Donna Cave, et al v. Cole Jester
Plaintiff: Donna Cave, Pat Piazza, Eugene Levy, Rabbi, Gale Booth Stewart, Anne Orsi, Teresa Grider, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation and American Humanist Association
Defendant: Cole Jester, Arkansas Secretary of State, in his official capacity (originally named as Mark Martin and John Thurston)
Intervenor: The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko, also known as Lucien Greaves and Erika Robbins
Appellant: American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc., National Association of Christian Lawmakers, Liberty Counsel, Inc., Nathaniel Moran, Ted Cruz, State of West Virginia, State of Utah, State of Texas, State of Tennessee, State of South Dakota, State of South Carolina, State of North Dakota, State of Nebraska, State of Montana, State of Missouri, State of Mississippi, State of Louisiana, State of Kansas, State of Iowa, State of Indiana, State of Idaho, State of Florida, State of Alaska, State of Alabama, State of Kentucky and Family Council
Case Number: 26-1829
Filed: April 30, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Constitutionality of State Statutes
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 22, 2026 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5697502-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson. Third Brief of Cole Jester due on 12/09/2026 [5697581] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 10/22/2026 09:54 AM]
October 21, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 12/09/2026, filed by Attorney Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829 w/service 10/21/2026. [5697502] [26-1829, 26-1897] (AHP) [Entered: 10/21/2026 08:26 PM]
October 16, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5692526-2 ] filed by Donna Cave and Pat Piazza 10 paper copies received. [5695339] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 10/16/2026 11:21 AM]
October 13, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5692614-2 ] filed by American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart 10 paper copies received. [5693944] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 10/13/2026 01:38 PM]
October 9, 2026 Paper copies Second Brief, [ # 5692041-2 ] filed by The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko and Erika Robbins in 26-1829, 26-1897 10 paper copies received. [5693233] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 10/09/2026 11:26 AM]
October 8, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart in 26-1829. w/service 10/08/2026, Length: 9,401 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM these appellants due 10/13/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Third brief of Cole Jester due on 11/09/2026. [5692614] [26-1829]--[Edited to remove filing from cross-appeal No. 26-1897 10/13/2026 by AMT] (DAK) [Entered: 10/08/2026 09:59 AM]
October 8, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Donna Cave and Pat Piazza in 26-1829. w/service 10/08/2026, Length: 9,113 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Donna Cave and Pat Piazza due 10/13/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. The deadline for third brief of appellant/cross-appellee will be set when the briefs of all appellees have been filed. [5692526] [26-1829] --[Edited 10/08/2026 by DAK to correct docket text, removing "CROSS APPELLANT"]--[Edited to remove filing from cross-appeal No. 26-1897 10/13/2026 by AMT] (DAK) [Entered: 10/08/2026 08:29 AM]
October 7, 2026 BRIEF FILED - BRIEF APPELLEE/CROSS APPELLANT filed by The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko, and Erika Robbins in 26-1829, 26-1897. w/service 10/07/2026, Length: 12,819 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko, and Erika Robbins due 10/13/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs The deadline for third brief of appellant/cross-appellee will be set when the briefs of all appellees have been filed. [5692041] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 10/07/2026 08:44 AM]
October 7, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Donna Cave and Pat Piazza 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. [5692414] [26-1829] (JCW) [Entered: 10/07/2026 03:35 PM]
October 7, 2026 APPELLEE brief of American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart 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. [5692430] [26-1829] (STG) [Entered: 10/07/2026 03:45 PM]
October 6, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Doug Misicko, Erika Robbins and The Satanic Temple in 26-1829, 26-1897 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. [5691963] [26-1829, 26-1897] (MAK) [Entered: 10/06/2026 04:31 PM]
October 6, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Matthew A. Kezhaya for Appellees/Cross-Appellants The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko and Erika Robbins in 26-1829, 26-1897. [5691380] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 10/06/2026 08:03 AM]
October 5, 2026 APPELLEE brief of The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko, and Erika Robbins in 26-1829, 26-1897 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. [5691025] [26-1829, 26-1897] --[Edited 10/05/2026 by DAK to correct docket text.] (MAK) [Entered: 10/05/2026 12:18 PM]
September 29, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee The Satanic Temple in 26-1829, Appellant The Satanic Temple in 26-1897. - FOR CAL [5688794] [26-1829, 26-1897] (MAK) [Entered: 09/29/2026 12:40 PM]
