Case: ACLU v. Grayson County, KY

4:01-cv-00202 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Filed Date: Nov. 27, 2001

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On November 27, 2001, the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Grayson County, Kentucky in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The ACLU, along with private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the Defendant's display of the Ten Commandments in the Grayson County Courthouse ("Courthouse") was unconstitutional. Specifically, the Plaintiffs claimed that this display violated the Establi…

On November 27, 2001, the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Grayson County, Kentucky in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The ACLU, along with private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that the Defendant's display of the Ten Commandments in the Grayson County Courthouse ("Courthouse") was unconstitutional. Specifically, the Plaintiffs claimed that this display violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

On May 15, 2002, the Court granted a preliminary injunction and suspended the case until a similar case, McCreary County v. ACLU of Ky., 545 U.S. 844 (2005), was ruled on by the appeals court. On March 28, 2008, the Court granted the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, and permanently enjoined the Defendant from displaying the Ten Commandments in the Courthouse. Additionally, the Plaintiffs were awarded $44,208 for legal fees and an additional $3,252.07 for costs associated with the litigation. The Court granted Defendants' motion to delay payment of these costs until the conclusion of the ensuing appeal.

On January 14, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated the District Court's decision and remanded the case to the District Court for entry of judgment in favor of the Defendant. The Court reasoned that because the Ten Commandments were displayed along with other historically significant documents (specifically, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, The Star Spangled Banner, the National Motto, the Preamble to the Kentucky Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a picture of Lady Justice) the document was being represented as a part of legal history, and not as an observance of religion.

On June 3, 2010, the District Court entered judgment for the Defendant and dismissed the case with prejudice.

Summary Authors

Joshua Arocho (6/13/2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Forester, Karl Spillman (Kentucky)

Goebel, E. Robert (Kentucky)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Friedman, David A. (Kentucky)

Attorney for Defendant

Corry, David M (Virginia)

Crampton, Stephen M (Virginia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:01-cv-00202

Docket

ACLU v. Grayson County, Ky.

Oct. 3, 2011

Oct. 3, 2011

Docket
22

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

ACLU v. Grayson County

May 15, 2002

May 15, 2002

Order/Opinion

2002 WL 1558688

61

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

ACLU v. Grayson County

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

Order/Opinion

2008 WL 859279

79

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008

Order/Opinion
83

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

Nov. 25, 2008

Nov. 25, 2008

Order/Opinion

2008 WL 5101672

88

4:01-cv-00202

Order on Motion for Stay of Enforcement Pending Appeal

Jan. 15, 2009

Jan. 15, 2009

Order/Opinion
94

08-05548

4:01-cv-00202

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Jan. 14, 2010

Jan. 14, 2010

Order/Opinion

591 F.3d 837

93

08-05548

4:01-cv-00202

Order Denying Panel Hearing

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

May 14, 2010

May 14, 2010

Order/Opinion

605 F.3d 426

97

4:01-cv-00202

Judgment

June 1, 2010

June 1, 2010

Order/Opinion

Resources

Resources related to this case
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Highlights of Ten Commandments Litigation

American Civil Liberties Union

Background information and ACLU timeline for Ten Commandments Cases. October 12, 2004

Oct. 12, 2004

https://www.aclu.org/...

Docket

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Last updated March 25, 2026, 4:58 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Nov. 27, 2001

COMPLAINT filed and (Summons(es) issued) filing fee pd - receipt # 3012017 (PRM) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

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2 Nov. 29, 2001

ORDER by Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr. Case referred to Mag Judge E. R. Goebel for determination of nondispositive matters (cc: all counsel and Mag. Judge Goebel) [Entry Date: 11/29/01] (PRM) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

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3 Dec. 17, 2001

MOTION by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to stay all proceedings pending resolution of similar case pending on appeal ; order tendered (PRM) (Entered: 12/17/2001)

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4 Dec. 17, 2001

MOTION by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon for attorney Erik W. Stanley to appear pro hac vice (PRM) (Entered: 12/17/2001)

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5 Dec. 17, 2001

MOTION by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon for attorney Mathew D. Staver to appear pro hac vice (PRM) (Entered: 12/17/2001)

