Case: American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Zamanillo

1:24-cv-00509 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Feb. 22, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On February 22, 2024, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) sued the National Museum of the American Latino and the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. AAER alleged that a scholarship defendants launched for "Latino museum leaders" constituted impermissible race discrimination in violation of the Constitution's equal protection principle.

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Norris, Cameron Thomas (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Canevari, Dorothy M. (District of Columbia)

Westmoreland, Rachael Lynn (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Fajana, Francisca (District of Columbia)

Youker, Kathryn (District of Columbia)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68276443/american-alliance-for-equal-rights-v-zamanillo/

Last updated March 31, 2026, 5:04 a.m.

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1 Feb. 22, 2024

COMPLAINT against CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10708264) filed by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons (USAG), # 3 Summons (USAO), # 4 Summons (Kemper), # 5 Summons (Zamanillo))(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons (USAG)

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3 Summons (USAO)

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4 Summons (Kemper)

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5 Summons (Zamanillo)

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2 Feb. 22, 2024

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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3 Feb. 22, 2024

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Blum Decl., # 2 Affidavit Member A Decl., # 3 Affidavit Anderson Decl. (w exhibits), # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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2 Affidavit Member A Decl.

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3 Affidavit Anderson Decl. (w exhibits)

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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4 Feb. 23, 2024

CIVIL COVER SHEET by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS re Notice of QC- New Case, filed by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. Related document: Notice of QC- New Case,.(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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5 Feb. 23, 2024

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zdp) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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6 Feb. 23, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachael Lynn Westmoreland on behalf of All Defendants (Westmoreland, Rachael) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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7 Feb. 23, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Dorothy M. Canevari on behalf of All Defendants (Canevari, Dorothy) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

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Feb. 23, 2024

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb. 23, 2024

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zcb)

Feb. 23, 2024

Notice of QC- New Case

Feb. 23, 2024

NOTICE OF ERROR re 1 Complaint; emailed to cam@consovoymccarthy.com, cc'd 1 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect coversheet. Please use the cover sheet at https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet., 2. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (cb, )

8 Feb. 27, 2024

Joint MOTION to Modify Default Schedule by CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Canevari, Dorothy) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

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Feb. 28, 2024

Order on Motion to Modify AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Feb. 28, 2024

MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Motion to Modify Schedule: In light of the joint motion, and finding good cause, the motion is GRANTED. The deadlines are as follows. March 8, 2024: Deadline for Defendants' combined opposition to Plaintiff's Motion and Defendants' Potential Motion to Dismiss, if filed; March 15, 2024: Deadline for Plaintiff's combined opposition to Defendants' Potential Motion to Dismiss, if filed, and reply in support of Plaintiff's Motion; March 22, 2024: Defendants' reply in support of Defendants' Potential Motion to Dismiss, if filed. The Parties are ORDERED to appear for a Preliminary Injunction Hearing on March 25, 2024, at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 21- In Person before Judge Jia M. Cobb. The Court additionally notes that Plaintiff has withdrawn its request for a temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on February 28, 2024. (lcjmc3)

Feb. 28, 2024

Order on Motion to Modify

9 March 8, 2024

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1- Migus Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2- Bastidas Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3- Veenbaas Declaration, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Westmoreland, Rachael) (Entered: 03/08/2024)

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10 March 8, 2024

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Motion for TRO, filed by CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Migus Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2- Bastidas Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3- Veenbaas Declaration)(Westmoreland, Rachael) (Entered: 03/08/2024)

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3 Exhibit 3- Veenbaas Declaration

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11 March 12, 2024

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Briefs and to Continue Hearing by CROSBY KEMPER, JORGE ZAMANILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Canevari, Dorothy) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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March 13, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

March 13, 2024

MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time: In light of the joint motion, and finding good cause, the motion is GRANTED. The deadlines are updated as follows. March 29, 2024: Deadline for Plaintiff's combined opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and reply in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction; April 5, 2024: Defendants' reply in support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. The Preliminary Injunction Hearing is RESCHEDULED to April 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 21- In Person before Judge Jia M. Cobb. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 13, 2024. (lcjmc3)

March 13, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

12 March 15, 2024

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Afro Latino Forum, ASPIRA Association, Hispanic Federation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Youker, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

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13 March 15, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Francisca Fajana, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10759361. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ASPIRA Association, Afro Latino Forum, Hispanic Federation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration for Pro Hac Admission, # 2 Exhibit List of Bar and Court Admissions, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Youker, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

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14 March 15, 2024

AMICUS BRIEF by AFRO LATINO FORUM, ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, HISPANIC FEDERATION. (zdp) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

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March 15, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to File

March 15, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 15, 2024

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to File: Upon consideration of the unopposed motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to file Exhibit #1 on the docket. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 15, 2024. (lcjmc3)

March 15, 2024

MINUTE ORDER granting 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 15, 2024. (lcjmc3)

15 March 19, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Francisca Fajana on behalf of AFRO LATINO FORUM (Fajana, Francisca) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

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March 19, 2024

Notice of Courtroom Change

March 19, 2024

NOTICE OF COURTROOM CHANGE: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/8/2024 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 3 on the Second Floor - In Person before Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zgf)

16 March 26, 2024

NOTICE of Settlement by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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17 March 26, 2024

STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 22, 2024

Closing Date: March 26, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:24-cv-00509

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