Palmer v. Virginia High School League, Inc
Palmer v. Virginia High School League, Inc is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, W.D. Virginia. The case is currently open in the federal court system.
- Court
- District Court, W.D. Virginia (W.D. Va.)
Official Court Website → - Assigned judge
- Elizabeth K. Dillon · 396 cases in index
- Docket number
- 7:26-cv-00260
- Cause
- 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law) - Nature of suit
- 440 Civil Rights: Other
Civil-rights claims not covered by a more specific category. - Jurisdiction
- Federal Question
- Jury demand
- Plaintiff
- Date filed
- 03/30/2026
3,253 Civil Rights cases in this court are indexed here.
Parties
- plaintiff · Palmer · 2069 cases
- defendant · Virginia High School League, Inc · 3 cases
Filings & Documents
- Attorney - Updating Contact Information 03/30/2026 Request Document
- Michael B. Sylvester, in Accordance with Section C.9. of the Administrative Procedures for Filing, Signing and Verifying Pleadings and Papers by Electronic Means, a Registered User Is Responsible for Ensuring Their Mailing Address, Primary Email Address, and Telephone Number Are Kept Up-to-date with This Court by Updating the Information in Their Pacer Account and Submitting to This Court. Click Here for Pacer Aid to Updating Your Personal Information, Address Information or Email Noticing 03/30/2026 Request Document
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#1 · Complaint Against Roanoke County School Board and Virginia High School League, Inc. (Filing & Administrative Fee $405 Receipt Number AVAWDC-4888815), Filed by Stacie Palmer, Daniel Palmer, and S.P
- Civil Cover Sheet
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#1 · Complaint Against Roanoke County School Board and Virginia High School League, Inc. (Filing & Administrative Fee $405 Receipt Number AVAWDC-4888815), Filed by Stacie Palmer, Daniel Palmer, and S.P
- Civil Cover Sheet
- #2 · Electronic Summons Issued as to Roanoke County School Board and Virginia High School League, Inc. Notice to Counsel: Please Print Copies of the Electronically Issued Summons for Each Defendant as Necessary to Effectuate Service Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 03/30/2026 Request Document
- #3 · Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael) 03/30/2026 Request Document
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#4 · Brief / Memorandum in Support re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael)
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#4 · Brief / Memorandum in Support re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael)
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- Notice of Hearing on Motion 04/13/2026 Request Document
- #5 · Notice of Hearing on Motion 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing Set for 5/11/2026 10:00 AM in Roanoke Before Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon. (Counsel Anticipates Needing 2 Hours for This Hearing) 04/13/2026 Request Document
- Notice of Appearance 04/14/2026 Request Document
- #6 · Notice of Appearance by Julian Friedman Harf on Behalf of Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc. (Harf, Julian) 04/14/2026 Request Document
- #7 · Negative Corporate Disclosure Statement by Virginia High School League, Inc. (Harf, Julian) 04/14/2026 Request Document
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#8 · Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 1 Complaint and Motion to Set Briefing Schedule by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc. Motions Referred to Judge C. Kailani Memmer. (Harf, Julian). Added Motion on 4/15/2026
- Text of Proposed Order Ex. A_Proposed Order
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#8 · Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 1 Complaint and Motion to Set Briefing Schedule by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc. Motions Referred to Judge C. Kailani Memmer. (Harf, Julian). Added Motion on 4/15/2026
- Text of Proposed Order Ex. A_Proposed Order
- E-Magistrate Consent Notice to Parties 04/15/2026 Request Document
- #10 · Magistrate Consent Notice to Parties. Click Here to Access the Consent Form 04/15/2026 Request Document
- #9 · Order Granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 1 Complaint and to Set Briefing Schedule. Roanoke County School Board & Virginia High School League, Inc. Answer Due 5/25/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge C. Kailani Memmer on 04/15/2026. Modified on 4/16/2026 to Correct Answer Due Date 04/15/2026 Request Document
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#11 · Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc.. (Harf, Julian)
- Exhibit Ex 1 - Gafford Declaration
- Exhibit Ex 2 - Nicely Declaration
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#11 · Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc.. (Harf, Julian)
- Exhibit Ex 1 - Gafford Declaration
- Exhibit Ex 2 - Nicely Declaration
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#11 · Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc.. (Harf, Julian)
- Exhibit Ex 1 - Gafford Declaration
- Exhibit Ex 2 - Nicely Declaration
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#12 · Reply re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael)
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- Exhibit Ex 2
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#12 · Reply re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael)
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#12 · Reply re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Filed by Daniel Palmer, Stacie Palmer, S.P.. (Sylvester, Michael)
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- #13 · Minute Entry for Proceedings Held Before Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon: Motion Hearing Held on 5/11/2026 re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Filed by Daniel Palmer, S.P., Stacie Palmer. (Court Reporter: Mary Butenschoen) (Main Document 13 Replaced on 5/13/2026 to Correct Party Name) 05/11/2026 Request Document
- #14 · Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc.. (Harf, Julian) 05/26/2026 Request Document
- #15 · Brief / Memorandum in Support re 14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Filed by Roanoke County School Board, Virginia High School League, Inc.. (Harf, Julian) 05/26/2026 Request Document
- #16 · Memorandum Opinion. Signed by Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon on 05/27/2026 05/27/2026 · 20 pp View →
- #17 · Order Denying 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs Free Exercise of Religion Claim Under Article I, Section 16 of the Constitution of Virginia (Count II), and Plaintiffs Claim Under the Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Va. Code. § 57-2.02 (Count III), Are Dismissed Without Prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon on 05/27/2026 05/27/2026 Request Document
- #18 · Notice of Voluntary Dismissal 06/09/2026 Request Document
- Clerks Entry of Dismissal Pursuant to Frcp 41 06/15/2026 Request Document
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Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern
This is one of 4 Civil Rights cases in our index naming Virginia High School League, Inc — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.
About Civil Rights Lawsuits
Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer v. Virginia High School League, Inc?
Palmer v. Virginia High School League, Inc is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, W.D. Virginia. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, W.D. Virginia, docket number 7:26-cv-00260.
When was the case filed?
Palmer v. Virginia High School League, Inc was filed on 03/30/2026. The case is currently open.
What law is the case brought under?
The docket lists the cause as 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law).
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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 73110367).