Cameron Johnson v. A. Fleming
| CAMERON JOHNSON, LUKE THOMAS and TRACE STEVENS |
| A. SCOTT FLEMING, in his official capacity as the Director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, JOHN JUMPER, in his official capacity as the Chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, JAMES W. RING, Major General, in his official capacity as The Adjutant General of Virginia and DONALD L. UNMUSSIG, in his official capacity as the Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia Department of Military Affairs |
| STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND 19 OTHER STATES, THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE, JOSHUA DAVEY, ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL, ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAPTIST COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, CARDINAL NEWMAN SOCIETY and RETIRED U.S. ARMY CHIEFS OF CHAPLAINS |
| 26-1437 |
| April 14, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 71 REPLY by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens to Motion [ # 56 ], response [ # 69 ].. [1002065504] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 09/30/2026 02:52 PM] |
Filing 70
ORDER filed deferring action on Motion to submit on the briefs filed by Appellants Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens [ # 56 ] Deferred pending assignment to a panel. Copies to all parties. [1002063126] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 09/28/2026 11:05 AM]
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| Filing 69 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig to Motion [ # 56 ], notice requesting response [ # 58 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1002062615] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 09/25/2026 06:06 PM] |
| Filing 65 RULE 46 NOTICE issued to William J. Haun for Retired U.S. Army Chiefs of Chaplains, Nathan Jeremiah Moelker for The American Center for Law and Justice and Joshua Davey and Holly J. Wilson for State of West Virginia and 19 Other States for failure to file paper copies. Paper copies due 09/21/2026. [1002056361] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 09/17/2026 10:59 AM] |
| Filing 59 NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellees Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. Argument Session: December 8-11, 2026. Days you are available: December 9, 10, and 11, 2026. Identify any other cases you are tentatively scheduled to argue this session: None. Other scheduling information: Counsel for Defendants-Appellees has a two-day jury trial scheduled for December 7-8, 2026, in Tate v. Derosha, No. 7:25-cv-00005 (W.D. Va.). [1002054728] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 09/15/2026 03:10 PM] |
| Filing 58 NOTICE ISSUED to Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig requesting response to Motion to submit on the briefs [ # 56 ]. Response due 09/25/2026. [1002054608] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 09/15/2026 02:11 PM] |
| Filing 57 NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellants Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Argument Session: December 8-11, 2026. Days you are available: December 11, 2026. Identify any other cases you are tentatively scheduled to argue this session: N/A. Other scheduling information: Counsel for Plaintiffs-Appellants represents the Petitioner in Grand v. City of University Heights (S. Ct. No. 25-965), which is set for argument on December 9, 2026.. [1002054433] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 09/15/2026 11:46 AM] |
| Filing 56 MOTION by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas to submit on the briefs without oral argument. Date and method of service: 09/15/2026 ecf. [1002054429] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 09/15/2026 11:43 AM] |
| Filing 55 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052868] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 09/11/2026 04:32 PM] |
| Filing 54 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Association of Christian Schools International, Cardinal Newman Society, International Alliance for Christian Education and International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002051509] [26-1437] Michael Sylvester [Entered: 09/10/2026 10:44 AM] |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Joshua Davey and The American Center for Law and Justice to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002051027] [26-1437] Walter Weber [Entered: 09/09/2026 03:41 PM] |
| Filing 52 RESPONSE/ANSWER by State of West Virginia and 19 Other States to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002050847] [26-1437] Holly Wilson [Entered: 09/09/2026 02:23 PM] |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002050732] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 09/09/2026 01:20 PM] |
| Filing 50 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Retired U.S. Army Chiefs of Chaplains to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002050635] [26-1437] William Haun [Entered: 09/09/2026 12:17 PM] |
| Filing 49 NOTICE ISSUED to Douglas L. Carver, Thomas J. Solhjem, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Arkansas, State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of Ohio, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, Association for Biblical Higher Education, Association of Christian Schools International, Cardinal Newman Society, Joshua Davey, International Alliance for Christian Education, International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, Retired U.S. Army Chiefs of Chaplains, State of West Virginia and 19 Other States, The American Center for Law and Justice, Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens, Luke Thomas and Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig requesting response to similar case question. [1002049663] Response to similar case notice due 09/11/2026. [26-1437] TB [Entered: 09/08/2026 01:08 PM] |
