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(click on link for details on each case)
Supreme Court Decision in Zubik/Little Sisters of the Poor (May 16, 2016)
Second Circuit
Decided Case
- Catholic Archdiocese of New York (2d. Cir. appeal vacated by the Supreme Court May 23, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration.)
Third Circuit
Decided Cases
- Diocese of Erie/Diocese of Pittsburgh (3d Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Geneva College (3d Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Cases on Pause
- Catholic Diocese of Greensburg/ Brandt (3d Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Dec. 2, 2014)
Cases in the District Court
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia (3d Cir. appeal vacated and remanded to district court on Sept. 2, 2014)
Fifth Circuit
Decided Cases
- East Texas Baptist University/Houston Baptist University (5th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Diocese of Beaumont (5th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Diocese of Ft. Worth (5th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- University of Dallas (5th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Cases on Pause
- Insight for Living Ministries (5th Cir. appeal stayed on Feb. 2, 2015 pending decision in alternate case)
- Louisiana College (5th Cir. appeal stayed on Dec. 12, 2014 pending decision in alternate case)
Sixth Circuit
Decided Cases
- Michigan Catholic Conference (6th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 23, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Diocese of Nashville (2nd Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 23, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Cases on Pause
- Legatus/Weingartz Supply Co. (6th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since May 5, 2014; supplemental briefing completed Oct. 3, 2014)
- Ave Maria Foundation (6th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since May 5, 2014; supplemental briefing completed Oct. 3, 2014)
- Union University (E.D. Mich. proceedings stayed on Apr. 29, 2014 pending decision in alternate case)
Seventh Circuit
Decided Cases
- Biola University/Grace Schools/Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (7th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- University of Notre Dame (7th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Wheaton College (7th Cir. appeal decided July 1, 2015; district court case stayed Dec. 2, 2015 pending Supreme Court decision)
Eighth Circuit
Decided Cases:
- Dordt College (8th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- CNS Ministries/Sharpe Holdings, Inc. (8th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Cases on Pause
- College of the Ozarks (8th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Nov. 9, 2015; briefing completed Aug. 6, 2015)
- Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (8th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Nov. 10, 2015; briefing completed Jan. 13, 2015)
Tenth Circuit
Decided Cases
- Little Sisters of the Poor/Reaching Souls (10th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Southern Nazarene University (10th Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Cases on Pause
- Colorado Christian University (10th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Sept. 24, 2014)
- Dobson (10th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since July 7, 2014)
- Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne (10th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since July 30, 2014)
- Association of Christian Schools International (10th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since June 29, 2015)
- Catholic Benefits Association (10th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Mar. 17, 2015)
Eleventh Circuit
Decided Cases
- Eternal Word Television Network (11th Cir. appeal vacated by the Court May 31, 2016 for further consideration.)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta/Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Savannah (11th Cir. appeal vacated by the Court May 31, 2016 for further consideration.)
Cases on Pause
- Ave Maria University (11th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Jan. 21, 2015)
- Ave Maria School of Law (11th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since Jan. 21, 2015)
- Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation (11th Cir. appeal held in abeyance since July 6, 2015)
D.C. Circuit
Cases in Progress
- March for Life (D.C. Cir. appeal docketed Oct. 28, 2015)
Decided Cases
- Archdiocese of Washington (D.C. Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
- Priests for Life (D.C. Cir. decision vacated by the Supreme Court May 16, 2016; case remanded to the court of appeals for further consideration)
Last Updated: June 15, 2016
Current Scorecard for Non-Profit Cases
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56 non-profit lawsuits with a scorecard of 22 injunctions granted to 11 injunctions denied. Seven cases have appealed to the Supreme Court.
Injunctions Granted:
Third Circuit:
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia (3d. Cir. Sept. 2, 2014) (injunction pending appeal)
Eighth Circuit:
- Dordt College (8th Cir. Sept. 17, 2015)
- CNS Ministries/Sharpe Holdings, Inc. (8th Cir. Sept. 17, 2015)
Tenth Circuit:
- Association of Christian Schools International (10th Cir. Dec. 19, 2014) (injunction pending appeal)
- Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne (10th Cir. June 30, 2014) (injunction pending appeal)
Eleventh Circuit:
- Eternal Word Television Network (11th Cir. June 30, 2014) (injunction pending appeal)
District Courts:
- March for Life (D.D.C. Aug. 31, 2015)
- Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation (M.D. Fla. Feb. 3, 2015)
- Catholic Benefits Association (W.D. Okla. Dec. 29, 2014)
- Insight for Living Ministries (E.D. Tex. Nov. 25, 2014)
- Ave Maria University (M.D. Fla. Oct. 28, 2014)
- Ave Maria School of Law (M.D. Fla. Oct. 28, 2014)
- Catholic Diocese of Greensburg/ Brandt (W.D. Pa. Aug. 20, 2014)*
- Louisiana College (W.D. La. Aug. 13, 2014)*
- Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (E.D. Mo. June 30, 2014)
- Colorado Christian University (D. Colo. June 20, 2014)
- Union University (W.D. Tenn. April. 29, 2014)
- Dobson (D. Colo. Apr. 17, 2014)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta (N.D. Ga. Mar. 26, 2014)*
- Ave Maria Foundation (E.D. Mich. Jan. 13, 2014)
- Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (N.D. Ind. Dec. 27, 2013)
- Legatus/Weingartz Supply Co. (E.D. Mich. Dec. 20, 2013)
Injunctions Denied:
Second Circuit:
- Catholic Archdiocese of New York (2d Cir. Aug. 7, 2015)
Third Circuit:
- Diocese of Erie/Diocese of Pittsburgh/Geneva College/Seneca Hardwood (3d Cir. Feb. 11, 2015)
Fifth Circuit:
- East Texas Baptist University/Houston Baptist University/Catholic Diocese of Beaumont/ Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth (5th Cir. June 22, 2015)
Sixth Circuit:
- Michigan Catholic Conference/Catholic Diocese of Nashville (6th Cir. Aug. 21, 2015) (on remand)
Seventh Circuit:
- Biola University/Grace Schools/ Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (7th Cir. appeal decided Sept. 4, 2015; petition for rehearing en banc denied Nov. 5, 2015; Biola University/Grace Schools cert petition requesting hold filed Feb. 3, 2016)
- Wheaton College (7th Cir. July 1, 2015)
- University of Notre Dame (7th Cir. May 19, 2015) (on remand)
Tenth Circuit:
- Little Sisters of the Poor/GuideStone/Reaching Souls International/Southern Nazarene University (10th Cir. July 14, 2015)
D.C. Circuit:
- Archdiocese of Washington/Priests for Life (D.C. Cir. Nov. 14, 2014)
District Courts:
- Right to Life Michigan (W.D. Mich. Oct. 27, 2015)
- College of the Ozarks (W.D. Mo. Jan. 13, 2015)
Supreme Court Orders:
- Little Sisters/Zubik/Archdiocese of Washington/ETBU/HBU/Geneva College/Priests for Life/Southern Nazarene (Per Curiam Reversal May 16, 2016)
- Diocese of Erie/Diocese of Pittsburgh (S. Ct. June 29, 2015)
- Michigan Catholic Conference/Catholic Diocese of Nashville (S.Ct. April 27, 2015) (vacating and remanding in light of Hobby Lobby)
- Diocese of Erie/Diocese of Pittsburgh (April 15, 2015) (Justice Alito Stay Order)
- University of Notre Dame (S. Ct. Mar. 9, 2015) (vacating and remanding in light of Hobby Lobby)
- Little Sisters of the Poor (S. Ct. Jan. 24, 2014) (granting injunction pending appeal)
Cases Appealed to the Supreme Court:
- Southern Nazarene University (Cert petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- Geneva College (Cert petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- Little Sisters of the Poor/Reaching Souls (Cert Petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- East Texas Baptist University/Houston Baptist University (Cert Petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- Archdiocese of Washington (Cert Petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- Priests for Life (Cert Petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
- Diocese of Erie/Diocese of Pittsburgh (Cert Petition granted Nov. 6, 2015)
Cases Awaiting Court Decisions:
- March for Life (D.C. Cir. filed Oct. 28, 2015)
- Catholic Diocese of Biloxi (S.D. Miss. filed Mar. 27, 2014)
Cases Voluntarily Dismissed:
- FOCUS (D. Colo. June 11, 2015)
- Belmont Abbey College (D.D.C. Nov. 3, 2014)
- Valley Forge Christian College (E.D. Pa. Oct 20., 2014)
Cases filed against previous versions of the HHS Mandate and dismissed on procedural or other grounds:
- Liberty University (4th Cir. Dec. 2, 2013)
- Nebraska (8th Cir. Aug. 21, 2013)
- Criswell College (N.D. Tex. Apr. 9, 2013)
- Franciscan University (S.D. Ohio Mar. 22, 2013)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Miami (S.D. Fla. Mar. 4, 2013)
- Catholic Diocese of Dallas (N.D. Tex. Feb. 26, 2013)
- Catholic Diocese of Joliet (N.D. Ill. Feb. 8, 2013)
- Catholic Diocese of Peoria (C.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2013)
- American Family Association (N.D. Miss. July 19, 2013)
See Also:
- Media Research Center (E.D. Va. Aug. 4, 2014) (suit by organization seeking to participate in the accommodation scheme; preliminary injunction denied; case dismissed without prejudice on Oct. 14, 2014)
- Wieland (8th Cir. July 20, 2015) (Suit by state employee over contraceptive coverage in his employer-provided health plan.)
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Last Updated: June 15, 2016
Current Scorecard for For-Profit Cases
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Supreme Court VICTORY: Hobby Lobby / Conestoga Wood.
49 additional for-profit lawsuits*
Preliminary and Appellate Injunctions Granted (i.e., don’t have to comply with mandate while case proceeds in court):
- Catholic Benefits Association (W.D. Okla. Dec. 29, 2014)
- Trijicon, Inc.(D.D.C. Aug. 14, 2013)
- Triune Health Group (N.D. Ill. Jan. 3, 2013)
Permanent Injunctions Granted:
- M&N Plastics, Inc. (E.D. Mich. Nov. 17, 2014)
- Ozinga (N.D. Ill. Sept. 30, 2015)
- Annex Medical (D. Minnesota. Aug. 19, 2015)
- Holland (S.D. W. Va. May 29, 2015)
- Grote (S.D. Ind. April 30, 2015)
- Tyndale Publishers (D.D.C. July 15, 2015)
- Newland (Hercules) (D. Colo. Mar. 16, 2015)
- Mersino Dewatering (E.D. Mich. Feb. 27, 2015)
- Korte (7th Cir. Nov. 8, 2013)
- CNS Ministries/Sharpe Holdings, Inc. (E.D. Mo. Feb. 13, 2015)
- Eden Foods (E.D. Mich. Feb. 12, 2015)
- Beckwith (M.D. Fla. Feb. 11, 2015)
- Mersino Management (E.D. Mich. Feb. 4, 2015)
- Briscoe (D. Colo. Jan. 27, 2015)
- Autocam (W.D. Mich. Jan. 5, 2015)
- Legatus/Weingartz Supply Co. (E.D. Mich. Dec. 31, 2014)
- Hastings Automotive (D. Minn. Dec. 11, 2014)
- Lindsay, Rappaport & Postel, LLC (N.D. Ill. Dec. 3, 2014)
- Domino’s Farms (E.D. Mich. Dec. 3, 2014)
- American Manufacturing Co. (Hall) (D. Minn. Nov. 26, 2014)
- Feltl and Company (D. Minn. Nov. 26, 2014)
- MK Chambers Co. (E.D. Mich. Nov. 21, 2014)
- SMA, LLC (D. Minn. Nov. 20, 2014)
- The QC Group, Inc. (D. Minn. Nov. 19, 2014)
- Hobby Lobby (W.D. Okla. July 19, 2013)
- Stinson Electric (D. Minn. Nov. 18, 2014)
- Doboszenski v. Sebelius (D. Minn. Nov. 18, 2014)
- Bick Holdings, Inc. (E.D. Mo. Nov. 18, 2014)
- Randy Reed Automotive (W.D. Mo. Nov. 12, 2014)
- Sioux Chief Manufacturing (W.D. Mo. Nov. 12, 2014)
- O’Brien (E.D. Miss. Nov. 12, 2014)
- Tonn and Blank Construction (N.D. Ind. Nov. 6, 2014)
- Williams (D.D.C. Nov. 5, 2014)
- Hart Electric (N.D. Ill. Nov. 3, 2014)
- C.W. Zumbiel (D.D.C. Nov. 3, 2014)
- Stewart (D.D.C. Nov. 2, 2014)
- Am. Pulverizer Co. (Griesedieck) (W.D. Mo. Oct. 30, 2014)
- Barron Industries, Inc. (D.D.C. Oct. 27, 2014)
- Willis & Willis, PLC (D.D.C. Oct. 27, 2014)
- Johnson Welded Products, Inc. (D.D.C. Oct. 24, 2014)
- Midwest Fastener Corp** (D.D.C. Oct. 24, 2014)
- Gilardi (Fresh Unlimited) (D.D.C. Oct. 20, 2014)
- Geneva College/Seneca Hardwood (W.D. Pa. Oct. 10, 2014)
- Conestoga Wood (E.D. Pa. Oct. 2, 2014)
- Armstrong (D. Colo. Sept. 29, 2014)
Injunctions Denied (case dismissed and not appealed):
- Infrastructure Alternatives (W.D. Mich. Sept. 30, 2013)
* The numbers of for-profit and non-profit lawsuits provided in the respective scorecards take into account CNS Ministries/Sharpe Holdings, Inc. v. Sebelius, Geneva College/Seneca Hardwood v. Sebelius, Legatus/Weingartz Supply Co. v. Sebelius, and Catholic Benefits Association v. Sebelius, which include both for-profit and non-profit plaintiffs. Thus, these cases are included in each scorecard’s tallies.
