Tamer Mahmoud v. Monifa McKnight

23-1890 | U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

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Filed Aug. 28, 2023
Terminated May 15, 2024
Judges AGEE, QUATTLEBAUM, and BENJAMIN
Nature of Suit 3440 Civil Rights - Other
Original Case 8:23-cv-01380
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Filing Date # Docket Text
1/17/2025SUPREME COURT REMARK--petition for writ of certiorari granted. 01/21/2025 [23-1890] EB [Entered: 01/21/2025 04:08 PM]
9/16/2024SUPREME COURT REMARK--petition for writ of certiorari filed. 09/12/2024. 24-297. [1001639468] [23-1890] EB [Entered: 09/17/2024 03:07 PM]
6/6/2024Mandate issued. Referencing: [120] published authored Opinion, [121] Judgment Order. Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. [1001580623] [23-1890] TB [Entered: 06/06/2024 09:25 AM]
5/15/2024
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Affirmed. Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. Entered on Docket Date: 05/15/2024. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1001568777] [23-1890] TB [Entered: 05/15/2024 09:30 AM]
5/15/2024PUBLISHED AUTHORED OPINION filed. Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. [1001568735] [23-1890]--[Edited 01/21/2025 by EB to reflect Supreme Court history] TB [Entered: 05/15/2024 09:04 AM]
3/25/2024119Attorney Andrew Nathan Ferguson for Commonwealth of Virginia and 22 Other States and Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States in 23-1890 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001541951] [23-1890] TB [Entered: 03/25/2024 02:02 PM]
3/25/2024
  • Motion to WithdrawGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel by Andrew Ferguson [117]. Copies to all parties. [1001541943] [23-1890] TB [Entered: 03/25/2024 02:00 PM]
3/25/2024
  • Motion
MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and 22 Other States to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 03/25/2024 ecf. [1001541625] [23-1890] Andrew Ferguson [Entered: 03/25/2024 10:49 AM]
12/5/2023116ORAL ARGUMENT heard before the Honorable G. Steven Agee, A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr. and DeAndrea Gist Benjamin. Attorneys arguing case: Eric S. Baxter for Appellants Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First and Alan E. Schoenfeld for Appellees Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Wolff, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Grace Rivera-Oven and Julie Yang. Courtroom Deputy: Emily Borneisen. [1001483848] [23-1890] EB [Entered: 12/05/2023 10:00 AM]
11/1/2023114Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at [108] by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. Number of pages: [38]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/02/2023. [1001468115] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/06/2023 08:38 AM]
11/1/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties.. [1001465727] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/01/2023 11:14 AM]
11/1/2023BRIEF by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Type of Brief: REPLY. [1001465617] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 11/01/2023 10:07 AM]
11/1/2023Docket correction requested from Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. Re: [106] reply. Access to reply has been restricted to case participants. [1001465496] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/01/2023 08:46 AM]
10/31/2023113Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [105] by District of Columbia, State of California, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Massachusetts, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Pennsylvania, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont and State of Washington. Number of pages: [32]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/02/2023. [1001468109] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/06/2023 08:36 AM]
10/31/2023
  • Reply
(ENTRY RESTRICTED) REPLY by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First to [90]. [1001465410]--[Edited 11/01/2023 by RE-See ECF No. 108] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 10/31/2023 05:01 PM]
10/31/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Maryland and 18 Other States as Amici Curiae Supporting Appellees. [1001465380] [23-1890] Joshua Segal [Entered: 10/31/2023 04:32 PM]
10/31/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001464621] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/31/2023 09:27 AM]
10/30/2023115Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [95] by Maryland State Education Association, Montgomery County Education Association and National Education Association. Number of pages: [38]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/07/2023. [1001469940] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/08/2023 08:32 AM]
10/30/2023112Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [102] by Equality North Carolina, FCPS Pride, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, GLSEN, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Incorporated, MoCo Pride Center, National Center for Lesbian Rights, PFLAG Regional Chapters, PFLAG, Inc., Rainbow Youth Alliance, SMYAL, South Carolina Equality, Inc., Whitman-Walker Health and Whitman-Walker Institute. Number of pages: [33]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/03/2023. [1001468104] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/06/2023 08:33 AM]
