State of Tennessee et al v. Cardona et al
Plaintiff: State of Tennessee, Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Ohio, State of Indiana, Commonwealth of Virginia and State of West Virginia
Defendant: Miguel Cardona and United States Department of Education
Petitioner: State of New Jersey
Intervenor: Christian Educators Association International, A.C. and Peggy June Griffin
Case Number: 2:2024cv00072
Filed: April 30, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: David L Bunning
Referring Judge: Danny C Reeves
2 Judge: Candace J Smith
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION for Entry of a Briefing Schedule for Dispositive Motions by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 111 RESPONSE in Opposition re #104 MOTION to Stay re #100 Memorandum Opinion & Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education (Intervenor-Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Partial Stay Pending Appeal) filed by A.C., Christian Educators Association International. (Thompson, Natalie)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 110 RESPONSE in Opposition re #104 MOTION to Stay re #100 Memorandum Opinion & Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education filed by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia. (Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 109 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: MOTION HEARING held on 06/10/2024 before Judge Danny C. Reeves. Court Reporter: Lauren Gootee, Telephone number (502) 744-5590. Transcript ordered by: WHITNEY D. HERMANDORFER, ESQ.. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must follow the Court's policy regarding the Redaction Responsibility of Counsel and Parties. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov. #Read this policy carefully. Sample forms, i.e., a Notice of Intent to Redact, may be found on the court website by clicking on #Local Forms. If there are no redactions requested, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available via PACER 90 days from today's date. The Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Redaction Request due 7/22/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/1/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2024.
June 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 108 USCA Case Number 24-5588 Case Manager Roy G. Ford for #103 Notice of Appeal filed by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (TJG)
June 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 107 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #106 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. The time within which the defendants may file Answers to the plaintiffs' and intervening plaintiffs' Complaints is extended through July 22, 2024. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 6/26/2024. (TDB)cc: COR
June 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 106 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gheibi, Pardis) Modified text on 6/26/2024 (TJG).
June 25, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE TO COURT REPORTER to Lauren Goote of THREE DAY and SEVEN DAY Transcript Request re #101 Transcript Request, #95 Motion Hearing, #102 Transcript Request. cc: Lauren Goote. (TJG)
June 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 105 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion to Intervene and Other Related Documents and Motions for Pro Hac Vice Admissions served on Carlton S. Shier, IV on May 10, 2024, filed by A.C., Christian Educators Association International. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - USPS Carlton Shier)(Scruggs, Jonathan)
June 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MOTION to Stay re #100 Memorandum Opinion & Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gheibi, Pardis)
June 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 103 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #100 Memorandum Opinion & Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (Gheibi, Pardis)
June 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 102 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for Motions Hearing by A.C., Christian Educators Association International for proceedings held on June 10, 2024 before Judge Danny C. Reeves.. (Frampton, Henry)
June 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 101 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education for proceedings held on 06/10/2024 before Judge Danny C. Reeves.. (Gheibi, Pardis)
June 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 100 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) The motions for preliminary injunction/stay filed by Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia #19 and Christian Educations and A.C. #63 are GRANTED. 2) The US Dept of Education and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of US Dept of Education are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from implementing, enacting, enforcing, or taking any action to enforce the Final Rule, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, 89 Fed. Reg. 33474 (Apr. 29, 2024), which is scheduled to take effect on 8/1/2024. 3) This injunction is limited to the plaintiff-States of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia and extends to intervening plaintiffs Christian Educators and A.C. in these six states. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 6/17/2024.(TJG)cc: COR
June 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 99 REPLY to #63 In Support of Motion for Stay and Preliminary Injunction filed by A.C., Christian Educators Association International. (Scruggs, Jonathan)
June 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 98 NOTICE by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 6th Cir. Decision in Tennessee v. U.S. Dep't of Educ. - 6/14/24)(Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 97 NOTICE by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Decision in Louisiana v. U.S. Dep't of Educ. - 6/13/24)(Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 96 WITNESS LIST- 6/10/2024 Motion Hearing (TDB)
June 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 95 MINUTE ENTRY ORDER FOR MOTION HEARING held on 6/10/2024 re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, and #63 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction before Judge Danny C. Reeves: that the pending motions shall stand submitted upon submission of the Intervenor Plaintiffs'reply brief. (Court Reporter Lauren Gootee.) Signed by Danny C. Reeves. (TDB)cc: COR
June 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER: that the plaintiff-States' motion to file additional declarations #93 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 6/7/2024. (TDB)cc: COR
June 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION for Leave to File by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 92 REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Commonwealth of Kentucky et al. filed by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of Tennessee, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Hersey Declaration, #2 Ex. B - Fulks Declaration, #3 Ex. C - OCR Complaint)(Hermandorfer, Whitney)
June 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 91 RESPONSE in Opposition re #63 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by A.C., Christian Educators Association International filed by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (Solomon-Strauss, Hannah)