September 18, 2026 CLERK ORDER: The motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Noah P. Watson is granted [ # 5685175-2 ]. Noah P. Watson for Cole Jester in 26-1829, 26-1897 has been granted leave to withdraw from this cross-appeal. Cole Jester will continue to be represented by the other counsel of record from the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General. [5685232] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 09/18/2026 09:03 AM]
September 18, 2026 MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Noah P. Watson for Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829, Attorney Noah P. Watson for Appellee Cole Jester in 26-1897 w/service 09/18/2026. [5685175] [26-1829, 26-1897] (NPW) [Entered: 09/18/2026 08:08 AM]
September 17, 2026 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5684464-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by James Gerard Schulze, John Charles Williams and Matthew A. Kezhaya, Matthew A. Kezhaya. APPELLEE/CROSS-APPELLANT brief of American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Donna Cave, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Doug Misicko, Anne Orsi, Pat Piazza, Erika Robbins, Gale Booth Stewart and The Satanic Temple due on 10/07/2026. [5684767] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 09/17/2026 09:29 AM]
September 16, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/07/2026, filed by John Charles Williams for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza, James Gerard Schulze for Appellees American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart and Matthew A. Kezhaya for Appellees Doug Misicko, Erika Robbins and The Satanic Temple in 26-1829, Attorney Matthew A. Kezhaya for Appellants The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko and Erika Robbins in 26-1897 w/service 09/16/2026. [5684464] [26-1829, 26-1897] (JCW) [Entered: 09/16/2026 01:53 PM]
August 11, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 09/23/2026, filed by Matthew A. Kezhaya for Appellees Doug Misicko, Erika Robbins and The Satanic Temple, James Gerard Schulze for Appellees American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart and Andrew Gordon Schultz for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza in 26-1829, Attorney Matthew A. Kezhaya for Appellants The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko and Erika Robbins in 26-1897 w/service 08/11/2026. [5670849] [26-1829, 26-1897] (MAK) [Entered: 08/11/2026 12:58 PM]
August 11, 2026 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5670849-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by James Gerard Schulze, Matthew A. Kezhaya and Andrew Gordon Schultz. APPELLEE/CROSS-APPELLANT brief of American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Donna Cave, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Doug Misicko, Anne Orsi, Pat Piazza, Erika Robbins, Gale Booth Stewart and The Satanic Temple due on 09/23/2026. [5670865] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 08/11/2026 01:32 PM]
August 5, 2026 Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5667493-2 ] filed by American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc., Liberty Counsel, Inc. and National Association of Christian Lawmakers 10 paper copies received. [5669031] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 08/05/2026 04:04 PM]
August 5, 2026 Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5667441-2 ] filed by State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Florida, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Kentucky, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah and State of West Virginia 10 paper copies received. [5668964] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 08/05/2026 02:51 PM]
August 5, 2026 Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5667442-2 ] filed by Ted Cruz and Nathaniel Moran 10 paper copies received. [5668878] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 08/05/2026 01:22 PM]
August 5, 2026 Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5667436-2 ] filed by Family Council 10 paper copies received. [5669036] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 08/05/2026 04:09 PM]
August 2, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Matthew F. Kuhn for Amici on Behalf of Appellant(s) State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Florida, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Kentucky, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah and State of West Virginia w/service 08/02/2026 [5667569] [26-1829] (MFK) [Entered: 08/02/2026 01:12 PM]
July 31, 2026 BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Florida, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Kentucky, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Missouri, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah and State of West Virginia w/service 07/31/2026, Length: 4,115 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM these Amici Curiae due 08/05/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5667441] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 02:06 PM]
July 31, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Chloe K. Jones for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Family Council w/service 07/31/2026 [5667303] [26-1829] (CKJ) [Entered: 07/31/2026 10:27 AM]
July 31, 2026 BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc., Liberty Counsel, Inc. and National Association of Christian Lawmakers w/service 07/31/2026, Length: 6,498 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc., Liberty Counsel, Inc. and National Association of Christian Lawmakers due 08/05/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5667493] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 03:09 PM]
July 31, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of National Association of Christian Lawmakers, Inc; American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc.; Liberty Counsel, Inc. 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. [5667446] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DJS) [Entered: 07/31/2026 02:13 PM]
July 31, 2026 BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by Ted Cruz and Nathaniel Moran w/service 07/31/2026, Length: 4,660 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Ted Cruz and Nathaniel Moran due 08/05/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5667442] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 02:10 PM]
July 31, 2026 BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by Family Council w/service 07/31/2026, Length: 4,504 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Family Council due 08/05/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5667436] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 01:59 PM]
July 31, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Daniel Joseph Schmid for Amici on Behalf of Appellant(s) National Association of Christian Lawmakers, American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc. and Liberty Counsel, Inc.. [5667429] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 01:42 PM]
July 31, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Heather Gebelin Hacker for Amici on Behalf of Appellant(s) Ted Cruz and Nathaniel Moran w/service 07/31/2026 [5667341] [26-1829] (HGH) [Entered: 07/31/2026 11:24 AM]
July 31, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Nathaniel Moran 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. [5667339] [26-1829, 26-1897] (HGH) [Entered: 07/31/2026 11:22 AM]
July 31, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Heather Gebelin Hacker for Amici on Behalf of Appellant(s) Ted Cruz and Nathaniel Moran. [5667329] [26-1829] (DAK) [Entered: 07/31/2026 11:06 AM]
July 31, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by John J. Bursch for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Family Council w/service 07/31/2026 [5667304] [26-1829] (JJB) [Entered: 07/31/2026 10:29 AM]
July 29, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Nathaniel Moran 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. [5666637] [26-1829] (HGH) [Entered: 07/29/2026 05:13 PM]
July 29, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of National Association of Chrisitan Lawmakers, Inc., American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc., and Liberty Counsel, Inc. 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. [5666645] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DJS) [Entered: 07/29/2026 06:53 PM]
July 29, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of Kentucky, Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia 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. [5666625] [26-1829] (MFK) [Entered: 07/29/2026 04:38 PM]
July 29, 2026 AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of Family Council 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. [5666613] [26-1829, 26-1897] (CKJ) [Entered: 07/29/2026 04:16 PM]
July 29, 2026 Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5664515-2 ] filed by Cole Jester in 26-1829 10 paper copies received. w/Addendum attached [5666454] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 07/29/2026 01:29 PM]
July 23, 2026 ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829, w/service 07/23/2026 [5664517] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 07/23/2026 03:54 PM]
July 23, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Cole Jester in 26-1829. w/service 07/23/2026, Length: 12,991 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Cole Jester due 07/28/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Second brief of aplee/cr. aplnt due on 08/24/2026. [5664515] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 07/23/2026 03:53 PM]
July 23, 2026 RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 10 volumes, 6 boxes, Comments: 5 volumes per box. box 1: vol 1-5, box 2 vol 6-10. 2 boxes per set. [5664486] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 07/23/2026 03:23 PM]
July 23, 2026 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Cole Jester in 26-1829. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5664441] [26-1829, 26-1897] (AHP) [Entered: 07/23/2026 02:42 PM]
July 23, 2026 Addendum deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829. New electronic copy of addendum due on 07/28/2026 [5664256] [26-1829, 26-1897] (DAK) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:19 AM]
July 22, 2026 APPELLANT brief of Cole Jester in 26-1829 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. [5664005] [26-1829, 26-1897] (AHP) [Entered: 07/22/2026 10:28 PM]
July 22, 2026 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Cole Jester in 26-1829. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5664006] [26-1829, 26-1897] (AHP) [Entered: 07/22/2026 10:40 PM]
July 20, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Hiram S. Sasser, III for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 07/20/2026 [5662982] [26-1829] (HSS) [Entered: 07/20/2026 04:57 PM]