10/30/2023111Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [99] by Justin Driver. Number of pages: [34]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/02/2023. [1001468102] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/06/2023 08:29 AM]
10/30/2023109Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [101] by ACLU and American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland. Number of pages: [30]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 11/01/2023. [1001465632] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 11/01/2023 10:16 AM]
10/30/2023104Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [97] by Lawrence Sager and Nelson Tebbe. Number of pages: [30]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/31/2023. [1001465023] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/31/2023 01:09 PM]
10/30/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, National Center for Lesbian Rights, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, The Trevor Project, Inc., GLSEN, Inc., PFLAG, Inc. & PFLAG Regional Chapters, et al.. [1001464427] [23-1890] Karen Loewy [Entered: 10/30/2023 10:47 PM]
10/30/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by ACLU and ACLU of Maryland, Amici Supporting Defendants-Appellees. [1001464416] [23-1890] Aditi Fruitwala [Entered: 10/30/2023 08:45 PM]
10/30/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Amanda Flug Davidoff for Justin Driver. [1001464375] [23-1890] Amanda Davidoff [Entered: 10/30/2023 05:06 PM]
10/30/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Professor Justin Driver, Amicus Supporting Appellee. [1001464294] [23-1890] Amanda Davidoff [Entered: 10/30/2023 03:51 PM]
10/30/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001464273] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/30/2023 03:40 PM]
10/30/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Professors Lawrence G. Sager and Nelson Tebbe. [1001464258] [23-1890] Rachel Miller-Ziegler [Entered: 10/30/2023 03:33 PM]
10/30/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001464167] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/30/2023 02:46 PM]
10/30/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by AMICI CURIAE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, MARYLAND STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. [1001464159] [23-1890] Jason Walta [Entered: 10/30/2023 02:40 PM]
10/30/2023(ENTRY RESTRICTED) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Amici Curiae National Education Association, Maryland State Education Association, and Montgomery County Education Association. [1001464127] --[Edited 10/30/2023 by RE-See ECF No. 95] [23-1890] Jason Walta [Entered: 10/30/2023 02:20 PM]
10/24/202393Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [90] by Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang. Number of pages: [70]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/26/2023. [1001462401] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/26/2023 10:33 AM]
10/24/2023BRIEF by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Montgomery County Board of Education, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. [1001461564] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 10/24/2023 06:33 PM]
10/20/202389Attorney Annie Chiang for Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States in 23-1890 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001459578] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/20/2023 04:59 PM]
10/20/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as CounselGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw Annie Chiang as counsel [87]. Copies to all parties. [1001459576] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/20/2023 04:58 PM]
10/20/2023
  • Motion
MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 10/20/2023 ecf. [1001459472] [23-1890] Andrew Ferguson [Entered: 10/20/2023 03:44 PM]
10/18/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001457368] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/18/2023 09:44 AM]
10/18/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001457262] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/18/2023 08:44 AM]
10/17/202392Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [77] by Advancing American Freedom, Inc., Alaska Family Council, American Family Association Action, American Values, Catholic Vote, Center for Political Renewal, Christian Law Association, Christians Engaged, Eagle Forum, Frontline Policy Council, Idaho Family Policy Center, International Conference of Evangelical Chaplain Endorsers, Minnesota Family Council, Missouri Center-Right Coalition, Moms for Liberty, National Association of Parents, New Jersey Family Foundation, New Mexico Family Action Movement, Setting Things Right, Paul Teller, The Family Foundation and The Justice Foundation. Number of pages: [19]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/26/2023. [1001462396] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/26/2023 10:31 AM]
10/17/202391Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [78] by Ethics and Public Policy Center. Number of pages: [33]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/25/2023. [1001461923] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/25/2023 12:08 PM]
