6th Cir. 23-5600 Docket

L.W. v. Skrmetti 
No. 23-5600, Case History (under construction)

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Panel: Judges Jeffrey S. Sutton, Helene N. White and Amul R. Thapar

Date Filed # Docket Text
06/29/2023 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Transcript needed: y. (CAM) [Entered: 06/29/2023 10:11 AM]
06/29/2023 2 The case manager for this case is: C. Anthony Milton (CAM) [Entered: 06/29/2023 10:13 AM]
06/29/2023 3 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Joshua A. Block. Certificate of Service: 06/29/2023. [23-5600] (JAB) [Entered: 06/29/2023 12:01 PM]
06/30/2023 4 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Clark L. Hildabrand. Certificate of Service: 06/30/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 06/30/2023 08:39 AM]
06/30/2023 5 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Steven J. Griffin. Certificate of Service: 06/30/2023. [23-5600] (SJG) [Entered: 06/30/2023 09:36 AM]
06/30/2023 6 CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Steven James Griffin for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health.. Certificate of Service: 06/30/2023. [23-5600] (SJG) [Entered: 06/30/2023 10:06 AM]
06/30/2023 7 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for America First Legal Foundation by Jonathan F. Mitchell. Certificate of Service: 06/30/2023. [23-5600] (JFM) [Entered: 06/30/2023 06:21 PM]
06/30/2023 8 EMERGENCY MOTION filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health to stay injunction pending appeal. Certificate of Service: 06/30/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 06/30/2023 07:34 PM]
07/01/2023 10 **Locked** Defective Order dated 7/1/2023. Corrected order entered @ de#9. (ACB) [Entered: 07/03/2023 09:13 AM]
07/01/2023 9 ORDER filed notifying the parties of the schedule to respond to appellant’s emergency motion for a stay of the order entered by the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on June 28, 2023. The Appellees’ response shall be filed no later than 12:00 p.m., EDT, on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Any reply by Appellants shall be filed no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023. *Corrected order entered by clerk. Defective order on docket at de# 10.–[Edited 07/03/2023 by ACB] (ACB) [Entered: 07/01/2023 05:27 PM]
07/03/2023 11 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee USA by Barbara A. Schwabauer. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (BS) [Entered: 07/03/2023 12:37 PM]
07/03/2023 12 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee USA by Bonnie I. Robin-Vergeer. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (BIR) [Entered: 07/03/2023 12:39 PM]
07/03/2023 13 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Lucas J. Cameron-Vaughn. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (LC) [Entered: 07/03/2023 01:15 PM]
07/03/2023 14 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Stella Yarbrough. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (LC) [Entered: 07/03/2023 01:17 PM]
07/03/2023 15 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Cameron T. Norris. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (CTN) [Entered: 07/03/2023 01:54 PM]
07/03/2023 16 AMICUS BRIEF filed by America First Legal Foundation , with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/03/2023. [23-5600] (JFM) [Entered: 07/03/2023 04:46 PM]
07/03/2023 17 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for States of Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia by Edmund G. LaCour Jr.. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (EGL) [Entered: 07/03/2023 05:17 PM]
07/03/2023 18 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE MOTION AND BRIEF SEPARATELY. MOTION TO BE REFILED USING THIS SAME DOCKET ENTRY. BRIEF TO BE REFILED AS TYPE OF DOCUMENT “AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF”*** MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Edmund G. LaCour Jr. for States of Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/05/2023 by CAM] (EGL) [Entered: 07/03/2023 05:21 PM]
07/03/2023 19 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for States of Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia. by Alexander Barrett Bowdre. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (ABB) [Entered: 07/03/2023 05:33 PM]
07/05/2023 20 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Tara L. Borelli. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (TLB) [Entered: 07/05/2023 09:33 AM]
07/05/2023 21 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, John Doe, Jane Doe, James Doe, Ryan Roe, Rebecca Roe and Susan N. Lacy by Christopher J. Gessner. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (CJG) [Entered: 07/05/2023 10:08 AM]
07/05/2023 22 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [24]*** APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy, John Doe and Jane Doe by Sruti J. Swaminathan. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/05/2023 by CAM] (SJS) [Entered: 07/05/2023 11:11 AM]
07/05/2023 23 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [25]*** APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Rebecca Roe and Susan N. Lacy by Chase Strangio. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/05/2023 by CAM] (CS) [Entered: 07/05/2023 11:39 AM]
07/05/2023 24 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [22], filed by Ms. Sruti J. Swaminathan for James Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy and Ryan Roe is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/12/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/05/2023 11:40 AM]
07/05/2023 25 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [23], filed by Mr. Chase Strangio for James Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy and Ryan Roe is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/12/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/05/2023 11:47 AM]
07/05/2023 26 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams, Samantha Williams and Susan N. Lacy by Sruti J. Swaminathan. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (SJS) [Entered: 07/05/2023 11:56 AM]
