U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit • 25-02417

#1

Aug 15, 2025

U.S. civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet filed. Appellant's brief due on or before 09/24/2025 for Danuta Dec. [1] [7469118] [25-2417] (JMB) [Entered: 08/15/2025 10:41 AM]

#2

Sep 24, 2025

Submitted appellant brief by Sheila McNulty, Kriezelman, Burton & Associates, LLC for Appellant Danuta Dec. [2] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7477010] [25-2417] (McNulty, Sheila) [Entered: 09/24/2025 05:12 PM]

#3

Sep 24, 2025

Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Danuta Dec. Paper copies due on 10/01/2025. Appellee's brief due on or before 10/24/2025 for Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [3] [7477030] [25-2417] (CAH) [Entered: 09/25/2025 08:50 AM]

#4

Sep 30, 2025

Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellant Danuta Dec. [4] [7477973] [25-2417] (SK) [Entered: 09/30/2025 02:25 PM]

#5

Oct 17, 2025

Motion filed by Appellees Kristi L. Noem and Joseph Edlow to extend time to file appellee brief. [5] [7481438] [25-2417] (Press, Joshua) [Entered: 10/17/2025 02:37 PM]

#6

Oct 20, 2025

Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' brief. [5] Appellees' brief due on or before 11/24/2025 for Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 12/15/2025 for Appellant Danuta Dec. CDH [6] [7481671] [25-2417] (FP) [Entered: 10/20/2025 12:26 PM]

#7

Nov 24, 2025

Submitted appellee brief by Joshua S. Press for Appellees Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. [7] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7489025] [25-2417] (Press, Joshua) [Entered: 11/24/2025 10:01 PM]

#8

Nov 24, 2025

Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. Paper copies due on 12/01/2025. [8] [7489051] [25-2417] (DAB) [Entered: 11/25/2025 09:16 AM]

#9

Nov 25, 2025

Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. [9] [7489201] [25-2417] (CAH) [Entered: 11/25/2025 02:07 PM]

#10

Dec 15, 2025

Submitted appellant brief by Sheila McNulty for Appellant Danuta Dec. [10] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7493031] [25-2417] (McNulty, Sheila) [Entered: 12/15/2025 03:42 PM]

#11

Dec 15, 2025

Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellant Danuta Dec. Paper copies due on 12/22/2025. [11] [7493144] [25-2417] (GW) [Entered: 12/16/2025 08:47 AM]

#12

Dec 19, 2025

Paper copies of appellant reply brief filed by Appellant Danuta Dec. [12] [7494246] [25-2417] (DAB) [Entered: 12/19/2025 03:44 PM]

#13

Jan 14, 2026

Argument set for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 2525, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Each side limited to 10 minutes. [13] [7498257] [25-2417] (NHV) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:29 AM]

#14

Jan 14, 2026

Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Sheila McNulty for Appellant Danuta Dec. [14] [7498367] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2417] (McNulty Entenman, Sheila) [Entered: 01/14/2026 11:43 AM]

#15

Feb 17, 2026

Received argument confirmation per argument email form for Attorney Mr. Joshua Samuel Press for Appellees Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. [15] [7505237] [25-2417] (CAH) [Entered: 02/17/2026 02:14 PM]

#16

Feb 18, 2026

Received argument confirmation per argument email form for Attorney Ms. Sheila McNulty for Appellant Danuta Dec. [16] [7505436] [25-2417] (CAH) [Entered: 02/18/2026 09:18 AM]

#17

Feb 24, 2026

Case heard and taken under advisement by panel: Michael B. Brennan, Chief Judge; Frank H. Easterbrook, Circuit Judge and Rebecca Taibleson, Circuit Judge. [17] [7506967] [25-2417] (SK) [Entered: 02/24/2026 11:31 AM]

#18

Feb 24, 2026

Case argued by Ms. Sheila McNulty for Appellant Danuta Dec and Mr. Joshua Samuel Press for Appellees Joseph Edlow and Kristi L. Noem. [18] [7506969] [25-2417] (SK) [Entered: 02/24/2026 11:32 AM]

#19

Feb 25, 2026

Filed post argument memorandum by Appellant Danuta Dec. [19] [7507212] [25-2417]--[Edited 02/25/2026 by LJ to reflect correct filing type] (McNulty Entenman, Sheila) [Entered: 02/25/2026 09:51 AM]

#20

Mar 25, 2026

Appellee Kristi L. Noem has been substituted by Appellee Markwayne Mullin, pursuant to FRAP 43(c). [20] [7513211] [23-2304, 24-2320, 24-2514, 25-1533, 25-1652, 25-2417, 25-2570, 25-3179] (JR) [Entered: 03/25/2026 03:42 PM]

#21

Mar 30, 2026

Filed opinion of the court by Chief Judge Brennan. AFFIRMED. Michael B. Brennan, Chief Judge; Frank H. Easterbrook, Circuit Judge and Rebecca Taibleson, Circuit Judge. [21] [7514053] [25-2417] (HTP) [Entered: 03/30/2026 12:40 PM]

#22

Mar 30, 2026

ORDER: Final judgment filed per opinion. With costs: yes. [22] [7514062] [25-2417] (HTP) [Entered: 03/30/2026 12:44 PM]