June 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 90 NOTICE of Appearance by Hannah Solomon-Strauss, DOJ on behalf of All Defendants (Solomon-Strauss, Hannah)
June 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER: that the preliminary injunction hearing will begin at hour of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the United States Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 6/4/2024.(TDB)cc: COR, LEX Diary and Jonathan Skrmetti by US Mail
June 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 88 NOTICE by A.C., Christian Educators Association International Intervenor-Plaintiffs' Notice Regarding Live Testimony (Frampton, Henry)
June 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER: 1. Attorney Giancarlo G. Piccinini's motion for pro hac vice admission #86 is DENIED. 2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to STRIKE the filing at Record No. 85 . Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 6/3/2024. (TDB)cc: COR and Giancarlo G. Piccinini by US Mail
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 86 MOTION for Giancarlo G. Piccinini to Appear Pro Hac Vice by State of New Jersey (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) **Receipt to be entered 6/3/2024 due to end of month report**(TDB) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/3/2024: #3 Receipt) (TDB).
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 84 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion to Intervene and Other Related Documents and Motions for Pro Hac Vice Admissions served on U.S. Dept of Education on May 14, 2024, filed by A.C., Christian Educators Association International. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - USPS Dept of Education)(Rouleau, Rachel)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 83 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion to Intervene and Other Related Documents and Motions for Pro Hac Vice Admissions served on Miguel Cardona on May 14, 2024, filed by A.C., Christian Educators Association International. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - USPS M. Cardona)(Rouleau, Rachel)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 82 NOTICE by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education re #81 Order, (Gheibi, Pardis)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER: if a party does not intend to present witness testimony during the preliminary injunction hearing, the party is directed to tender a notice on or before June 3, 2024, indicating that the party will not present witness testimony on any injunctive factor to be considered in connection with the relief requested by the plaintiffs and intervening plaintiffs. Signed by Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/31/2024.(SLG)cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti by US Mail
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 80 NOTICE by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education re #69 Order,, (Gheibi, Pardis)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Giancarlo G. Piccinini re #86 MOTION for Giancarlo G. Piccinini to Appear Pro Hac Vice by State of New Jersey. (TDB)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #86 MOTION for Giancarlo G. Piccinini to Appear Pro Hac Vice by State of New Jersey (TDB)
May 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 79 NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Kopplin, DOJ on behalf of Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education (Kopplin, Rebecca)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 78 Letter from Peggy June Griffin, pro se, requesting attachments be inserted to Motion to Intervene. (Attachments: #1 Corrected attachments, #2 Envelope PM 5-22-2024) (TDB)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 76 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Tulis, DOJ on behalf of Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education (Tulis, Elizabeth)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 75 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Rebecca Kopplin by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TDB)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 74 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Benjamin Takemoto by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TDB)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO UPDATE ADDRESS to Pardis Gheibi: It appears the address listed on your filing #73 Response in Opposition to Motion is different than the address registered with our Court. Pursuant to the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures governing ECF, a request to update your address must be processed through your PACER account. Please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information or contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR (TDB)
May 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 73 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Commonwealth of Kentucky filed by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (Gheibi, Pardis)
May 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER: In accordance with the Order entered May 8, 2024 #50 , it is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to file the Complaint tendered by Intervenor-Plaintiffs Christian Educators Association International and A.C., by her next friend and mother, Abigail Cross, at Record No. 21-3. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/21/2024.(TDB)cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David by US Mail
May 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 70 COURTROOM DECORUM ORDER: SEE ORDER 1-15. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/21/2024.(TDB)cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David by US Mail
May 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER: 1. The intervenor plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction/stay is scheduled for hearing from Monday, June 10, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., and continuing as necessary through Friday, June 14, 2024. The hearing will take place at the United States Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. 2. The parties are directed to tender to the Court a list of witnesses and a brief description of the anticipated testimony of each witness no later than Monday, June 3, 2024. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/21/2024.(TDB)cc: COR, LEX Diary and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David by US Mail
May 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 68 MEMORANDUM ORDER: that the motion to intervene #66 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/20/2024. (TDB)cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David, Peggy June Griffin by US Mail
May 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER 1. The defendants' motion for clarification/extension of time is GRANTED, in part and DENIED, in part. 2. Briefing is governed by Local Rule 7.1. The defendants must respond to the intervenor plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction on or before Thursday, June 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/20/2024.(TDB)cc: COR and Jonathan Skrmetti, Joshua David, Peggy June Griffin by US Mail
May 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 66 MOTION to Intervene by Peggy June Griffin, pro se (Attachments: #1 Various attachments, #2 Envelope PM 5-16-2024)(TDB)
