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HHS Mandate Information Central
The complete score card, current updates, resources, and details on all 60 cases found below
Welcome to HHS Information Central
The resource page for all HHS Cases and news
60 cases, over 190 plaintiffs, one unconstitutional mandate, and the go-to page for it all
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty led the charge against the Administration’s unconstitutional HHS mandate–which forces many religious organizations to violate their deeply held religious beliefs, or pay crippling fines. The Becket Fund applauds the other courageous defenders who have stepped forward and filed additional suits in defense of America’s first freedom. The Becket Fund currently represents: Hobby Lobby, Wheaton College, East Texas Baptist University, Houston Baptist University, Colorado Christian University, the Eternal Word Television Network, Ave Maria University, and Belmont Abbey College.
Today there are 60 cases and over 190 individuals representing hospitals, universities, businesses, schools, and people all speaking with one voice to affirm the freedom of religion guaranteed in the Constitution.
All HHS cases are listed below in chronological order (Becket Fund and non-Becket Fund cases).
- Court Status
- Recent News
- Resources
- Case Database
- Timeline
Current Scorecard for For-Profit Cases (See Case Database for details)
31 for-profit lawsuits* have been filed over the HHS mandate. To date, of the 26 for-profit plaintiffs that have obtained rulings touching on the merits of their claims against the Mandate, 19 have secured injunctive relief against it, for a current score of 19-7.
Injunctions Granted (i.e., don’t have to comply with mandate while case proceeds in court):
- Seneca Hardwood (W.D. Pennsylvania)
- Korte (7th Circuit)
- Oral argument May 22, 2013
- O’Brien (8th Circuit)
- Annex Medical (8th Circuit)
- Grote (7th Circuit)
- Oral argument May 22, 2013
- Newland (Hercules) (D. Colorado – On appeal to 10th Circuit)
- Weingartz Supply Co. (Legatus) (6th Circuit)
- Tyndale Publishers (D.D.C. - On appeal to D.C. Circuit)
- Am. Pulverizer Co. (Griesedieck) (W.D. Missouri – On appeal to 8th Circuit)
- Domino’s Farms (E.D. Michigan)
- Sharpe Holdings, Inc. (E.D. Missouri N.D.)
- Triune Health Group (N.D. Illinois)
- Sioux Chief Manufacturing** (W.D. Missouri)
- Lindsay, Rappaport & Postel, LLC (N.D. Illinois E.D.)
- Fresh Unlimited (Gilardi) (D.C. Circuit)
- Bick Holdings, Inc. (E.D. Missouri E.D.)
- American Manufacturing Co. (Hall) (D. Minnesota)
- Hart Electric** (N.D. Illinois E.D.)
- Tonn and Blank Construction (N.D. Indiana)
Injunctions Denied (i.e., must comply with mandate while the full case continues in court):
- Hobby Lobby (10th Circuit)
- Autocam (6th Circuit)
- Oral argument June 11, 2013
- Conestoga Wood (3rd Circuit)
- Oral argument tent. May 30, 2013
- Armstrong (D. Colorado)
Temporary Restraining Orders Denied:
- Eden Foods (E.D. Michigan)
- MK Chambers Co. (E.D. Michigan)
- Briscoe (D. Colorado)
Cases filed, no additional action:
- Beckwith (M.D. Florida)
- Infrastructure Alternatives (W.D. Michigan)
- Mersino Management (E.D. Michigan)
- Johnson Welded Products, Inc. (D.D.C.)
- M&N Plastics, Inc. (E.D. Michigan)
* The numbers of for-profit and non-profit lawsuits provided in the respective scorecard take into account Geneva College v. Sebelius, which includes both for-profit and non-profit plaintiffs. Thus, the case is included in each scorecard’s tallies.
**DOJ declined to appeal the injunction
Status of Non-Profit Cases (See Case Database for details)
30 non-profit lawsuits have been filed against Secretary Sebelius over the HHS mandate. This includes lawsuits by religious organizations such as hospitals, charities, religious colleges, and Catholic dioceses. To date, no non-profit case has been decided on the merits, there have only been rulings on procedural issues such as timing.
Cases allowed by the court to move forward:
- Catholic Archdiocese of Fort Worth (N.D. Texas)
- Catholic Archdiocese of NY (E.D. New York)
Cases held in abeyance by the court (i.e., waiting for action from the administration):
- ETBU & HBU (S.D. Texas)
- Louisiana College (W.D. Louisiana)
- Belmont Abbey (D.C. Circuit)
- Wheaton (D.C. Circuit)
Cases waiting on procedural rulings (i.e., timing issues):
- Grace Schools (N.D. Indiana)
- Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (N.D. Indiana)
Cases filed, no additional action:
- College of the Ozarks (W.D. Missouri)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta (N.D. Georgia)
- American Family Association (N.D. Mississippi)
Cases dismissed by the court on procedural issues:
- Geneva College (W.D. Pennsylvania)
- CCU (D. Colorado)
- Nebraska (D. Nebraska – On appeal to 8th Circuit)
- Catholic Diocese of Biloxi (S.D. Mississippi)
- Catholic Diocese of Peoria (C.D. Illinois)
- Catholic Diocese of Nashville (M.D. Tennessee)
- Notre Dame (N.D. Indiana – On appeal to 7th Circuit)
- Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh (W.D. Pennsylvania – On appeal to 3rd Circuit)
- Catholic Archbishop of Washington (D.C. Circuit)
- Catholic Diocese of Dallas (N.D. Texas)
- Franciscan University (S.D. Ohio)
- EWTN (N.D. Alabama)
- Ave Maria (M.D. Florida)
- Priests for Life (E.D. New York)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Miami (S.D. Florida)
- Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (E.D. Missouri)
- Criswell College (N.D. Texas)
- Catholic Diocese of Joliet (N.D. Illinois)
- Catholic Diocese of Erie (W.D. Penn.)
Recent HHS Mandate News (see additional details below)
- Obama admin. surrenders in abortion pill mandate case ADF (May 6, 2013)
- Hobby Lobby Oral Argument Set for May 23, 2013 BF (April 3, 2013)
- American Mfg. Co. Granted a Preliminary Injunction Hughes Mathews, P.A. (April 2, 2013)
- ACLJ Obtains Fifth Injunction Against HHS Mandate ACLJ (March 29, 2013)
- Tenth Circuit Grants Hobby Lobby Full Court Hearing BF (March 29, 2013)
- E.D. Mi. Grants Domino’s Farms Preliminary Injunction TMLC (March 14, 2013)
- Beckwith Files Federal Lawsuit to Escape Religious Persecution – Under the HHS Mandate TMLC (March 12, 2013)
- Prominent Theological Seminary Joins Fight Against Abortion-Pill Mandate BF (March 11, 2013)
- Colo. mortgage co. seeks to stop foreclosure on religious freedom ADF (March 6, 2013)
- W.D. Pa. Grants Seneca Hardwood Preliminary Injunction, Geneva College lacks ripeness (March 6, 2013)
- Liberty Institute Helps AFA Fight Back Against HHS Mandate LI (February 20, 2013)
- Nine U.S. Senators & Two Representatives: Religious Freedom Includes Hobby Lobby (February 20, 2013)
- Colorado Senior Centers Sue Against HHS Mandate (February 5, 2013)
- Minnesota Business Owner Sues Government Over Contraception (February 5, 2013)
- 8th Circuit Grants Preliminary Injunction in Annex (February 4, 2013)
- Updated HHS rule — BF Statement (February 1, 2013)
- 7th Circuit Grants injunction in Grote – ADF (January 30, 2013)
- Archbishop of Washington (including Catholic University) Dismissed – JS (January 28, 2013)
- CCU Dismissed - BF (January 8, 2013)
- Notre Dame Case Dismissed – JD (January 2.2012)
- Federal Judge Grants Tom Monaghan Emergency Request; Halts Government Enforcement of HHS Mandate TMLC (December 31, 2012)
- Statement Re: Sotomayor Opinion – BF (December 26, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby Files Emergency Application before SCOTUS — BF (December 21, 2012)
- Hobby Lobby Forced to ask Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Drug Mandate — BF (December 20, 2012)
- Griesediek (American Pulverizer) Granted Preliminary Injunction (December 20, 2012)
- D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion: Victory for Religious Organizations -- BF (December 18, 2012)
- Domino’s Farms Corporation Files Suit - TMLC (December 14, 2012)
- Judge Reagan’s Order Denying Injunction for Korte Contractors – ACLJ (December 14, 2012)
- DC Circuit Court of Appeals: Hearing Set in Wheaton & BAC appeal, December 14, 2012 – BF (December 10, 2012)
- Lancaster County Wood Component Business Challenges HHS Regulations – ILC (December 5, 2012)
- Court rules in favor of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York (December 5, 2012)
- O’Brien Business Granted Emergency Relief from HHS Mandate in 8th Circuit; HL Seeks Same (Nov 29)
- Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh v. Sebelius, Order of Dismissal - JD (November 28, 2012)
- Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius, Order of Dismissal – JD (November 27, 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 - BF (November 19, 2012)
- Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit – BF (November 19, 2012)
- Good News For Bible Publisher Challenging Abortion Pill Mandate – ADF (November 16, 2012)
- DOJ’s Response Brief in Wheaton/BAC Appeal before DC Circuit Court - BF (November 5, 2012)
- Minnesota Medical Supply Company and Entrepreneur Join Obamacare Challengers – ActRight (November 2, 2012)
- Criswell College Files Lawsuit Against Obama Administration Over Coercive HHS Mandate – Liberty Institute (November 1, 2012)
- Preliminary Injunction Granted in Weingartz Supply Company – TMLC (October 31, 2012)
- 13 States and 12 Organizations File Amicus Briefs Opposing Mandate in BAC/Wheaton Appeal (with links to briefs) - BF (October 12, 2012)
- USCCB Responds to Inaccurate Statement of Fact on HHS Mandate During VP Debate (October 12, 2012)
- Appeal to DC Circuit: Christian Colleges “Suffering Present Harm” – Becket Fund (October 5, 2012)
- Judge Jackson’s Opinion on O’Brien Case – ACLJ (September 28, 2012)
- Court Grants Preliminary Injunction in Hercules — Judge Kane’s Opinion – ADF (July 27, 2012)
Comments on the NPRM
Comments from Becket Fund and Becket Fund Clients
- 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
- 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)
Quick Resources (additional resources listed below)
- Becket Fund’s comments to HHS on 2012 proposed accommodation — why it’s legally unworkable
- FAQ on Mandate and lawsuits — Got questions? We’ve got answers.
