International Fresh Produce Association et al v. United States Department of Labor et al
Plaintiff: Stone County Farm Bureau, North American Blueberry Council, Texas International Produce Association, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, AmericanHort, American Farm Bureau Federation, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, State of Mississippi and U.S. Apple Association
Defendant: United States Department of Labor, Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su and American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations
Amicus Curiae: Candelario Rodriguez Serrano, Centro de los Derechos del Migrante and American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations
Case Number: 1:2024cv00309
Filed: October 8, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Presiding Judge: Halil S Ozerden
Referring Judge: Bradley W Rath
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
December 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by United States Department of Labor, Julie Su, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Jessica Looman (Gaffney-Federal Gov, Michael)
November 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motion #17 for Preliminary Injunction or Motion for a Section 705 Stay. Signed by Chief District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on November 25, 2024. (STR)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings before Chief District Judge Halil S. Ozerden: Hearing on Motion #17 for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs held on 11/18/2024. The Court heard argument from the parties and will take the matter under advisement. PARTICIPANTS: Michael B. Kimberly, PHV, for Plaintiffs, International Fresh Produce Association, et al.; Justin L. Matheny, Mississippi Attorney General's Office, for Plaintiff, State of Mississippi; Michael James Gaffney, for Defendants, United States Department of Labor, et al. (Court Reporter K. Vogt (228) 563-1780, kati_vogt@mssd.uscourts.gov). (ALS)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, North American Blueberry Council, International Fresh Produce Association, Texas International Produce Association, AmericanHort, American Farm Bureau Federation, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, State of Mississippi, Stone County Farm Bureau, U.S. Apple Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Jessica Looman served on 10/23/2024, answer due 12/23/2024; Jose Javier Rodriguez served on 10/23/2024, answer due 12/23/2024; Julie Su served on 10/22/2024, answer due 12/23/2024; United States Department of Labor served on 10/23/2024, answer due 12/23/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: Letters and Certified Mail Tracking)(Pettis, Michael)
November 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 REPLY to Response to Motion re #31 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay, #18 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by U.S. Apple Association, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, AmericanHort, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, North American Blueberry Council, Texas International Produce Association, International Fresh Produce Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Stone County Farm Bureau (Pettis, Michael)
November 12, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #30 and #32: Advising attorney that the party's name must be listed below the attorney's signature as it appears on the docket. DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #30-1: Documents filed as exhibits must include an exhibit sticker on the document identifying each exhibit, and judges' initials were not included. It is not necessary to refile. (RLW)
November 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Brief of Amicus Curiae by American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations re #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or Motion for a Section 705 Stay by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Dec. of AFBF, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Dec. of AmericanHort, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Dec. of Blueberry Council, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Dec. of Chamber, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Dec. of Florida Fruit, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Dec. of MS Farm Bureau, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Dec. of Stone County Farm Bureau, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Dec. of TX Intl. Produce, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Dec. of US Apple, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Dec. of ABA Farm, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Dec. of Adams County Nursery, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Dec. of Berry Bros., # 13 Exhibit 13 - Dec. of Brookside Farms, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Dec. of Crist Bros., # 15 Exhibit 15 - Dec. of Desert Premium Farms, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Dec. of Don Hartman Farms, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Dec. of Doyle's Farm, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Dec. of Dutch Bros., # 19 Exhibit 19 - Dec. of Greenforest, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Dec. of J&D Produce, # 21 Exhibit 21 - Dec. of L&A Farms, # 22 Exhibit 22 - Dec. of L&M Farms of N. FL, # 23 Exhibit 23 - Dec. of Longhorn Farms, # 24 Exhibit 24 - Dec. of Overdevest Nurseries, # 25 Exhibit 25 - Dec. of Triple Run, # 26 Exhibit 26 - Dec. of Untiedt's Veg. Farm, # 27 Exhibit 27 - Dec. of Van Buren Farms, # 28 Exhibit 28 - Dec. of Willoway Nurseries) (Pettis, Michael). Added MOTION on 10/18/2024 to add Miscellaneous Relief for the Stay (RLW). filed by American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations (Dillard, Joel)
November 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay filed by Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor (Gaffney-Federal Gov, Michael)
November 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae in support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Stay and a Preliminary Injuction by American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: Proposed Amicus Brief)(Dillard, Joel)