10/17/202386Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [75] by Commonwealth of Virginia and 22 Other States. Number of pages: [18]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/19/2023. [1001458798] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/19/2023 03:53 PM]
10/17/202385Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [70] by Eric A. DeGroff. Number of pages: [10]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/19/2023. [1001458712] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/19/2023 02:43 PM]
10/17/202384Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [69] by Helen M. Alvare, Thomas C. Berg, Richard W. Garnett, Douglas Laycock and Michael W. McConnell. Number of pages: [16]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/19/2023. [1001458706] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/19/2023 02:40 PM]
10/17/202381Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [73] by Coalition for Jewish Values, Coalition of Virtue, Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team and Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty. Number of pages: [20]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/18/2023. [1001457422] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/18/2023 10:18 AM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Ethics and Public Policy Center. [1001457236] [23-1890] Eric Kniffin [Entered: 10/17/2023 10:13 PM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by John Marc Wheat, counsel of record, amicus supporting appellant. [1001457218] [23-1890] John Wheat [Entered: 10/17/2023 05:07 PM]
10/17/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001457212] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/17/2023 04:59 PM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States. [1001457174] [23-1890] Andrew Ferguson [Entered: 10/17/2023 04:35 PM]
10/17/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001456788] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/17/2023 11:49 AM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, Coalition of Virtue, Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team, and Coalition for Jewish Values. [1001456761] [23-1890]--[Edited 10/17/2023 by AB to modify docket text] Howard Slugh [Entered: 10/17/2023 11:10 AM]
10/17/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001456749] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/17/2023 10:56 AM]
10/17/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001456701] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/17/2023 10:31 AM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Amicus Supporting Appellants Professor Eric DeGroff. [1001456647] [23-1890] Christopher Mills [Entered: 10/17/2023 09:48 AM]
10/17/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Douglas Laycock, Richard W. Garnett, Helen M. Alvare, Thomas C. Berg and Michael W. McConnell. [1001456641] [23-1890] Christopher Mills [Entered: 10/17/2023 09:43 AM]
10/16/2023COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Helen M. Alvare, Thomas C. Berg, Nicholas Brown, Coalition for Jewish Values, Coalition of Virtue, Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States, Zeina El Debs, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Richard W. Garnett, Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team, Dagmar Janss, Timothy Janss, Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, Douglas Laycock, Michael W. McConnell and Stephanie Pate requesting additional copies of brief(s).. [1001456001] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 10/19/2023. [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/16/2023 12:17 PM]
10/13/2023ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Counsel arguing: Eric S. Baxter. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001455435] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 10/13/2023 03:55 PM]
10/13/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001455340] [23-1890] TW [Entered: 10/13/2023 02:46 PM]
10/12/202383Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [58] by Nicholas Brown, Zeina El Debs, Dagmar Janss, Timothy Janss and Stephanie Pate. Number of pages: [13]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/19/2023. [1001458693] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/19/2023 02:35 PM]
10/12/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jeremy W. Brinster for Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001454865] [23-1890] Jeremy Brinster [Entered: 10/12/2023 05:16 PM]
10/12/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Joseph M. Meyer for Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001454864] [23-1890] Joseph Meyer [Entered: 10/12/2023 05:16 PM]
10/12/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Emily Barnet for Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001454859] [23-1890] Emily Barnet [Entered: 10/12/2023 05:09 PM]
10/12/2023ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang. Counsel arguing: Alan E. Schoenfeld. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. .. [1001454846] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 10/12/2023 04:55 PM]
10/12/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Nicholas Brown, Zeina El Debs, Dagmar Janss, Timothy Janss and Stephanie Pate. [1001454635] [23-1890] Steven Fitschen [Entered: 10/12/2023 03:06 PM]
10/12/2023CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 12/05/2023. Session Starting Time: 9:30 am. Check-in Time: 8:45-9:00 am. Forms due within 7 calendar days. [1001454619] [23-1890] JLC [Entered: 10/12/2023 02:55 PM]
10/11/202359Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [56] by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. Number of pages: [55]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/12/2023. [1001454670] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/12/2023 03:26 PM]
10/11/2023BRIEF by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Type of Brief: OPENING. [1001453421] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 10/11/2023 10:14 AM]
10/11/2023Docket correction requested from Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. Re: [53] memorandum opening brief. Access to memorandum opening brief has been restricted to case participants. [1001453389] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/11/2023 09:59 AM]
10/10/202360Receipt of paper copy of APPENDIX filed at [54] by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): [2]. Total number of pages in all volumes: [787]. Total number of sealed volumes: 0. Sufficient? Yes. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? No. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/12/2023. [1001454673] [23-1890] RP [Entered: 10/12/2023 03:28 PM]
10/10/2023JOINT APPENDIX by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001453183] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 10/10/2023 06:27 PM]
10/10/2023(ENTRY RESTRICTED) MEMORANDUM OPENING BRIEF by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. [1001453180] --[Edited 10/11/2023 by RE-See ECF No. 56] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 10/10/2023 06:22 PM]
9/29/2023NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellants Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Argument Session: 12/23. Days you are available: 12/5, 12/6, 12/7.. . [1001447992] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 09/29/2023 03:38 PM]
9/29/2023Accelerated BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide. [1001447937] Opening Brief and Appendix due 10/10/2023. Response Brief due 10/24/2023 [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/29/2023 02:57 PM]
9/29/2023
  • OrderDenied
COURT ORDER filed denying Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [8]. Copies to all parties. [1001447909] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/29/2023 02:43 PM]
9/29/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. [1001447835] . [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 09/29/2023 01:35 PM]
9/28/2023NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellees Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang. Argument Session: December 5-8, 2023. Days you are available: December 5, 6, and 8, 2023.. . [1001447530] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/28/2023 06:23 PM]
9/27/2023CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the December 5-8, 2023, argument session. Counsel shall file 4 paper copies of their briefs and appendices within 7 days (or within any later date established for filing of the brief). Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 09/29/2023. [1001446831] [23-1890] JLC [Entered: 09/27/2023 05:42 PM]
9/27/202346Attorney Emily Barnet for Julie Yang, Brenda Wolff, Rebecca Smondrowski, Karla Silvestre, Grace Rivera-Oven, Montgomery County Board of Education, Monifa B. McKnight, Lynne Harris and Shebra L. Evans in 23-1890, Thomas K. Bredar for Julie Yang, Brenda Wolff, Rebecca Smondrowski, Karla Silvestre, Grace Rivera-Oven, Montgomery County Board of Education, Monifa B. McKnight, Lynne Harris and Shebra L. Evans in 23-1890, Jeremy W. Brinster for Julie Yang, Brenda Wolff, Rebecca Smondrowski, Karla Silvestre, Grace Rivera-Oven, Montgomery County Board of Education, Monifa B. McKnight, Lynne Harris and Shebra L. Evans in 23-1890, Cassandra A. Mitchell for Julie Yang, Brenda Wolff, Rebecca Smondrowski, Karla Silvestre, Grace Rivera-Oven, Montgomery County Board of Education, Monifa B. McKnight, Lynne Harris and Shebra L. Evans in 23-1890, Michael Joseph O'Brien for Svitlana Roman, Jeff Roman, Melissa Persak, Chris Persak, Tamer Mahmoud, Kids First and Enas Barakat in 23-1890 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Not participating. [1001446326] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/27/2023 10:40 AM]
9/25/2023Accelerated BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide. [1001445111] Opening Brief and Appendix due 10/10/2023. Response Brief due 10/30/2023. [23-1890] TW [Entered: 09/25/2023 04:24 PM]
9/25/2023
  • Order
COURT ORDER filed accelerating case processing. Copies to all parties. [1001445106] [23-1890] TW [Entered: 09/25/2023 04:21 PM]
9/14/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001439392] . [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/14/2023 06:19 PM]
9/14/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Enas Barakat, Kids First, Tamer Mahmoud, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak, Jeff Roman and Svitlana Roman. [1001439006] . [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 09/14/2023 11:28 AM]
9/6/2023
  • Reply
REPLY by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First to [29].. [1001434521] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 09/06/2023 09:54 PM]
9/6/2023OBJECTION to DOCKETING STATEMENT by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001434444] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/06/2023 04:26 PM]
9/6/2023Docket correction requested from Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang. Re: [38] letter. Access to letter has been restricted to case participants. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien.. [1001434386] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/06/2023 03:44 PM]
9/6/2023(ENTRY RESTRICTED) Letter re: [5] by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education . [1001434381] --[Edited 09/06/2023 by RE-See ECF No. 40] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/06/2023 03:40 PM]
9/6/2023
  • Motion to File BriefGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to file amicus curiae brief [30]. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. [1001434365] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/06/2023 03:30 PM]
9/6/2023
  • Response
RESPONSE/ANSWER by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education to to file amicus curiae brief [30]. [1001434353] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/06/2023 03:24 PM]
9/6/2023
  • Motion
(ENTRY RESTRICTED) MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States for leave to file Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellants' Emergency Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [8]. Date and method of service: 09/06/2023 ecf. [1001433777] --[Edited 09/06/2023 by RE-Motion not required as the entities are states ] [23-1890] Andrew Ferguson [Entered: 09/06/2023 10:00 AM]
9/6/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. [1001433725] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/06/2023 09:28 AM]
9/6/2023NOTICE ISSUED to Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang requesting response to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [30], amicus curiae brief [31]. Response due: 09/13/2023.[1001433672]. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/06/2023 08:50 AM]
9/6/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Eric Kniffin counsel for Ethics and Public Policy Center. Method of Filing Paper Copies: N/A. [1001433652] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/06/2023 08:36 AM]
9/6/2023
  • Motion
MOTION by Kniffin, Eric, counsel for Amicus Curiae Ethics and Public Policy Center to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal outside time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 09/06/2023 ecf. [1001433590] [23-1890] Eric Kniffin [Entered: 09/06/2023 02:03 AM]
9/5/202368Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [17] by Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 Other States. Number of pages: [27]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/16/2023. [1001456401] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/16/2023 04:44 PM]
9/5/2023
  • Response
RESPONSE/ANSWER by Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education to for injunctive relief pending appeal [8]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001433581] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 07:41 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Julie Yang. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433577] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 07:07 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Brenda Wolff. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433576] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 07:04 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rebecca Smondrowski. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433575] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 07:02 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Karla Silvestre. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433573] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:58 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Grace Rivera-Oven. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433572] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:56 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Monifa B. McKnight. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433570] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:51 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Montgomery County Board of Education. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433569] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:49 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lynne Harris. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433566] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:46 PM]
9/5/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Shebra L. Evans. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001433565] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:44 PM]
9/5/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Alan E. Schoenfeld for Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001433564] [23-1890] Alan Schoenfeld [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:35 PM]
