Derrick Singleton, et al v. John Hamm, et al
| DERRICK SINGLETON, RAY TRAYLOR and DEANDRA WHITEHEAD |
| JOHN Q. HAMM, GREGORY LOVELACE, ALCORNELIA TERRY, JEFFERSON DUNN, CAM WARD, LEIGH GWATHNEY, DARRYL LITTLETON, GABRELLE SIMMONS, DWAYNE SPURLOCK and KIM DAVIDSON |
| CATO INSTITUTE and RIGHTS BEHIND BARS |
| 25-13711 |
| October 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 43 Over the phone extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Updated Reply Brief. Due on 05/01/2026 as to Appellant Derrick Singleton. Any request for a second or subsequent extension of time shall be subject to 11th Cir. R. 31-2(d). [Entered: 03/24/2026 10:20 AM] |
| Filing 42 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Bridget Geraghty for Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Bridget Geraghty) [Entered: 03/23/2026 05:28 PM] |
| Filing 41 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Emily Cahn Keller for Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Emily Keller) [Entered: 03/23/2026 05:20 PM] |
| Filing 40 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Olivia Fritz for Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Olivia Fritz) [Entered: 03/23/2026 05:16 PM] |
| Filing 39 Appellee's Brief filed by Appellees John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry and Jefferson Dunn. [25-13711] (ECF: Robert Overing) [Entered: 03/19/2026 11:51 PM] |
| Filing 38 Corrected Appellee's Brief filed by Appellees Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock and Cam Ward. [25-13711] (ECF: Gary Willford) [Entered: 02/18/2026 02:44 PM] |
| Filing 37 Notice of deficient Appellee brief filed by Attorney Gary L. Willford, Jr. for Appellees Leigh Gwathney, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson, Cam Ward, Darryl Littleton and Gabrelle Simmons.Deficiencies: The brief exceeds the length limitation. See FRAP 32(a)(7). You must reduce the size of the brief or electronically file a motion for leave to exceed the length limitation. [Entered: 02/18/2026 11:35 AM] |
| Filing 36 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Cam Ward, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson Attorney Gary L. Willford, Jr. for Appellees Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock and Cam Ward. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [25-13711] (ECF: Gary Willford) [Entered: 02/17/2026 02:40 PM] |
| Filing 35 **SEE CORRECTED BRIEF AT DE# 38**Appellee's Brief filed by Appellees Cam Ward, Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons and Dwayne Spurlock. [25-13711] (ECF: Gary Willford) [Entered: 02/17/2026 02:39 PM] |
| Filing 34 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Jacqueline Lewittes for Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Jacqueline Lewittes) [Entered: 02/12/2026 01:31 PM] |
| Filing 33 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Robert M. Overing for John Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry, and Jefferson Dunn Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Robert Overing) [Entered: 02/04/2026 11:57 AM] |
| Filing 32 NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS (CIP) DEFICIENCY issued to Matthew P. Cavedon for Cato Institute. You have failed to complete the Web-Based CIP on the Court's website. If you are an appellant or petitioner, pursuant to 11th Cir. Rules 26.1-5(c) and 42-1(b), this appeal will be dismissed without further notice upon the expiration of 14 days from the date of this notice unless you remedy the default(s). If you are an appellee or respondent, pursuant to 11th Cir. R. 26.1-5(c), no action may be taken on your filings until you comply with the CIP rules. [Entered: 01/26/2026 02:07 PM] |
Filing 31
ORDER: The motion for an extension of time to and including March 19, 2026 to file Appellees Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace and Alcornelia Terry response brief is GRANTED, with the appendix, if any, due 7 days after the filing of the brief. [ # 30 ] NGA (See attached order for complete text) [Entered: 01/16/2026 08:32 AM]
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| Filing 30 MOTION for extension of time to file appellee's brief to 03/19/2026 filed by Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace and Alcornelia Terry. Motion is Unopposed. [30] [25-13711] (ECF: Alexander Bowdre) [Entered: 01/13/2026 05:55 PM] |
| Filing 29 Over the phone 30-day extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Gary L. Willford, Jr. for Appellees Leigh Gwathney, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson, Cam Ward, Darryl Littleton and Gabrelle Simmons. Appellees' brief is now due on 02/17/2026 as to Appellees Leigh Gwathney, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson, Cam Ward, Darryl Littleton and Gabrelle Simmons. Any request for a second or subsequent extension of time shall be subject to 11th Cir. R. 31-2(d). [Entered: 12/29/2025 11:31 AM] |
| Filing 28 Over the phone 30-day extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Alexander Barrett Bowdre for Appellees Alcornelia Terry, Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm and Gregory Lovelace. Appellees' brief is now due on 02/17/2026 as to Appellees Alcornelia Terry, Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm and Gregory Lovelace. Any request for a second or subsequent extension of time shall be subject to 11th Cir. R. 31-2(d). [Entered: 12/29/2025 11:11 AM] |
| Filing 27 Amicus Brief as of right or by consent of the parties filed by Joseph R. Landry for Rights Behind Bars. [25-13711] (ECF: Joseph Landry) [Entered: 12/23/2025 03:14 PM] |