May 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re #64 MOTION for Extension of Time by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education filed by State of Tennessee. (Hermandorfer, Whitney)
May 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 64 MOTION for Extension of Time by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gheibi, Pardis)
May 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 63 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by A.C., Christian Educators Association International Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit, #3 Proposed Order)(Rouleau, Rachel)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 62 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James A. Barta ; granting #59 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Corrine L. Youngs; granting #60 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Joshua J. David; granting #61 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan T. Skrmetti. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/9/2024. (TDB)cc: COR
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 61 MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Skrmetti, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 60 MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of David and Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 59 MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Youngs and Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Barta and Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Corrine L. Youngs re #59 MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461). (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to James A. Barta: re #58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436). A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to James A. Barta (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to James A. Barta re #58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436). (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Jonathan Skrmetti re #61 MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529). (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Joshua David re #60 MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480). (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Corrine L. Youngs: 62 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Corrine L. Youngs (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #59 MOTION for Corrine L. Youngs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834461), #58 MOTION for James A. Barta to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834436), #61 MOTION for Jonathan T. Skrmetti to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834529), #60 MOTION for Joshua J. David to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5834480) (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Steven J. Griffin: re #52 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Steven J. Griffin (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Mathura Sridharan: re #53 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Mathura Sridharan (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Whitney D. Hermandorfer: re #54 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Whitney D. Hermandorfer (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to J. Matthew Rice: re #57 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to J. Matthew Rice (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Joshua David: re 62 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Joshua David (TDB)
May 9, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Jonathan Skrmetti: re 62 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Jonathan Skrmetti (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER: granting #45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for J. Matthew Rice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER: granting #44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Virginia N. Adamson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER: granting #47 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brian Daniel Mounce. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER: granting #43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Whitney D. Hermandorfer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER: granting #32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mathura Sridharan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER: granting #46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Steven J. Griffin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/08/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER: granting #31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elliott Gaiser. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/8/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER: that the motion to intervene #21 is GRANTED. The intervenor-plaintiffs may submit a brief in support of the motion for a preliminary injunction no later than May 16, 2024, pursuant to the limitations outlined in Local Rule 7.1. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/8/2024. (TDB)cc: COR
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER:1. The plaintiffs' emergency motion for an expedited briefing schedule #20 is DENIED. 2. The defendants' motion for an extension of time #42 is DENIED. 3. The defendants' response to the plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction/stay is due on or before Friday, May 24, 2024. 4. The plaintiffs' reply is due on or before June 7, 2024. 5. The plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction/stay is scheduled for hearing beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., and continuing as necessary through Friday, June 14, 2024. The hearing will take place at the United States Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. 6. The parties are directed to tender to the Court a list of witnesses and a brief description of the anticipated testimony of each witness no later than Monday, June 3, 2024. Signed by Judge Danny C. Reeves on 5/8/2024.(TDB)cc: COR, LEX Diary
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R. Williams on behalf of State of West Virginia (Williams, Michael)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #43 MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005), #44 MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006), #45 MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007), #31 MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833), #47 MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009), #46 MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008), #32 MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855) (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Brian Daniel Mounce re #47 MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Steven J. Griffin re #46 MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to J. Matthew Rice re #45 MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Virginia N. Adamson re #44 MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Whitney D. Hermandorfer re #43 MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Mathura Sridharan re #32 MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855). (TDB)
