First Amendment Coalition et al v. Chiu et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Northern District Court, Case No. 3:24-cv-08343-RFL
District Judge Rita F. Lin, presiding
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No Logo Volokh, Eugene, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "Eugene Volokh"

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space John David Loy +1 619 701 3993 dloy@firstamendmentcoalition.org

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Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jt Morris +1 215 717 3473 jt.morris@thefire.org
Space Zachary T Silver +1 215 717 3473 zach.silver@thefire.org
Space Adam Blair Steinbaugh +1 215 717 3473 adam@thefire.org
No Logo First Amendment Coalition, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Adam Blair Steinbaugh +1 215 717 3473 adam@thefire.org
Space Jt Morris +1 215 717 3473 jt.morris@thefire.org
Space Zachary T Silver +1 215 717 3473 zach.silver@thefire.org
Space John David Loy +1 619 701 3993 dloy@firstamendmentcoalition.org
No Logo Virginia LaRoe, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space John David Loy +1 619 701 3993 dloy@firstamendmentcoalition.org

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Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Zachary T Silver +1 215 717 3473 zach.silver@thefire.org
Space Adam Blair Steinbaugh +1 215 717 3473 adam@thefire.org
Space Jt Morris +1 215 717 3473 jt.morris@thefire.org
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No Logo David Chiu, Defendant

