Joseph Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
Defendant / Appellee: BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Plaintiff / Appellant: JOSEPH A. KENNEDY
Amicus Curiae: STATES OF ALASKA, TEXAS, ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, IDAHO, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, and WEST VIRGINIA, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL-RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS and NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS, ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS, and WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
Case Number: 20-35222
Filed: March 11, 2020
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Jobs

Opinions

We have the following opinions for this case:

Date Filed Description
March 18, 2021 Summary Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
July 19, 2021 Summary JOSEPH KENNEDY V. BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 8, 2022 Summary JOSEPH KENNEDY V. BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

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August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 Filed text clerk order (Deputy Clerk: AF): The motion to transfer consideration of attorneys fees to the district court, Dkt. [ # 85 ], is granted. [12520561] (AF) [Entered: 08/18/2022 04:46 PM]
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Filed (ECF) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy Unopposed Motion for miscellaneous relief [to Transfer Consideration of Attorneys' Fees on Appeal to the District Court]. Date of service: 08/18/2022. [12519429] [20-35222] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 08/18/2022 08:15 AM]
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 Added Attorney(s) Paul D. Clement for party(s) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy, in case 20-35222. [12519402] (DJV) [Entered: 08/18/2022 07:02 AM]
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Paul D. Clement (Clement & Murphy, PLLC) for Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 08/18/2022. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12519395] [20-35222] (Clement, Paul) [Entered: 08/18/2022 06:50 AM]
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 Order filed for PUBLICATION (DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN) On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in this case, reversing our prior judgment in Kennedy v. Bremerton Sch. Dist., 991 F.3d 1004 (9th Cir. 2021). See Kennedy v. Bremerton Sch. Dist., 142 S. Ct. 2407 (2022). Therefore, we VACATE the district courts grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant and REMAND for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Courts opinion. This order shall act as and for the mandate of this court. IT IS SO ORDERED. [12511375] --[Edited: Docket text edited to reflect disposition. 08/08/2022 by TYL] (MM) [Entered: 08/08/2022 08:38 AM]
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 Supreme Court Case Info Case number: 21-418 Filed on: 09/14/2021 Cert Petition Action 1: Granted, 01/14/2022 Ruling: Reversed, 06/27/2022 to remand case to 9th Circuit [12505111] (RL) [Entered: 07/29/2022 12:21 PM]
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 Supreme Court Case Info Case number: 21-418 Filed on: 09/14/2021 Cert Petition Action 1: Granted, 01/14/2022 Ruling: Reversed, 06/27/2022 [12480663] (RL) [Entered: 06/27/2022 12:37 PM]
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 Supreme Court Case Info Case number: 21-418 Filed on: 09/14/2021 Cert Petition Action 1: Granted, 01/14/2022 [12343349] (JFF) [Entered: 01/18/2022 02:17 PM]
September 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 78 Supreme Court Case Info Case number: 21-418 Filed on: 09/14/2021 Cert Petition Action 1: Pending [12232355] (RR) [Entered: 09/17/2021 04:35 PM]
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 77 MANDATE ISSUED.(DWN, MDS and MBC) [12184048] (JFF) [Entered: 07/27/2021 11:25 AM]
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 76 Filed Order for PUBLICATION (DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN) A judge of this court sua sponte requested a vote on whether to rehear this case en banc. A vote was taken and the matter failed to receive a majority of the votes of the nonrecused active judges in favor of en banc consideration. See Fed. R. App. P. 35(f). Rehearing en banc is DENIED. Judge Bress did not participate in the deliberations or vote in this case. Concurrence by Judge Milan D. Smith, Jr.; Concurrence by Judge Christen; Statement by Judge OScannlain; Statement by Judges OScannlain and Bea; Statements by Judge OScannlain; Statement by Judge Bea; Dissent by Judge Ikuta; Dissent by Judge R. Nelson; Dissent by Judge Collins. [12175679]--[Edited (corrections made to RDN dissent) 07/20/2021 by AKM]--[Edited (typo corrected in RDN dissent) 08/04/2021 by AKM] (AKM) [Entered: 07/19/2021 09:11 AM]
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 75 Added Attorney(s) Charles Alan Rothfeld for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations, in case 20-35222. [12118594] (RR) [Entered: 05/19/2021 03:53 PM]