May 8, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to T. Elliot Gaiser re #31 MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833). (TDB)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Jonathan A. Scruggs: re #34 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Jonathan A. Scruggs (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Brendan T. Chestnut: re #36 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Brendan T. Chestnut (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Henry W. Frampton, IV: re #33 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Henry W. Frampton, IV (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Rachel A. Rouleau: re #35 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Rachel A. Rouleau (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Natalie D. Thompson: re #37 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Natalie D. Thompson (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Kevin M. Gallagher: re #38 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Kevin M. Gallagher (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO REQUEST E-Filing Privileges to Michael R. Williams: re #39 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A Pro Hac Vice e-Filing request must be processed through your PACER account. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR and via U.S. Mail to Michael R. Williams (TJG)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 47 MOTION for Brian Daniel Mounce to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833009)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Mounce, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION for Steven J. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833008)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Griffin, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION for J. Matthew Rice to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833007)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Rice, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION for Virginia N. Adamson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833006)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Adamson, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MOTION for Whitney D. Hermandorfer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5833005)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Hermandorfer, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gheibi, Pardis)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 41 RESPONSE in Opposition re #20 MOTION to Expedite by Commonwealth of Kentucky filed by Miguel Cardona, United States Department of Education. (Gheibi, Pardis)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Pardis Gheibi, DOJ on behalf of All Defendants (Gheibi, Pardis)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER: granting #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael R. Williams. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER: granting #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kevin M. Gallagher. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/7/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER: granting #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Natalie D. Thompson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER: granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brendan T. Chestnut. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/7/2024. (TJG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER: granting #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rachel A. Rouleau. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER: granting #23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan A. Scruggs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: the motion to appear pro hac vice #22 is GRANTED for Henry W. Frampton, IV. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 05/07/2024. (SLG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION for Mathura J. Sridharan to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832855)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Sridharan, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION for T. Elliot Gaiser to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5832833)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Gaiser, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER: This case is REASSIGNED to Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 5/7/2024.(TJG)cc: COR
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Brendan T. Chestnut re #28 MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801). (TDB)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Kevin M. Gallagher re #27 MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732). (TDB)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Michael R. Williams re #26 MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267). (TDB)
May 7, 2024 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #28 MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801), #26 MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267), #27 MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732) (TDB)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Brendan T. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831801)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Chestnut, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION for Kevin M. Gallagher to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831732)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Gallagher, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Michael R. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Commonwealth of Kentucky ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5831267)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Williams, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #23 MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484), #25 MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487), #22 MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482), #24 MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486) (TDB)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Natalie D. Thompson re #25 MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487). (TDB)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Rachel A. Rouleau re #24 MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486). (TDB)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Jonathan A. Scruggs re #23 MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484). (TDB)
May 6, 2024 Opinion or Order BAR STATUS Check completed as to Henry W. Frampton, IV re #22 MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482). (TDB)
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Natalie D. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830487)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB).
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION for Rachel A. Rouleau to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830486)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified on 5/6/2024 (TDB).
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION for Jonathan A. Scruggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-5830484)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB).
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Henry W. Frampton, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice by A.C., Christian Educators Association International ( Filing fee $125; receipt number BKYEDC-5830482)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB).
