M., et al. v. Guay, et al.
Plaintiff: JEREMIAH M., by their next friend Linda Bates, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, MARY B., by their next friend Bonnie Yazzie, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, HANNAH M., by their next friend Linda Bates, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, CONNOR B., by their next friend Bonnie Yazzie, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, LAWRENCE V., by their next friend Michelle Caldwell, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, RACHEL T., by their next friend Rebecca Fahnestock, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, HUNTER M., by their next friend Linda Bates, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, ELEANOR T., by their next friend Rebecca Fahnestock, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, DAVID V., by their next friend Michelle Caldwell, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, LANA H., by her next friend Justin Lazenby, individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, GEORGE V., by their next friend Michelle Caldwell, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, KAREN V., by their next friend Michelle Caldwell, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated, DAMIEN V., by their next friend Michelle Caldwell, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated and GAYLE T., by their next friend Rebecca Fahnestock, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated
Defendant: KIM GUAY, Director, Office of Children's Services, in her official capacity, ADAM CRUM, Director, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, in his official capacity, ALASKA OFFICE OF CHILDRENS SERVICES INC., KIM KOVOL, Director, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, in her official capacity, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES and TRACY DOMPELING, Acting Commissioner, Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, in her official capacity
Case Number: 26-3889
Filed: June 16, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
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July 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FILED. Pursuant to the parties stipulation (Docket Entry No. 11), these cross appeals are dismissed. See Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). This order serves as the mandate of the court. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 07/31/2026 04:31 PM]
July 28, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Voluntarily Dismiss filed by Appellant Mary B., Appellant Connor B., Appellant Rachel T., Appellant Eleanor T., Appellant Lana H.. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 07/28/2026 08:30 AM]
July 2, 2026 Filing 7 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 07/02/2026 10:26 AM]
June 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 5), (DE 8) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Cross Appeal First Brief Due (Appellant) 8/13/2026, Cross Appeal Second Brief Due (Appellee) 9/14/2026, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due (Appellant) 10/14/2026. The Optional Cross Appeal Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Third Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 06/25/2026 12:44 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 5 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Mary B., Appellant Connor B., Appellant Rachel T., Appellant Eleanor T., Appellant Lana H.. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 06/24/2026 06:41 PM]
June 23, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION STATUS REPORT DUE. Mediation Appellant Status Report due (Appellant) 7/1/2026. See order for instructions and details. [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 06/23/2026 02:37 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Kim Guay, Appellant Alaska Office of Childrens Services Inc., Appellant Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Appellant Tracy Dompeling. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. 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. [26-3889, 26-3606] [Entered: 06/22/2026 03:28 PM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/22/2026. For appeal no. 26-3889, 3:22-cv-00129-SLG. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1 [26-3606, 26-3889] [Entered: 06/16/2026 03:56 PM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:22-cv-00129-SLG has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-3889 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 06/16/2026 03:48 PM]

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Plaintiff: JEREMIAH M., by their next friend Linda Bates, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated
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Plaintiff: MARY B., by their next friend Bonnie Yazzie, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated
Represented By: Marcia Robinson Lowry
Represented By: Galen D. Bellamy
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Defendant: KIM GUAY, Director, Office of Children's Services, in her official capacity
Represented By: Margaret Paton-Walsh
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Defendant: ADAM CRUM, Director, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, in his official capacity
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Defendant: ALASKA OFFICE OF CHILDRENS SERVICES INC.
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Defendant: TRACY DOMPELING, Acting Commissioner, Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, in her official capacity
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