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8 Dec. 17, 2001

MOTION by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith for preliminary injunction ; Memorandum in Support; order tendered (PJH) (Entered: 12/19/2001)

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6 Dec. 18, 2001

ORDER by Mag Judge E. R. Goebel granting motion for attorney Erik W. Stanley to appear for dfts pro hac vice [4-1] (cc: all counsel) [Entry Date: 12/18/01] (PJH) (Entered: 12/18/2001)

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7 Dec. 18, 2001

ORDER by Mag Judge E. R. Goebel granting motion for attorney Mathew D. Staver to appear for dfts pro hac vice [5-1] (cc: all counsel) [Entry Date: 12/18/01] (PJH) (Entered: 12/18/2001)

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Dec. 18, 2001

FILE SUBMITTED to ERG (PJH)

Dec. 18, 2001

FILE RETURNED (PJH)

9 Dec. 26, 2001

MOTION by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to answer complaint and to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to respond to motion for preliminary injunction ; order tendered (PJH) (Entered: 12/26/2001)

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10 Dec. 26, 2001

RESPONSE (NO OBJECTION) by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith to [5-1], to [4-1] (PJH) (Entered: 12/28/2001)

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11 Dec. 28, 2001

RESPONSE (OBJECTION) by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith to motion to stay all proceedings pending resolution of similar case pending on appeal [3-1] ; order tendered (PJH) (Entered: 01/22/2002)

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12 Jan. 7, 2002

RESPONSE (OBJECTION) by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith to motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to answer complaint [9-1] and to motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to respond to motion for preliminary injunction [9-2] ; order tendered (PJH) (Entered: 01/09/2002)

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13 Jan. 18, 2002

REPLY by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to response to motion to stay all proceedings pending resolution of similar case pending on appeal [3-1] (PJH) (Entered: 01/18/2002)

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14 Jan. 18, 2002

REPLY by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to response to motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to answer complaint [9-1], motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to respond to motion for preliminary injunction [9-2] (PJH) (Entered: 01/18/2002)

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Jan. 22, 2002

FILE SUBMITTED to ERG (EAS)

Jan. 22, 2002

FILE SUBMITTED to JHM (EAS)

15 Feb. 13, 2002

ORDER by Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr. denying motion to stay all proceedings pending resolution of similar case pending on appeal [3-1]; granting motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to answer complaint [9-1]; granting motion to extend time by 20 days after ruling on Motion to Stay to respond to motion for preliminary injunction [9-2]; dfts' response to plas' motion for preliminary injunction ddl set for 3/5/02 (cc: all counsel) [Entry Date: 2/13/02] (PJH) (Entered: 02/13/2002)

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Feb. 13, 2002

FILE RETURNED (EAS)

16 Feb. 22, 2002

NOTICE OF RELATED DECISION by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith (PJH) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

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17 March 5, 2002

ANSWER by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to complaint [1-1] (PJH) (Entered: 03/05/2002)

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18 March 5, 2002

RESPONSE (OBJECTION) by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon to motion for preliminary injunction [8-1] ; order tendered (PJH) (Entered: 03/05/2002)

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19 March 12, 2002

NOTICE OF RELATED DECISION by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith (PJH) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

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20 March 15, 2002

NOTICE by defendant KY Grayson County, defendant Gary Logsdon of supplemental authority (PJH) (Entered: 03/15/2002)

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21 March 18, 2002

REPLY by plaintiff American Civil Liber, plaintiff Raymond Harper, plaintiff Ed Meredith to response to motion for preliminary injunction [8-1] (PJH) (Entered: 03/20/2002)

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March 26, 2002

FILE SUBMITTED to JHM (EAS)

May 13, 2002

FILE RETURNED (EAS)

22 May 15, 2002

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER by Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr. granting motion for preliminary injunction [8-1]; CASE STAYED pending appeal to the 6th Circuit (cc: all counsel) [Entry Date: 5/15/02] (PJH) (Entered: 05/15/2002)

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23 Oct. 15, 2002

NOTICE by defendants of related decision (PJH) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

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24 Jan. 7, 2004

ORDER by Joseph H. McKinley Jr. on 1/6/04; Status Report due by 1/21/2004.(PJH) (Entered: 01/07/2004)