- Mandate Fact Sheet, statutes, codes, and fines (by ADF)
- Media Information Sheet
- Non-Catholic cases — East Texas Baptist University, Houston Baptist University, Hobby Lobby, Wheaton, Colorado Christian University, Geneva College, Louisiana College (see details below)
- For-Profit Cases – Hobby Lobby, Annex Medical, Korte, Autocam, Hercules (Newland), Legatus, O’Brien, Tyndale House Publishers, Grote Industries, Griesedieck (American Pulverizer), Domino’s Farms, Triune Health Group, Sharpe Holdings, Contestoga — (see details below)
- Oppositions to mandate — Unacceptable – Over 500 leading academic, religious leaders, and health care professionals, across the ideological spectrum, call the mandate UNACCEPTABLE (See full list below)
Additional Resources
Becket Fund’s HHS Mandate Challenge FAQ
HHS Mandate Federal Regulation:
- HHS Mandate (August 3, 2011)
- HHS Mandate(February 15, 2012)
- “Accordingly, the amendment to the interim final rule [published] on August 3, 2011, is adopted as a final rule without change.” (Page 8730)
Proposed Accommodation:
- HHS Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) (March 16, 2012)
- Becket Fund Comments on Proposed Accommodation (ANPRM) (June 18, 2012) – Why it’s legallly unworkable.
- Comments from Self-Insurance Institute of America — why proposal is prohibited as a matter of law
Objections to Mandate:
- NYT Poll on Mandate (March 12, 2012)
- Rabbinical Council of America Objects to mandate (May 2012)
- Unacceptable – Over 500 leading academic, religious leaders, and health care professionals, across the ideological spectrum, call the mandate UNACCEPTABLE
- UCCB Comments to HHS - Six points on why proposed “accommodation” (ANPRM) is still unconstitutional(May 15, 2012)
- Little Sisters of the Poor – Nun’s serving the elderly raise their voice
- Women Speak for Themselves – Women’s group demands: ‘Don’t claim to speak for all women’
- Wheaton College opposes health insurance mandate – Wheaton College ‘will not compromise’
- Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance Letter to WH and Sec. Sebelius - 150 faith-based organizations (Protestant and Catholic) object to the two-class system the mandate creates (June 11, 2012)
- Physicians Concerns for Religious Liberty Protection (Dr. Griffo and Dr. Robilotti)
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:
- How will the Supreme Court’s Decision Impact the HHS Mandate?
