No. 25-7110

John D. Karna v. Sean Ross, et al.

Lower Court: Arizona
Docketed: 2026-03-25
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: Arizona-law constitutional-challenge diversity-equity-inclusion material-fact notice-of-claim summary-judgment
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

A) Whether the Pima County Superior Court can grant Defendants' motions for summary judgment when a material genuine issue of fact exists for the jury.

B) Whether diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will continue in the public schools of Arizona.

C) Whether the Arizona notice of claim statute is unconstitutional in the case at bar.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the Pima County Superior Court can grant Defendants' motions for summary judgment when a material genuine issue of fact exists for the jury; whether diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will continue in the public schools of Arizona; and whether the Arizona notice of claim statute is unconstitutional in the case at bar

Docket Entries

2026-04-07
Waiver of Arizona State Board of Education, Sean Ross, and David Spelich of right to respond submitted.
2026-04-07
Waiver of right of respondent Arizona State Board of Education, Sean Ross, and David Spelich to respond filed.
2026-02-13
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 24, 2026)

Attorneys

Arizona State Board of Education, Sean Ross, and David Spelich
Rebecca Ann BanesArizona Attorney General's Office, Respondent
John D. Karna
John D. Karna — Petitioner