See FW/PBS, Inc. v. City of Dallas, 493 U.S. 215, 231, 110 S.Ct. AANR-East and White Tail argue that the district court confined its standing analysis to only the question of whether they had associational standing and altogether failed to determine whether AANR-East and White Tail had standing to pursue claims for injuries suffered by the organization itself. In June 2003, AANR-East opened a week-long juvenile nudist camp at a licensed nudist campground ("White Tail Park") operated by White Tail near Ivor, Virginia. Please try again. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 125 S.Ct. J.A. In June 2004, Robert Roche, president of AANR-East, applied for a permit to operate the youth nudist camp scheduled for late July 2004.1 Like all applicants for permits under section 35.1-18 at that time, Roche was required to sign and submit with the application an acknowledgment that Virginia law banned the operation of nudist camps for juveniles as defined by Virginia Code 35.1-18. As the application process was proceeding, AANR-East, White Tail, and three sets of parents, suing anonymously on behalf of themselves and their children, filed this action against Robert B. Stroube, Commissioner of the VDH. We turn, briefly, to White Tail. Thus, "the scope of a court's authority under Rule 60(a) to make . Va.Code 35.1-18 (emphasis added). By focusing on the intrusiveness of the statute and the extent to which it impaired the ability of AANR-East to carry its message to summer camp attendees, the court was effectively making a merits determination. our Backup, Combined Opinion from 2d 190 (2005). and B.P. 2130 (explaining that "[a]t the pleading stage, general factual allegations of injury resulting from the defendant's conduct may suffice," but in response to a summary judgment motion, "the plaintiff can no longer rest on such `mere allegations,' [and] must `set forth' by affidavit or other evidence `specific facts'" establishing standing (quoting Fed.R.Civ.P. 2130, 119 L.Ed.2d 351 (1992) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). AANR-East planned to operate the week-long summer camp at White Tail Park on an annual basis and scheduled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. AANR-East is one of several regional organizations affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation, a national social nudism organization. U.S. Plaintiffs requested an order declaring section 35.1-18 of the Virginia Code unconstitutional, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, and attorneys fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C.A. at 561, 112 S. Ct. 2130 (internal quotation marks omitted). On August 10, 2004, the district court held a hearing on the Commissioner's motion to dismiss for lack of standing. White Tail Park also serves as home for a small number of permanent residents. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 125 S.Ct. at 560, 112 S. Ct. 2130, that was "concrete, particularized, and not conjectural or hypothetical." J.A. In fact, it would be difficult to think of a more appropriate plaintiff than AANR-East, which is surely one of the few organizations in Virginia, if not the only one, affected by the amendments to section 35.1-18, which were enacted following the opening of AANR-East's first juvenile camp.5. If a plaintiff's legally protected interest hinged on whether a given claim could succeed on the merits, then "every unsuccessful plaintiff will have lacked standing in the first place." On August 10, 2004, the district court held a hearing on the Commissioner's motion to dismiss for lack of standing. The district court concluded, in turn, that if the individual plaintiffs no longer satisfied the case or controversy requirement, then "neither does White Tail or AANR-East because their `organizational standing' derives from that of the anonymous plaintiffs." The anonymous plaintiffs are parents who intended to send their children to camp at White Tail Park during the last week in July 2004. Defendant has plainly failed to demonstrate that there was no arguable basis for this 596, 107 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990). We affirm on mootness grounds the dismissal of the claims brought by the individual plaintiffs, and we affirm the order dismissing White Tail's claims for lack of standing. 114. If a plaintiff's legally protected interest hinged on whether a given claim could succeed on the merits, then every unsuccessful plaintiff will have lacked standing in the first place. Claybrook v. Slater, 111 F.3d 904, 907 (D.C.Cir.1997). The Commissioner filed a motion to dismiss the action, arguing that plaintiffs lacked standing to bring suit. As for the anonymous plaintiffs, however, we agree with the district court that their claims are moot. 4 Virginia law requires any person who owns or operates a summer camp or campground facility in Virginia to be licensed by the Food and Environmental Services Division of the Virginia . There are substantial common ties between AANR-East and White Tail. J.A. 2014) (listing cases). Roche enclosed a press release issued by AANR-East indicating that, in light of the district court's denial of the preliminary injunction, AANR-East was forced to cancel camp because the new Virginia statutory requirements "place [d] an undue burden on too many parents who had planned to send their children" to the camp. 1944, 23 L.Ed.2d 491 (1969). Even though a plaintiff's standing cannot be examined without reference to the "nature and source of the claim asserted," Warth, 422 U.S. at 500, 95 S. Ct. 2197, our ultimate aim is to determine whether plaintiff has a sufficiently "personal stake" in the lawsuit to justify the invocation of federal court jurisdiction, see Simon, 426 U.S. at 38, 96 S. Ct. 1917. 20-21. Va.Code 35.1-18 (emphasis added). AANR-East is one of several regional organizations affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation, a national social nudism organization. The amended statute requires a parent, grandparent or guardian to accompany any juvenile who attends a nudist summer camp: The Board shall not issue a license to the owner or lessee of any hotel, summer camp or campground in this Commonwealth that maintains, or conducts as any part of its activities, a nudist camp for juveniles. 1036, 160 L.Ed.2d 1067 (2005). 57. It is the place for the discriminating readers who have a deep affection and love for excellent writing and those with an appreciation for the power of words to kindle imagination, ignite passion and light up your thoughts. On Brief: Frank M. Feibelman, Cooperating Attorney for the ACLU of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, for Appellants. "The burden of proving subject matter jurisdiction on a motion to dismiss is on the plaintiff; the party asserting jurisdiction." Adams v. Bain, 697 F.2d 1213, 1219 (4th Cir. Irish Lesbian & Gay Org. Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife, 504 U.S. 555, 560-61, 112 S.Ct. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. Richard L. Williams, Senior District Judge. Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R.R. Roche runs each organization, and both organizations share a connection to the practice of social nudism. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. v. Giuliani, 143 F.3d 638, 649 (2nd Cir. These rulings are not at issue on appeal. Arizonans for Official English v. Arizona, 520 U.S. 43, 67, 117 S. Ct. 1055, 137 L. Ed. Before TRAXLER and DUNCAN, Circuit Judges, and FREDERICK P. STAMP, JR., United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia, sitting by designation. Accordingly, we affirm the order of the district court dismissing White Tail's claims for lack of standing. 2002). 2d 343 (1975) (explaining that an organizational plaintiff may have standing to sue on its own behalf "to vindicate whatever rights and immunities the association itself may enjoy"). Virginia law requires any person who owns or operates a summer camp or campground facility in Virginia to be licensed by the Food and Environmental Services Division of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). ; J.B., on behalf of themselves and their minor child, C.B. J.A. Plaintiffs also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction together with the complaint. Sartin v. McNair Law Firm PA, 756 F.3d 259, 266 (4th Cir. This case has not yet been cited in our system. When a defendant raises standing as the basis for a motion under Rule 12(b) (1) to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, as the Commissioner did in this case, the district court "may consider evidence outside the pleadings without converting the proceeding to one for summary judgment." 115. Accordingly, in our view, the claims advanced by AANR-East and White Tail continue to present a live controversy. It prefers hard soils with few plants. See Meyer v. Grant, 486 U.S. 414, 422-23, 108 S. Ct. 1886, 100 L. Ed. In fact, it applied for the permit prior to the August 10, 2004, hearing on the Commissioner's motion to dismiss. The anonymous plaintiffs are parents who intended to send their children to camp at White Tail Park during the last week in July 2004. J.A. A "nudist camp for juveniles" is defined to be a hotel, summer camp or campground that is attended by openly nude juveniles whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is not also registered for and present with the juvenile at the same camp. Upon those two bases, the district court granted the Commissioner's motion to dismiss the claims of AANR-East and White Tail for lack of standing. However, in at least one panel decision, we have used the term organizational standing interchangeably with associational standing. See Waterford Citizens' Ass'n v. Reilly, 970 F.2d 1287, 1290 (4th Cir.1992). See Chesapeake B & M, Inc. v. Harford County, Md., 58 F.3d 1005, 1010 (4th Cir.1995) (en banc) ("[R]estrictions that impose an incidental burden on speech" will be upheld if they are "narrowly drawn to serve a substantial governmental interest and allow for ample alternative avenues of communication."). Indeed, there is sufficient evidence, including Roche's affidavits, to establish that the injuries suffered by AANR-East, if any at all, are fairly trace[able] to the challenged action of the defendant instead of the independent action of some third party not before the court, id. The district court erred when it dismissed plaintiff's First Amendment claim, challenging a Virginia law which requires a parent or guardian to accompany any juvenile who attends a nudist summer camp, for lack of standing. 3. WHAT THE COURT HELD Case:White Tail Park et al. reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings. weaning a toddler cold turkey; abc polish newspaper . AANR-East has not identified its liberty interest at stake or developed this claim further. On July 15, the district court denied the preliminary injunction after a hearing. The standing requirement must be satisfied by individual and organizational plaintiffs alike. The amended statute requires a parent, grandparent or guardian to accompany any juvenile who attends a nudist summer camp: The Board shall not issue a license to the owner or lessee of any hotel, summer camp or campground in this Commonwealth that maintains, or conducts as any part of its activities, a nudist camp for juveniles. John Kenneth Byrum, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VIRGINIA, Rich-. In June 2004, Robert Roche, president of AANR-East, applied for a permit to operate the youth nudist camp scheduled for late July 2004.1 Like all applicants for permits under section 35.1-18 at that time, Roche was required to sign and submit with the application an acknowledgment that Virginia law banned the operation of nudist camps for juveniles as defined by Virginia Code 35.1-18. Modeled after juvenile nudist summer camps operated annually in Arizona and Florida by other regional divisions of AANR, the 2003 AANR-East summer camp offered two programs: a "Youth Camp" for children 11 to 15 years old, and a "Leadership Academy" for children 15 to 18 years old. denied, 543 U.S. 1187, 125 S.Ct. Id. And, although AANR-East relocated its camp in 2004, it has already applied for a permit to operate the camp at White Tail Park in the summer of 2005. uled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. Appellate Information Argued 03/16/2005 Decided 07/05/2005 Please try again. Although this language pur-, ports to impose a categorical ban on the operation of "nudist camps, for juveniles" in Virginia, it in fact permits the licensing of a youth, Do not sell or share my personal information. J.A. 2003); Friends for Ferrell Parkway, 282 F.3d at 320. See Chesapeake B & M, Inc. v. Harford County, Md., 58 F.3d 1005, 1010 (4th Cir. For the reasons stated above, we reverse the order dismissing the First Amendment claim brought by AANR-East for lack of standing and remand for further proceedings. Precedential Status: Precedential WHITE TAIL PARK, INC. v. STROUBE OPINION TRAXLER, Circuit Judge. They contend that the new requirements of the Virginia statute imposed an unconstitutional burden on their right to guide the upbringing of their children and their children's right to privacy and expressive association. At the hearing, the Commissioner argued that the case had become moot because AANR-East surrendered its permit after failing to secure a preliminary injunction and then successfully moved the camp to another state. In view of this ruling, the district court concluded that the Commissioner's motion to dismiss the anonymous plaintiffs, the plaintiffs' motion for leave to use pseudonyms, and plaintiffs' motion for a protective order were moot. 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