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New filing: "E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity (Dep't of Defense - Book removal/EO 14168, 14185, 14190 - school libraries)"
Doc #17: MOTION by Department of Defense Education Activity, Peter Brian Hegseth and…

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The entry's text: MOTION by Department of Defense Education Activity, Peter Brian Hegseth and Beth Schiavino-Narvaez in 25-2497, 26-1002 to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until March 13, 2026.. Date and method of service: 02/04/2026 ecf. [1001920886] [25-2497, 26-1002] Maxwell Baldi [Entered: 02/04/2026 11:39 AM]
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #92: REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 Plaintiff's MOTION to Proceed by Pseudonym/Anonymously re 1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support filed…

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The entry's text: REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 Plaintiff's MOTION to Proceed by Pseudonym/Anonymously re 1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Kurt Vonnegut Estate, The. (Reymann, David) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
February 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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I'm now following E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity (Dep't of Defense - Book removal/EO 14168, 14185, 14190 - school libraries):

Filed: Dec. 22, 2025

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January 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #88: NOTICE OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P.…

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The entry's text: NOTICE OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at consents@utd.uscourts.gov or mail to the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Defendants Ashley Anderson, Michelle Barber, Brent Bills, Christina Boggess, Amanda Bollinger, Randy Boothe, Joann Brinton, Derek Brown, Larene Cox, Cindy Bishop Davis, Davis School District, Jennie Earl, Charlotte Fife-Jepperson, Brigit Gerrad, Elizabeth Grant, Emily Green, Heidi Gunn, Rod Hall, Craig Hammer, Molly Hart, Kristen Hogan, Richard Holmes, Matt Hymas, Bryan Jensen, Cole Kelley, Joseph Kerry, Carol Barlow Lear, Dan Linford, Amanda Longwell, Alisa Mercer, Julie Powell, Emily Price, Sarah Reale, Annie Romano, Nate Salazar, Salt Lake City School District, Craig Seegmiller, Burke Staheli, Joani Stevens, David Stirland, Utah State Board of Education, Ron Wade, Washington School District, Bryce Williams, Leann Wood, Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen Hopkins, Kurt Vonnegut Estate, The, Amy Reed. Form due by 2/11/2026. (mh) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #91: RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen…

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The entry's text: RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen Hopkins, Kurt Vonnegut Estate, The, Amy Reed. (mh) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #89: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers…

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The entry's text: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendants Ashley Anderson, Michelle Barber, Brent Bills, Christina Boggess, Amanda Bollinger, Randy Boothe, Joann Brinton, Derek Brown, Larene Cox, Cindy Bishop Davis, Davis School District, Jennie Earl, Charlotte Fife-Jepperson, Brigit Gerrad, Elizabeth Grant, Emily Green, Heidi Gunn, Rod Hall, Craig Hammer, Molly Hart, Kristen Hogan, Richard Holmes, Matt Hymas, Bryan Jensen, Cole Kelley, Joseph Kerry, Carol Barlow Lear, Dan Linford, Amanda Longwell, Alisa Mercer, Julie Powell, Emily Price, Sarah Reale, Annie Romano, Nate Salazar, Salt Lake City School District, Craig Seegmiller, Burke Staheli, Joani Stevens, David Stirland, Utah State Board of Education, Ron Wade, Washington School District, Bryce Williams, Leann Wood, Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen Hopkins, Kurt Vonnegut Estate, The, Amy Reed. (mh) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #90: Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 5 Plaintiff's MOTION to Proceed by Pseudonym/Anonymously re 1 Complaint, and Memorandum in…

