Recent HHS Mandate News

• Becket Fund Statement Regarding New HHS Regulation (August 22, 2014)
• Becket Fund Statement Regarding Upcoming HHS Regulation (July 23, 2014)
• Gov. announces new response to Hobby Lobby ruling (July 22, 2014)
• Supreme Court Grants Emergency Relief to Christian College (July 3, 2014)
• Supreme Court Victory for Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom (June 30, 2014)
• Catholic Nun’s Network Wins Emergency Relief from 11th Circuit (June 30, 2014)
• Media Advisory:  Supreme Court Victory for Hobby Lobby and Religious Freedom (June 30, 2014)
• Awaiting Hobby Lobby decision, Catholic Nun’s Network Seeks Emergency Relief from U.S. Supreme Court (June 27, 2014)
• Media Advisory: Hobby Lobby Attorneys to Deliver Statement Outside U.S. Supreme Court; Press Conference Call 12:00pm (June 26, 2014)
• Colorado Christian University Obtains Injunction Against HHS Mandate (June 20, 2014)
• Hundreds of Catholic employers win exemption from HHS mandate – CNA (June 5, 2014)
• Lawsuit ‘disputes government’s power’ to require contraceptive coverage - CNS (June 3, 2014)
• Amici Back Nearly 200 Southern Baptist and Evangelical Ministries in HHS Mandate Challenge (May 28, 2014)
• Supreme Court Hears Landmark Hobby Lobby Case (March 25, 2014)
• Media Advisory: Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Arguments March 25th (March 19, 2014)
• Little Sisters of the Poor Seek Justice Before Federal Court (February 24, 2014)
• Government Files Brief in Conestoga (February 10, 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)
• U.S. Supreme Court Protects Little Sisters of the Poor (January 24, 2014)
• Archdiocese of Washington Files Cert Petition (January 8, 2014)
• Little Sisters of the Poor Granted Temporary Injunction by Supreme Court (December 31, 2013)
• Texas Baptist Universities Win Lawsuit Against Controversial HHS Mandate (December 27, 2013)
• First Class-Action Suit Wins Preliminary Injunction from HHS Mandate (December 20, 2013)
• Wheaton College Challenges Controversial HHS Mandate (December 13, 2013)
• U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Hobby Lobby Case (November 26, 2013)
• Becket Fund Files Lawsuit for Belmont Abbey College Against Controversial HHS Mandate (November 20, 2013)
• 7th Circuit Rules in Favor of Business Owners (November 8, 2013)
• Becket Fund’s Comment on DC Circuit Court Ruling on Gilardi (November 1, 2013)
• State of Alabama Joins Nun’s Network to Challenge Controversial HHS Mandate (October 28, 2013)
• United States Appeals Hobby Lobby Decision to Supreme Court (September 19, 2013)
• Ave Maria University Files Lawsuit Over Controversial HHS “Accommodation” (August 29, 2013)
• Priests for Life is Back in Court to Fight for Religious Freedom – PFL (August 19, 2013)
• Christian University First to Renew its Lawsuit Over HHS Mandate (August 7, 2013) 
• Hobby Lobby Wins Preliminary Injunction (July 19, 2013)
• Abortion-Drug Mandate Not Affected by Administration’s Delay of Parts of Health Care Law (July 3, 2013)
• Hobby Lobby Gets 11th Hour Victory Against the Mandate (June 28, 2013)
• Final HHS Rule Fails to Protect Constitutional Rights of Millions of Americans (June 28, 2013)
• Victory: 10th Circuit Overturns Denial of Hobby Lobby Injunction (June 27, 2013)
• Other companies besides Hobby Lobby challenging health law’s contraception mandate – The Associated Press (May 23, 2013)
• Becket Fund’s Statement Following 10th Circuit Hearing on Hobby Lobby (May 23, 2013)
• Obama admin. surrenders in abortion pill mandate case ADF (May 6, 2013)
• Hobby Lobby Oral Argument Set for May 23, 2013 (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 (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 (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 (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 (December 26, 2012)
• Hobby Lobby Files Emergency Application before SCOTUS (December 21, 2012)
• Hobby Lobby Forced to ask Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Drug Mandate (December 20, 2012)
• Griesediek (American Pulverizer) Granted Preliminary Injunction (December 20, 2012)
• D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion: Victory for Religious Organizations (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 (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(November 19, 2012)
• Pending December Hearing, Religious Colleges Submit Final Brief to D.C. Circuit (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 (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 (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” (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)

