Bridge v. Oklahoma State Department of Education

Court
10th Cir.
Docket number
24-6072
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Last filing
Nature of suit
3448 Civil Rights - Education
Case
Bridge v. Oklahoma State Department of Education
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Bridge v. Okla. State Dep't of Educ., No. 24-6072 (10th Cir. filed Apr. 19, 2024)
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171[11159245] Order filed by Clerk of the Court - This matter is before the court sua sponte at the direction of the panel of judges who will hear oral argument, and decide the merits of, this appeal. This matter is ABATED pending the Supreme Court's issuance of a decision in United States v. Skrmetti, No. 23-477. Within 30 days of the date - 03/20/2025 - of this order, and every 30 days thereafter, the parties shall file a joint status report advising this court of the status of the Supreme Court's proceedings in Skrmetti. Reason for abatement: SCT: 23-477. Served on 02/18/2025. [24-6072] [Entered: 02/18/2025 10:29 AM]Open(opens another site)
172[11159285] Order filed by Clerk of the Court - Appellee's Unopposed Joint Motion for Enlargement of Time for Oral Argument is denied as moot, without prejudice to renewal if the appeal is later reset for oral argument. Served on 02/18/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [24-6072] [Entered: 02/18/2025 11:34 AM]Open(opens another site)
173[11162113] Entry of appearance submitted by Sydney A.R. Foster for Amicus Curiae United States of America for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/28/2025. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072]--[Edited 02/28/2025 by DJD. Removed PDF as pleading filed 2/28/25] SF [Entered: 02/28/2025 07:36 AM]Open(opens another site)
174[11162130] Entry of appearance filed by Sydney Foster for United States of America. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/28/2025. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 02/28/2025 08:12 AM]Open(opens another site)
175[11162277] Notice of withdrawal of the United States' brief as amicus curiae filed by United States of America. Served on 02/28/2025 by email. [24-6072]--[Edited 02/28/2025 by DJD to clarify text] SF [Entered: 02/28/2025 11:55 AM]Open(opens another site)
176[11167604] Status report filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles, All Defendants-Appellees. Served on 03/20/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] DA [Entered: 03/20/2025 12:46 PM]Open(opens another site)
177[11175615] Status report filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles, All Defendants-Appellees. Served on 04/21/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] DA [Entered: 04/21/2025 11:04 AM]Open(opens another site)
178[11183517] Status report filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles, All Defendants-Appellees. Served on 05/21/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] DA [Entered: 05/21/2025 02:19 PM]Open(opens another site)
179[11190527] Status report filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles, All Defendants-Appellees. Served on 06/18/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] DA [Entered: 06/18/2025 02:40 PM]Open(opens another site)
180[11191998] Order filed by Clerk of the Court at the direction of the panel of judges assigned to consider this appeal on the merits, the abatement is lifted. The parties are directed to file supplemental briefs addressing the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Skrmetti on the issues raised in this appeal as set forth in the attached order. (Supplemental brief due 07/15/2025 for Appellants Max Miles, et al.) Served on 06/25/2025. [24-6072] [Entered: 06/25/2025 09:42 AM]Open(opens another site)
181[11197067] Appellant's supplemental brief filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. Served on 07/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 15. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] IDC [Entered: 07/15/2025 10:54 AM]Open(opens another site)
182[11197207] Minute order filed - Pursuant to the court's 06/25/2025 Order, Supplemental brief(s) due 08/04/2025 for Appellees Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Harding Independence Charter District Inc., Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. (Text Only - No Attachment) [24-6072]--[Edited 07/15/2025 by ART to add text] [Entered: 07/15/2025 01:34 PM]Open(opens another site)
183[11201607] Motion filed by Appellants Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles for attorney Devraat Awasthi to withdraw as counsel. Served on: 07/30/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] DA [Entered: 07/30/2025 04:00 PM]Open(opens another site)
184[11201617] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Attorney Devraat Awasthi's motion to withdraw as counsel. Served on 07/30/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [24-6072] [Entered: 07/30/2025 04:18 PM]Open(opens another site)
185[11202493] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma and Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 89 of Oklahoma County, Harding Independence Charter District Inc. . Served on 08/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 7. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] --[Edited 08/04/2025 by AT to add all school defendants to docket entry.] AH [Entered: 08/04/2025 12:46 PM]Open(opens another site)
186[11202604] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. Served on 08/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 15. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] ZPW [Entered: 08/04/2025 03:13 PM]Open(opens another site)
