Do you remember why there is a Target v. Doe civil suit?

A bib 'Hello' to all my friends in Highland Park, Illinois. Keep borrowing things from Target kids!

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Just in case you may have lost sight as to what the issue is in the Target Corporation v. John Doe case:

The First Amendment Says:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.—

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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The First Amendment was written because at America's inception, citizens demanded a guarantee of their basic freedoms.Our blueprint for personal freedom and the hallmark of an open society, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.

When the U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, it did not contain the essential freedoms now outlined in the Bill of Rights, because many of the Framers viewed their inclusion as unnecessary.However, after vigorous debate, the Bill of Rights was adopted.

The first freedoms guaranteed in this historic document were articulated in the 45 words written by James Madison that we have come to know as the First Amendment.The Bill of Rights — the first 10 amendments to the Constitution — went into effect on Dec. 15, 1791, when the state of Virginia ratified it, giving the bill the majority of ratifying states required to protect citizens from the power of the federal government.

Remember! TARGET SUCKS!

Target AP Directives 2006

Target Corporation v. Doe

Just in case anyone is keeping up with the pending civil suit out of Atlanta, here is the update:
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1:06-cv-02116-CC

Clarence Cooper, presiding

Date filed: 09/05/2006Date of last filing: 01/15/2008

History Doc. No. Dates Description

1 Filed: 09/05/2006 Entered: 09/06/2006 Complaint Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed. Consent form to proceed before U.S. Magistrate and pretrial instructions provided. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 555387.), filed by Target Corporation. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(hfm) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions.

2 Filed & Entered: 09/06/2006 Terminated: 09/11/2006 Motion to Expedite Docket Text: MOTION to Expedite Discovery and for Expedited Hearing on Motion with Brief In Support by Target Corporation. (Attachments: # (1) Brief Memorandum in Support of Motion for Expedited Hearing and Discovery# (2) Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Memorandum# (3) Exhibit Proposed Subpoena to AOL# (4) Exhibit Proposed Subpoena to Hotmail# (5) Exhibit Proposed Subpoena to Yahoo)(Adair, Jennifer) -- Filed & Entered: 09/07/2006 Submission to District Judge Docket Text: Submission of [2] MOTION to Expedite Discovery and for Expedited Hearing on Motion, submitted to District Judge Clarence Cooper. (vs)

3 Filed & Entered: 09/11/2006 Order on Motion to Expedite Docket Text: ORDER granting in part and denying as moot in part [2] Motion for expedited hearing. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 9/11/06. (vs)

4 Filed: 09/11/2006 Entered: 09/13/2006 Terminated: 10/20/2006 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Docket Text: APPLICATION for Admission of Kerry L. Bundy Pro Hac Viceby Target Corporation.Filing Fee received $150.00, Receipt #555753. (dr)

5 Filed & Entered: 09/19/2006 Notice (Other) Docket Text: NOTICE by Target Corporation Notice of Service of Subpoena upon Yahoo! Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Subpoena and Proof of Service)(Adair, Jennifer)

6 Filed & Entered: 09/20/2006 Notice (Other) Docket Text: NOTICE by Target Corporation Notice of Service of Subpoena upon Microsoft Corp. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Subpoena and Proof of Service)(Adair, Jennifer)

7 Filed & Entered: 09/21/2006 Notice (Other) Docket Text: NOTICE by Target Corporation Notice of Service of Subpoena upon AOL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Subpoena and Proof of Service)(Adair, Jennifer)

8 Filed & Entered: 10/20/2006 Order on Application for Admission PHV Docket Text: ORDER granting [4] Application of Kerry L. Bundy for Admission Pro Hac Vice . Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 10/20/06. (vs)

9 Filed & Entered: 01/23/2007 Order to Show Cause Docket Text: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Pla is Directed to show cause within 10 days of the date of this Order why this action should not be dismissed w/o prejudice for failure to effect service. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 1/23/07. (vs)

10 Filed & Entered: 02/01/2007 Response to Order to Show Cause Docket Text: RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: [9] Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit Declaration of Kerry L. Bundy)(Adair, Jennifer) -- Filed & Entered: 02/05/2007 Submission to District Judge Docket Text: Submission of [10] Response to Order to Show Cause, submitted to District Judge Clarence Cooper. (vs)

11 Filed & Entered: 02/06/2007 Order Docket Text: ORDER granting Target's request for an extension of time. The Court extends the period within which Target may servea summons and complaint on the dft in this action by 45 days, which shall be calcualted from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 2/6/07. (vs)
12 Filed & Entered: 03/26/2007 Terminated: 11/19/2007 Motion to Amend Docket Text: DOCUMENT FILED IN ERRORFirst MOTION to Amend Plaintiff's Complaint, Notice of Amendment as a Matter of Course by Target Corporation. (Adair, Jennifer) Modified on 11/19/2007 (vs).

13 Filed & Entered: 03/26/2007 Terminated: 12/21/2007 Motion for Service by Publication Docket Text: First MOTION for Service by Publication as to Irving Smith with Brief In Support by Target Corporation. (Attachments: # 1) Brief Brief in Support of Motion for Service by Publication# (2) Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Service by Publication)(Adair, Jennifer)

16 Filed: 03/26/2007 Entered: 11/19/2007 Amended Complaint Docket Text: DOCUMENT 12 RE-FILED AS:FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Target Corporation.(vs) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. Modified on 11/19/2007 (vs). -- Filed & Entered: 04/10/2007 Submission to District Judge Docket Text: Submission of [12] First MOTION to Amend Plaintiff's Complaint, Notice of Amendment as a Matter of Course, [13] First MOTION for Service by Publication as to Irving Smith, submitted to District Judge Clarence Cooper. (vs)
14 Filed & Entered: 04/10/2007 Summons Issued Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Irving Smith (vs)

15 Filed & Entered: 05/16/2007 Terminated: 12/21/2007 Motion to Supplement Docket Text: First MOTION to Supplement [13] First MOTION for Service by Publication as to Irving Smith by Target Corporation. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit B# (2) Exhibit C# (3) Exhibit C# (4) Exhibit A)(Adair, Jennifer) -- Filed & Entered: 06/13/2007 Submission to District Judge Docket Text: Submission of [15] First MOTION to Supplement [13] First MOTION for Service by Publication as to Irving Smith, submitted to District Judge Clarence Cooper. (vs)
17 Filed & Entered: 12/21/2007 Proposed Order Docket Text: PROPOSED ORDER. (Adair, Jennifer)

18 Filed & Entered: 12/21/2007 Notice (Other) Docket Text: NOTICE by Target Corporation Notice of Summons (Adair, Jennifer)

19 Filed: 12/21/2007 Entered: 12/27/2007 Order on Motion for Service by Publication Docket Text: ORDER granting [13] Motion for Service by Publication; granting [15] Motion to Supplement Motion for Service by Publication. The Court Orders that service of process upon dft Smith be made by publication of summons as set forth in FRCP 4(e)(1) and by reference to O.C.G.C. 9-14-4(f)(1)(A) and (C). Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 12/21/07. (See Order for details) (vs)

20 Filed: 01/07/2008 Entered: 01/14/2008 Mail Returned Docket Text: Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Irving Smith re [19] Order on Motion for Service by Publication. (vs)

21 Filed & Entered: 01/15/2008 Remark Docket Text: Notice for Service by Publication sent to Fulton County Daily Report in accordance with Order [19] as to Irving Smith. (vs) Modified on 1/15/2008 (vs).

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Target the 800 Lb Gorilla is about to move in to Brooklyn Park, MN
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Town Hall Meeting Regarding the Target Corporation World Headquarters

Thursday, April 12, 2007

TOWN HALL MEETING

REGARDING THE
TARGET CORPORATION WORLD HEADQUARTERS
IN BROOKLYN PARK,

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at ST. GERARD’S CHURCH,
9600 REGENTS AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA

The Target Corporation plans to build a new World Headquarters on a 300 acre tract of land located near Highways 169 and 610 in Brooklyn Park. It is anticipated that this World Headquarters will ultimately generate 15,000 jobs with Target Corporation and another 15,000 jobs in the related development. Target envisions a new downtown area, public works facilities, parks, infrastructure, and 3000 new housing units. Details about the project are available online on the City of Brooklyn Park’s website at: www.brooklynpark.org/sitepages/pid1080php.

In order to make this project happen, Target has obtained a promise of $20 million in tax abatement assistance from the City of Brooklyn Park and is looking for an additional $20 million in tax abatement assistance from the County of Hennepin. If the public is being asked to make this type of financial commitment to the Target Corporation, the local community has the right to ask Target Corporation questions as to how this development will benefit everyone in the community. What they will be doing to guarantee that there is affordable housing built as part of this development? What provisions are being made for public transit in and around the site area? Will there be local hiring opportunities? Will good quality jobs be available for local residents? Target has been willing to discuss these matters, but has not made any firm commitment to the community on these issues.

The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability is working with two coalition partner groups, the African American Action Committee (AAAC, based in Brooklyn Park); and the faith-based social justice group, ISAIAH. Our organizations are part of a community coalition which is asking Target Corporation, the City of Brooklyn Park, and Hennepin County to actively address these concerns and require Target Corporation to enter into a community benefits agreement to commit itself to providing affordable housing, public transit options, and local employment opportunities in this development. If the community is committing itself to Target Corporation, we ask that Target Corporation commit itself to the community as well.

AAAC & ISAIAH are holding a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Gerard’s Church, 9600 Regent Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. We are inviting you to attend this very important informational meeting to hear how this development can promote equitable economic and social opportunities in Brooklyn Park.

At the Town Hall Meeting, representatives from Target Corporation, the City of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, and community groups will answer questions about the proposed development, and we will seek the commitment of Target Corporation to enter into a community benefits agreement guaranteeing that the development will provide the necessary affordable housing, public transit and local employment that will benefit the entire community. Please join us at this important event.

The African American Action Committee is a local nonprofit community organization committed to working with other community partners within the community to create a pathway to employment and business opportunities, promote affordable housing and home ownership, adequate transit, and assure that all children have access to a quality education.

ISAIAH is an ecumenical non-partisan organization of over 85 metro area churches that have joined together to promote their common vision that we should act from hope, not fear, that we must move from isolation to community, that rejects the myth of scarcity and recognizes that God’s abundance provides enough to sustain us all, and that works towards a community of greater social, economic and racial justice for all people.

For more information, please contact:

Eugene Dix, Executive Director of the African American Action Committee (AAAC), (763)503-0158 (p); email: eugeneaaac@qwest.net

Tim Brausen, ISAIAH Northwest Caucus Co-Chair; telephone 952-451-8492; email at tpbrausen@gmail.com

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