| Court: | paed |
| Docket #: | 2:96-cv-00963 |
| Case Name: | AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, et al v. RENO, et al |
| PACER case #: | 76550 |
| Date filed: | 1996-02-08 |
| Date terminated: | 1996-09-16 |
| Assigned to: | HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER |
| Case Cause: | 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
| Nature of Suit: | 440 Civil Rights: Other |
| Jury Demand: | None |
| Jurisdiction: | U.S. Government Defendant |
| Represented Party | Attorney & Contact Info |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| NATIONAL WRITERS UNION Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| CLARINET COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| STOP PRISONER RAPE Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| AIDS EDUCATION GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| BIBLIOBYTES Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| QUEER RESOURCES DIRECTORY Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| CRITICAL PATH AIDS PROJECT, INC. Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| WILDCAT PRESS, INC. Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| DECLAN MCCULLAGH Plaintiff doing business asJUSTICE ON CAMPUS |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| BROCK MEEKS Plaintiff doing business asCYBERWIRE DISPATCH |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| JOHN TROYER Plaintiff doing business asTHE SAFER SEX PAGE |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| JONATHAN WALLACE Plaintiff doing business asTHE ETHICAL SPECTACLE |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC. Plaintiff |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN DAVID L. SOBEL LAURA ABEL MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MICHAEL GODWIN STEFAN PRESSER |
| JANET RENO Defendant in her official capacity as ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES |
ANN ELIZABETH BEESON ANTHONY J. COPPOLINO DAVID L. SOBEL JASON R. BARON MARC ROTENBERG MARJORIE HEINS MARK R. KMETZ MARY E. KOSTEL MICHAEL GODWIN PATRICIA M. RUSSOTTO THEODORE C. HIRT |
| AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC. Movant |
BRUCE J. ENNIS , JR. RONALD P. SCHILLER |
| AUTHORS GUILD Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| ED CARP Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| COALITION FOR POSITIVE SEXUALITY Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| CONNECTNET Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| CREATIVE ON AOL Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| TRI DANG DO Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| FEMINISTS FOR FREE EXPRESSION Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| MARGARITA LA CABE Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| MAGGIE LA NOUE Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| LOD COMMUNICATIONS Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PETER LUDLOW Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PALMER MUSEUM OF ART Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| CHUCK MORE Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| ROD MORGAN Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PEN AMERICAN CENTER Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PSINET, INC. Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| ERIC S. RAYMOND Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| DON RITTNER Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| THE SEXUALITY INFORMATION & EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| LLOYD K. STIRES Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| PETER J. SWANSON Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| KIRSTI THOMAS Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| WEB COMMUNICATIONS Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| MIRYAM EHRLICH WILLIAMSON Movant |
JAMES D. CRAWFORD |
| THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE Movant TERMINATED: 04/22/1996 |
L. THEODORE HOPPE , JR. |
| THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE Amicus |
COLBY M. MAY JAMES M. HENDERSON , SR. JAY ALAN SEKULOW |
| THE LABORATORY FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Movant |
ANDRE L. DENNIS |
| DIRECTOR MICHAEL L. DERTOUZOS Movant |
ANDRE L. DENNIS |
| THE NATIONAL LAW CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Amicus |
BRUCE A. TAYLOR CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER |
| FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL Amicus |
BRUCE A. TAYLOR CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER |
| "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" CAMPAIGN Amicus |
BRUCE A. TAYLOR CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER |
| NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES Amicus |
BRUCE A. TAYLOR CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER |
| MORALITY IN MEDIA Amicus |
BRUCE A. TAYLOR CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER |
| Date Filed | Document # | Attachment # | Short Description | Long Description | Upload date | SHA1 hash |
| 1996-02-08 | 1 | 0 | Complaint. filing fee $ 120 receipt # 581198 (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-08 | 2 | 0 | Petition of Stefan Presser, Esq. for pro hac vice admission of Christopher A. Hansen. (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-08 | 3 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ET AL FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER , BRIEF, DECLARATION, AFFIDAVITS. (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-08 | 4 | 0 | Appearance of MARK R. KMETZ for DEFENDANT JANET RENO. (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-08 | 5 | 0 | Appearance of ANTHONY J. COPPOLINO for DEFENDANT JANET RENO. (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-08 | 6 | 0 | Appearance of JASON R. BARON for DEFENDANT JANET RENO. (td) (Entered: 02/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-12 | 7 | 0 | Transcript of Temporary Restraining Order Hearing on 2/8/96. (fe) (Entered: 02/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-12 | 8 | 0 | Request for the convening of a three-judge court by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, et al., Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 02/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-13 | 9 | 0 | Notification under 28 U.S.C. 2284 (b)(1) to Honorable Dolores K. Sloviter, Chief Judge of U.S.C.A. from Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter that Plff's have submitted a request for the convening of a Three Judge Court under 561 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2284 Judge Buckwalter is providing notification to Chief Judge Solvitor of the filing of the request for a Three Judge Panel and Judge Buckwalter has made NO determination under 28 U.S.C. 2284 (b)(1) that a Panel of Three Judges is not required. 