**On Oct. 6, 2014 the Eighth Circuit reversed the district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction and remanded for further proceedings.
While we try to ensure that all information on this website is current and accurate, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Last Updated: October 2, 2015
HHS Mandate Timeline:
May 16, 2016, Press Release, Unanimous Win for Little Sisters of the Poor at Supreme Court
May 16, 2016, Press Release, Supreme Court victory for Texas Baptist Universities
April 20, 2016, Press Release, Little Sisters to Court: Government’s existing plans make solution possible
April 20, 2016, Press Release, More Supreme Court briefs filed in the Little Sisters of the Poor case
April 12, 2016, Press Release, Religious non-profits tell Court: Yes there is a solution
March 29, 2016, Press Release, Supreme Court asks for additional briefs in Little Sisters case
March 23, 2016, Press Release, Supreme Court hears Little Sisters of the Poor case
March 14, 2016, Press Release, Little Sisters poke big holes in Government’s case
March 10, 2016, Press Release, The Little Sisters of the Poor tell their stories
March 2, 2016, Press Release, Government exempts 100 million from HHS mandate, but not the Little Sisters
February 16, 2016, Press Release, Little Sisters of the Poor website answers multiple government misrepresentations in SCOTUS case
January 29, 2016, Press Release, Little Sisters’ Day in Court: March 23rd
January 11, 2016, Press Release, Leaders of many faiths ask Supreme Court to protect the Little Sisters of the Poor
January 4, 2016, Press Release, Little Sisters to Highest Court: Protect Our Ministry
November 6, 2015, Press Release, High Court to decide if Government can force nuns to provide contraceptives
September 17, 2015, Press Release, Federal Court Sets Up Supreme Court Review of HHS Mandate
September 3, 2015, Press Release, Federal Judges Criticize Ruling Against Little Sisters of the Poor
August 24, 2015, Press Release, 20 States, Orthodox Rabbis, and Several Orders of Nuns Ask Supreme Court to Take Contraceptive Mandate Case
August 21, 2015, Press Release, Little Sisters receive short-term shelter from HHS Mandate
August 10, 2015, Press Release, 16 States, Religious Groups Ask Supreme Court to Take Contraceptive Mandate Case
July 23, 2015, Press Release, Little Sisters of the Poor Appeal to the Supreme Court
July 14, 2015, Press Release, Court rules against Evangelical ministry
July 14, 2015, Press Release, Court rules against Little Sisters of the Poor
July 10, 2015, Press Release, Administration Issues Final Contraceptive Mandate Rules In Defiance of Supreme Court
July 8, 2015, Press Release, Three Religious Institutions Appeal to Supreme Court, Say They Will Fight to Protect Their Faith
June 29, 2015, Press Release, Supreme Court Protects Religious Charities from Government Mandate
April 27, 2015, Press Release, Supreme Court Protects Religious Ministries for 6th Time From IRS Fines
April 16, 2015, Press Release, Supreme Court Stops Government Mandate for Fifth Time in a Row
March 9, 2015, Press Release, Supreme Court to lower court: Reconsider decision against Notre Dame
February 4, 2015, Press Release, Court hears Nun’s Network’s religious freedom case
December 8, 2014, Press Release, Mother Loraine Speaks Out for the Little Sisters of the Poor
October 28, 2014, Press Release, Federal Court: New HHS mandate does not protect people of faith
August 22, 2014, Press Release, Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the New HHS Regulations
July 3, 2014, Press Release, Supreme Court Grants Emergency Relief to Christian College
July 1, 2014, Press Release, Six More Religious Groups Win Emergency Relief from HHS Mandate
June 30, 2014,Press Release, Catholic Nun’s Network Wins Emergency Relief from 11th Circuit
June 30, 2014, Press Release, Media Advisory: Supreme Court Victory for Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom
June 30, 2014, Press Release, Supreme Court Victory for Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom
March 25, 2014, Press Release, Supreme Court Hears Landmark Hobby Lobby Case
February 24, 2014, Press Release, Little Sisters of the Poor Seek Justice Before Federal Court
January 28, 2014, Press Release, Bi-Partisan Legislators, Religious Leaders, Legal Scholars and States File Support in Supreme Court for Hobby Lobby
January 24, 2014, Press Release, U.S. Supreme Court Protects Little Sisters of the Poor
December 31, 2013, Press Release, Little Sisters of the Poor Granted Temporary Injunction by Supreme Court
December 20, 2013, Press Release, First Class-Action Suit Wins Preliminary Injunction from HHS Mandate
November 26, 2013, Press Release, U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Hobby Lobby Case
November 21, 2013, Order, Preliminary Injunction for Nonprofit Cases
November 20, 2013, Press Release, Belmont Abbey Refiles
September 19, 2013, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Files Cert Petition
July 19, 2013,Press Release, Hobby Lobby Wins Preliminary Injunction
June 28, 2013, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Gets 11th Hour Victory Against the Mandate
June 28, 2013, Press Release, Final HHS Rule Fails to Protect Constitutional Rights of Millions of Americans (BF)
June 27, 2013, Press Release, Victory: 10th Circuit Overturns Denial of Hobby Lobby Injunction (BF)
April 8, 2013, Submit Comments, Deadline to Submit Comments on the Proposed Rule
April 2, 2013, Press Release, American Mfg. Co. Granted a Preliminary Injunction (Hughes Mathews, P.A.)
March 29, 2013, Press Release, ACLJ Obtains Fifth Injunction Against HHS Mandate(ACLJ)
March 29, 2013, Press Release, Tenth Circuit Grants Hobby Lobby Full Court Hearing (Becket Fund)
March 26, 2013, Press Release, State Attorneys General release letter opposing HHS Mandate (Becket Fund)
March 21, 2013, Press Release, Thomas More Law Center Files Its Fourth Court Challenge To the HHS Mandate (TMLC)
March 20, 2013, Press Release, Federal Court Blocks Implementation of HHS Mandate for Illinois Law Firm (ACLJ)
March 12, 2013, Press Release, Beckwith Files Federal Lawsuit to Escape Religious Persecution – Under the HHS Mandate (TMLC)
March 11, 2013, Press Release, Prominent Theological Seminary Joins Fight Against Abortion-Pill Mandate (Becket Fund)
March 6, 2013, Press Release, Colo. Mortgage Co. Seeks to Stop Foreclosure on Religious Freedom (ADF)
February 20, 2013, Press Release, Nine U.S. Senators & Two Representatives: Religious Freedom Includes Hobby Lobby (Becket Fund)
February 20, 2013, Press Relesase, Liberty Institute Helps AFA Fight Back Against HHS Mandate (Liberty Institute)
February 5, 2013, Press Release, Colorado Senior Centers Sue Against HHS Mandate (ADF)
February 1, 2013, Press Release, Still Unacceptable and Unconstitutional (Becket Fund)
December 26, 2012, Press Release, Justice Sotomayor’s Opinion
December 20, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Forced to Ask Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Drug Mandate
December 18, 2012, Press Release, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion: Victory for Religious Organizations
December 10, 2012, Press Release, DC Circuit Court of Appeals: Hearing Set in Wheaton & BAC Appeal, December 14, 2012
December 5, 2012, Press Release, Court Rules in Favor of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
November 29, 2012, Press Release, O’Brien Business Granted Emergency Relief from HHS Mandate in 8th Circuit, HL Seeks Same
November 21, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Seeks Emergency Relief from Abortion-Pill Mandate
November 19, 2012, Press Release, Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit
November 19, 2012, Press Release, Federal Court: Hobby Lobby Must Violate its Faith and Pay for Abortion-Pills
October 12, 2012, Press Release, 13 States and 12 Organizations File Amicus Briefs Opposing Mandate in BAC/Wheaton Appeal
October 9, 2012, Press Release, East Texas Baptist University and Houston Baptist University Sue HHS
October 5, 2012, Press Release, Appeal to DC Circuit: Christian Colleges “Suffer Present Harm”
September 12, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Sues Over HHS Mandate
May 21, 2012, Press Release, Ave Maria Second to Drop Student Health Insurance
May 15, 2012, Press Release, Franciscan University First to Drop Student Health Insurance
March 23, 2012, Media Advisory, Becket Fund co-host Religious Freedom Rallies nation-wide
March 22, 2012, Press Release, Alabama Joins Becket Fund’s Fight Against Unconstitutional HHS Mandate
March 16, 2012, Press Release, Administration Offers new details on “accommodation” and fails to satisfy religious groups (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
February 28, 2012, Press Release, Administration seeks to dismiss Becket Fund’s CCU lawsuit
February 28, 2012, Congressional Hearing, Becket Fund Testifies before full House Judiciary Committee regarding constitutionality of the HHS Mandate
February 28, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Takes Another Pass on Defending HHS Mandate
February 23, 2012, Press Release, 7 states sue over mandate (Nebraska v. HHS)
February 21, 2012, Press Release, Becket Fund Files on Behalf of Ave Maria University
February 17, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Responds to Becket Fund Lawsuit: “Please Look the Other Way”
February 15, 2012, Press Release, Priest for Life Join Fight
February 15, 2012, Press Release, UNACCEPTABLE: Diverse group of more than 300 academics and religious leaders call Obama’s HHS statement “Unacceptable”
February 15, 2012, HHS Regulation, After “Compromise,” HHS Mandate Remains unchanged
February 10, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Offers False “Compromise” on Abortion-Drug Mandate
February 9, 2012, Press Release, Becket Funds Files Lawsuit for Nun’s TV Network
February 6, 2012, Press Release, White House Makes False Claims about HHS Mandate
January 31, 2012, Press Release, Senator Rubio introduces conscience rights bill
January 20, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Refuses to Change Abortion-Drug Mandate
December 21, 2011, Press Release, Colorado Christian University First Evangelical University to Fight Abortifacient Mandate
November 10, 2011, Press Release, Belmont Abbey College Sues Federal Government
August 3, 2011, HHS Regulation, All group health plans must cover “[FDA-]approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity.” FDA approved contraception includes Plan B (“morning after pill) and ella (“week after pill).