07/05/2023 27 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Susan N. Lacy, James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Chase Strangio. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (CS) [Entered: 07/05/2023 12:11 PM]
07/05/2023 28 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Brooke Ashley Huppenthal. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (BAH) [Entered: 07/05/2023 02:00 PM]
07/05/2023 29 MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Edmund G. LaCour Jr. for States of Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia. Certificate of Service: 07/03/2023. [23-5600] (EGL) [Entered: 07/05/2023 02:45 PM]
07/05/2023 30 AMICUS BRIEF filed by AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, ID, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, SC, UT and WV , federal/state government. Certificate of Service:07/03/2023. [23-5600] (EGL) [Entered: 07/05/2023 02:48 PM]
07/05/2023 31 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Tiffany H. Bates. Certificate of Service: 07/05/2023. [23-5600] (TB) [Entered: 07/05/2023 06:18 PM]
07/06/2023 32 Copy of District Court Order filed denying motion to stay. (CAM) [Entered: 07/06/2023 08:30 AM]
07/06/2023 33 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE MOTION WITHOUT THE ATTACHED BRIEF*** MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Jonathan F. Mitchell for America First Legal Foundation. Certificate of Service: 07/06/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/06/2023 by CAM] (JFM) [Entered: 07/06/2023 09:50 AM]
07/06/2023 34 ORDER filed granting motion of amici curiae AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, ID, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, SC, UT AND WV to file amicus brief [29]. Entered by order of the court. (CAM) [Entered: 07/06/2023 10:24 AM]
07/06/2023 35 MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Jonathan F. Mitchell for America First Legal Foundation. Certificate of Service: 07/06/2023. [23-5600] (JFM) [Entered: 07/06/2023 10:35 AM]
07/06/2023 36 RECORD RECEIVED from Mr. Steven James Griffin for Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Melanie Blake, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Ralph Alvarado, Stephen Loyd, Randall E. Pearson, Phyllis E. Miller, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Deborah Christiansen, John W. Hale, John J. McGraw, Robert Ellis, James Diaz-Barriga, Jennifer Claxton and Logan Grant.
Flash Drive, Comment: Exhibits 1-B, 1-D(Video of Taylor presentation), 1-E(video of Clayton presentation) and 1-G, Sealed: None. (MH) [Entered: 07/06/2023 11:18 AM]
07/06/2023 37 RESPONSE filed regarding a motion to stay injunction pending appeal, [8]; previously filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Department of Health, Ralph Alvarado, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Melanie Blake, Stephen Loyd, Randall E. Pearson, Phyllis E. Miller, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Deborah Christiansen, John W. Hale, John J. McGraw, Robert Ellis, James Diaz-Barriga, Jennifer Claxton and Logan Grant. Response from Attorney Mr. Joshua A. Block for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service: 07/06/2023. [23-5600] (JAB) [Entered: 07/06/2023 11:45 AM]
07/06/2023 38 REPLY filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health regarding Emergency Motion for Stay of Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal Certificate of Service: 07/06/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 07/06/2023 09:47 PM]
07/07/2023 39 ORDER filed GRANTING the motion to file amicus brief [35].. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge; Helene N. White and Amul R. Thapar, Circuit Judges. (CL) [Entered: 07/07/2023 09:47 PM]
07/08/2023 44 OPINION AND NON-DISPOSITIVE JUDGMENT FILED: The motion to stay injunction pending appeal [8] filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand is GRANTED. Decision for publication. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge (AUTHORING); Helene N. White (CONCURRING/DISSENTING) and Amul R. Thapar, Circuit Judges. (CL) [Entered: 07/08/2023 11:06 AM]
07/08/2023 45 ORDER filed: Cases 23-5600 and 23-5609 are CONSOLIDATED for briefing and submission. An EXPEDITED briefing schedule is set: Appellants must file their briefs by Monday, July 24, 2023. Appellees must file their briefs by Thursday, August 10, 2023. Reply briefs shall be filed by Thursday, August 17, 2023. Amici must file by the same date as the party they support. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Entered by order of the court. [23-5600, 23-5609] (CL) [Entered: 07/08/2023 11:27 AM]
07/10/2023 46 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting briefing schedule pursuant to the court’s 07/08/2023 order: appellant brief and amici briefs supporting the appellants due 07/24/2023; appellee brief and amici briefs supporting the appellees due 08/10/2023; reply briefs due 08/17/2023. [23-5600, 23-5609] (CAM) [Entered: 07/10/2023 12:51 PM]
07/10/2023 47 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1, John Minor Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Minor Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Minor Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Minor Doe 4, John Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, John Doe 5, John Minor Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Minor Doe 6, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Minor Doe 7 and John Doe 7 in 23-5609 by Crystal Fryman. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600] (CF) [Entered: 07/10/2023 02:57 PM]
07/10/2023 48 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE AS TYPE OF DOCUMENT “AMICUS APPEARANCE”*** APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae America First Legal Foundation in 23-5600 by Jonathan F. Mitchell. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600]–[Edited 07/11/2023 by CAM] (JFM) [Entered: 07/10/2023 03:31 PM]
07/13/2023 49 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae America First Legal Foundation by Gene P. Hamilton. Certificate of Service: 07/13/2023. [23-5600] (GH) [Entered: 07/13/2023 09:41 AM]
07/13/2023 50 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, John Doe, Jane Doe, James Doe, Ryan Roe, Rebecca Roe and Susan N. Lacy by David Bethea. Certificate of Service: 07/13/2023. [23-5600] (DCB) [Entered: 07/13/2023 04:04 PM]
