Case: Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Inc. v. Grewal

1:18-cv-10507 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: June 13, 2018

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we investigate this case further). This case is a challenge to a New Jersey ban on AR-15-style rifles and similar firearms. In June 2025, the Civil Rights Division under the Trump Administration filed an amicus brief urging the court to invalidate the ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. 

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69010016/parties/association-of-new-jersey-rifle-pistol-clubs-inc-v-grewal/


Judge(s)

Bumb, Renee Marie (New Jersey)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

ALAMPI, JENNIFER (New Jersey)

ALAMPI, CARMINE RICHARD (New Jersey)

CAI, ANGELA (New Jersey)

CHEN, DAVID (New Jersey)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69010016/association-of-new-jersey-rifle-pistol-clubs-inc-v-grewal/

Last updated April 6, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

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1 June 13, 2018

COMPLAINT against PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL, JAMES B. O'CONNOR, THOMAS WILLIVER ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-8808429), filed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Civil Cover Sheet Attachment 1, # 3 Exhibit Civil Cover Sheet Attachment 2)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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2 June 13, 2018

Corporate Disclosure Statement by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC.. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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3 June 13, 2018

SUMMONS ISSUED as to PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL, JAMES B. O'CONNOR, THOMAS WILLIVER Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *John Moller* (jem) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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June 13, 2018

Judge Peter G. Sheridan and Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman added. (jem)

4 June 20, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by BRYAN EDWARD LUCAS on behalf of PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL (LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 06/20/2018)

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5 June 20, 2018

Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendants Gurbir Grewal and Patrick J. Callahan.. (LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 06/20/2018)

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6 June 20, 2018

AMENDED DOCUMENT by PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL. Amendment to 5 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order . (LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 06/20/2018)

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June 20, 2018

Clerk`s Text Order - The document 6 Amended Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by GURBIR GREWAL, PATRICK J. CALLAHAN has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/19/2018. (mmh)

7 June 21, 2018

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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8 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Blake Ellman by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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9 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Alexander Dembowski by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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10 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION of SCOTT L. BACH re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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11 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION of GARY KLECK re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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12 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION of JAMES CURCURUTO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Magazine Chart)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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13 June 21, 2018

DECLARATION of DANIEL L. SCHMUTTER re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Gun Digest 2018 Excerpts, # 2 Exhibit B - Massad Ayoob, The Complete Handbook of Guns - Excerpt)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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14 June 21, 2018

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction BRIEF by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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15 June 21, 2018

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction PROPOSED ORDER by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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16 June 21, 2018

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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17 June 22, 2018

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Daniel L. Schmutter, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/22/2018)

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June 22, 2018

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - This message is in reference to docket entries 8 - 16 filed by Daniel Schmutter on 6/21/2018. Docket entries 14, 15 and 16 were submitted incorrectly as Motions. Please be advised, for future reference, that all of these documents should have been filed as attachments to the 7 Notice of Motion for Preliminary Injunction and not as separate docket entries. The deadlines created by the incorrect motion filings have been terminated. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (mmh)

June 22, 2018

ORAL ARGUMENT REQUIRED for the 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion set for 7/16/2018 11:00 AM in Trenton - Courtroom 4E before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. (mmh)

June 22, 2018

ATTENTION COUNSEL: Telephone Conference re: 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 6/26/2018 11:45 AM before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. Plaintiff shall initiate the call. (mmh)

18 June 25, 2018

Letter from Defendants Requesting an Adjourment of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 06/25/2018)

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19 June 25, 2018

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to David H. Thompson, Esq., Peter A. Patterson, Esq., J. Joel Alicea, Esq., and Haley N. Proctor, Esq. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 6/25/2018. (mps) (Entered: 06/26/2018)

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June 25, 2018

Set Deadlines as to the 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 7/16/2018 before Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mps)

27 June 26, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Telephone Conference held on 6/26/2018. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 07/02/2018)

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20 June 27, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by GEORGE C. JONES on behalf of THOMAS WILLIVER (JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

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21 June 27, 2018

NOTICE by THOMAS WILLIVER NOTICE OF APPEARANCE BY JOHN H. SUMINSKI ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT THOMAS WILLIVER (JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

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22 June 28, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. GURBIR GREWAL served on 6/14/2018, answer due 7/19/2018. (GLADIS, STEVEN) (Entered: 06/28/2018)