Quick Resources:
- See all nine changes to the HHS Mandate
- New rule for non-profit and for profits (August 2014)
- EBSA Form 700 – Self Certification Form
- FAQ on Mandate and lawsuits — Got questions? We’ve got answers.
- Mandate fact sheet, statutes, codes, and fines (by ADF)
- Media Information Sheet
Academic Papers:
- Mark Rienzi, God and the Profits: Is There Religious Liberty for Money-Makers?
- Stephen Bainbridge, Using Reverse Veil Piercing to Vindicate the Free Exercise Rights of Incorporated Employers
- Symposium: Congress answered this question: Corporations are covered
Comments from Becket Fund and Becket Fund Clients:
- Becket Fund on the new rules for non-profits (October 27, 2014)
- Little Sisters of the Poor on the new rules for non-profits (October 27, 2014)
- Wheaton on the new rules for non-profits (October 27, 2014)
- Becket Fund (April 8, 2013)
- Wheaton College (April 8, 2013)
- Belmont Abbey College (April 8, 2013)
- EWTN (April 5, 2013)
- Colorado Christian University (March 26, 2013)
Other Comments:
- Unacceptable – Over 500 leading academic, religious leaders, and health care professionals, across the ideological spectrum, call the mandate “UNACCEPTABLE”
- Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (February 25, 2013)
- 13 State Attorneys General (March 26, 2013)
- Press Release: 13 Attorneys General join letter criticizing the NPRM and calling for its expansion to for-profit entities
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (March 20, 2013)
- Press Release: USCCB Says Administration Mandate Violates First Amendment Freedoms Of Religious Organizations And Others
- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (April 8, 2013)
- Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (April 8, 2013)
- Press Release: HHS Proposed Rule Continues to Violate Issues of Conscience and Religious Freedom
- Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (March 28, 2013)
- Archdiocese of Washington (April 4, 2013)
- Press Release: Religious Freedom concerns remain unresolved
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (April 8, 2013)
- Press Release: CCCU Responds to NPRM: Continues Constitutional Objection to HHS “Contraceptive Mandate”
- 22 Catholic colleges and higher education programs (April 5, 2013)
- Association of Christian Schools International (April 8, 2013)
- Knights of Columbus (April 6, 2013)
- Diocese of Pittsburgh (April 8, 2013)
- Little Sisters of the Poor (April 8, 2013)
- Church Alliance (April 8, 2013)
- Catholic Medical Association (April 8, 2013)
- Trinity International University (April 8, 2013)
- Galen Institute (April 5, 2013)
- Catholic Health Association (April 4, 2013)
- National Catholic Bioethics Center (April 8, 2013)
- Americans United for Life (April 8, 2013)
- Liberty Counsel Action (April 5, 2013)
Videos:
- Acton Institute: The End of America: The HHS Mandate’s Threat to Freedom
- Heritage Foundation: Two-Minute Warning: The HHS Mandate: A Real-Time Threat to Religious Liberty?
- Women Speak for Themselves
- Archdiocese of St. Louis: It’s That Simple
- American Religious Freedom Program: What is the HHS “Preventative Services” Mandate?
- The Becket Fund: The Hobby Lobby Story
Infographics:
Cases (in chronological order)
Belmont Abbey College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 20, 2013
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: North Carolina, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: Non-profit; private Catholic school in North Carolina founded by Benedictine Monks
- Legal Documents:
- Notice of Dismissal (November 3, 2014)
- Complaint (November 20, 2013)
- Comments on the NPRM (April 8, 2013)
- D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Order (December 18, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Reply Brief (November 19, 2012)
- DOJ’s Brief (November 5, 2012)
- Amicus Briefs filed in support of Belmont Abbey and Wheaton Colleges (scroll halfway down page)
- Becket Fund’s Opening Appeal Brief (October 5, 2012)
- Granted Motion of Expedited Appeal (September 20, 2012)
- Briefing Schedule (September 20, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Motion to Reconsider (July 23, 2012)
- Judge Boasberg’s Opinion (July 18, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Response to Motion to Dismiss (April 23, 2012)
- First Amended Complaint (March 19, 2012)
- DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (February 16, 2012)
- Complaint (November 10, 2011)
- Plaintiff: Belmont Abbey College
- Press Releases:
- Becket Fund Files Lawsuit for Belmont Abbey College Against Controversial HHS Mandate – BF (November 20, 2013)
- Federal Appeals Court Hands Victory to Religious Colleges, Commands HHS to Act Quickly to Fix Contraception Mandate – BF (December 18, 2012)
- Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit – BF (November 19, 2012)
- Appeal to DC Circuit: Christian Colleges “Suffering Present Harm” – BF (October 5, 2012)
- Appeals Court Grants Expedited Review of HHS Mandate – BF (September 20, 2012)
- Obama Administration Responds to Contraception Lawsuit: “Please Look the Other Way” (February 17, 2012)
- Belmont Abbey College Sues the Federal Government Over New ObamaCare Mandate (November 10, 2011)
- Case Page for Belmont Abbey College lawsuit
Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 21, 2011
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: Non-profit; Non-denominational Christian university
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (June 20, 2014)
- Complaint (August 7, 2013)
- Comments on the NPRM (March 26, 2013)
- Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (January 8, 2013)
- DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (February 27, 2012)
- Complaint (December 21, 2011)
- Plaintiff: Colorado Christian University
- Press Releases:
- Colorado Christian University Obtains Injunction Against HHS Mandate (June 20, 2014)
- Christian University First to Renew its Lawsuit Over HHS Mandate – BF (August 7, 2013)
- Obama Administration Takes Another Pass on Defending HHS Mandate (February 28, 2012)
- Colorado Christian University First Evangelical University to Fight Abortifacient Mandate (December 21, 2011)
- Case Page for Colorado Christian University lawsuit
Eternal Word Television Network v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 28, 2013
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Alabama, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- Type: Non-profit; Largest Catholic television network founded by Mother Angelica, a cloistered Nun
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 31, 2016)
- 11th Circuit Documents
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- Petition for Rehearing (May 4, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs in support of rehearing en banc
- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (May 16, 2016)
- Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart (May 16, 2016)
- Christian & Missionary Alliance (May 16, 2016)
- Alabama, Florida, and Georgia (May 16, 2016)
- 11th Cir. Opinion (Feb. 18, 2016)
- Merits Briefing
- EWTN’s Reply Brief (October 20, 2014)
- DOJ Brief (September 26, 2014)
- EWTN’s 11th Circuit Opening Brief (July 28, 2014)
- Appendix (August 4, 2014)
- Amicus Briefs
- Life, Liberty and Law Foundation Amicus Brief (July 30, 2014)
- Religious Ministries Coalition Brief (August 1, 2014)
- Pro-Life Coalition Brief (August 4, 2014)
- Alabama, Florida, Georgia Amicus Brief (August 4, 2014)
- Americans United Amicus Brief (October 3, 2014)
- Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal
- 11th Circuit Order Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (June 30, 2014)
- EWTN’s Emergency Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (June 27, 2014)
- EWTN’s Reply in Support of Injunction Pending Appeal (June 22, 2014)
- DOJ’s Opposition to Injunction Pending Appeal (June 20, 2014)
- EWTN’s Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal (June 18, 2014)
- Addendum (June 18, 2014)
- EWTN II, Southern District of Alabama
- District Court Order Granting Summary Judgment to DOJ and Against EWTN (June 17, 2014)
- Notice of Supplemental Authority (May 1, 2014)
- Motion to Expedite the Case for Oral Argument (March 20, 2014)
- DOJ’s Reply to EWTN’s Response (March 11, 2014)
- EWTN’s Reply in Support of Summary Judgment and Response to DOJ’s Motion for Summary Judgment (February 28, 2014)
- DOJ’s Response and Motion for Summary Judgment (February 10, 2014)
- EWTN’s Motion for Summary Judgment (December 31, 2013)
- Complaint (October 28, 2013)
- EWTN I (dismissed without prejudice on ripeness grounds)
- Court Opinion (March 25, 2013)
- EWTN’s Supplemental Authority Response Re: the NPRM (February 22, 2013)
- EWTN Comments on Proposed Rulemaking
- EWTN Comments on the NPRM (April 5, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- State of Alabama
- Eternal World Television Network
- Press Releases:
- Court hears Nun’s Network’s religious freedom case (February 4, 2015)
- States Stand with Nun’s Network in Defending Religious Liberty (August 4, 2014)
- Catholic Nun’s Network Wins Emergency Relief from 11th Circuit (June 30, 2014)
- Awaiting Hobby Lobby decision, Catholic Nun’s Network Seeks Emergency Relief from U.S. Supreme Court (June 27, 2014)
- State of Alabama Joins Nun’s Network to Challenge Controversial HHS Mandate (October 28, 2013)
- EWTN: Statement of Michael P. Warsaw on the Dismissal of EWTN’s Lawsuit Challenging the HHS Mandate (March 27, 2013)
- Alabama Joins Becket Fund’s Fight, Allies with EWTN (March 22, 2012)
- Becket Fund Files Lawsuit for Nun’s TV Network Against Obama’s Abortion Drug Mandate (February 9, 2012)
- Case Page for EWTN and Alabama lawsuit
Priests for Life v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 19, 2013
- Law Firm: American Freedom Law Center
- Press Contact: (855) 835-AFLC (2352)
- State/District: District of District of Columbia
- Type: Non-profit; Pro-life non-profit organization for Catholic clergy/laity
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Supplemental Brief (September 18, 2015)
- Cert Reply (September 8, 2015)
- Brief in Opposition (August 10, 2015)
- Cert Petition (June 9, 2015)
- D.C. Circuit Order Denying Rehearing En Banc with Dissents (May 20, 2015)
- DC Circuit Opinion (November 14, 2014)
- D.C. Circuit Government’s Brief (March 28, 2014)
- DC Circuit Court of Appeals Injunction Order (December 31, 2013)
- Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Appeal (December 20, 2013)
- Injunction denied and case dismissed (December 19, 2013)
- Complaint (August 19, 2013)
- Plaintiff: Priests for Life
- Press Releases:
- Little Sisters of the Poor win at Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- Media Advisory: Rally for Religious Freedom (May 8, 2014)
- Priests for Life files new lawsuit against Obamacare (August 19, 2013)
- Catholic Group Responds to Obama’s Desperate Attempt to “Dismiss” Lawsuit Against ObamaCare (May 2, 2012)
- Oral Argument Audio Clip (May 8, 2014)
- More Information
Louisiana College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 18, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Shreveport, LA, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- Type: Non-profit; Baptist college
- Legal Documents:
- District Court Summary Judgment (August 13, 2014)
- Complaint (February 18, 2012)
- Plaintiff: Louisiana College
- Press Releases:
- ADF, Louisiana College Challenge Obama Mandate (February 20, 2012)
Ave Maria v. Sebelius
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Date Filed: February 21, 2013
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Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
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Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
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202.349.7224
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State/District: Fort Myers, FL, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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Type: Non-profit; Catholic university
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Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (October 28, 2014)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (September 12, 2014)
- Order Staying Case (December 11, 2013)
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Complaint (August 29, 2013)
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Court Opinion (March 29, 2013)
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Ave Maria’s Response to the NPRM (February 25, 2013)
- Becket Fund’s Response to DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (May 18, 2012)
- Complaint (February 21, 2012)
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Press Releases:
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Federal Court: New HHS mandate does not protect people of faith (October 28, 2014)
- Ave Maria University Files Lawsuit Over Controversial HHS “Accommodation” (August 29, 2013)
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President Towey: University Suffering Present Harm (October 10, 2012)
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Becket Fund Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Ave Maria (February 21, 2012)
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- Plaintiffs:
- Ave Maria University
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Case Page for Ave Maria University lawsuit
Geneva College/Seneca Hardwood v. Sebelius
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Date Filed: February 21, 2012
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Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
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Press Contact:
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ADF Media Department
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480.444.0020
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State/District: Beaver Falls, PA, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Geneva College)
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Type: Reformed Presbyterian College, For-Profit Business
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Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Supreme Court Brief (January 5, 2016)
- Cert Reply (September 8, 2015)
- Government’s Brief in Opposition to Certiorari (Aug. 20, 2015)
- Cert Petition (Aug. 11, 2015)
- Third Circuit Opinion (February 11, 2015)
- Order Granting Permanent Injunction (October 10, 2014)
- Third Circuit Government’s Brief (June 10, 2014)
- Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction for Geneva College (December 23, 2013)
- Finding of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Geneva College (December 23, 2013)
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Findings of Facts and Law for Seneca (April 19, 2013)
- Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction for Seneca (April 19, 2013)
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Court Memorandum Opinion and Order (March 6, 2013)
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ADF’s Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (July 17, 2012)
- DOJ’s Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction (July 13, 2012)
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Complaint (amended May 31, 2012)
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Plaintiffs:
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Seneca Hardwood Lumber Company
- Press Release (December 23, 2013)
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Press Release (June 18, 2013)
Nebraska v. HHS
- Date Filed: February 23, 2012
- Law Firm: Nebraska Attorney General
- Press Contact:
- Shannon Kingery, Nebraska AG’s Office
- 402.471.2067
- Press Contact:
- State/District:Nebraska, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
- Type: Seven different states, and 6 other plaintiffs
- Legal Documents:
- Judgment (August 21, 2013)
- Complaint (February 23, 2012)
- Memorandum and Order on Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss (July 17, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Nebraska
- South Carolina
- Michigan
- Texas
- Florida
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Sister Mary Catherine
- Stacy Molai
- Catholic Social Service
- Pius X Catholic High School
- Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America
- Press Release (February 23, 2011)
O’Brien v. HHS
- Date Filed: March 15, 2012
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact:
- Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main line: 1.757.226.2489
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Missouri, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Type: Private For-Profit Business Owner – Frank O’Brien & O’Brien Industrial Holdings LLC
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 12, 2014)
- Order Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (November 28, 2012)
- District Court Opinion Granting Motion to Dismiss (September 28, 2012)
- Complaint (March 15, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Frank R. O’Brien Jr.
- O’Brien Industrial Holdings, LLC
- Press Release (March 15, 2012)
Newland v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: April 26, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: Private For-Profit Business Owner – Hercules Industries, Catholic HVAC Manufacture
- Legal Documents:
- Final Judgment (March 17, 2015)
- Permanent Injunction Order (March 16, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Order for Preliminary Injunction (October 3, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (July 27, 2012)
- Judge Kane’s Opinion granting injunction (July 27, 2012)
- Complaint (June 26, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Hercules Industries, Inc.
- William Newland
- Paul Newland
- James Newland
- Christine Ketterhagen
- Andrew Newland
- Press Release – ADF Files (April 30, 2012)
- ADF Press Release – Victory (July 27, 2012)
Legatus v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 7, 2012
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: Michigan, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Type: Catholic Business Association, Legatus and Private For-Profit Business Owner, Weingartz Supply Company.
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order – For-profit plaintiffs (December 31, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order – Non-profit plaintiffs (December 20, 2013)
- Appellees/Cross Appellants’ Brief (April 29, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (October 31, 2012)
- Complaint (May 7, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Legatus
- Weingartz Supply Company
- Daniel Weingartz
Archdiocese of Washington v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm:Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Washington D.C., U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: Catholic charities, educational institutions and archdiocese
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12 ,2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Orthodox Jewish Rabbis (January 6, 2016)
- Supreme Court Brief (January 5, 2016)
- Cert Grant (November 6, 2015)
- Supplemental Brief (September 18, 2015)
- Cert Reply (Aug. 25, 2015)
- Brief in Opposition (August 10, 2015)
- Cert Petition (June 19, 2015)
- DC Circuit Opinion (November 14, 2014)
- Cert Petition (January 8, 2014)
- Order Granting Permanent Injunction (December 20, 2013)
- Opinion Ordering Permanent Injunction for Thomas Aquinas College (December 20, 2013)
- DC Circuit Court of Appeals granting injunction (December 31, 2013)
- Opinion (December 20, 2013)
- Complaint (September 20, 2013)
- Memo in Support of Preliminary Injunction (September 24, 2013)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (August 12, 2013)
- Order of Dismissal (January 25, 2013)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (August 27, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Archdiocese of Washington
- Consortium of Catholic Academies
- Archbishop Carroll High School
- Catholic Charities of D.C.
- The Catholic University of America
- Thomas Aquinas College
- Catholic Information Center
- Mary of Nazareth Catholic Elementary School
Catholic Archdiocese of New York v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: New York, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Type: Catholic health and charity services and archdiocese, diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 23, 2016)
- Cert Petition (February 29, 2016)
- En Banc Denial (December 2, 2015)
- Second Circuit Decision (August 7, 2015)
- Opinion Granting Injunction (December 16, 2013)
- Order Granting Injunction (December 16, 2013)
- Court Rules for Catholic Archdiocese, Decision and Order (December 5, 2010)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Archdiocese of N.Y.
- Press Release (May 21, 2012)
- Diocese of Rockville Centre
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island
- Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre
- ArchCare
- Archdiocese of N.Y.
Catholic Diocese of Erie/Persico v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Type: Catholic diocese and social service organizations
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Government’s Brief in Opposition to Certiorari (Aug. 20, 2015)
- Cert Petition (May 29, 2015)
- Supreme Court Order (June 29, 2015)
- Justice Alito’s Stay Order (April 15, 2015)
- Supreme Court Stay Application (April 15, 2015)
- Third Circuit Opinion (February 11, 2015)
- Order and Judgment (December 20, 2013)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (November 21, 2013)
- Complaint (October 8, 2013)
- Judge’s Opinion (January 22, 2013)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Erie
- St. Martin Center
- Prince of Peace Center
- Press Releases:
- Supreme Court Stops Government Mandate for Fifth Time in a Row (April 16, 2015)
- Articles:
- Religion Clause: Case Dismissed on Ripeness Grounds
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh v. Sebelius/Zubik
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Type: Catholic diocese and social service organizations
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Reply Brief (February 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Orthodox Jewish Rabbis (January 6, 2016)
- Supreme Court Brief (January 5, 2016)
- Cert Grant (November 6, 2015)
- Supplemental Brief (September 18, 2015)
- Reply Brief (September 8, 2015)
- Government’s Brief in Opposition to Certiorari (Aug. 20, 2015)
- Cert Petition (May 29, 2015)
- Supreme Court Order (June 29, 2015)
- Justice Alito’s Stay Order (April 15, 2015)
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- Supreme Court Stay Application (April 15, 2015)
- Third Circuit Opinion (February 11, 2015)
- Order and Judgment (December 20, 2013)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (November 21, 2013)
- Complaint (October 10, 2013)
- Opinion (November 27, 2012)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Catholic Charities of Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Catholic Cemeteries Association of Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Press Releases:
- Little Sisters of the Poor win at the Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- BREAKING: Little Sisters win at Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- Supreme Court Protects Religious Charities from Government Mandate (June 29, 2015)
- Supreme Court Stops Government Mandate for Fifth Time in a Row (April 16, 2015)
- Zubik Praises Granting of Permanent Injunction of Health and Human Services Mandate: ‘A Victory for Religious Freedom’ (December 20, 2013)
- Articles:
- Religion Clause, Case Dismissed on Standing and Ripeness
Catholic Diocese of Dallas v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division
- Type: Catholic diocese
- Plaintiff: Diocese of Dallas
- Legal Documents:
- En Banc Petition (August 3, 2015)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Court Opinion (February 26, 2013)
- Articles:
Catholic Charities of Ft. Worth/University of Dallas v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm:Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division
- Type: Catholic diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Supreme Court Remand Order (May 16, 2016)
- Cert Petition (December 29, 2015)
- En Banc Petition (August 3, 2015)
- 5th Circuit Opinion (June 22, 2015)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (December 31, 2013)
- Order Denying Motion to Dismiss (January 31, 2013)
- Complaint (August 6, 2013)
- Plaintiff: Catholic Diocese of Forth Worth
Franciscan University v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm:Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- Type: Catholic educational institutions
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Order of Dismissal (March 22, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
Catholic Diocese of Biloxi v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 27, 2014
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Mississippi, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
- Type: Catholic educational and social service institutions, diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (March 27, 2014)
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Jackson
- Catholic Charities of Jackson
- Vicksburg Catholic School
- St. Joseph’s Catholic School
- Diocese of Biloxi
- De l’Epee Deaf Center Inc.
- Catholic Social & Community Services Inc.
