New filing: "Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown (Utah - HB 29 - school libraries)"
Doc #127: Defendants' ANSWER to 98 Amended Complaint, filed by Ashley Anderson, Michelle Barber, Brent Bills, Christina Boggess, Amanda…
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![The entry's text: CONSENT/STIPULATION by C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H. and S.K. in 25-2497, 26-1002 to dismiss party [1002061642] [25-2497, 26-1002] Emerson Sykes [Entered: 09/24/2026 03:45 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidlfjskqpgreoa77ymh422yanruowm5z77n7gasbvlvohmdq3qiw4)
![The entry's text: RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Jacob P. Warner for Alliance Defending Freedom,Counsel for National Academy of Education, Mara Gassmann for Pen American Center, Owen Richard Wolfe for Freedom to Read Foundation and American Association of School Librarians and Counsel for Beth Schiavino-Narvaez, Department of Defense Education Activity and Peter Brian Hegseth in 25-2497 and 26-1002 for failure to file paper copies. Paper copies due 09/28/2026. [1002062411] [25-2497, 26-1002] RP [Entered: 09/25/2026 03:20 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreigeg2uob7ajj2a2bqqj4w565p2kjpvnlpk2dgvcogoaldlv4gadca)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Pen American Center in 25-2497 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002056770] [25-2497, 26-1002] Mara Gassmann [Entered: 09/17/2026 02:16 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidzhal5miyzd6tqb2eu2pzwbh3yjqmkn5thzhaj6qv5joq6eq64lu)
![The entry's text: Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at [73] by C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., L.K., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H. and S.K. in 25-2497, 26-1002. Number of pages: [25]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 09/16/2026. [1002056980] [25-2497, 26-1002] RP [Entered: 09/17/2026 04:23 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreicnw6oupntybvs2dhav3fk4smnqsxafepx2obamkimmetbgnyvkre)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Alliance Defending Freedom in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002049908] [25-2497, 26-1002] Jacob Warner [Entered: 09/08/2026 03:47 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidhnt5guaofr4bs3zn7srzwarkoizlkjfis7z5hvtw4ihwler6otm)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Vet Voice Foundation and Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002054422] [25-2497, 26-1002] Robert Chang [Entered: 09/15/2026 11:38 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreiem7m7cn5f3axcxxcrsktab7k4oxq2donfouu5hm2lmk3o2q5udc4)
![The entry's text: NOTICE ISSUED to Alliance Defending Freedom, Defending Education, American Association of School Librarians, Education Law Center, Federal Education Association, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality, Freedom to Read Foundation, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Macmillan Publishing Group LLC, National Academy of Education, National Education Association, PFLAG, Inc., Pen American Center, Penguin Random House, LLC, Secure Families Initiative, The Author's Guild, Vet Voice Foundation, Department of Defense Education Activity, Peter Brian Hegseth, Beth Schiavino-Narvaez and C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., L.K., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H. and S.K. in 25-2497, American Association of School Librarians, Education Law Center, Federal Education Association, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality, Freedom to Read Foundation, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Macmillan Publishing Group LLC, National Academy of Education, National Education Association, PFLAG, Inc., Pen American Center, Penguin Random House, LLC, Secure Families Initiative, The Author's Guild, Vet Voice Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, Defending Education, C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., L.K., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H., S.K. and Department of Defense Education Activity, Peter Brian Hegseth and Beth Schiavino-Narvaez in 26-1002 requesting response to similar case(s) question..[1002049409].. Response to similar case notice due 09/11/2026. [25-2497, 26-1002] RP [Entered: 09/08/2026 11:16 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreiexrbtfdqruilomkuq4zkjhxdqo6kz3de3obgrna7t7i3wgr4wlc4)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by PFLAG, Inc. and Secure Families Initiative in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002050124] [25-2497, 26-1002] Avatara Smith-Carrington [Entered: 09/08/2026 06:31 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreifioafvki66bhat4czjnt6qhg2sjpg7slpzef5mv43oiqzngkh5lu)