- The Requirement to Buy Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
- Employer Responsibility Under the Affordable Care Act
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
Cases (in chronological order)
Belmont Abbey College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 10, 2011
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: North Carolina, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: Private Catholic school in North Carolina founded by Benedictine Monks
- Legal Documents:
- 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 – US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit (September 20, 2012)
- Briefing Schedule – US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit (September 20, 2012)
- Complaint (November 10, 2012)
- DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (February 16, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Response to Motion to Dismiss (April 23, 2012)
- Judge Boasberg’s Opinion (July 18, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Motion to Reconsider (July 23, 2012)
- Amicus Briefs filed in support of Belmont Abbey and Wheaton Colleges (scroll halfway down page)
- Comments on the NPRM (April 8, 2013)
- Plaintiff: Belmont Abbey College
- Press Releases:
- 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 – Becket Fund (September 20, 2012)
- Belmont Abbey College Sues the Federal Government Over New ObamaCare Mandate (November 10, 2011)
- Obama Administration Responds to Contraception Lawsuit: “Please Look the Other Way” (February 17, 2012)
- 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
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: Non-denominational Christian university
- Legal Documents:
- Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (January 8, 2013)
- Complaint
- DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (February 27, 2012)
- Comments on the NPRM (March 26, 2013)
- Plaintiff: Colorado Christian University
- Press Releases:
- Colorado Christian University First Evangelical University to Fight Abortifacient Mandate (December 21, 2011)
- Obama Administration Takes Another Pass on Defending HHS Mandate (February 28, 2012)
- Case Page for Colorado Christian University lawsuit
EWTN v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 9, 2012
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Alabama, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- Type: Largest Catholic television network founded by Mother Angelica, a cloistered Nun
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint
- Becket Fund’s Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (June 1, 2012)
- DOJ’s Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss (June 25, 2012)
- Alabama’s Complaint (March 22, 2012)
- Alabama’s Motion to Intervene (March 22, 2012)
- EWTN’s Response to the NPRM (February 22, 2013)
- Court Opinion (March 25, 2013)
- EWTN Comments on the NPRM (April 5, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- State of Alabama
- Eternal World Television Network
- Press Releases:
- Case Page for EWTN and Alabama lawsuit
Priests for Life v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 15, 2012
- Law Firm: Charles LiMandri (San Diego, CA)
- Press Contact:
- Priests for Life Media Department
- 347.286.7277
- Press Contact:
- State/District: New York, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Type: Pro-life non-profit organization for Catholic clergy/laity
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiff: Priests for Life
- Press Release
- 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: Baptist college
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiff: Louisiana Baptist College
- Press Release
Ave Maria v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 21, 2012
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Fort Myers, FL, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type: Catholic university
- Legal Documents
- Court Opinion (March 29, 2013)
- Complaint (February 21, 2012)
- Becket Fund’s Response to DOJ’s Motion to Dismiss (May 18, 2012)
- Ave Maria’s Response to the NPRM (February 25, 2013)
- Press Release:
- Case Page for Ave Maria University lawsuit
Geneva College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 21, 2012
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- Press Contact:
- ADF Media Department
- 480.444.0020
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Beaver Falls, PA, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Type: Reformed Presbyterian College
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (amended June 4, 2012)
- DOJ’s Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction (July 13, 2012)
- ADF’s Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (July 17, 2012)
- Court Memorandum Opinion and Order (March 6, 2013)
- Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (April 19, 2013)
- Findings of Facts and Law (April 19, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Geneva College
- Seneca Hardwood Lumber Company
- Press Release
Nebraska v. HHS
- Date Filed: February 23, 2012
- Law Firm: Nebraska Attorney General
- State/District:Nebraska, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
- Press Contact:
- Shannon Kingery, Nebraska AG’s Office
- 402.471.2067
- Press Contact:
- Type: Seven different states, and 6 other plaintiffs
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint
- 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
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:
- 8th Circuit injunction granted pending appeal (November 28, 2012)
- Judge Jackson’s Opinion on Motion to Dismiss (September 28, 2012)
- Complaint (March 15, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Frank R. O’Brien Jr.
- O’Brien Industrial Holdings, LLC
- Press Release
Newland v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: April 30, 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:
- Complaint
- Judge Kane’s Opinion granting injunction (July 27, 2012)
- ADF’s Request for Preliminary Injunction
- DOJ’s Opposition to Preliminary Injunction
- 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, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Type: Catholic Business Association, Legatus and Private For-Profit Business Owner, Weingartz Supply Company.
- Legal Documents:
- Appellees/Cross Appellants’ Brief (April 29, 2013)
- Preliminary Injunction Order (October 31, 2012)
- Complaint (May 7, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Legatus
- Weingartz Supply Company
- Daniel Weingartz
- Legatus
- Press Release
D.D.C. Lawsuit
- 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
- 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
- Press Releases
E.D.N.Y. Lawsuit
- 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:
- Court Rules for Catholic Archdiocese, Decision and Order (December 5, 2010)
- Complaint
- Plaintiffs:
- Archdiocese of N.Y.