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 74 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Charles A. Rothfeld (Mayer Brown LLP, 1999 K Street NW, Washington DC 20006) for Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. Date of service: 05/19/2021. (Party was previously proceeding pro se.) [12118382] [20-35222] (Rothfeld, Charles) [Entered: 05/19/2021 02:26 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Added Attorney(s) Bradley Girard for party(s) Appellee Bremerton School District, in case 20-35222. [12112461] (RR) [Entered: 05/13/2021 03:47 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Added Attorney(s) Richard B. Katskee for party(s) Appellee Bremerton School District, in case 20-35222. [12112442] (RR) [Entered: 05/13/2021 03:42 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Terminated Richard B. Katskee for Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations in 20-35222 [12112403] (RR) [Entered: 05/13/2021 03:26 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Filed clerk order: The supplemental brief [ # 68 ] submitted by Bremerton School District is filed. No paper copies are required at this time. [12112134] (LA) [Entered: 05/13/2021 01:45 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Filed clerk order: The supplemental brief [ # 67 ] submitted by Joseph A. Kennedy is filed. No paper copies are required at this time. [12112083] (LA) [Entered: 05/13/2021 01:26 PM]
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Bradley Girard (Americans United for Separation of Church and State, 1310 L Street NW, Suite 200, Washington DC, 20005) for Appellee Bremerton School District. Date of service: 05/13/2021. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12111804] [20-35222] (Girard, Bradley) [Entered: 05/13/2021 10:58 AM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 68 Submitted (ECF) Supplemental Brief for review. Submitted by Appellee Bremerton School District. Date of service: 05/12/2021. [12112069]--[COURT ENTERED FILING to replace incorrect entry [65].] (LA) [Entered: 05/13/2021 01:20 PM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Submitted (ECF) Supplemental Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 05/12/2021. [12112068]--[COURT ENTERED FILING to replace incorrect entry [64].] (LA) [Entered: 05/13/2021 01:19 PM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 65 COURT DELETED INCORRECT ENTRY. Notice about deletion sent to case participants registered for electronic filing. Correct Entry: [ # 68 ]. Original Text: Filed (ECF) Appellee Bremerton School District response to Order, Order. Date of service: 05/12/2021. [12111318]. [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 05/12/2021 07:33 PM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 COURT DELETED INCORRECT ENTRY. Notice about deletion sent to case participants registered for electronic filing. Correct Entry: [ # 67 ]. Original Text: Filed (ECF) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy response to Court order dated 04/21/2021. Date of service: 05/12/2021. [12111312] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 05/12/2021 07:14 PM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 63 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Richard B. Katskee (Americans United for Separation of Church and State, 1310 L Street NW, Suite 200, Washington DC, 20005) for Appellee Bremerton School District. Date of service: 05/12/2021. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12111167] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 05/12/2021 04:30 PM]
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Filed (ECF) Notice of withdrawal of counsel. Filed by Attorney Richard B. Katskee for Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes, mailing address provided. Party mailing address: 1310 L Street NW, Suite 200, Washington DC, 20005. Date of service: 05/12/2021. [12111156] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 05/12/2021 04:26 PM]
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 Filed order (DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN): The parties are directed to file simultaneous briefs addressing whether this case should be reheard en banc. The briefs shall not exceed 15 pages or 4200 words and shall be filed within 21 days of the date of this order. [12081950] (AF) [Entered: 04/21/2021 10:06 AM]
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 FILED OPINION (DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN) The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED. Judge: MDS Authoring, Judge: MBC Concurring. FILED AND ENTERED JUDGMENT. [12045408]--[Edited (typos corrected) 03/19/2021 by AKM] (AKM) [Entered: 03/18/2021 08:25 AM]
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 Filed (ECF) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 01/26/2021. [11982329] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 01/26/2021 04:11 PM]
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Filed Audio recording of oral argument. Note: Video recordings of public argument calendars are available on the Court's website, at # http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/ [11982280] (DLM) [Entered: 01/26/2021 03:55 PM]
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Filed (ECF) Appellee Bremerton School District citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 01/25/2021. [11980426] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 01/25/2021 03:27 PM]
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Filed (ECF) Appellee Bremerton School District citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 01/25/2021. [11980400] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 01/25/2021 03:06 PM]
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 Filed (ECF) Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 01/25/2021. [11980075] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 01/25/2021 01:12 PM]
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ARGUED AND SUBMITTED TO DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN. [11979817] (DLM) [Entered: 01/25/2021 11:31 AM]