07/18/2023 51 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Family Research Council by Christopher Mills. Certificate of Service: 07/18/2023. [23-5600] (CEM) [Entered: 07/18/2023 12:18 PM]
07/22/2023 52 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Family Research Council , with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/22/2023. [23-5600] (CEM) [Entered: 07/22/2023 09:44 AM]
07/24/2023 53 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [56]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Billy Burleigh, Laura Perry Smalts, Laura Reynolds, KathyGrace Duncan, Amanda Stewart, and Jane Smith (pseudonym) by Joshua Kerry Payne. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/24/2023 by CAM] (JKP) [Entered: 07/24/2023 11:27 AM]
07/24/2023 54 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Kara Dansky, Women’s Declaration International USA, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (KD) [Entered: 07/24/2023 11:37 AM]
07/24/2023 55 LETTER filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health communicating dates of unavailability for oral argument: August 30, 2023; and August 31, 2023. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 07/24/2023 11:44 AM]
07/24/2023 56 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [53], filed by Mr. Joshua Kerry Payne for Billy Burleigh, Laura Perry Smalts, Laura Reynolds, KathyGrace Duncan, Amanda Stewart and Jane Smith is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/28/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/24/2023 12:04 PM]
07/24/2023 57 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Billy Burleigh, Laura Reynolds, Laura Perry Smalts, Jane Smith, Amanda Stewart and KathyGrace Duncan by Joshua Kerry Payne. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JKP) [Entered: 07/24/2023 12:40 PM]
07/24/2023 58 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [60]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Dr. James Dobson Family Institute by Andrew Nussbaum. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/24/2023 by CAM] (AMN) [Entered: 07/24/2023 03:20 PM]
07/24/2023 59 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (AMN) [Entered: 07/24/2023 03:26 PM]
07/24/2023 60 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [58], filed by Mr. Andrew M. Nussbaum for Dr. James Dobson Family Institute is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/28/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/24/2023 03:33 PM]
07/24/2023 61 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Dr. James Dobson Family Institute by Andrew Nussbaum. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (AMN) [Entered: 07/24/2023 03:46 PM]
07/24/2023 62 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Mary E. McAlister, attorney for Liz Doe, Chris Doe, Kevin Cox, Charmagne Cox, Joy Flores, Yaacov Sheinfeld, Jeanne Crowley, Ellie Swimmer, Martha S., Kristine W., Bri Miller, Helen S., with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (MEM) [Entered: 07/24/2023 03:54 PM]
07/24/2023 63 AMICUS BRIEF filed by AL, FL, GA, AR, IA, ID, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, SC, UT and WV Indiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas, federal/state government. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (EGL) [Entered: 07/24/2023 05:05 PM]
07/24/2023 64 APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. Argument Request: requested. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 07/24/2023 06:07 PM]
07/24/2023 65 AMICUS BRIEF filed by America First Legal Foundation Jonathan F. Mitchell, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JFM) [Entered: 07/24/2023 06:24 PM]
07/24/2023 66 AMICUS BRIEF filed by John J. Bursch for Alliance Defending Freedom, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JJB) [Entered: 07/24/2023 06:30 PM]
07/24/2023 67 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Alliance Defending Freedom by John J. Bursch. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JJB) [Entered: 07/24/2023 06:31 PM]
07/24/2023 68 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Alliance Defending Freedom by Jacob P. Warner. Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JPW) [Entered: 07/24/2023 06:33 PM]
07/24/2023 69 MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Joshua Kerry Payne for Billy Burleigh, Laura Perry Smalts, Laura Reynolds, KathyGrace Duncan, Amanda Stewart, and Jane Smith (pseudonym). Certificate of Service: 07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JKP) [Entered: 07/24/2023 08:21 PM]
07/24/2023 70 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Billy Burleigh, KathyGrace Duncan, Laura Reynolds, Laura Perry Smalts, Jane Smith and Amanda Stewart Joshua Kerry Payne, without parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/24/2023. [23-5600] (JKP) [Entered: 07/24/2023 08:25 PM]
07/25/2023 71 APPEARANCE filed for Appellants Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Ralph Alvarado, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health by Adam K. Mortara. Certificate of Service: 07/25/2023. [23-5600] (AKM) [Entered: 07/25/2023 08:55 AM]
07/25/2023 72 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [74] IN 23-5600***AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Women’s Declaration International USA by Kara Dansky. Certificate of Service: 07/25/2023. [23-5600, 23-5609]–[Edited 07/25/2023 by CAM] (KD) [Entered: 07/25/2023 09:13 AM]
07/25/2023 73 ***LOCKED–SEE NOTICE [75]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Liz and Chris Doe, Kevin and Charmagne Cox, Joy Flores, Yaacov Sheinfeld, Jeanne Crowley, Ellie Swimmer, Martha S., Kristine W., Bri Miller, and Helen S. by Mary E. McAlister. Certificate of Service: 07/25/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 07/25/2023 by CAM] (MEM) [Entered: 07/25/2023 09:34 AM]
07/25/2023 74 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [72], filed by Ms. Kara Dansky for Women’s Declaration International USA is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/28/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/25/2023 09:35 AM]