June 8, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Samuel T. Grover for Appellees American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart w/service 06/08/2026 [5648838] [26-1829] (STG) [Entered: 06/08/2026 03:30 PM]
June 2, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee American Humanist Association. - FOR CAL [5646901] [26-1829] Edited docket text to correct party--[Edited 06/04/2026 by MR] (PCE) [Entered: 06/02/2026 03:45 PM]
June 2, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee Arkansas Society of Freethinkers. - FOR CAL [5646899] [26-1829] Edited docket text to correct party--[Edited 06/04/2026 by MR] (PCE) [Entered: 06/02/2026 03:43 PM]
June 2, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee Freedom From Religion Foundation. - FOR CAL [5646897] [26-1829] Edited docket text to correct party--[Edited 06/04/2026 by MR] (PCE) [Entered: 06/02/2026 03:41 PM]
June 2, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Patrick C. Elliott for Appellees American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Anne Orsi, Eugene Levy and Gale Booth Stewart w/service 06/02/2026 [5646693] [26-1829] (PCE) [Entered: 06/02/2026 11:30 AM]
June 2, 2026 RECORD FILED - MOTION TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Transcript of Motions Hearing. District Court document #358 [Only Electronic Copy Received - No Paper Copy on File]. Source Location: USDC / EA, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 07/07/2023, No. of Pgs.: 104, Court Reporter: Flora, Valarie. [5646595] [26-1829, 26-1897] (BNW) [Entered: 06/02/2026 10:14 AM]
June 1, 2026 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5645246-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson. Brief of Cole Jester due 07/22/2026. Appendix due on 07/22/2026. [5646013] [26-1829, 26-1897] (GP) [Entered: 06/01/2026 10:02 AM]
May 29, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 07/22/2026, filed by Attorney Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829 w/service 05/29/2026. [5645246] [26-1829, 26-1897] (AHP) [Entered: 05/29/2026 08:25 AM]
May 22, 2026 DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829. w/service 05/22/2026 [5643415] [26-1829, 26-1897] (NPW) [Entered: 05/22/2026 02:35 PM]
May 22, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 05/22/2026 [5643322] [26-1829] (AHP) [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:18 PM]
May 22, 2026 STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829 - w/service 05/22/2026. [5643486] [26-1829, 26-1897] (NPW) [Entered: 05/22/2026 03:42 PM]
May 22, 2026 METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829 - Joint Appendix - w/service 05/22/2026 [5643416] [26-1829, 26-1897] (NPW) [Entered: 05/22/2026 02:35 PM]
May 22, 2026 *** DOCUMENT LOCKED ***STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellant Cole Jester in 26-1829 - w/service 05/22/2026. [5643418] [26-1829, 26-1897] --[Edited 05/22/2026 by DAK] COUNSEL HAS FILED AN AMENDED STATEMENT. SEE TRANS. NO. 5643486 (NPW) [Entered: 05/22/2026 02:36 PM]
May 21, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Amitai Heller for Appellees Freedom From Religion Foundation, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, American Humanist Association, Anne Orsi, Eugene Levy, Gale Booth Stewart and Teresa Grider w/service 05/21/2026 [5643004] [26-1829] (AH) [Entered: 05/21/2026 05:06 PM]
May 19, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Andrew G Schultz for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza w/service 05/19/2026 [5641737] [26-1829] (AGS) [Entered: 05/19/2026 02:51 PM]
May 13, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Melanie B. Stambaugh for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza w/service 05/13/2026 [5639716] [26-1829] (MBS) [Entered: 05/13/2026 12:08 PM]
May 11, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by John C. Williams for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza w/service 05/11/2026 [5638568] [26-1829] (JCW) [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:07 AM]
May 11, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by John L Burnett for Appellees Donna Cave and Pat Piazza w/service 05/11/2026 [5638461] [26-1829] (JLB) [Entered: 05/11/2026 09:22 AM]
May 8, 2026 CROSS APPEAL BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 06/09/2026. BRIEF APPELLANT, Cole Jester due 06/22/2026. Appendix due 06/22/2026. Appellee/cross Appellant brief due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellant's brief. [5638110] [26-1829, 26-1897] (RDB) [Entered: 05/08/2026 11:22 AM]
May 7, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Matt Kezhaya for Appellees The Satanic Temple, Erika Robbins and Doug Misicko w/service 05/07/2026 [5637715] [26-1829] (MAK) [Entered: 05/07/2026 02:32 PM]
May 7, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Roger L. Byron for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 05/07/2026 [5637434] [26-1829] (RLB) [Entered: 05/07/2026 09:31 AM]
May 5, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Jordan Lorence for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 05/05/2026 [5636635] [26-1829] (JWL) [Entered: 05/05/2026 02:53 PM]
May 1, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by David J. Hacker for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 05/01/2026 [5635510] [26-1829] (DJH) [Entered: 05/01/2026 02:19 PM]