2/13/96 copies mailed to counsel and Chief Judge Sloviter. (mc) Modified on 02/28/1996 (Entered: 02/13/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-14 | 10 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to plaintiffs' request for the convening of a three-judge court and the court's notification order, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 02/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-14 | 11 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANT JANET RENO in opposition to plaintiffs' MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, Exhibits, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 02/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-15 | 12 | 0 | ORDER THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 28 U.S.C. SECTION 2284 I DESIGNATE THE HONORABLE DOLORES K. SLOVITER, UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE, AND THE HONORABLE STEWART DALZELL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO SIT WITH THE HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS MEMBERS OF THE COURT FOR THE HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER. (SIGNED BY HONORABLE DOLORES K. SLOVITER, CHIEF JUDGE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT) 2/15/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) Modified on 02/15/1996 (Entered: 02/15/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-15 | 13 | 0 | ORDER THAT FINDING THE PETITION AND VERIFICATION OF STEFAN PRESSER, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN REASONABLE IN ALL RESPECTS IT IS NOW HEREBY GRANTED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ) 2/15/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 02/15/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-15 | 14 | 0 | ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IS GRANTED IN PART AS FOLLOWS: THE DEFENDANT, HER AGENTS AND HER SERVANTS ARE HEREBY ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING AGAINST PLAINTIFFS THE PROVISIONS OF 47 U.S.C. SECTION 223(a)(1)(B)(ii), INSOFAR AS THEY EXTEND TO "INDECENT" BUT NOT "OBSCENE". THE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION IS IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS, DENIED. UNLESS PREVIOUSLY ORDERED BY THIS COURT, PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SECTION 2284(b)(3) THIS ORDER SHALL REMAIN IN FORCE ONLY UNTIL THE HEARING AND DETERMINATION BY THE DISTRICT COURT OF THREE JUDGES OF THE APPLICATION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ) 2/16/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 02/16/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-16 | 15 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 02/20/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-23 | 16 | 0 | Affidavit of: ABIEL WONG re: served summons and complaint upon DEFENDANT JANET RENO. Served by: certified mail on on 2/15/96. (fe) (Entered: 02/23/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-23 | 17 | 0 | Notice of filing by DEFENDANT JANET RENO re: exhibit 5 to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 02/26/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-26 | 18 | 0 | STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS WILL PRESENT EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 3/21/96. DEFENDANT WILL PRESENT HER EVIDENCE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON APRIL 11 AND 12, 1996. PLAINTIFFS MAY SEEK PERMISSION FOR LIMITED REBUTTAL, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 2/26/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) Modified on 02/26/1996 (Entered: 02/26/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-26 | 19 | 0 | PETITION BY PLAINTIFF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ET AL. FOR MARJORIE HEINS, ANN ELIZABETH BEESON, DAVID L. SOBEL, MARC ROTENBERG AND MIKE GODWIN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) Modified on 02/26/1996 (Entered: 02/26/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-27 | 20 | 0 | ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR MARJORIE HEINS, ANN ELIZABETH BEESON, DAVID L. SOBEL, MARC ROTENBERG AND MIKE GODWIN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ) 2/27/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 02/27/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-27 | 21 | 0 | ORDER, THAT PURSUANT TO FED.R.CIV.P. 42(a), THESE ACTIONS (96-963 AND 96-1458) SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED FOR ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN THESE CASES, INCLUDING THE HEARING ON SUCH MOTIONS . (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 2/28/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) Modified on 02/28/1996 (Entered: 02/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-02-27 | 22 | 0 | ORDER, THAT IN ANTICIPATION OF THE HEARING ON THE MOTIONS, THE PARTIES ARE GRANTED LEAVE TO CONDUCT EXPEDITED DISCOVERY, INCLUDING THE TAKING OF ORAL DEPOSITIONS OF WITNESSES EXPECTED TO TESTIFY AT HEARING; BY MARCH 8, 1996, THE PARTIES SHALL NOTIFY THE CLERK OF COURT AS TO THEIR DESIRES REGARDING THE PREPARATION FOR, AND WIRING OF, THE CERMONIAL COURTROOM, AT THEIR EXPENSE, IN TIME FOR COMMENCEMENT OF THE HEARING ON MARCH 21, 1996, AND IF THEY GIVE SUCH NOTICE, THEY SHALL AT THAT TIME DELIVER TO THE CLERK OF COURT THEIR WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH PREPARATION AND WIRING; BY MARCH 15, 1996, THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THEIR VIEWS AS TO THE MEANING OF "TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996, ETC.; BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MARCH 19, 1996, THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT: (A) AS COMPREHENSIVE A STIPULATION OF FACTS AS POSSIBLE, ETC.; (B) JOINT PRETRIAL SUBMISSION LISTING THE WITNESSES EXPECTED TO BE CALLED ON MARCH 21, AND 22, 1996, ETC. THE HEARING ON THE MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHALL COMMENCE AT 9:30 A.M. ON MARCH 21, 1996 IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM, AND SHALL CONTINUE ON MARCH 22, 1996 STARTING AT THE SAME TIME AT THE SAME SITE, ETC. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 2/28/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) Modified on 02/28/1996 (Entered: 02/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-01 | 23 | 0 | ORDER, THAT FINDING THE PETITION AND VERIFICATION OF STEFAN PRESSER, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN REASONABLE IN ALL RESPECTS IT IS NOW HEREBY GRANTED. (SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER) 3/4/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/04/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-01 | 24 | 0 | PETITION OF CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN, FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION, VERIFICATION. (fe) (Entered: 03/04/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-06 | 25 | 0 | Affidavit of: James Mason re: served summons and complaint upon United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Served by: personal service on 2/26/96. (fe) (Entered: 03/07/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-06 | 26 | 0 | Affidavit of: Ronald P. Schiller re: served summons and complaint upon DEFENDANT JANET RENO. Served by: registered return receipt mail on 2/29/96 (green card receipt attached)(fe) Modified on 03/07/1996 (Entered: 03/07/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-06 | 27 | 0 | Affidavit of: Ronald P. Schiller re: served summons and complaint upon U.S. Department of Justice. Served by: registered return receipt mail on 2/29/96 (green card attached). (fe) (Entered: 03/07/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-11 | 28 | 0 | ORDER, THAT BRUCE J. ENNIS, JR., ANN M. KAPPLER, AND JOHN B. MORRIS, JR., ESQS. MAY APPEAR IN THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE, SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/12/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-11 | 29 | 0 | ORDER, THAT PARAGRAPH 3 OF OUR JOINT ORDER IN THESE CASE IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS; AND BY 10:00 ON MARCH 18, 1996, THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THEIR VIEWS AS TO THE MEANING OF "TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996, AND THE PARTIES SHALL MAKE SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE QUESTION AS TO WHETHER A MODEM CONSTITUTES SUCH A DEVICE. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/12/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-12 | 30 | 0 | Exhibits by MOVANT AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC. PLAINTIFFFS' to motion for a preliminary injunction. (2 volumes), certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/13/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-13 | 31 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE DECLARATIONS FROM PLAINTIFFS' WITNESSES WHO ARE NOT EXPECTED TO TESTIFY AT THE HEARING SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK AND DELIVERED TO THE PANEL BY 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 28, 1996. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/14/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-13 | 32 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE PARTIES SHALL MEET AND CONFER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY CAN AGREE ON ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (a) WHICH SIDE BEARS THE BURDEN OF PROOF ON THE ISSUE OF LESS RESTRICTIVE OR INTRUSIVE MEANS?; (b) DO PLAINTIFFS BEAR THE BURDEN OF PROVING THE TECHNICAL IMPOSSIBLITY AND ECONOMIC/PRACTICAL UNFEASIBILITY OF COMPLYING WITH THE ACT, OR DOES THE GOVERNMENT BEAR THE BURDEN OF PROVING THE CONVERSE?; AND ABSENT AGREEMENT ON THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS, THE PARTIES SHALL ADVISE THE COURT IN A BRIEF, NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY PAGES, DUE BY 4:00 P.M. ON MARCH 20, 1996. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/14/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-14 | 33 | 0 | MOTION BY MOVANT THE LABORATORY FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE, MOVANT MICHAEL L. DERTOUZOS FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE THE AMICUS STATEMENT , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Amicus statement attached) (fe) (Entered: 03/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-15 | 34 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE MOTION OF THE LABORATORY FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE THE AMICUS STATEMENT IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ANY PARTY AVAILING ITSELF OF DR. DERTOUZOS' ASSISTANCE. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 3/18/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 3/15/96 COPIES FAXED. (fe) Modified on 03/18/1996 (Entered: 03/18/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-18 | 35 | 0 | Opposition by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to plff's MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, certificate of service. (sc) (Entered: 03/18/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-18 | 36 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to the court's request regarding the term "telecommunications device", certificate of service. (sc) (Entered: 03/18/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-18 | 37 | 0 | Response by AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFFS' views on the meaning of "Telecommunications Device", certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-18 | 38 | 0 | Response by PLAINTIFF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ET AL. view as to the meaning of "Telecommunications Device", certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-18 | 39 | 0 | Praecipe by DEFENDANTS to append the attached Exhibits 2 and 3 to defendants' opposition to plaintiff American Library Association, et al.'s motion for a preliminary injunction. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 40 | 0 | Certificate of service by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, et al. re: preliminary injunction exhibits and the direct testimony declaration of the ACLU Plaintiffs' witnesses for 3/21 and 3/22, 1996 by sending copies via federal express. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 41 | 0 | Direct testimony declarations of ACLU PLAINTIFFS' witnesses March 21 and 22. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 42 | 0 | ACLU PLAINTIFFS Preliminary Injunction exhibits. (1 binder) (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 43 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANTS to the Court's request regarding the term "Telecommunications Device", certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 44 | 0 | Opposition by DEFENDANTS to PLAINTIFF AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, ET AL.'s MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 45 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE DECLARATIONS FROM PLAINTIFFS' WITNESSES WHO ARE NOT EXPECTED TO TESTIFY AT THE HEARING SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK AND DELIVERED TO THE PANEL BY 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 28, 1996. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/19/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 3/19/96 COPIES FAXED (fe) Modified on 03/19/1996 (Entered: 03/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 46 | 0 | Direct Testimony declarations of Scott O. Bradner, Robert B. Croneberger and Ann W. Duvall, as to ALA PLAINTIFFS', certificate of service. (1 binder of exhibits attached). (fe) (Entered: 03/20/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-19 | 47 | 0 | Statement by ALA PLAINTIFFS' regarding witnesses expected to be called on March 21 and 22, 1996. (fe) (Entered: 03/20/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-20 | 48 | 0 | ACLU AND ALA PLAINTIFFS' joint response to the Court's questions regarding the burden of proof, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/20/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-20 | 49 | 0 | The parties stipulations in preparation for the preliminary injunction hearing. (fe) (Entered: 03/20/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-20 | 50 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to the Court's inquiry concerning burden of proof issues, Certificate of Service. (mc) (Entered: 03/21/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-20 | 51 | 0 | MOTION BY MOVANT AUTHORS GUILD, MOVANT AM SOCIETY OF JOURN, MOVANT ED CARP, MOVANT COALITION FOR POSTIV, MOVANT CONNECTNET, MOVANT CREATIVE ON AOL, MOVANT TRI DANG DO, MOVANT FEMINISTS FOR FREE, MOVANT MARGARITA LA CABE, MOVANT MAGGIE LA NOUE, MOVANT LOD COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT PETER LUDLOW, MOVANT PALMER MUSEUM OF ART, MOVANT CHUCK MORE, MOVANT ROD MORGAN, MOVANT PEN AMERICAN CENTER, MOVANT PHILADELPHIA MAGAZIN, MOVANT PSINET, INC., MOVANT ERIC S. RAYMOND, MOVANT REPORTERS COMMITTEE, MOVANT DON RITTNER, MOVANT THE SEXUALITY INFORM, MOVANT LLOYD K. STIRES, MOVANT PETER J. SWANSON, MOVANT KIRSTI THOMAS, MOVANT WEB COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT MIRYAM EHRLICH WILLIAMSON FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION BY PLFFS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(Brief and Declaration attached). (mc) (Entered: 03/21/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-21 | 52 | 0 | ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF PATRICIA M. RUSSOTTO AND MARY E. KOSTEL AND THEODORE HIRT IS GRANTED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 3/21/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (mc) (Entered: 03/21/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-21 | 53 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to the Court's inquiry concerning burden of proof issues, certificate of service. (td) (Entered: 03/21/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-22 | 54 | 0 | Transcript of Hearing of 3/21/96. (mc) (Entered: 03/22/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-22 | 55 | 0 | ORDER THAT OUR SCHEDULING ORDER DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1996 IS AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THIS HEARING SHALL CONTINUE ON APRIL 12 AND 15, L996, WITH POSSIBLE REBUTTAL ON APRIL 26, 1996. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 3/22/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (mc) (Entered: 03/22/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-22 | 56 | 0 | Minute entry dated 3/21/96 re: civil trial (day one). All parties present. Plantiffs witnesses called and sworn. (fe) (Entered: 03/25/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-22 | 57 | 0 | Minute entry dated 3/22/96 re: Civil trial (day two); All parties present. Plaintiffs witnesses called and sworn. (fe) (Entered: 03/25/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-22 | 58 | 0 | ORDER, THAT MR. ANKER SHALL APPEAR FOR A DEPOSITION IN EITHER PHILADELHIA OR WASHINGTON, D.C. AS COUNSEL MAY AGREE (OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AGREEMENT, IN PHILADELPHIA), FOR A DEPOSITION TO BE COMPLETED BY 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 27, 1996. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 3/25/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 03/25/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-26 | 59 | 0 | Transcript for 3/22/96. (fe) (Entered: 03/26/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 60 | 0 | Direct testimony declarations of ACLU PLAINTIFFS' witnesses April 1. (fe) (Entered: 03/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 61 | 0 | Supplemental declaration of ACLU PLAINTIFFS' in support of preliminary injunction. (fe) (Entered: 03/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 62 | 0 | Certificate of service of ACLU PLAINTIFFS' re: direct testimony declarations witnesses April 1 and supplemental declaration in support of preliminary injunction. (fe) (Entered: 03/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 63 | 0 | Direct testimony declarations of Andrew L. Anker and William W. Burrington by MOVANT AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC. et al. (fe) (Entered: 03/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 64 | 0 | Certificate of service by AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC., et al. re: direct testimony declarations of Andrew L. Anker and William W. Burrington. (fe) (Entered: 03/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 65 | 0 | Supplemental declarations in support of ALA PLAINTIFFS' motion for a preliminary injunction. (2 volumes) (fe) (Entered: 03/29/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-28 | 66 | 0 | Certificate of service by ALA PLAINTIFFS re: supplemental declarations in support of ALA PLAINTIFFS' motion for a preliminary injunction. (fe) (Entered: 03/29/1996) | |||