November 8, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting as unopposed American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations's Motion #30 for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae in support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion #17 . American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations must file its amicus brief, which it attached to the Motion #30 as Exhibit 1 [30-1], by November 12, 2024. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by Chief District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on November 8, 2024. (STR)
November 7, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Attorneys Jennifer Bandy Dickey and Mariel A. Brookins be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Plaintiff Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in association with local counsel conditioned upon completion of the registration procedures found on the Court's website and at the following link: https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 11/7/2024 (AB)
November 5, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #27 and #28: Advising attorney upon selecting Exhibit from the category box, the word Exhibit must not be included in the description box. Attorney is not required to re-file. (RLW)
November 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Brief of Amicus Curiae by Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Candelario Rodriguez Serrano re #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or Motion for a Section 705 Stay by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Dec. of AFBF, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Dec. of AmericanHort, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Dec. of Blueberry Council, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Dec. of Chamber, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Dec. of Florida Fruit, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Dec. of MS Farm Bureau, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Dec. of Stone County Farm Bureau, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Dec. of TX Intl. Produce, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Dec. of US Apple, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Dec. of ABA Farm, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Dec. of Adams County Nursery, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Dec. of Berry Bros., # 13 Exhibit 13 - Dec. of Brookside Farms, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Dec. of Crist Bros., # 15 Exhibit 15 - Dec. of Desert Premium Farms, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Dec. of Don Hartman Farms, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Dec. of Doyle's Farm, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Dec. of Dutch Bros., # 19 Exhibit 19 - Dec. of Greenforest, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Dec. of J&D Produce, # 21 Exhibit 21 - Dec. of L&A Farms, # 22 Exhibit 22 - Dec. of L&M Farms of N. FL, # 23 Exhibit 23 - Dec. of Longhorn Farms, # 24 Exhibit 24 - Dec. of Overdevest Nurseries, # 25 Exhibit 25 - Dec. of Triple Run, # 26 Exhibit 26 - Dec. of Untiedt's Veg. Farm, # 27 Exhibit 27 - Dec. of Van Buren Farms, # 28 Exhibit 28 - Dec. of Willoway Nurseries) (Pettis, Michael). Added MOTION on 10/18/2024 to add Miscellaneous Relief for the Stay (RLW). filed by Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Candelario Rodriguez Serrano (Pulver - PHV, Adam)
November 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Mariel A. Brookins to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5538654) by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B- Courts Admitted to Practice)(Geter, Alison)
November 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION for Jennifer Bandy Dickey to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5538497) by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B- Courts Admitted to Practice)(Geter, Alison)
November 4, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting as unopposed Centro de los Derechos del Migrante and Candelario Rodriguez Serrano's Motion #26 for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae. Centro de los Derechos del Migrante and Candelario Rodriguez Serrano must file their amicus brief, which they attached to the Motion #26 as Exhibit 1 [26-1], by November 8, 2024. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by Chief District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on November 4, 2024. (STR)
November 4, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #16: State of Mississippi was not selected as a filer for the Amended Complaint. Court staff made correction to add filer. (RLW)
November 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Candelario Rodriguez Serrano (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Brief)(Pulver - PHV, Adam)
October 29, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Attorney Adam Pulver be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Amicus Curiae Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Candelario Rodriguez Serrano in association with local counsel conditioned upon completion of the registration procedures found on the Court's website and at the following link: https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 10/29/2024 (AB)
October 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Adam Pulver to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5533553) by Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Candelario Rodriguez Serrano (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(McDuff, Robert)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor (Gaffney-Federal Gov, Michael)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael James Gaffney-Federal Gov on behalf of All Defendants (Gaffney-Federal Gov, Michael)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting the Parties' Joint Motion #24 for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants may have up to ten additional pages, for a total of forty-five pages to use in any response to Plaintiffs' Motion #17 . Plaintiffs may have an additional two pages, in addition to the eight pages given by the Court in its Text Only Order, Oct. 18, 2024, for a total of forty-five pages to use in its Memorandum #18 and reply brief. As Plaintiffs have already used twenty-three pages in their Memorandum #18 , they only have twenty-two pages to use in their reply. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on October 25, 2024. (STR)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #23: (1) Advising attorney that each individual defendant's name should have been selected, not All Defendants; and (2) Each defendant's name must be listed in the pleadings and below attorney's electronic signature. Attorney is not required to re-file. (RLW)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting as unopposed Defendants' Motion #22 for Extension of Time to File Response. Defendants' response is now due on or before November 8, 2024. Plaintiffs' reply is now due on or before November 14, 2024. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on October 25, 2024. (STR)