May 1, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Noah P. Watson for Appellant Cole Jester w/service 05/01/2026 [5635195] [26-1829] (NPW) [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:27 AM]
April 30, 2026 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 06/09/2026. Appendix due 06/22/2026. BRIEF APPELLANT, Cole Jester due 06/22/2026 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5634709] [26-1829] (RDB) [Entered: 04/30/2026 11:04 AM]
April 30, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order dated 3/31/2026, Judgment dated 3/31/2026 [5634707] [26-1829] (RDB) [Entered: 04/30/2026 11:03 AM]
April 30, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by James Gerard Schulze for Appellees American Humanist Association, Arkansas Society of Freethinkers, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Teresa Grider, Eugene Levy, Anne Orsi and Gale Booth Stewart w/service 04/30/2026 [5635121] [26-1829] (JGS) [Entered: 04/30/2026 07:03 PM]
April 30, 2026 Civil case docketed. [5634700] [26-1829] (RDB) [Entered: 04/30/2026 10:58 AM]

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Plaintiff: Pat Piazza
Represented By: John Charles Williams
Represented By: Andrew Gordon Schultz
Represented By: Melanie B. Stambaugh
Represented By: Joshua D. Gillispie
Represented By: John Lindsay Burnett
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Plaintiff: Eugene Levy, Rabbi
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: Gale Booth Stewart
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: Anne Orsi
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: Teresa Grider
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: Arkansas Society of Freethinkers
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: Freedom From Religion Foundation
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Plaintiff: American Humanist Association
Represented By: Samuel T. Grover
Represented By: James Gerard Schulze
Represented By: Amitai Heller
Represented By: Patrick C. Elliott
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Intervenor: The Satanic Temple
Represented By: Matthew A. Kezhaya
Represented By: Stuart P. De Haan
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Intervenor: Doug Misicko, also known as Lucien Greaves
Represented By: Matthew A. Kezhaya
Represented By: Stuart P. De Haan
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Intervenor: Erika Robbins
Represented By: Matthew A. Kezhaya
Represented By: Stuart P. De Haan
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Defendant: Cole Jester, Arkansas Secretary of State, in his official capacity (originally named as Mark Martin and John Thurston)
Represented By: Autumn Hamit Patterson
Represented By: Jordan W. Lorence
Represented By: Roger L. Byron
Represented By: Hiram Stanley Sasser III
Represented By: John Otho Payne
Represented By: Dylan L. Jacobs
Represented By: David Jonathan Hacker
Represented By: Christine Ann Cryer
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Appellant: American History and Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Represented By: Mathew D. Staver
Represented By: Daniel Joseph Schmid
Represented By: Horatio Gabriel Mihet
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Appellant: National Association of Christian Lawmakers
Represented By: Mathew D. Staver
Represented By: Daniel Joseph Schmid
Represented By: Horatio Gabriel Mihet
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Appellant: Liberty Counsel, Inc.
Represented By: Mathew D. Staver
Represented By: Daniel Joseph Schmid
Represented By: Horatio Gabriel Mihet
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Appellant: Nathaniel Moran
Represented By: Heather Gebelin Hacker
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Appellant: Ted Cruz
Represented By: Heather Gebelin Hacker
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Appellant: State of West Virginia
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Utah
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Texas
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Tennessee
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of South Dakota
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of South Carolina
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of North Dakota
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Nebraska
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Montana
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Missouri
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Mississippi
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Louisiana
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Kansas
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Iowa
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Indiana
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Idaho
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Florida
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Alaska
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Alabama
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
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Appellant: State of Kentucky
Represented By: Matthew F. Kuhn
Represented By: John H. Heyburn
Represented By: Russell Coleman
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Appellant: Family Council
Represented By: Stephanie Nichols
Represented By: Chloe Knox Jones
Represented By: John J. Bursch
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