- Diocese of Rockville Centre
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island
- Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre
- ArchCare
W.D.Pa. (Erie) Lawsuit
- 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
- Complaint
- Judge’s Opinion (January 22, 2013)
- Plaintiffs
- Diocese of Erie
- St. Martin Center
- Prince of Peace Center
- Articles
- Religion Clause: Case Dismissed on Ripeness Grounds
W.D.Pa. (Pittsburgh) Lawsuit
- 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
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Catholic Charities of Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Catholic Cemeteries Association of Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Articles:
- Religion Clause, Case Dismissed on Standing and Ripeness
N.D. Tex. (Dallas) Lawsuit
- 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:
- Articles:
N.D. Tex. (Ft. Worth) Lawsuit
- 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:
- Plaintiff: Diocese of Fort Worth
S.D. Ohio (Columbus) Lawsuit
- 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:
- Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Michigan Catholic Conference
S.D. Miss. (Gulfport) Lawsuit
- Date Filed: May 21, 2012
- 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
- 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
N.D. Ind. (South Bend) Lawsuit
- 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 university
- Legal Documents:
- Court Opinion – Notre Dame Dismissed (January 3, 2012)
- Complaint
- Plaintiff: The University of Notre Dame
N.D. Ind. (Ft. Wayne) Lawsuit
- 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:
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
- Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend
- St. Anne Home
- Franciscan Alliance
- Our Sunday Visitor
- University of St. Francis
E.D. Mo. (St. Louis) Lawsuit
- 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
- Plaintiffs:
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Catholic Charities of St. Louis
N.D. Ill. Lawsuit
- 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
- 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 Release
- Press Contact: Ed Flavin, 312.655.7019, eflavin@catholiccharities.net
Wheaton College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: July 18, 2012
- Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: Evangelical liberal arts college and graduate school
- Legal Documents:
- 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 – US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
- 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
- Declaration of Stanton Jones
- Amicus Briefs filed in support of Wheaton and Belmont Abbey Colleges (scroll halfway down page)
- Plaintiff:
- Wheaton College
- Press Releases:
- 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
C.D. Il. (Peoria) Lawsuit
- Date Filed: August 9, 2012
- Law Firm: Jones Day
- 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
- Plaintiffs:
- Diocese of Peoria
- Press Release:
Triune Health Group v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: August 22, 2012
- Law Firm: Thomas More Society and Jubilee Campaign’s Law of Life Project
- Press Contact: 202.587.5652
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
- Type: Private Employer
- Legal Documents:
- U.S. District Court: Preliminary Injunction Granted (January 1, 2013)
- TRO Denied (December 2012)
- Complaint (August 22, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- Christopher Yep
- Mary Anne Yep
- Triune Health Group
- Press Release
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
- Plaintiffs:
- Grace College and Seminary
- Biola University
- Press Release
M.D. Tn. (Nashville) Lawsuit
- 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
- Complaint
- Order of Dismissal (November 28, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Catholic Diocese of Nashville
- Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc,
- Father Ryan High School
- Pope John Paul II High School
- Mary, Queen of Angels, Inc.
- Villa Maria Manor, Inc.
- St. Mary Villa, Inc.
- Aquinas College
- Press Release:
Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: September 12, 2012
- Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Oklahoma, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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
- 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
- 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:
- 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
- Press Releases:
- Georgia Diocese File (October 5, 2012)
Autocam Corp. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 8, 2012
- Law Firm: CatholicVote.org Legal Defense Fund
- Press Contact: Dan Ohlson
- 626-419-1489
- Press Contact: Dan Ohlson
- State/District: Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents
- 6th Circuit Opinion Denying Injunctive Relief(December 28, 2012)
- Complaint
- Plaintiffs:
- Autocam Corporation
- Autocam Medical, LLC
- John Kennedy
- Paul Kennedy
- John Kennedy IV
- Margaret Kennedy
- Thomas Kennedy
- Press Release
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: October 9, 2012
- Law Firm: ACLJ
- Press Contact:
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- Gene Kapp, Media Director, (757) 226 – 2749
- Main line: 1.757.226.2489
- State/District: Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh District
- Type: For-Profit, Catholic Owned and Operated Contractor Business
- Legal Documents:
- 7th Circuit Granting Injunction (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: October 9, 2012
- Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Press Contact:
- Emily Hardman, Communications Director
- 202.349.7224
- ehardman@becketfund.org
- Press Contact:
- State/District: Texas, US District Court – Southern District of Texas
- Type: Baptist universities
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (October 9, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- East Texas Baptist University
- Houston Baptist University
- Press Releases:
- 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, Christian Owned and Operated Business
- Legal Documents:
- 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:
- Complaint (October 19, 2012)
- Plaintiffs
- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
- Catholic Health Services, Inc.
- Catholic Hospice, Inc.
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
- 7th Circuit Granting Preliminary Injunction (January 30, 2013)
- District Court – Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (December, 2012)
- Complaint
- 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
Criswell College v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 1, 2012
- Law Firm: Liberty Institute
- State/District: Texas, US District Court – Norther District of Texas, Dallas Division
- Type: Baptist College
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiffs:
- Press Release
Annex Medical v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: November 2, 2012
- Law Firm: ActRight Legal Foundation
- State/District: Minnesota, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Type: Medical equipment manufacturer
- Legal Documents
- 8th Circuit Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (February 2013)
- District Court: Order denying injunctive relief (January 8, 2012)
- Complaint
- Plaintiffs:
- Annex Medical, Inc.