07/25/2023 75 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [73], filed by Ms. Mary Elizabeth McAlister for Liz Doe, Chris Doe, Kevin Cox, Charmagne Cox, Joy Flores, Yaacov Sheinfeld, Jeanne Crowley, Ellie Swimmer, Martha S., Kristine W., Bri Miller and Helen S. is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 07/28/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 07/25/2023 09:51 AM]
07/25/2023 76 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for States of Indiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas by Edmund G. LaCour Jr.. Certificate of Service: 07/25/2023. [23-5600] (EGL) [Entered: 07/25/2023 10:26 AM]
07/25/2023 77 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Charmagne Cox, Kevin Cox, Jeanne Crowley, Liz Doe, Chris Doe, Joy Flores, Bri Miller, Helen S., Martha S., Yaacov Sheinfeld, Ellie Swimmer and Kristine W. by Mary E. McAlister. Certificate of Service: 07/25/2023. [23-5600] (MEM) [Entered: 07/25/2023 11:02 AM]
07/26/2023 78 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee USA by Jonathan L. Backer. Certificate of Service: 07/26/2023. [23-5600] (JB) [Entered: 07/26/2023 09:38 AM]
07/26/2023 79 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [78], filed by Mr. Jonathan Backer for USA is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. (CAM) [Entered: 07/26/2023 09:47 AM]
07/26/2023 80 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Women’s Declaration International USA by Kara Dansky. Certificate of Service: 07/26/2023. [23-5600] (KD) [Entered: 07/26/2023 12:14 PM]
07/27/2023 81 AMICUS BRIEF filed by David E. Fowler, Thirty Family Policy Councils and The Hale Institute, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:07/27/2023. [23-5600] (DEF) [Entered: 07/27/2023 03:22 PM]
07/28/2023 82 ORDER filed granting motion to file amicus brief [69].. Entered by order of the court. (CAM) [Entered: 07/28/2023 12:07 PM]
07/28/2023 83 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Thirty Family Policy Councils and The Hale Institute by David F. Fowler. Certificate of Service: 07/28/2023. [23-5600] (DEF) [Entered: 07/28/2023 12:40 PM]
07/28/2023 84 Amicus MOTION filed by David E. Fowler Thirty Family Policy Councils and The Hale Institute to extend time to file brief. Certificate of Service: 07/28/2023. [23-5600] (DEF) [Entered: 07/28/2023 02:18 PM]
07/28/2023 85 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [83], filed by Mr. David E. Fowler for 30 Family Policy Councils and Hale Institute is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. (CAM) [Entered: 07/28/2023 02:56 PM]
08/04/2023 86 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy, John Doe, Jane Doe and James Doe by James D. Esseks. Certificate of Service: 08/04/2023. [23-5600] (JDE) [Entered: 08/04/2023 11:05 AM]
08/04/2023 87 ORDER filed granting motion to file an amicus brief [84].. Entered by order of the court. (VLP) [Entered: 08/04/2023 02:47 PM]
08/08/2023 88 VIDEO ARGUMENT SCHEDULED for 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, September 1, 2023. (JRH) [Entered: 08/08/2023 01:25 PM]
08/08/2023 89 Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Certificate of Service: 08/08/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 08/08/2023 02:29 PM
08/10/2023 90 Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Chase Strangio for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (CS) [Entered: 08/10/2023 12:20 PM]
08/10/2023 91 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars: Joanna L. Grossman; Khiara M. Bridges; Elizabeth Rona Boskey; David S. Cohen; Charlene A. Galarneau; Lisa C. Ikemoto; Yvonne Lindgren; Holly Fernandez Lynch; Maya Manian; Benjamin Mason Meier; Michelle Oberman by Kathleen Hartnett. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (KRH) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:52 PM]
08/10/2023 92 ***LOCKED–SEE DEFICIENCY NOTICE [99]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Washtenaw County (MI) Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (on behalf of 29 local governments and local government officials) by Eli Savit. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/10/2023 by CAM] (ES) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:56 PM]
08/10/2023 93 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars: Joanna L. Grossman; Khiara M. Bridges; Elizabeth Rona Boskey; David S. Cohen; Charlene A. Galarneau; Lisa C. Ikemoto; Yvonne Lindgren; Holly Fernandez Lynch; Maya Manian; Benjamin Mason Meier; Michelle Oberman by Julie Veroff. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (JV) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:56 PM]
08/10/2023 94 ***LOCKED–FILING MADE IN ERROR, BRIEF FILED WITH CONSENT. SEE AMICUS BRIEF [101]*** MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Eli Savit for Local Governments. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/11/2023 by CAM] (ES) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:58 PM]
08/10/2023 95 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars: Joanna L. Grossman; Khiara M. Bridges; Elizabeth Rona Boskey; David S. Cohen; Charlene A. Galarneau; Lisa C. Ikemoto; Yvonne Lindgren; Holly Fernandez Lynch; Maya Manian; Benjamin Mason Meier; Michelle Oberman by Zoe Helstrom. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ZH) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:59 PM]
08/10/2023 96 ***LOCKED–IF “WITH PARTIES’ CONSENT IS SELECTED DURING DOCKETING, THE BRIEF MUST STATE THAT ALL PARTIES HAVE CONSENTED TO ITS FILING. FRAP 29(a)(2)***AMICUS BRIEF filed by Eli Savit, Local Governments, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/10/2023 by CAM] (ES) [Entered: 08/10/2023 01:59 PM]
08/10/2023 97 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars: Joanna L. Grossman; Khiara M. Bridges; Elizabeth Rona Boskey; David S. Cohen; Charlene A. Galarneau; Lisa C. Ikemoto; Yvonne Lindgren; Holly Fernandez Lynch; Maya Manian; Benjamin Mason Meier; Michelle Oberman by Katelyn Kang. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (KK) [Entered: 08/10/2023 02:02 PM]
08/10/2023 98 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars: Joanna L. Grossman; Khiara M. Bridges; Elizabeth Rona Boskey; David S. Cohen; Charlene A. Galarneau; Lisa C. Ikemoto; Yvonne Lindgren; Holly Fernandez Lynch; Maya Manian; Benjamin Mason Meier; Michelle Oberman by Elizabeth Reinhardt. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ER) [Entered: 08/10/2023 02:06 PM]