- Resurrection Catholic School
- Sacred Heart Catholic School
- St. Dominic Health Services
Notre Dame v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- Type: Non-profit Catholic University
- Legal Documents:
- Supreme Court Remand Order (May 16, 2016)
- Cert Petition (December 18, 2015)
- Notre Dame 7th Cir Opinion on Remand (May 19, 2015)
- Supreme Court Orders List (GVR Order) (March 9, 2015)
- Becket Fund Amicus Brief (November 5, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (February 21, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Opinion (February 21, 2014)
- Intervener’s Opposition to Injunction (February 4, 2014)
- Government Opposition to Injunction (February 4, 2014)
- Renewed Motion for Injunction (January 28, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Government Brief (January 27, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Denial of Emergency Injunction Relief (December 30, 2013)
- Complaint (December 3, 2013)
- Dismissal (December 31, 2012)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Press Releases:
- Plaintiff: University of Notre Dame
Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- Type: Catholic social services, media and diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Supreme Court Remand Order (May 16, 2016)
- Seventh Circuit Petition for Rehearing En Banc (October 19, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Opinion (September 4, 2015)
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- Opinion Granting Injunction (December 27, 2013)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Missouri, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Type: Catholic charities and archdiocese
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (June 30, 2014)
- Complaint (November 14, 2013)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Catholic Charities of St. Louis
- Press Releases:
Catholic Diocese of Joliet v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012 (Amended adding Catholic Charities of Chicago, July 10, 2012)
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager, Jones Day
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Type: Catholic charities and diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Dismissal Opinion and Order (February 8, 2013)
- Complaint (May 21, 2012)
- Amended Complaint (July 9, 2012, adding Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago)
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Joliet
- Catholic Charities of Joliet
- Diocese of Springfield
- Catholic Charities of Springfield
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (July 9, 2012)
- Press Contact: Ed Flavin, 312.655.7019, [email protected]
Wheaton College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 13, 2013
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type:Evangelical liberal arts college and graduate school
- Legal Documents:
- Wheaton Stay Order (Dec. 2, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Opinion (July 1, 2015)
- Wheaton Reply Brief (May 29, 2015)
- Becket Fund’s 7th Circuit Appellate Brief (March 26, 2015)
- Supreme Court Order Granting Emergency Application (July 3, 2014)
- Emergency Supreme Court Application – Wheaton’s Reply (July 2, 2014)
- Emergency Supreme Court Application – Government Response (July 2, 2014)
- District Court Order Denying Reconsideration (June 30, 2014)
- Seventh Circuit Order Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (June 30, 2014)
- Emergency Supreme Court Application (June 29, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal (June 26, 2014)
- Opinion and Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (June 23, 2014)
- Becket Fund Reply Brief (June 16, 2014)
- Complaint (December 13, 2013)
- Comments on the NPRM (April 8, 2013)
- D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Order (December 18, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Reply Brief – D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (November 19, 2012)
- DOJ’s Brief in Wheaton/BAC – D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (November 5, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Opening Appeal Brief – D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (October 5, 2012)
- Granted Motion of Expedited Appeal – D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (September 20, 2012)
- Briefing Schedule – D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (September 20, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Notice of Appeal (August 29, 2012)
- Judge Huvelle’s Opinion on Motion to Dismiss (August 24, 2012)
- DOJ Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss (August 20, 2012)
- Becket Fund Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (August 16, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Memorandum in Support for Preliminary Injunction (August 1, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Complaint (July 18, 2012)
- Declaration of Philip Ryken (August 1, 2012)
- Declaration of Stanton Jones (July 31, 2012)
- Amicus Briefs filed in support of Wheaton and Belmont Abbey Colleges (scroll halfway down page)
- Plaintiff:
- Wheaton College
- Press Releases:
- Supreme Court Grants Emergency Relief to Christian College (July 3, 2014)
- Wheaton College Challenges Controversial HHS Mandate – BF (December 13, 2013)
- Federal Appeals Court Hands Victory to Religious Colleges, Commands HHS to Act Quickly to Fix Contraception Mandate – BF (December 18, 2012)
- Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit – BF (November 19, 2012)
- Appeal to DC Circuit: Christian Colleges “Suffering Present Harm” – Becket Fund (October 5, 2012)
- Appeals Court Grants Expedited Review of HHS Mandate – (September 20, 2012)
- Wheaton College Sues Over HHS Mandate (July 18, 2012)
- Wheaton College Seeks Emergency Relief Against HHS Mandate (August 1, 2012)
- Administation Rewrites ‘Safe Harbor,’ Dodges Defense of HHS Mandate in Court (August 24, 2012)
- Wheaton College Appeals Dismissal of HHS Lawsuit (August 24, 2012)
- Case Page for Wheaton College lawsuit
Catholic Diocese of Peoria v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 9, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager, Jones Day
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Peoria Division
- Type: Catholic diocese
- Legal Documents:
- Dismissal Order and Opinion (January 4, 2013)
- Complaint (August 9, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Peoria
Triune Health Group v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 22, 2012
- Law Firm: Kevin Edward White & Associates
- Press Contact: (312) 606-8602
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
- Type: Private Employer
- Legal Documents:
- TRO (December 26, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (January 3, 2013)
- U.S. District Court: Preliminary Injunction Granted (January 1, 2013)
- TRO Denied (December 26, 2012)
- Amended Complaint (October 15, 2012)
- Complaint (August 22, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- Christopher Yep
- Mary Anne Yep
- Triune Health Group
- Press Release (August 22, 2012)
Biola University/Grace Schools v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 23, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- State/District: Indiana, US District Court – Northern District of Indiana
- Type: Evangelical Christian Colleges
- Legal Documents:
- Supreme Court Remand Order (May 16, 2016)
- Cert Petition (February 3, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Denial for Rehearing En Banc (November 5, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Petition for Rehearing En Banc (October 19, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Opinion (September 4, 2015)
- Seventh Circuit Government’s Brief (May 6, 2014)
- Opinion Granting Injunction (December 27, 2013)
- Complaint (August 23, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Biola University
- Grace College and Seminary
- Press Release (August 23, 2012)
Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 12, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- State/District: Tennessee, US District Court – Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division
- Type: Catholic diocese, charities and schools
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 26, 2016)
- Cert Petition (March 9, 2016)
- Sixth Circuit Opinion on Remand (Aug. 21, 2015)
- Supreme Court Reversal Order (April 27, 2015)
- Cert Petition (December 12, 2014)
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion denying injunction (June 11, 2014)
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granting injunction pending appeal (December 31, 2013)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (December 26, 2013)
- Memorandum (December 26, 2013)
- Complaint (November 22, 2013)
- Order of Dismissal (November 28, 2012)
- Complaint (September 12, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Catholic Diocese of Nashville
- Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc.
- Camp Marymount, Inc.
- Mary, Queen of Angels, Inc.
- St. Mary Villa, Inc.
- Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation
- Aquinas College
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
- Date Filed: September 12, 2012
- Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Oklahoma, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Hobby Lobby Joint Status Report (October 24, 2014)
- Government Reply Brief in Hobby Lobby (March 13, 2014)
- Government Brief in Conestoga (February 10, 2014)
- Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Brief (February 10, 2014)
- All Amicus Briefs Filed (January 28, 2014)
- Joint Appendix (January 10, 2014)
- Brief for the Petitioners (January 10, 2014)
- Supreme Court Order Accepting Case for Review (November 26, 2013)
- SG Reply Brief to Cert Petition (November 5, 2013)
- Brief for Respondents on Cert Petition to US Supreme Court (October 21, 2013)
- Cert Petition (September 19, 2013)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (July 19, 2013)
- Temporary Restraining Order (June 28, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Opinion (June 27, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Judgment (June 27, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Order Setting Oral Argument Date (April 3, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Order Granting En Banc Hearing (March 29, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Amicus Briefs
- Christian Legal Society, et. al. Brief
- Senators and Members of Congress Brief
- Liberty, Life, and Law Foundation Brief
- Missouri Roundtable for Life, et. al. Brief
- State of Oklahoma Brief
- US Justice Foundation Brief
- WyWatch and Eagle Forum Brief
- American Center for Law & Justice Brief
- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Brief
- Association of American Physicians & Surgeons, et. al. Brief
- Breast Cancer Prevention Institute, et. al. Brief
- Professor Charles E. Rice, et. al. Brief
- DOJ’s Brief (March 15, 2013)
- Becket Fund’s Brief (February 11, 2013)
- 10th Circuit en banc petition (January 10, 2013)
- Sotomayor Opinion (December 27, 2012)
- Supreme Court Emergency Application for Injunction Pending Appellate Review (December 21, 2012)
- 10th Circuit Order (December 20, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Reply in Support of Injunction – 10th Circuit (December 3, 2012)
- DOJ’s Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal – 10th Circuit(November 30, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal – 10th Circuit (November 20, 2012)
- Judge Heaton Order Denying Request for Preliminary Injunction (November 11, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Reply in Support of Preliminary Injunction (October 29, 2012)
- DOJ Responds to Hobby Lobby’s Request for Preliminary Injunction (October 22, 2012)
- Complaint (September 12, 2012)
- Request for Preliminary Injunction (September 12, 2012)
- Plaintiff: Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
- Press Releases:
- Supreme Court Hears Landmark Hobby Lobby Case (March 25, 2014)
- Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Brief Counters Government “Divide and Conquer” Attempt to Violate Business Owners’ Religious Rights (February 10, 2014)
- Bi-Partisan Legislators, Religious Leaders, Legal Scholars and States File Support for Hobby Lobby (January 28, 2014)
- Media Advisory: U.S. Supreme Court Hearing for Hobby Lobby Set for March 25th (January 8, 2014)
- U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Hobby Lobby Case (November 26, 2013)
- Hobby Lobby Asks Supreme Court to Take Its Appeal (October 21, 2013)
- U.S. Appeals Hobby Lobby Decision to Supreme Court (September 19, 2013)
- Hobby Lobby Wins Preliminary Injunction – BF (July 19, 2013)
- Becket Fund’s Statement Following 10th Circuit Hearing on Hobby Lobby – BF (May 23, 2013)
- Media Advisory: Hobby Lobby Oral Argument Set for May 23, 2013 – BF (April 3, 2013)
- Tenth Circuit Grants Hobby Lobby Full Court Hearing – BF (March 29, 2013)
- Nine U.S. Senators & Two Representatives: Religious Freedom Includes Hobby Lobby – BF (February 20, 2013)
- Hobby Lobby Forced to ask Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Drug Mandate – BF (December 20, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby Seeks Emergency Relief From Abortion-Pill Mandate – BF (November 21, 2012)
- Federal Court: Hobby Lobby must violate its faith and pay for abortion-pills (November 19, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby: Government Can’t Strip Business Owners of Religious Liberty (October 29, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby Sues over HHS Mandate (September 12, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby responds to DOJ brief against religious freedom (October 24, 2012)
- Case Page for Hobby Lobby lawsuit
College of the Ozarks v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 17, 2012
- Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
- Press Contact:
- Elizabeth Andrews Hughes, Public Relations
- (417) 690-2212
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Missouri, US District Court – Western District of Missouri, Southern Division
- Type: Protestant College
- Legal Documents:
- Order Denying Summary Judgment (January 13, 2015)
- Dismissal Order (January 16, 2014)
- Complaint (April 19, 2013)
- Complaint (September 17, 2012)
- Plaintiff: College of the Ozarks
- Press Releases:
- College of the Ozarks Files Suit Against Government Departments (September 17, 2012)
Tonn and Blank Construction v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 20, 2012
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana for the Fort Wayne Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 6, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 1, 2013)
- Complaint (September 20, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC
Tyndale House v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 2, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: Christian Publishing House
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (July 15, 2015)
- Tyndale’s Response to DOJ’s Motion for Voluntary Dismissal (April 25, 2013)
- DOJ’s Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Interlocutory Appeal Pursuant to Rule 42(b) (April 25, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Granted (October 31, 2012)
- Hearing on Preliminary Injunction Changed to October 29, 2012 (October 11, 2012)
- Preliminary Injunction Hearing Set for Bible Publisher – October 16, 2012 (October 9, 2012)
- Complaint (December 3, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Tyndale House Publishers
- Press Releases:
- Obama admin. surrenders in abortion pill mandate case, May 6, 2013
- Good News For Bible Publisher Challenging Abortion Pill Mandate, November 16, 2012
- Obama Administration: Bible publisher isn’t religious enough for exemption, October 2, 2012
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 5, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Georgia, US District Court
- Type: Catholic Diocese/Charities
- Legal Documents:
- 11th Cir. Opinion (Feb. 18, 2016)
- Order on Additional Claims (May 30, 2014)
- Order Granting Permanent Injunction (March 26, 2014)
- Complaint (October 5, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta
- Christ the King Catholic School
- Catholic Charities of Atlanta
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah
- The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory and his successors
- The Most Reverend John Hartmayer
- Press Releases:
- Georgia Diocese File (October 5, 2012)
Autocam Corp. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 8, 2012
- Law Firm: Thomas More Society
- Sarah Halbur, 312-782-1680, [email protected]
- State/District: Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (January 5, 2015)
- Supreme Court Remand Order (August 4, 2014)
- DOJ Response to Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (October 21, 2013)
- Cert Petition (October 15, 2013)
- 6th Circuit Opinion Denying Injunctive Relief (December 28, 2012)
- Preliminary Injunction (December 24, 2012)
- Complaint (October 8, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Autocam Corporation
- Autocam Medical, LLC
- John Kennedy
- Paul Kennedy
- John Kennedy IV
- Margaret Kennedy
- Thomas Kennedy
- Press Releases:
- Thomas More Society Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Autocam HHS Mandate Case (October 15, 2013)
- Thomas More Society Will Petition the U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Autocam’s Obamacare Case (September 19, 2013)
- For-Profit Corporation is Not a Person With Ability to Exercise Religious Freedom Rights, Federal Court Says (September 17, 2013)
- Catholic Entrepreneur and Family File Suit against Federal Employer Mandate (October 8, 2012)
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 9, 2012
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact:
- Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main line: 1.757.226.2489
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Type: For-Profit, Catholic Owned and Operated Contractor Business
- Legal Documents:
- 7th Circuit Opinion (November 8, 2013)
- DOJ’s Brief (March 1, 2013)
- 7th Circuit Granting Injunction during appeal (December 28, 2012)
- Judge Reagan’s Order Denying Injunction (December 14, 2012)
- Complaint (October 9, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- Cyril B. Korte
- Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc.