![The entry's text: NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellants Department of Defense Education Activity, Beth Schiavino-Narvaez and Peter Brian Hegseth in 25-2497, Appellees Department of Defense Education Activity, Peter Brian Hegseth and Beth Schiavino-Narvaez in 26-1002. Argument Session: 12/26. Days you are available: December 9, 10, and 11, 2026.. Other scheduling information: Travel plans create conflict for December 8 argument date. [1002052923] [25-2497, 26-1002] Maxwell Baldi [Entered: 09/11/2026 05:10 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreifuipep6nogmslziiipojsillsyaiylcypp2o4eitubhhki363jia)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Department of Defense Education Activity in 25-2497, Peter Brian Hegseth and Beth Schiavino-Narvaez in 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052922] [25-2497, 26-1002] Maxwell Baldi [Entered: 09/11/2026 05:08 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreievq5oo7rfve6xw47cxzkg74l363u2as3agpsjc2jkzfdyvfqleve)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Defending Education in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002049712] [25-2497, 26-1002] John Connolly [Entered: 09/08/2026 01:47 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreigpscmd4hmgffhxjtx6apap6jojerr4dn23vqqats42mkzzn2yn2q)
![The entry's text: RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Robert Seungchul Chang for Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality and Vet Voice Foundation and Mara Gassmann for Pen American Center in 25-2497, 26-1002 for for failure to file response. Requested document due 09/17/2026.. [1002053103] [25-2497, 26-1002] RP [Entered: 09/14/2026 09:11 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreifcahntqkwkj5n7vvsiomqn3wbeuuicmmtxi52d4zp2wpjpgrov2q)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by National Academy of Education in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052854] [25-2497, 26-1002] Mark Rosenbaum [Entered: 09/11/2026 04:25 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreihose6xgsdzbyyj7txzetk63ksad5jzwvgbchixgnt4lrz2wffgny)
![The entry's text: CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the December 8 -11, 2026, argument session. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 09/15/2026. Any required additional copies of briefs and joint appendices are due 09/15/2026. [1002049261] [25-2497, 26-1002] NS [Entered: 09/08/2026 10:25 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreici7lgviqwzxmqbk3hf53g5lexhqihb5abp24xba6mbwgl53aebzm)
![The entry's text: MOTION by C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H. and S.K. in 25-2497, 26-1002 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 09/11/2026 ecf. [1002052441] [25-2497, 26-1002] Matthew Callahan [Entered: 09/11/2026 11:41 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreihty37ijfszfazelpcbbmjed653ywbn26tvkdpebc73yxnrnyv7iy)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by American Association of School Librarians and Freedom to Read Foundation in 25-2497 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052294] [25-2497, 26-1002] Owen Wolfe [Entered: 09/11/2026 10:16 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreifhsk7mvp4j4l64ufbuqox5s5dbpoytuzzag3clq2oi6ddmivjr5e)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052632] [25-2497, 26-1002] Michael Pillera [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:08 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidgnmtpvb3asrou37zu24rsw2i6eqahl3nuaswdw6fwpkryz4d3ve)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Federal Education Association, Education Law Center and National Education Association in 25-2497, National Education Association, Federal Education Association and Education Law Center in 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052499] [25-2497, 26-1002] Navin Pant [Entered: 09/11/2026 12:26 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreie4a76bzsbog3hqajjeqe2qhtmrs6vhiyo2ztaorxzi5elbon53ye)