08/10/2023 99 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [92], filed by Mr. Eli Savit for Washtenaw County, MI Prosecutor’s Office is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 08/11/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 02:18 PM]
08/10/2023 100 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Washtenaw County (MI) Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (on behalf of 29 local governments and local government officials) by Eli Savit. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ES) [Entered: 08/10/2023 03:05 PM]
08/10/2023 101 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Washtenaw County, MI Prosecutor’s Office Eli Savit, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ES) [Entered: 08/10/2023 03:08 PM]
08/10/2023 102 AMICUS BRIEF filed by American Academy of Pediatrics and Additional National and State Medical and Mental Health Organizations, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (YM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 03:14 PM]
08/10/2023 103 ***LOCKED–SEE DEFICIENCY NOTICE [104]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for American Academy of Pediatrics and Additional National and State Medical and Mental Health Organizations by Yuval Mor. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/10/2023 by CAM] (YM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 03:17 PM]
08/10/2023 104 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [103], filed by Ms. Yuval Mor for AMA, Association of American Medical Colleges, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, American College of Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American Pediatric Society, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, Societies for Pediatric Urology, Society for Pediatric Research, Society of Pediatric Nurses and World Professional Association for Transgender Health is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 08/11/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 03:46 PM]
08/10/2023 105 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Nursing, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, AMA, American College of Physicians, American Psychiatric Association, American Pediatric Society, Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, Societies for Pediatric Urology, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Society for Pediatric Research, Society of Pediatric Nurses, World Professional Association for Transgender Health and Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics by Yuval Mor. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (YM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 04:00 PM]
08/10/2023 106 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae States of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington by Anna Rich. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (AR) [Entered: 08/10/2023 04:54 PM]
08/10/2023 107 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Anna Rich, Amici Curiae States of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wash, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (AR) [Entered: 08/10/2023 04:56 PM]
08/10/2023 108 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Family Law and Constitutional Law Scholars by Tricia R. Herzfeld. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (TRH) [Entered: 08/10/2023 05:01 PM]
08/10/2023 109 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Family Law and Constitutional Law Scholars by Benjamin A. Gastel. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (BAG) [Entered: 08/10/2023 05:05 PM]
08/10/2023 110 ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Mr. Christopher Ernest Mills for Family Research Council. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (CEM) [Entered: 08/10/2023 05:05 PM]
08/10/2023 111 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Family Law and Constitutional Law Scholars, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (TRH) [Entered: 08/10/2023 05:12 PM]
08/10/2023 112 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Biomedical Ethics and Public Health Scholars , with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (KRH) [Entered: 08/10/2023 07:07 PM]
08/10/2023 113 ***LOCKED–SEE BRIEFING LETTER [129]*** APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Joshua A. Block for James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. Argument Request: requested. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/11/2023 by CAM] (JAB) [Entered: 08/10/2023 07:27 PM]
08/10/2023 114 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Elliot Page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Carmine Boccuzzi, Jr.. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (CDB) [Entered: 08/10/2023 07:27 PM]
08/10/2023 115 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Elliot Page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Howard Zelbo. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (HSZ) [Entered: 08/10/2023 07:32 PM]
08/10/2023 116 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Elliot Page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 for a complete list. by JD Colavecchio. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (JC) [Entered: 08/10/2023 07:37 PM]
08/10/2023 117 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Elliot Page and fifty-six other individuals. See appendix to brief for a complete list., with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (CDB) [Entered: 08/10/2023 08:19 PM]
08/10/2023 118 ***LOCKED–SEE BRIEFING LETTER [130]*** APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for USA. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. Argument Request: requested. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/11/2023 by CAM] (BS) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:00 PM]
08/10/2023 119 Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for Appellee USA. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (BS) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:02 PM]