Represented by City and County of San Francisco

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Kaitlyn M. Murphy +1 415 554 3867 +1 415 554 3837 kaitlyn.murphy@sfcityatty.org
No Logo Rob Bonta, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Shiwon Choe +1 415 510 3835 shiwon.choe@doj.ca.gov
Attributes
Office San Francisco
Filed 11/22/2024
Jury Demand None
Demand
Nature of Suit 440 - Civil Rights: Other
Cause Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Disposition
County San Francisco
Terminated
Origin 1
Reopened
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Other Court Case None
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Legal Document 36 Filed: 12/20/2024, Entered: 12/20/2024 statement
Statement of Recent Decision Relevant to Dkt. Nos. 17, 20, 30 by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A: Doe v. Substack, Inc. - Dec. 13, 2024 Order Denying Plaintiff John Doe's Motion Seeking Permission for Plaintiff to Proceed Under a Fictitious Name)(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/20/2024)
  • Attachment 1 Exhibit A: Doe v. Substack, Inc. - Dec. 13, 2024 Order Denying Plaintiff John Doe's Motion Seeking Permission for Plaintiff to Proceed Under a Fictitious Name
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Legal Document 35 Filed: 12/20/2024, Entered: 12/20/2024 Notice of withdrawal of motion
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to File Provisionally Under Seal Portions of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Documents (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/20/2024)
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Legal Document 34 Filed: 12/19/2024, Entered: 12/19/2024 Order on StipulationCourt Filing
ORDER by Judge Rita F. Lin granting [33] Stipulation for Entry of Preliminary Injunction and to Extend Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2024)
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Legal Document 33 Filed: 12/16/2024, Entered: 12/16/2024, Terminated: 12/19/2024 stipulation
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER for Entry of Preliminary Injunction and to Extend Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint filed by Rob Bonta. (Choe, Shiwon) (Filed on 12/16/2024)
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Blank 32 Filed: 12/13/2024, Entered: 12/13/2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
NOTICE of Appearance filed by John David Loy on behalf of First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe (Loy, John) (Filed on 12/13/2024)
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Blank 31 Filed: 12/12/2024, Entered: 12/12/2024 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER. The City may file a reply to the [30] Opposition. If they chose to do so, any reply shall be filed by December 23, 2024. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on December 12, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfllc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2024)
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Legal Document 30 Filed: 12/11/2024, Entered: 12/11/2024 Opposition/Response to Motion
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re [17] Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions Of Plaintiffs Motion For A Preliminary Injunction And Related Documents (Ecf Nos. 11-3 Through 11-21) To Preserve The Status Quo ) filed byFirst Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in opposition to administrative motion to seal, # (2) Proposed Order denying administrative motion to seal)(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/11/2024)
  • Attachment 1 Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in opposition to administrative motion to seal
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Legal Document 29 Filed: 12/11/2024, Entered: 12/11/2024 Redacted Document
REDACTION to [20] Order,,,, [11] First Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Portions of Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and Portions of Exhibits by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration Second Redacted Version of Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2 (Redacted), # (4) Exhibit 3 (Redacted), # (5) Exhibit 4 (Redacted), # (6) Exhibit 5 (Redacted), # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7 (Redacted), # (9) Exhibit 8 (Redacted), # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10, # (12) Exhibit 11)(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/11/2024)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings
Set/Reset Deadlines as to [11] and [27] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 12/16/2024. Replies due by 12/23/2024. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2024)
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Blank 28 Filed: 12/9/2024, Entered: 12/9/2024 Order on StipulationCourt Filing
ORDER by Judge Rita F. Lin granting [26] Stipulation. The time for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint is extended to 21 days after this Court issues an order adjudicating Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. Defendants shall file any opposition to the motion for a preliminary injunction by December 16, 2024, and Plaintiffs shall file any reply in support of its motion by December 23, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfllc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2024)
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Legal Document 27 Filed: 12/6/2024, Entered: 12/6/2024, Terminated: 12/19/2024 Motion for Preliminary InjunctionCourt Filing
Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. Motion Hearing set for 1/14/2025 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 15, 18th Floor before Judge Rita F. Lin. Responses due by 12/16/2024. Replies due by 12/23/2024. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/6/2024)
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Legal Document 26 Filed: 12/6/2024, Entered: 12/6/2024, Terminated: 12/9/2024 stipulation
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint and Setting Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Rob Bonta. (Choe, Shiwon) (Filed on 12/6/2024)
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Legal Document 25 Filed: 12/6/2024, Entered: 12/6/2024 Renotice motion hearing
Renotice motion hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction [11-4] filed byFirst Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/6/2024)
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Legal Document 24 Filed: 12/6/2024, Entered: 12/6/2024 statement
Statement of Recent Decision by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A: Matsumoto v. Labrador, No. 23-3787 (9th Cir. Dec. 2, 2024))(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/6/2024)
  • Attachment 1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Matsumoto v. Labrador, No. 23-3787 (9th Cir. Dec. 2, 2024
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Electronic Filing Error
*** CORRECT event to be selected is under Motions and Related Filings*** Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety. Re:[25] Renotice motion hearing filed by Virginia LaRoe, First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/6/2024) Modified on 12/6/2024 (cv, COURT STAFF).
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Blank 23 Filed: 12/5/2024, Entered: 12/5/2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Shiwon Choe on behalf of Rob Bonta (Choe, Shiwon) (Filed on 12/5/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 12/4/2024, Entered: 12/4/2024 Order on Motion for Pro Hac ViceCourt Filing
ORDER by Judge Rita F. Lin granting [9] Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to JT Morris. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 12/4/2024, Entered: 12/4/2024 Order on Motion for Pro Hac ViceCourt Filing