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23 June 28, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. THOMAS WILLIVER served on 6/14/2018, answer due 7/5/2018. (GLADIS, STEVEN) (Entered: 06/28/2018)

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24 June 28, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. JAMES B. O'CONNOR served on 6/14/2018, answer due 7/5/2018. (GLADIS, STEVEN) (Entered: 06/28/2018)

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25 June 28, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. PATRICK J. CALLAHAN served on 6/15/2018, answer due 7/19/2018. (GLADIS, STEVEN) (Entered: 06/28/2018)

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26 June 28, 2018

Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Thomas Williver.. (JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 06/28/2018)

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June 28, 2018

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised, when entering a first appearance in a case, counsel should add their name when prompted using the account of the Attorney entering the Notice of Appearance. The Clerks office has added John H. Suminski as representing Defendant THOMAS WILLIVER in this case. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (mps)

June 29, 2018

Clerk`s Text Order - The document 26 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by THOMAS WILLIVER has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/19/2018. (mps)

28 July 3, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by CARMINE RICHARD ALAMPI on behalf of JAMES B. O'CONNOR (ALAMPI, CARMINE) (Entered: 07/03/2018)

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29 July 3, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by JENNIFER ALAMPI on behalf of JAMES B. O'CONNOR (ALAMPI, JENNIFER) (Entered: 07/03/2018)

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30 July 3, 2018

Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to James B. O'Connor.. (ALAMPI, JENNIFER) (Entered: 07/03/2018)

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July 3, 2018

Clerk`s Text Order - The document 30 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by THOMAS WILLIVER has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/19/2018. (km)

July 3, 2018

ORAL ARGUMENT REQUIRED for the 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Motion set for 7/12/2018 at 2:30 PM in Trenton - Courtroom 4E before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. (dh, )

31 July 5, 2018

BRIEF in Opposition filed by PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Declaration of Lucy P. Allen, # 3 Declaration of John J. Donohue, # 4 Declaration of Major Geoffrey Noble, # 5 Declaration of Glenn Stanton)(LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

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32 July 5, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by THOMAS WILLIVER re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (7-5-18 Letter Brief of John H. Suminski to the Hon. Peter G. Sheridan, Sr. U.S.D.J.) (JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

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33 July 5, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by JAMES B. O'CONNOR re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (7-5-18 Letter to Hon Peter G. Sheridan, U.S.D.J.) (ALAMPI, JENNIFER) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

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34 July 6, 2018

MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants by Everytown for Gun Safety. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Lawrence S. Lustberg, # 2 Brief Proposed Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 4 Certificate of Service Certification of Service)(LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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35 July 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by TIMOTHY MICHAEL HAGGERTY on behalf of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (HAGGERTY, TIMOTHY) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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36 July 6, 2018

MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum of Law in Support of Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae, # 3 (Proposed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, # 4 Certificate of Service)(HAGGERTY, TIMOTHY) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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37 July 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by LAWRENCE S. LUSTBERG on behalf of Everytown for Gun Safety (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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38 July 6, 2018

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel L. Schmutter, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/06/2018)

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July 6, 2018

ORAL ARGUMENT REQUIRED for the 34 MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants, 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Amicus Curiae . Motion set for 8/6/2018 11:00 AM in Trenton - Courtroom 4E before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. (mps)

July 6, 2018

Pro Hac Vice fee of $600 received as to David H. Thompson, Esq., Peter A. Patterson, Esq., J. Joel Alicea, Esq., and Haley N. Proctor, Esq., receipt number TRE093233 (mps)

39 July 9, 2018

BRIEF in Support filed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction REPLY BRIEF (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel L. Schmutter in Further Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Gary Kleck (Duncan v. Becerra), # 3 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/09/2018)

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July 9, 2018

Set Deadlines as to the 38 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages . Motion set for 8/6/2018 before Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mps)

40 July 10, 2018

ORDER granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiff may file a reply brief of up to 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 7/10/2018. (mps) (Entered: 07/10/2018)

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41 July 10, 2018

ORDER granting 34 Motion to Appear Amicus Curiae as to Everytown for Gun Safety. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman on 7/10/2018. (mps) (Entered: 07/10/2018)

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42 July 10, 2018

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Appear Amicus Curiae as to Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 7/10/2018. (mps) (Entered: 07/10/2018)

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43 July 11, 2018

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice David H. Thompson to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

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44 July 11, 2018

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Peter A. Patterson to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

