Powers Gardner et al v. Henderson
Plaintiff: Amelia Powers Gardner, Greg Miles, Clint Painter, Victor Iverson, Lori Maughan, Tammy Pearson, Adam Snow, Jimmie Hughes, Tracy Glover, Chad Jensen, Mike Smith, Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens
Defendant: Deidre Henderson
Amicus Curiae: Utah Legislature, The, National Redistricting Foundation, America First Legal Foundation and Ben McAdams
Intervenor: League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Stefanie Condie, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Wendy Martin, Eleanor Sundwall and Jack Markman
Case Number: 2:2026cv00084
Filed: February 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Jared C Bennett
Referring Judge: Robert J Shelby
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, filed by Defendant Deidre Henderson. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Hoidal, Anikka)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 3/6/2026. (mh)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER denying #48 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/24/2026. (mh)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 102 Transcript Purchased by: Gene C. Schaerr, James Phillips, David Reymann Cheyly1m Hayman, Mark Gaber re #101 transcript(s) of February 18, 2026. (jrj)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 101 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on February 18, 2026 before Judge HONORABLE ROBERT J. SHELBY, HONORABLE TIMOTHY M. TYMKOVICH, HONORABLE HOLLY L. TEETER. Court Reporter/Transcriber Ed Young, Telephone number 801-328-3202. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Please review the transcript within 14 days after receiving this notice to determine if personal data identifiers need to be redacted. If redaction is not required, the transcript will be made electronically available 90 days after this notice. If redaction of personal identifies is needed, a party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction within 21 days after receiving this notice. Within 42 days after receiving this notice, a party must file a Redaction Request identifying the information that must be redacted. Please review DUCivR 5.2-1 for additional information about redacting personal identifiers or protected information. The Attorney Filing the Notice of Intent To Request Redaction and Redaction request must send a copy to the court reporter. The court will not send a copy to the court reporter. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 3/16/2026. Redaction Request due 4/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/27/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2026. (jrj)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Modification of Docket re #99 Memorandum Decision and Order: By removing Judge's signature for event text to match order. (mh)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 99 MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED on 2/23/2026. (mh) Modified on 2/23/2026 removing Judge's signature for event text (mh).
February 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 98 REPLY BRIEF re #97 Notice (Other), re Notice of Correction of Statement Made During February 18, 2026 Hearing filed by Intervenor Parties Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Reymann, David)
February 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 97 NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Response to Intervenors' Notice [Doc. 96] and Notice of Correction of Statement Made During February 18, 2026 Hearing by Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow re #96 Notice (Other), (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: 2/18/26 Hearing Transcript) (Schaerr, Gene)
February 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 96 NOTICE of Utah Supreme Court Decision by Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Utah Supreme Court Order) (Reymann, David)
February 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 95 AMENDED Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Robert J. Shelby: Three-Judge Court Motion Hearing held on 2/18/2026 re: docket entry #19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Clint Painter, Adam Snow, Amelia Powers Gardner, Jimmie Hughes, Chad Jensen, Mike Smith, Celeste Maloy, Tracy Glover, Greg Miles, Tammy Pearson, Lori Maughan, Burgess Owens, Victor Iverson AND docket entry #17 Motion to Intervene filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. Oral argument heard. Docket entry #17 Motion to Intervene is GRANTED. Docket entry #19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is taken under advisement. Written Order to follow re: Preliminary Injunction. Attorney for Plaintiff: Gene C. Schaerr, James Cleith Phillips, Attorney for Defendant Anikka Hoidal, Lance F. Sorenson; Movant - David Reymann, Mark Gaber, Cheylynn Hayman. Court Reporter: Ed Young. (mjm)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER granting #93 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mitchell D. Lange for Ben McAdams.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/19/2026. (mh)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mitchell David Lange , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5702942,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Amicus Ben McAdams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application of Mitchell Lange, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Jepson, Christina)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 92 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM (Next Day) by Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow for proceedings held on 2/18/26 before Judge Shelby.. (Schaerr, Gene)
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 91 Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Robert J. Shelby: Three-Judge Court Motion Hearing held on 2/18/2026 re: #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Clint Painter, Adam Snow, Amelia Powers Gardner, Jimmie Hughes, Chad Jensen, Mike Smith, Celeste Maloy, Tracy Glover, Greg Miles, Tammy Pearson, Lori Maughan, Burgess Owens, Victor Iverson. Oral argument heard and matter taken under advisement. Written Order to follow oral order: Yes. Attorney for Plaintiff: Gene C. Schaerr, James Cleith Phillips, Attorney for Defendant Anikka Hoidal, Lance F. Sorenson; Movant - David Reymann, Mark Gaber, Cheylynn Hayman. Court Reporter: Ed Young.(Time Start: 9:00, Time End: 12:00, Room 3.100.) (mjm)
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 90 EXHIBITS filed by Ben McAdams re #89 Brief. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit LEE DAVIDSON'S DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #2 Exhibit KAREN CROMPTON'S DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #3 Supplement CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE)(Jepson, Christina)
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Amicus Curiae Brief BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Amicus Ben McAdams. (Jepson, Christina)
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 88 DOCKET TEXT ORDER GRANTING #63 First MOTION for Leave to File Amicus filed by Amicus America First Legal Foundation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 02/18/2026. (docket text order; no attached document) (jcd)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 87 DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Having considered the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Amicus Ben McAdams and good cause appearing, the Motion docket entry #80 is GRANTED. No order will follow. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/17/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER granting #78 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Richard A. Medina for National Redistricting Foundation.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/17/26. (jrj)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 85 ORDER granting #77 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Abha Khanna for National Redistricting Foundation.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/17/26. (jrj)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER granting #76 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Max C. Accardi for National Redistricting Foundation.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/17/26. (jrj)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER granting #65 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Aseem Mulji for Stefanie Condie,Aseem Mulji for League of Women Voters of Utah,Aseem Mulji for Jack Markman,Aseem Mulji for Wendy Martin,Aseem Mulji for Mormon Women For Ethical Government,Aseem Mulji for Malcolm Reid,Aseem Mulji for Victoria Reid,Aseem Mulji for Eleanor Sundwall.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/17/26. (jrj)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER Granting #69 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Malcolm Reid, Wendy Martin, Stefanie Condie, Jack Markman, League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. LWV Intervenors are given the leave requested. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/16/26. (jrj)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 81 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support , #80 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Amicus Ben McAdams. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit BEN MCADAMSS DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #2 Affidavit LEE DAVIDSONS DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #3 Affidavit KAREN CROMPTONS DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS BRIEF OF BEN MCADAMS IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #4 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE MEMORANDUM)(Jepson, Christina)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 80 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Amicus Ben McAdams. Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Jepson, Christina)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 79 NOTICE of Appearance by Christina M. Jepson on behalf of Ben McAdams (Jepson, Christina)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 78 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Richard A. Medina , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5700371,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movant National Redistricting Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit PHV Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Billings, David)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 77 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Abha Khanna , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5700361,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movant National Redistricting Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit PHV Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Billings, David)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 76 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Max C. Accardi , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5700333,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movant National Redistricting Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit PHV Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Billings, David)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER granting #66 #73 Motion for Leave to File Overlong Opposition to First Attempted Intervenors Motion to Dismiss, consisting of approximately 10,280 words. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/16/26. (jrj) Modified on 2/17/2026 should have granted #66 (jrj).
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 74 REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Schaerr, Gene)
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 73 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Memorandum in Support for Reply to Preliminary Injunction Motion filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Schaerr, Gene)
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 72 REPLY to Response to Motion re #50 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support or to Stay MOTION to Stay filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Reymann, David)
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER GRANTING docket entry #69 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/16/2026. (mjm)
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 70 DOCKET TEXT ORDER #66 GRANTING Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/16/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 69 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Reymann, David)
February 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 68 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Movants League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women For Ethical Government. (Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 67 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #50 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support or to Stay MOTION to Stay filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: State Court DOcket, #2 Exhibit B: 8/25/25 MSJ Ruling)(Schaerr, Gene)
February 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 66 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Schaerr, Gene)
February 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 65 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Aseem Mulji , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5699481,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Amicus BRIEF re 54 Order on Motion to Intervene, in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and in Support of Proposed Intervenors' Motion to Dismiss or Stay filed by Movant National Redistricting Foundation. (Billings, David)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 63 First MOTION for Leave to File Amicus and Memorandum in Support filed by Amicus America First Legal Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Attorney James K. Rogers added to party America First Legal Foundation(pty:am)(Rogers, James)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 62 REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 MOTION to Intervene and Memorandum in Support filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Reymann, David)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 61 DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Having considered Proposed Intervenors League of Women Voters of Utah, et al.'s Motion For Leave to File Overlength Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and good cause appearing, the Motion docket entry #55 is GRANTED. No order will follow. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/13/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 60 NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria Ashby on behalf of Utah Legislature, The (Ashby, Victoria)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 59 NOTICE of Appearance by Christine R. Gilbert on behalf of Utah Legislature, The (Gilbert, Christine)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 58 NOTICE of Appearance by Alan R. Houston on behalf of Utah Legislature, The (Houston, Alan)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Amicus BRIEF in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Movant Utah Legislature, The. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 470, #2 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 735, #3 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 822)(Green, Tyler)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 56 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 10/24/25 Transcript - Excerpt, #2 Exhibit 2 - LG Resp. to Motion for Joinder, #3 Exhibit 3 - Order Clarifying Boundary Issues, #4 Exhibit 4 - Rule 54(b) Certification and Order, #5 Exhibit 5 - Ruling re Scheduling Order, #6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Timothy Chambless)(Reymann, David)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Reymann, David)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 54 DOCKET TEXT ORDER DENYING docket entry #48 Motion to Intervene. The Motion to Intervene is denied for reasons that will be set forth in a written decision to follow, but GRANTING leave to the National Redistricting Foundation to file an Amicus Brief no later than February 16, 2026 should it wish to do so. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/12/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 53 DOCKET TEXT ORDER GRANTING docket entry #46 Motion to File Amicus Brief and directing the Utah Legislature to file its Amicus Brief on the docket by the end of the day tomorrow, 2/13/2026. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/12/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Modification of Docket re #50 MOTION : MOTION to Stay added to the entry. The parties- Utah Legislature, The and National Redistricting Foundation have been modified to the roles of movant until their respective motions are ruled upon. (mh)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Defendant's RESPONSE to Motion re #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Deidre Henderson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Ruling and Order, #2 Exhibit 2- Declaration of Daniel Wade)(Hoidal, Anikka)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support or MOTION to Stay filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Reymann, David). Added MOTION to Stay on 2/12/2026 (mh).