- Stuart Lind
- Tom Janas
- Press Release
Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 4, 2012
- Lawyer: Independence Law Center
- Contact: 717-657-4990
- State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District
- Type: Mennonite Wood Component Business (for-profit business)
- Legal Documents
- 3rd Circuit Order Denying Injunction (January 29, 2013)
- E.D. Pa. Order Denying Injunctive Relief (January 11, 2013)
- E.D. Pa. temporary restraining order granted (December 28, 2012)
- Complaint
- Plaintiffs:
- Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation
- Norman Hahn
- Norman Lemar Hahn
- Anthony Hahn
- Press Release
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
- 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)
Sharpe Holdings, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: December 20, 2012
- Law Firm: Ottsen, Leggat and Belz, L.C.
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Missouri, Northern Division
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- Temporary Restraining Order Granted (December 31, 2012)
- Complaint (December 20, 2012)
- Plaintiffs:
- Sharpe Holdings, Inc.
- Charles N. Sharpe
- Judi Diane Schaefer
- Rita Joanne Wilson
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:
- 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
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiffs:
- Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.
- Joseph Ismert
- Dominic Ismert
- Joseph N. Ismert
- Press Release:
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
- 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
Briscoe v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 4, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiffs:
- Stephen W. Briscoe
- Continuum Health Partnerships, Inc.
- Continuun Health Management, LLC
- Mountain States Health Properties, LLC.
- Press Release:
- Articles:
Hall v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: February 5, 2013
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- 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:
- Preliminary Injunction (March 20, 2013)
- Complaint (February 14, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- William C. Lindsay
- Lindsay, Rappaport & Postel, LLC
- Press Release
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
- Legal Documents
- Plaintiffs:
- American Family Association
- Press Release: Liberty Institute Helps AFA Fight Back Against HHS Mandate
Armstrong v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 5, 2013
- Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
- State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- 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
- Contact: 734.827.2001
- State/District: Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
- Type: For-Profit
- Legal Documents
- 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:
- Complaint (March 13, 2013)
- Court Order (April 1, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Bick Holdings, Inc.
- Bick Group, Inc.
- Mary Frances Callahan
- Mary Clare Bick
- James Patrick Bick, Jr.
- William Joseph Bick
- Mary Patricia Davies
- Joseph John Bick
- Francis Xavier Bick
- Mary Margaret Jonz
- Mary Sarah Alexander
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, Southern Division
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (March 20, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Eden Foods, Inc.
- Michael Potter
- Press Release
Mersino Management Co. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: March 21, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (March 21, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Mersino Management Company
- Karen A. Mersino
- Rodney A. Mersino
- Press Release
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:
- Court Order (April 18, 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:
- Complaint (March 28, 2013)
- Temporary Restraining Order Denied (April 3, 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
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (April 30, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- Johnson Welded Products, Inc.
- Lilli Johnson
- Press Release
M&N Plastics, Inc. v. Sebelius
- Date Filed: May 8, 2013
- Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
- State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type: For-Profit Business
- Legal Documents:
- Complaint (May 8, 2013)
- Plaintiffs:
- M&N Plastics, Inc.
- Terrence Nagle, Jr.
- Christopher Nagle
- James Nagle
- John Martin Nagle
- Press Release
HHS Mandate Timeline:
- 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).
