Georgia Southern District Court
Judge:J Randal Hall
Referred: Benjamin W Cheesbro
Case #: 6:23-cv-00040
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause28:2201 Constitutionality of State Statute(s)
Case Filed:Jun 16, 2023
Terminated:Mar 25, 2024
Last checked: Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 4:42 AM EST
Defendant
Merrick Garland
Represented By
Kuntal Cholera
Doj-Civ
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Otto Woelke Leithart
U.S. Attorney'S Office - Savannah
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Defendant
Tae Johnson
Represented By
Kuntal Cholera
Doj-Civ
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Otto Woelke Leithart
U.S. Attorney'S Office - Savannah
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Defendant
Jean King
Represented By
Kuntal Cholera
Doj-Civ
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Otto Woelke Leithart
U.S. Attorney'S Office - Savannah
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Defendant
James Mchenry
Represented By
Kuntal Cholera
Doj-Civ
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Otto Woelke Leithart
U.S. Attorney'S Office - Savannah
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Defendant
United States of America
Represented By
Kuntal Cholera
Doj-Civ
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Otto Woelke Leithart
U.S. Attorney'S Office - Savannah
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Plaintiff
Walmart Inc.
Represented By
Joseph E. Finley
Jones Day - Atl
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Hashim M. Mooppan
Jones Day
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Thomas Elliot Gaiser
Jones Day
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Docket last updated: 8 hours ago
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
39 39 appeal USCA Order Tue 09/10 3:40 PM
ORDER of USCA by Clerk granting the extension of time to file reply brief as to35 Notice of Appeal filed by Jean King, Tae Johnson, Merrick Garland, James Mchenry, United States of America. (wwp)
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
38 38 misc Transcript Request Tue 06/18 2:48 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America for proceedings held on 08/28/2023 before Judge Hall.. (Leithart, Otto)
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Wednesday, June 05, 2024
37 37 appeal USCA Case Number Wed 06/05 12:55 PM
USCA Case Number 24-11733 J for35 Notice of Appeal filed by Jean King, Tae Johnson, Merrick Garland, James Mchenry, United States of America. (jlh)
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
36 36 appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Wed 05/22 12:58 PM
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to U.S. Court of Appeals re:35 Notice of Appeal. Other Appeals: No. Judge Appealed: J. Randal Hall. Court Reporter: Lisa Davenport. Fee Paid: No. Pending COA/IFP: N/A. (csr)
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appeal FRAP Certificate of Readiness Wed 05/22 1:02 PM
F.R.A.P. Certificate of Readiness re35 Notice of Appeal. The entire record on appeal is available electronically . (csr)
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
35 35 appeal Notice of Appeal Tue 05/21 7:01 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to33 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,34 Clerk's Judgment by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America. (Cholera, Kuntal)
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Monday, March 25, 2024
34 34 order Judgment - Clerk Mon 03/25 3:10 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Walmart Inc. against United States of America, James Mchenry, Jean King, Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson. Signed on 3/25/2024. (pts)
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33 33 13 pgs order Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Mon 03/25 3:03 PM
ORDER granting7 Motion for Summary Judgment and denying Defendant's18 Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants are permanently enjoined from directly or indirectly continuing the Underlying ALJ Proceedings conducted by the DOJ's OCAHO to determine whether to impose civil penalties against Walmart for alleged violations of immigration-related recordkeeping requirements. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff and close this case. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 3/25/2024. (pts)
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Monday, March 04, 2024
32 32 notice Notice (Other) Mon 03/04 3:23 PM
NOTICE by Walmart Inc. re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supplemental Authority(Mooppan, Hashim)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit - Order for Filing
Friday, December 08, 2023
31 31 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Fri 12/08 10:17 AM
ORDER granting re30 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Thomas Elliot Gaiser terminated. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 12/8/23. (loh)
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Friday, November 17, 2023
30 30 motion Withdraw as Attorney Fri 11/17 4:02 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney T. Elliot Gaiser as Counsel by Walmart Inc.. Responses due by 12/1/2023.(Gaiser, Thomas)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit A
Thursday, November 16, 2023
utility Set/Reset Hearings Thu 11/16 9:20 AM
Set/Reset Hearings: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/27/2023 03:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro is cancelled pending further notice by the Court. (KM)
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
29 29 misc Transcript Tue 10/10 12:15 PM
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing Proceedings held on 8/28/23, before Judge JRH. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Davenport, Telephone number 706-823-6468. Tape Number: FTR. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. (Transcript Redaction Policy Issued or Click here to view[LINK:Transcript Redaction Policy] ) Redaction Request due 10/31/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/8/2024. (Davenport, Lisa)
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Friday, September 01, 2023
28 28 notice Notice (Other) Fri 09/01 4:20 PM
NOTICE by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America (Cholera, Kuntal)
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Monday, August 28, 2023
27 27 minutes Motion Hearing Tue 08/29 3:21 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge J. Randal Hall: Motion Hearing held on 8/28/2023 re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Walmart Inc. Court takes matter under advisement. (Court Reporter Lisa Davenport.) (lcw)
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Friday, August 11, 2023
26 26 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Hearing Fri 08/11 11:46 AM
ORDER granting21 MOTION for Hearing re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. A hearing on the pending motion for preliminary injunction will take place on MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 3:00 P.M. in the Second Floor Courtroom of the United States District Court located at 600 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 8/11/23. (loh)
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utility Set/Reset Hearings Fri 08/11 11:50 AM
Set/Reset Hearing: Motion Hearing re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction set for 8/28/2023 at 03:00 PM in Augusta - 2nd Floor before Chief Judge J. Randal Hall. (loh)
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Friday, August 04, 2023