| 1996-03-29 | 67 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANTS to MOTION BY CERTAIN PROPOSED AMICI CURIAE FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION BY PLFFS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 03/29/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-01 | 68 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE MOTION OF AUTHORS GUILD, ET AL. FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION BY PLFFS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS GRANTED, AND THE AMICI MAY FILE THEIR BRIEF WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER; AND THE GOVERNMENT NEED NOT RESPOND TO THE AMICI'S BRIEF UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 4/2/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 04/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-01 | 69 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF CRAIG M. BLACKWELL, AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE APPLICATION IS GRANTED AND THAT CRAIG M. BLACKWELL IS ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 4/2/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 04/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-01 | 70 | 0 | Brief of Amici Curiae by MOVANT AUTHORS GUILD, MOVANT AM SOCIETY OF JOURN, MOVANT ED CARP, MOVANT COALITION FOR POSTIV, MOVANT CONNECTNET, MOVANT CREATIVE ON AOL, MOVANT TRI DANG DO, MOVANT FEMINISTS FOR FREE, MOVANT MARGARITA LA CABE, MOVANT MAGGIE LA NOUE, MOVANT LOD COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT PETER LUDLOW, MOVANT PALMER MUSEUM OF ART, MOVANT CHUCK MORE, MOVANT ROD MORGAN, MOVANT PEN AMERICAN CENTER, MOVANT PHILADELPHIA MAGAZIN, MOVANT PSINET, INC., MOVANT ERIC S. RAYMOND, MOVANT REPORTERS COMMITTEE, MOVANT DON RITTNER, MOVANT THE SEXUALITY INFORM, MOVANT LLOYD K. STIRES, MOVANT PETER J. SWANSON, MOVANT KIRSTI THOMAS, MOVANT WEB COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT MIRYAM EHRLICH WILLIAMSON, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 04/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-01 | 71 | 0 | Declaration of Jennifer Dufault James, Theresa E. Loscalzo and Joseph T. Lukens in support of brief of amici curiae by MOVANT AUTHORS GUILD, MOVANT AM SOCIETY OF JOURN, MOVANT ED CARP, MOVANT COALITION FOR POSTIV, MOVANT CONNECTNET, MOVANT CREATIVE ON AOL, MOVANT TRI DANG DO, MOVANT FEMINISTS FOR FREE, MOVANT MARGARITA LA CABE, MOVANT MAGGIE LA NOUE, MOVANT LOD COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT PETER LUDLOW, MOVANT PALMER MUSEUM OF ART, MOVANT CHUCK MORE, MOVANT ROD MORGAN, MOVANT PEN AMERICAN CENTER, MOVANT PHILADELPHIA MAGAZIN, MOVANT PSINET, INC., MOVANT ERIC S. RAYMOND, MOVANT REPORTERS COMMITTEE, MOVANT DON RITTNER, MOVANT THE SEXUALITY INFORM, MOVANT LLOYD K. STIRES, MOVANT PETER J. SWANSON, MOVANT KIRSTI THOMAS, MOVANT WEB COMMUNICATIONS, MOVANT MIRYAM EHRLICH WILLIAMSON in support of motion by plaintiffs for preliminary injunction. (fe) (Entered: 04/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-02 | 72 | 0 | Minute entry dated 4/1/96 re: civil trial day three continues. (fe) (Entered: 04/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-02 | 73 | 0 | ORDER, THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHALL FILE ANSWERS IN THESE CASES ON 4/22/96 ; THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BY 4/3/96 IDENTIFY THE WITNESSES IT EXPECTS TO CALL ON APRIL 12 AND 15, AND IS GRANTED LEAVE TO IDENTIFY UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL SUCH WITNESSES BY 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 4, 1996; THE GOVERNMENT SHALL FILE ITS MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATIONS ON 5/6/96, AND PLAINTIFFS SHALL RESPOND TO THAT MOTION (IF IT IS FILED) ON 5/20/96 ; THE PARTIES SHALL FILE PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT, PROPOSED CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND POST-HEARING MEMORANDA ON 5/13/96; THE GOVERNMENT SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSE, IF ANY, TO THE BRIEF BY THE AMICI CURIAE ON 5/13/96; AND THE COURT SHALL HEAR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THESE MATTERS ON 6/3/96 COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 4/3/96 ENTERED; COPIES FAXED ON 4/2/96. (fe) (Entered: 04/03/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-03 | 74 | 0 | Transcript of 4/1/96. (fe) (Entered: 04/03/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-09 | 75 | 0 | MOTION BY ACLU PLAINTIFFS IN LIMINE , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 04/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-09 | 76 | 0 | Direct Testimony Declarations of Albert Vezza, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 04/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-09 | 77 | 0 | Declaration of Dr. Dan R. Olsen, Jr. (fe) (Entered: 04/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-09 | 78 | 0 | Declaration of Howard A. Schmidt, (fe) (Entered: 04/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-09 | 79 | 0 | Exhibits 165-166 by DEFENDANT JANET RENO. (fe) Modified on 04/10/1996 (Entered: 04/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-11 | 80 | 0 | Objections by PLAINTIFFS to the admission into evidence of various defendants' exhibits, certificate of service. (fe) (Entered: 04/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-11 | 81 | 0 | ORDER, THAT ACLU PLAINTIFFS' MOTION IN LIMINE TO RESTRICT THE DISPLAY OF ANY MATERIAL THAT COULD BE PROSECUTED UNDER EXISTING OBSCENITY OR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY LAWS, ETC., IS DENIED. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 4/12/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 04/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-15 | 82 | 0 | MOTION BY DEFENDANTS TO ENTER EXHIBITS INTO EVIDENCE , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (exhibits attached 2 volumes) (fe) (Entered: 04/15/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-15 | 83 | 0 | Minute entry dated 4/15/96 re: Civil non-jury trial. Government's witness: Dr. Dan Olson, prev. sworn. The govt. proffers the exhibits it seeks to move into evidence, etc. (fe) (Entered: 04/16/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-15 | 84 | 0 | ORDER, THAT OUR PRIOR SCHEDULING ORDERS ENTERED THIS ACTION ARE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: (1) THE PARTIES SHALL FILE PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT (WITH CITATIONS TO THE RECORD), PROPOSED CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND POST-HEARING MEMORANDA ON APRIL 29, 1996; (2) WITH RESPECT TO THE POST-HEARING MEMORANDA, A TOTAL OF 120 PAGES IS ALLOTTED TO ACLU AND ALA PLAINTIFFS (TO BE DIVIDED AS THEY SEE FIT), AND 90 PAGES IS ALLOTTED TO THE GOVERNMENT; (3) ON APRIL 26, 1996, THE GOVERNMENT MAY FILE OBJECTIONS, NOT TO EXCEED TWO PAGES, TO PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATIONS, AND PLAINTIFFS MAY REPLY TO THOSE OBJECTIONS IN A BRIEF NOT TO EXCEED ONE PAGE ON MAY 3, 1996; AND (4) ORAL ARGUMENT SHALL COMMENCE IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM ON MAY 10, 1996, WITH TWO HOURS TENTATIVELY ALLOTTED FOR EACH SIDE'S ARGUMENT. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL), 4/16/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 4/15/96 COPIES FAXED BY CHAMBERS. (fe) Modified on 04/16/1996 (Entered: 04/16/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-16 | 85 | 0 | MOTION BY MOVANT THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE OF JAY ALAN SEKULOW, COLBY M. MAY, AND JAMES M. HENDERSON, SR. , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 04/17/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-16 | 86 | 0 | MOTION BY MOVANT THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENDANTS , BRIEF, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (brief attached). (fe) Modified on 04/17/1996 (Entered: 04/17/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-18 | 87 | 0 | Exhibits Volume I - V by DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. (fe) (Entered: 04/19/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-22 | 88 | 0 | ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE IS GRANTED AND THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE BRIEF. THE MOTION TO ADMIT JAY ALAN SEKULOW, COLBY M. MAY AND JAMES M. HENDERSON, SR., PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 4/23/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (fe) (Entered: 04/23/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-22 | 89 | 0 | Brief Amicus Curiae by AMICUS THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE. (fe) (Entered: 04/23/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-23 | 90 | 0 | Answer to Complaint by DEFENDANT JANET RENO (Attorney CRAIG M. BLACKWELL), certificate of service. (td) (Entered: 04/24/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-24 | 91 | 0 | Affidavit of Donna L. Hoffman. (td) (Entered: 04/24/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-24 | 92 | 0 | Praecipe by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to file corrected binder entitled "Volume III, defts' Exhibits 90 - 164 Corrected Binder". (td) (Entered: 04/25/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 93 | 0 | Post-Trial brief by AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER, JOURNALISM EDUCATION, COMPUTER PROFESSIONA, NATIONAL WRITERS UNI, CLARINET COMMUNICATI, INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL, STOP PRISONER RAPE, AIDS EDUCATION GLOBA, BIBLIOBYTES, QUEER RESOURCES, CRITICAL PATH AIDS, WILDCAT PRESS, INC., DECLAN MCCULLAGH, BROCK MEEKS, JOHN TROYER, JONATHAN WALLACE, PLANNED PARENTHOOD in support of their motions for a preliminary injunction, Certificate of Service. (gn) (Entered: 04/29/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 94 | 0 | MOTION BY MOVANT THE NATIONAL LAW CTR, MOVANT FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL, MOVANT "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" CAMPAIGN, MOVANT NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES, MOVANT MORALITY IN MEDIA FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(Brief Amicus Curiae and Seperate Appendix 8 attached). (mc) (Entered: 04/29/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 95 | 0 | Post-Hearing Brief by NOTICE ONLY AMERICAN LIBRARY in support of motion for preliminary injunction, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 96 | 0 | Combined Proposed Conclusions of law by NOTICE ONLY AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC., et al., Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 97 | 0 | Combined Proposed Findings of Facts by NOTICE ONLY AMERICAN LIBRARY, et al., Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 98 | 0 | Objections by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to plaintiffs' 3/28/96 supplemental declarations, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 99 | 0 | Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law by DEFENDANT JANET RENO, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-29 | 100 | 0 | Post-Hearing Memorandum of Points and Authorities of DEFENDANT JANET RENO, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 04/30/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-30 | 101 | 0 | ORDER GRANTING THE NATIONAL LAW CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" CAMPAIGN, NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES AND MORALITY IN MEDIA'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE. THE ACLU GROUP OF PLAINTIFFS AND THE ALA GROUP OF PLAINTIFFS ARE EACH GRANTED LEAVE TO RESPOND TO THIS NEW BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE IN MEMORANDA NOT TO EXCEED TEN PAGES' LENGTH BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 5/8/96. (SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL) 5/1/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 4/30/96 COPIES FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 05/01/1996) | |||
| 1996-04-30 | 102 | 0 | Notice of Filing of Deposition Excerpts by DEFENDANT JANET RENO re: defts' Post-Hearing Memorandum of Points and Authorities, certificate of service. (td) (Entered: 05/01/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-02 | 103 | 0 | Reply by PLAINTIFF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. to defendants' objections to 3/28/96 supplemental declarations, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-02 | 104 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, ET AL. TO STRIKE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 05/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-02 | 105 | 0 | Response by NOTICE ONLY AMERICAN LIBRARY to defendants' objections to plaintiffs' supplemental declarations, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/02/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-02 | 106 | 0 | Notice of filing of complete deposition transcripts by DEFENDANT JANET RENO, Volumes A through F, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/03/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-03 | 107 | 0 | Supplement of AMICUS THE NATIONAL LAW CTR, AMICUS FAMILY RESEARCH COUN, AMICUS "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH", AMICUS NATIONAL COALITION, AMICUS MORALITY IN MEDIA re: Appendix Index and Comments ofn Judicial Notice for the Brief Amicus Curiae. (fe) (Entered: 05/03/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-08 | 108 | 0 | Memorandum of law by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, et al. in response to brief amici curiae of National Law Center for Children & Families et al, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/08/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-08 | 109 | 0 | ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL FAX THEIR RESPONSE(S) TO THE MOTION (FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT) BY NOON ON 5/9/96, ETC. THE