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25 Jan. 13, 2004

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith. (PJH) (Entered: 01/13/2004)

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26 Jan. 15, 2004

PLAINTIFFS' STATUS REPORT by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc. ; Raymond Harper ; Ed Meredith. (PJH) (Entered: 01/15/2004)

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27 Jan. 21, 2004

DEFENDANTS' STATUS REPORT by Grayson County, Kentucky ; Gary Logsdon. (PJH) (Entered: 01/22/2004)

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28 June 23, 2004

STATUS REPORT by Plaintiffs. (MLG) (Entered: 06/25/2004)

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29 June 23, 2004

MOTION Extend Stay re 22 Order Staying Case, by plaintiffs. Responses due by 7/12/2004 (Attachments: #(1) Proposed Order)(MLG) (Entered: 06/25/2004)

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30 July 7, 2004

ORDER by Joseph H. McKinley Jr. on 7/1/04 granting 29 Motion to extend stay (PJH) (Entered: 07/07/2004)

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31 July 12, 2004

RESPONSE to Motion re 29 MOTION to Extend Stay by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. (PJH) (Entered: 07/12/2004)

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32 July 13, 2004

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail (DN 30)sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith. (PJH) (Entered: 07/14/2004)

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33 Jan. 27, 2006

NOTICE of Change of Address by Erik W. Stanley, Mathew D. Staver (JBM) (Entered: 01/30/2006)

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34 Sept. 5, 2006

ORDER by E. Robert Goebel on 8/31/06; case no longer stayed. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 10/4/2006. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 10/10/2006 at 9:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel.cc:Counsel, KL, PH(JBM) (Entered: 09/05/2006)

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35 Sept. 25, 2006

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 34 . Mail sent to Caroline Griffith. (JBM) (Entered: 09/25/2006)

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36 Oct. 5, 2006

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith, Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. (Friedman, David) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

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37 Oct. 16, 2006

ORDER for proceedings held before E. Robert Goebel : Scheduling Conference held on 10/10/2006. Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosure due by 10/31/2006. Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 2/1/2007. Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 3/1/2007. Amended Pleadings due by 3/1/2007. Joinder of Parties due by 3/1/2007. Discovery due by 4/30/2007. Dispositive and Daubert Motion due by 7/2/2007. Telephonic Status Conference set for 5/2/2007 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel. See Order for specifics. cc:Counsel, Case Manager & Secretary to USMJ Goebel (LMW) (Entered: 10/16/2006)

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38 Nov. 13, 2006

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re DN 37 sent to Caroline Laurie. (CSD) (Entered: 11/13/2006)

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40 Nov. 13, 2006

NOTICE of Change of Address by Erik W. Stanley (JBM) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

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39 Nov. 14, 2006

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 37 . Mail sent to Caroline Griffith (JBM) (Entered: 11/14/2006)

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May 2, 2007

Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel : TelephonicStatus Conference held on 5/2/2007. (JBM)

41 May 4, 2007

ORDER by Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel on 5/4/07; Orial motion for additional time to complete discovery GRANTED. Daubert Motion due by 8/20/2007. Discovery due by 6/18/2007. Dispositive Motions due by 8/20/2007.cc:Counsel, PH(JBM) (Entered: 05/04/2007)

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42 May 17, 2007

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 41 . Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith. (JBM) (Entered: 05/17/2007)

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43 Aug. 20, 2007

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon.Responses due by 9/4/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support # 2 Affidavit of Gary Logsdon in support of Motion for Summary Judgment# 3 Proposed Order) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

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44 Aug. 20, 2007

NOTICE by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Filing Deposition of Raymond Harper in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Deposition of Raymond Harper) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

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45 Aug. 20, 2007

MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith.Responses due by 9/4/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of summary judgment motion# 2 Proposed Order granting summary judgment) (Friedman, David) (Entered: 08/20/2007)

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46 Sept. 4, 2007

RESPONSE to Motion re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon.Replies due by 9/18/2007. (Stanley, Erik) Additional attachment(s) added on 9/7/2007 (Mayfield, Jason). (Entered: 09/04/2007)

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47 Sept. 6, 2007

NOTICE by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon re 46 Response to Motion of filing Proposed Order on Motions for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 09/06/2007)

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48 Sept. 7, 2007

RESPONSE to Motion re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith.Replies due by 9/21/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order # 2 Affidavit Exhibit A - Affidavit of Raymond Harper# 3 Exhibit B - Opinion Order in ACLU v. Garrard County) (Sharp, William) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

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49 Sept. 12, 2007

MOTION for Stephen M. Crampton to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 65, receipt number 596081.by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon.Responses due by 10/1/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

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50 Sept. 12, 2007

MOTION for David M. Corry to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 65, receipt number 596097.by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon.Responses due by 10/1/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

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51 Sept. 14, 2007

ORDER by Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel on 9/13/07; granting 50 Motion for attorney David M. Corry to Appear Pro Hac Vice cc:Counsel, PH(JBM) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

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52 Sept. 14, 2007

ORDER by Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel on 9/13/07; granting 49 Motion for Stephen M. Crampton to Appear Pro Hac Vice cc:Counsel, PH (JBM) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

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53 Sept. 18, 2007

DEPOSITION by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. Related document: 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith, American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Deposition of Sandra Farris# 2 Exhibit Deposition of Presto Gary# 3 Exhibit Deposition of Raymond Harper# 4 Exhibit Deposition of Damon Hornback# 5 Exhibit Deposition of Gary Logsdon# 6 Exhibit Deposition of Rev. Chester Shartzer) (Sharp, William) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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54 Sept. 18, 2007

REPLY to Response to Motion re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. (Sharp, William) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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55 Sept. 18, 2007

NOTICE by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Minutes from Fiscal Court meeting - Sept.18, 2001# 2 Exhibit Minutes of Fiscal Court meeting - Sept.28, 2001# 3 Exhibit Foundations Explanation document) (Sharp, William) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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56 Sept. 21, 2007

REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - District Court opinion in ACLU v. Rowan County) (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 09/21/2007)

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57 Oct. 23, 2007

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Withdraw Erik W. Stanley as Associated Counsel) by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon.Responses due by 11/13/2007 (Stanley, Erik) (Entered: 10/23/2007)

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58 Nov. 2, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by William E. Sharp on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith (Sharp, William) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

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59 Jan. 9, 2008

ORDER granting 57 Motion for attorney Erik W. Stanley to Withdraw as Attorney for defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Robert Goebel on 1/9/08. cc:counsel, PH (JBM) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

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60 Jan. 31, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith re: 59 (JBM) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

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61 March 28, 2008

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 43 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 45 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment. A Judgment will be entered consistent with this Opinion. Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 3/27/08. cc:counsel (JBM)

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62 March 28, 2008

JUDGMENT in favor of plaintiffs against defendants.cc:counsel (JBM) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

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63 April 7, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 61 and 62 . Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith (JBM) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

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64 April 18, 2008

MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith Responses due by 5/6/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Friedman declaration and time and costs records, # 2 Affidavit Sharp declaration and time records, # 3 Affidavit Tachau declaration, # 4 Proposed Order) (Friedman, David) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/12/2008: # 5 Memorandum in Support) (JBM). (Entered: 04/18/2008)

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65 April 21, 2008

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 06440000000000700402. (Corry, David) (Entered: 04/21/2008)

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April 21, 2008

Remark: Copy of 65 Notice of Appeal and docket sheet mailed via US mail to all non-registered ECF counsel of record. (JBM)

66 April 28, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith re: Appeal packet sent on 4/21/08 (JBM) (Entered: 04/28/2008)

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67 May 5, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion re 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Grayson County, Kentucky. Replies due by 5/19/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Corry, David) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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68 May 5, 2008

MOTION for Leave to file fees brief by Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith Responses due by 5/23/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit fees brief (erroneously omitted from fees motion), # 2 Proposed Order granting leave to file fees brief) (Friedman, David) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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May 6, 2008

USCA Case Number 08-5548 for 65 Notice of Appeal filed by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. Case manager: Patricia Elder (JBM)

69 May 12, 2008

ORDER granting 68 Motion for Leave to file legal Memorandum. Defendant shall have 15 days (plus three for mail) to file response, Plaintiff's shall have 11 days (plus three for mail) to file reply.. Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 5/12/08. (Said memorandum has been attached to subject motion by the Court.) cc:counsel (JBM) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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70 May 14, 2008

MOTION to Stay by Defendant Grayson County, Kentucky Responses due by 6/2/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Crampton, Stephen) (Entered: 05/14/2008)

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71 May 21, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 69 . Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith (JBM) (Entered: 05/21/2008)

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72 May 30, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 69 Order on Motion for Leave to, 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Defendant Grayson County, Kentucky Responses due by 6/9/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Crampton, Stephen) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/2/2008: # 2 MOTION) (JBM). (Entered: 05/30/2008)

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73 June 2, 2008

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: PDF re 72 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Crampton, Stephen) Modified text on 6/2/2008 (JBM). (Entered: 06/02/2008)

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74 June 2, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion re 70 MOTION to Stay filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. Replies due by 6/16/2008. (Sharp, William) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/4/2008: # 1 Proposed Order) (JBM). (Entered: 06/02/2008)

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75 June 3, 2008

NOTICE by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith re 74 Response to Motion (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sharp, William) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

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76 June 6, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion re 72 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 69 Order on Motion for Leave to, 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 69 Order on Motion for Leave to, 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. Replies due by 6/20/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sharp, William) (Entered: 06/06/2008)

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77 June 10, 2008

ORDER granting 72 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees shall be due 15 days after their motion for stay is ruled upon, unless this matter has been stayed. Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 6/10/08. cc:counsel (JBM) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

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78 June 17, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith re: 77 (JBM) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

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79 June 26, 2008

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 70 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 6/26/08. cc:counsel (JBM)

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80 July 11, 2008

AMENDED RESPONSE to 64 Motion for Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs filed by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon; re: Response 67 to motion. (Crampton, Stephen) Modified links on 7/14/2008 (Mayfield, Jason). (Entered: 07/11/2008)

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81 July 16, 2008

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 79 . Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith (JBM) (Entered: 07/16/2008)

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82 July 25, 2008

REPLY to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. (Sharp, William) (Entered: 07/25/2008)

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83 Nov. 26, 2008

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 64 Motion for Attorney Fees. Plaintiff's are entitled to an award of fees in the amount of $44,208 and an award of costs in the amount of $3,252.07; Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 11/25/08. cc:counsel (JBM)

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84 Dec. 15, 2008

MOTION to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award Pending Appeal by Defendants Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon Responses due by 1/2/2009 (Crampton, Stephen) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/17/2008: # 1 Proposed Order) (JBM). (Entered: 12/15/2008)

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85 Dec. 17, 2008

PROPOSED ORDER re 84 MOTION to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award Pending Appeal by Defendant Grayson County, Kentucky Responses due by 1/5/2009 (Crampton, Stephen) Modified text/terminated motion on 12/17/2008 (JBM). (Entered: 12/17/2008)

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86 Jan. 2, 2009

RESPONSE to Motion re 84 MOTION to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award Pending Appeal, 85 MOTION to Stay re 84 MOTION to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award Pending Appeal Proposed Order filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, Inc., Raymond Harper, Ed Meredith. Replies due by 1/16/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order denying stay as moot) (Friedman, David) (Entered: 01/02/2009)

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87 Jan. 13, 2009

REPLY re 84 MOTION to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award Pending Appeal In Support of Motion to Stay Enforcement of Fee Award filed by Grayson County, Kentucky, Gary Logsdon. (Crampton, Stephen) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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88 Jan. 15, 2009

ORDER ON MOTION FOR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT PENDING APPEAL granting 84 Motion to Stay. Enforcement of the award of attorney's fees and costs in this matter is STAYED pending conclusion of appeal.. Signed by Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr on 1/15/09. cc:counsel (JBM) (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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89 March 2, 2009

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 88 . Mail sent to Caroline Laurie Griffith (JBM) (Entered: 03/02/2009)

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90 Nov. 16, 2009

NOTICE Filing of Attorneys Lien by Fernandez Haynes & Kohn PLLC (Fernandez, Maria) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Kentucky

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 27, 2001

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

ACLU

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

Grayson County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Establishment Clause

Other Dockets:

Western District of Kentucky 4:01-cv-00202

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 08-05548

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

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