S.W. v. Loudoun County School Board

Court
E.D. Va.
Docket number
1:25-cv-01536
Filed
Terminated
Last filing
Assigned judge
Leonie M. Brinkema
Referred judge
William E. Fitzpatrick
Nature of suit
440 Civil Rights: Other
Cause
42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
Plaintiff
Case
S.W. v. Loudoun County School Board
Cite
S.W. v. Loudoun Cnty. Sch. Bd., No. 1:25-cv-01536 (E.D. Va. filed Sept. 15, 2025)
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51TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 10-10-25, before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number [telephone number removed]. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov 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 Redaction Request due 11/24/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/23/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/21/2026.(Austin, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/23/2025)Open(opens another site)
52[VACATED PER ECF 121] SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2025 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/19/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Discovery due by 3/13/2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 10/24/25. (Attachments: # 1 Pretrial Notice, # 2 Magistrate Judge Consent Form)(pmil, ) (Entered: 10/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
53AMENDED COMPLAINT as a Matter of Course against Loudoun County School Board, filed by S.W., J.S..(Block, Andrew) (Entered: 10/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
54REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/04/2025)Open(opens another site)
55Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 53 Amended Complaint (Motion for Extension to File Responsive Pleading) by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
56Waiver of re 55 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 53 Amended Complaint (Motion for Extension to File Responsive Pleading) Waiver of Hearing by Loudoun County School Board (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
57ORDERED that Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to the Amended Complaint is GRANTED, and Defendant's filing deadline shall be extended to Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in re 55 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/6/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/06/2025)Open(opens another site)
58MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun County Sheriff's Office by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
59Memorandum in Support re 58 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun County Sheriff's Office filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
60Notice of Hearing Date set for 12/19/25 re 58 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
61NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Grace Gillespie Zick on behalf of Loudoun County School Board (Zick, Anna) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
62Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order - Pursuant to the Rule 16(b) Conference it is ordered that: Upon consideration of the representations made by the parties in the Proposed Joint Discovery Plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) (Joint Discovery Plan) (Dkt. 54) and taking note of the Scheduling Order entered in this case (Dkt. 52) the Court makes the following rulings: 1. All discovery shall be concluded by March 13, 2026. 2. The Joint Discovery Plan filed by the parties is approved, as amended herein, and shall control discovery to the extent of its application unless further modified by the court. 3. All Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) disclosures, if not already completed, shall be completed by December 3, 2025. 4. Expert disclosures required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) shall be made in accordance with the Joint Discovery Plan. Specifically, Plaintiffs expert disclosures are due by December 31, 2025. Defendants expert disclosures are due by January 30, 2026. Any rebuttal expert disclosures are due by February 13, 2026. To the extent the parties wish to modify expert deadlines, they must seek leave of court. (see Order for complete details) Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 11/21/25. (tfitz, ) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
63MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
64Memorandum in Support re 63 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
65Notice of Hearing Date December 19, 2025 re 63 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
66NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Hutcheson Goldman on behalf of Loudoun4All, LLC (Goldman, Daniel) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
67Third Party MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena by Loudoun4All, LLC. (Goldman, Daniel) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
68Memorandum in Support re 67 Third Party MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4All, LLC filed by Loudoun4All, LLC. (Goldman, Daniel) (Entered: 11/24/2025)Open(opens another site)
69MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
70Memorandum in Support in re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint, Memorandum in Support filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) Modified text at attorney's request on 11/26/2025 (triv). (Entered: 11/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
71Notice of Hearing Date December 19, 2025 re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 11/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
72Notice of Hearing Date set for 12/19/2025 re 67 Third Party MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena (Goldman, Daniel) (Entered: 11/26/2025)Open(opens another site)
73STIPULATION of Withdrawl of Subpoena to Loudoun County Sheriff's Office by J.S., S.W.. (Block, Andrew) (Entered: 12/03/2025)Open(opens another site)
74MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena to Verizon, # 2 Exhibit Subpoena to AT&T)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
75Memorandum in Support re 74 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
76Notice of Hearing Date set for 1/16/26 re 74 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/07/2025)Open(opens another site)
77Memorandum in Opposition re 63 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All filed by J.S., S.W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Block, Andrew) (Entered: 12/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
78Memorandum in Opposition re 67 Third Party MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena filed by J.S., S.W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Block, Andrew) (Entered: 12/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
79MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Repper, Brian) (Entered: 12/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
80Memorandum in Support re 79 MOTION to Intervene filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Attorney General Certification)(Repper, Brian) (Entered: 12/08/2025)Open(opens another site)
81Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jordan Kelly Carpenter and Certification of Local Counsel Brian Lawrence Repper by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Repper, Brian) (Entered: 12/09/2025)Open(opens another site)
82ORDERED that the hearing on the Motion to Dismiss scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025 be and is RESCHEDULED for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 700 (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/9/2025. (kgall) (Entered: 12/09/2025)Open(opens another site)
83Notice of Hearing Date re 79 MOTION to Intervene (Repper, Brian) (Entered: 12/09/2025)Open(opens another site)
84ORDERED that a hearing on the United States's Motion to Intervene, [Dkt. No. 79], be and is SCHEDULED for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 700. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/10/2025. (kgall) (Entered: 12/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
85ORDER granting 81 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Jordan Carpenter for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/9/2025. (swil) (Entered: 12/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
86Memorandum in Opposition re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint filed by J.S., S.W.. (Block, Andrew) (Entered: 12/10/2025)Open(opens another site)
87Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
88Waiver of re 87 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Waiver of Hearing by Loudoun County School Board (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
89STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER re: the handling and labeling of confidential information (see Order for details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 12/12/2025. (Dest) (Entered: 12/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
90ORDERED that the hearing on Defendant's Motion to Quash Subpoenas to AT&Tand Verizon (Dkt. 74) is rescheduled to December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 500; and it is further ORDERED that any opposition to the Motion shall be filed by December 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.; and it is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order on AT&T and Verizon by 12:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025 (see Order for further details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 12/12/2025. (Dest, ) (Entered: 12/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
91REPLY to Response to Motion re 63 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit School Renaming Article, # 2 Exhibit Public Comment Article)(Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/15/2025)Open(opens another site)
92NOTICE by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint (Statement of Interest) (Repper, Brian) (Entered: 12/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
93REPLY to Response to Motion re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 12/16/2025)Open(opens another site)
94Memorandum in Opposition re 74 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon filed by J.S., S.W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Verizon Letter), # 2 Exhibit B (AT&T Letter))(Block, Andrew) (Entered: 12/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
95Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick: Motion Hearing held on 12/19/2025 re 67 Third Party MOTION to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena filed by Loudoun4All, LLC, 63 MOTION to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All filed by Loudoun County School Board, 74 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon filed by Loudoun County School Board. Appearance of counsel. Motions 63, 67, 74 argued and Granted. A Protective Order is issued in response to the Motions to Quash 63 and 74 . (See Order for complete details) (Tape #FTR.)(tfitz, ) (Entered: 12/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
96For the reasons stated on the record in open court, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Quash Subpoenas to AT&T and Verizon 74, construed as a motion for a protective order under Rule 26, is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Quash Subpoena Issued to Third-Party Loudoun4 All, LLC 63, construed as a motion for a protective order under Rule 26, is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Loudoun4 All, LLC's Third-Party Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena to Loudoun4 All, LLC 67 is GRANTED; and it is fu11her ORDERED that the motions to quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena to Loudoun4 All, LLC are GRANTED with prejudice as to paragraphs 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18 and 19; and it is further ORDERED that the motions to quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena to Loudoun4 All, LLC are GRANTED without prejudice as to paragraphs 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 21 pending the Court's adjudication of the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 69); and it is further ORDERED that the motions to quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena to Loudoun4 All, LLC are GRANTED without prejudice as to paragraphs 15, 16, and 20 as Plaintiffs agreed to withdraw these requests. Dkt. 77 at 4 (see Order for complete details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 12/19/25. (tfitz, ) (Entered: 12/19/2025)Open(opens another site)
97Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Sean Royall and Certification of Local Counsel Anna G. Zick Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10666433. by Loudoun County School Board. (Zick, Anna) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
98Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Rachel Craft and Certification of Local Counsel Anna G. Zick Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10666435. by Loudoun County School Board. (Zick, Anna) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
99Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Benjamin Stark Softness and Certification of Local Counsel Anna G. Zick Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10666436. by Loudoun County School Board. (Zick, Anna) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
100Memorandum in Opposition re 79 MOTION to Intervene filed by Loudoun County School Board. (Zick, Anna) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)