| Filing 48 CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the December 8-11, 2026, argument session. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 09/15/2026. Any required additional copies of briefs and joint appendices are due 09/15/2026. [1002049603] [26-1437] SCC [Entered: 09/08/2026 12:35 PM] |
| Filing 47 SUPREME COURT REMARK--petition for writ of certiorari filed. 08/20/2026. 26-240. [1002041865] [26-1437] EB [Entered: 08/26/2026 03:38 PM] |
| Filing 64 Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at [ # 46 ] by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Number of pages: [35]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 09/15/2026. [1002055887] [26-1437] AB [Entered: 09/16/2026 03:26 PM] |
| Filing 46 BRIEF by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Hall v. Fleming, No. 25-1574 (whether the VTAG program violates the First Amendment).. [1002021352] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 07/24/2026 02:26 PM] |
| Filing 60 Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [ # 45 ] by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. Number of pages: [79]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 09/14/2026. [1002055857] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 09/16/2026 03:15 PM] |
| Filing 45 BRIEF by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1002012508] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 07/10/2026 10:58 PM] |
| Filing 44 REPLY by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas to Motion [ # 24 ], response [ # 32 ].. [1001991794] [26-1437] Jacob Reed [Entered: 06/05/2026 01:37 PM] |
| Filing 43 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for Association for Biblical Higher Education, Association of Christian Schools International, Cardinal Newman Society, International Alliance for Christian Education and International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities. [1001991375] [26-1437] Michael Sylvester [Entered: 06/05/2026 08:42 AM] |
| Filing 42 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The American Center for Law and Justice. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001991326] [26-1437] Nathan Moelker [Entered: 06/04/2026 10:23 PM] |
| Filing 41 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joshua Davey. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001991325] [26-1437] Nathan Moelker [Entered: 06/04/2026 10:21 PM] |
| Filing 40 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Holly J. Wilson for State of West Virginia and 19 Other States. [1001990943] [26-1437] Holly Wilson [Entered: 06/04/2026 12:35 PM] |
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Filing 39
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae briefs by The State of West Virginia and 19 Other States, The American Center for Law and Justice and Joshua Davey, Association of Christian Schools International, Association for Biblical Higher Education, International Alliance for Christian Education, International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, The Cardinal Newman Society and Retired U.S. Army Chiefs of Chaplains. Disclosure statements due from Joshua Davey and The American Center for Law and Justice on 06/08/2026. Appearance forms due on 06/08/2026 from Holly J. Wilson and Michael Benjamin Sylvester. Copies to all parties. [1001990859] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 06/04/2026 11:34 AM]
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| Filing 38 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Retired U.S. Army Chiefs of Chaplains as Amici Curiae. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001989472] [26-1437] William Haun [Entered: 06/02/2026 03:03 PM] |
| Filing 37 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Amici Curiae: Association of Christian Schools International, Association for Biblical Higher Education, International Alliance for Christian Education, International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, and The Cardinal Newman Society. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001989387] [26-1437] Michael Sylvester [Entered: 06/02/2026 02:19 PM] |
| Filing 36 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND JOSHUA DAVEY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001989139] [26-1437] Nathan Moelker [Entered: 06/02/2026 10:54 AM] |
| Filing 35 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by State of West Virginia and 19 Other States, Amici Curiae. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001989081] [26-1437] Holly Wilson [Entered: 06/02/2026 10:20 AM] |
| Filing 34 Corrected JOINT APPENDIX by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001988872] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 06/01/2026 06:48 PM] |
| Filing 33 Corrected BRIEF by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Hall v. Fleming, No. 25-1574 (whether the VTAG program violates the First Amendment).. [1001988871] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 06/01/2026 06:46 PM] |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig to Motion to accelerate case processing [ # 24 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001987857] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 05/29/2026 10:53 PM] |
| Filing 31 Docket correction requested from Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. Re: [ # 29 ] brief, [ # 30 ] appendix. Access to brief and appendix have been restricted to case participants. [1001986367] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 05/28/2026 09:27 AM] |
| Filing 30 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) JOINT APPENDIX by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001985084] [26-1437]--[Edited 06/04/2026 by TB - See ECF 34 for corrected appendix] Rory Gray [Entered: 05/26/2026 07:43 PM] |
| Filing 29 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) BRIEF by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. Type of Brief: OPENING.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Hall v. Fleming, No. 25-1574 (whether the VTAG program violates the First Amendment). [1001985083] [26-1437]--[Edited 06/04/2026 by TB - See ECF 33 for corrected opening brief] Rory Gray [Entered: 05/26/2026 07:41 PM] |