- Press Releases:
- ACLJ Files Second Lawsuit (October 9, 2012)
East Texas Baptist University & Houston Baptist University v. Sebelius
Date Filed: August 6, 2013
- Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Texas, US District Court – Southern District of Texas
- Type: Baptist universities
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Supreme Court Brief (January 5, 2016)
- Cert Grant (November 6, 2015)
- 5th Circuit Petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc denied (September 30, 2015)
- Supplemental Brief (Sep 21, 2015)
- Reply Brief (September 16, 2015)
- Brief in Opposition (September 8, 2015)
- Cert Petition (July 8, 2015)
- 5th Circuit Opinion (June 22, 2015)
- ETBU Response Brief (November 19, 2014)
- Government Brief in the 5th Circuit (September 16, 2014)
- Opinion Granting Summary Judgment (December 27, 2013)
- Plaintiff’s Surreply to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss (November 8, 2013)
- Opposition and Reply (October 17, 2013)
- Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction (August 30, 2013)
- Westminster Intervenes (August 30, 2013)
- Amended Complaint (August 6, 2013)
- Complaint (October 9, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- East Texas Baptist University
- Houston Baptist University
- Westminster Theological Seminary
- Press Releases:
- Little Sisters of the Poor win at the Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- BREAKING: Little Sisters win at Supreme Court (May 16, 20216)
- Twenty States, Religious Groups Ask Supreme Court to Take Contraceptive Mandate Case (August 10, 2015)
- Three Religious Institutions Appeal to Supreme Court, Say They Will Fight to Protect Their Faith (July 8, 2015)
- Court hears Texas Baptist universities’ HHS challenge (April 7, 2015)
- Media Advisory: Court will hear Texas Baptist universities’ HHS challenge on April 7th, 2015
- Texas Baptist Universities Win Lawsuit Against Controversial HHS Mandate (December 27, 2013)
- Prominent Theological Seminary Joins Fight Against Abortion-Pill Mandate (March 11, 2013)
- ETBU & HBU Sue over HHS Mandate (October 9, 2012)
- Case Page for ETBU & HBU lawsuit
Griesedieck (American Pulverizer) v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 19, 2012
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact:
- Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main line: 1.757.226.2489
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Missouri, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit-Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (October 30, 2014)
- Eighth Circuit Abeyance Order (February 26, 2013)
- Injunction Granted (December 21, 2012)
- Complaint (October 19, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- Paul Griesedieck
- Henry Griesedieck
- Springfield Iron and Metal LLC
- American Pulverizer Company
- Hustler Conveyor Company
- City Welding
- Press Releases:
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 19, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Press Contact:
- Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
- 216.586.1443
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Florida, US District Court of the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division
- Type: Catholic Diocese/Charities
- Legal Documents:
- Order of Dismissal (March 5, 2013)
- Complaint (October 19, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
Grote Industries v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 29, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- State/District: Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Type: Auto-lighting company
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (April 30, 2015)
- District Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (February 20, 2014)
- 7th Circuit Opinion (November 8, 2013)
- DOJ’s Brief (March 18, 2013)
- 7th Circuit Granting Preliminary Injunction during appeal (January 30, 2013)
- District Court Order Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (December 27, 2012)
- Complaint (October 29, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Grote Industries, LLC
- Grote Industries, Inc.
- William D. Grote, III
- William Dominic Grote, IV
- Walter F. Grote, Jr.
- Michael R. Grote
- W. Frederick Grote, III
- John R. Grote
- Press Release (October 30, 2012)
Criswell College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 1, 2012
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- Press Contact:
- Gregg Wooding, (972) 941-4453
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Texas, US District Court – Norther District of Texas, Dallas Division
- Type: Baptist College
- Legal Documents:
- Order of Dismissal (April 9, 2013)
- Complaint (November 1, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
Annex Medical v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 2, 2012
- Law Firm: ActRight Legal Foundation
- Contact: (317) 203-5599
- State/District: Minnesota, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Type: Medical equipment manufacturer
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (August 19, 2015)
- Amended Complaint (August 18, 2015)
- 8th Circuit Opinion Reversing Denial of Preliminary Injunction (February 1, 2013)
- District Court: Order denying injunctive relief (January 8, 2012)
- Complaint (November 2, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Annex Medical, Inc.
- Stuart Lind
- Tom Janas
- Press Release (November 5, 2012)
Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 4, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Type: Mennonite Wood Component Business (for-profit business)
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (October 2, 2014)
- Supreme Court Merits Brief (January 10, 2014)
- Cert Reply Brief (November 4, 2013)
- DOJ Response to Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (October 21, 2013)
- Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (September 19, 2013)
- Denial of Petition for En Banc Review (August 14, 2013)
- Petition for En Banc Review (July 31, 2013)
- 3rd Circuit Opinion (July 26, 2013)
- 3rd Circuit Order Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (February 7, 2013)
- E.D. Pa. Order Denying Injunctive Relief (January 11, 2013)
- E.D. Pa. temporary restraining order granted (December 28, 2012)
- Complaint (December 4, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation
- Norman Hahn
- Norman Lemar Hahn
- Anthony Hahn
Domino’s Farms Corporation v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 14, 2012
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type: For-Profit Business complex
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (December 3, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction and Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (March 14, 2013)
- Complaint (December 14, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Domino’s Farms Corporation
- Thomas Monoghan, Owner
- Press Release: Federal Judge Grants Tom Monaghan Emergency Request; Halts Government Enforcement of HHS Mandate TMLC (December 31, 2012)
CNS Ministries/Sharpe Holdings, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 20, 2012
- Law Firm: Ottsen, Leggat and Belz, L.C.
- Press Contact: 314. 726.2800
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Missouri, Northern Division
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Government Cert Petition (December 15, 2015)
- Eighth Circuit Opinion – CNS Ministries (September 17, 2015)
- Permanent Injunction Order – For-profit plaintiffs (February 13, 2015)
- Preliminary Injunction Order – Non-profit plaintiffs (December 30, 2013)
- Second Amended Complaint (December 4, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (June 28, 2013)
- Amended Complaint (June 14, 2013)
- Temporary Restraining Order Granted (December 31, 2012)
- Complaint (December 20, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Sharpe Holdings, Inc.
- Charles N. Sharpe
- Judi Diane Schaefer
- Rita Joanne Wilson
- Ozark National Life Insurance Company
- CNS International Ministries
- Heartland Christian College
- NIS Financial Services, Inc.
Infrastructure Alternatives v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: January 10, 2013
- Law Firm: Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Motion to Dismiss (September 30, 2013)
- Complaint (January 10, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc.
- William J. Cretens
- Dana Trierweiler
Sioux Chief Manufacturing v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: January 14, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 12, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (February 28, 2013)
- Complaint (January 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.
- Joseph P. Ismert
- Dominic Ismert
- Joseph N. Ismert
- Press Release:
- March madness begins: Religious freedom outscoring ObamaCare 12-4 in court (February 28, 2013)
- Obamacare a drain on freedom: plumbing supply co.’s suit enters pipeline (January 15, 2013)
Gilardi v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: January 24, 2013
- Law Firm: American Center for Law & Justice
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (October 20, 2014)
- D.C. Circuit Remand Letter (July 1, 2014)
- ACLJ Cert Petition (November 5, 2013)
- Opinion from D.C. Circuit (November 1, 2013)
- Brief of Appellants (April 30, 2013)
- Order Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (March 29, 2013)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (March 3, 2013)
- Complaint (January 24, 2013)
- Oral Arguments Audio Link
- Plaintiffs:
- Francis A. Gilardi, Jr.
- Philip M. Gilardi
- Fresh Unlimited, Inc.
- Freshway Logistics, Inc.
- Press Release: Federal Suit Filed on Behalf of OH Companies & Their Owners (January 24, 2013)
Briscoe v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 4, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (January 27, 2015)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (September 6, 2013)
- Court Order (February 27, 2013)
- Complaint (February 4, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Stephen W. Briscoe
- Continuum Health Partnerships, Inc.
- Continuum Health Management, LLC
- Mountain States Health Properties, LLC.
- Press Release:
- Abortion Pill Mandate ‘Exceptions’ Leave Colo. Senior Centers in the Cold (February 5, 2013)
American Mfg./Hall v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 5, 2013
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 26, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 2, 2013)
- Complaint (February 5, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Rev. Mr. (Deacon) Gregory E. Hall
- American Manufacturing Company
- Press Release: American Mfg. Co. Granted a Preliminary Injunction Hughes Mathews, P.A. (April 2, 2013)
Lindsay v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 14, 2013
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact:
- Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main line: 1.757.226.2489
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Missouri, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (December 3, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (March 20, 2013)
- Complaint (February 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- William C. Lindsay
- Lindsay, Rappaport & Postel, LLC
- Press Release (March 20, 2013)
American Family Association v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 20, 2013
- State/District: United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, Aberdeen Division
- Type: Nonprofit
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- Press Contact:
- Gregg Wooding, (972) 941-4453
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- Legal Documents:
- Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (July 19, 2013)
- Complaint (February 20, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- American Family Association
- Press Release: Liberty Institute Helps AFA Fight Back Against HHS Mandate (February 20, 2013)
Armstrong v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 5, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (September 29, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (September 17, 2013)
- 10th Cir. Order for Preliminary Injunction (September 5, 2013)
- Complaint (March 5, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- W.L. (Bill) Armstrong
- Jeffrey S. May
- William L. Armstrong III
- John A. May
- Dorothy A. Shanahan
- Cherry Creek Mortgage Co.
- Press Release:
Beckwith v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 12, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (June 25, 2013)
- Complaint (March 12, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Beckwith Electric Co.
- Thomas R. Beckwith
- Press Release: His Ancestors Escaped Religious Persecution in 1626; Today He Filed a Federal Lawsuit to Escape Religious Persecution – Under the HHS Mandate (March 12, 2013)
Bick Holdings, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 13, 2013
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact: Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main Line: (757) 226.2489
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 1, 2013)
- Complaint (March 13, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
Eden Foods v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 20, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (February 12, 2015)
- Supreme Court Remand Order (July 1, 2014)
- Cert Petition (November 13, 2013)
- Opinion Affirming Denial of Preliminary Injunction (October 24, 2013)
- 6th Circuit Order Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (June 28, 2013)
- Order Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction (May 21, 2013)
- District Court Order Denying TRO (March 22, 2013)
- Complaint (March 20, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Eden Foods, Inc.
- Michael Potter
Mersino Management Co. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 22, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (February 4, 2015)
- Order Granting Injunction (July 9, 2014)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (July 11, 2013)
- Complaint (March 22, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Mersino Management Company
- Karen A. Mersino
- Rodney A. Mersino
- Press Release (March 25, 2013)
Hart Electric, LLC v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 26, 2013
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact: Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main Line: (757) 226.2489
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 3, 2014)
- Court Order (April 18, 2013)
- Complaint (March 26, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Milton Fred Hartenbower
- Catherine A. Hartenbower
- Hart Electric, LLC
- Hart Cable, LLC d/b/a H.I. Hart, LLC
MK Chambers Co. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 28, 2013
- Law Firm: The Troy Law Firm
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 21, 2014)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (September 13, 2013)
- Temporary Restraining Order Denied (April 3, 2013)
- Complaint (March 28, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- MK Chambers Co.
- Gerald D. Chambers
- Robert W. Chambers
Johnson Welded Products, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: April 30, 2013
- Law Firm: American Freedom Law Center
- Press Contact: (855) 835-AFLC (2352)
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (October 24, 2014)
- Complaint (April 30, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Johnson Welded Products, Inc.
- Lilli Johnson
M&N Plastics, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 8, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 17, 2014)
- Order Granting Voluntary Dismissal (May 24, 2013)
- Complaint (May 8, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- M&N Plastics, Inc.
- Terrence Nagle, Jr.
- Christopher Nagle
- James Nagle
- John Martin Nagle
- Press Release (May 8, 2013)
SMA, LLC v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: June 7, 2013
- Law Firm: Mohrman & Kaardal, P.A.