Quick Resources:

• EBSA Form 70o – Self Certification Form
• 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
• See all Eight Changes to the HHS Mandate

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 legally 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 – Nuns 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)

• 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

Cases (in chronological order)

Belmont Abbey College v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: November 20, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• 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:
  • 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

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Colorado Christian University v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: August 7, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
• State/District: Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• 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 22, 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

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Eternal Word Television Network v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 28, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• 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:
  • 11th Circuit  Filings
    • Life, Liberty and Law Foundation Amicus Brief (July 30, 2014)
    • Pro-Life Coalition Brief (August 4, 2014)
    • Religious Ministries Coalition Brief (August 1, 2014)
    • Alabama, Florida, Georgia Amicus Brief (August 4, 2014)
    • 11th Circuit Opening Brief (July 28, 2014)
    • 11th Circuit Order Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (June 30, 2014)
    • EWTN’s Emergency Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (June 27, 2014)
    • EWTN’s Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal (June 18, 2014)
      • Addendum (June 18, 2014)
    • DOJ’s Opposition to Injunction Pending Appeal (June 20, 2014)
    • EWTN’s Reply in Support of Injunction Pending Appeal  (June 22, 2014)
    • Order Denial (June 17, 2014)
    • Complaint (October 28, 2013)
  • EWTN Comments on the NPRM (April 5, 2013)
  • Court Opinion (March 25, 2013)
  • EWTN’s Response to the NPRM (February 22, 2013)
  • DOJ’s Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss (June 25, 2012)
  • Becket Fund’s Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (June 1, 2012)
  • Alabama’s Complaint (March 22, 2012)
  • Alabama’s Motion to Intervene (March 22, 2012)
  • Complaint (February 9, 2012)
• Plaintiffs:
  • State of Alabama
  • Eternal World Television Network
• Press Releases:
  • 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

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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:
  • 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:
  • 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

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Louisiana College v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: February 18, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: Shreveport, LA, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
• Type: Non-profit; Baptist college
• Legal Documents:
  • District Court Summary Judgement (August 13, 2014)
  • Complaint (February 18, 2012)
• Plaintiff: Louisiana Baptist College
• Press Releases:
  • ADF, Louisiana College Challenge Obama Mandate (February 20, 2012)

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Ave Maria v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: August 29, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman
    • 202.349.7224
    • hardman@becketfund.org
• State/District: Fort Myers, FL, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• Type: Non-profit; Catholic university
• Legal Documents:
  • Order Staying Case (December 11, 2013)
  • Complaint (August 29, 2013)
  • Court Opinion (March 29, 2013)
  • 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)
• Press Releases:
  • Ave Maria University Files Lawsuit Over Controversial HHS “Accommodation” (August 29, 2013)
  • President Towey: University Suffering Present Harm (October 10, 2012)
  • Becket Fund Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Ave Maria (February 21, 2012)
• Case Page for Ave Maria University lawsuit

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Geneva College/Seneca Hardwood v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: February 21, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: Beaver Falls, PA, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Type: Reformed Presbyterian College
• Legal Documents:
  • Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (December 23, 2013)
  • Opinion (December 23, 2013)
  • Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Geneva College (June 18, 2013)
  • Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction for Geneva College (June 18, 2013)
  • Findings of Facts and Law for Seneca (April 19, 2013)
  • Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction for Seneca (April 19, 2013)
  • Court Memorandum Opinion and Order (March 6, 2013)
  • ADF’s Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (July 17, 2012)
  • DOJ’s Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction (July 13, 2012)
  • Complaint (amended June 4, 2012)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Geneva College
  • Seneca Hardwood Lumber Company
• Press Release (December 23, 2013)
• Press Release (June 18, 2013)

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Nebraska v. HHS

• Date Filed: February 23, 2012
• Law Firm: Nebraska Attorney General
  • Press Contact:
    • Shannon Kingery, Nebraska AG’s Office
    • 402.471.2067
• 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)

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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
• 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 (March 15, 2012)

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Newland v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: April 30, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• 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:
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (July 27, 2012)
  • Complaint (June 26, 2012)
  • Judge Kane’s Opinion granting injunction (July 27, 2012)
  • ADF’s Request for Preliminary Injunction
  • DOJ’s Opposition to Preliminary Injunction
  • 10th Circuit Order for Preliminary Injunction (October 3, 2013)
• 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)

