Americans for Prosperity Foundation et al v. Albence et al
Plaintiff: Americans for Prosperity Foundation and Americans for Prosperity
Defendant: Anthony Albence and Kathy Jennings
Case Number: 1:2026cv00445
Filed: April 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Jennifer L Hall
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1391 Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 10, 2026 Filing 29 NOTICE OF APPEAL of #28 Order . Appeal filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. (Anderson, Jeremy)
June 10, 2026 APPEAL - Credit Card Payment received re #29 Notice of Appeal (Third Circuit) filed by Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Americans for Prosperity. ( Filing fee $605, receipt number ADEDC-4990020.) (Anderson, Jeremy)
June 10, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Tara Malloy for Anthony Albence, and Kathy Jennings added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
June 10, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Elizabeth Shimek for Anthony Albence, and for Kathy Jennings added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
June 10, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Megan McAllen for Anthony Albence and Kathy Jennings added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
June 10, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney David Kolker for Anthony Albence,and Kathy Jennings added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (D.I. #4 ) is DENIED. (*See Order for details). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/8/2026. (twk)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Preliminary Injunction Hearing will resume on June 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The parties shall dial the Court's conference line at (855)-244-8681, access code: 2305 225 5565. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/8/2026. (twk)
June 8, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 6/8/2026. (Court Reporter: H. Triozzi). (twk)
June 8, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Preliminary Injunction Hearing completed on 6/8/2026. (Court Reporter: S. Ingram). (twk)
June 2, 2026 Filing 26 Joint Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall regarding the Preliminary Injunction Hearing scheduled for June 8, 2026. (Anderson, Jeremy) Modified on 6/3/2026 (ceg).
June 1, 2026 Filing 25 REPLY BRIEF re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit C)(Anderson, Jeremy)
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #20 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tara Malloy, #17 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Kolker, #19 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Megan McAllen, #18 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elizabeth Shimek filed by Kathy Jennings, Anthony Albence. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/1/2026. (ceg)
June 1, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: The pdf for the motions for pro hac vice (D.I. #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 ) have been replaced with corrected versions to include additional contact information per the discussion between chambers and filer. (ceg)
May 27, 2026 Filing 24 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Elizabeth Shimek, Megan McAllen, and Tara Malloy. ( re #20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tara Malloy, #18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elizabeth Shimek, #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Megan McAllen )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4977815).(Burton, Emily)
May 27, 2026 Filing 23 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for David Kolker. ( re #17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Kolker )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4977799).(Burton, Emily)
May 27, 2026 Filing 22 DECLARATION of Anthony J. Albence re #21 Answering Brief in Oppositin, by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-16)(Burton, Emily) Modified on 5/27/2026 (ceg).
May 27, 2026 DEFICIENCY NOTICE by the Court issued to Defendants re #20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Per the December 21, 2023 Standing Order, the fee shall be paid upon the filing of a motion. For Pro Hac Vice payments via CM/ECF, local counsel can pay by credit card using the appropriate event code from the Pro Hac Vice Fee Menu in the case the motion is being filed in. (ceg)
May 27, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: The declaration and exhibits filed as attachments to D.I. #21 has been removed. Counsel is advised to refile the declaration with exhibits at a new transaction number and link to the appropriate docket item. (ceg)
May 26, 2026 Filing 21 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. Reply Brief due date per #16 Stipulation is 6/1/2026. (Burton, Emily) Modified on 5/27/2026 (ceg).
May 26, 2026 Filing 20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tara Malloy - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily) (Main Document 20 replaced on 6/1/2026) (ceg).
May 26, 2026 Filing 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Megan McAllen - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily) (Main Document 19 replaced on 6/1/2026) (ceg).
May 26, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elizabeth Shimek - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily) (Main Document 18 replaced on 6/1/2026) (ceg).
May 26, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Kolker - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily) (Main Document 17 replaced on 6/1/2026) (ceg).
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #16 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint until after the Court's resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Briefing Schedule. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Answering Brief due 5/26/2026; Reply Brief due 6/1/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/14/2026. (ceg)
May 13, 2026 Filing 16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Deadlines and set Briefing Schedule to Defendant's Responsive Brief May 26,2026 and Plaintiffs Reply Brief on or before June 1, 2026 - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORAL ORDER: The Court has ordered the parties' stipulation regarding the briefing schedule for the pending motion for preliminary injunction. (D.I. #12 , #13 .) The parties have contacted chambers seeking to alter those agreed-upon dates. To the extent the parties seek to change the briefing schedule, the parties should submit a proposed stipulation. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/13/2026. (twk)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORAL ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (D.I. #4 ) is scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 6D. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before June 2, 2026, the parties shall file a joint letter setting forth whether either side requests an evidentiary hearing and if so, a list of the witnesses and a description of the documents each side intends to introduce. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/12/2026. (ceg)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SO ORDERED, re #12 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint until after the Court's resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Answering Brief due 5/25/2026; Reply Brief due 5/29/2026). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/12/2026. (ceg)
May 8, 2026 Filing 12 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint until all briefing is Completed and Considered for the Motion for Preliminary Injunction to - filed by Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings. (Burton, Emily)
May 1, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer-Kate M. Aaronson on behalf of Anthony Albence, Kathy Jennings (Aaronson, Jennifer-Kate)
April 29, 2026 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Americans for Prosperity.Kathy Jennings served on 4/20/2026, answer due 5/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Anderson, Jeremy)
April 24, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Allen J. Dickerson, Erika D. Prouty, Robert J. Tucker and Anna E. Croyts filed by Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Americans for Prosperity. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 4/24/2026. (ceg)
April 24, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Allen J. Dickerson, Erika D. Prouty, Robert J. Tucker & Anna E. Croyts for Americans for Prosperity & Americans for Prosperity Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
April 23, 2026 Filing 9 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Allen J. Dickerson, Erika D. Prouty, Robert J. Tucker, and Anna E. Croyts. ( re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Allen J. Dickerson, Erika D. Prouty, Robert J. Tucker and Anna E. Croyts )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4955300).(Anderson, Jeremy)
April 23, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Allen J. Dickerson, Erika D. Prouty, Robert J. Tucker and Anna E. Croyts - filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certification of Allen J. Dickerson, #3 Certification of Erika D. Prouty, #4 Certification of Robert J. Tucker, #5 Certification of Anna E. Croyts)(Anderson, Jeremy)
April 22, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
April 20, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Americans for Prosperity.Anthony Albence served on 4/20/2026, answer due 5/11/2026. (Anderson, Jeremy)
April 20, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Anthony Albence on 4/20/2026. (slk)
April 17, 2026 Filing 5 OPENING BRIEF in Support of #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 5/1/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(slk)
April 17, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(slk)
April 17, 2026 Filing 3 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity Foundation. (slk)
April 17, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (slk)
April 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Anthony Albence and Kathy Jennings (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4951205) - filed by Americans for Prosperity Foundation and Americans for Prosperity. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(slk)

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Plaintiff: Americans for Prosperity Foundation
Represented By: Jeremy Douglas Anderson
Represented By: Robert J. Tucker
Represented By: Erika D. Prouty
Represented By: Anna E. Croyts
Represented By: Allen J. Dickerson
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Plaintiff: Americans for Prosperity
Represented By: Jeremy Douglas Anderson
Represented By: Robert J. Tucker
Represented By: Erika D. Prouty
Represented By: Anna E. Croyts
Represented By: Allen J. Dickerson
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Defendant: Anthony Albence
Represented By: Tara Malloy
Represented By: Megan McAllen
Represented By: Elizabeth Shimek
Represented By: David Kolker
Represented By: Jennifer-Kate M. Aaronson
Represented By: Emily V. Burton
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Defendant: Kathy Jennings
Represented By: Tara Malloy
Represented By: Megan McAllen
Represented By: Elizabeth Shimek
Represented By: David Kolker
Represented By: Jennifer-Kate M. Aaronson
Represented By: Emily V. Burton
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