January 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Filed (ECF) Acknowledgment of hearing notice by Attorney Richard B. Katskee for Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. Hearing in Pasadena on 01/25/2021 at 10:00 A.M. (Courtroom: Courtroom 1). Filer sharing argument time: Yes. (Argument minutes: 7.) Special accommodations: NO. Filer admission status: I certify that I am admitted to practice before this Court. Date of service: 01/11/2021. [11959085] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 01/11/2021 01:18 PM]
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Filed text clerk order (Deputy Clerk: AF): The amicus curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations' unopposed motion to participate in oral argument (Dkt. [ # 51 ]) is granted. [11957556] (AF) [Entered: 01/08/2021 03:21 PM]
January 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Filed (ECF) Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations Unopposed Motion for miscellaneous relief [Unopposed Motion for Leave to Participate in Oral Argument]. Date of service: 01/07/2021. [11955867] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 01/07/2021 01:36 PM]
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Filed (ECF) Acknowledgment of hearing notice by Attorney Mr. Michael B. Tierney for Appellee Bremerton School District. Hearing in Pasadena on 01/25/2021 at 10:00 A.M. (Courtroom: Courtroom 1). Filer sharing argument time: No. Special accommodations: NO. Filer admission status: I certify that I am admitted to practice before this Court. Date of service: 12/30/2020. [11948869] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 12/30/2020 01:59 PM]
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Filed (ECF) Acknowledgment of hearing notice by Attorney Devin Anderson for Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Hearing in Pasadena on 01/25/2021 at 10:00 A.M. (Courtroom: Courtroom 1). Filer sharing argument time: No. Special accommodations: NO. Filer admission status: I certify that I am admitted to practice before this Court. Date of service: 12/30/2020. [11948205] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 12/30/2020 07:41 AM]
November 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Notice of Oral Argument on Monday, January 25, 2021 - 10:00 A.M. - Courtroom 1 - Scheduled Location: Pasadena CA. The hearing time is the local time zone at the scheduled hearing location, even if the argument is fully remote. View the Oral Argument Calendar for your case # here . NOTE: Although your case is currently scheduled for oral argument, the panel may decide to submit the case on the briefs instead. See Fed. R. App. P. 34. Absent further order of the court, if the court does determine that oral argument is required in this case, any argument may be held remotely with all of the judges and attorneys appearing by video or telephone. Travel to a courthouse will not be required. If the panel determines that it will hold oral argument, the Clerk's Office will be in contact with you directly at least two weeks before the set argument date to make any necessary arrangements for remote appearance. Be sure to review the # GUIDELINES for important information about your hearing, including when to be available (30 minutes before the hearing time) and when and how to submit additional citations (filing electronically as far in advance of the hearing as possible). If you are the specific attorney or self-represented party who will be arguing, use the # ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HEARING NOTICE filing type in CM/ECF no later than 21 days before Monday, January 25, 2021. No form or other attachment is required. If you will not be arguing, do not file an acknowledgment of hearing notice.[11893296]. [20-35222] (AW) [Entered: 11/15/2020 06:08 AM]
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Filed order (DOROTHY W. NELSON, MILAN D. SMITH, JR. and MORGAN B. CHRISTEN): Oral argument will be held at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, January 25, 2021. All parties, as well as the judges, will appear for argument by video. Each side will have 30 minutes of argument time. [11867506] (AF) [Entered: 10/21/2020 03:11 PM]
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Received 6 paper copies of Reply Brief [ # 44 ] filed by Joseph A. Kennedy. [11860714] (SD) [Entered: 10/15/2020 04:23 PM]
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Filed clerk order: The reply brief [ # 44 ] submitted by Joseph A. Kennedy is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: gray. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11856363] (KWG) [Entered: 10/13/2020 01:34 PM]
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Submitted (ECF) Reply Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 10/13/2020. [11856119] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 10/13/2020 11:56 AM]
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Filed by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy 5 USB drives containing video exhibits. Sent to Records. [11851230]--[Edited: corrected number of copies. 12/11/2020 by LA] (LA) [Entered: 10/07/2020 02:59 PM]
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Filed 4 CDs from Appellee Bremerton School District containing video exhibits. Sent to Records. [11847855] (KWG) [Entered: 10/05/2020 03:10 PM]
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: AF): The previous panel has retained jurisdiction of this appeal. Oral argument, if any, will be set in due course. [11847531] (WL) [Entered: 10/05/2020 01:31 PM]
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: HL): Appellants and Appellees unopposed motions pursuant to 9th Cir. R. 27-14 for leave to transmit physical exhibits (Docket Entry Nos. [ # 15 ], [ # 28 ]) are granted. The parties shall submit 4 copies of the exhibits within 7 days of the date of this order. [11845210] (WL) [Entered: 10/02/2020 10:07 AM]
