 5 [11179027] Entry of appearance submitted by Quentin Marc Templeton; Brennan Patrick Fagan; William Joseph Skepnek for Appellants Michelle Houcks, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn, Ophelia Williams and Richelle Miller for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065]--[Edited 05/05/2025 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 05/05/2025] QMT [Entered: 05/05/2025 12:10 PM] |
| Filing 4 [11179013] Amended Entry of appearance submitted by David R. Cooper and Charles E. Branson for Appellees Clayton Bye, Thomas (NMI) Dailey, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065]--[Edited 05/05/2025 by ART to add text and to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 05/05/2025] DRC [Entered: 05/05/2025 11:44 AM] |
| Filing 3 [11178343] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Charles Edward Branson and Mr. David R. Cooper for Mr. Terry Zeigler, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Thomas (NMI) Dailey, Major Dennis Ware, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas and Clayton Bye. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/01/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] [Entered: 05/01/2025 09:38 AM] |
| Filing 2 [11178313] Entry of appearance submitted by David R. Cooper and Charles E. Branson for Appellees Clayton Bye, Thomas (NMI) Dailey, Roger Golubski, Michael A. Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/01/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3065] --[Edited 05/01/2025 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 5/1/2025.] DRC [Entered: 05/01/2025 09:04 AM] |
| Filing 1 [11175636] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 04/21/2025. Notice of appearance, Docketing statement, and Transcript order form due 05/05/2025 for Michelle Houcks, Richelle Miller, Saundra Newsom, Niko Quinn and Ophelia Williams. Notice of appearance due on 05/05/2025 for Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Roger Golubski, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis Ware and Terry Zeigler. [25-3065] [Entered: 04/21/2025 11:50 AM] |
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