Fairfax County School Board v. Linda McMahon

Court
4th Cir.
Docket number
25-2087
Filed
Terminated
Last filing
Nature of suit
2899 Other Statutes
Case
Fairfax County School Board v. Linda McMahon
Cite
Fairfax Cnty. Sch. Bd. v. McMahon, No. 25-2087 (4th Cir. filed Sept. 11, 2025)
Source
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Attorneys of record

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LINDA MCMAHON, in her official capacity as Secretary of Education of the United States · UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 6
  • Abhishek Kambli, Deputy Associate Attorney General defending the laws
  • Brett A. Shumate, Deputy Assistant Attorney General defending the laws
  • Chad Robert Mizelle defending the laws
  • Garry Daniel Hartlieb defending the laws
  • Lindsey Halligan, U. S. Attorney defending the laws
  • Matthew James Mezger, Assistant U. S. Attorney defending the laws
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 3
  • Fiona Louise Carroll
  • Lindsay Hemminger
  • Timothy John Heaphy
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND 20 OTHER STATES 21
  • Alan Wilson defending the laws
  • Austin Knudsen defending the laws
  • Brenna Bird defending the laws
  • Catherine L. Hanaway defending the laws
  • Christopher M. Carr defending the laws
  • Dave Yost defending the laws
  • Derek Brown defending the laws
  • Drew H. Wrigley defending the laws
  • Elizabeth Baker Murrill defending the laws
  • James Uthmeier defending the laws
  • Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General defending the laws
  • Keith Kautz defending the laws
  • Ken Paxton defending the laws
  • Kris W. Kobach defending the laws
  • Marty J. Jackley defending the laws
  • Michael T. Hilgers defending the laws
  • Stephen J. Cox defending the laws
  • Steve Marshall defending the laws
  • Theodore E. Rokita defending the laws
  • Tillman J. Breckenridge defending the laws
  • Tim Griffin defending the laws
NAACP · NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND, INC. 3
  • Deuel Ross
  • Katrina Feldkamp
  • Kelly Gardner
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM 2
  • Erin Morrow Hawley defending the laws
  • Natalie Deyo Thompson defending the laws
ARLINGTON GENDER IDENTITY ALLIANCE · EQUALITY VIRGINIA · NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILIES 1
  • Joseph John Wardenski
AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION 1
  • Ian Drake Prior defending the laws

