Case: Blue v. Lockhart

Blue v. Arkansas DOC

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Blue v. Payne

MOTION by plaintiffs Jackie Blue and Alvin E Lovelace for writ of mandamus (jap) (Entered: 05/29/1991)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy referring to Magistrate H. D. Young the motion for writ of mandamus [97-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 06/07/1991)

MOTION by defendant for ext of time to resp to mot for writ of mandamus (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 06/12/1991)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy granting motion for ext of time to resp to mot for writ of mandamus until 7/1/91 [99-1] [97-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 06/12/1991)

MOTION by defendants for ext of time to resp to mot for writ of mandamus (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 07/03/1991)

ORDER by Magistrate H. D. Young granting motion for ext of time to resp to mot for writ of mandamus until 7/15/91 [101-1] [97-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 07/03/1991)

Response by defendant to motion for writ of mandamus [97-1] (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 07/16/1991)

Findings and Recommendations by Magistrate Judge H. David Young - recommending that pltfs first allegation of noncompliance is w/o merit and that the parties be directed to submit addl pleading addressing concerns re the second and third issues by 8/22/91. [97-1]; obj due 8/4/91 (jap) (Entered: 07/25/1991)

Reply to response to motion for writ of mandamus [97-1] (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 08/06/1991)

ADDITIONAL pleading and amendment purs to findings and recommendations of 7/24/91 by plaintiff to [104-1] (jap) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

MOTION by defendants for ext of time to file addl pleadings (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 08/20/1991)

ORDER by Magistrate H. D. Young defts directed to file responsive pleading by 9/6/91 [107-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 08/26/1991)

RESPONSE by defendant to the Order of the Court (findings and recommendations) [104-1] (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 09/06/1991)

Reply by plaintiff to defts resp [109-1] (jap) (Entered: 09/12/1991)

Supplemental Findings and Recommendations by Magistrate Judge H. David Young that pltfs motion for Writ of Mandamus be denied [97-1]; objections due 12/14/91 (jap) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

Response by plaintiff Jackie Blue to Supplemental Findings and Recommendations [111-1] (jap) (Entered: 12/20/1991)

MOTION by plaintiff Jackie Blue to modify the agreed modification of agreed final judgment under Federal Right Civil Procedures 60(b) (jap) (Entered: 01/02/1992)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy that the Court adopts the Findings and Recommendations [104-1] and the proposed Supplemental Findings and Recommendations in their entirety [111-1]; denying motion for of mandamus [97-1] [113-1] EOD 1/24/92 (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 01/24/1992)

MOTION by plaintiff Jackie Blue for contempt of Court (jap) (Entered: 04/23/1992)

MOTION by plaintiff Jackie Blue for evidentiary hearing (jap) (Entered: 04/23/1992)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy referring to Magistrate H. D. Young the motion for evidentiary hearing [116-1] and the motion for contempt of Court [115-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 05/12/1992)

MOTION for leave to withdraw as atty for pltf by Lisa A. Kelly (jap) (Entered: 05/20/1992)

ORDER by Magistrate H. D. Young granting motion for leave to withdraw as atty for pltfs by Lisa A. Kelly [118-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 06/05/1992)

NOTICE by defendant of filing: 4/7/82 memorandum and corresponding documents from Imam Raheem to Chaplain Holley; 4/20/92 memorandum and corresponding documents from Chaplain David Smelser to Chaplain Holley (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 06/17/1992)

MOTION by defts Al-Mustafa Rahim, H Holley and L Lagrone to consolidate with PB-C-92-415 (jap) Modified on 10/05/1992 (Entered: 09/04/1992)

Findings and Recommendation from Magistrate Judge H. David Young recommending that the motion for evidentiary hearing [116-1] and, the motion for contempt of Court be denied [115-1]; objections due 11/2/92 (jap) (Entered: 10/23/1992)

Response to finding and recommendation by plaintiff Jackie Blue [122-1] (jap) (Entered: 11/19/1992)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy that the Court adopts the findings and recommendations from Magistrate Young in all respects [122-1]; denying pltf's motion for contempt of Court [115-1] and pltf's motion for evidentiary hearing [116-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

NOTICE of appeal by plaintiffs from District Court decision [124-1] (2 certified copies to Clerk 8USCA with original file), (cc: counsel) (dac) (Entered: 12/29/1992)