| Filing 26 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Joseph R. Landry for Rights Behind Bars Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Joseph Landry) [Entered: 12/23/2025 02:39 PM] |
| Filing 25 Amicus Brief as of right or by consent of the parties filed by Matthew P. Cavedon for Cato Institute. [25-13711] (ECF: Matthew Cavedon) [Entered: 12/22/2025 05:14 PM] |
| Filing 24 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Matthew P. Cavedon for Cato Institute Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Matthew Cavedon) [Entered: 12/22/2025 05:10 PM] |
| Filing 23 Appendix filed [2 VOLUMES] by Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 12/16/2025 02:30 PM] |
| Filing 22 Appellant's brief filed by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 12/16/2025 02:27 PM] |
| Filing 21 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Alexander Barrett Bowdre for John Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry, and Jefferson Dunn Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Alexander Bowdre) [Entered: 12/05/2025 05:26 PM] |
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Filing 20
ORDER: Motion to appear pro hac vice filed by Emily Cahn Keller is GRANTED by clerk [19]. [Entered: 11/24/2025 10:06 AM]
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| Filing 18 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Gary L. Willford Jr, for Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Cam Ward, Leigh Gwathney, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson, Darryl Littleton, and Gabrelle Simmons.. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [25-13711] (ECF: Gary Willford) [Entered: 11/18/2025 11:49 AM] |
| Filing 19 MOTION to appear pro hac vice filed by Attorney Emily Cahn Keller for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. [19] [Entered: 11/24/2025 09:49 AM] |
| Filing 17 Over the phone extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Appellants brief due on 12/22/2025 as to Appellant Derrick Singleton. Appendix due on 12/29/2025 as to Appellant Derrick Singleton. Any request for a second or subsequent extension of time shall be subject to 11th Cir. R. 31-2(d). [Entered: 11/12/2025 01:07 PM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER: Motion to appear pro hac vice filed by Olivia Fritz is GRANTED by clerk [15]. [Entered: 11/10/2025 03:56 PM]
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Filing 14
ORDER: Motion to appear pro hac vice filed by Bridget Geraghty is GRANTED by clerk [12]. [Entered: 11/10/2025 03:45 PM]
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| Filing 13 Notice to Counsel of Record. Counsel of Record must be logged in to CM/ECF and Pacer to access this document. This is the only notice you will receive regarding this matter. Please print a copy for your file. [Entered: 11/10/2025 03:43 PM] |
| Filing 15 MOTION to appear pro hac vice filed by Attorney Olivia Fritz for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. [15] [Entered: 11/10/2025 03:54 PM] |
| Filing 12 MOTION to appear pro hac vice filed by Attorney Bridget Geraghty for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. [12] [Entered: 11/10/2025 03:42 PM] |
| Filing 11 Briefing Notice issued to Appellant Derrick Singleton. The appellant's brief is due on or before 12/01/2025. The appendix is due no later than 7 days from the filing of the appellant's brief. [Entered: 11/06/2025 12:11 PM] |
| Filing 10 TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. No transcript is required for appeal purposes. [Entered: 11/05/2025 03:27 PM] |
| Filing 9 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 11/05/2025 01:27 PM] |
| Filing 8 TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM SUBMITTED by Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. No hearings. [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 11/05/2025 01:25 PM] |
| Filing 7 Civil Appeal Statement filed by Attorney Gregory Cui for Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 11/05/2025 01:24 PM] |
| Filing 6 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Gregory Cui for Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Gregory Cui) [Entered: 11/04/2025 03:11 PM] |
| Filing 5 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Tara Smelley Hetzel for Appellees Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace and Alcornelia Terry. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [25-13711] (ECF: Tara Hetzel) [Entered: 10/30/2025 12:45 PM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Cameron W. Elkins for John Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry and Jefferson Dunn Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Cameron Elkins) [Entered: 10/29/2025 12:50 PM] |
| Filing 3 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Tara Smelley Hetzel for Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace and Alcornelia Terry. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Tara Hetzel) [Entered: 10/29/2025 12:43 PM] |
| Filing 2 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Gary L. Willford, Jr. for Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock and Cam Ward. Related cases? No. [25-13711] (ECF: Gary Willford) [Entered: 10/28/2025 03:13 PM] |
| Filing 1 CIVIL APPEAL DOCKETED. Notice of appeal filed by Appellants Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor and Deandra Whitehead on 10/21/2025. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Awaiting Appellant's Certificate of Interested Persons due on or before 11/10/2025 as to Appellant Derrick Singleton. Awaiting Appellee's Certificate of Interested Persons due on or before 11/20/2025 as to Appellees John Q. Hamm and Cam Ward. [Entered: 10/23/2025 02:59 PM] |
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