GOVERNMENT IS GRANTED LEAVE TO SUPPLEMENT ITS MOTION WITH ANSWERS TO THE FOREGOING QUESTIONS BY NOON ON 5/9/96, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 5/9/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 5/8/96 COPIES FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 05/09/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-08 | 110 | 0 | Opposition by DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. to plaintiffs' motion to strike deposition transcripts and response to ACLU request to submit additional exhibits, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/09/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 111 | 0 | Response by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. to defendants' motion for leave to file supplemental memorandum of points and authorities, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 112 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. to the court's order re: defendants' motion for leave to file a supplemental statement, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 113 | 0 | Response by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. to defendants' motion for leave to file supplemental statement, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 114 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, ET AL. TO CLARIFY AND RESTATE THE COURT'S ORDERS CONCERNING DEFENDANTS' ACTIONS PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY RELIEF , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 115 | 0 | ORDER THAT GOVERNMENT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT IS GRANTED AS UNOPPOSED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 5/10/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED; 5/9/96 COPIES FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-09 | 116 | 0 | MOTION BY DEFENDANT JANET RENO FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT WITH SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-10 | 117 | 0 | Response by DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. to the court's order re: defendants' motion for leave to file a supplemental statement, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-10 | 118 | 0 | Response by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. to defendants' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/10/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-13 | 119 | 0 | Minute entry: Argument Hearing on 5/10/96 at 9:30 a.m. (fe) (Entered: 05/13/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-13 | 120 | 0 | Statement by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. concerning oral argument, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/13/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-13 | 121 | 0 | Response by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES, et al. to defendants' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/13/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-14 | 122 | 0 | Transcript of Hearing on 5/10/96 at 9:32 a.m. (fe) (Entered: 05/14/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-15 | 123 | 0 | Memorandum by DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. in opposition to ALA plaintiffs' MOTION TO CLARIFY AND RESTATE THE COURT'S ORDERS CONCERNING DEFENDANTS' ACTIONS PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY RELIEF, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 05/16/1996) | |||
| 1996-05-15 | 124 | 0 | ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO CLARIFY AND RESTATE THE COURT'S ORDERS CONCERNING DEFENDANTS' ACTIONS PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY RELIEF, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 5/16/96 ENTERED AND MAILED AND FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 05/16/1996) | |||
| 1996-06-12 | 125 | 0 | ADJUDICATION AND ORDER THAT PLFFS' MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ARE GRANTED; DEFT. ATTORNEY GENERAL JANET RENO, AND ALL ACTING UNDER HER DIRECTION AND CONTROL, ARE PRELIMINARILY ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING, PROSECUTING, INVESTIGATING OR REVIEWING ANY MATTER PREMISED UPON: (a) SECTIONS 223 (a)(1)(B) AND 223 (a)(2) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996 ("THE CDA"), PUB. L. NO. 104-104, 502, 110 STAT. 133, 133-36, TO THE EXTENT SUCH ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, INVESTIGATION, OR REVIEW ARE BASED UPON ALLEGATIONS OTHER THAN OBSCENITY OR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY; AND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV.P. 65(c), PLFFS NEED NOT POST A BOND FOR THIS INJUNCTION, ETC.; AND THE PARTIES SHALL ADVISE THE COURT, IN WRITING, AS TO THEIR VIEWS REGARDING THE NEED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE LATER OF (a) THIRTY-ONE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, OR (b) TEN DAYS AFTER FINAL APPELLATE REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. ( SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE DOLORES K. SLOVITER, JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER AND JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 6/12/96 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED. (mc) Modified on 06/12/1996 (Entered: 06/12/1996) | |||
| 1996-06-26 | 126 | 0 | UNOPPOSED MOTION BY DEFENDANT JANET RENO FOR CLARIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PURSUANT TO RULE 60 , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 06/27/1996) | |||
| 1996-06-28 | 127 | 0 | ORDER THAT DEFTS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PURSUANT TO RULE 60 IS GRANTED AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PARAGRAPH 2(a) OF THIS COURT'S ORDER DATED 6/11/96 IS HEREBY CLARIFIED AS FOLLOWS: DEFTS ARE ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING, PROSECUTING, INVESTIGATING OR REVIEWING MATTERS PREMISED UPON 47 U.S.C. SECTION 223(a)(2) ONLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES SPECIFIED IN SECTION 223(a)(1)(B) AS THEY RELATE TO "INDECENT" COMMUNICATIONS. DEFTS ARE NOT ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING, PROSECUTING, INVESTIGATING OR REVIEWING ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 223(a)(2): BASED ON PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES SPECIFIED IN SECTION 223(a)(1)(A), (C), (D) OR (E); OR BASED ON PROHIBITED OBSCENITY OR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 223(a)(1)(B). THE COURT'S PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER ENTERED 6/12/96 IS UNCHANGED IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS. THIS CLARIFICATION ORDER SHALL NOT EXTEND THE DATE OF THE ENTRY OF THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 561(b) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACTION OF 1996, PUB. L. NO. 104-104, SECTION 561 (b), 110 STAT. 143 ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER, DOLORES K. SLOVITER, STEWART DALZELL ) 6/28/96 ENTERED AND COPIES FAXED AND MAILED. (td) Modified on 06/28/1996 (Entered: 06/28/1996) | |||