187[11212382] Oral argument notice filed. This matter is set for IN PERSON oral argument on 11/20/2025 at 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time in Courtroom II of the Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO. Arguing counsel must carefully review the attached notice. Within 10 days of today's date, arguing counsel must review the argument calendar available on the court's website, and download, complete, and e-file the required calendar form(s). Counsel for amici parties may not participate in argument without written permission from the court. Arguing counsel must check-in at the Clerk's Office 45 minutes prior to the start of arguments. [24-6072] [Entered: 09/08/2025 12:09 PM]Open(opens another site)
188[11212652] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 7. Paper copies of appellant and appellee supplemental briefs filed due 09/15/2025 by Zach Archer, Eli Bridge, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Harding Independence Charter District Inc., Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma, Sarah Lepak, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Aysha Prather, Katie Quebedeaux, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson [24-6072] [Entered: 09/09/2025 08:40 AM]Open(opens another site)
189[11213066] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. Served on 09/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] RG [Entered: 09/10/2025 07:34 AM]Open(opens another site)
190[11213273] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Harding Independence Charter District Inc. and Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma. Served on 09/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] JCC [Entered: 09/10/2025 01:17 PM]Open(opens another site)
191[11213278] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma and Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma. Served on 09/10/2025. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [24-6072] AH [Entered: 09/10/2025 01:23 PM]Open(opens another site)
192[11213288] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. Served on 09/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] GMG [Entered: 09/10/2025 01:39 PM]Open(opens another site)
193[11213631] Paper copies of State Defendants and School Defendants supplemental response briefs received. [24-6072] [Entered: 09/11/2025 01:15 PM]Open(opens another site)
194[11213894] Paper copies of appellants' supplemental brief received from Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. [24-6072] [Entered: 09/12/2025 11:20 AM]Open(opens another site)
195[11223149] Entry of appearance submitted by Rebecca Barrett, Travis D. Handler for Appellants Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles and Aysha Prather for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 10/15/2025. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 10/15/2025 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 10/15/2025][24-6072] TH [Entered: 10/15/2025 04:00 PM]Open(opens another site)
196[11223153] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Travis Handler and Ms. Rebecca Alyss Barrett for Sue Stiles, Steve Stiles, Aysha Prather, Mia Miles, Max Miles and Eli Bridge. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 10/15/2025. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 10/15/2025 04:07 PM]Open(opens another site)
197[11227154] Motion filed by Appellees Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson to enlarge time for oral argument. Served on: 10/30/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] GMG [Entered: 10/30/2025 10:32 AM]Open(opens another site)
198[11227343] Order filed by Clerk of the Court - At the direction of the panel of judges who will hear argument in and decide the merits of this appeal, Defendants’ Unopposed Joint Motion for Enlargement of Time for Oral Argument is GRANTED AS FOLLOWS. Plaintiffs will be permitted to argue for 20 minutes, and Defendants will be permitted to argue for 20 minutes. The court will allow the State Defendants and the School Defendants to split the argument time allotted to the Defendants, but the court will not divide the time for the Defendants. Served on 10/30/2025. [24-6072] [Entered: 10/30/2025 02:42 PM]Open(opens another site)
199[11230334] Due to the absence of a continuing resolution or full-year appropriation, the November 2025 Term of Court will be held via Zoom for government. Cases will be heard in the order listed on the argument calendar, which is available on the court’s website. Counsel scheduled to present oral arguments will receive the Zoom meeting link at least five days before their argument date. Please note: only counsel presenting oral arguments may join the Zoom session and must log in no later than 45 minutes before the listed start time. Audio from the oral arguments are streamed live on YouTube by clicking here. [24-6072] [Entered: 11/10/2025 02:58 PM]Open(opens another site)
200[11233480] Case argued and submitted to Judges Holmes, Murphy and McHugh. Arguing attorneys: Robert Gianchetti for Appellants and Mr. Garry Michael Gaskins, II, Mr. Adam Heavin and Mr. Justin C Cliburn for Appellees. The oral argument recording may be found on the Tenth Circuit's website within 48 hours by clicking here. [24-6072] [Entered: 11/20/2025 04:15 PM]Open(opens another site)
201[11238137] Motion filed by Appellants Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles for attorney Jon W. Davidson to withdraw as counsel. Served on: 12/09/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] JWD [Entered: 12/09/2025 06:20 PM]Open(opens another site)
202[11238173] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Attorney Jon W. Davidson's motion to withdraw as counsel for Appellants. Served on 12/10/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [24-6072] [Entered: 12/10/2025 08:09 AM]Open(opens another site)