08/10/2023 120 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for GLBTQ Legal Advocs. & Defenders; Nat’l Women’s L. Ctr.;Campaign for S. Equal.;Equality Fed.;Family Equal.;Hum. Rights Campaign Found.;Memphis Ctr. Reprod. Health;Nat’l Ctr. Transgender Equal.; OUTMemphis; S. Legal Counsel, Inc.; S. Poverty Law Ctr.; etc. by Adam G. Unikowsky. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (AGU) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:16 PM]
08/10/2023 121 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL MUST ENTER APPEARANCE FROM OWN PACER ACCOUNT*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for GLBTQ Legal Advocs. & Defenders; Nat’l Women’s L. Ctr.;Campaign for S. Equal.;Equality Fed.;Family Equal.;Hum. Rights Campaign Found.;Memphis Ctr. Reprod. Health;Nat’l Ctr. Transgender Equal.; OUTMemphis; S. Legal Counsel, Inc.; S. Poverty Law Ctr.; etc. by Chasel Lee. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/11/2023 by CAM] (AGU) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:22 PM]
08/10/2023 122 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL MUST ENTER APPEARANCE FROM OWN PACER ACCOUNT*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for GLBTQ Legal Advocs. & Defenders; Nat’l Women’s L. Ctr.;Campaign for S. Equal.;Equality Fed.;Family Equal.;Hum. Rights Campaign Found.;Memphis Ctr. Reprod. Health;Nat’l Ctr. Transgender Equal.; OUTMemphis; S. Legal Counsel, Inc.; S. Poverty Law Ctr.; etc. by Jocelyn Sitton. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/11/2023 by CAM] (AGU) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:25 PM]
08/10/2023 123 AMICUS BRIEF filed by GLBTQ Legal Advocs. & Defenders; Nat’l Women’s L. Ctr.;Campaign for S. Equal.;Equality Fed.;Family Equal.;Hum. Rights Campaign Found.;Memphis Ctr. Reprod. Health;Nat’l Ctr. Transgender Equal.; OUTMemphis; S. Legal Counsel, Inc.; S. Poverty Law Ctr.; etc., with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (AGU) [Entered: 08/10/2023 09:40 PM]
08/10/2023 124 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Stonewall Equality Limited; Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights (RFSL); RFSL Ungdom; Transammans; Seta ry / Seta rf / Seta Lgbtiq Rights in Finland; Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity by Andrew Rhys Davies. Certificate of Service: 08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ARD) [Entered: 08/10/2023 10:00 PM]
08/10/2023 125 AMICUS BRIEF filed by Stonewall Equality Limited; Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights (RFSL); RFSL Ungdom; Transammans; Seta ry / Seta rf / Seta Lgbtiq Rights in Finland; Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity, with parties’ consent. Certificate of Service:08/10/2023. [23-5600] (ARD) [Entered: 08/10/2023 10:08 PM]
08/11/2023 126 NOTIFICATION of PACER docket error for appearance form , [7036704-2],, appearance form , [7036702-2],, appearance form , [122],, appearance form , [121], filed by Mr. Adam G. Unikowsky on behalf of Jocelyn Sitton and Chasel Lee for National Women’s Law Center, Southern Poverty Law Center, Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Transgender Equality, Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, Trevor Project, Inc., GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, Campaign for Southern Equality, Equality Federation, Family Equality, OUTMemphis, Southern Legal Counsel, Inc., Tennessee Equality Project and White Coats for Trans Youth in 23-5600 and 23-5609. Attorneys must use their personal PACER account to file any document and are not permitted to use their account to file on behalf of another attorney. Please refile using your own account within 24 hours. [23-5600, 23-5609] (CAM) [Entered: 08/11/2023 09:48 AM]
08/11/2023 127 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page by Allison Caramico. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (AC) [Entered: 08/11/2023 10:11 AM]
08/11/2023 128 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page by Lindsay S. Harris. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (LH) [Entered: 08/11/2023 10:22 AM]
08/11/2023 129 BRIEFING LETTER SENT requesting brief corrections from Mr. Joshua A. Block for James Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy and Ryan Roe because documents that are electronically available on the district court docket may not be attached to the parties’ briefs. 6 Cir. R. 28(c). Corrected brief due: 08/14/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 08/11/2023 10:48 AM]
08/11/2023 130 BRIEFING LETTER SENT requesting brief corrections from Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for USA in 23-5600, 23-5609 because the brief must be signed after the conclusion. After correcting, counsel is instructed to refile in both cases. Corrected brief due: 08/14/2023. [23-5600, 23-5609] (CAM) [Entered: 08/11/2023 10:57 AM]
08/11/2023 131 ***LOCKED–SEE DEFICIENCY NOTICE [133]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page Elliot page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Z Gabriel Arkles. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/14/2023 by CAM] (ZGA) [Entered: 08/11/2023 11:48 AM]
08/11/2023 132 ***LOCKED–SEE DEFICIENCY NOTICE [133]*** AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page Elliot page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Seran Gee. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/14/2023 by CAM] (SG) [Entered: 08/11/2023 11:56 AM]
08/11/2023 133 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form , [132], and appearance form , [131], filed by Mr. Z. Gabriel Arkles for Elliot Page and Mr. Seran Gee for Elliot Page are deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. Deficiency to be corrected by 08/18/2023. (CAM) [Entered: 08/11/2023 12:00 PM]
08/11/2023 134 CORRECTED APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for USA.. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. Argument Request: requested. [23-5600] (BS) [Entered: 08/11/2023 12:14 PM]
08/11/2023 135 CORRECTED APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Joshua A. Block for James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams.. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. Argument Request: requested. [23-5600] (JAB) [Entered: 08/11/2023 12:27 PM]
08/11/2023 136 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page Elliot page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Z Gabriel Arkles. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (ZGA) [Entered: 08/11/2023 12:54 PM]