- Press Contact: (612) 341-1074
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Permanent Injunction (November 20, 2014)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (July 8, 2013)
- Complaint (June 7, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- SMA, LLC
- Michael Brey
- Stanley Brey
Holland v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: June 24, 2013
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- Press Contact:
- Gregg Wooding, (972) 941-4453
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (May 29, 2015)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (July 23, 2014)
- Amended Complaint (July 26, 2013)
- Order Staying the Case Pending Supreme Court’s Decision in Hobby Lobby (December 10, 2013)
- Complaint (June 24, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Joseph B. Holland, Jr.
- Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc.
The QC Group, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: July 2, 2013
- Law Firm: Mohrman & Kaardal, P.A.
- Press Contact: (612) 341-1074
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 19, 2014)
- Second Amended Preliminary Injunction (September 11, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (August 30, 2013)
- Complaint (July 2, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- The QC Group
- Daniel Medford
- David DeVowe
Ozinga v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: July 12, 2013
- Law Firm: Kevin Edward White & Associates
- Press Contact: (312) 606-8602
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (September 30, 2015)
- Order Granting Permanent Injunction and Final Judgment (September 30, 2015)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (July 12, 2013)
- Memorandum in Support of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (July 15, 2013)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (July 16, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Martin Ozinga III
- Martin Ozinga IV
- Karl Ozinga
- Justin Ozinga
- Aaron Ozinga
- Paul Ozinga
- Timothy Ozinga
- Jeffrey Ozinga
- Ozinga Bros., Inc.
- Chicago-Area Ready-Mix Concrete Company Files Federal Lawsuit vs. Obamacare (May 17, 2013)
Willis & Willis, PLC v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: July 24, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 202.587.5652
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Order and Judgment (October 27, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (August 23, 2013)
- Complaint (July 24, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Willis & Willis, PLC
- Michael J. Willis
- Shaun Patrick Willis
- Press Release, Granted Preliminary Injunction (August 27, 2013)
Trijicon, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 5, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact: ADF Media Department
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (August 5, 2013)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (August 7, 2o13)
- Order for Preliminary Injunction (August 15, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Trijicon, Inc.
- Stephen Bindon
- Michael Bindon
- Mark Bindon
- Sharon Lycos
- Timothy Bindon
- Bethanne Falkowski
- Press Release (August 9, 2013)
Wieland v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 14, 2013
- Law Firm: Ottsen, Leggat and Belz, L.C. and Thomas More Society
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Type: Individuals
- Legal Documents:
- Order of Summary Judgment (July 21, 2016)
- Eighth Circuit Opinion (July 20, 2015)
- Order of Dismissal (October 16, 2013)
- Complaint (August 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Paul Joseph Wieland
- Teresa Jane Wieland
Mersino Dewatering v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 3, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (February 27, 2015)
- Complaint (September 3, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Mersino Dewatering, Inc.
- Rodney Mersino, Jr.
Barron Industries, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 4, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Society
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (October 27, 2014)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (September 25, 2013)
- Complaint (September 4, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
Midwest Fastener Corp. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 5, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Order and Judgment (October 24, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (October 16, 2013)
- Complaint (September 5, 2013)
- Press Releases:
- Court halts abortion pill mandate for Mich. family business (October 16, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Midwest Fastener Corp.
- The Henry Devries Revocable Trust
- The Robert Daniel Devries Revocable Trust
Liberty University v. LEW
- Date Filed: September 8, 2011
- Law Firm: Liberty Counsel
- State/District: Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Type: Nonprofit; Private Christian university
- Legal Documents:
- DOJ Response to Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (October 21, 2013)
- Cert Petition (September 5, 2013)
- 4th Circuit Dismissal (July 11, 2013)
- Complaint (July 30, 2010)
-
Defendants’ Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss (August 13, 2010)
- Plaintiffs:
- Michele G. Waddell
- Dr. David Stein
- Joanne V. Merrill
- Kathy Byron
- Jeff Helgeson
Southern Nazarene University v. Sebelius
- Date Filed:September 20, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- Type: Nonprofit; Non-denominational Christian universities
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Amicus Briefs
- Supreme Court Brief (January 5, 2016)
- Brief for Respondents (October 16, 2015)
- Cert Reply (October 12, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Order Denying Rehearing and Dissent (September 3, 2015)
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Amicus Brief (August 26, 2015)
- Cert Petition (July 24, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Opinion (July 14, 2015)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (December 23, 2013)
- Complaint (September 20, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Southern Nazarene University
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University
- Oklahoma Baptist University
- Mid-America Christian University
Little Sisters of the Poor v. Burwell
- Date Filed: September 24, 2013
- Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: Class-Action lawsuit; non-profit; Christian services provider for Roman Catholic Congregation of Sisters
- Legal Documents
-
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Reply Brief (April 20, 2016)
- Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Government’s Supplemental Brief (April 12, 2016)
- Supreme Court Oral Argument Audio (March 23, 2016)
- Supreme Court Oral Argument Transcript (March 23, 2016)
- Jones Day Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Reply Brief (March 11, 2016)
- Government’s Brief (February 10, 2016)
- Merits Amicus Briefs
- 207 Members of Congress (January 11, 2016)
- 50 Catholic Theologians and Ethicists (January 11, 2016)
- 20 States (January 11, 2016)
- 13 Law Professors (January 11, 2016)
- American Center for Law and Justice (January 11, 2016)
- American Physicians and Surgeons (January 11, 2016)
- Anglican Chaplains and Ave Maria University (January 11, 2016)
- Breast Cancer Prevention Institute (January 11, 2016)
- Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles (January 11, 2016)
- Catholic Benefits Association (January 11, 2016)
- Catholic Defense League (January 11, 2016)
- Cato Institute and Independent Women’s Forum (January 11, 2016)
- Charlotte Lozier Institute (January 11, 2016)
- Christian and Missionary Alliance (January 11, 2016)
- Christian Legal Society (January 11, 2016)
- CNS International Ministries (January 11, 2016)
- Concerned Women for America (January 11, 2016)
- Constitutional Law Scholars (January 11, 2016)
- Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (January 11, 2016)
- David Boyle (January 11, 2016)
- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (January 11, 2016)
- Eternal Word Television Network (January 11, 2016)
- Ethics and Public Policy Center (January 11, 2016)
- Former Justice Department Officials (January 11, 2016)
- Former Rep. Stupak and Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence (January 11, 2016)
- Foundation for Moral Law (January 11, 2016)
- International Conference of Evangelical Chaplain Endorsers (January 11, 2016)
- Justice and Freedom Fund (January 11, 2016)
- Knights of Columbus (January 11, 2016)
- Liberty Counsel (January 11, 2016)
- Orthodox Union, Agudath Israel, and other national Jewish organizations (January 11, 2016)
- Religious Minority Groups (January 11, 2016)
- Religious Organizations (January 11, 2016)
- School of Ozarks (January 11, 2016)
- Seventh-day Adventist Church and Others (January 11, 2016)
- Southern Baptist Organizations (January 11, 2016)
- Thomas More Law Society (January 11, 2016)
- United States Justice Foundation (January 11, 2016)
- Women Speak for Themselves (January 11, 2016)
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (January 8, 2016)
- Families of Residents at Homes of the Little Sisters of the Poor (January 8, 2016)
- Orthodox Jewish Rabbis (January 5, 2016)
- Supreme Court Brief (January 4, 2016)
- Cert Grant (November 6, 2015)
- Reply Brief (October 13, 2015)
- Brief for Respondents (September 30, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Order Denying Rehearing and Dissent (10th Cir, September 3, 2015)
- Cert Amicus Briefs (August 24, 2015)
- Orthodox Jewish Rabbis
- Association for American Physicians
- Independent Women’s Forum
- The Cato Institute
- States’ Brief
- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Sisters of Life
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, International Mission Board, and Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
- Law Professors
- American Center for Law and Justice
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
- Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, and School Sisters of Christ the King
- Catholic Benefits Association
- Foundation for Moral Law
- Christian Legal Society, Association of Christian Schools International, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance
- Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation
- Cert Petition Appendix (August 14, 2015)
- Cert Petition (July 23, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Opinion (July 14, 2015)
- Notice of Supplemental Authority, Holt v. Hobbs (January 28, 2015)
- Little Sisters’ Comments on the New Rule (October 27, 2014)
- The Little Sisters’ Brief on the Interim Final Rules (September 9, 2014)
- Government’s Brief on the Interim Final Rules (September 9, 2014)
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- Government’s Supplemental Brief on Hobby Lobby (July 22, 2014)
- Little Sisters’ Supplemental Brief on Hobby Lobby (July 22, 2014)
- Tenth Circuit Merits Briefing
- Little Sisters’ Reply Brief (April 17, 2014)
- Government’s Response Brief (March 31, 2014)
- Little Sisters’ Opening Brief (February 24, 2014)
- 10th Circuit Amicus Briefs (March 3, 2014)
- U.S. Supreme Court Injunction Order (January 24, 2014)
- EBSA Form 700 – Self Certification Form
- Little Sisters’ Reply Brief before SCOTUS (January 3, 2014)
- DOJ Reply Brief before SCOTUS (January 3, 2014)
- Supreme Court Emergency Injunction Application (December 31, 2013)
- 10th Circuit Denial of Injunctive Relief (December 30, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Denial (December 27, 2013)
- Complaint (September 24, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged
- Christian Brothers Services
- Christian Brothers Employee Benefits Trust
- Press Releases:
- Little Sisters of the Poor win at Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- BREAKING: Little Sisters win at Supreme Court (May 16, 2016)
- Supreme Court Hears Little Sisters Case (March 23, 2016)
- Little Sister gives landmark statement following Supreme Court hearing (March 23, 2016)
- Little Sisters poke big hole in Government’s case (March 14, 2016)
- The Little Sisters of the Poor tell their stories (March 10, 2016)
- Government exempts 100 million from HHS mandate, but not the Little Sisters (March 2, 2016)
- Little Sisters of the Poor website answers multiple government misrepresentations in SCOTUS case (February 16, 2016)
- Leaders of many faiths ask Supreme Court to protect the Little Sisters of the Poor (January 11, 2016)
- Little Sisters to Highest Court: Protect Our Ministry (January 4, 2016)
- High Court to decide if Government can force nuns to provide contraceptives (November 6, 2015)
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- Federal Judges Criticize Ruling Against Little Sisters of the Poor (September 3, 2015)
- 20 States, Orthodox Rabbis, and Several Orders of Nuns Ask Supreme Court to Take Contraceptive Mandate Case (August 24, 2015)
- Little Sisters receive short-term shelter from HHS Mandate (August 21, 2015)
- Little Sisters of the Poor Appeal to the Supreme Court (July 23, 2015)
- Court rules against Little Sisters of the Poor (July 14, 2015)
- Administration Issues Final Contraceptive Mandate Rules In Defiance of Supreme Court (July 10, 2015)
- Mother Loraine Speaks Out for the Little Sisters of the Poor (December 8, 2014)
- Government Continues Fight Against Little Sisters of the Poor (September 8, 2014)
- Little Sisters of the Poor Seek Justice Before Federal Court (February 24, 2014)
- U.S. Supreme Court Protects Little Sisters of the Poor (January 24, 2014)
- Little Sisters of the Poor Granted Temporary Injunction by Supreme Court (December 31, 2013)
- Religious Sisters File First Class-Action Lawsuit Against Controversial HHS Mandate (September 24, 2013)
- Additional Resources:
- Case Page for the Little Sisters of the Poor lawsuit
Feltl and Company v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 25, 2013
- Law Firm: Morhman & Kardaal, P.A.
- Contact: 612-341-1074
- Type: For-profit business
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 26, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (November 5, 2013)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (October 1, 2013)
- Complaint (September 25, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Feltl and Company, Inc.
