Documents in Fairfax County School Board v. Linda McMahon
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). 130 documents.
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| 43 | COURT ORDER filed consolidating case 25-2107 with 25-2087; granting Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Fairfax County [35]; granting Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Arlington School Board [1001853418-3] in 25-2107; deferring action on Motion to expedite decision filed by Appellant Fairfax County School Board [35] in 25-2087, deferring action on Motion to expedite decision filed by Appellant Arlington School Board [1001853418-3] in 25-2107; denying Motion to hold case in abeyance [42] in 25-2087, denying Motion to hold case in abeyance [1001857978-2] in 25-2107. Opening brief and appendix due 10/20/2025. Response brief due 11/19/2025. Reply brief, if any, due 12/05/2025. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001858554] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/10/2025 01:23 PM]Court order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 44 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to Motion [1001858081-2], Motion [1001858081-3], Motion [1001858081-4]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001859610] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 10/14/2025 02:25 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to motion or request) | 9 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 45 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education to Motion to intervene [1001858081-2], Motion for injunctive relief pending appeal [1001858081-3], Motion for other relief [1001858081-4]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001859636] [25-2107] Matthew Mezger [Entered: 10/14/2025 02:42 PM] | 8 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 48 | Docket correction requested from Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Re: [47] appendix. Access to appendix has been restricted to case participants. [1001864034] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/21/2025 12:31 PM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 49 | Corrected JOINT APPENDIX by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Digital media exhibit volume? NoExhibit | 461 | ||
| 49 | Corrected JOINT APPENDIX by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001864329] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 10/21/2025 03:20 PM]JOINT APPENDIX | 461 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 50 | Docket correction requested from Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Alliance Defending Freedom in 25-2107. Re: [46] brief. Access to brief has been restricted to case participants. Corrected opening brief due: 10/28/2025. [1001865728] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/23/2025 02:24 PM]Docket correction requested | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 51 | Corrected BRIEF by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001866180] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 10/24/2025 11:29 AM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 45 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 52-1 | Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 24 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 52-2 | Corporate Disclosure Statement | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 53-1 | Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 45 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 53-2 | Appearance of Counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 54 | DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by NAACP and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. in 25-2087, 25-2107. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001868406] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/28/2025 04:29 PM]Disclosure statement | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 55 | APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for NAACP and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001868410] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/28/2025 04:30 PM]Appearance of counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 56 | DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Equality Virginia in 25-2087, 25-2107. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001868411] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/28/2025 04:32 PM]Disclosure statement | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 57 | ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief [52]. Appearance form due on 10/31/2025 from Joseph John Wardenski. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001868431] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/28/2025 04:43 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 58 | ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief [53]. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001868452] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/28/2025 04:54 PM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 59 | APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Joseph J. Wardenski for Equality Virginia, Arlington Gender Identity Alliance and Northern Virginia Families in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001868462] [25-2087, 25-2107] Joseph Wardenski [Entered: 10/28/2025 05:01 PM]Appearance of counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 60 | Amended DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and NAACP in 25-2087, 25-2107. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001868888] [25-2087, 25-2107] Deuel Ross [Entered: 10/29/2025 12:29 PM]Disclosure statement | 5 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 61 | CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the January 27-30, 2026, argument session. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 11/05/2025. Any required additional copies of briefs and joint appendices are due 11/05/2025. [1001869218] [25-2087, 25-2107] NS [Entered: 10/29/2025 04:12 PM]Case tentatively calendared for oral argument | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 62 | NOTICE ISSUED to Arlington Gender Identity Alliance, Equality Virginia, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Northern Virginia Families, Alliance Defending Freedom, Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County School Board and Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, Arlington Gender Identity Alliance, Equality Virginia, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Northern Virginia Families, Alliance Defending Freedom, Commonwealth of Virginia, Arlington School Board and Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2107 requesting response to similar case(s) question. [1001869331]. Response to similar case notice due 11/03/2025. [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 10/29/2025 05:05 PM]Notice issued requesting response to Similar Case inquiry | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 63 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Alliance Defending Freedom in 25-2087, 25-2107 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. [1001871088] [25-2087, 25-2107] Natalie Thompson [Entered: 10/31/2025 06:32 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 63 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Alliance Defending Freedom in 25-2087, 25-2107 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raNotice | 1 | ||
| 64 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107 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. [1001871178] [25-2087, 25-2107] Matthew Mezger [Entered: 11/03/2025 08:09 AM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 65 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Commonwealth of Virginia in 25-2087, 25-2107 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. [1001871633] [25-2087, 25-2107] Kevin Gallagher [Entered: 11/03/2025 12:59 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 66 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by NAACP and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. in 25-2087, 25-2107 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. [1001871679] [25-2087, 25-2107] Deuel Ross [Entered: 11/03/2025 01:23 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 67 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 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. [1001871776] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 11/03/2025 03:03 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 68 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Equality Virginia, Arlington Gender Identity Alliance and Northern Virginia Families in 25-2087, 25-2107 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. [1001872000] [25-2087, 25-2107] Joseph Wardenski [Entered: 11/03/2025 06:30 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to Similar Case notice) | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 70-1 | MOTION by America First Legal Foundation Amicus Supporting Appellee-Defendant to file amicus brief. Date and method of service: 11/19/2025 ecfAmicus Brief | 5 | ||
| 70-1 | Motion for Leave to File Amicus | 5 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 70-2 | Brief of Amicus America First Legal | 35 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 70-2 | MOTION by America First Legal Foundation Amicus Supporting Appellee-Defendant to file amicus brief. Date and method of service: 11/19/2025 ecfAmicus Brief | 35 | ||
| 70-3 | MOTION by America First Legal Foundation Amicus Supporting Appellee-Defendant to file amicus brief. Date and method of service: 11/19/2025 ecfAmicus Brief | 2 | ||
| 70-3 | Corporate Disclosure Statement | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 70-4 | Appearance of Counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 70-4 | MOTION by America First Legal Foundation Amicus Supporting Appellee-Defendant to file amicus brief. Date and method of service: 11/19/2025 ecfAmicus Brief | 1 | ||
| 71 | NOTICE ISSUED to Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 requesting response to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [70] Response due: 11/24/2025.[1001880429]. [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:12 PM]Notice issued requesting response to motion | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 72 | CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TYPE-VOLUME LIMITATIONS by America First Legal Foundation in 25-2087, 25-2107. Related documents: [70] Motion to approve/authorize [1001880624] [25-2087, 25-2107] Andrew Block [Entered: 11/19/2025 03:18 PM]Certificate of compliance with type-volume limitations | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 73 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE/SERVICE LIST by America First Legal Foundation in 25-2087, 25-2107. Related documents: [70] Motion to approve/authorize [1001880628] [25-2087, 25-2107] Andrew Block [Entered: 11/19/2025 03:20 PM]Certificate of service/Service list | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 74 | BRIEF by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001880794] [25-2087, 25-2107] Matthew Mezger [Entered: 11/19/2025 05:02 PM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 61 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 75 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to notice requesting response [71]. Nature of response: in oppositionNotice | 11 | ||
| 75 | RESPONSE/ANSWER by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107 to notice requesting response [71]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001883002] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 11/24/2025 02:33 PM]RESPONSE/ANSWER (to motion or request) | 11 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 79 | RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Deuel Ross for NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. and NAACP in 25-2087, 25-2107 for failure to file paper copies. Paper copies due 12/01/2025. [1001884245] [25-2087, 25-2107] KH [Entered: 11/25/2025 05:32 PM]Rule 46 notice issued | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 80 | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Commonwealth of Virginia in 25-2087, 25-2107. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001884256] [25-2087, 25-2107] Kevin Gallagher [Entered: 11/25/2025 07:35 PM]Amicus Curiae/Intervenor Brief | 23 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 81 | ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief (COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND 20 OTHER STATES). Appearance form due on 12/01/2025 from Kevin Michael Gallagher. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001884448] [25-2087, 25-2107] RP [Entered: 11/26/2025 09:50 AM]Order filed | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 82 | CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 01/29/2026. Session Starting Time: 9:30 a.m. Check-in Time: at least one hour before the first scheduled argument of the day. Forms due within 7 calendar days. [1001884480] [25-2087, 25-2107] SCC [Entered: 11/26/2025 09:59 AM]Case calendared for oral argument | 2 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 83 | ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Linda McMahon and United States Department of Education in 25-2087, 25-2107. Counsel arguing: Abhishek Kambli. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. .. [1001884665] [25-2087, 25-2107] Matthew Mezger [Entered: 11/26/2025 11:32 AM]Oral argument acknowledgment | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 85 | ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Counsel arguing: Timothy J. Heaphy. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001884844] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 11/26/2025 01:50 PM]Oral argument acknowledgment | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 86 | APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Kevin M. Gallagher for Commonwealth of Virginia and 20 other states in 25-2087, 25-2107. [1001885055] [25-2087, 25-2107] Kevin Gallagher [Entered: 11/26/2025 05:35 PM]Appearance of counsel | 1 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external | |
| 88 | BRIEF by Fairfax County School Board in 25-2087, Arlington School Board in 25-2107. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001889482] [25-2087, 25-2107] Timothy Heaphy [Entered: 12/05/2025 02:42 PM]BRIEF (formal briefs not under seal) | 31 | View here · Original(opens another site)PDF, external |