Institute for Free Speech v. Johnson et al
Plaintiff: Institute for Free Speech
Defendant: Executive Director J.R. Johnson, Commissioner Mary Kennedy, Commisioner Chris Flood, Commissioner Richard Schmidt, Commissioner Randall Erben, Commissioner Chad Craycraft, Commissioner Patrick Mizell, Commissioner Joseph Slovacek, Commissioner Steve Wolens, J.R. Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Chris Flood, Richard Schmidt, Randall Erben, Chad Craycraft, Patrick Mizell, Joseph Slovacek and Steve Wolens
Case Number: 4:2023cv00808
Filed: August 3, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Constitutionality of State Statutes
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Appendix in Support filed by Institute for Free Speech re #21 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, #20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kolde, Endel)
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Institute for Free Speech re #20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kolde, Endel)
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Institute for Free Speech (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Kolde, Endel)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Chad Craycraft, Randall Erben, Chris Flood, J.R. Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Patrick Mizell, Richard Schmidt, Joseph Slovacek, Steve Wolens re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rules 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) (Nichols, Eric)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Chad Craycraft, Randall Erben, Chris Flood, J.R. Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Patrick Mizell, Richard Schmidt, Joseph Slovacek, Steve Wolens (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Final Judgment) (Nichols, Eric)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 ...Before the Court is Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Extend the Responsive Pleadings Deadline. ECF No. #16 . Having considered the Motion, relevant docket entries, and applicable law, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Accordingly, the deadline for Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Original Complaint is extended for all Defendants to September 15, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/11/2023) (wxc)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time - Responsive Pleadings Deadline filed by Chad Craycraft, Randall Erben, Chris Flood, J.R. Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Patrick Mizell, Richard Schmidt, Joseph Slovacek, Steve Wolens (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Chad Craycraft(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Randall Erben(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Chris Flood(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party J.R. Johnson(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Mary Kennedy(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Patrick Mizell(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Richard Schmidt(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Joseph Slovacek(pty:dft), Attorney Eric J R Nichols added to party Steve Wolens(pty:dft) (Nichols, Eric)
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Local Rule 83.9(a) allows a licensed attorney who is not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas to represent a party in proceedings in this Court only by permission of the presiding judge. See N. D. TEX. R. 83.9(a). A review of the record reveals that Courtney Corbello is not admitted in the Northern District of Texas and has not requested permission from the Court to represent Plaintiff in this matter and thus is not compliant with Local Rule 83.9(a). Accordingly, within fourteen days of this Order, the abovementioned attorney shall file an application to proceed pro hac vice or otherwise comply with Local Rule 83.9(a). Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking of filings, and/or a ban from practicing in the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/5/2023) (sre)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to All Defendants. (Corbello, Courtney)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Summons Issued as to Chad Craycraft, Randall Erben, Chris Flood, J.R. Johnson, Mary Kennedy, Patrick Mizell, Richard Schmidt, Joseph Slovacek, Steve Wolens. (bdb)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Institute for Free Speech. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Kolde, Endel)
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Institute for Free Speech. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13930919) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1: Draft AOR-660, #2 Exhibit(s) 2: IJ Letter, #3 Exhibit(s) 3: ACLU Letter, #4 Exhibit(s) 4: Ethics Opinion No. 580, #5 Cover Sheet) (Kolde, Endel)

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Plaintiff: Institute for Free Speech
Represented By: Endel Kolde
Represented By: Connor Logan Ellington
Represented By: Courtney Corbello
Represented By: Tony Keith McDonald
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Defendant: Executive Director J.R. Johnson
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Defendant: J.R. Johnson
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