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 35 ] filed by National School Boards Association, Association of Alaska School Boards, Arizona School Boards Association, California School Boards Association, Nevada Association of School Boards, and Washington State School Directors Association. [11842528] (SD) [Entered: 09/30/2020 01:38 PM]
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 32 ] filed by Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. [11842515] (SD) [Entered: 09/30/2020 01:35 PM]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Filed clerk order: The amicus brief [ # 35 ] submitted by National School Boards Association, Association of Alaska School Boards, Arizona School Boards Association, California School Boards Association, Nevada Association of School Boards, and Washington State School Directors Association is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: green. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11839544] (LA) [Entered: 09/28/2020 02:53 PM]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Entered appearance of Amici Curiae National School Boards Association, et al. [11839537] (LA) [Entered: 09/28/2020 02:51 PM]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review (by government or with consent per FRAP 29(a)). Submitted by NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION; ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS; ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION; CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION; NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS; AND WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION. Date of service: 09/28/2020. [11839467] [20-35222] (Simmons, Sloan) [Entered: 09/28/2020 02:33 PM]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Filed clerk order: The amicus brief [ # 32 ] submitted by Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: green. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11838980] (LA) [Entered: 09/28/2020 11:47 AM]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Entered appearance of Amicus Curiae Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. [11838969] (LA) [Entered: 09/28/2020 11:45 AM]
September 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review (by government or with consent per FRAP 29(a)). Submitted by Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations. Date of service: 09/27/2020. [11838259] [20-35222] (Katskee, Richard) [Entered: 09/27/2020 07:50 AM]
September 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Received 3 paper copies of supplemental excerpts of record [ # 27 ] in 1 volume(s) filed by Appellee Bremerton School District. [11836233] (KWG) [Entered: 09/24/2020 04:17 PM]
September 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Received 6 paper copies of Answering Brief [ # 26 ] filed by Bremerton School District. [11836212] (SD) [Entered: 09/24/2020 04:09 PM]
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Filed clerk order: The answering brief [ # 26 ] submitted by Bremerton School District is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: red. The supplemental excerpts of record [ # 27 ] submitted by Bremerton School District are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11833218] (LA) [Entered: 09/22/2020 03:02 PM]
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Filed (ECF) Appellee Bremerton School District Unopposed Motion to transmit exhibit. Date of service: 09/21/2020. [11831707] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 09/21/2020 04:45 PM]
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Submitted (ECF) supplemental excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellee Bremerton School District. Date of service: 09/21/2020. [11831664] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 09/21/2020 04:31 PM]
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Submitted (ECF) Answering Brief for review. Submitted by Appellee Bremerton School District. Date of service: 09/21/2020. [11831381] [20-35222]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached corrected PDF. 09/22/2020 by LA] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 09/21/2020 03:00 PM]
August 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Streamlined request [24] by Appellee Bremerton School District to extend time to file the brief is approved. Amended briefing schedule: Appellee Bremerton School District answering brief due 09/21/2020. The optional reply brief is due 21 days from the date of service of the answering brief. [11793411] (BG) [Entered: 08/18/2020 01:26 PM]
August 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Filed (ECF) Streamlined request for extension of time to file Answering Brief by Appellee Bremerton School District. New requested due date is 09/21/2020. [11793261] [20-35222] (Tierney, Michael) [Entered: 08/18/2020 12:29 PM]
August 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 20 ] filed by States of Alaska, et al. [11778433] (SD) [Entered: 08/05/2020 01:22 PM]
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Filed clerk order: The amicus brief [ # 20 ] submitted by State of Alaska, et al. is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: green. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11771599] (KWG) [Entered: 07/30/2020 09:15 AM]
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Entered appearance of Amicus Curiae State of Alaska, et al. [11771598] (KWG) [Entered: 07/30/2020 09:14 AM]
July 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review (by government or with consent per FRAP 29(a)). Submitted by Brief for the States of Alaska, Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia as Amici Curiae. Date of service: 07/29/2020. [11770784] [20-35222] (Thompson, Natalie) [Entered: 07/29/2020 01:57 PM]
