COMPLAINT filed by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Elizabeth Norden, William Morgan, Jackson Paller, David Vaught, Doris Davenport, Andrea Raila; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-16918376. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of William Morgan, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Elizabeth Norden, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of David Vaught, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Doris Davenport, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Raila, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Jackson Paller)(Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Elizabeth Norden

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4 Exhibit Declaration of David Vaught

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5 Exhibit Declaration of Doris Davenport

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6 Exhibit Declaration of Andrea Raila

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7 Exhibit Declaration of Jackson Paller

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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles R. Norgle, Sr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (axc, )

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-16919958. (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught by John W Mauck (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for preliminary injunction or permanent injunction and declaration as a matter of law (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Karen A Yarbrough by Jessica Megan Scheller Office of the Cook County State's Attorney (Scheller, Jessica) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

MEMORANDUM by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught in support of motion for preliminary injunction, 4 or permanent injunction and declaration as a matter of law (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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NOTICE of Motion by John W Mauck for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction, 4 before Honorable Charles R. Norgle Sr. on 4/17/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: This order is entered by Judge Pallmeyer as emergency judge with respect to the motion for preliminary injunctive relief 4 modifying the enforcement of Illinois's petition collection requirements. The parties are directed promptly to confer regarding a proposed resolution of their dispute. Defendants' written response to the motion, if any, shall be filed by noon on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A hearing is set by telephone at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Counsel are directed to file their submissions in the civil case docket as well as the emergency docket. Notice mailed by judge's staff (ntf, ) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Devon Reid by Alexandra Brien MacKey Ruggie (Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Devon Reid by Nicholas E Cummings (Cummings, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Devon Reid by Kelley A. Gandurski (Gandurski, Kelley) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants William J. Cadigan, Laura K Donahue, William R Haine, Ian K Linnabary, William M McGuffage, in their official capacities as Board Members for the Illinois Board of Elections, Katherine S O'Brien, Charles W. Scholz, Cassandra B. Watson by Erin Walsh (Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Jesse White by Michael T. Dierkes (Dierkes, Michael) (Entered: 04/13/2020)

RESPONSE by Devon Reidin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for preliminary injunction or permanent injun 4 (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Devon Reid (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Karen A Yarbrough by Silvia Mercado Masters (Masters, Silvia) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

RESPONSE by Karen A Yarbroughin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for preliminary injunction or permanent injun 4 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. Declaration of James Nally)(Scheller, Jessica) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

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First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Karen A Yarbrough, MOTION by Defendant Karen A Yarbrough to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Scheller, Jessica) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

MEMORANDUM by Karen A Yarbrough in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 18 (Scheller, Jessica) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

RESPONSE by Jesse Whitein Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for preliminary injunction or permanent injun 4 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Dierkes, Michael) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

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MEMORANDUM by William J. Cadigan, Laura K Donahue, William R Haine, Ian K Linnabary, William M McGuffage, in their official capacities as Board Members for the Illinois Board of Elections, Katherine S O'Brien, Charles W. Scholz, Cassandra B. Watson in Opposition to motion for preliminary injunction, 4 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

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CERTIFICATE of Service of proposed Order(s) to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Preliminary or Permanent Injunction and Declaration as a Matter of Law (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Service by Alexandra Brien MacKey Ruggie on behalf of Devon Reid (Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs' emergency motion for preliminary or permanent injunction and a declaration as a matter of law 4 is denied. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 2 is granted. Attorney Patrick J. Quinn is given leave to file an attorney appearance form on behalf of Plaintiffs. Defendants Devon Reid and Karen A Yarbrough's motions to dismiss 15 and 18 are taken under advisement. Plaintiffs' response shall be filed by May 13, 2020. Defendants' reply in support shall be filed by May 27, 2020. Notice mailed by judge's staff (ntf, ) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 04/17/2020 before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. Court Reporter Contact Information: Judith A. Walsh, CSR, RDR, F/CRR. Official Court Reporter. judith_walsh@ilnd.uscourts.gov. <P>IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.</P> Redaction Request due 5/11/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/21/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/20/2020. (Walsh, Judy) (Entered: 04/20/2020)