- John C. Feltl
- Mary Jo Feltl
Randy Reed Automotive v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 8, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: For-profit automotive company
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 12, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (December 3, 2013)
- Complaint (October 8, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Randy Reed Automotive, Inc.
- Randy Reed Buick GMC, Inc.
- Randy Reed Chevrolet, LLC
- Randy Reed Nissan, LLC
- Randy Reed, Individual
GuideStone/Reaching Souls v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 11, 2013
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Melinda Skea, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- Type: Class Action; non-profit; Church benefits provider for Christian ministries
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- 10th Circuit Order Denying Rehearing and Dissent (10th Cir, September 3, 2015)
- Cert Petition Appendix (August 14, 2015)
- Cert Petition (July 23, 2015)
- 10th Circuit Opinion (July 14, 2015)
- Amicus Briefs:
- DOJ 10th Circuit Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
- Becket Fund Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (December 20, 2013)
- Oral Argument Transcript (December 16, 2013)
- DOJ District Court Reply Brief (December 6, 2013)
- Complaint (October 11, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Reaching Souls International
- Truett-McConnell College
- GuideStone Financial Resources
- Press Releases:
- Case Page for the GuideStone lawsuit
The C.W. Zumbiel Co. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 22, 2013
- Law Firm: American Center for Law & Justice
- Press Contact:
- Gene Kapp
- (757) 226 – 2749
- [email protected]
- Press Contact:
- Type: For-profit company
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 3, 2014)
- Complaint (October 22, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- C.W. Zumbiel Co.
- Robert W. Zumbiel
- Thomas J. Zumbiel
Dordt College/Cornerstone University v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 23, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: Nonprofit; Christian liberal arts colleges
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 16, 2016)
- Brief for Respondents (January 14, 2016)
- Government Cert Petition (December 15, 2015)
- Eighth Circuit Opinion – Dordt College (September 17, 2015)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (May 21, 2014)
- Complaint (October 23, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Cornerstone University
- Dordt College
Williams v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 30, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact: 734.827.2001
- Type: For-profit company
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 5, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (November 19, 2013)
- Complaint (October 30, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Joseph A. Williams III
- Joseph A. Williams IV
- Mark A. Williams
- Electrolock Incorporated
- Stone River Management Co.
- Dunstone Co.
Right to Life Michigan v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 4, 2013
- Law Firm: Rizik & Rizik
- Contact: 810-953-6000
- Type: Nonprofit corporation
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Southern Division
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (November 4, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Right to Life Michigan
Ave Maria School of Law v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 12, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: Non-profit corporation, Catholic law school
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (October 28, 2014)
- Complaint (November 12, 2013)
- Plaintiffs: Ave Maria School of Law
Michigan Catholic Conference v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 14, 2013
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- Type: Nonprofit Catholic organizations
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Legal Documents:
- Per Curiam Reversal (May 26, 2016)
- Cert Petition (March 9, 2016)
- En Banc Denial (December 10, 2015)
- Sixth Circuit Opinion on Remand (Aug. 21, 2015)
- Supreme Court Reversal Order (April 27, 2015)
- The Becket Fund’s Amicus Brief (January 15, 2015)
- Cert Petition (December 12, 2014)
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion denying injunction (June 11, 2014)
- Sixth Circuit Government’s Brief (February 20, 2014)
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granting injunction pending appeal (December 31, 2013)
- Opinion Denying Injunction (December 27, 2013)
- Complaint (November 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Michigan Catholic Conference
- Michigan Catholic Conference Second Amended and Restated Group Health Benefited Plan for Employees
- Catholic Family Services
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo
Doboszenski v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 14, 2013
- Law Firm: Morhman & Kaardal
- Type: For-profit business
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 18, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (November 27, 2013)
- Complaint (November 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Doboszenski & Sons, Inc.
- Douglas Doboszenski
Stewart v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 27, 2013
- Law Firm: Garza, Regan, & Associates
- Type: For-profit architect, design and construction service firm
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (April 3, 2014)
- Complaint (November 27, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- John F. Stewart
- Encompass Develop, Design, and Construct, LLC
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 3, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: Nonprofit Catholic organization
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Legal Documents:
- Voluntary Dismissal Order (June 11, 2015)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (April 23, 2014)
- Complaint (December 3, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students
- Curtis A. Martin
- Craig Miller
- Brenda Cannella
- Cindy O’Boyle
- Press Releases:
- Catholic University Students Sue to Stop Obama’s Abortion Pill Mandate (December 3, 2013)
Catholic Diocese of Beaumont/Greensburg v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 10, 2013
- Law Firm: Cashiola & Bean
- Type: Catholic Diocese and Charities
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division
- Legal Documents:
- Supreme Court Remand Order (May 16, 2016)
- Cert Petition (December 29, 2015)
- En Banc Petition (August 3, 2015)
- 5th Circuit Opinion (June 22, 2015)
- Permanent Injunction Order (January 3, 2014)
- Memorandum and Order (January 2, 2014)
- Order granting injunction (December 31, 2013)
- Complaint (December 10, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Catholic Diocese of Beaumont
- Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Inc.
Dobson v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 10, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: Nonprofit Christian radio show and ministry
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 17, 2014)
- Complaint (December 10, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Dr. James Dobson
- Family Talk
- Press Releases:
- Dr. James Dobson sues over Obamacare abortion pill mandate (December 11, 2013)
Ave Maria Foundation
- Date Filed: December 20, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- Press Contact:
- Erin Mersion, Esq 734.827.2001
- Press Contact:
- Type: Nonprofit Christian organizations
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (January 13, 2014)
- Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order (Dec 30, 2013)
- Complaint (December 20, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Ave Maria Foundation
- Ave Maria Communications
- Domino’s Farms Petting Fram
- Rhondora J. Donahue Academy, Inc
- Thomas More Law Center
- Press Releases:
Hastings Automotive v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: January 29, 2014
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Type: For-Profit automative dealerships
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (December 11, 2014)
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (May 28, 2014)
- Complaint (January 29, 2014)
- Plaintiffs:
- Hastings Automotive, Inc.
- Hastings Chrysler Center
- Douglas W. Erickson
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne
- Date Filed: January 30, 2014
- Type: Nonprofit Catholic organizations
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming
- Legal Documents:
- Tenth Circuit Order Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (June 30, 2014)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (May 13, 2014)
- Complaint (January 30, 2014)
- Plaintiffs:
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne
- Catholic Charities of Wyoming
- Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home
- St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School
- John Paul II Catholic School at St. Matthews
- Wyoming Catholic College
- Press Releases:
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Diocese of Cheyenne Challenges HHS Mandate in Federal Court (January 30, 2014)
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Catholic Benefits Association v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 12, 2014
- Type: Nonprofit and for-profit Catholic organizations
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (December 29, 2014)
- Temporary Restraining Order (July 1, 2014)
- Brief in Support of Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (July 1, 2014)
- Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (July 1, 2014)
- Complaint (July 1, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (June 4, 2014)
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (March 12, 2014)
- Opening Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (March 12, 2014)
- Complaint (March 12, 2014)
- Plaintiffs:
- The Catholic Benefits Association LCA
- The Catholic Insurance Company
- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Inc.
- All Saints Catholic School, Inc.
- Archbishop William Lori
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore and his successors in office
- The Cathedral Foundation, Inc.
- Catholic Review Media
- Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center, Inc.
- Good Will Publishers, Inc.
- Press Releases:
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Hundreds of Catholic employers win exemption from HHS mandate – CNA (June 5, 2014)
- Group of 200 Catholic Employers Sues to Block HHS Mandate – NC Register (March 12, 2014)
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Stinson Electric v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 26, 2014
- Type: For-profit company
- Law Firm: Mohrman, Kaardal, & Erickson, PA
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Legal Documents:
- Permanent Injunction Order (November 18, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 30, 2014)
- Complaint (March 26, 2014)
- Plaintiffs:
- Stinson Electric, Inc.
- Paul Archambault
- Patricia Archambault
- Robert Archambault
Union University v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: April 4, 2014
- Type: Nonprofit; Southern Baptist University
- Law Firm: Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennesee
- Legal Documents:
- Preliminary Injunction Order (April 29, 2014)
- Complaint (April 4, 2014)
Catholic Diocese of Greensburg v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 27, 2014
- Type: Catholic Diocese
- Plaintiffs:
- Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Greenburg
- Most Reverend Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg
- The Roman Catholic Dicoese of Greensburg
- St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Legal Documents:
- Opinion Granting Permanent Injunction (August 20, 2014)
- Opinion Granting Preliminary Injunction (June 20, 2014)
- Complaint (May 27, 2014)
Media Research Center v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 27, 2014
- Type: Non-profit organization
- Plaintiffs:
- Media Research Center
- Law Firm: LeClairRyan
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Legal Documents:
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (July 3, 2014)
- Complaint (May 14, 2014)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: June 2, 2014
- Type: Catholic archdiocese and non-profit organizations
- Plaintiffs:
- Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- St. John’s Orphan Asylum
- St. Edmond’s Home for Crippled Children
- Don Guanella Village of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Divine Providence Village
- The Philadelphia Protectory for Boys
- Catholic Community Services, Inc.
- Nutritional Development Services, Inc.
- Catholic Health Care Services – Supportive Independent Living
- St. Monica Manor
- St. John Neumann Nursing Home
- Immaculate Mary Home
- St. Francis Country House
- St. Martha Nursing Home
- St. Mary Manor
- St. John Vianney Center
- Catholic Clinical Consultants
- Law Firm: Conrad O’Brien
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Legal Documents:
- Third Circuit Remand Order (September 2, 2014)
- Denial of Preliminary Injunction (July 26, 2014)
- Order Granting Temporary Injunction Pending Appeal (June 27, 2014)
- Complaint (June 2, 2014)
March for Life v. Burwell
- Date Filed: July 7, 2014
- Type: Non-profit organization
- Plaintiffs:
- March for Life
- Jeanne Monahan
- Bethany Goodman
- Press Releases:
- March for Life files suit against abortion-pill mandate (July 8, 2014)
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Legal Documents:
- Summary Judgment Order (August 31, 2015)
- Complaint (July 7, 2014)
Valley Forge Christian College v. Burwell
- Date Filed: August 6, 2014
- Type: Christian non-profit organization
- Plaintiffs:
- Valley Forge Christian College
- Press Releases:
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute and Maza, Esquire
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Legal Documents:
- Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal (October 20, 2014)
- Complaint (August 6, 2014)
Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.
- Date Filed: October 3, 2014
- Law Firm and Media Contact: Liberty Institute
- Gregg Wooding
- 972.941.4453
- [email protected]
- Gregg Wooding
- Type: Nonprofits; Religious ministries and retirement community
- Plaintiffs:
- Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.
- Shell Point Retirement Community
- The Alliance Community for Retirement Living, Inc.
- The Alliance Home of Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- Chapel Pointe at Carlisle
- Town and County Manor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
- Simpson University
- Crown College
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (February 3, 2015)
- Complaint (October 3, 2014)
Insight for Living Ministries v. Burwell
- Date Filed: October 22, 2014
- Law Firm and Media Contact: Jeff Mateer, General Counsel of Liberty Institute.
- Phone: 972.941.4444
- [email protected]
- Type: Nonprofit; Bible-teaching radio ministry
- Plaintiffs:
- Insight for Living Ministries
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (November 25, 2014)
- Preliminary Injunction Hearing Minutes (November 12, 2014)
- Complaint (October 22, 2014)
Association of Christian Schools International v. Burwell
- Date Filed: October 31, 2014
- Media Contact: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- Type: Nonprofit; religious schools and non-profits
- Plaintiffs:
- Association of Christian Schools International
- Samaritan Ministries International
- Taylor University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Asbury Theologoical Seminary
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Legal Documents:
- Tenth Circuit Order Granting Temporary Injunction (December 19, 2014)
- Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (November 26, 2014)
- Complaint (October 31, 2014)
