Christian Ministerial Alliance et al v. Thurston et al

Filing 66

ORDER pursuant to General Order 54, the Court authorizes Daniel Bookin, John Cusick, Joseph Wong, Leah Aden, Michael Skocpol, Ashley Pavel, and Chris Hollinger to bring a cell phone, laptop computer, or personal digital assistant into the Little Rock Courthouse for a hearing at 9:00 a.m. on 12/2/2024. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 11/26/2024. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
CENTRAL DIVISION
THE CHRISTIAN MINISTERIAL
ALLIANCE; PATRICA BREWER;
CAROLYN BRIGGS; LYNETTE
BROWN; MABLE BYNUM; and
VELMA SMITH, each on behalf of
themselves and all other similarly
situated persons
v.

PLAINTIFFS

No. 4:23-cv-471-DPM-DRS-JM

JOHN THURSTON, in his official capacity
as the Secretary of State of Arkansas

DEFENDANT

ORDER
Pursuant to General Order 54, the Court authorizes Daniel
Bookin, John Cusick, Joseph Wong, Leah Aden, Michael Skocpol,
Ashley Pavel, and Chris Hollinger to bring a cell phone, laptop
computer, or personal digital assistant into the Richard Sheppard
Arnold United States Courthouse in Little Rock for a hearing beginning
at 9:00 a.m. on 2 December 2024.
The following rules apply to this access:
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The devices mentioned may not be used to record,
photograph, or film anyone or anything inside the
courthouse.

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Cell phones and PDAs must be turned off and put away
when in the courtroom.

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Wireless internet components of all electronic devices must
be deactivated when in the courtroom.

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Only counsel, and support staff at counsel table, may use
laptops in the courtroom.

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Before persons with electronic devices are granted entry into
the courthouse, all devices must be examined by the United
States Marshals Service or Court Security Personnel. This
examination includes, but is not limited to, placing the
device through the electronic screening machines and
requiring the person possessing the device to turn the power
to the device off and on.

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The United States Marshals Service may further restrict
electronic devices from entering the building if a threat so
requires.

A violation of these rules may result in seizure of the electronic
devices, withdrawal of the privilege to bring an electronic device into
the courthouse, or other sanctions. A violation of the prohibition on
recording, photographing, or filming anyone or anything inside the
courthouse may be punished as contempt of court.

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So Ordered.
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D.P. Marshall Jr.
United States District Judge
26 November 2024

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