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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
FORT WORTH DIVISION
U.S. NAVY SEALs 1–26, et al.,
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Plaintiffs,
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v.
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Civil Action No. 4:21-cv-01236-O
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LLOYD J. AUSTIN, III, et al.,
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Defendants.
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ORDER
On February 6, 2023, Defendants filed their Assertion of Mootness (ECF No. 221). Plaintiffs
filed their Response (ECF No. 224) on February 13, 2023, and Defendants filed their Reply (ECF No.
226) on February 21, 2023. In their Reply, Defendants argue that the Navy’s newly updated standard
operating guidance, issued on February 15, 2023, further reinforces their position that all of Plaintiffs’
claims are moot. Since Defendants’ position is based on new facts, Plaintiffs should have an
opportunity to respond. Plaintiffs SHALL file a sur-reply addressing Defendants’ new arguments no
later than March 8, 2023.
SO ORDERED on this 22nd day of February, 2023.
Case 4:21-cv-01236-O Document 228 Filed 02/22/23 Page 1 of 1 PageID 7713
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Reed O’Connor
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE