Satanic Temple, et al v. Cole Jester
| 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 |
| Cole Jester, Arkansas Secretary of State, in his official capacity (originally named as Mark Martin and John Thurston) |
| The Satanic Temple, Doug Misicko, also known as Lucien Greaves and Erika Robbins |
| 26-1897 |
| May 8, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| *** 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] |
| 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] |
| Originating court document filed consisting of notice of cross-appeal, docket entries, Order dated 3/31/2026, Judgment dated 3/31/2026 [5638102] [26-1897] (RDB) [Entered: 05/08/2026 11:11 AM] |
| 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] |
| Civil case docketed. [5638096] [26-1897] (RDB) [Entered: 05/08/2026 11:03 AM] |
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