Todd Fason, et al v. Boyce Hamlet, et al
Plaintiff: Todd Fason, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals, NeDraya McGowan, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals and Robby Riedel, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals
Defendant: Lindsay Wallace, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Jim Cheek, in his official capacity as Director of the Arkansas Division of Community Correction, Jamie Barker, in his official capacity as Chair of the Arkansas Board of Corrections and Boyce Hamlet, in his official capacity as Chair of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board
Case Number: 26-1373
Filed: March 3, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2026 CLERK ORDER:The unopposed motion to amend the caption to fix a misspelled name is granted. The caption is hereby modified. A copy is attached. Counsel are directed to modify their records accordingly. [ # 5627880-2 ] [5628430] [26-1373] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/13/2026 02:29 PM]
April 10, 2026 MOTION to modify the court's caption, filed by Attorney Joseph C. Nelson for Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace w/service 04/10/2026. [5627880] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 04/10/2026 02:15 PM]
April 9, 2026 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5627098-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Joseph C. Nelson. Brief of Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace and appendix due 05/22/2026 [5627196] [26-1373]--[Edited 04/09/2026 by GP] NDA is being resent with Revised Order attached to include new appendix deadline. (GP) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:15 AM]
April 8, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 05/22/2026, filed by Attorney Joseph C. Nelson for Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace w/service 04/08/2026. [5627098] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 04/08/2026 05:17 PM]
April 7, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of originating court order of 03/18/2026 order denying motion for stay pending appeal; and continuing to hold under advisement motion to clarify preliminary injunction order. [5626347] [26-1373] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/07/2026 12:03 PM]
March 17, 2026 METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace - Joint Appendix - w/service 03/17/2026 [5619170] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 03/17/2026 10:08 AM]
March 17, 2026 DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace. w/service 03/17/2026 [5619169] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 03/17/2026 10:07 AM]
March 17, 2026 STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace - w/service 03/17/2026. [5619167] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 03/17/2026 10:06 AM]
March 11, 2026 RECORD FILED - HEARING TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Transcript of Temporary Restraining Order Hearing - District Court document #64 [Only Electronic Copy Received - No Paper Copy on File], Source Location: USDC / EA, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 02/06/2026, No. of Pgs.: 50, Court Reporter: Dellinger, Karen [5617185] [26-1373] (STL) [Entered: 03/11/2026 10:53 AM]
March 9, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Olivia Fritz for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/09/2026 [5616088] [26-1373] (OF) [Entered: 03/09/2026 11:32 AM]
March 9, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Bridget Geraghty for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/09/2026 [5616435] [26-1373] (BG) [Entered: 03/09/2026 04:25 PM]
March 9, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Emily Keller for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/09/2026 [5616114] [26-1373] (ECK) [Entered: 03/09/2026 11:47 AM]
March 6, 2026 JUDGE ORDER:Defendants emergency motion for a stay pending appeal is denied without prejudice. [ # 5615422-2 ] Adp Mar 2026 [5615814] [26-1373] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/06/2026 04:39 PM]
March 5, 2026 EMERGENCY MOTION for stay pending appeal, filed by Attorney Joseph C. Nelson for Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace w/service 03/05/2026. [5615422] [26-1373]--[Edited 03/06/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to add emergency] (JCN) [Entered: 03/05/2026 09:18 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Joseph C. Nelson for Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace w/service 03/05/2026 [5615396] [26-1373] (JCN) [Entered: 03/05/2026 04:38 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellants Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlett and Lindsay Wallace w/service 03/05/2026 [5615393] [26-1373] (AHP) [Entered: 03/05/2026 04:32 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Sum Yi Jessica Hui for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/05/2026 [5615314] [26-1373] (SJH) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:54 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Norah Rast for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/05/2026 [5615310] [26-1373] (NER) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:51 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Christine Smith for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/05/2026 [5615308] [26-1373] (CCS) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:48 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Samir Deger-Sen for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/05/2026 [5615304] [26-1373] (SD) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:46 PM]
March 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by John C. Williams for Appellees Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan and Robby Riedel w/service 03/05/2026 [5615213] [26-1373] (JCW) [Entered: 03/05/2026 12:37 PM]
March 3, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order dated 2/27/2026 [5614029] [26-1373] (RDB) [Entered: 03/03/2026 10:17 AM]
March 3, 2026 UPDATED fee status - [Case Number 26-1373: paid - cs] [5614199] [26-1373] (RDB) [Entered: 03/03/2026 01:03 PM]
March 3, 2026 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 04/13/2026. Appendix due 04/22/2026. BRIEF APPELLANT, Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlet and Lindsay Wallace due 04/22/2026 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5614031] [26-1373] (RDB) [Entered: 03/03/2026 10:18 AM]
March 3, 2026 Civil case docketed. [5614026] [26-1373] (RDB) [Entered: 03/03/2026 10:14 AM]

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Plaintiff: Todd Fason, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals
Represented By: John Charles Williams
Represented By: Christine Casey Smith
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Plaintiff: NeDraya McGowan, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals
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Plaintiff: Robby Riedel, on behalf of himself and all similarly situated individuals
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Represented By: Christine Casey Smith
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Defendant: Lindsay Wallace, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections
Represented By: Autumn Hamit Patterson
Represented By: Joseph C. Nelson
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Represented By: Madalyn Joyce Goolsby
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Defendant: Jim Cheek, in his official capacity as Director of the Arkansas Division of Community Correction
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Defendant: Jamie Barker, in his official capacity as Chair of the Arkansas Board of Corrections
Represented By: Autumn Hamit Patterson
Represented By: Joseph C. Nelson
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Represented By: Madalyn Joyce Goolsby
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Defendant: Boyce Hamlet, in his official capacity as Chair of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board
Represented By: Autumn Hamit Patterson
Represented By: Joseph C. Nelson
Represented By: Ryan C. Hale
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