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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:
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (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
• Press Release (May 7, 2012)

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D.D.C. Lawsuit

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm:Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• State/District: Washington D.C., U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Type: Catholic charities, educational institutions and archdiocese
• Legal Documents:
  • 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
• Press Releases:
  • Archdiocese of Washington filed lawsuit defending religious freedom (May 21, 2012)
  • Archdiocese of Washington opposes government’s motion to dismiss HHS mandate lawsuit (August 28, 2012)

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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
• 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:
  • 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

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Catholic Diocese of Erie v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm: Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Type: Catholic diocese and social service organizations
• Legal Documents:
  • 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
• Articles:
  • Religion Clause: Case Dismissed on Ripeness Grounds

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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm: Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• State/District: Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Type: Catholic diocese and social service organizations
• Legal Documents:
  • 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:
  • 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

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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
• State/District: Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division
• Type: Catholic diocese
• Plaintiff: Diocese of Dallas
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (May 21, 2012)
  • Court Opinion (February 26, 2013)
• Articles:
  • Religion Clause, Texas Diocese’s Challenge To Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Dismissed On Ripeness Grounds

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Catholic Archdiocese of Fort Worth v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm:Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• State/District: Texas, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division
• Type: Catholic diocese
• Legal Documents:
  • Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (Dec 30, 2013)
  • Order Denying Motion to Dismiss (January 31, 2013)
  • Complaint
• Plaintiff: Diocese of Fort Worth

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Franciscan University v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm:Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• 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

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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
• 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

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Notre Dame v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 21, 2012
• Law Firm: Jones Day
  • Press Contact:
    • Dave Petrou, Global Communications Manager
    • 216.586.1443
• State/District: Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
• Type: Non-profit Catholic University
• Legal Documents:
  • 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 Denial of Emergency Injunction Relief (December 30, 2013)
  • Complaint (December 3, 2013)
  • Dismissal (December 31, 2012)
  • Complaint (May 21, 2012)
• Plaintiff: University of Notre Dame

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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
• State/District: Indiana, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
• Type: Catholic social services, media and diocese
• Legal Documents:
  • Opinion Granting Injunction  (December 27, 2013)
  • Complaint (May 21, 2012)
• 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

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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
• 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:
  •  U.S. District Court Grants Injunction for Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities (July 1, 2014)

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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
• 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 Release (July 9, 2012)
    • Press Contact: Ed Flavin, 312.655.7019, eflavin@catholiccharities.net

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Wheaton College v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: December 13, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• State/District: Illinois, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Type:Evangelical liberal arts college and graduate school
• Legal Documents:
  • 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 – 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:
  • 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

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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:
  • 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
• Press Release:
  • Diocese files lawsuit over Obama administration’s HHS mandate (August 19, 2012)

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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 2012)
  • Amended Complaint (October 15, 2012)
  • Complaint (August 22, 2012)
• Plaintiffs
  • Christopher Yep
  • Mary Anne Yep
  • Triune Health Group
• Press Release (August 22, 2012)

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Grace Schools v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: August 23, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact: ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: Indiana, US District Court – Northern District of Indiana
• Type: Evangelical Christian Colleges
• Legal Documents:
  • Opinion Granting Injunction (December 27, 2013)
  • Complaint (August 23, 2012)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Grace College and Seminary
  • Biola University
• Press Release (August 23, 2012)

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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:
  • 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
• Press Release:
  • Diocese, 7 Catholic entities file federal lawsuit (September 12, 2012)

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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

• Date Filed: September 12, 2012
• Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• State/District: Oklahoma, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
• Type: For-Profit Business
• Legal Documents:
  • 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 Granting Case (November 26, 2013)
  • SG Reply Brief to Cert Petition (November 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: US. 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

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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
• State/District: Missouri, US District Court – Western District of Missouri, Southern Division
• Type: Protestant College
• Legal Documents:
  • 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)

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Tonn and Blank Construction v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: September 20, 2012
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
• Type: For-Profit Business
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (September 20, 2012)
  • Order (April 1, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC

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Tyndale House v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 2, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact: ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• 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

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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
• State/District: Georgia, US District Court
• Type: Catholic Diocese/Charities
• Legal Documents:
  • 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
• Press Releases:
  • Georgia Diocese File (October 5, 2012)