- November 10, 2011, Press Release, Belmont Abbey College Sues Federal Government (Becket Fund)
- December 21, 2011, Press Release, Colorado Christian University First Evangelical University to Fight Abortifacient Mandate (Becket Fund)
- January 20, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Refuses to Change Abortion-Drug Mandate
- January 31, 2012, Press Release, Senator Rubio introduces conscience rights bill
- February 6, 2012, Press Release, White House Makes False Claims about HHS Mandate
- February 9, 2012, Press Release, Becket Funds Files Lawsuit for Nun’s TV Network
- February 10, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Offers False “Compromise” on Abortion-Drug Mandate
- February 15, 2012, HHS Regulation, After “Compromise,” HHS Mandate Remains unchanged
- 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, Press Release, Priest for Life Join Fight
- February 17, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Responds to Becket Fund Lawsuit: “Please Look the Other Way”
- February 18, 2012, Congressional Hearing, First Congressional Hearing on HHS Mandate, President Theirfelder Testifies (Belmont Abbey College)
- February 18, 2012, Press Release, Louisiana College joins fight (ADF)
- February 21, 2012, Press Release, Becket Fund Files on Behalf of Ave Maria University
- February 21, 2012, Press Release, Geneva College joins fight (ADF)
- February 23, 2012, Press Release, 7 states sue over mandate (Nebraska v. HHS)
- February 28, 2012, Press Release, Obama Administration Takes Another Pass on Defending HHS Mandate
- February 28, 2012, Congressional Hearing, Becket Fund Testifies before full House Judiciary Committee regarding constitutionality of the HHS Mandate
- February 28, 2012, Press Release, Administration seeks to dismiss Becket Fund’s CCU lawsuit
- March 12, 2012, NYT Poll, Majority of women believe religious organizations should be exempt
- March 15, 2012, Press Release, First for-profit client files, O’Brien v. HHS (ACLJ)
- March 16, 2012, Press Release, Administration Offers new details on “accommodation” and fails to satisfy religious groups (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
- March 22, 2012, Press Release, Alabama Joins Becket Fund’s Fight Against Unconstitutional HHS Mandate
- March 23, 2012, Media Advisory, Becket Fund co-host Religious Freedom Rallies nation-wide
- April 23, 2012, Press Release, Becket Fund Fires Back at Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit (BAC)
- April 26, 2012, Video, Sebelius admits before congress that she did not consult Supreme court decision on religious liberty when drafting the HHS mandate
- April 30, 2012, Press Release, Second Private Business Owner Sues, Newland v. Sebelius (ADF)
- May 7, 2012, Press Release, Legatus v. Sebelius (Thomas More Law Center)
- May 15, 2012, Press Release, Franciscan University First to Drop Student Health Insurance
- May 21, 2012, Press Release, Ave Maria Second to Drop Student Health Insurance
- May 21, 2012, 11 Additional Lawsuits, representing 43 plaintiffs filed (Jones Day)
- July 9, 2012, Press Release, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago joins existing lawsuit (Jones Day)
- July 27, 2012, Press Release, Court Grants Preliminary Injunction in Hercules (Judge Kane’s Opinion) (ADF)
- September 12, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Sues Over HHS Mandate (Becket Fund)
- September 12, 2012, Press Release, Diocese, 7 Catholic Entities File Federal Lawsuit (Jones Day)
- September 17, 2012, Press Release, College of the Ozarks Files Suit Against Government Departments (College of the Ozarks)
- September 28, 2012, Opinion, Judge Jackson’s Opinion on O’Brien Case (ACLJ)
- October 5, 2012, Press Release, Appeal to DC Circuit: Christian Colleges “Suffer Present Harm” (Becket Fund)
- October 5, 2012, Georgia Bulletin, Georgia Diocese Challenge HHS Mandate in Court (Jones Day)
- October 8, 2012, Press Release, Catholic Entrepreneur and Family File Suit against Federal Employer Mandate (Catholic Vote)
- October 9, 2012, Press Release, Catholic Business Owner in Illinois Files Suit (ACLJ)
- October 9, 2012, Press Release, East Texas Baptist University and Houston Baptist University Sue HHS (Becket Fund)
- October 12, 2012, Order, Preliminary Injunction Hearing for Bible Publisher Changed to October 29, 2012 (ADF)
- October 12, 2012, Press Release, USCCB Responds to Inaccurate Statement of Fact on HHS Mandate During VP Debate (USCCB)
- October 12, 2012, Press Release, 13 States and 12 Organizations File Amicus Briefs Opposing Mandate in BAC/Wheaton Appeal (Becket Fund)
- October 31, 2012, Order, Preliminary Injunction Granted in Weingartz Supply Company (TMLC)
- November 1, 2012, Press Release, Criswell College Files Lawsuit Against Obama Administration Over Coercive HHS Mandate (Liberty Institute)
- November 2, 2012, Press Release, Minnesota Medical Supply Company and Entrepreneur Join Obamacare Challengers (ActRight)
- November 5, 2012, Brief, DOJ’s Response Brief in Wheaton/BAC Appeal before DC Circuit Court (Becket Fund)
- November 16, 2012, Press Release, Good News for Bible Publisher Challenging Abortion Pill Mandate (ADF)