October 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay by Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Clendenen-Federal Gov, Michael)
October 24, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #21 and #22: Advising attorney that each defendant's name must be listed in all future filed pleadings. DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #22: Proposed orders are not to be electronically filed as a separate pleading or as an attachment to a pleading, but instead are to be provided to chambers by e-mail (Court's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing Sec.5.B.). (RLW)
October 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Patrick Clendenen-Federal Gov on behalf of Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor (Clendenen-Federal Gov, Michael)
October 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion #17 for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay. Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2024 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 806 (Gulfport) before District Judge Halil S. Ozerden. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on October 22, 2024. (STR)
October 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Joinder in Document by State of Mississippi to #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay filed by U.S. Apple Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, AmericanHort, Texas International Produce Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, #18 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by U.S. Apple Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, AmericanHort, Texas International Produce Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Estes Declaration)(Matheny-State Gov, Justin)
October 21, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #19: L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supporting exhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and a meaningful description (The exhibit number should have also been included in the description box). Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings. (RLW)
October 18, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motion #15 for Leave to File Extra Pages. Plaintiffs may have up to eight additional pages in excess of the page limit set out in Local Rule 7(b)(5). NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on October 18, 2024. (STR)
October 18, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #17: This document requests several motion reliefs. Every motion relief should be selected from the list of motion titles. It is not necessary to refile as court staff has made the necessary correction adding Miscellaneous Relief. Attorney is advised to follow this procedure in future filings. (RLW)
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Support re #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Section 705 Stay filed by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association (Pettis, Michael)
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or Motion for a Section 705 Stay by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Dec. of AFBF, #2 Exhibit 2 - Dec. of AmericanHort, #3 Exhibit 3 - Dec. of Blueberry Council, #4 Exhibit 4 - Dec. of Chamber, #5 Exhibit 5 - Dec. of Florida Fruit, #6 Exhibit 6 - Dec. of MS Farm Bureau, #7 Exhibit 7 - Dec. of Stone County Farm Bureau, #8 Exhibit 8 - Dec. of TX Intl. Produce, #9 Exhibit 9 - Dec. of US Apple, #10 Exhibit 10 - Dec. of ABA Farm, #11 Exhibit 11 - Dec. of Adams County Nursery, #12 Exhibit 12 - Dec. of Berry Bros., #13 Exhibit 13 - Dec. of Brookside Farms, #14 Exhibit 14 - Dec. of Crist Bros., #15 Exhibit 15 - Dec. of Desert Premium Farms, #16 Exhibit 16 - Dec. of Don Hartman Farms, #17 Exhibit 17 - Dec. of Doyle's Farm, #18 Exhibit 18 - Dec. of Dutch Bros., #19 Exhibit 19 - Dec. of Greenforest, #20 Exhibit 20 - Dec. of J&D Produce, #21 Exhibit 21 - Dec. of L&A Farms, #22 Exhibit 22 - Dec. of L&M Farms of N. FL, #23 Exhibit 23 - Dec. of Longhorn Farms, #24 Exhibit 24 - Dec. of Overdevest Nurseries, #25 Exhibit 25 - Dec. of Triple Run, #26 Exhibit 26 - Dec. of Untiedt's Veg. Farm, #27 Exhibit 27 - Dec. of Van Buren Farms, #28 Exhibit 28 - Dec. of Willoway Nurseries) (Pettis, Michael). Added MOTION on 10/18/2024 to add Miscellaneous Relief for the Stay (RLW).
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor, filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, International Fresh Produce Association, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association, AmericanHort, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, State of Mississippi. (Pettis, Michael) Modified on 11/4/2024 to add State of Mississippi as a filer (RLW).
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association, U.S. Apple Association (Pettis, Michael)
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 **ERROR**Disregard this entry. AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, International Fresh Produce Association, Texas International Produce Association, AmericanHort, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Apple Association. (Pettis, Michael) Modified on 10/17/2024 (RLW).
October 17, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #14: This document was filed incorrect and will be disregarded. Each individual defendant's name should have been selected, not All Defendants. Attorney has refiled as document #16. (RLW)
October 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 **ERROR**Disregard this entry. SUMMONS Returned Executed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, State of Mississippi, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, International Fresh Produce Association, Texas International Produce Association, AmericanHort, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Jose Javier Rodriguez served on 10/15/2024, answer due 11/5/2024. (Geter, Alison) Modified on 10/15/2024 (RLW).
October 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 **ERROR**Disregard this entry. SUMMONS Returned Executed by International Fresh Produce Association. United States Department of Labor served on 10/15/2024, answer due 11/5/2024. (Geter, Alison) Modified on 10/15/2024 (RLW).