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Autocam Corp. v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 8, 2012
• Law Firm: CatholicVote.org Legal Defense Fund
  • Lori Windham, lwindham@becketfund.org, 202-349-7202
  • Press Contact: Dan Ohlso, 626-419-1489
• State/District: Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• Type: For-Profit Business
• Legal Documents:
  • Supreme Court Remand Order (August 4, 2014)
  • DOJ Response to Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (October 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)

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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
• 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 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)

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East Texas Baptist University & Houston Baptist University v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: August 6, 2013
• Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• State/District: Texas, US District Court – Southern District of Texas
• Type: Baptist universities
• Legal Documents:
  • Opinion Granting Preliminary Injunction (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:
  • 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

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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
• 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:
  • 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:
  • ACLJ Adds News Legal Challenge: Federal Suit Filed to Block HHS Mandate for Missouri Companies (October 19, 2012)

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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
• 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
  • The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
  • Catholic Health Services, Inc.
  • Catholic Hospice, Inc.

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Grote Industries v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 29, 2012
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact: ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• Type: Auto-lighting company
• Legal Documents:
  • 7th Circuit Opinion (November 8, 2013)
  • DOJ’s Brief (March 18, 2013)
  • 7th Circuit Granting Preliminary Injunction during appeal (January 30, 2013)
  • District Court – Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (December, 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)

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Criswell College v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: November 1, 2012
• Law Firm: Liberty Institute
  • Press Contact:
    • Gregg Wooding, (972) 941-4453
    • media@libertyinstitute.org
• 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:
  • Criswell College
• Press Release

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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:
  • 8th Circuit Granting Injunction Pending Appeal (February 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)

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Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: December 4, 2012
• Law Firm: Independence Law Center, Law Offices of Proctor Lindsay & Dixon, Alliance Defending Freedom
  • 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:
  • Supreme Court Merits Brief (January 10, 2014)
  • ADF Reply Brief (November 4, 2013)
  • DOJ Response to Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (October 2013)
  • Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court (September 19, 2013)
  • Denial of Petition for En Banc Review (August 19, 2013)
  • Petition for En Banc Review (July 31, 2013)
  • 3rd Circuit Opinion (July 26, 2013)
  • 3rd Circuit Order (January 29, 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
• Press Release

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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:
  • Complaint (December 14, 2012)
  • Judge Zatkoff Grants Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
  • Judge Zatkoff Grants Preliminary Injunction
• 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)

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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:
  • Second Amended Complaint (December 4, 2013)
  • Preliminary Injunction Granted (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.

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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

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Sioux Chief Manufacturing v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: January 14, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
• Type: For-Profit
• Legal Documents:
  • Order Granting Injunction (February 28, 2013)
  • Complaint (January 14, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co.
  • Joseph 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 enter pipeline (January 15, 2013)

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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:
  • D.C. Circuit Remand Letter (July 1, 2014)
  • ACLJ Cert Petition (November 6, 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)

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Briscoe v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: February 4, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
• Type: For-Profit
• Legal Documents:
  • PI 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)
• Articles:
  • Religion Clause, Court Refuses TRO Against Contraceptive Coverage Mandate In Challenge By For-Profit Senior Care Companies

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Hall v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: February 5, 2013
• State/District: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
• Type: For-Profit
• Legal Documents:
  • Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (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)

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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
• 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 (March 20, 2013)

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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
    • media@libertyinstitute.org
• 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)

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Armstrong v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: March 5, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: United States District Court for the District of Colorado
• Type: For-Profit
• Legal Documents:
  • 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:
  • Colo. mortgage co. seeks to stop foreclosure on religious freedom (March 6, 2013)

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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)

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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

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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:
  • Supreme Court Remand Order (July 1, 2014)
  • Cert Petition (November 13, 2013)
  • Opinion Affirming Denial of PI (October 24, 2013)
  • 6th Circuit Order Denying Injunction Pending Appeal (June 28, 2013)
  • Order Denying Motion for PI (May 21, 2013)
  • District Court Order Denying TRO (March 22, 2013)
  • Complaint (March 20, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Eden Foods, Inc.
  • Michael Potter
• Press Releases:
  • Thomas More Law Center HHS Challenge Headed to the Supreme Court (November 13, 2013)
  • Thomas More Law Center Files Its Fourth Court Challenge To the HHS Mandate (March 21, 2013)

