Emir Phillips v. State of Missouri, et al
Plaintiff: Dr. Emir James Phillips
Defendant: State of Missouri, Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Dr. John Moseley, in his official and individual capacities, Dr. Stevie Lawrence, in his official and individual capacities, Dr. Deneia Thomas, n her official and individual capacities and Does, 1-20
Case Number: 25-2551
Filed: August 6, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights

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Date Filed Description
March 6, 2026 Emir Phillips v. State of Missouri

Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 4, 2025 BRIEF FILED - PRO SE APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF filed by Emir James Phillips, w/service 11/04/2025. Length: 6,492 words (Copies: 5). [5574979] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 11/04/2025 02:55 PM]
November 4, 2025 CLERK ORDER: Appellant's motion for oral argument, [ # 5572241-2 ] is hereby ordered taken with the case for consideration by the panel to which this case is submitted for disposition on the merits. - FOR CAL [5574970] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 11/04/2025 02:50 PM]
October 28, 2025 MOTION for oral argument, filed by Appellant Emir James Phillips w/service 10/28/2025. - FOR CAL [5572241] [25-2551]--[Edited 11/04/2025 by HAG to for cal] (EJP) [Entered: 10/28/2025 10:48 AM]
October 28, 2025 REPLY brief of Emir James Phillips submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5572177] [25-2551]--[Edited 10/30/2025 by HAG to correct type of brief submitted] (EJP) [Entered: 10/28/2025 09:40 AM]
October 27, 2025 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5570170-2 ] filed by State of Missouri 10 paper copies received. [5572135] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 10/28/2025 08:58 AM]
October 21, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by State of Missouri, w/service 10/21/2025. Length: 15 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM State of Missouri due 10/27/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Reply brief of Emir James Phillips due on 11/12/2025. [5570170] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 10/21/2025 04:41 PM]
October 20, 2025 APPELLEE brief of State of Missouri submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5569721] [25-2551] (BT) [Entered: 10/20/2025 08:19 PM]
September 25, 2025 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5560664-2 ] filed by Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas 10 paper copies received. [5561446] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 09/25/2025 01:03 PM]
September 23, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas, w/service 09/23/2025. Length: 25 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas due 09/29/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Appellant's reply brief deadline will be set based on the filing of appellee State of Missouri's brief. [5560664] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 09/23/2025 03:06 PM]
September 22, 2025 APPELLEE brief of Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5560065] [25-2551] (RJM) [Entered: 09/22/2025 12:04 PM]
September 19, 2025 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Ryan J. McDaniels for Appellees Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, Deneia Thomas and John Moseley. [5559733] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 09/19/2025 02:51 PM]
September 19, 2025 APPELLEE brief of Board of Curators of Lincoln University, John Moseley, Stevie Lawrence and Deneia Thomas submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5559642] [25-2551] (RJM) [Entered: 09/19/2025 01:19 PM]
September 17, 2025 CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5558515-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Bryce Tobin. Briefs of Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley, State of Missouri and Deneia Thomas due 10/20/2025. [5558665] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 09/17/2025 10:07 AM]
September 16, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/20/2025, filed by Attorney Bryce Tobin for Appellee State of Missouri w/service 09/16/2025. [5558515] [25-2551] (BT) [Entered: 09/16/2025 04:01 PM]
September 15, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Bryce Tobin for Appellee State of Missouri w/service 09/15/2025 [5558149] [25-2551] (BT) [Entered: 09/15/2025 04:14 PM]
August 20, 2025 BRIEF FILED - PRO SE APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Emir James Phillips, w/service 08/20/2025. Length: 11,601 words (Copies: 5). Brief of Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley, State of Missouri and Deneia Thomas due on 09/19/2025. [5549485] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 08/20/2025 09:09 AM]
August 15, 2025 APPELLANT brief of Emir James Phillips submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5548456] [25-2551] (EJP) [Entered: 08/15/2025 03:56 PM]
August 12, 2025 CLERK ORDER: The Appellant, Emir Phillips, filed correspondence on August 6, 2025, informing the court of his intention to file two separate Appellant Opening Briefs. Appellant is directed to file one Appellant Brief and Addendum for his Case No. 25-2551. Multiple briefs will not be accepted. Appellants brief is due on September 15, 2025. [5547012] [25-2551] (HAG) [Entered: 08/12/2025 01:50 PM]
August 12, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Ryan J. McDaniels for Appellees Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas w/service 08/12/2025 [5546929] [25-2551] (RJM) [Entered: 08/12/2025 11:25 AM]
August 12, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Cathleen A. Martin for Appellees Board of Curators of Lincoln University, Stevie Lawrence, John Moseley and Deneia Thomas w/service 08/12/2025 [5546926] [25-2551] (CAM) [Entered: 08/12/2025 11:23 AM]
August 6, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order Granting Motion to Dismiss and Dismissing Claims 6/30/2025, Order Striking Surreply 07/28/2025, and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss, Dismissing All Remaining Claims, Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order 07/28/2025, and Judgment 07/28/2025. [5545129] [25-2551]--[Edited 08/07/2025 by CJO to add additional orders of 06/30/2025 and 07/28/2025] (CJO) [Entered: 08/06/2025 08:31 AM]
August 6, 2025 LETTER from Appellant Emir James Phillips regarding I am writing to respectfully inform the Court of my intent to file two separate Appellant Opening Briefs in the above-captioned matter. The case arises from the consolidated dismissal of claims against two distinct groups of appellees in the U.S. District. w/service 08/06/2025 [5545551] [25-2551] (EJP) [Entered: 08/06/2025 08:56 PM]
August 6, 2025 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: If the original file of the U.S. District Court is available for review in electronic format, the court will rely on the electronic version of the record in its review. The appendices required by 8th Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with 8th Circuit Local Rule 30A (a)(2), the clerk of the United States District Court is requested to forward to this Court forthwith any portions of the original record which are not available in an electronic format or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. BRIEF OF APPELLANT Emir James Phillips due 09/15/2025. Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5545133] [25-2551] (CJO) [Entered: 08/06/2025 08:33 AM]
August 6, 2025 Civil case docketed. [5545124] [25-2551] (CJO) [Entered: 08/06/2025 08:24 AM]

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Plaintiff: Dr. Emir James Phillips
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Defendant: State of Missouri
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