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Received 1 Flashdrive from Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy containing videos. Deficiency: exhibits are premature (motion is still pending), insufficient copies. Corrections required (see attached notice). [11768958] (KWG) [Entered: 07/28/2020 11:12 AM]
July 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Received 6 paper copies of Opening Brief [ # 13 ] filed by Joseph A. Kennedy. [11767530] (SD) [Entered: 07/27/2020 02:13 PM]
July 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Received 3 paper copies of excerpts of record [ # 14 ] in 3 volume(s) filed by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. [11767058] (KWG) [Entered: 07/27/2020 11:43 AM]
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Filed clerk order: The opening brief [ # 13 ] submitted by Joseph A. Kennedy is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: blue. The excerpts of record [ # 14 ] submitted by Joseph A. Kennedy are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11763066] (KWG) [Entered: 07/23/2020 08:58 AM]
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Filed (ECF) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy Unopposed Motion to transmit exhibit. Date of service: 07/22/2020. [11762875] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 07/22/2020 08:16 PM]
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Submitted (ECF) excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 07/22/2020. [11762870] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 07/22/2020 08:06 PM]
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Submitted (ECF) Opening Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 07/22/2020. [11762868] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 07/22/2020 07:59 PM]
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Added Attorney(s) Emily Long for party(s) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy, in case 20-35222. [11761286] (RR) [Entered: 07/21/2020 07:07 PM]
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Emily Merki Long (KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20004) for Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 07/21/2020. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [11760178] [20-35222] (Long, Emily) [Entered: 07/21/2020 10:10 AM]
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Added Attorney(s) Elizabeth Hedges for party(s) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy, in case 20-35222. [11755927] (RR) [Entered: 07/16/2020 04:53 PM]
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Elizabeth Themins Hedges (Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20004) for Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. Date of service: 07/16/2020. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [11755082] [20-35222] (Hedges, Elizabeth) [Entered: 07/16/2020 11:12 AM]
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Terminated William Kerwin Lane III for Joseph A. Kennedy in 20-35222 (due to incorrect ECF contact information) [11712589] (RY) [Entered: 06/05/2020 12:44 PM]
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Streamlined request [6] by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy to extend time to file the brief is approved. Amended briefing schedule: Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy opening brief due 07/22/2020. Appellee Bremerton School District answering brief due 08/21/2020. The optional reply brief is due 21 days from the date of service of the answering brief. [11712463] (BG) [Entered: 06/05/2020 11:36 AM]
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Filed (ECF) Streamlined request for extension of time to file Opening Brief by Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy. New requested due date is 07/22/2020. [11712145] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 06/05/2020 09:23 AM]
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: This case is RELEASED from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions while the appeal is pending. The briefing schedule previously established by the court remains in effect. [11652332] (LW) [Entered: 04/06/2020 11:28 AM]
March 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 04/03/2020, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [11634454] (LW) [Entered: 03/18/2020 03:28 PM]
March 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 03/17/2020. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[11633268]. [20-35222] (AD) [Entered: 03/17/2020 06:44 PM]
March 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Filed (ECF) Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 03/17/2020. [11632526] [20-35222] (Anderson, Devin) [Entered: 03/17/2020 12:56 PM]
March 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy Mediation Questionnaire due on 03/18/2020. Transcript ordered by 04/10/2020. Transcript due 05/11/2020. Appellant Joseph A. Kennedy opening brief due 06/22/2020. Appellee Bremerton School District answering brief due 07/22/2020. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [11626624] (RT) [Entered: 03/11/2020 03:18 PM]

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Defendant / appellee: BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Represented By: Paul Correa
Represented By: Michael B. Tierney
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Plaintiff / appellant: JOSEPH A. KENNEDY
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Amicus curiae: STATES OF ALASKA, TEXAS, ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, IDAHO, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, and WEST VIRGINIA
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