25 25 order Scheduling Order Fri 08/04 10:05 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 8/15/2023. Discovery due by 11/29/2023. Motions due by 12/29/2023. Expert Witness Report (Plaintiff) due by 9/29/2023. Expert Witness Report (defendant) due by 10/29/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 8/4/23. (loh)
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notice Notice of Hearing Fri 08/04 5:07 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/27/2023 03:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. Dial-in instructions will be provided by Courtroom Deputy prior to scheduled call. (KM)
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Tuesday, August 01, 2023
24 24 respm Sur Reply Tue 08/01 11:52 PM
SUR REPLY re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America. (Cholera, Kuntal)
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23 23 notice Notice of Intent Tue 08/01 11:50 PM
NOTICE of Intent to file Sur-reply by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America. (Cholera, Kuntal)
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22 22 motion Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Tue 08/01 3:54 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Mooppan, Hashim)
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21 21 motion Hearing Tue 08/01 2:06 PM
MOTION for Hearing re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Walmart Inc.. Responses due by 8/15/2023. (Mooppan, Hashim)
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utility Motions Referred Tue 08/01 4:36 PM
MOTIONS REFERRED:22 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (thb)
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
20 20 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 07/27 7:59 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Walmart Inc.. (Mooppan, Hashim)
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Friday, July 14, 2023
19 19 notice Notice of Intent Fri 07/14 5:12 PM
NOTICE of Intent to File Reply Brief by Walmart Inc. re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Mooppan, Hashim)
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
18 18 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 07/13 6:18 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America.(Cholera, Kuntal)
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Att: 1 Affidavit
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
15 15 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 06/27 10:59 AM
ORDER granting re12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response as to7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 7/13/2023. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 6/26/23. (loh)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Tue 06/27 11:17 AM
TEXT ORDER granting5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Hashim Mooppan. Joseph Finley has entered an appearance in this case and vouches he will satisfy the obligations of local counsel, as this Court's Local Rule 83.4 requires. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on June 27, 2023. (edd)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Tue 06/27 11:18 AM
TEXT ORDER granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas Gaiser. Joseph Finley has entered an appearance in this case and vouches he will satisfy the obligations of local counsel, as this Court's Local Rule 83.4 requires. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on June 27, 2023. (edd)
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Monday, June 26, 2023
14 14 misc Litigants' Bill of Rights Mon 06/26 5:45 PM
Litigants' Bill of Rights by Walmart Inc.. (Finley, Joseph)
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Friday, June 23, 2023
13 13 1 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Fri 06/23 8:51 AM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge J. Randal Hall on 06/23/2023. (jlh)
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 06/22 12:01 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America. Responses due by 7/6/2023. (Cholera, Kuntal)
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11 11 notice Notice of Filing Thu 06/22 8:53 AM
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re:10 Notice of Appearance. (csr)
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utility Motions Referred Thu 06/22 2:04 PM
MOTIONS REFERRED:12 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. (csr)
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utility Motions No Longer Referred Thu 06/22 3:26 PM
Motions No Longer Referred:12 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (pts)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/21 5:08 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kuntal Cholera on behalf of All Defendants (Cholera, Kuntal)
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9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/21 3:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Otto Woelke Leithart on behalf of All Defendants (Leithart, Otto)
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
8 8 notice Notice of Filing Tue 06/20 8:48 AM
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re:5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (csr)
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utility Motions Referred Tue 06/20 8:54 AM
MOTIONS REFERRED:5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number AGASDC-3605477, Fee Amount $200;6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice T. Elliot Gaiser Receipt Number AGASDC-3605510, Fee Amount $200. (csr)
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Friday, June 16, 2023
7 7 motion Preliminary Injunction Fri 06/16 5:31 PM
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Walmart Inc.. Responses due by 6/30/2023.(Finley, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Daniel Brown
6 6 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 06/16 5:25 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice T. Elliot Gaiser Receipt Number AGASDC-3605510, Fee Amount $200, by Walmart Inc.. Responses due by 6/30/2023.(Finley, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Declaration in Support of Pro Hac Vice Motion,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
5 5 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 06/16 4:46 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number AGASDC-3605477, Fee Amount $200, by Walmart Inc.. Responses due by 6/30/2023.(Finley, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Declaration in Support of Pro Hac Vice Motion,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
4 4 order Rule 26(f) Order Fri 06/16 3:15 PM
RULE 26(f)ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 6/16/23. (wwp)
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3 3 service Summons Issued Fri 06/16 3:12 PM
Summons Issued as to Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America.(wwp)
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Att: 1 summons,
Att: 2 summons,
Att: 3 suimmons,
Att: 4 summons
2 2 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 06/16 3:06 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.1) by Walmart Inc. (wwp)
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1 1 7 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 06/16 2:50 PM
COMPLAINT against Merrick Garland, Tae Johnson, Jean King, James Mchenry, United States of America, filed by Walmart Inc.(wwp)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet
misc Filing Fee Received Fri 06/16 2:53 PM
Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number BGASDC - 3604721. (wwp)
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