Case: Hussein v. County of St. Louis

4:14-cv-01410 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Aug. 14, 2014

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Case Summary

The ACLU filed this federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Missouri on August 14, 2014, a few days after the police shooting of Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri, and during the days of protests that followed. The lawsuit was brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the County of St. Louis, Missouri, and the City of Ferguson. The lawsuit claimed that people photographing and recording police actions in ‪Ferguson‬ have a First Amendment right to do so. The…

The ACLU filed this federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Missouri on August 14, 2014, a few days after the police shooting of Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri, and during the days of protests that followed. The lawsuit was brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the County of St. Louis, Missouri, and the City of Ferguson. The lawsuit claimed that people photographing and recording police actions in ‪Ferguson‬ have a First Amendment right to do so. The day after the case was filed, the parties reached a recorded agreement: ‬

Parties acknowledge and agree that the media and members of the public have a right to record public events without abridgement unless it obstructs the activity or threatens the safety of others, or physically interferes with the ability of law enforcement officers to perform their duties.

Agreement 1. This agreement substituted for a Temporary Restraining Order.

The ACLU filed a First Amended Complaint on November 12, 2014. This added a Due Process claim, alleging that defendants' interference with individuals who are photographing or recording at public places, but who are not interfering with law enforcement, fails to provide them with a reasonable opportunity to understand what conduct is prohibited, and "authorizes and encourages arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement." First Am. Compl. 6. On November 14, the ACLU also filed for a Preliminary Injunction.

On November 20 and 21, the plaintiff asked the court to approve consent judgments between the plaintiff and each of the three named defendants--the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the County of St. Louis, Missouri, and the City of Ferguson. On November 21, the District Court (Judge John A. Ross) granted all three orders.

The orders for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the County of St. Louis permanently enjoin those institutions from "interfering with individuals who are photographing or recording at public places but who are not threatening the safety of others or physically interfering with the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties." See Order Granting Joint Mot. to Relief (as to Missouri State Highway Patrol); Order Granting Joint Mot. to Relief (as to County of St. Louis).

This differs from the language in the order directed at the City of Ferguson. That order provides that the City and its employees or agents

shall not enforce or threaten to enforce any rule, policy, or practice that grants law enforcement officers the authority or discretion to arrest, threaten to arrest, or interfere with any individual, including any member of the media or member of the public photographing or recording in public places unless that person is threatening the safety of others or physically interfering with the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties.

Order Granting Joint Mot. to Relief (as to City of Ferguson).

Although these orders resolved the case, the court specifically retained jurisdiction to enforce all three orders.

On March 6, 2015, the plaintiff and third-party movants filed a motion for order to show cause requesting the court to order the city of Ferguson to show cause why it should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the consent judgment when it arrested someone for recording the arrest of a protestor. On April 27, 2016, the court denied the motion because the court had not established a forum for third-party grievances in the consent decree and because  the movants, aside from the plaintiff, were third-parties. As of April 27, 2016, this case was closed.

Summary Authors

Greg in den Berken (11/24/2014)

Rhea Sharma (3/11/2024)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Doty, Grant R. (Missouri)

Harvey, Thomas B. (Missouri)

Attorney for Defendant

Dunne, Peter J. (Missouri)

Isaacson, Robert J. (Missouri)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Hall, Edward James (Missouri)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

4:14-cv-01410

Docket [PACER]

Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Docket
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Complaint

Aug. 14, 2014

Aug. 14, 2014

Complaint
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Agreement

Aug. 15, 2014

Aug. 15, 2014

Order/Opinion
30

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First Amended Complaint

Nov. 12, 2014

Nov. 12, 2014

Complaint
38

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Order [Granting Joint Motion to Approve Consent Judgment as to Missouri State Highway Patrol]

Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Order/Opinion
39

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Order [Granting Joint Motion to Approve Consent Judgment as to City of Ferguson]

Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Order/Opinion
40

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Order [Granting Joint Motion to Approve Consent Judgment as to County of St. Louis]

Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 30, 2026, 4:27 a.m.

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1 Aug. 14, 2014

COMPLAINT against defendant City of Ferguson, Missouri,, County of Saint Louis, Missouri, Ronald K. Replogle with receipt number 0865-4450503, in the amount of $400 Non-Jury Demand,, filed by Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Rothert, Anthony) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/15/2014) (DLT). (Attachment 2 replaced on 8/15/2014) (DLT). (Entered: 08/14/2014)

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2 Aug. 14, 2014

NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein Process Server: Brian Lilley (Rothert, Anthony) (Main Document 2 replaced on 8/15/2014) (DLT). (Entered: 08/14/2014)

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3 Aug. 15, 2014

3 Summons Issued as to defendants Ferguson, Missouri, City of, Ronald K. Replogle, St. Louis, Missouri, County of. The summons were emailed to trothert@aclu-mo.org. (DLT) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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4 Aug. 15, 2014

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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5 Aug. 15, 2014

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit with the Clerk's Office in paper format by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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6 Aug. 15, 2014

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Department of Justice Letter re Constitutionality of Filming Police in Public)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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7 Aug. 15, 2014

AGREEMENT: Parties acknowledge and agree that the media and members of thepublic have a right to record public events without abridgement unless it obstructs the activity or threatens the safety of others, or physically interferes with the ability of law enforcement officers to perform their duties. (Signed by all Parties) (ARL) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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8 Aug. 15, 2014

ORAL MOTION to Withdraw Temporary Restraining Order made by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (ARL) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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9 Aug. 15, 2014

ORDER: On his oral motion, Plaintiffs Motion to Withdraw his Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 8/15/14. (ARL) (Entered: 08/15/2014)

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12 Aug. 15, 2014

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge John A. Ross: Motion Hearing held on 8/15/2014 re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mustafa Hussein. (FTR Gold Operator initials:ARL.) (FTR Gold: Yes.) (ARL) (Entered: 08/19/2014)

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13 Aug. 15, 2014

EXHIBIT Received: Exhibit 1 by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein.(DVD exhibit maintained by Clerk's Office) (ARL) (Entered: 08/19/2014)

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Case Opening Notification

Aug. 15, 2014

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Aug. 15, 2014

Case Opening Notification: Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge John A. Ross. (DLT).

Aug. 15, 2014

***REMARK - Please note Copy of Agreement was distributed to all parties in courtroom. (ARL)

10 Aug. 18, 2014

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Mustafa Hussein. Ferguson, Missouri, City of served on 6/18/2014, answer due 7/9/2014. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

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11 Aug. 18, 2014

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Mustafa Hussein. St. Louis, Missouri, County of served on 8/15/2014, answer due 9/5/2014. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

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14 Sept. 3, 2014

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by St. Louis, Missouri, County of.(Shuman, Michael) (Entered: 09/03/2014)

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15 Sept. 3, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Michael A. Shuman for Defendant St. Louis, Missouri, County of. (Shuman, Michael) (Entered: 09/03/2014)

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16 Sept. 4, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Stephanie E. Karr for Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Karr, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/04/2014)

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17 Sept. 4, 2014

Defendant City of Ferguson, Missouri ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Ferguson, Missouri, City of.(Karr, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/04/2014)

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18 Sept. 8, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Grant R. Doty for Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Doty, Grant) (Entered: 09/08/2014)

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19 Sept. 9, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Gillian R. Wilcox for Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Wilcox, Gillian) (Entered: 09/09/2014)

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20 Sept. 12, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by James R. Layton for Defendant Ronald K. Replogle. (Layton, James) (Entered: 09/12/2014)

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21 Sept. 12, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Robert J. Isaacson for Defendant Ronald K. Replogle. (Isaacson, Robert) (Entered: 09/12/2014)

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22 Sept. 30, 2014

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Ronald K. Replogle.(Isaacson, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2014)

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23 Oct. 7, 2014

ORDER: Telephone Status Conference set for 10/14/2014 03:00 PM in Chambers before District Judge John A. Ross. The Court will initiate the call with counsel.. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 10/714. (LGK) (Entered: 10/07/2014)

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24 Oct. 14, 2014

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties are directed to meet and confer on the following:...SEE ORDER...IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel shall file with the Clerk of the Court a joint proposed scheduling plan no later than Friday, October 24, 2014, at which time the Court will enter a Case Management Order in the case. The parties joint proposed scheduling plan shall include:...SEE ORDER.... Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 10/14/14. (LGK) (Entered: 10/14/2014)

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25 Oct. 23, 2014

JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. and all Defendants. (Doty, Grant) (Entered: 10/23/2014)

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26 Oct. 27, 2014

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 2 Motion to Join Parties due by 12/19/2014. Discovery Completion due by 5/8/2015. ADR Future Reference 12/15/2014. Dispositive Motions due by 6/12/2015. Jury Trial set for 11/9/2015 09:00 AM in Courtroom 12N before District Judge John A. Ross. Motion in Limine due by 10/26/2015. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 10/27/14. (JWD) (Entered: 10/27/2014)

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27 Nov. 12, 2014

MOTION for Leave to file first amended complaint by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Complaint)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

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28 Nov. 12, 2014

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 27 MOTION for Leave to file first amended complaint filed by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

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29 Nov. 12, 2014

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 27 MOTION for Leave to file first amended complaint by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Complaint) ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/12/14. (JWD) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

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30 Nov. 12, 2014

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants Amendment to 1 Complaint, filed by Mustafa Hussein. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Mustafa Hussein.(JWD) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

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31 Nov. 14, 2014

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/14/2014)

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32 Nov. 14, 2014

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 31 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/14/2014)

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7 Exhibit G

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9 Exhibit I

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33 Nov. 18, 2014

ANSWER to 30 Amended Complaint by St. Louis, Missouri, County of.(Shuman, Michael) (Entered: 11/18/2014)

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34 Nov. 20, 2014

ENTRY of Appearance by Andrew J. McNulty for Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (McNulty, Andrew) (Entered: 11/20/2014)

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35 Nov. 20, 2014

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment (Joint Motion of Plaintiff and Defendant Ronald K. Replogle ONLY) by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/20/2014)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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36 Nov. 20, 2014

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment (Joint Motion of Plaintiff and Defendant City of Ferguson, Missouri, only) by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/20/2014)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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37 Nov. 21, 2014

Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment of plaintiff and defendant st. louis county by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 11/21/2014)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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38 Nov. 21, 2014

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Replogle, his successors, officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons under their supervision, or within their control, are permanently enjoined from enforcing a policy or custom of interfering with individuals who are photographing or recording at public places but who are not threatening the safety of others or physically interfering with the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order resolves all claims asserted by Plaintiff in the First Amended Complaint against Defendant Replogle and, thus, he is terminated from this case. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that this Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this order. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/21/14. (LGK) (Entered: 11/21/2014)

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39 Nov. 21, 2014

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant the City of Ferguson, Missouri, its officers, employees, or agents, and those acting on its behalf, shall not enforce or threaten to enforce any rule, policy, or practice that grants law enforcement officers the authority or discretion to arrest, threaten to arrest, or interfere with any individual, including any member of the media or member of the public photographing or recording in public places unless that person is threatening the safety of others or physically interfering with the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order grants the full extent of relief to be afforded Plaintiff herein against the City of Ferguson, and any and all other claims set forth in Plaintiff's Amended Complaint against the City of Ferguson are hereby dismissed. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that this Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this order. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/21/14. (LGK) (Entered: 11/21/2014)

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40 Nov. 21, 2014

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant County of St. Louis, Missouri, its officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons under their supervision, or within their control, are permanently enjoined from interfering with individuals who are photographing or recording at public places but who are not threatening the safety of others or physically interfering with the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order resolves all claims asserted by Plaintiff in the First Amended Complaint against Defendant County of St. Louis, Missouri and, thus, County of St. Louis, Missouri, is terminated from this case. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that this Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this order. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/21/14. (LGK) (Entered: 11/21/2014)

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41 March 6, 2015

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, "Investigation of Ferguson Police Department" March 4, 2015)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 03/06/2015)

1 United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, "Investigation

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42 March 12, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Carl J. Lumley for Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Lumley, Carl) (Entered: 03/12/2015)

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43 March 12, 2015

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of filed by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Lumley, Carl) (Entered: 03/12/2015)

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44 March 19, 2015

REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

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45 April 27, 2015

MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Singleton, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Kampas, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of McCoy)(Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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46 April 27, 2015

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit with the Clerk's Office in paper format by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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47 April 27, 2015

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit with the Clerk's Office in paper format by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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48 April 27, 2015

NOTICE of Filing Exhibit with the Clerk's Office in paper format by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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49 April 27, 2015

SUPPLEMENTAL (DISC OF DECLARATION OF ALLEN SINGLETON) re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (LGK) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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50 April 27, 2015

SUPPLEMENTAL (DISC OF DECLARATION OF JENNIFER MCCOY) re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (LGK) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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51 April 27, 2015

SUPPLEMENTAL (DISC OF DECLARATION OF SCOTT KAMPAS) re 45 MOTION to Supplement 41 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (LGK) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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52 April 27, 2015

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion to Supplement Plaintiff's Motion for Order to Show Cause Why Defendant City of Ferguson, Missouri, Should not be Held in Contempt for Failing to Comply with Consent Judgment 45 is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Order to Show Cause 41 is GRANTED. Defendant City of Ferguson, Missouri shall show cause in writing, within ten (10) days of the date of this Order, why this matter should not be set for a hearing on whether it should be held in contempt for failing to comply with the November 21, 2014 consent judgment. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 4/27/15. (LGK) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

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April 27, 2015

Supplemental (NON-MOTION EVENT)

April 27, 2015

Supplemental (NON-MOTION EVENT)

April 27, 2015

***REMARK - 3 DISCS REFERRED TO IN DOCUMENT NOS. 49, 50, AND 51 ARE BEING KEPT IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE (LGK)

53 May 6, 2015

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 52 Order,, by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Attachment, sealed # 3 Attachment, sealed # 4 Attachment) (Lumley, Carl) Modified on 5/8/2015 to seal attachments 3 & 4 (ARL). (Entered: 05/06/2015)

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54 May 7, 2015

First MOTION to Seal Document 53 Response to Order to Show Cause by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Lumley, Carl) (Entered: 05/07/2015)

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55 May 7, 2015

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 54 First MOTION to Seal Document 53 Response to Order to Show Cause by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 5/7/15. (JWD) (Entered: 05/07/2015)

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May 7, 2015

A Docket Text Order

56 May 12, 2015

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Grant R. Doty by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Doty, Grant) (Entered: 05/12/2015)

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57 May 12, 2015

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 56 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Grant R. Doty by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Grant R. Doty terminated. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 5/12/15. (JWD) (Entered: 05/12/2015)

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58 July 9, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Jessie M. Steffan for Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Steffan, Jessie) (Entered: 07/09/2015)

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59 Oct. 20, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Stephen M. Ryals for Movant Cachet Currie. (Ryals, Stephen) (Entered: 10/20/2015)

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60 Oct. 20, 2015

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Movant Cachet Currie. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Complaint)(Ryals, Stephen) (Entered: 10/20/2015)

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61 Oct. 27, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Peter J. Dunne for Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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62 Oct. 27, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Robert T. Plunkert for Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Plunkert, Robert) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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63 Oct. 27, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Ida S. Shafaie for Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Shafaie, Ida) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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64 Oct. 27, 2015

RESPONSE to Motion re 60 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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65 Nov. 3, 2015

ENTRY of Appearance by Chelsea Kay Merta for Movant Cachet Currie. (Merta, Chelsea) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

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66 Nov. 3, 2015

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Movant Cachet Currie. (Merta, Chelsea) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

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67 Nov. 4, 2015

Docket Text ORDER Re: 66 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Movant Cachet Currie ; ORDERED GRANTED, ( Response to Court due by 11/9/2015.) Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/4/2015. (KMS) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

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68 Nov. 5, 2015

Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 Response to Motion by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Amended Response)(Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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69 Nov. 5, 2015

Docket Text ORDER: GRANTING 68 Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 Response to Motion by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of.. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 11/5/15. (KKS) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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70 Nov. 5, 2015

AMENDED RESPONSE TO MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE by Defendant the City of Ferguson and Ferguson Police Officer Harry Dilworth 64 (KKS) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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71 Nov. 5, 2015

MOTION to Stay re 60 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Movant Cachet Currie. (Ryals, Stephen) (Entered: 11/05/2015)

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A Docket Text Order

72 Jan. 13, 2016

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall provide the Court with a status update no later than February 12, 2016. Should the parties fail to provide an update, the Court will rule on all pending matters. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 1/13/2016. (KMS) (Entered: 01/13/2016)

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73 Jan. 22, 2016

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Movants Christopher Phillips, DeAndre Blue, Heather De Mian, Brian Lohmann, Jerome Tolliver, Ebony Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wyrsch, James) (Entered: 01/22/2016)

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74 Jan. 29, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 73 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

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75 Feb. 3, 2016

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Stephen M. Ryals by Movant Cachet Currie. (Ryals, Stephen) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

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76 Feb. 4, 2016

Docket Text ORDER Re: 75 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Stephen M. Ryals by Movant Cachet Currie; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 2/4/2016. (KMS) (Entered: 02/04/2016)

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A Docket Text Order

77 Feb. 8, 2016

REPLY to Response to Motion re 73 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Movant Christopher Phillips. (Hall, Edward) (Entered: 02/08/2016)

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78 Feb. 9, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Edward James Hall for Movant Christopher Phillips, Deandre Blue, Heather De Mian, Brian Lohmann, Jerome Tolliver, Jr, Ebony Williams. (Hall, Edward) Modified text on 2/10/2016 (JAB). (Entered: 02/09/2016)

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79 Feb. 9, 2016

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER re 72 Scheduling Order, by Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 02/09/2016)

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80 Feb. 12, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Thomas B. Harvey for Movant Cachet Currie. (Harvey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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81 Feb. 12, 2016

MOTION to Withdraw Motion for Show Cause Order by Movant Cachet Currie. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Movant's Motion to Withdraw Motion for Show Cause Order)(Harvey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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82 Feb. 25, 2016

Joint MOTION for Hearing by Plaintiff and movants by Movants DeAndre Blue, Heather De Mian, Brian Lohmann, Christopher Phillips, Jerome Tolliver, Ebony Williams, Plaintiff Mustafa Hussein. (Rothert, Anthony) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

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83 Feb. 25, 2016

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Cachet Curries Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. No. 81) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Cachet Curries Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. No. 60) is DENIED without prejudice as moot. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the parties Consent Motion to Stay Motion for Show Cause Order (Doc. No. 71) is DENIED as moot. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 2/25/2016. (KMS) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

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84 Feb. 26, 2016

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to the Joint Motion of Plaintiff and Movants for Evidentiary Hearing (Doc. No. 82) on or before March 7, 2016. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 2/26/2016. (KMS) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

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85 March 7, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 82 Joint MOTION for Hearing by Plaintiff and movants filed by Defendant Ferguson, Missouri, City of. (Dunne, Peter) (Entered: 03/07/2016)

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86 April 22, 2016

ENTRY of Appearance by Javad M. Khazaeli for Movants DeAndre Blue, Heather De Mian, Brian Lohmann, Christopher Phillips, Jerome Tolliver, Ebony Williams. (Khazaeli, Javad) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

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87 April 27, 2016

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Joint Motion of Plaintiff and Movants for Evidentiary Hearing (Doc. No. 82 ) is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for Show Cause Order (Doc. No. 73 ) filed by purported "non-party beneficiaries" of the Court's Order of November 21, 2014, is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by District Judge John A. Ross on 4/27/16. (JAB)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 14, 2014

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An individual who has recorded the interactions of the police and demonstrators on public streets and sidewalks within the City of Ferguson and who would like to do so in the future.

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

City

City of Ferguson

County

County of St. Louis

State

St. Louis Highway Patrol

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:14-cv-01410

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Assault/abuse by staff

Pattern or Practice

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