Documents in John Doe v. Catholic Relief Services
Court documents in the archive for this case, each with the description the archive holds and a link to the original where there is one. Documents are listed by docket entry; an attachment sits under its entry, marked with the entry number and its own number (12-3 is the third attachment to entry 12). 45 documents.
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| 23 | MOTION by United States to intervene, to extend filing time for opening brief until October 6, 2025.. Date and method of service: 08/21/2025 ecf. [1001827383] [25-1569] Lowell Sturgill [Entered: 08/21/2025 03:30 PM] | 4 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 24 | ORDER filed granting Motion to intervene [23]. Copies to all parties. [1001827777] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 08/22/2025 09:23 AM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 33 | (ENTRY RESTRICTED) BRIEF by Catholic Relief Services. Type of Brief: OPENING.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty Univ., Inc., No. 25-1228: Title VII religious employer exemption, ecclesiastical abstention, scope of RFRA; Gen. Conf. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735: constitutionality of MFEPA's religious employer exemption.. [1001835623] [25-1569]--[Edited 09/17/2025 by CH--see ECF 55] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 09/04/2025 09:13 PM] | 101 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 39-1 | Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 35 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 39-1 | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Cardinal Newman Society, Association of Christian Schools Int'l, American Association of Christian Schools, Association of Classical Christian Schools, Association for BiblicalAmicus Brief | 35 | ||
| 55 | Corrected BRIEF by Catholic Relief Services. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty Univ., Inc., No. 25-1228: Title VII religious employer exemption, ecclesiastical abstention, scope of RFRA; Gen. Conf. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735: constitutionality of MFEPA's religious employer exemption. [1001841195] [25-1569] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 09/13/2025 04:50 PM] | 101 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 72 | ORDER filed granting Motion by US to suspend briefing [71]. Copies to all parties. [1001853488] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 10/02/2025 03:20 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 75 | Joint MOTION by John Doe, Catholic Relief Services and US and State of Maryland to amend/correct Appeal Briefing Schedule. Date and method of service: 11/20/2025 ecf. [1001881287] [25-1569] Eve Hill [Entered: 11/20/2025 03:11 PM]MOTION Amend/Correct | 6 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 76 | ORDER filed granting Motion to amend/correct briefing schedule [75]. Intervenor brief of US due 12/02/2025. Intervenor brief of State of Maryland due: 01/02/2026. Response brief due: 01/02/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001881508] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 11/20/2025 04:45 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 77 | INTERVENOR BRIEF by US. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001886799] [25-1569] Lowell Sturgill [Entered: 12/02/2025 01:34 PM]Brief for Intervenor the United States of America | 42 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 81 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Catholic Relief Services to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001894683] [25-1569] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 12/16/2025 01:07 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 99 | (ENTRY RESTRICTED) BRIEF by State of Maryland. Type of Brief: RESPONSE.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735 (church autonomy; constitutionality of MFEPA); Zinski v. Liberty University, No. 25-1581 (church autonomy; application of Title VII to religious organizations).. [1001902395] [25-1569]--[Edited 01/20/2026 by CH--see ECF 134 ] Joshua Segal [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:56 PM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 49 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 101 | Docket correction requested from John Doe. Re: [100] memorandum response brief. Access to memorandum response brief has been restricted to case participants. [1001902705] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:58 AM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 103-1 | BRIEF by John Doe. Type of Brief: RESPONSE.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty University, Inc., No. 25-1581 (church autonomy; application of Title VII to religious organizations), and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735 (church autonomy; constitutionality of MFEPA). [1001902811] [25-1569]--[Edited 01/05/2026 by CH--to upload disclosure statement] Eve Hill [Entered: 01/05/2026 10:57 AM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 105 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 104-1 | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations as Amici Curiae Supporting Appellee. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty University, Inc., No. 25-1581 (church autonomy; application of Title VII to religious organizations), and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735 (church autonomy; constitutionality of MFEPA).. [1001906142] [25-1569] Jennifer Samuels [Entered: 01/09/2026 10:34 AM]Amicus Curiae Brief | 29 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 107 | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and National Employment Lawyers Association. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty University, No. 25-1228 raises issues about religious defenses in Title VII, RFRA, and the First Amendment. General Conf. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735 religious defenses in Title VII, MFEPA, RFRA, & 1st Amendment. [1001906355] [25-1569] Carolyn Wheeler [Entered: 01/09/2026 01:28 PM]Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 42 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 110-1 | Amicus Curiae Brief | 33 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 110-2 | Affidavit of Robin B. Wagner | 23 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 110-3 | Notice of Appearance | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 111 | (ENTRY RESTRICTED) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc--[Edited 01/12/2026 by CH--to correct dockedt text as to party]--[Edited 01/12/2026 by CH--to correct dockedt text as to party]. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1001906741] [25-1569]--[Edited 01/15/2026 by CH--see ECF 127] Gregory Nevins [Entered: 01/09/2026 11:56 PM]Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 26 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 112 | Docket correction requested from State of Maryland. Re: [99] brief. Access to brief has been restricted to case participants. [1001907026] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/12/2026 10:31 AM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 115 | Docket correction requested from Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service. Re: [110] amicus curiae brief. Access to amicus curiae brief has been restricted to case participants. [1001907628] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/12/2026 04:55 PM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 118 | APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Elizabeth J. Bower for National Women's Law Center and Fourteen Additional Organizations. [1001907658] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/12/2026 05:36 PM]Appearance of counsel | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 125 | RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Andrew Martin Nussbaum for Maryland Catholic Conference and Catholic Benefits Association for failure to file paper copies. Paper copies due 01/20/2026. [1001909756] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:21 AM]Rule 46 notice issued | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 129 | MOTION by Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service file addendum/attachment to Amicus Brief.. Date and method of service: 01/15/2026 ecf. [1001910383] [25-1569] Adam Farra [Entered: 01/15/2026 07:12 PM]Local Rule 28(b) Motion for Leave to File Addendum | 29 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 130 | ORDER filed granting Motion to file amicus curiae brief [126] Amicus brief due: Appearance form due on 01/20/2026 from Gregory R. Nevins. Copies to all parties. [1001910754] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/16/2026 12:11 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 144 | COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to file addendum/attachment [129]. Copies to all parties. [1001914881] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/23/2026 04:44 PM]Court order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 145 | ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief (DE 133). Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001915319] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/26/2026 10:56 AM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 147 | NOTICE ISSUED to Equality California, FreeState Justice, JUSTICE IN AGING, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Incorporated, Legal Aid at Work, MWELA, National Employment Law Project, National Employment Lawyers Association, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, National Women's Law Center and Fourteen Additional Organizations, Religious and Civil-Rights Organizations, Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders, Inc., Silver Spring United Methodist Church and The Public Justice Center requesting response to similar case(s) question.[1001915404]. Response to similar case notice due 01/29/2026. [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/26/2026 11:57 AM]Notice issued requesting response to Similar Case inquiry | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 148-1 | Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 35 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 149 | ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief (DE 148). Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001916258] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:21 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 150 | APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Adam H. Farra for Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service. [1001916263] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:27 PM]Appearance of counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 151 | NOTICE ISSUED to Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service requesting response to similar case(s) question.[1001916269].. Response to similar case notice due 01/30/2026. [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:30 PM]Notice issued requesting response to Similar Case inquiry | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 152 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001916330] [25-1569] Adam Farra [Entered: 01/27/2026 02:15 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 157 | RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Adam H. Farra for Current and Former Employees of Catholic Relief Service for failure to file paper copies. 3 additional paper copies due 02/02/2026. [1001916942] [25-1569] RP [Entered: 01/28/2026 01:58 PM]Rule 46 notice issued | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 161 | RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Gregory R. Nevins for Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Incorporated for failure to file response/answer to similar case notice. [1001918267] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:30 AM]Rule 46 notice issued | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 162 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Incorporated to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001918671] [25-1569] Gregory Nevins [Entered: 01/30/2026 03:37 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 163 | (ENTRY RESTRICTED) MEMORANDUM REPLY BRIEF by Catholic Relief Services. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001919444] [25-1569]--[Edited 02/02/2026 by CH--see ECF 165] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 02/02/2026 02:28 PM]Memorandum reply brief (no paper copies required) | 37 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 164 | Docket correction requested from Catholic Relief Services. Re: [163] memorandum reply brief. Access to memorandum reply brief has been restricted to case participants. Paper copies required. [1001919492] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 02/02/2026 02:51 PM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 165 | (ENTRY RESTRICTED) Corrected BRIEF by Catholic Relief Services. Type of Brief: REPLY.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001919513] [25-1569]--[Edited 02/03/2026 by CH--see ECF 167] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 02/02/2026 03:14 PM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 37 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 166 | Errata sheet for briefs by Catholic Relief Services. Identify brief: REPLY. Corrected electronic brief must be filed separately by counsel. [1001919710] [25-1569] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 02/02/2026 05:26 PM]Errata sheet for briefs | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 167 | Corrected BRIEF by Catholic Relief Services. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Zinski v. Liberty Univ., Inc., No. 25-1228: Title VII religious employer exemption, ecclesiastical abstention, scope of RFRA; Gen. Conf. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Horton, No. 25-1735: constitutionality of MFEPA's religious employer exemption.. [1001919712] [25-1569] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 02/02/2026 05:31 PM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 37 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 172 | NOTICE re: Supplemental Authority by John Doe. [1002004142] [25-1569] Eve Hill [Entered: 06/25/2026 04:47 PM]Notice of Supplemental Authority | 5 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 173 | SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Catholic Relief Services. [1002007411] . [25-1569] Joseph Dugan [Entered: 07/01/2026 11:26 AM]Supplemental authorities response | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 175 | JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Affirmed in part, dismissed in part. Originating case number: 1:20-cv-01815-JRR. Entered on Docket Date: 10/16/2026. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1002076269] [25-1569] CH [Entered: 10/16/2026 11:26 AM]Judgment order filed | 3 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external |
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