9/5/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Bruce M. Berman for Monifa B. McKnight, Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff, Julie Yang and Montgomery County Board of Education. [1001433563] [23-1890] Bruce Berman [Entered: 09/05/2023 06:25 PM]
9/5/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by The Commonwealth of Virginia and 17 other States. [1001433436] [23-1890] Andrew Ferguson [Entered: 09/05/2023 04:09 PM]
9/5/2023BRIEFING ORDER filed. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide. [1001433163] Opening Brief and Appendix due 10/16/2023. Response Brief due 11/15/2023 [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/05/2023 02:12 PM]
9/5/2023NOTICE ISSUED to Frederick W. Claybrook, Jr. re: change of address. [1001433042] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/05/2023 12:58 PM]
9/5/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae briefs. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y.; granting Motion for leave to file [10] Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell, Michael J. O'Brien. [1001432774] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/05/2023 10:50 AM]
9/4/202382Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [12] by Coalition for Jewish Values, Coalition of Virtue, Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team and Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty. Number of pages: [17]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/18/2023. [1001457427] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 10/18/2023 10:20 AM]
9/4/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Howard Slugh, Counsel for Amici Curiae Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty. Et. Al.. [1001432385] [23-1890] Howard Slugh [Entered: 09/04/2023 12:55 PM]
9/1/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Parents Nicholas Brown, Zeina El Debs, Timothy Janss, Dagmar Janns, and Stephanie Pate. [1001432209] [23-1890] Steven Fitschen [Entered: 09/01/2023 02:59 PM]
8/31/2023AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Professor Laycock, Garnett, Alvare, Berg, McConnell. Method of Filing Paper Copies: N/A. [1001432452] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 09/05/2023 08:30 AM]
8/31/2023
  • Motion
MOTION by Proposed Amici Curiae Professors Douglas Laycock, Richard W. Garnett, Helen M. Alvare, Thomas C. Berg, and Michael W. McConnell for leave to file Brief of Professors Douglas Laycock, Richard W. Garnett, Helen M. Alvare, Thomas C. Berg, and Michael W. McConnell as Amici Curiae Supporting Plaintiffs-Appellants' Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal. Date and method of service: 08/31/2023 ecf. [1001431625] [23-1890] Christopher Mills [Entered: 08/31/2023 06:17 PM]
8/29/2023NOTICE ISSUED to Shebra L. Evans, Lynne Harris, Monifa B. McKnight, Montgomery County Board of Education, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Rebecca Smondrowski, Brenda Wolff and Julie Yang requesting response to Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [8]. Response due: 09/05/2023. [1001429079]. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. [23-1890] RE [Entered: 08/29/2023 09:50 AM]
8/28/2023
  • Motion
Emergency MOTION by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First for injunctive relief pending appeal Date of action to be enjoined: Ongoing violation of Constitutional rights.. Date and method of service: 08/28/2023 ecf. [1001428768] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 08/28/2023 10:27 PM]
8/28/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Patricia K. Klepp. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Preliminary Injunction Hearing August 9, 2023. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: TAMER MAHMOUD; ENAS BARAKAT; JEFF ROMAN; SVITLANA ROMAN; CHRIS PERSAK; MELISSA PERSAK; KIDS FIRST. Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. [1001428296] Transcript due from Patricia K. Klepp, Official Court Reporter on 11/03/2023. [23-1890] RE [Entered: 08/28/2023 12:17 PM]
8/28/2023DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001428237] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 08/28/2023 11:44 AM]
8/28/2023DOCKETING STATEMENT by Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First.. [1001428232] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 08/28/2023 11:42 AM]
8/28/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by William J. Haun for Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. [1001428227] [23-1890] William Haun [Entered: 08/28/2023 11:39 AM]
8/28/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Eric S. Baxter for Tamer Mahmoud, Enas Barakat, Jeff Roman, Svitlana Roman, Chris Persak, Melissa Persak and Kids First. [1001428221] [23-1890] Eric Baxter [Entered: 08/28/2023 11:33 AM]
8/28/2023DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [1] case Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. Mailed to: Emily Barnet, Jeremy W. Brinster, Cassandra A. Mitchell and Michael J. O'Brien. [1001428058] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 08/28/2023 10:39 AM]
8/28/2023Case docketed. Originating case number: 8:23-cv-01380-DLB. Case manager: REdwards. [1001428053] [23-1890] RE [Entered: 08/28/2023 10:36 AM]