| 1996-07-01 | 128 | 0 | Notice of appeal to U.S. Supreme Court by DEFENDANT JANET RENO. Copies to: JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk, and BRUCE J. ENNIS JR., BRUCE A. TAYLOR, CATHLEEN A. CLEAVER, JAMES HENDERSON SR., COLBY M. MAY, JAY ALAN SEKULOW, L. THEODORE HOPPE JR., JAMES D. CRAWFORD, ANDRE L. DENNIS, RONALD P. SCHILLER, STEWART DALZELL, MARJORIE HEINS, ANN ELIZABETH BEESON, MICHAEL GODWIN, MARC ROTENBERG, DAVID L. SOBEL, DOLORES K. SLOVITER, MARY E. KOSTEL, PATRICIA M. RUSSOTTO, THEODORE C. HIRT, JASON R. BARON, ANTHONY J. COPPOLINO, R. KMETZ, LAURA ABEL, CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN, STEFAN Certificate of Service. (fe) Modified on 07/02/1996 (Entered: 07/01/1996) | |||
| 1996-09-03 | 129 | 0 | Letter from Sandra Elliott Spagnolo, Assistant Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States to Mr. Kunz dated 8/19/96 re: application for an extension of time within which to docket appeal. (fe) (Entered: 09/03/1996) | |||
| 1997-06-12 | 130 | 0 | Transcript of Hearing on 4/15/96. (fe) (Entered: 06/12/1997) | |||
| 1997-06-16 | 131 | 0 | Notice of change of address by CHRISTOPHER A. HANSEN, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 06/16/1997) | |||
| 1997-07-28 | 132 | 0 | Certified copy of order from Supreme Court of the United States dated 6/26/97. Re: order that the judgment of the above court in this cause is affirmed. (fe) Modified on 07/28/1997 (Entered: 07/28/1997) | |||
| 1997-07-30 | 133 | 0 | Joint Report of PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, et al. and DEFENDANTS JANET RENO, et al. to court on further proceedings, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 07/30/1997) | |||
| 1997-07-30 | 134 | 0 | FINAL ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS, ATTORNEY GENERAL JANET RENOA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ALL ACTING UNDER THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DIRECTION AND CONTROL ARE PERMANENTLY ENJOINED FROM ENFORCING, PROSECUTING, INVESTIGATING OR REVIEWING ANY MATTER PREMISED UPON: SECTION 223(a)(1)(B) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996, ETC. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER, JUDGE STEWART DALZELL, CHIEF JUDGE DOLORES K. SLOVITER ) 7/31/97 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 07/31/1997) | |||
| 1997-08-29 | 135 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, ET AL. FOR FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS , MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 08/29/1997) | |||
| 1997-08-29 | 136 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, ET AL. FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS , MEMORANDUM, EXHIBITS, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 08/29/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-16 | 137 | 0 | MOTION BY DEFENDANT JANET RENO FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME IN WHICH TO PURSUE DISCOVERY REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' ELIGIBILITY FOR FEES , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 09/16/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-16 | 138 | 0 | Memorandum by DEFENDANT JANET RENO in support of MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME IN WHICH TO PURSUE DISCOVERY REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' ELIGIBILITY FOR FEES, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 09/16/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-17 | 139 | 0 | Letter from Supreme Court of the United States dated 9/16/97 re: return of original record and any exhibits. (fe) (Entered: 09/17/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-26 | 140 | 0 | MOTION BY PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, ET AL. TO STAY FURTHER DISCOVERY , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (fe) (Entered: 09/26/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-26 | 141 | 0 | Opposition by PLAINTIFFS AMERICAN CIVIL LIB, et al. to plaintiffs' MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME IN WHICH TO PURSUE DISCOVERY REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' ELIGIBILITY FOR FEES, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 09/26/1997) | |||
| 1997-09-30 | 142 | 0 | Opposition by DEFENDANT JANET RENO to the ALA plaintiffs' MOTION TO STAY FURTHER DISCOVERY, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 09/30/1997) | |||
| 1997-10-01 | 143 | 0 | ORDER GRANTING PLFFS' MOTION TO STAY FURTHER DISCOVERY. DISCOVERY IS STAYED UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ) 10/2/97 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (gn) (Entered: 10/02/1997) | |||
| 1997-10-09 | 144 | 0 | Supplemental Submission of NOTICE ONLY AMERICAN LIBRARY in response to defendants' motion for enlargement of time, Certificate of Service. (fe) (Entered: 10/09/1997) | |||
| 1997-10-21 | 145 | 0 | ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL BY 11/13/97 FILE CONTEMPORANEOUS MEMORANDA REGARDING THEIR VIEWS AS TO WHETHER "THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WAS SUBSTANTIALLY JUSTIFIED" IN THESE CASES, "OR THAT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (WOULD) MAKE AN AWARD UNJUST" HERE, 28 U.S.C. SECTION 2412(d)(1)(4) . THE MEMORANDA OF THE PLAINTIFF GROUPS IN THE TWO ACTIONS SHALL EACH NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE PAGES, AND THE GOVERNMENT'S MEMORANDUM SHALL NOT EXCEES THIRTY-FIVE PAGES. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ) 10/21/97 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (fe) (Entered: 10/21/1997) | |||
| 1997-11-14 | 146 | 0 | STIPULATION AND ORDER TO SETTLE ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THIS ACTION, NOW HEREBY STIPULATE TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF THEIR MOTION FOR FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS AND THE DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN THIS ACTION, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT APPENDED HERETO. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER, CHIEF JUDGE DOLORES K. SLOVITER, JUDGE STEWART DALZELL ) 11/17/97 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (fe) Modified on 11/17/1997 (Entered: 11/17/1997) |