Jihad v. Colorado Office Of Respondent Parents' Counsel et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
JUDGE CHARLOTTE N. SWEENEY
Civil Action: 	25-cv-01787-CNS-TPO 	Date: February 17, 2026
Courtroom Deputy: 	Julie Dynes 	Court Reporter: Sarah Mitchell
Parties 	Counsel
MALEEKA JIHAD 	Madeline Leibin
Mari Newman
Plaintiff
v.
COLORADO OFFICE OF RESPONDENT
PARENTS’ COUNSEL
MELISSA MICHAELIS THOMPSON
ASHLEE ARCILLA
Defendants
Sara Bellamy
Juliane DeMarco
COURTROOM MINUTES
ORAL ARGUMENT
Court in Session: 10:31 a.m.
Appearance of counsel.
Argument given on [19] Defendants’ Motion to Partially Dismiss the Complaint by Ms.
DeMarco and Ms. Newman with questions from the Court.
As outlined on the record, it is
ORDERED: 	[19] Defendants’ Motion to Partially Dismiss the Complaint is DENIED.
The Court outlines its procedures as to summary judgment.
Case No. 1:25-cv-01787-CNS-TPO Document 55 filed 02/17/26 USDC Colorado
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ORDERED: 	Settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge is authorized.
If a mediation or settlement conference date is set, parties are to send a joint
email to Chambers with notification of the date. Within five days after the
mediation or settlement conference is held, parties are to send an additional
email to Chambers as to the status of settlement.
Court in Recess: 11:23 a.m. 	Hearing concluded. 	Total time in Court: 00:52
Case No. 1:25-cv-01787-CNS-TPO Document 55 filed 02/17/26 USDC Colorado
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