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION to Intervene by Christian Educators Association International, A.C. Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support Brief, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Attachment Proposed Complaint, #4 Attachment Exhibit List, #5 Exhibit A-Declaration of A.C., #6 Exhibit B-Meet Records, #7 Exhibit C- Declaration of David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educators Association International, #8 Exhibit D- Declaration of Brett Campbell #9 Exhibit E- Declaration of Michelle Keaton #10 Exhibit F- Declaration of Amy McKay, #11 Exhibit G-Declaration of Silvia Moore #12 Exhibit H- Declaration of Joshua Taylor, #13 Attachment Corporate Disclosure)(Metzger, Edward) Modified text on 5/6/2024 (TDB).
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION to Expedite by Commonwealth of Kentucky Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Commonwealth of Kentucky Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Bryson Declaration, #3 Exhibit Thompson Declaration, #4 Exhibit Mason Declaration, #5 Exhibit Gentile Declaration, #6 Exhibit District Policies Declaration, #7 Exhibit Thacker Declaration, #8 Exhibit Deuth Declaration, #9 Exhibit Garrison Declaration, #10 Exhibit Maul Declaration, #11 Exhibit Coons Declaration, #12 Exhibit Trice Declaration, #13 Exhibit Edwards Declaration, #14 Exhibit Purkey Declaration, #15 Exhibit Tucker Declaration, #16 Exhibit Blanton Declaration, #17 Proposed Order)(Keiser, Lindsey)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Jonathan Skrmetti by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Brian Daniel Mounce by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Virginia N. Adamson by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Steven J. Griffin by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Whitney D. Hermandorfer by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY J. Matthew Rice by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO UPDATE ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS to Russell Coleman: It appears the address and email address listed on your filing #1 Complaint, is different than the address registered with our Court. Pursuant to the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures governing ECF, a request to update your address must be processed through your PACER account. Please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information or contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR (TBB)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Brendan T. Chestnut by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Kevin M. Gallagher by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (Attachments: #1 Rule 83.1, #2 Rule 83.2)(TBB)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Michael R. Williams by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Mathura Sridharan by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY T. Elliot Gaiser by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Joshua David by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Corrine L. Youngs by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY James A. Barta by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (TJG)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING REFERRAL ORDER: 1) Case referred to assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge at Covington to supervise discovery and pretrial proceedings; 2) Magistrate Judge is authorized to conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold such hearings as may be required, and to rule on nondispositive motions, except motions in limine. Dispositive motions and motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk of this court to the undersigned. The final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless parties agree to a trial by a Magistrate Judge; 3) Discovery disputes shall be resolved in the following manner: (1) Parties to meet/confer in an attempt to resolve disputes; (2) If parties unable to resolve such disputes formally, they shall attempt to resolve their disagreements by telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge; 3) If parties unable to resolve their disputes after conference with the Magistrate Judge, they may file appropriate written motions with the Court, which shall include the certification required. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 1/13/2011. (TBB)cc: COR
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to All Defendants and returned to counsel electronically for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Cardona)(TBB)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Filing fee $405; receipt number BKYEDC-5827188), filed by Commonwealth of Virginia, Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Tennessee, State of Indiana, State of Ohio, State of West Virginia. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A- Final Rule, #3 Exhibit B- TN Facilities and Programs Comment, #4 Exhibit C- TN Athletics Comment, #5 Exhibit D- IN Athletics Comment, #6 Exhibit E- Collected Comments, #7 Summons Cardona, #8 Summons US Dept of Education)(TBB)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Conflict Check run. (TBB)

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Plaintiff: State of Tennessee
Represented By: Brian Daniel Mounce
Represented By: Jonathan Skrmetti
Represented By: Steven J. Griffin
Represented By: J. Matthew Rice
Represented By: Virginia N. Adamson
Represented By: Whitney D. Hermandorfer
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Plaintiff: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Represented By: Justin D. Clark
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Represented By: Russell Matthew Coleman
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Represented By: Mathura Sridharan
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Represented By: Brendan T. Chestnut
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Defendant: Miguel Cardona
Represented By: Elizabeth Tulis, DOJ
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Defendant: United States Department of Education
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Intervenor: Christian Educators Association International
Represented By: Henry W. Frampton, IV
Represented By: Jonathan A. Scruggs
Represented By: Natalie D. Thompson
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Intervenor: A.C.
Represented By: Henry W. Frampton, IV
Represented By: Jonathan A. Scruggs
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