ORDER by Judge Rita F. Lin granting [6] Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Zachary Silver. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2024)
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Blank 20 Filed: 12/4/2024, Entered: 12/4/2024 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER. Defendant City Attorney David Chiu's [17] Administrative Motion to Seal Portions of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Related Documents to Preserve the Status Quo (Chiu's Motion to Seal) concedes that portions of Plaintiff's motion and related documents should be unsealed. By December 11, 2024, Plaintiff is ORDERED to file (1) a revised version of its Preliminary Injunction Motion and Related Documents on the docket, with redactions limited to those portions requested to be sealed in Chiu's Motion to Seal, and (2) either a response or non-opposition to Chiu's Motion to Seal. Plaintiff shall also re-notice its preliminary injunction motion for hearing in accordance with this Court's Standing Order and Scheduling Notes, and in light of the urgent relief requested, may contact the Courtroom Deputy if seeking to set hearing on a date currently closed to new matters. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on December 4, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rfllc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2024) Modified on 12/9/2024 (rfllc1, COURT STAFF).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 12/4/2024, Entered: 12/4/2024 summons returned executed
SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Amendment Coalition, Virginia LaRoe, Eugene Volokh. Rob Bonta served on 11/25/2024, answer due 12/16/2024. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/4/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 12/4/2024, Entered: 12/4/2024 summons returned executed
SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Amendment Coalition, Virginia LaRoe, Eugene Volokh. David Chiu served on 11/25/2024, answer due 12/16/2024. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/4/2024)
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Legal Document 17 Filed: 12/2/2024, Entered: 12/2/2024 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions Of Plaintiffs Motion For A Preliminary Injunction And Related Documents (Ecf Nos. 11-3 Through 11-21) To Preserve The Status Quo filed by David Chiu. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Kaitlyn Murphy, # (2) Proposed Order)(Murphy, Kaitlyn) (Filed on 12/2/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 12/2/2024, Entered: 12/2/2024 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by David Chiu.. (Murphy, Kaitlyn) (Filed on 12/2/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 12/2/2024, Entered: 12/2/2024 Order Reassigning CaseCourt Filing
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Rita F. Lin for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras.. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(ark, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2024)
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Blank 14 Filed: 12/2/2024, Entered: 12/2/2024 Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text OnlyCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 12/2/2024, Entered: 12/2/2024 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe.. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 12/2/2024)
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Blank 12 Filed: 11/25/2024, Entered: 11/25/2024 Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination
CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs/Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge by 12/2/2024. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/25/2024)
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Legal Document 11 Filed: 11/25/2024, Entered: 11/25/2024, Terminated: 12/20/2024 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
First Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Portions of Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and Portions of Exhibits filed by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in support of administrative motion to file provisionally under seal portions of: motion for preliminary injunction and supporting memorandum, declaration of Adam Steinbaugh, and Exhibits 2-5 and 7-9, # (2) Proposed Order Proposed Order on Administrative Motion to Seal, # (3) Unredacted Version of Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (4) Redacted Version of Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (5) Declaration Unredacted Version of Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (6) Declaration Redacted Version of Declaration of Adam Steinbaugh in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (7) Exhibit Exhibit 1, # (8) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 2, # (9) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 2, # (10) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 3, # (11) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 3, # (12) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 4, # (13) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 4, # (14) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 5, # (15) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 5, # (16) Exhibit Exhibit 6, # (17) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 7, # (18) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 7, # (19) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 8, # (20) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 8, # (21) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 9, # (22) Exhibit Redacted Version of Exhibit 9, # (23) Exhibit Exhibit 10, # (24) Exhibit Exhibit 11, # (25) Declaration Declaration of Virginia LaRoe, # (26) Declaration Declaration of Eugene Volokh, # (27) Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # (28) Certificate/Proof of Service)(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 11/25/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 11/25/2024, Entered: 11/25/2024 Certificate of Interested Entities
Rule 7.1 Disclosures by First Amendment Coalition (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 11/25/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024, Terminated: 12/4/2024 Motion for Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20079039.) filed by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Morris, Jt) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Summons issued
Summons Issued as to Rob Bonta. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Summons issued
Summons Issued as to David Chiu. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024, Terminated: 12/4/2024 Motion for Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20078860.) filed by First Amendment Coalition, Eugene Volokh, Virginia LaRoe. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Silver, Zachary) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines
Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 2/13/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/20/2025 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Blank 4 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Case Assigned by IntakeCourt Filing
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 12/6/2024. (smc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Proposed Summons
Proposed Summons. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Proposed Summons
Proposed Summons. (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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Legal Document 1 Filed: 11/22/2024, Entered: 11/22/2024 Complaint
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-20078349.). Filed by First Amendment Coalition, Virginia LaRoe, Eugene Volokh. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet Attachment)(Steinbaugh, Adam) (Filed on 11/22/2024)
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