Docket entries

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No.DateDescriptionDocument
101NOTICE re: Change of Law Firm Affiliation by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. [1001907039] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 01/12/2026 10:36 AM]Open(opens another site)
102NOTICE re: Change of Law Firm Affiliation by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. [1001907186] [25-2087, 25-2107] Fiona Carroll [Entered: 01/12/2026 11:52 AM]Open(opens another site)
103NOTICE re: Change of Law Firm Affiliation by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. [1001907198] [25-2087, 25-2107] Lindsay Hemminger [Entered: 01/12/2026 11:56 AM]Open(opens another site)
104MOTION by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/12/2026 ecf. [1001907224] [25-2087, 25-2107] Joshua Mitchell [Entered: 01/12/2026 12:17 PM]Open(opens another site)
105MOTION by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/12/2026 ecf. [1001907240] [25-2087, 25-2107] Breanna Smith-Bonsu [Entered: 01/12/2026 12:28 PM]Open(opens another site)
106MOTION by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/12/2026 ecf. [1001907273] [25-2087, 25-2107] Chloe Smeltzer [Entered: 01/12/2026 12:55 PM]Open(opens another site)
107ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [104], granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [105], granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [106]. Copies to all parties. [1001907579] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/12/2026 04:28 PM]Open(opens another site)
108Attorney Joshua Nathaniel Mitchell for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107, Chloe Wehnonah Smeltzer for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107, Breanna Reaby Joy Smith-Bonsu for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001907588] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/12/2026 04:33 PM]Open(opens another site)
109MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/16/2026 ecf. [1001910509] [25-2087, 25-2107] Leah DeFazio [Entered: 01/16/2026 09:52 AM]Open(opens another site)
110ORDER filed granting Leah DeFazio's Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [109]. New attorney appointed: No. Copies to all parties. [1001910771] [25-2087, 25-2107] RP [Entered: 01/16/2026 12:27 PM]Open(opens another site)
111Attorney Leah DeFazio for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001910772] [25-2087, 25-2107] RP [Entered: 01/16/2026 12:29 PM]Open(opens another site)
112COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to intervene [1001909813-2] in 25-2107. Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Mike Webb. [1001910926] [25-2107, 25-2087]--[Edited 01/16/2026 by RP - replaced to correct calendar date] RP [Entered: 01/16/2026 02:40 PM]Open(opens another site)
113MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107, 25-2087 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/16/2026 ecf. [1001911202] [25-2107, 25-2087] Michael Dingman [Entered: 01/16/2026 09:40 PM]Open(opens another site)
114APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Graham K. Bryant for Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001911245] [25-2087, 25-2107] Graham Bryant [Entered: 01/17/2026 01:56 PM]Open(opens another site)
115MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/17/2026 ecf. [1001911256] [25-2087, 25-2107] Kevin Gallagher [Entered: 01/17/2026 02:22 PM]Open(opens another site)
116ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [113], granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [115]. Copies to all parties. [1001911711] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/20/2026 01:11 PM]Open(opens another site)
117Attorney Michael Christopher Dingman for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107, Kevin Michael Gallagher for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001911713] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/20/2026 01:16 PM]Open(opens another site)
118Calendar notice sent. Nature of notice: Remote argument notifications. Date: 01/29/2026. Session Starting Time: 9:30 a.m. Check-in Time: 9:00 a.m. [1001913343] [25-2087, 25-2107] SCC [Entered: 01/22/2026 09:43 AM]Open(opens another site)
119SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001914232] . [25-2087, 25-2107] Matthew Mezger [Entered: 01/23/2026 09:46 AM]Open(opens another site)
120APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Tillman J. Breckenridge for Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001914426] [25-2087, 25-2107] Tillman Breckenridge [Entered: 01/23/2026 11:54 AM]Open(opens another site)
121SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001914986] . [25-2087, 25-2107] Garry Hartlieb [Entered: 01/24/2026 05:33 PM]Open(opens another site)
122NOTICE re: withdrawal of position in support of amicus brief by Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001914989] [25-2087, 25-2107] Tillman Breckenridge [Entered: 01/24/2026 06:09 PM]Open(opens another site)
123SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. [1001916207] . [25-2087, 25-2107] Fiona Carroll [Entered: 01/27/2026 12:36 PM]Open(opens another site)
124MOTION by Commonwealth of Virginia and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/27/2026 ecf. [1001916495] [25-2087, 25-2107] Graham Bryant [Entered: 01/27/2026 05:02 PM]Open(opens another site)
125ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [124]. Copies to all parties. [1001917061] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:21 PM]Open(opens another site)
126Attorney Graham Keith Bryant for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001917064] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:23 PM]Open(opens another site)
127ORAL ARGUMENT (Video Conference) heard before the Honorable Albert Diaz, Julius N. Richardson and Allison J. Rushing. Attorneys arguing case: Timothy John Heaphy for Appellant Fairfax County School Board and Abhishek Kambli for Appellees United States Department of Education and Linda McMahon in 25-2087, Timothy John Heaphy for Appellant Arlington School Board and Abhishek Kambli for Appellees United States Department of Education and Linda McMahon in 25-2107. Courtroom Deputy: J. Mitchell Manion. [1001917521] [25-2087, 25-2107] JM [Entered: 01/29/2026 11:00 AM]Open(opens another site)
128Attorney Jason S. Miyares for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Change of employment. [1001917820] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 01/29/2026 02:27 PM]Open(opens another site)
129COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to reconsider [1001927545-2] in 25-2107. Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Mike Webb. [1001943618] [25-2087, 25-2107] RPOpen(opens another site)
130Returned mail received re [129] court Order. What action was taken to correct address and re-serve document? No action taken at this time. [1001959063] [25-2087, 25-2107] KHOpen(opens another site)
131MOTION by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 05/15/2026 ecf. [1001979594] [25-2087, 25-2107] Abhishek KambliOpen(opens another site)
132ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [131]. Copies to all parties. [1001979814] [25-2087, 25-2107] KHOpen(opens another site)
133Attorney Abhishek Kambli for United States Department of Education and Linda McMahon in 25-2087 and United States Department of Education and Linda McMahon in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001979821] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 05/15/2026 02:38 PM]Open(opens another site)
134PUBLISHED AUTHORED OPINION filed. Originating case numbers: 1:25-cv-01432-RDA-LRV; 1:25-cv-01434-RDA-LRV. [1002075122] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/15/2026 10:54 AM]Open(opens another site)
135COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to expedite decision [35] in 25-2087, denying Motion to expedite decision [1001853418-3] in 25-2107. Copies to all parties. [1002075153] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/15/2026 11:05 AM]Open(opens another site)
136JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Vacated and remanded. Originating case numbers: 1:25-cv-01432-RDA-LRV, 1:25-cv-01434-RDA-LRV. Entered on Docket Date: 10/15/2026. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1002075243] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/15/2026 11:49 AM]Open(opens another site)
Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at 51 by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Number of pages: 45. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 10/31/2025. 1001880396 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at 52 by Arlington Gender Identity Alliance, Equality Virginia and Northern Virginia Families in 25-2087, 25-2107. Number of pages: 24. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 11/24/2025. 1001884239 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of corrected APPENDIX filed at 49 by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): 1. Total number of pages in all volumes: 461. Total number of sealed volumes: 0. Sufficient? Yes. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? No. Number of copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 10/31/2025. 1001884241 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at 74 by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107. Number of pages: 61. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 11/20/2025. 1001884244 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at 53 by NAACP and NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. in 25-2087. Number of pages: 46. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 12/01/2025. 1001886007 [25-2087, 25-2107] TW
Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at 80 by Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107. Number of pages: 23. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: 8. Received by clerk date: 12/11/2025. 1001892583 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at 88 by Fairfax County School Board and America First Legal Foundation in 25-2087, Arlington School Board and America First Legal Foundation in 25-2107. Number of pages: 31. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: 4. Received by clerk date: 12/12/2025. 1001892948 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at 95 by America First Legal Foundation in 25-2087. Number of pages: 36. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: 8. Received by clerk date: 12/16/2025. 1001894649 [25-2087, 25-2107] PB
Attorney Andrew John Block for America First Legal Foundation in 25-2087 and America First Legal Foundation in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. 1001901239 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Attorney Joshua Nathaniel Mitchell for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107, Chloe Wehnonah Smeltzer for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107, Breanna Reaby Joy Smith-Bonsu for Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087 and Arlington School Board in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. 1001907588 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Attorney Leah DeFazio for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. 1001910772 [25-2087, 25-2107] RP
Attorney Michael Christopher Dingman for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107, Kevin Michael Gallagher for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. 1001911713 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Attorney Graham Keith Bryant for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. 1001917064 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH
Attorney Jason S. Miyares for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087 and Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2107 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Change of employment. 1001917820 [25-2087, 25-2107] KH