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Mersino Management Co. v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: March 21, 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:
  • Complaint (March 21, 2013)
  • Order Denying PI (July 11, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Mersino Management Company
  • Karen A. Mersino
  • Rodney A. Mersino
• Press Release (March 25, 2013)

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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)
  • Complaint (March 26, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Milton Fred Hartenbower
  • Catherine A. Hartenbower
  • Hart Electric, LLC
  • Hart Cable, LLC d/b/a H.I. Hart, LLC

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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:
  • Order Denying Preliminary Injunction (September 13, 2013)
  • Complaint (March 28, 2013)
  • Temporary Restraining Order Denied (April 3, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • MK Chambers Co.
  • Gerald D. Chambers
  • Robert W. Chambers

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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:
  • Complaint (April 30, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Johnson Welded Products, Inc.
  • Lilli Johnson
• Press Release (April 30, 2013)

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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:
  • 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)

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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:
  • Complaint (June 7, 2013)
  • Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (July 8, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • SMA, LLC
  • Michael Brey
  • Stanley Brey

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Holland v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: June 24, 2013
• Law Firm: Liberty Institute
  • Press Contact:
    • Gregg Wooding, (972) 941-4453
    • media@libertyinstitute.org
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston
• Type: For-Profit Business
• Legal Documents:
  • Injunction Granted (July 15, 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.

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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:
  • 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

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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:
  • 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)

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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:
  • 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)
• Press Release, Filed Lawsuit (July 24, 2013)

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Trijicon, Inc. v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: August 5, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact: ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• 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)

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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 Dismissal (October 16, 2013)
  • Complaint (August 14, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Paul Joseph Wieland
  • Teresa Jane Wieland

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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:
  • Complaint (September 3, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Mersino Dewatering, Inc.
  • Rodney Mersino, Jr.

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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:
  • Complaint (September 4, 2013)
  • Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (September 25, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Paul Barron
  • Bruce Barron

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Midwest Fastener Corp. v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: September 5, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: United District Court for the District of Columbia
• Type: For-Profit Business
• Legal Documents:
  • 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:
  • The DeVries Families

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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 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

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South Nazarene University v. Sebelius

• Date Filed:September 20, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• State/District: U.S. DistrictCourt for the Western District of Oklahoma
• Type: Nonprofit; Non-denominational Christian universities
• Legal Documents:
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (December 23, 2013)
  • Complaint (September 20, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Southern Nazarene University
  • Oklahoma Wesleyan University
  • Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Mid-America Christian University

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Little Sisters of the Poor v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: September 24, 2013
• Law Firm: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• 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:
  • Little Sisters 10th Circuit Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
  • DOJ 10th Circuit Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
  • Becket Fund Reply Brief (April 17, 2014)
  • 10th Circuit Amicus Briefs (March 3, 2014)
    • USCCB
    • 67 Theologians
    • National Association of Evangelicals, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
    • Liberty University
    • Concerned Women for America
    • Liberty, Life, and Law Foundation
  • Merits brief before the 10^th Circuit (February 24, 2014)
  • SCOTUS Injunction Order (January 24, 2014)
  • EBSA Form 700 – Self Certification Form
  • Becket Fund Reply Brief to SCOTUS (January 3, 2014)
  • DOJ Reply Brief to SCOTUS (January 3, 2014)
  • Supreme Court orders temporary injunction (December 31, 2013)
  • Supreme Court Emergency Injunction Application (December 31, 2013)
  • 10th Circuit Denial of Injunctive Relief (December 30, 2013)
  • Preliminary Injunction (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 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:
  • Little Sisters of the Poor Official Comments to HHS Opposing Mandate (April 8, 2013)
• Case Page for the Little Sisters of the Poor lawsuit

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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:
  • Order on Preliminary Injunction (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

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Randy Reed Automotive v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 8, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
• Type: For-profit automotive company
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
• Legal Documents:
  • 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

