Knife Rights v. Bondi
| Knife Rights, Incorporated, Russell Arnold, RGA Auction Solution, doing business as Firearm Solutions, Jeffrey Folloder, MOD Specialties, Evan Kaufmann, Adam Warden and Rodney Shedd |
| Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and United States Department of Justice |
| Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated, National Rifle Association of America, Mountain States Legal Foundation's Center to Keep and Bear Arms, Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated and Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated |
| 25-10754 |
| June 20, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 79 BRIEFING RESUMED. Appellee's Brief due on 12/22/2025 for Appellees Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and United States Department of Justice [25-10754] (LEF) [Entered: 11/28/2025 11:24 AM] |
| Filing 78 COURT ORDER granting Motion to lift the stay of proceedings in this court filed by Appellees DOJ and Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General [ # 72 ] Case 25-10754 was held in abeyance other - See NOTE in this case [25-10754] (LEF) [Entered: 11/28/2025 11:11 AM] |
| Filing 72 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and DOJ to lift the stay of proceedings in this court [72]. Date of service: 11/21/2025 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Block, Erhardt, Moros, Thompson, Trachman; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Sean Janda ) [Entered: 11/21/2025 01:44 PM] |
| Filing 71 LETTER filed by Appellees Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and DOJ referencing Court Order to extend time to file appellee's brief [ # 70 ]. Date of Service: 11/14/2025 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Block, Erhardt, Moros, Thompson, Trachman; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Sean Janda ) [Entered: 11/14/2025 02:25 PM] |
| Filing 70 COURT ORDER granting opposed Motion to stay further proceedings in this court pending a lapse in funding for the United States Department of Justice. [ # 60 ]; granting opposed motion to extend the briefing deadlines for the number of days commensurate with the lapse in appropriations, plus an additional 14 days. [70] [25-10754] (MFY) [Entered: 10/21/2025 01:45 PM] |
| Filing 68 CLERK ORDER denying Electronic Case Filing Extension filed by Appellees DOJ and Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General. Reason: a motion for extension is already pending before the court with the motion to stay case in the Fifth Circuit [ # 65 ] [25-10754]. (RLJ) [Entered: 10/21/2025 10:29 AM] |
| Filing 65 MOTION to extend time to file brief of appellee [65]. [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and DOJ for filing response brief until 11/24/2025 [25-10754] (Sean Janda ) [Entered: 10/20/2025 11:28 PM] |
| Filing 60 OPPOSED MOTION to stay further proceedings in this court. Reason: Lapse of appropriations. Date of service: 10/10/2025 [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and DOJ to stay further proceedings in this court. Reason: in light of the ongoing lapse in appropriations. Date of service: 10/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Block, Erhardt, Moros, Thompson, Trachman; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Sean Janda ) [Entered: 10/10/2025 02:54 PM] |
| Filing 59 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated [ # 41 ] Date of service: 10/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmad, Janda; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Block, Erhardt, Moros, Thompson, Trachman; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon [25-10754] (David H. Thompson ) [Entered: 10/10/2025 12:56 PM] |
| Filing 58 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated and Second Amendment Foundation [ # 47 ] Date of service: 10/07/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Block, Erhardt, Moros, Thompson, Trachman; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Konstadinos T. Moros ) [Entered: 10/07/2025 03:36 PM] |
| Filing 56 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Erin M. Erhardt for Amicus Curiae National Rifle Association of America in 25-10754 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 10/07/2025 08:43 AM] |
| Filing 54 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Konstadinos T. Moros for Amicus Curiae Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated in 25-10754, Attorney Konstadinos T. Moros for Amicus Curiae California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated in 25-10754, Attorney Konstadinos T. Moros for Amicus Curiae Second Amendment Foundation in 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 10/07/2025 08:40 AM] |
| Filing 52 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Grady Block for party(s) Amicus Curiae Mountain States Legal Foundation's Center to Keep and Bear Arms, in case 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 10/07/2025 08:38 AM] |
| Filing 50 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney William Edward Trachman for Amicus Curiae Mountain States Legal Foundation's Center to Keep and Bear Arms in 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 10/07/2025 08:36 AM] |
| Filing 49 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney David H. Thompson for Amicus Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated in 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 10/06/2025 03:09 PM] |
| Filing 48 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (Erin M. Erhardt ) [Entered: 10/06/2025 02:11 PM] |
| Filing 47 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated, Second Amendment Foundation and Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated. The Consent is Included in the Brief. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated and Second Amendment Foundation. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Additionally the Brief requires INSUFFICIENT FOR: MISSING SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief due on 10/20/2025 for Amici Curiae Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated and Second Amendment Law Center, Incorporated. [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated, and Second Amendment Law Center, Inc.. Date of service: 10/01/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Konstadinos T. Moros ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 06:02 PM] |
| Filing 46 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (Konstadinos T. Moros ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 05:56 PM] |
| Filing 45 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Rifle Association of America. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Additionally the Brief requires INSUFFICIENT FOR: APPEARANCE FORM NEEDED FOR ATTORNEY SIGNING BRIEF. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief due on 10/20/2025 for Amicus Curiae National Rifle Association of America. [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by National Rifle Association of America. Date of service: 10/01/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (Erin M. Erhardt ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 04:40 PM] |
| Filing 44 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-10754] (Grady Block ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 04:34 PM] |
| Filing 43 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (William Edward Trachman ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 04:30 PM] |
| Filing 42 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Mountain States Legal Foundation's Center to Keep and Bear Arms. The Consent is Included in the Brief. # of Copies Provided: 0 [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Mountain States Legal Foundation's Center to Keep and Bear Arms. Date of service: 10/01/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmad, Janda; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon [25-10754] (William Edward Trachman ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 03:52 PM] |
| Filing 41 SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated. The Consent is Included in the Brief. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Additionally the Brief requires INSUFFICIENT FOR: EXCESS WORDS. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief due on 10/20/2025 for Amicus Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition, Incorporated. [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc.. Date of service: 10/01/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmad, Janda; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon [25-10754] (David H. Thompson ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 01:30 PM] |
| Filing 40 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (David H. Thompson ) [Entered: 10/01/2025 01:25 PM] |
| Filing 39 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS filed by Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden [ # 20 ] Date of service: 09/30/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmad, Janda; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon [25-10754] (John William Dillon ) [Entered: 09/30/2025 11:11 AM] |
| Filing 38 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:25 AM] |
| Filing 37 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:16 AM] |
| Filing 36 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:12 AM] |
| Filing 35 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:09 AM] |
| Filing 34 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:03 AM] |
| Filing 33 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 08:52 AM] |
| Filing 32 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 08:48 AM] |
| Filing 31 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 08:42 AM] |
| Filing 30 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden because it is a duplicate docket entry [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 09/30/2025 08:27 AM] |
| Filing 20 SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as they require INSUFFICIENT FOR: RECORD EXCERPTS SHOULD BE COMBINED INTO ONE DOCUMENT AND FILED UNDER ONE DOCKET ENTRY; EXCESS PAGES. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 10/14/2025 for Appellants Russell Arnold, Jeffrey Folloder, Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Rodney Shedd and Adam Warden [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden. Date of service: 09/24/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmad, Janda; Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon [25-10754] (John William Dillon ) [Entered: 09/24/2025 06:10 PM] |
| Filing 19 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED # of Copies Provided: 0 A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Appellee's Brief due on 10/24/2025 for Appellees Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General and United States Department of Justice [25-10754] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden. Date of service: 09/24/2025 via US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Ahmad; email - Attorney for Appellants: Cooper, Dillon; Attorney for Appellee: Janda [25-10754] (John William Dillon ) [Entered: 09/24/2025 05:21 PM] |
| Filing 18 ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Benjamine Passey is designated as inactive in this case. Reason: not participating in the appeal. [25-10754] (CAG) [Entered: 08/30/2025 02:37 PM] |
| Filing 17 LETTER filed by Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden attorney Benjamin Passey is not participating in the appeal. [25-10754] (CAG) [Entered: 08/30/2025 02:35 PM] |
| Filing 16 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden. Extension Granted to and including 09/24/2025. Reason: No Opposition Stated. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 09/24/2025 for Appellants Russell Arnold, Jeffrey Folloder, Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Rodney Shedd and Adam Warden [25-10754] (RLJ) [Entered: 08/13/2025 02:38 PM] |
| Filing 15 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden for filing Appellants' Opening Brief until 09/24/2025 [25-10754] (John William Dillon ) [Entered: 08/13/2025 01:26 PM] |
| Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Rodney Shedd in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Adam Warden in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Evan Kaufmann in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant MOD Specialties in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Jeffrey Folloder in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant RGA Auction Solution in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Russell Arnold in 25-10754, Attorney John William Dillon for Appellant Knife Rights, Incorporated in 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 07/15/2025 08:55 AM] |
| Filing 12 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 08/25/2025 for Appellants Russell Arnold, Jeffrey Folloder, Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Rodney Shedd and Adam Warden. [25-10754] (DDL) [Entered: 07/15/2025 07:37 AM] |
| Filing 11 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-10754] (DDL) [Entered: 07/15/2025 07:36 AM] |
| Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. John William Dillon for Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (John William Dillon ) [Entered: 07/11/2025 04:38 PM] |
| Filing 9 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:24-CV-926. Electronic ROA due on 07/15/2025. [25-10754] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:53 PM] |
| Filing 8 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [8] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [25-10754] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/30/2025 03:46 PM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Sean Janda for party(s) Appellee DOJ Appellee Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 25-10754 [25-10754] (RSM) [Entered: 06/25/2025 09:55 AM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-10754] (Sean Janda ) [Entered: 06/20/2025 01:54 PM] |
| Filing 1 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Russell Arnold, Mr. Jeffrey Folloder, Mr. Evan Kaufmann, Knife Rights, Incorporated, MOD Specialties, RGA Auction Solution, Mr. Rodney Shedd and Mr. Adam Warden [25-10754] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/20/2025 09:21 AM] |
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