203[11294886] Order filed by Judges Holmes, Murphy and McHugh- Parties' supplemental brief due 07/15/2026 for Zach Archer, Eli Bridge, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Harding Independence Charter District Inc., Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma, Sarah Lepak, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Aysha Prather, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson.. Served on 07/01/2026. [24-6072] [Entered: 07/01/2026 12:36 PM]Open(opens another site)
204[11295568] Motion filed by Appellants Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles to extend time to file supplemental brief until 07/29/2026. Served on: 07/06/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] RAB [Entered: 07/06/2026 09:06 AM]Open(opens another site)
205[11296040] Order filed by Judges Holmes, Murphy and McHugh granting Appellants' unopposed motion to extend time to file supplemental brief. Simultaneous supplemental briefs now due 07/29/2026 for Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Harding Independence Charter District Inc., Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. Served on 07/07/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [24-6072] [Entered: 07/07/2026 10:16 AM]Open(opens another site)
206[11303265] Appellant's supplemental brief filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. Served on 07/28/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 10. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] RAB [Entered: 07/29/2026 10:41 AM]Open(opens another site)
207[11303361] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Gentner Drummond, Sarah Lepak, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Katie Quebedeaux, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. Served on 07/29/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 10. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] GMG [Entered: 07/29/2026 12:38 PM]Open(opens another site)
208[11303449] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma and Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma. Served on 07/29/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 867. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-6072] AH [Entered: 07/29/2026 02:45 PM]Open(opens another site)
10011034996[11083451] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 04/19/2024. Docketing statement, notice of appearance, and transcript order form due 05/03/2024 for Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles, and Sue Stiles. Notice of appearance due on 05/03/2024 for Harding Independence Charter District Inc., Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State Department of Education. [24-6072] [Entered: 04/19/2024 11:28 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011035239[11083550] Minute order filed - Notice of appearance due on 05/03/2024 for Zach Archer, Donald Burdick, Genter Drummond, Independent School District No 2 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Independent School District No 40 of Cleveland County Oklahoma, Sarah Lepak, Katie Quebedeaux, Suzanne Reynolds, Trent Smith, Ryan Walters and Kendra Wesson. [24-6072] [Entered: 04/19/2024 02:50 PM]Open(opens another site)
10011043038[11087109] Docketing statement filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] IDC [Entered: 05/03/2024 10:25 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043041[11087110] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] IDC [Entered: 05/03/2024 10:28 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043047[11087113] Acknowledgment of transcript order filed by Eli Bridge, Max Miles, Mia Miles, Aysha Prather, Steve Stiles and Sue Stiles. Transcript ordered: I am not ordering a transcript because a transcript is not necessary for this appeal.. Served on: 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email. [24-6072] IDC [Entered: 05/03/2024 10:32 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043050[11087114] Entry of appearance filed by Mrs. Laura Lynn Holmgren-Ganz f and Ms. Laura L. Holmes for Independent School District No. 89 of Oklahoma County Oklahoma and Harding Independence Charter District Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 10:34 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043086[11087119] Entry of appearance filed by Isaac D Chaput for Max Miles, Mia Miles, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Eli Bridge and Aysha Prather. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 10:52 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043109[11087124] Entry of appearance filed by Robert Gianchetti for Max Miles, Mia Miles, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Eli Bridge and Aysha Prather. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 11:02 AM]Open(opens another site)
10011043243[11087183] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Harper Samuel Seldin for Sue Stiles, Steve Stiles, Aysha Prather, Mia Miles, Max Miles and Eli Bridge. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 01:10 PM]Open(opens another site)
10011043388[11087253] Entry of appearance filed by Ms. Megan Lambert for Max Miles, Mia Miles, Steve Stiles, Sue Stiles, Eli Bridge and Aysha Prather. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 02:54 PM]Open(opens another site)
10011043396[11087257] Entry of appearance filed by Devraat Awasthi for Sue Stiles, Steve Stiles, Aysha Prather, Mia Miles, Max Miles and Eli Bridge. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 02:59 PM]Open(opens another site)
10011043436[11087275] Entry of appearance filed by Zachary Paul West and Garry Michael Gaskins, II for Kendra Wesson, Ryan Walters, Trent Smith, Katie Quebedeaux, Sarah Lepak, Genter Drummond, Donald Burdick and Zach Archer. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/03/2024. Manner of Service: email [24-6072] [Entered: 05/03/2024 03:24 PM]Open(opens another site)