Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Garfield County et al
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance |
| State of Utah, United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior and Garfield County, Utah |
| 2:2026cv00096 |
| February 5, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Ann Marie McIff Allen |
| Paul Kohler |
| Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| 05 U.S.C. § 0702 Administrative Procedure Act |
| None |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #49 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Federal Defendants shall answer or otherwise plead in the above-captioned case within seven (7) days of this Courts decision on Plaintiffs pending Motion to Stay Proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 04/02/2026. (kpf)
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| Filing 49 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support (unopposed) filed by Defendants United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(Kim, Joseph) |
| Filing 48 Transcript Purchased by: Hanna Larsen re #47 transcript(s) of 2/11/26. (jrj) |
| Filing 47 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of STATUS CONFERENCE - ZOOM HEARING held on FEBRUARY 11, 2026 before Judge ANN MARIE McIFF ALLEN. Court Reporter/Transcriber Tasha A. Sisneros, RPR, CRR, CSR, Telephone number 435-773-5115. 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 4/2/2026. Redaction Request due 4/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/14/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/10/2026. (jrj) |
| Filing 46 REPLY to Response to Motion re #37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support (in lieu of proposed schedule) filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 45 RESPONSE to Motion re #37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support (in lieu of proposed schedule) filed by Defendants United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. (Kim, Joseph) |
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Filing 44
ORDER granting #43 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer #1 Complaint. State Defendants shall answer or otherwise plead in the above-captioned case within seven (7) days of this Courts decision on Plaintiffs pending Motion to Stay Proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 03/02/2026. (kpf)
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| Filing 43 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(Davis, Kaitlin) |
| Filing 42 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 Defendants Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah, United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior, Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (kpf) |
| Filing 41 Motions No Longer Referred: #37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Stay. District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen will handle the motion. (tlc) |
| Filing 40 Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support (in lieu of proposed schedule) filed by Defendants Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah. (Davis, Kaitlin) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Kendall Cormany on behalf of Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah (Cormany, Lauren) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Reay on behalf of Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah (Reay, David) |
| Filing 37 Plaintiff's MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support (in lieu of proposed schedule) filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Feb 5 County Response to BLM, #2 Exhibit 2 - Davis Email, #3 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 36 WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance re #18 Ex Parte (Not Sealed) MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance . (Larsen, Hanna) |
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #33 Motion for Extension of Time to file a proposed schedule. Parties shall file their proposed schedule(s) in the above-captioned matter no later than February 17, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 02/17/2026. (kpf)
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| Filing 34 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance for proceedings held on 2/11/2026 before Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen.. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 33 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Schedule and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 32 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Bloch, Stephen) |
| Filing 31 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen: Status Conference held on 2/11/2026. All parties are present by Zoom video conference. Parties makes appearances for the record. The court has entered Order #29 ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. The court sets this status conference to discuss next steps in this matter. The parties have have some communication. The Plaintiffs, Defendant have a meeting tomorrow 2/12/2026. Parties plan to have a proposed schedule to the Court by noon on Friday, 2/13/2026. The parties are to file a stipulated status report by noon Friday, 2/13/2026. If the parties cannot reach an agreement with respect to proposed schedule each party could set forth its own proposal. Court adjourns: Attorney for Plaintiff: Stephen H. Bloch, Hanna C. Larsen & Trevor J. Lee, Attorney for Defendant: Joseph Kim, Jason L. DeForest, Kaitlin T. Davis. Court Reporter: Tasha Sisneros. Recording: Zoom.(Time Start: 11:33:14, Time End: 12:41:00, Room Zoom (St. George).)(pjd) |
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Filing 30
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 2/11/2026. (pjd)
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Filing 29
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER-SUWA's motion (Dkt. No. 18) is DENIED to the extent it seeks an ex parte TRO. SUWA's request for a preliminary injunction remains pending., ( Status Conference set for 2/11/2026 at 11:30 AM in STGU- *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen.), Motions terminated: #18 Ex Parte (Not Sealed) MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 2/10/26. (jrj)
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| Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason L. DeForest on behalf of Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah (DeForest, Jason) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Kaitlin T. Davis on behalf of Garfield County, Utah, State of Utah (Davis, Kaitlin) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF HEARING: Status Conference set for 2/11/2026 at 11:30 AM in STGU- St George *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen. (pjd) |
| Modification of Docket: re #17 Notice (Other) Error: The document should have been filed using the event "Withdrawal of Motion". Correction: Motion #3 for Temporary Restraining Order has been terminated. No further action needed. (kpf) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Supplemental Evidence by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance re #18 Ex Parte (Not Sealed) MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Ferrigno Decl.) (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 24 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Summons as to United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Summons as to United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Summons as to United States Bureau of Land Management. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Summons as to State of Utah. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Summons as to Garfield County, Utah. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Hosu Kim on behalf of United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior (Kim, Joseph) |
| Filing 18 Ex Parte (Not Sealed) MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support and, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Hanley Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2 - Larsen Declaration, #3 Exhibit 3 - SUWA Map, #4 Exhibit 4 - Callahan Declaration, #5 Exhibit 5 - Marienfeld Declaration)(Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction (amended Ex Parte Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction forthcoming) by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support (Bloch, Stephen) Modified to add text/strike text on 2/10/2026 (kpf). |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Mitchell M. Longson on behalf of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (Longson, Mitchell) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor J. Lee on behalf of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (Lee, Trevor) |
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Filing 14
DOCKET TEXT ORDER OF RECUSAL Judge Robert J. Shelby recused. Case reassigned to District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 2/6/2026. No attached document.(mh)
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| Filing 13 Summons Issued Electronically as to Melissa Holyoak, U.S. Attorney c/o Civil Process Clerk. 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) |
| Filing 12 Summons Issued Electronically as to United States Department of the Interior. 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) |
| Filing 11 Summons Issued Electronically as to United States Bureau of Land Management. 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) |
| Filing 10 Summons Issued Electronically as to State of Utah. 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) |
| Filing 9 Summons Issued Electronically as to Garfield County. 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) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued Electronically as to Pamela Bondi U.S. Attorney General 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) |
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Filing 7
ORDER OF RECUSAL - Judge Ted Stewart recused. Case reassigned to Judge Robert J. Shelby for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 2/5/2026. (jwt)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Mitch Longson, Trevor J. Lee for Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (sg) |
| Filing 5 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 4 Requested Summons as to Garfield County, State of Utah, United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of the Interior. (Attachments: #1 State of Utah Summons, #2 BLM Summons, #3 DOI Summons, #4 USAO Summons, #5 USAG Summons)(Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support and, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiff Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - SUWA Map, #2 Exhibit 2 - Callahan Declaration, #3 Exhibit 3 - Hanley Declaration, #4 Exhibit 4 - Marienfeld Declaration)(Larsen, Hanna) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen H. Bloch on behalf of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (Bloch, Stephen) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to be filed separately) against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5689895) filed by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Garfield County Notice, #2 Exhibit 2 - SUWA Letter, #3 Exhibit 3 - Davis Email, #4 Exhibit 4 - Bloch Email, #5 Exhibit 5 - Kim Email, #6 Exhibit 6 - BLM Letter, #7 Civil Cover Sheet) (Larsen, Hanna) |
| Judge Ted Stewart added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00096-TS. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (sg) |
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