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45 July 11, 2018

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice J. Joel Alicea to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

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46 July 11, 2018

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Haley N. Proctor to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

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48 July 12, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 7/12/2018. Hearing is adjourned to 8/13/2018 at 10:00 AM. Order filed. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 07/13/2018)

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July 12, 2018

Pro Hac Vice counsel, HALEY N. PROCTOR, J. JOEL ALICEA, PETER A. PATTERSON and DAVID H. THOMPSON, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (mps)

47 July 13, 2018

ORDER that a hearing on the Preliminary Injunction will be heard on August 13, 16, and 17, 2018. Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are due 8/24/2018. The parties may conduct depositions of the witnesses who will testify at the hearing. The depositions must be completed prior to 8/13/2018. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 7/13/2018. (mps) (Entered: 07/13/2018)

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49 July 17, 2018

Letter from George C. Jones to the Honorable Peter G. Sheridan, Sr. U.S.D.J.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

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50 July 17, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by STUART MARK FEINBLATT on behalf of PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL (FEINBLATT, STUART) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

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51 July 17, 2018

ORDER that the time within which defendants may answer, move or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint is extended until after the Court has decided Plaintiff's 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants shall file and serve their responses to the Complaint no later than thirty (30) days following the entry of the Court's Order disposing of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 7/17/2018. (mps) (Entered: 07/18/2018)

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52 July 18, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by EVAN ANDREW SHOWELL on behalf of PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL (SHOWELL, EVAN) (Entered: 07/18/2018)

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July 26, 2018

Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 8/7/2018 at 4:00 PM before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. (Daniel L. Schmutter, Esq will initiate the conference call to chambers at (609)989-0508). (dh, )

53 Aug. 8, 2018

Letter from Defendants Gurbir S. Grewal and Patrick J. Callahan. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Glenn Stanton)(FEINBLATT, STUART) (Entered: 08/08/2018)

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54 Aug. 8, 2018

ORDER that the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are due 9/4/2018 at 4:00 PM. Closing arguments will be heard on 9/6/2018 at 11:00 AM. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 8/8/2018. (mps) (Entered: 08/08/2018)

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55 Aug. 10, 2018

Consent MOTION To Withdraw Declaration of James Curcuruto by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel L. Schmutter, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

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Aug. 10, 2018

Set Deadlines as to the 55 Consent MOTION To Withdraw Declaration of James Curcuruto . Motion set for 9/4/2018 before Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mps)

56 Aug. 13, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/13/2018. Hearing adjourned to 8/16/2018 at 11:00 AM. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 08/15/2018)

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57 Aug. 16, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/16/2018. Hearing adjourned 3:00 PM until 8/17/2018 at 11:00 AM. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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58 Aug. 17, 2018

ORDER granting 55 Motion To Withdraw Declaration of James Curcuruto. Mr. Curcuruto's declaration (Docs. 12 and [12-1]) shall not be relied upon by any party for purposes of adjudicating Plaintiff's 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 8/17/2018. (mps) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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59 Aug. 17, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/17/2018. Closing remarks by telephone set for 9/6/2018 at 3:00 PM. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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60 Sept. 4, 2018

RESPONSE in Support filed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction PLAINTIFFS' POST-HEARING PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

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61 Sept. 4, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Defendants' Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

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62 Sept. 4, 2018

Transcript of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING - DAY 1 held on 8/13/2018, before Judge PETER G. SHERIDAN. Court Reporter Frank Gable (856-889-4761). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 9/25/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/3/2018. (km, ) (Entered: 09/05/2018)

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63 Sept. 4, 2018

Transcript of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING - DAY 2 held on 8/16/2018, before Judge PETER G. SHERIDAN. Court Reporter Frank Gable (856-889-4761). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 9/25/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/3/2018. (km) (Entered: 09/05/2018)

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64 Sept. 4, 2018

Transcript of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING - DAY 3 held on 8/17/2018, before Judge PETER G. SHERIDAN. Court Reporter Frank Gable (856-889-4761). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 9/25/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/3/2018. (km) (Entered: 09/05/2018)

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65 Sept. 6, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Peter G. Sheridan: Telephone conference held. Closing remarks held. Evidentiary hearing completed on 9/6/2018. (Court Reporter/Recorder Frank Gable.) (dh, ) (Entered: 09/11/2018)