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The entry's text: Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 5 Plaintiff's MOTION to Proceed by Pseudonym/Anonymously re 1 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Ashley Anderson, Michelle Barber, Brent Bills, Christina Boggess, Amanda Bollinger, Randy Boothe, Joann Brinton, Derek Brown, Larene Cox, Cindy Bishop Davis, Davis School District, Jennie Earl, Charlotte Fife-Jepperson, Brigit Gerrad, Elizabeth Grant, Emily Green, Heidi Gunn, Rod Hall, Craig Hammer, Molly Hart, Kristen Hogan, Richard Holmes, Matt Hymas, Bryan Jensen, Cole Kelley, Joseph Kerry, Carol Barlow Lear, Dan Linford, Amanda Longwell, Alisa Mercer, Julie Powell, Emily Price, Sarah Reale, Annie Romano, Nate Salazar, Salt Lake City School District, Craig Seegmiller, Burke Staheli, Joani Stevens, David Stirland, Utah State Board of Education, Ron Wade, Washington School District, Bryce Williams, Leann Wood. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting and Denying in Part Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym)(Dupree, Jason) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New filing: "Crookshanks v. Elizabeth School District (Colorado - Book removal - school libraries)"
Doc #105: [11249126] Motion filed by Appellant Elizabeth School District to dismiss case. Served on: 01/20/2026. Manner of…

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The entry's text: [11249126] Motion filed by Appellant Elizabeth School District to dismiss case. Served on: 01/20/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1105] JFM [Entered: 01/20/2026 05:04 PM]
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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New filing: "Crookshanks v. Elizabeth School District (Colorado - Book removal - school libraries)"
Doc #106: [11249263] Order filed by Phillips, McHugh and Federico granting appellant's motion to dismiss case. Served on…

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The entry's text: [11249263] Order filed by Phillips, McHugh and Federico granting appellant's motion to dismiss case. Served on 01/21/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-1105] Final order to be found in case termination entry. [Entered: 01/21/2026 09:49 AM]
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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New filing: "Crookshanks v. Elizabeth School District (Colorado - Book removal - school libraries)"
Doc #107: [11249266] Dismissed;Terminated on the merits after submissions without oral hearing; Written, unsigned,…

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The entry's text: [11249266] Dismissed;Terminated on the merits after submissions without oral hearing; Written, unsigned, unpublished;. Judges Phillips, McHugh and Federico. Mandate to issue. [25-1105] [Entered: 01/21/2026 09:51 AM] Thumbnail of page 1 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 2 of the PDF linked above.
January 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #61: Summons Issued Electronically as to Larene Cox. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Larene Cox. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #62: Summons Issued Electronically as to Ron Wade. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Ron Wade. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #63: Summons Issued Electronically as to Nate Salazar. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Nate Salazar. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #52: Summons Issued Electronically as to Joann Brinton. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Joann Brinton. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #40: Summons Issued Electronically as to Salt Lake City School District. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Salt Lake City School District. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #83: Modification of Docket re 82 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Error: The document should have been filed using the…

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The entry's text: Modification of Docket re 82 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Error: The document should have been filed using the event "MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer". Correction: The event type for the motion and the docket entry text have been modified to reflect correct event. No Further Action is needed. (sg) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #54: ERRATA to 1 Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen Hopkins,…

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The entry's text: ERRATA to 1 Complaint, filed by Plaintiffs Elana K. Arnold, Parent Doe #1, Student Doe #1, Parent Doe #2, Student Doe #2, Ellen Hopkins, Kurt Vonnegut Estate, The, Amy Reed . (Attachments: # 1 Errata Complaint)(Ford, Thomas ) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #57: Summons Issued Electronically as to Heidi Gunn. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Heidi Gunn. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #31: Summons Issued Electronically as to Washington School District. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Washington School District. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #39: Summons Issued Electronically as to Matt Hymas. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Matt Hymas. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #77: Summons Issued Electronically as to Craig Hammer. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Craig Hammer. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #79: Summons Issued Electronically as to David Stirland. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to David Stirland. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #74: Summons Issued Electronically as to Charlotte Fife-Jepperson. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Charlotte Fife-Jepperson. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #59: Summons Issued Electronically as to Julie Powell. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Julie Powell. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) Modified on 1/14/2026 (kec). (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #56: Summons Issued Electronically as to Emily Price. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an…

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The entry's text: Summons Issued Electronically as to Emily Price. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kec) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM