Case: A Woman's Concern, Inc. v. Healey

1:24-cv-12131 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Aug. 19, 2024

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Case Summary

This case concerns a challenge by a pregnancy resource center (also referred to as crisis-pregnancy centers) against the Governor of Massachusetts’ campaign to discourage people from seeking medical care at such centers.  On August 19, 2024, A Woman’s Concern filed suit against the Governor of Massachusetts, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation and Director. A Woman’s Concern  was represented by the Massachusetts Liberty L…

This case concerns a challenge by a pregnancy resource center (also referred to as crisis-pregnancy centers) against the Governor of Massachusetts’ campaign to discourage people from seeking medical care at such centers. 

On August 19, 2024, A Woman’s Concern filed suit against the Governor of Massachusetts, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation and Director. A Woman’s Concern  was represented by the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center as well as the American Center for Law & Justice. A Woman’s Concern alleged that the Massachusetts state government has embarked on a “factually baseless advisory” campaign against their services, which has included baseless investigation actions and threats of enforcement proceedings. A Woman’s Concern asserted that the state’s actions constituted a violation of its First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of religion, as well as its Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection. It filed suit in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as compensatory damages. The case was assigned to Judge Leo T. Sorokin.

This case is still ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Daria Wick (3/18/2025)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Compagnone, Christina A. (Massachusetts)

Ekonomou, Andrew J. (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Eberspacher, Sarah M. (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Burlingame, Isabel (Massachusetts)

Davidson, Rachel Elizabeth (Massachusetts)

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1:24-cv-12131

Complaint

Aug. 19, 2024

Aug. 19, 2024

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated March 25, 2026, 4:43 a.m.

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1 Aug. 19, 2024

COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-10561004 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibits A-H, # 4 Exhibits I-P, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit Q)(Whiting, Samuel). (Entered: 08/19/2024)

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4 Exhibit Exhibits I-P

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5 Exhibit Exhibit Q

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2 Aug. 20, 2024

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges. (Horvath, Courtney) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

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3 Aug. 20, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Olivia F. Summers Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10562235 by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in support of motion)(Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

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4 Aug. 20, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Nathan J. Moelker Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10562263 by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in support of motion)(Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

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5 Aug. 20, 2024

Summons Issued as to Robert Goldstein, Rebecca Hart Holder, Maura T. Healey, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Cook, Savannah) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

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6 Aug. 20, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Olivia F. Summers. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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7 Aug. 20, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: ALLOWING 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Nathan J. Moelker. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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Aug. 20, 2024

Notice of Case Assignment

8 Aug. 21, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Jeremiah Moelker on behalf of A Woman's Concern, Inc. (Moelker, Nathan) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

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Aug. 21, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

9 Aug. 22, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia F. Summers on behalf of A Woman's Concern, Inc. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

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10 Aug. 22, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Christina A. Compagnone Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10566109 by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in support of motion)(Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

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11 Aug. 22, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Andrew Ekonomou Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10566118 by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in support of motion)(Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

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12 Aug. 23, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Christina A. Compagnone. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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13 Aug. 23, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Andrew Ekonomou. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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14 Aug. 23, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Compagnone on behalf of A Woman's Concern, Inc. (Compagnone, Christina) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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15 Aug. 23, 2024

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE pursuant to LR 5.2 by A Woman's Concern, Inc. re 8 Notice of Appearance . (Moelker, Nathan) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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16 Aug. 23, 2024

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. Maura T. Healey served on 8/23/2024, answer due 9/13/2024. Acknowledgement filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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17 Aug. 23, 2024

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. Robert Goldstein served on 8/23/2024, answer due 9/13/2024. Acknowledgement filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

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Aug. 23, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

18 Aug. 28, 2024

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. waiver sent on 8/27/2024, answer due 10/28/2024. (Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

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19 Aug. 28, 2024

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. Rebecca Hart Holder waiver sent on 8/27/2024, answer due 10/28/2024. (Whiting, Samuel) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

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20 Aug. 29, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew J. Ekonomou on behalf of A Woman's Concern, Inc. (Ekonomou, Andrew) (Entered: 08/29/2024)

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21 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Carla A. Reeves on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Reeves, Carla) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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22 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Mariana Korsunsky on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Korsunsky, Mariana) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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23 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Martin M. Fantozzi on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Fantozzi, Martin) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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24 Sept. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah M. Eberspacher on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Eberspacher, Sarah) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

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25 Sept. 6, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Kiman Kaur on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Kaur, Kiman) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

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26 Sept. 13, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Phoebe Fischer-Groban on behalf of Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey (Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

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27 Sept. 13, 2024

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to November 12, 2024 to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey.(Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

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28 Sept. 13, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah J. Frisch on behalf of Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey (Frisch, Deborah) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

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29 Sept. 16, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 27 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to November 12, 2024 to File Answer re 1 Complaint ALLOWED. Robert Goldstein answer due 11/12/2024; Maura T. Healey answer due 11/12/2024. (Cooke, Melonie) Modified docket text on 9/16/2024 (Cooke, Melonie). (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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30 Sept. 16, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: New Civil Cases General Procedural ORDER entered. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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31 Sept. 16, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Meredith G. Fierro on behalf of Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey (Fierro, Meredith) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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Sept. 16, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

32 Oct. 28, 2024

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to December 13, 2024 to File Answer by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey.(Fierro, Meredith) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

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33 Oct. 28, 2024

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc..(Reeves, Carla) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

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34 Oct. 28, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Reeves, Carla) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

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35 Oct. 28, 2024

DECLARATION re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit II)(Reeves, Carla) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

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36 Oct. 29, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 32 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to December 13, 2024 to File Answer ALLOWED. Robert Goldstein answer due 12/13/2024; Maura T. Healey answer due 12/13/2024. (Cooke, Melonie) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

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Oct. 29, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

37 Nov. 12, 2024

Opposition re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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38 Nov. 19, 2024

REPLY to Response to 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Korsunsky, Mariana) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

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39 Nov. 19, 2024

DECLARATION of Carla A. Reeves by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Korsunsky, Mariana) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

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40 Dec. 13, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Maura T. Healey, Robert Goldstein.(Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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41 Dec. 13, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 40 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. ALLOWED. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Dore, Samantha) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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42 Dec. 13, 2024

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Maura T. Healey, Robert Goldstein.(Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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43 Dec. 13, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support re 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Maura T. Healey, Robert Goldstein. (Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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Dec. 13, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

44 Dec. 17, 2024

MOTION for Extension of Time to January 10. 2025 to File Response/Reply as to 43 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by A Woman's Concern, Inc..(Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

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45 Dec. 18, 2024

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to January 10. 2025 to File Response/Reply as to 43 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM.ALLOWED. Responses due by 1/10/2025. (de Oliveira, Flaviana) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

46 Jan. 7, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Memorandum)(Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

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47 Jan. 7, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessie J. Rossman on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

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48 Jan. 8, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Isabel Burlingame on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (Burlingame, Isabel) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

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49 Jan. 8, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Elizabeth Davidson on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (Davidson, Rachel) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

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50 Jan. 10, 2025

Opposition re 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

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51 Jan. 17, 2025

REPLY to Response to 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Maura T. Healey, Robert Goldstein. (Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

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52 Jan. 24, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 46 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief. ALLOWED. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SED) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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53 Jan. 24, 2025

AMICUS BRIEF filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts . (Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

54 April 8, 2025

ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint : Motion Hearing set for 4/22/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 13 (In person only) before District Judge Leo T. Sorokin. (SED) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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Notice Setting or Resetting Hearing on Motion

55 April 10, 2025

Assented to MOTION to Continue April 22, 2025, Motion Hearing by Maura T. Healey, Robert Goldstein, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc., Rebecca Hart Holder.(Fierro, Meredith) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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56 April 10, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 55 Assented to MOTION to Continue April 22, 2025, Motion Hearing. ALLOWED. (SED) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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57 April 10, 2025

ELECTRONIC NOTICE Resetting Hearing on Motion 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint : Motion Hearing reset for 5/8/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 13 (In person only) before District Judge Leo T. Sorokin. (SED) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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Notice Setting or Resetting Hearing on Motion

April 10, 2025

Order on Motion to Continue

58 May 1, 2025

NOTICE by A Woman's Concern, Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Additional Information (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

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59 May 8, 2025

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: Motion Hearing held on 5/8/2025 re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. The court hears arguments on the motions. The motions are taken under advisement. The court discusses with the parties were to amend the complaint and the next steps. The courts hears from counsel. (Court Reporter: Rachel Lopez at raeufp@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Olivia F. Summers, Christina A. Compagnone, Nathan Jeremiah Moelker, Samuel Whiting for the plaintiff Deborah J. Frisch, Meredith G. Fierro, Phoebe Fischer-Groban, Carla A. Reeves, Martin M. Fantozzi for the defendants) (SED) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

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Motion Hearing

60 May 9, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered.At the hearing and in its Notice to the Court, Doc. No. 58, Plaintiff requests leave to amend its complaint in light of additional documents it recently received pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Act. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court raised the possibility rather than now resolving the pending Motions, allowing Plaintiff to amend its Complaint, terminating as moot the Motions to Dismiss, and permitting Defendants to file new motions to dismiss either with new briefs or supported by their existing briefs (but not both) to challenge the Amended Complaint. Plaintiff's counsel assented to this process. Defendants requested the Court resolve the pending Motions, but otherwise did not object to the procedure proposed. After due reflection, the Court ALLOWS Plaintiff to file an Amended Complaint, terminates the pending Motions to Dismiss, Doc. Nos. 33, 42, as moot in light of the anticipated Amended Complaint and directs the parties to file within seven days a proposed schedule to govern the filing of the Amended Complaint and the anticipated motions to dismiss. The Court suggests that Plaintiff file one consolidated memo in opposition to the anticipated motions and similarly suggests that Defendants endeavor to coordinate their filings to avoid duplicative arguments. (FGD) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

61 May 14, 2025

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by A Woman's Concern, Inc. re 60 Order,,,,,, Terminate Motions,,,,, Joint Proposed Schedule to Govern Filing Deadlines. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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62 May 15, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 61 Response to Court Order. The Court ADOPTS the schedule proposed by the parties as the governing schedule. In addition, the Court directs Plaintiff to file a redlined version of the Amended Complaint when it files the Amended Complaint.(SED) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

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Order

63 May 22, 2025

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Isabel Burlingame (Burlingame, Isabel) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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64 June 20, 2025

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Redline of Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A-H, # 3 Exhibit I-P, # 4 Exhibit Q, # 5 Exhibit R-U, # 6 Exhibit V, # 7 Exhibit W-Z, # 8 Exhibit AA-GG, # 9 Exhibit HH, # 10 Exhibit II-KK, # 11 Exhibit LL, # 12 Exhibit MM-RR)(Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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65 July 8, 2025

Transcript of Motion Hearing held on May 8, 2025, before Judge Leo T. Sorokin. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Rachel Lopez at raeufp@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 7/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/6/2025. (DRK) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

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66 July 8, 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm (DRK) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

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July 9, 2025

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript

67 July 24, 2025

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Excess of 20 Pages by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey.(Fierro, Meredith) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

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68 July 24, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen M. Ritter on behalf of Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc. (Ritter, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

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69 July 25, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re: 67 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Excess of 20 Pages.ALLOWED. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (FGD) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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70 July 25, 2025

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey.(Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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71 July 25, 2025

MEMORANDUM in Support re 70 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey. (Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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72 July 25, 2025

MOTION to Dismiss by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc..(Kaur, Kiman) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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73 July 25, 2025

MEMORANDUM in Support re 72 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Kaur, Kiman) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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74 July 25, 2025

DECLARATION re 72 MOTION to Dismiss, 73 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Rebecca Hart Holder, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Kaur, Kiman) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

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July 25, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

75 Aug. 12, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File by American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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76 Aug. 13, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re: 75 Motion for Leave to File Document.ALLOWED. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (FGD) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

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77 Aug. 13, 2025

AMICUS BRIEF filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts . (Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

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Aug. 13, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

78 Aug. 20, 2025

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File A Memorandum of Law in Excess of 20 Pages by A Woman's Concern, Inc..(Moelker, Nathan) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

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79 Aug. 21, 2025

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 78 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File A Memorandum of Law in Excess of 20 Pages. ALLOWED. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SED) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

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Aug. 21, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

80 Aug. 22, 2025

RESPONSE to Motion re 70 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

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81 Aug. 22, 2025

RESPONSE to Motion re 72 MOTION to Dismiss filed by A Woman's Concern, Inc.. (Summers, Olivia) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

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82 Sept. 12, 2025

REPLY to Response to 70 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Robert Goldstein, Maura T. Healey. (Fischer-Groban, Phoebe) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 19, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is a christian organization committed to aiding women facing unexpected pregnancies by providing ultrasounds, counseling, and meeting the practical and material needs that may otherwise cause them to consider abortion.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Non-profit or advocacy

Reproductive Equity Now Foundation

State

Massachusetts

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:24-cv-12131

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Counseling (reproductive rights)

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