08/11/2023 137 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American College of Physicians, Association of American Medical Colleges, American Pediatric Society, Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, AMA, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Societies for Pediatric Urology, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Society for Pediatric Research, Society of Pediatric Nurses, Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Psychiatric Association by Cortlin Lannin. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (CHL) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:11 PM]
08/11/2023 138 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American College of Physicians, AMA, American Pediatric Society, American Psychiatric Association, Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., Association of American Medical Colleges, Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Society for Pediatric Research, Society of Pediatric Nurses, Societies for Pediatric Urology and World Professional Association for Transgender Health by D. Jean Veta. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (JV) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:28 PM]
08/11/2023 139 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page Elliot page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Seran Gee. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (SG) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:39 PM]
08/11/2023 140 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American College of Physicians, AMA, American Pediatric Society, American Psychiatric Association, Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., Association of American Medical Colleges, Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Society for Pediatric Research, Society of Pediatric Nurses, Societies for Pediatric Urology and World Professional Association for Transgender Health by William Isasi. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (WI) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:39 PM]
08/11/2023 141 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Elliot Page Elliot page and fifty-six other individuals. See attachment 1 to NOA for a complete list. by Sydney Duncan. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (SD) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:50 PM]
08/11/2023 142 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American College of Physicians, AMA, American Pediatric Society, American Psychiatric Association, Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc., Association of American Medical Colleges, Endocrine Society, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrine Society, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Society for Pediatric Research, Societies for Pediatric Urology, World Professional Association for Transgender Health and Society of Pediatric Nurses by Emily Mondry. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (EM) [Entered: 08/11/2023 01:51 PM]
08/11/2023 143 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, National Women’s Law Center, Campaign for Southern Equality, Equality Federation, Family Equality, Human Rights Campaign, Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, National Center for Transgender Equality, OUTMemphis, Southern Legal Counsel, Inc., Southern Poverty Law Center, Tennessee Equality Project, Trevor Project, Inc. and White Coats for Trans Youth by Jocelyn Sitton. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (JAS) [Entered: 08/11/2023 05:08 PM]
08/11/2023 144 AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, National Women’s Law Center, Campaign for Southern Equality, Equality Federation, Family Equality, Human Rights Campaign, Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, National Center for Transgender Equality, OUTMemphis, Southern Legal Counsel, Inc., Southern Poverty Law Center, Tennessee Equality Project, Trevor Project, Inc. and White Coats for Trans Youth by Chasel Lee. Certificate of Service: 08/11/2023. [23-5600] (CL) [Entered: 08/11/2023 05:25 PM]
08/14/2023 145 ***LOCKED–COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE AS TYPE OF DOCUMENT “RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL CITATION (28J)*** LETTER filed by Mr. Joshua A. Block for James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams regarding Amici Curiae American Academy of Pediatrics’ letter improper use of FRAP 28j Certificate of Service: 08/14/2023. [23-5600]–[Edited 08/14/2023 by CAM] (JAB) [Entered: 08/14/2023 11:16 AM]
08/14/2023 146 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding an , [110]. Response from Attorney Mr. Joshua A. Block for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service:08/14/2023. [23-5600] (JAB) [Entered: 08/14/2023 03:37 PM]
08/17/2023 147 REPLY BRIEF filed by Attorney Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Certificate of Service: 08/17/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 08/17/2023 05:34 PM]
08/18/2023 148 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams by Dean L. Chapman, Jr.. Certificate of Service: 08/18/2023. [23-5600] (DC) [Entered: 08/18/2023 01:05 PM]
08/21/2023 149 LETTER SENT modifying the time allotted for oral argument. (LAG) [Entered: 08/21/2023 02:33 PM]
08/21/2023 150 ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Certificate of Service: 08/21/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 08/21/2023 04:48 PM]
08/22/2023 151 ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Mr. Joshua A. Block for James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service: 08/22/2023. [23-5600] (JAB) [Entered: 08/22/2023 12:15 PM]
08/24/2023 152 ***LOCKED–DOCUMENT ONLY APPLIES TO 23-5609. COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE IN 23-5609 ONLY (MUST UNCHECK CASE 23-5600) AND FROM HIS PERSONAL PACER ACCOUNT*** APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1, John Minor Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Minor Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Minor Doe 3, John Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Minor Doe 4, John Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, John Doe 5, John Minor Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Minor Doe 6, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Minor Doe 7 and John Doe 7 in 23-5609 by Christopher F. Stoll. Certificate of Service: 08/24/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600]–[Edited 08/25/2023 by CAM] (SPM) [Entered: 08/24/2023 04:33 PM]
08/24/2023 153 ***LOCKED–DOCUMENT ONLY APPLIES TO 23-5609. COUNSEL IS INSTRUCTED TO REFILE IN 23-5609 ONLY (MUST UNCHECK CASE 23-5600)*** APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1, John Minor Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Minor Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Minor Doe 3, John Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Minor Doe 4, John Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, John Doe 5, John Minor Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Minor Doe 6, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Minor Doe 7 and John Doe 7 in 23-5609 by Shannon Minter. Certificate of Service: 08/24/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600]–[Edited 08/25/2023 by CAM] (SPM) [Entered: 08/24/2023 04:43 PM]
08/28/2023 154 NOTIFICATION regarding mandatory orientation for video arguments in the Sixth Circuit. ** This is a restricted document. If you are unable to open the attachment, contact PACER at 1-800-676-6856 and verify that your account has its “Searching Privileges” activated. ** [23-5600, 23-5609] (LAG) [Entered: 08/28/2023 02:47 PM]
08/28/2023 155 Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Stephanie Schuster for Appellees Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1, John Minor Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Minor Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Minor Doe 3, John Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Minor Doe 4, John Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, John Doe 5, John Minor Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Minor Doe 6, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Minor Doe 7 and John Doe 7 in 23-5609. Certificate of Service: 08/28/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600] (SS) [Entered: 08/28/2023 04:16 PM]
08/28/2023 156 Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Matthew Franklin Kuhn for Appellant Commonwealth of Kentucky ex rel. Attorney General Daniel Cameron in 23-5609. Certificate of Service: 08/28/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600] (MFK) [Entered: 08/28/2023 04:42 PM]
08/28/2023 157 Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Appellants Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health. Certificate of Service: 08/28/2023. [23-5600] (CLH) [Entered: 08/28/2023 05:18 PM]
08/28/2023 158 Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for Appellee USA. Certificate of Service: 08/28/2023. [23-5600] (BS) [Entered: 08/28/2023 05:21 PM]
08/28/2023 159 Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Chase Strangio for Appellees James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, L. W., Brian Williams and Samantha Williams. Certificate of Service: 08/28/2023. [23-5600] (CS) [Entered: 08/28/2023 06:10 PM]
08/29/2023 160 RESPONSE filed regarding an , [7041929-2]. Response from Attorney Ms. Stephanie Schuster for Appellees Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1, John Minor Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Minor Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Minor Doe 3, John Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Minor Doe 4, John Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, John Doe 5, John Minor Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Jane Minor Doe 6, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 7, Jane Minor Doe 7 and John Doe 7 in 23-5609. Certificate of Service:08/29/2023. [23-5609, 23-5600] (SS) [Entered: 08/29/2023 08:13 PM]
08/31/2023 161 NOTIFICATION regarding conference details for the video arguments at 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, September 1, 2023. ** This is a restricted document. If you are unable to open the attachment, contact PACER at 1-800-676-6856 and verify that your account has its “Searching Privileges” activated. ** [23-5600, 23-5609] (LAG) [Entered: 08/31/2023 11:24 AM]
09/01/2023 163 CAUSE ARGUED, (via video), by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Appellants Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Melanie Blake, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Ralph Alvarado, Stephen Loyd, Randall E. Pearson, Phyllis E. Miller, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Deborah Christiansen, John W. Hale, John J. McGraw, Robert Ellis, James Diaz-Barriga, Jennifer Claxton and Logan Grant, Ms. Barbara Schwabauer for Appellee USA and Mr. Chase Strangio for Appellees James Doe, John Doe, Jane Doe, L. W., Samantha Williams, Brian Williams, Rebecca Roe, Susan N. Lacy and Ryan Roe before Judges: Sutton, White and Thapar. (JRH) [Entered: 09/01/2023 04:27 PM]
09/06/2023 164 NOTIFICATION filed by Mr. Clark Lassiter Hildabrand for Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and Tennessee Department of Health in 23-5600 regarding Withdrawal of Counsel. Certificate of Service: 09/06/2023. [23-5600, 23-5609] (CLH) [Entered: 09/06/2023 01:02 PM]
09/21/2023 165 LETTER SENT to non party Christina Wilson, returning unfiled amicus brief. (CAM) [Entered: 09/21/2023 03:29 PM]
09/28/2023 166 OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : ORDERED that the preliminary injunctions issued in these cases are REVERSED and REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of this court. Mandate to issue. Decision for publication. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge (AUTHORING); Helene N. White (DISSENTING) and Amul R. Thapar, Circuit Judges. [23-5600, 23-5609] (LAW) [Entered: 09/28/2023 07:29 PM]
10/20/2023 167 MANDATE ISSUED with no costs taxed. (MAC) [Entered: 10/20/2023 11:55 AM]
10/20/2023 168 ORDER filed to recall mandate. (CAM) [Entered: 10/20/2023 03:17 PM]
11/03/2023 169 U.S. Supreme Court notice filed regarding a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Appellee L. W.. Supreme Court Case No:23-466, 11/01/2023. (CL) [Entered: 11/03/2023 03:16 PM]

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