Case: State of Washington v. Trump

1:20-cv-03127 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Filed Date: Aug. 18, 2020

Closed Date: Feb. 17, 2021

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Case Summary

NOTE: This case is being tracked in close to real time by the Stanford/MIT Healthy Elections Project. So for information, see their tracker. According to their summary as of 09/18/2020, Plaintiffs are WA, CO, CT, IL, MD, MI, MN, NV, NM, OR, RI, VT, WI, and VA suing Trump, DeJoy and the USPS. The complaint begins by laying out the historical importance of the post office and by describing the statutory requirements that the post office must satisfy in order to implement certain changes to mail…

NOTE: This case is being tracked in close to real time by the Stanford/MIT Healthy Elections Project. So for information, see their tracker.

According to their summary as of 09/18/2020,

Plaintiffs are WA, CO, CT, IL, MD, MI, MN, NV, NM, OR, RI, VT, WI, and VA suing Trump, DeJoy and the USPS. The complaint begins by laying out the historical importance of the post office and by describing the statutory requirements that the post office must satisfy in order to implement certain changes to mail service. In particular, USPS is required to seek an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission which also requires a notice and comment period on changes per the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. Under that act, which is enforceable through a writ of mandamus, individuals are given a right to sue USPS if it is failing to meet its statutory requirements. The states assert sovereign, proprietary and quasi-sovereign interests which have been harmed by six types of changes to mail service instituted by USPS. These changes are 1) eliminating overtime (2) instructing carriers to leave mail behind (3) decommissioning sorting machines (4) removing mailboxes (5) reducing operating hours (6) changing how election mail is classified and charged. The states assert a sovereign interest in conducting elections as they see fit, a proprietary interest in the mail system as extensive mail users and a further interest in protecting their citizens' fundamental right to vote. The states also detail claims that the Trump administration has attempted to sow mistrust in vote by mail including by alleging high risks of voter fraud which are contrary to studies conducted on the subject. Each state presents a summary of its vote by mail system and history and specific instances of how the above changes have negatively impact that system. The states present 8 claims. (1) Mandamus: seeking a writ of mandamus to require defendants to seek an advisory opinion as required by statute (2) Ultra Vires agency action: if no mandamus, the changes enacted by USPS should be deemed unlawful and enjoined since USPS has no power to make them without satisfying the statutory process, (3) a violation of the Time Place and Manner clause as USPS is interfering in states' ability to determine the manner of their elections and because only Congress can modify state choices under the clause (4) violation of Article II Section 1 of US Con by interfering with method of appointing presidential electors which the states have selected (5) violation of the states retained powers under the 10th Amendment (6) violation of citizens' constitutional right to vote by creating an undue burden (7) violation of the 5th amendment EP and DP clauses by failing to prevent the disparate treatment of voters based on, among other characteristics, location (8) violation of the Rehabilitation Act by discriminating against voters with disabilities by making it more difficult to vote by mail.

Summary Authors

Stephen Taylor (8/10/2024)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18744347/parties/state-of-washington-v-trump/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Kristin Beneski, (Washington)

Attorney, Michelle Shane (Washington)

Attorney, Andrew R.W. (Washington)

Attorney, Kristin Beneski, (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

AT, McKaye Lea (Washington)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Kristin Beneski, (Washington)

Attorney, Michelle Shane (Washington)

Attorney, Andrew R.W. (Washington)

Attorney, Kristin Beneski, (Washington)

Attorney, Andrew R.W. (Washington)

Balderas, Hector (New Mexico)

Bays, Nathan (Washington)

Behrens, Angela (Minnesota)

Beneski, Kristin (Washington)

Canaday, James W. (Minnesota)

Diamond, Joshua (Vermont)

Donovan, Thomas J. Jr. (Vermont)

Dunlap, Jeffery Paul (Maryland)

Ellison, Keith (Minnesota)

Ferguson, Robert W. (Washington)

Ford, Aaron D. (Nevada)

Frosh, Brian E. (Maryland)

General, Karl D. (Washington)

General, Emma Grunberg, (Washington)

General, Eleanor Laurel (Washington)

General, Nathan Bays, (Washington)

General, Cristina Sepe, (Washington)

Grossi, Christina M. (Michigan)

Grunberg, Emma (Washington)

Hartshorn, Nathan (Minnesota)

Heintz, Tera Marie (Washington)

Herring, Mark R. (Virginia)

Hoffman, Keith (Rhode Island)

Hughes, Andrew W. (Washington)

Kallen, Michelle S. (Virginia)

Kaul, Josh (Wisconsin)

Keller, John (Minnesota)

Kron, Michael (Oregon)

Lewis, Carol Louise (Virginia)

Melchionne, Stephen D. (Minnesota)

Neronha, Peter F. (Rhode Island)

Nessel, Dana M. (Michigan)

Olson, Eric (Colorado)

Perry, Joshua (Connecticut)

Purcell, Noah Guzzo (Washington)

Raoul, Kwame (Illinois)

Rosenblum, Ellen F. (Oregon)

Roth, Colin (Wisconsin)

Sepe, Cristina (Washington)

Smith, Karl D. (Washington)

Smith, James S (Washington)

Solicitor, Noah G. (Washington)