ORDER Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020: Mailed notice. (docket9, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

AMENDED complaint by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Elizabeth Norden, William Morgan, Jackson Paller, David Vaught, Doris Davenport, Andrea Raila against All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Declaration of William Morgan, # 2 Exhibit 2 Declaration of Elizabeth Norden, # 3 Exhibit 3 Declaration of David Vaught, # 4 Exhibit 4 Declaration of Doris Davenport, # 5 Exhibit 5 Declaration of Andrea Raila, # 6 Exhibit 6 Declaration of Jackson Paller, # 7 Exhibit 7 Order)(Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

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2 Exhibit 2 Declaration of Elizabeth Norden

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3 Exhibit 3 Declaration of David Vaught

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4 Exhibit 4 Declaration of Doris Davenport

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5 Exhibit 5 Declaration of Andrea Raila

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6 Exhibit 6 Declaration of Jackson Paller

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7 Exhibit 7 Order

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NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re amended complaint,, 26 (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for reconsideration regarding order on motion to appear pro hac vice,,, order on motion for preliminary injunction,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,,,,, order on motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction,,, status hearing,,, set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings,, 24 in light of new developments and to correct the record (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

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NOTICE of Motion by John W Mauck for presentment of motion for reconsideration,, 29 before Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/30/2020 at 08:45 AM. (Mauck, John) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Plaintiffs' emergency motion to reconsider in light of new developments and to correct the record 29 is taken under advisement. Defendants' response shall be filed by close of business on Monday, May 4, 2020. Plaintiffs' reply, if any, shall be filed by Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Telephone motion hearing set for May 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The court is aware that the parties have endeavored to reach a resolution of their dispute and urges them to continue those efforts. Motion hearing date of 4/30/2020 is stricken. Notice mailed by judge's staff (ntf, ) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

RESPONSE by Devon Reidin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for reconsideration regarding order on motion 29 (Cummings, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/01/2020)

NOTICE by Devon Reid re response in opposition to motion, 32 (Cummings, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/01/2020)

RESPONSE by Karen A Yarbroughin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for reconsideration regarding order on motion 29 (Masters, Silvia) (Entered: 05/04/2020)

RESPONSE by William J. Cadigan, Laura K Donahue, William R Haine, Ian K Linnabary, William M McGuffage, in their official capacities as Board Members for the Illinois Board of Elections, Katherine S O'Brien, Charles W. Scholz, Cassandra B. Watsonin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for reconsideration regarding order on motion 29 (joint response on behalf of Illinois State Board of Elections Defendants and Defendant Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 05/04/2020)

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RESPONSE by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaughtin Support of MOTION by Plaintiffs Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught for reconsideration regarding order on motion 29 to reconsider in light of new developments and to correct the record (Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re response in support of motion,, 36 to reconsider in light of new developments and to correct the record (Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs' emergency motion to reconsider in light of new developments and to correct the record 29 is denied. Notice mailed by judge's staff (ntf, ) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 05/07/2020 before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. Order Number: 38482. Court Reporter Contact Information: Judith A. Walsh, CSR, RDR, F/CRR, Official Court Reporter. judith_walsh@ilnd.uscourts.gov. <P>IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.</P> Redaction Request due 6/1/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2020. (Walsh, Judy) (Entered: 05/09/2020)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Devon Reid (Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

NOTICE by Devon Reid re MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Devon Reid 40 (Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

MOTION by Defendant Karen A Yarbrough to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim (Masters, Silvia) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM by Karen A Yarbrough in support of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 42 and for failure to state a claim (Masters, Silvia) (Entered: 05/11/2020)

NOTICE of appeal by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught regarding orders 24, 38 Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0752-17004563. Receipt number: n (Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

DOCKETING Statement by Committee for the Illinois Democracy Amendment, an unincorporated political association, Doris Davenport, William Morgan, Elizabeth Norden, Jackson Paller, Andrea Raila, David Vaught regarding notice of appeal, 44 (Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re notice of appeal, 44, docketing statement, 45 (Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