October 15, 2024 Opinion or Order ***Deadlines/Hearings terminated: Answer due Date of 11/5/24 for United Department of Labor and Jose Javier Rodriguez terminated. (RLW)
October 15, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #12 and #13: Attorney advises that there is an error in these entries, and they should be disregarded. Summonses will be refiled with correct event code, Summons Returned Executed as to USA. Answer due dates terminated by court staff (RLW).
October 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor In Care of U.S. Attorney (wld)
October 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by James C. Simpson, Jr on behalf of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Stone County Farm Bureau (Simpson, James)
October 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Justin L. Matheny-State Gov on behalf of State of Mississippi (Matheny-State Gov, Justin)
October 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael B. Wallace on behalf of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Stone County Farm Bureau (Wallace, Michael)
October 9, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Attorneys Paul W. Hughes, Michael B. Kimberly, and Connor J. Suozzo be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Plaintiffs American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, and Texas International Produce Association in association with local counsel conditioned upon completion of the registration procedures found on the Court's website and at the following link: https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 10/9/2024 (AB)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Pettis, Michael)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Connor J. Suozzo to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5518293) by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - List of Clients)(Pettis, Michael)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Michael B. Kimberly to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5518292) by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - List of Clients, #2 Exhibit B - Court Admissions)(Pettis, Michael)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Paul W. Hughes to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5518289) by American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - List of Clients, #2 Exhibit B - Court Admissions)(Pettis, Michael)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Alison Guider Geter on behalf of American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Geter, Alison)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan P. Dyal on behalf of American Farm Bureau Federation, AmericanHort, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, Stone County Farm Bureau, Texas International Produce Association (Dyal, Jonathan)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Jessica Looman, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Julie Su, United States Department of Labor ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number 5518001), filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, American Farm Bureau Federation, North American Blueberry Council, State of Mississippi, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Stone County Farm Bureau, International Fresh Produce Association, Texas International Produce Association, AmericanHort, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wld)
October 8, 2024 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #4, #5, and #6: Case number was not included on Motions, and the certificate of good standing should have been scanned separate and attached as an attachment to the Motion. Attorney is not required to re-file. (RLW)

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Plaintiff: Stone County Farm Bureau
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Wallace
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
Represented By: James C. Simpson, Jr.
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Plaintiff: North American Blueberry Council
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
Represented By: Connor J. Suozzo - PHV
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Plaintiff: Texas International Produce Association
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
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Plaintiff: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
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Plaintiff: International Fresh Produce Association
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
Represented By: Connor J. Suozzo - PHV
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Plaintiff: AmericanHort
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
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Plaintiff: American Farm Bureau Federation
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
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Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
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Plaintiff: Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Wallace
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
Represented By: James C. Simpson, Jr.
Represented By: Connor J. Suozzo - PHV
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Plaintiff: Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
Represented By: Jonathan P. Dyal
Represented By: Alison Guider Geter
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
Represented By: Paul Whitfield Hughes, III - PHV
Represented By: Michael B. Kimberly - PHV
Represented By: Mariel A. Brookins - PHV
Represented By: Jennifer B. Dickey - PHV
Represented By: Connor J. Suozzo - PHV
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Plaintiff: State of Mississippi
Represented By: Justin L. Matheny-State Gov
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Plaintiff: U.S. Apple Association
Represented By: Michael Brant Pettis
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Defendant: United States Department of Labor
Represented By: Michael Patrick Clendenen-Federal Gov
Represented By: Michael James Gaffney-Federal Gov
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Defendant: Jessica Looman
Represented By: Michael Patrick Clendenen-Federal Gov
Represented By: Michael James Gaffney-Federal Gov
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Defendant: Jose Javier Rodriguez
Represented By: Michael Patrick Clendenen-Federal Gov
Represented By: Michael James Gaffney-Federal Gov
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Defendant: Julie Su
Represented By: Michael Patrick Clendenen-Federal Gov
Represented By: Michael James Gaffney-Federal Gov
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Defendant: American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations
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Amicus curiae: Candelario Rodriguez Serrano
Represented By: Adam R. Pulver - PHV
Represented By: Robert B. McDuff
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Amicus curiae: Centro de los Derechos del Migrante
Represented By: Adam R. Pulver - PHV
Represented By: Robert B. McDuff
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Amicus curiae: American Federation of Labor & Congress of Labor Organizations
Represented By: Joel F. Dillard
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