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Filing 28
ORDER filed deferring action on Motion to accelerate case processing filed by Appellants Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens [ # 24 ] and granting Motion to extend filing time [ # 25 ]. Response brief due 07/10/2026, Any reply brief due 07/24/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001983708] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:41 PM]
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| Filing 27 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas to Motion [ # 25 ]. [1001983612] [26-1437] Jacob Reed [Entered: 05/22/2026 11:19 AM] |
| Filing 26 NOTICE ISSUED to Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas requesting response to Motion to extend filing time [ # 25 ]. Response due: 05/22/2026. [1001982207] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:53 AM] |
| Filing 25 MOTION by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig to extend filing time for response brief until July 10, 2026.. Date and method of service: 05/20/2026 ecf. [1001981901] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 05/20/2026 07:55 AM] |
| Filing 24 MOTION by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens to accelerate case processing.. Date and method of service: 05/19/2026 ecf. [1001981654] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:24 PM] |
| Filing 23 COURT ORDER filed denying Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [ # 14 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001980781] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 05/18/2026 03:19 PM] |
| Filing 22 SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. [1001979025] . [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 05/14/2026 01:34 PM] |
| Filing 21 REPLY by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens to response [ # 18 ], Motion [ # 14 ].. [1001970782] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/30/2026 02:06 PM] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE by Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas that a reply will be filed.. [1001968775] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/28/2026 12:27 PM] |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001968162] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 04/27/2026 11:48 PM] |
| Filing 18 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig to Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [ # 14 ], notice requesting response [ # 15 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001968149] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:32 PM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Christopher P. Bernhardt for Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. [1001967190] [26-1437] Christopher Bernhardt [Entered: 04/24/2026 05:13 PM] |
| Filing 16 Letter re: [ # 14 ] Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens . [1001964572] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/21/2026 06:23 PM] |
| Filing 15 NOTICE ISSUED to Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig requesting response to Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [ # 14 ]. Response due: 04/27/2026. [1001963020] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 04/20/2026 09:53 AM] |
| Filing 14 Emergency MOTION by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens for injunctive relief pending appeal. Date and method of service: 04/17/2026 ecf. [1001962852] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:59 PM] |
| Filing 13 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ryan J. Tucker for Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. [1001961960] [26-1437] Ryan Tucker [Entered: 04/16/2026 01:00 PM] |
| Filing 12 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens.. [1001961866] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:49 AM] |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001961864] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:48 AM] |
| Filing 10 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Robert S. Claiborne, Jr. for Mr. A. Scott Fleming, John Jumper, James W. Ring and Donald L. Unmussig. [1001961482] [26-1437] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:09 PM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by David A. Cortman for Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. [1001961340] [26-1437] David Cortman [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:58 PM] |
| Filing 8 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jacob Ethan Reed for Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. [1001961050] [26-1437] Jacob Reed [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:42 AM] |
| Filing 7 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by John J. Bursch for Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. [1001961043] [26-1437] John Bursch [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by James A. Campbell for Cameron Johnson, Trace Stevens and Luke Thomas. [1001961038] [26-1437] James Campbell [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:32 AM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jeremiah J. Galus for Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. [1001961034] [26-1437] Jeremiah Galus [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:30 AM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Rory T. Gray for Cameron Johnson, Luke Thomas and Trace Stevens. [1001961022] [26-1437] Rory Gray [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:24 AM] |
| Filing 3 BRIEFING ORDER filed. Opening Brief and Appendix due 05/26/2026. Response Brief due 06/23/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001960476] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 04/14/2026 02:15 PM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 3:25-cv-00407-RCY. [1001960473] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 04/14/2026 02:13 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 3:25-cv-00407-RCY. Case manager: TBarton. [1001960469] [26-1437] TB [Entered: 04/14/2026 02:07 PM] |
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