NOTICE of Appeal Due letter sent to counsel of record regarding notice of appeal, 44 (mc, ) (Entered: 05/13/2020)

TRANSMITTED to the 7th Circuit the short record on notice of appeal, 44 . Notified counsel (mc, ) (Entered: 05/13/2020)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT of receipt of short record on appeal regarding notice of appeal, 44 ; USCA Case No. 20-1801. (mc, ) (Entered: 05/13/2020)

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order. The court denies Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Reconsideration in Light of New Developments and to Correct the Record 29 . Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/18/2020. Notice mailed by judge's staff (ntf, ) (Entered: 05/18/2020)

REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of 150.00,, for duplicate charge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Mauck, John) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

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ORDER ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020: Mailed notice. (docket10, ) (Entered: 05/26/2020)

NOTICE of Motion by Silvia Mercado Masters for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction 42 before Honorable Charles R. Norgle Sr. on 7/17/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Masters, Silvia) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

MOTION by Defendants William J. Cadigan, Laura K Donahue, William R Haine, Ian K Linnabary, William M McGuffage, in their official capacities as Board Members for the Illinois Board of Elections, Katherine S O'Brien, Charles W. Scholz, Cassandra B. Watson to stay deadline to answer or otherwise plead (joint motion on behalf of Illinois State Board of Elections Defendants and Defendant Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State) (unopposed) (Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

NOTICE of Motion by Alexandra Brien MacKey Ruggie for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 40 before Honorable Charles R. Norgle Sr. on 7/17/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Ruggie, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

ORDER Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020: Mailed notice. (Clerk9, Docket) (Entered: 07/10/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles R. Norgle: Plaintiff's responses to Defendants Motions to Dismiss 40, 42 and Defendants' Motion to Stay, 54 are due on or before 8/14/2020. Defendants' replies are due on or before 8/28/2020. No appearance is required on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mailed notice (ewf, ) (Entered: 07/13/2020)

MOTION by Defendants William J. Cadigan, Laura K Donahue, William R Haine, Ian K Linnabary, William M McGuffage, in their official capacities as Board Members for the Illinois Board of Elections, Katherine S O'Brien, Charles W. Scholz, Cassandra B. Watson to stay deadline to answer or otherwise plead (amended and unopposed) (Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 07/13/2020)

NOTICE of Motion by Erin Walsh for presentment of motion to stay, 58 before Honorable Charles R. Norgle Sr. on 7/17/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Walsh, Erin) (Entered: 07/13/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles R. Norgle:The State Defendants' Unopposed Amended Motion to Stay Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Plead 58 is granted. No appearance is required on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mailed notice (ewf, ) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Mauck, John) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re notice of voluntary dismissal 61 (Mauck, John) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

MANDATE of USCA dated 8/11/2020 regarding notice of appeal, 44 ; USCA No. 20-1801; No record to be returned. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

CERTIFIED copy of order dated 8/11/2020 from the 7th Circuit regarding notice of appeal, 44 ; Appellate case no. 20-1801; Plaintiff-Appellants filed a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc on July 17, 2020. No judge in regular active services has requested a vote on the petition for rehearing en banc, and all of the judges on the panel have voted to deny rehearing. The petition for rehearing is therefore DENIED. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

CERTIFIED COPY OF USCA JUDGMENT dated 7/8/2020 regarding notice of appeal, 44 ; USCA No. 20-1801; The order denying the motion for a preliminary injunction is AFFIRMED, withcosts. The plaintiffs remain free to contend to the district court that a permanent injunction would be justified if social-distancing rules are indefinitely extended, but that long-term question does not require immediate resolution. The above is in accordance with the decision of this court entered on this date. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

CERTIFIED COPY OF OPINION from the USCA for the 7th Circuit; Submitted 7/6/2020; Decided 7/8/20/20 in USCA case no. 20-1801. (ec, ) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles R. Norgle: Case dismissed without prejudice 61 . Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (ewf, ) (Entered: 08/13/2020)