Newdow v. Bush

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01-20-01	President George W. Bush is inaugurated. As part of his inaugural program, Rev. Franklin Graham gives an invocation, and Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell gives a benediction.
02-01-01	Rev. Dr. Michael Newdow (Plaintiff) files Original Complaint against President George W. Bush. The complaint alleges that the prayers recited at the inauguration violated the Establishment Clause.
05-04-01	The U.S. Attorney – representing the President – submits her Motion to Dismiss, along with a supporting brief.
06-01-01	Plaintiff submits Memorandum in Response to the President’s Motion to Dismiss.
06-06-01	Defendant’s Reply in response to Plaintiff’s Response filed.
06-14-01	Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Hollows.
07-18-01	Magistrate Judge Hollows issues his First Findings and Recommendations.
07-31-01	Defendant’s Objections to Magistrate Judge Hollows’ Findings and Recommendations filed.
08-02-01	Plaintiff’s Objections to Magistrate Judge Hollows’ Findings and Recommendations filed.
08-07-01	Plaintiff submits his Reply to Defendant’s Objections.
09-28-01	District Judge Karlton files Order adopting Magistrate Judge Hollows’ Findings and Recommendations.
10-05-01	Magistrate Judge Hollows files Order setting forth schedule for future proceedings.
10-17-01	Defendant’s Answer to Complaint filed.
11-16-01	Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment filed.
12-07-01	Plaintiff’s Response and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment Filed.
12-14-01	Defendant’s Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment Filed.
12-20-01	Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Hollows.
12-28-01	Magistrate Judge Hollows issues his Second Findings and Recommendations.
01-17-02	Plaintiff’s Objections to Magistrate Judge Hollows’ Findings and Recommendations filed.
02-01-02	Defendant’s Reply to Plaintiff’s Objections Filed.
02-11-02	Plaintiff’s Response to Defendant’s Reply filed.
03-21-02	Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Hollows.
03-26-02	Magistrate Judge Hollows issues his Third Findings and Recommendations.
04-03-02	Plaintiff’s Objections to Magistrate Judge Hollows’ Findings and Recommendations filed.
05-23-02	Judge Karlton adopts Findings and Recommendations; Orders case dismissed.
07-03-02	Plaintff/Appellant files Notice of Appeal
11-21-02	Plaintiff/Appellant files Appellant’s Opening Brief.
01/27/03	Defendant/Appellee President Bush files Appellee’s Brief.
03/17/03	Appellant’s Reply Brief filed.
04/28/03	Appellant’s Request for Oral Argument filed.