Utah Political Watch et al v. Musselman et al

Utah District Court
Judge:Robert J Shelby
Referred: Cecilia M Romero
Case #: 2:25-cv-00050
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Jan 22, 2025
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 5:09 PM MST
Defendant
Alexa Musselman
Defendant
Abby Osborne
Defendant
Aundrea Peterson
Defendant
Mark Thomas
Plaintiff
Bryan Schott
Represented By
Robert P. Harrington
Kunzler Bean & Adamson
contact info
Plaintiff
Utah Political Watch
Represented By
Robert P. Harrington
Kunzler Bean & Adamson
contact info


Docket last updated: 02/04/2025 11:59 PM MST
Monday, February 03, 2025
29 29 respm Reply Memorandum/Reply to Response to Motion Mon 02/03 8:56 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch. (Miller, Charles)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
28 28 respm Affidavit/Declaration in Opposition to Motion Fri 01/31 10:49 PM
AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Alexa Musselman in Opposition re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas.(Green, Tyler)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Text messages,
Att: 2 Exhibit Text messages,
Att: 3 Exhibit E-mail denial,
Att: 4 Exhibit Schott appeal,
Att: 5 Exhibit Appeal denial,
Att: 6 Exhibit Osborne Tweet,
Att: 7 Exhibit Schott deleted tweet
27 27 respm Affidavit/Declaration in Opposition to Motion Fri 01/31 10:45 PM
AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Aundrea Peterson in Opposition re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas.(Green, Tyler)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 2025 Utah Capitol Media Access and Credentialing Policy,
Att: 2 Exhibit Press room,
Att: 3 Exhibit Senate gallery,
Att: 4 Exhibit House gallery,
Att: 5 Exhibit 2018 Utah Capitol Media Credentialing Policy,
Att: 6 Exhibit 2019 Utah Capitol Media Credentialing Policy,
Att: 7 Exhibit 2020 Utah Capitol Media Credentialing Policy,
Att: 8 Exhibit 2021 Utah Capitol Credentialing Policy,
Att: 9 Exhibit 2022 Utah Capitol Media Access and Credentialing Policy,
Att: 10 Exhibit 2023 Utah Capitol Media Access and Credentialing Policy,
Att: 11 Exhibit 2024 Utah Capitol Media Access and Credentialing Policy,
Att: 12 Exhibit 2025 Utah Capitol Media Access and Credentialing Policy - Nov. 5, 2024,
Att: 13 Exhibit E-mail re 2025 media credential process,
Att: 14 Exhibit Credentialing application process,
Att: 15 Exhibit Salt Lake Tribune e-mail,
Att: 16 Exhibit Schott credential status change,
Att: 17 Exhibit E-mail re press release distribution,
Att: 18 Exhibit E-mail re background check
26 26 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 01/31 10:24 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas. (Green, Tyler)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
25 25 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 01/28 2:01 PM
ORDER granting 20 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Julius Kairey for Alexa Musselman,Julius Kairey for Abby Osborne,Julius Kairey for Aundrea Peterson,Julius Kairey for Mark Thomas. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 1/28/2025. (mh)
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24 24 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 01/28 1:57 PM
ORDER granting 19 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Daniel M. Vitagliano for Alexa Musselman,Daniel M. Vitagliano for Abby Osborne,Daniel M. Vitagliano for Aundrea Peterson,Daniel M. Vitagliano for Mark Thomas. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 1/28/2025. (mh)
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23 23 notice Notice Affirming Prior Order of Reference Tue 01/28 12:55 PM
NOTICE AFFIRMING PRIOR ORDER OF REFERENCE re 8 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge. Orders of the prior judge are affirmed including the order of reference to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(A). (mh)
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22 22 utility Motions Referred Tue 01/28 12:07 PM
MOTIONS REFERRED -20 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Julius Kairey , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5313545, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case ac,19 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel M. Vitagliano , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5313396, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(mjm)
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21 21 notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Tue 01/28 11:02 AM
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION re:3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support : (Notice generated by Mary Jane McNamee). In Person Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2025 at 01:30 PM in Rm 3.100 before Judge Robert J. Shelby. (mjm)
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20 20 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry) Tue 01/28 9:41 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Julius Kairey , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5313545, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Defendants Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas.(Green, Tyler)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
19 19 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry) Tue 01/28 9:23 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel M. Vitagliano , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5313396, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Defendants Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas.(Green, Tyler)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, January 27, 2025
18 18 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 01/27 6:33 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler R. Green on behalf of Alexa Musselman, Abby Osborne, Aundrea Peterson, Mark Thomas (Green, Tyler)
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17 17 respm Affidavit/Declaration in Support of Motion Mon 01/27 3:30 PM
Supplemental AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Bryan Schott in Support re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch.(Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit E - House & Senate Media Credential GRAMMA Request,
Att: 2 Exhibit F - Press Credential List
16 16 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 01/27 12:46 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert J. Shelby: Status Conference held on 1/27/2025. The court sets the following dates/deadlines: Response to docket entry3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch due by 1/31/2025. Plaintiff's Repy Memo due by 2/3/2025. In Person Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2025 at 01:30 PM in Rm 3.100 before Judge Robert J. Shelby. In advance of hearing, counsel should submit direct testimony via witness affidavits and meet and confer about what witnesses should be available for cross and redirect examination. Attorney for Plaintiff: Charles Miller, Robert Harrington; Attorney for Defendant: Victoria Ashny, Christine Gilbert. Court Reporter: Ed Young. Recording: Electronic.(Time Start: 11:31, Time End: 11:50, Room 3.100.) (mjm)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
15 15 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 01/24 6:04 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Utah Political Watch, Bryan Schott. Waiver received from All Defendants on January 23, 2025. (Miller, Charles)
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14 14 notice Notice of Hearing Fri 01/24 4:19 PM
NOTICE OF HEARING : (Notice generated by Mary Jane McNamee) In Person Status Report and Scheduling Conference set for 1/27/2025 at 11:30 AM in Rm 3.100 before Judge Robert J. Shelby. (mjm)
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13 13 misc Request Fri 01/24 2:42 PM
REQUEST for Renewal of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order re10 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch.(Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Miller Email Jan 22,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Notice to Court,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Defendants' Waiving Service,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Notice to Court of Waiver
12 12 service Certificate of Service Fri 01/24 1:47 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch re3 Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support ,2 Complaint,, (Harrington, Robert)
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11 11 1 pgs order Order of Recusal Fri 01/24 1:43 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen recused. Case reassigned to Judge Robert J. Shelby for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 1/24/2025. (mh)
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10 10 3 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Fri 01/24 1:18 PM
ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiffs' 3 Motion for TRO. Though the court's schedule may present some challenges, Plaintiffs may request a scheduling conference after providing notice to Defendants. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 1/24/2025. (mh)
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9 9 order Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 01/24 8:56 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Courtney Corbello for Bryan Schott,Courtney Corbello for Utah Political Watch. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 1/24/2025. No attached document. (mh)
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8 8 order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Fri 01/24 8:56 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 1/24/2025. (pjd)
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7 7 order Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 01/24 8:52 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Charles Miller for Bryan Schott,Charles Miller for Utah Political Watch. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 1/24/2025. No attached document. (mh)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
6 6 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry) Wed 01/22 5:25 PM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Courtney Corbello , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5307089, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch.(Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - PHV App re C. Corbello,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
5 5 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry) Wed 01/22 5:21 PM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles Miller , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5307084, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch.(Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - PHV App re C. Miller,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
4 4 notice Notice PHV Requirements Wed 01/22 4:40 PM
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Charles Miller and Courtney Corbello for Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch. (sg)
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3 3 motion Temporary Restraining Order Wed 01/22 4:38 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch.(Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Media Access Credentialing Policy 2025,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Media Access Credentialing Policy 2024,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Text Exchange,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Appeal Denial Letter,
Att: 5 Exhibit - Declaration of Bryan Schott,
Att: 6 Text of Proposed Order
2 2 cmp Complaint (Atty) Wed 01/22 4:01 PM
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY, INJUNCTIVE, AND OTHER RELIEF (Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to be filed separately) against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5306874) filed by Utah Political Watch, Bryan Schott. (Harrington, Robert)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Media Access Credentialing Policy 2025,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Media Access Credentialing Policy 2024,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Text Exchange,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Appeal Denial Letter,
Att: 5 Civil Cover Sheet
1 1 misc Remark - New Case Wed 01/22 3:44 PM
Case has been indexed and assigned to District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen. Plaintiffs Bryan Schott, Utah Political Watch is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 405.00 by the end of the business day. NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts[LINK:PDF version] and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance. (sg)
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