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 49 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 MOTION to Intervene and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: 1/6/26 Final Judgment, League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature (Utah Dist. Ct., Salt Lake Cnty.), #2 Exhibit B: Docket, League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature (Utah Dist. Ct., Salt Lake Cnty.) [excerpted])(Schaerr, Gene)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MOTION to Intervene and Memorandum in Support filed by Intervenor Defendant National Redistricting Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit propsed answer, #2 Exhibit provisional motion to dismiss) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Attorney David P. Billings added to party National Redistricting Foundation(pty:intvd)(Billings, David)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler R. Green on behalf of Utah Legislature, The (Green, Tyler)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Utah Legislature and Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Amicus Utah Legislature, The. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 470, #2 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 735, #3 Exhibit Utah D.Ct.Doc. 822, #4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Attorney Tyler R. Green added to party Utah Legislature, The(pty:am)(Green, Tyler)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Lance F. Sorenson on behalf of Deidre Henderson (Sorenson, Lance)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 44 NOTICE of Defendant Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson's Notice of 2026 Congressional Election Timeline by Deidre Henderson (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Ruling and Order, #2 Exhibit 2- Declaration of Daniel Wade) (Hoidal, Anikka)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER granting #23 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Isaac DeSanto for Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by David N. Wolf on behalf of Deidre Henderson (Wolf, David)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #22 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Benjamin Phillips for Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting #21 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Annabelle Harless for Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mark P. Gaber for Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting #8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Justin A. Miller for Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Gene C. Schaerr for Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/10/2026. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Anikka Hoidal on behalf of Deidre Henderson (Hoidal, Anikka)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Modification of Docket: re #23 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Isaac DeSanto. By adding Mormon Women for Ethical Government to the filing per counsel's request. (mh)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by J. Frederic Voros, Jr on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Voros, J.)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Modification of Docket: Correction: Correction to title - 28 USC Section 2284(b)(2) Notice of Hearing. re #32 Lodged Document,. (mjm)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 32 DOCUMENTS LODGED consisting of 28 USC Section 2284(b)(2) Notice of Hearing. Note: attached document lodged for reference purposes only; no response required unless specifically ordered by the court. (mjm) Modified on 2/9/2026 - Correction to title of Notice Letter - 28 USC Section 2284(b)(2) Notice of Hearing (mjm).
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Troy L. Booher on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Booher, Troy)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Caroline Anais Olsen on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Olsen, Caroline)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/9/2026. (mjm)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE OF FILING of Order to appoint a panel to hear the matter-requiring the Chief Judge of the Circuit to appoint a district court panel of three judges where a complaint is filed challenging the constitutionality of the apportionment of congressional districts or state legislative body. Signed by Chief Circuit Judge Holmes. (jrj)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Kade N. Olsen on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Olsen, Kade)
February 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION re: #19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : (Notice generated by Mary Jane McNamee) In Person Motion Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 09:00 AM in Rm 3.100 before before the three-judge panel designated by the Chief Circuit Judge. (mjm)
February 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 DOCKET TEXT ORDER GRANTING IN PART docket entry #14 Motion to Expedite, establishing briefing schedule, and setting hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite docket entry #14 is GRANTED in part. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction docket entry #19 will be heard in-person on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3.100 before the three-judge panel designated by the Chief Circuit Judge. Oppositions to the preliminary injunction motion may be filed no later than Thursday, February 12, 2026, with any replies no later than Monday, February 16, 2026 (the court is mindful that this is a federal holiday). Proposed intervenors may file a provisional opposition to the preliminary injunction motion subject to this briefing schedule. Any opposition to proposed intervenors' Motion to Intervene docket entry #17 must be filed no later than February 11, 2026, with any replies by February 13, 2026. Proposed intervenors may file a provisional motion to dismiss no later than February 11, 2026, with any opposition briefs due no later than February 14, 2026, and any replies no later than February 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/8/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 REPLY to Response to Motion re #14 MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing for Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support [Unopposed] filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Docket, League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature (Utah Dist. Ct., Salt Lake Cnty.) [excerpted])(Phillips, James)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Isaac DeSanto , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5692011,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall, and Mormon Women for Ethical Government. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hayman, Cheylynn) Modified on 2/10/2026 by adding Mormon Women for Ethical Government per counsel's request (mh).
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin Phillips , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5692010,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Annabelle Harless , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5692009,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mark P. Gaber , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5692008,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amelia Powers Gardner 2/7/26, #2 Declaration of Greg Miles 2/7/26, #3 Declaration of Clint Painter 2/7/26, #4 Declaration of Victor Iverson 2/7/26, #5 Declaration of Lori Maughan 2/7/26, #6 Declaration of Tammy Pearson 2/7/26, #7 Declaration of Adam Snow 2/7/26, #8 Declaration of Jimmie Hughes 2/7/26, #9 Declaration of Tracy Glover 2/7/26, #10 Declaration of Chad Jenson 2/7/26, #11 Declaration of Mike Smith 2/7/26, #12 Declaration of Celeste Maloy 2/7/26, #13 Declaration of Burgess Owens 2/7/26)(Phillips, James)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing for Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support [Unopposed] filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email to Counsel, #2 Exhibit 2 - CM/ECF Notice)(Reymann, David)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION to Intervene and Memorandum in Support filed by Movants Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Rule 24(c) Pleading, #2 Exhibit 2 - First Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit 3 - Aug. 25, 2025 Ruling and Order, #4 Exhibit 4 - Nov. 10, 2025 Ruling and Order, #5 Exhibit 5 - Lt. Gov. Response to Motion for Stay of Permanent Injunction)(Reymann, David)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by David C. Reymann on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Reymann, David)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Cheylynn Hayman on behalf of Stefanie Condie, League of Women Voters of Utah, Jack Markman, Wendy Martin, Mormon Women For Ethical Government, Malcolm Reid, Victoria Reid, Eleanor Sundwall (Hayman, Cheylynn)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing for Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support [Unopposed] filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Phillips, James)
February 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 DOCUMENTS LODGED consisting of Three Judge Panel Letter. Note: attached document lodged for reference purposes only; no response required unless specifically ordered by the court. (mjm)
February 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 DOCKET TEXT ORDER - Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Expedited Appointment of Three-Judge Panel docket entry #9 is GRANTED. A 28 U.S.C. 2284(b)(1) letter notifying Chief Judge Holmes of the case was sent by the court and will be lodged on the docket. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/4/2026. No attached document. (mjm)
February 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow, Defendant Deidre Henderson. (mh)
February 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Tammy Pearson, Mike Smith, Clint Painter, Adam Snow, Tracy Glover, Greg Miles, Celeste Maloy, Jimmie Hughes, Amelia Powers Gardner, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Burgess Owens, Lori Maughan. Waiver received from Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson on 02/04/2026. (Phillips, James)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Expedite Appointment of Three-Judge Panel and Memorandum in Support (Unopposed) filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Phillips, James)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Justin A. Miller , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5686051,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Application of Justin A. Miller, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, James)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Justin A. Miller for Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith (sg)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Deidre Henderson. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 2/24/2026. (sg)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gene C. Schaerr , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5686026,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow. (Attachments: #1 Application of Gene C. Schaerr, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, James)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler Lindley on behalf of Tracy Glover, Jimmie Hughes, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Celeste Maloy, Lori Maughan, Greg Miles, Burgess Owens, Clint Painter, Tammy Pearson, Amelia Powers Gardner, Mike Smith, Adam Snow (Lindley, Tyler)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Judge Robert J. Shelby added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00084-RJS. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (sg)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Requested Summons as to Deidre Henderson. (Phillips, James)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Deidre Henderson (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5685901) filed by Tammy Pearson, Mike Smith, Clint Painter, Adam Snow, Tracy Glover, Greg Miles, Celeste Maloy, Jimmie Hughes, Amelia Powers Gardner, Victor Iverson, Chad Jensen, Burgess Owens, Lori Maughan. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Phillips, James)

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Plaintiff: Amelia Powers Gardner
Represented By: James Cleith Phillips
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Plaintiff: Greg Miles
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Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
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Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
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Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
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Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Stefanie Condie
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Malcolm Reid
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Victoria Reid
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Wendy Martin
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Eleanor Sundwall
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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Intervenor: Jack Markman
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Isaac DeSanto
Represented By: Cheylynn Hayman
Represented By: Benjamin Phillips
Represented By: Annabelle Harless
Represented By: Troy L. Booher
Represented By: Kade N. Olsen
Represented By: J. Frederic Voros, Jr.
Represented By: David C. Reymann
Represented By: Caroline Anais Olsen
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
Represented By: Aseem Mulji
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