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GuideStone/Reaching Souls v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 11, 2013
• Law Firm: The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
  • Press Contact:
    • Emily Hardman, Communications Director
    • 202.349.7224
    • ehardman@becketfund.org
• 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:
  • Amicus Briefs:
  • American Center for Law & Justice Amicus Brief
  • Americans United for Life  Amicus Brief
  • Christian Legal Society Amicus Brief
  • Concerned Women for America Amicus Brief
  • Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Amicus Brief
  • Women Speak for Themselves Amicus Brief
  • DOJ 10th Circuit Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
  • Becket Fund Supplemental Brief (July 22, 2014)
  • Oral Argument Transcript (December 16, 2013)
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (December 20, 2013)
  • Complaint (October 11, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Reaching Souls International
  • Truett-McConnell College
  • GuideStone Financial Resources
• Press Releases:
  • Amici Back Nearly 200 Southern Baptist and Evangelical Ministries in HHS Mandate Challenge (May 28, 2014)
  • First Class-Action Suit Wins Preliminary Injunction from HHS Mandate (December 20, 2013)
  • Church Benefits Provider and Ministries File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Controversial HHS Mandate (October 11, 2013)
• Case Page for the GuideStone lawsuit

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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
    • media@aclj.org
• Type: For-profit company
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (October 22, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • C.W. Zumbiel Co.
  • Robert W. Zumbiel
  • Thomas J. Zumbiel

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Dordt College/Cornerstone University v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: October 23, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• Type: Nonprofit; Christian liberal arts colleges
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
• Legal Documents:
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (May 21, 2014)
  • Complaint (October 23, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Cornerstone University
  • Dordt College
• Press Releases:
  • CU Files Lawsuit Against Federal Mandate (October 24, 2013)

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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:
  • Preliminary Injunction (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.

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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

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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
• Type: Non-profit corporation, Catholic law school
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (November 12, 2013)
• Plaintiffs: Ave Maria School of Law

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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:
  • Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion denying injunction (June 11, 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

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Doboszenski v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: November 14, 2013
• Law Firm: Morhman & Kaardal
• Type: For-profit Catholic business
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (November 14, 2013)
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (November 27, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Doboszenski & Sons, Inc.
  • Douglas Doboszenski

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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

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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
• Type: Nonprofit Catholic organization
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the  District of Colorado
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (December 3, 2013)
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (April 23, 2014)
• 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)

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Catholic Diocese of Beaumont 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:
  • 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

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Dobson v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: December 11, 2013
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Press Contact:
    • ADF Media Department
    • 480.444.0020
• Type: Nonprofit Christian radio show and ministry
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the  District of Colorado
• Legal Documents:
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (April 2014)
  • Complaint (December 11, 2013)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Dr. James Dobson
  • Family Talk
• Press Releases:
  • Dr. James Dobson sues over Obamacare abortion pill mandate  (December 11, 2013)

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Ave Maria Foundation

• Date Filed: December 20, 2013
• Law Firm: Thomas More Law Center
  • Press Contact:
    • Erin Mersion, Esq 734.827.2001
• 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 Donahue Academy
  • Thomas More Law Center
• Press Releases:

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Hastings Automotive v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: January 29, 2013
• Law Firm: Liberty Institute
• State/District: United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
• Type: For-Profit automative dealerships
• Legal Documents:
  • Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (May 28, 2014)
  • Complaint (January 29, 2014)
• Plaintiffs:
  • Hastings Automotive, Inc.
  • Hastings Chrysler Center
  • Douglas W. Erickson

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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:
  • 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:
  • Grant of Emergency Motion for 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:
  • 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:
  • Complaint (March 26, 2014)
  • Preliminary Injunction Order (April 30, 2014)

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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)

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Catholic Diocese of Greensburg v. Sebelius

• Date Filed: May 27, 2014
• Type: Catholic Diocese
• Plaintiffs:
  • 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)

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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:
  • Complaint (May 14, 2014)

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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:
  • Denial of Preliminary Injunction (July 26, 2014)
  • Order Granting Temporary Injunction Pending Appeal (June 27, 2014)
  • Complaint (June 2, 2014)

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March for Life v. Burwell

• Date Filed: July 7, 2014
• Type: Catholic non-profit organization
• Plaintiffs:
  • March for Life
  • Jeanne Monahan
  • Bethany Goodman
• Press Releases:
  • March for Life files suit against abortion-pill mandate
• Law Firm: Alliance Defending Freedom
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (July 7, 2014)

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Valley Forge Christian College v. Burwell

• Date Filed: August 6, 2014
• Type: Christian non-profit organization
• Plaintiffs:
  • Valley Forge Christian College
• Press Releases:
  • Historic Christian Faith-based Pennsylvania College Rejects Federal Government’s Abortion Pill Mandate 
• Law Firm: Liberty Institute and Maza, Esquire
• State/District: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Legal Documents:
  • Complaint (August 6, 2014)

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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.

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