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66 Sept. 14, 2018

Letter from Office of Attorney General counsel for Defendants Attorney General Grewal and Superintendent Callahan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit JAMA Research Letter, # 2 Exhibit Violence Policy Center Research Study)(SHOWELL, EVAN) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

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67 Sept. 18, 2018

Transcript of HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION held on 7/12/2018, before Judge Peter G. Sheridan. Court Reporter- Frank Gable (856-889-4761). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 10/9/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/19/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/17/2018. (kas, ) (Entered: 09/18/2018)

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68 Sept. 18, 2018

MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel L. Schmutter, # 2 Brief, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 09/18/2018)

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69 Sept. 19, 2018

LETTER ORDER that the parties should advise of any objection to accepting this letter to consider in deliberation by 9/21/2018 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 9/18/2018. (mps) (Entered: 09/19/2018)

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70 Sept. 21, 2018

Letter from Plaintiffs in Response re 69 Order, 66 Letter. (SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 09/21/2018)

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71 Sept. 21, 2018

BRIEF in Opposition filed by PATRICK J. CALLAHAN, GURBIR GREWAL re 68 MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 09/21/2018)

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72 Sept. 24, 2018

REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 68 MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 09/24/2018)

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73 Sept. 28, 2018

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER that Plaintiff's 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction is denied. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 9/28/2018. (mps) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

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74 Sept. 28, 2018

ORDER denying 68 Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Peter G. Sheridan on 9/28/2018. (mps) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

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75 Sept. 28, 2018

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 73 Memorandum, Order, Terminate Motions by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI, BLAKE ELLMAN. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0312-9059309. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Memorandum and Opinion, # 2 Certificate of Service)(SCHMUTTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

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76 Oct. 1, 2018

USCA Case Number 18-3170 for 75 Notice of Appeal (USCA),, filed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., BLAKE ELLMAN, ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI. USCA Case Manager Marianne (Document Restricted - Court Only) (ca3mb, ) (Entered: 10/01/2018)

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77 Jan. 17, 2019

MANDATE of USCA as to 75 Notice of Appeal (USCA) filed by ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY RIFLE & PISTOL CLUBS, INC., BLAKE ELLMAN, ALEXANDER DEMBOWSKI (Finance notified)(Attachments: #(1) mandate letter, #(2) Opinion (Entered: 01/17/2019)

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Jan. 17, 2019

Pursuant to the 77 MANDATE of the USCA, the Order of the USCA entered 9/28/2018 is AFFIRMED. (mmh)

Jan. 17, 2019

Pursuant to Local Rule 79.4, notice is hereby given of the Appellate ruling filed on 1/17/2019. In the event that the mandate or judgment provides for costs or directs a disposition other than an affirmance, the prevailing party shall prepare and submit an order implementing the mandate or judgment. (mmh)

78 Jan. 28, 2019

Letter from Defendants Gurbir S. Grewal and Patrick J. Callahan Enclosing Proposed Consent Order Extending Defendants' Time to File a Responsive Pleading. (LUCAS, BRYAN) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

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79 Jan. 29, 2019

Letter from Defendant James B. O'Connor Enclosing Proposed Consent Order Extending Time to File a Responsive Pleading. (ALAMPI, JENNIFER) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

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80 Jan. 29, 2019

CONSENT ORDER that Defendants Gurbir S. Grewal and Patrick J. Callahan are permitted to file an answer, move, or otherwise plead with respect to the Complaint for an additional period of fourteen (14) days or by 2/14/2019. A copy of this Order shall be deemed served upon all counsel of record via CM/ECF. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman on 1/29/2019. (mps) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

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81 Jan. 30, 2019

CONSENT ORDER that Defendant, James B. O'Connor, in his official capacity as Chief of Police of the Lyndhurst Police Department, is permitted to file an answer, move or otherwise plead with respect to the Complaint for an additional period of fourteen (14) days or by 2/14/2019. A copy of this Order shall be deemed served upon all counsel of record via CM/ECF. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman on 1/30/2019. (mps) (Entered: 01/30/2019)

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82 Jan. 31, 2019

Letter from George C. Jones to the Honorable Peter G. Sheridan, U.S.S.D.J. requesting entry of a Consent Order extending time to respond to Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(JONES, GEORGE) (Entered: 01/31/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 13, 2018

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of New Jersey 1:18-cv-10507

District of New Jersey 1:22-cv-04397

District of New Jersey 1:22-cv-04360

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 24-02415

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 24-02450

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 24-02506

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