- November 19, 2012, Press Release, Federal Court: Hobby Lobby Must Violate its Faith and Pay for Abortion-Pills (Becket Fund)
- November 19, 2012, Press Release, Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit (Becket Fund)
- November 21, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Seeks Emergency Relief from Abortion-Pill Mandate (Becket Fund)
- November 27, 2012, Order of Dismissal, Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius (Jones Day)
- November 28, 2012, Order of Dismissal, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh v. Sebelius (Jones Day)
- November 29, 2012, Press Release, O’Brien Business Granted Emergency Relief from HHS Mandate in 8th Circuit, HL Seeks Same (Becket Fund)
- December 5, 2012, Press Release, Lancaster County Wood Component Business Challenges HHS Regulations (International Law Center)
- December 5, 2012, Press Release, Court Rules in Favor of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York (Becket Fund)
- December 10, 2012, Press Release, DC Circuit Court of Appeals: Hearing Set in Wheaton & BAC Appeal, December 14, 2012 (Becket Fund)
- December 14, 2012, Order, Judge Reagan’s Order Denying Injunction for Korte Contractors (ACLJ)
- December 14, 2012, Complaint, Domino’s Farms Corporation Files Suit (TMLC)
- December 18, 2012, Press Release, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion: Victory for Religious Organizations (Becket Fund)
- December 20, 2012, Press Release, Hobby Lobby Forced to Ask Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Drug Mandate (Becket Fund)
- December 20, 2012, Order, Griesediek (American Pulverizer) Granted Preliminary Injunction (ACLJ)
- December 21, 2012, Application, Hobby Lobby Files Emergency Application Before SCOTUS (Becket Fund)
- December 26, 2012, Statement, Justice Sotomayor’s Opinion (Becket Fund)
- December 31, 2012, Press Release, Federal Judge Grants Tom Monaghan Emergency Request; Halts Government Enforcement of HHS Mandate (TMLC)
- December 31, 2012, Opinion, Notre Dame Case Dismissed (Jones Day)
- January 8, 2013, Opinion, CCU Case Dismissed (Becket Fund)
- January 28, 2013, Opinion, Archbishop of Washington (including Catholic University) Dismissed (Jones Day)
- January 30, 2013, Order, 7th Circuit Grants Injunction in Grote (ADF)
- February 1, 2013, Statement, Still Unacceptable and Unconstitutional (Becket Fund)
- February 4, 2013, Order, 8th Circuit Grants Preliminary Injunction in Annex (ActRight)
- February 5, 2013, KSTP, Minnesota Business Owner Sues Government Over Contraception (Mohrman & Kaardal, P.A.)
- February 5, 2013, Press Release, Colorado Senior Centers Sue Against HHS Mandate (ADF)
- February 14, 2013, Complaint, Lindsay, Rappaport & Postel , LLC File Complaint (ACLJ)
- February 20, 2013, Press Relesase, Liberty Institute Helps AFA Fight Back Against HHS Mandate (Liberty Institute)
- February 20, 2013, Press Release, Nine U.S. Senators & Two Representatives: Religious Freedom Includes Hobby Lobby (Becket Fund)
- March 6, 2013, Press Release, Colo. Mortgage Co. Seeks to Stop Foreclosure on Religious Freedom (ADF)
- March 6, 2013, Order, W.D. Pa. Grants Seneca Hardwood Preliminary Injunction, Geneva College Lacks Ripeness (ADF)
- March 11, 2013, Press Release, Prominent Theological Seminary Joins Fight Against Abortion-Pill Mandate (Becket Fund)
- March 12, 2013, Press Release, Beckwith Files Federal Lawsuit to Escape Religious Persecution – Under the HHS Mandate (TMLC)
- March 14, 2013, Opinion, E.D. Mi. Grants Domino’s Farms Preliminary Injunction (TMLC)
- March 20, 2013, Press Release, Federal Court Blocks Implementation of HHS Mandate for Illinois Law Firm (ACLJ)
- March 21, 2013, Press Release, Thomas More Law Center Files Its Fourth Court Challenge To the HHS Mandate (TMLC)
- March 26, 2013, Press Release, State Attorneys General release letter opposing HHS Mandate (Becket Fund)
- March 29, 2013, Press Release, Tenth Circuit Grants Hobby Lobby Full Court Hearing (Becket Fund)
- March 29, 2013, Press Release, ACLJ Obtains Fifth Injunction Against HHS Mandate (ACLJ)
- April 2, 2013, Press Release, American Mfg. Co. Granted a Preliminary Injunction (Hughes Mathews, P.A.)
- February 25 – April 8, 2013, Organizations Submit Comments as Deadline Approaches (See Resources tab for more)
- April 8, 2013, Submit Comments, Deadline to Submit Comments on the Proposed Rule
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The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is a non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression of all religious traditions. The Becket Fund has a 17-year history of defending religious liberty for people of all faiths. Its attorneys are recognized as experts in the field of church-state law, and they recently won a 9-0 victory against the federal government at the U.S. Supreme Court in Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is the first and leading law firm to legally challenge the Administration’s HHS mandate.
For more information, or to arrange an interview with one of the attorneys, please contact Emily Hardman, Communications Director, at ehardman@becketfund.org or call 202.349.7224.