DOCKETING LETTER: 8 USCA Number 93-1072; court will consider this appeal on the original file (dac) (Entered: 01/12/1993)

Opinion (8USCA) having carefully reviewed the record, we find this appeal to be entirely w/o merit; denying motion for appointment of counsel as moot (former empl) (Entered: 03/23/1993)

MANDATE from 8 USCA affirming the decision of the District Court [125-1] in accordance with the opinion of this court; original files remain with 8USCA (former empl) (Entered: 03/23/1993)

DOCKET NOTE: original files returned from 8 USCA (dac) (Entered: 03/30/1993)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy; denying pltf's motion to consolidate with PB-C-92-415 [121-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 08/31/1993)

MOTION by Michael Earl Abraham to reopen the case (jap) (Entered: 10/13/1994)

Letter/response by defendants to motion to reopen the case [129-1] (jap) (Entered: 01/24/1995)

ORDER by Judge Elsijane T. Roy denying motion of Michael Earl Abrams to reopen the case [129-1] (cc: all counsel) (jap) (Entered: 09/26/1995)

PETITION for writ of mandamus (bkp) (Entered: 04/09/1997)

ORDER directing Dexter Payne to respond to 133 Mr. Blue's motion to reopen court's order on or before 9/11/2020; directing the Clerk to send a copy of this Order and Mr. Blue's motion to reopen to Director Payne at the ADC; directing the Clerk to send a copy of this Order and Mr. Blue's motion to reopen to the Arkansas Attorney General's Office; directing that a copy of this Order and Mr. Blue's motion to reopen be sent to the last counsel of record for Director Payne; and holding under advisement Mr. Blue's motion. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 8/3/2020. (jbh) (Entered: 08/03/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brittany Nicole Edwards on behalf of Arkansas Board of Correction (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Arkansas Board of Correction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, 1987 Consent Decree between the parties, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, Declaration of Muhammad Ameen, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, Policy 120 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, Policy 205 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, Policy 310 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, Policy 510 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G, Policy 545 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H, Policy 605 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual)(Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A, 1987 Consent Decree between the parties

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B, Declaration of Muhammad Ameen

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C, Policy 120 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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4 Exhibit Exhibit D, Policy 205 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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5 Exhibit Exhibit E, Policy 310 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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6 Exhibit Exhibit F, Policy 510 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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7 Exhibit Exhibit G, Policy 545 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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8 Exhibit Exhibit H, Policy 605 of the ADC's Religious Services Manual

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BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 137 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, filed by Arkansas Board of Correction. (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

MOTION to Amend Consent Decree by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 09/28/2020)

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Alvin E Lovelace. (jak) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 139 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by Arkansas Department of Correction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ADC religious policy 505)(Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 10/12/2020)

1 Exhibit ADC religious policy 505

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Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Alvin E Lovelace re 140 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Resent to updated address. (jbh) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 140 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Arkansas Department of Correction. (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

RESPONSE to 137 Motion to Dismiss; Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel filed by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 144 MOTION for Hearing filed by Arkansas Department of Correction. (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

ORDER granting 133 motion to reopen for the limited purpose of determining whether Mr. Blue is entitled to the relief he seeks on the merits; directing Mr. Blue to respond to the ADC's 137 motion to dismiss within 90 days from the entry of this Order; allowing the ADC 30 days from the date of Mr. Blue's response to file a reply; and taking under advisement Mr. Blue's 139 motion to amend consent decree, 140 motion to appoint counsel, and 144 motion for evidentiary hearing. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 11/30/2020. (jbh) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 148 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by Arkansas Department of Correction. (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

RESPONSE to 137 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Jackie Blue. (kdr) (Entered: 02/10/2021)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 137 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Arkansas Department of Correction. (Edwards, Brittany) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

ORDER granting 137 motion to dismiss; denying 139 motion to amend the Consent Decree; denying 140 motion to appoint counsel; denying 144 motion for evidentiary hearing; denying 148 motion to amend complaint; and directing the Clerk to substitute Dexter Payne, Division of Correction Director of the ADC, in his official capacity, as the named defendant in this action. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 9/30/2021. (jbh) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to close this case, nunc pro tunc. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 3/27/2024. (jbh) (Entered: 03/27/2024)