![The entry's text: Attorney Matthew William Callahan for S.K., S.H., O.H., M.T., L.K., H.H., E.Y., E.K., E.G., C.Y., National Education Association and Federal Education Association in 25-2497 and S.K., S.H., O.H., M.T., L.K., H.H., E.Y., E.K., E.G. and C.Y. in 26-1002 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1002052674] [25-2497, 26-1002] KH [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:30 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreienxqqlwbr6a7zsaxijkxrscf7gasrdirjggazn7m3ftzkyyyi7ki)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Penguin Random House, LLC in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002052052] [25-2497, 26-1002] Marc Fuller [Entered: 09/10/2026 05:36 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreif2dg46undoiqobftxpokeutvnkewvwmq6remdkfp5nzgvvb7eqmy)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by Macmillan Publishing Group LLC in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002052048] [25-2497, 26-1002] Marc Fuller [Entered: 09/10/2026 05:31 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidxlphx6bccerkrp7a6vlfvuiw2w3ksq62ig4454nxzyduexfxzme)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by The Author's Guild in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002052051] [25-2497, 26-1002] Marc Fuller [Entered: 09/10/2026 05:33 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreifiwdpmcnxyycdw6n6esogzigbiwtvrnwvgi2mgixv677ahhghe4q)
![The entry's text: RESPONSE/ANSWER by C.Y., E.G., E.K., E.Y., H.H., L.K., L.K., M.T., O.H., S.H. and S.K. in 25-2497, 26-1002 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1002052276] [25-2497, 26-1002] Emerson Sykes [Entered: 09/11/2026 09:58 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreigvmpahie6n4ze5ccp6zipg3io2w7qcr4s5ftsf2zemnn3vn6jhwi)
![The entry's text: PETITION for rehearing by panel filed by Appellees Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries, American Booksellers Association, Arkansas Library Association, Association of American Publishers, Inc., Authors Guild, Inc., Leta Caplinger, Central Arkansas Library System, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Nate Coulter, Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Olivia Farrell, Fayetteville Public Library, Freedom to Read Foundation, Miel Partain, Pearl's Books, LLC, Adam Webb and Wordsworth Community Bookstore, LLC in 25-1146, 25-2211, 25-2427 w/service 08/27/2026 [5677326] [25-1146, 25-2211, 25-2427] (JTA) [Entered: 08/27/2026 05:58 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreidry5lwlwobzturzl22cequ5usdt3syhtkniebhxkc6h7ixypoh4u)
![The entry's text: MOTION for extension of time to file petition for rehearing until 09/03/2026, filed by Attorney John T. Adams for Appellees Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter and Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library in 25-1146, Attorney John T. Adams for Appellees Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Central Arkansas Library System and Nate Coulter in 25-2211, 25-2427 w/service 08/26/2026. [5676398] [25-1146, 25-2211, 25-2427] (JTA) [Entered: 08/26/2026 11:14 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreiannomawpkwemcvrht5czm3kdrdpk3pfzehe7czq5xqlk6to227z4)
![The entry's text: MOTION for extension of time to file petition for rehearing until 08/27/2026, filed by Attorney John T. Adams for Appellees Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries, American Booksellers Association, Arkansas Library Association, Association of American Publishers, Inc., Authors Guild, Inc., Leta Caplinger, Central Arkansas Library System, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Nate Coulter, Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Olivia Farrell, Fayetteville Public Library, Freedom to Read Foundation, Miel Partain, Pearl's Books, LLC, Adam Webb and Wordsworth Community Bookstore, LLC in 25-1146, 25-2211, & 25-2427 w/service 08/07/2026. [5669936] [25-1146, 25-2211, 25-2427]--[Edited 08/11/2026 by HAG to revise dkt txt] (JTA) [Entered: 08/07/2026 12:38 PM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreieuij6jth533aj4orkj3v2hegeeodjotcvhjotiih4ap2lztunuye)
![The entry's text: CLERK ORDER: Granting [5669936-2] motion for extension of time to file rehearing filed by John T. Adams. Petition for Rehearing due on 08/27/2026. [5670718] [25-1146, 25-2211, 25-2427] (HAG) [Entered: 08/11/2026 10:19 AM]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wmnjgseph53yhg6z3i6bz636/bafkreibzpeultrvd6idu7ztbfavdcf3ujd6mhpmrlyx4dgmwdfsdl4noni)