Solicitor, Noah G. (Washington)

Spottswood, Eleanor (Vermont)

Stern, Heidi Parry (Nevada)

Sullivan, Steven M. (Maryland)

Sydow, Nicholas M. (New Mexico)

Tong, William (Connecticut)

Weiser, Philip J. (Colorado)

Wells, Christopher Graham (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Docket [PACER]

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Docket
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Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, Mandamus, and Injunctive Relief

Aug. 18, 2020

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Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Brady and Team Enough's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 11, 2020

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Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction By the County of Santa Clara, the City of Columbus, and Thirty-Eight Local and Tribal Governments and For Leave to File Brief in Excess of Page Limit

Sept. 11, 2020

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[Proposed] Amici Curiae Brief of the County of Santa Clara, the City of Columbus, and Thirty-Eight Local and Tribal Governments

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Motion for Leave to File Brief of the U.S. House of Representatives as Amicus Curiae in Support of the Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunctions, to Exceed Page Limitations, and for Expedited Consideration

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Brief of Amici Curiae Brady and Team Enough in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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Amici Curiae Brief of the County of Santa Clara, the City of Columbus, and Thirty-Eight Local and Tribal Governments

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Sept. 16, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18744347/state-of-washington-v-trump/

Last updated Sept. 25, 2025, 4:19 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400; Receipt # 0980-3536298) Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400; Receipt # 0980-3536298) Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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Summons Issued as to Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Summons U.S. Attorney, # 2 Summons Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General, # 3 Summons USPS General Counsel)(LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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Summons Issued as to Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Summons U.S. Attorney, # 2 Summons Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General, # 3 Summons USPS General Counsel)(LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Beneski on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Kristin Beneski added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Beneski on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Kristin Beneski added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

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Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian assigned to case. (LTR, Case Administrator)

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Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian assigned to case. (LTR, Case Administrator)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Jeffrey Dunlap. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538858. by State of Maryland. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Jeffrey Dunlap. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538858. by State of Maryland. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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PROOF OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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PROOF OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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PROOF OF SERVICE by State of Washington re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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PROOF OF SERVICE by State of Washington re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Grunberg on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Emma Grunberg added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Grunberg on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Emma Grunberg added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Bays on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Nathan Bays added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Bays, Nathan) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Bays on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Nathan Bays added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Bays, Nathan) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christina Grossi. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538832. by State of Michigan. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christina Grossi. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538832. by State of Michigan. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christopher G. Wells. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538834. by State of Illinois. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christopher G. Wells. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538834. by State of Illinois. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Michigan, ECF No. 8, is GRANTED. Christina Grossi is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Michigan, ECF No. 8, is GRANTED. Christina Grossi is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Illinois, ECF No. 9, is GRANTED. Christopher G. Wells is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Illinois, ECF No. 9, is GRANTED. Christopher G. Wells is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Maryland, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED. Jeffrey Dunlap is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Maryland, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED. Jeffrey Dunlap is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Aug. 21, 2020

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MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Plaintiff States' First Discovery Requests)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Plaintiff States' First Discovery Requests)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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DECLARATION by Kristin Beneski in Support re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Plaintiffs. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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DECLARATION by Kristin Beneski in Support re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Plaintiffs. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Carol L. Lewis. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539938. by Commonwealth of Virginia. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Carol L. Lewis. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539938. by Commonwealth of Virginia. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Heidi Parry Stern. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539939. by State of Nevada. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Heidi Parry Stern. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539939. by State of Nevada. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Angela Behrens. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539940. by State of Minnesota. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Angela Behrens. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539940. by State of Minnesota. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

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NOTICE by State of Washington re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED Errata, Exhibit 1 (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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NOTICE by State of Washington re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED Errata, Exhibit 1 (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Michelle S Kallen for the Commonwealth of Virginia filed on behalf of Kristin Beneski, Filing Fee: $200, receipt number 0980-3539937. Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (AY, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Michelle S Kallen for the Commonwealth of Virginia filed on behalf of Kristin Beneski, Filing Fee: $200, receipt number 0980-3539937. Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (AY, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Joshua Perry. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3540724. by State of Connecticut. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Joshua Perry. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3540724. by State of Connecticut. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO EXPEDITE; Granting 16 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery. Motion Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Discovery, ECF No. 14, is set for 8/27/2020 at 01:00 PM in Yakima Courtroom 203 via Video Conference. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO EXPEDITE; Granting 16 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery. Motion Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Discovery, ECF No. 14, is set for 8/27/2020 at 01:00 PM in Yakima Courtroom 203 via Video Conference. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Cristina Sepe on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Cristina Sepe added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Sepe, Cristina) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Cristina Sepe on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Cristina Sepe added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Sepe, Cristina) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Wenderoff Hughes on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Andrew Wenderoff Hughes added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Wenderoff Hughes on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Andrew Wenderoff Hughes added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Echols on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Echols on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Borson on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Borson on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Nicholas M. Sydow. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3542366. by State of New Mexico. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Nicholas M. Sydow. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3542366. by State of New Mexico. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Defendants. (Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

Aug. 25, 2020

Aug. 25, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Defendants. (Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

Aug. 25, 2020

Aug. 25, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Keith Hoffmann. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3543231. by State of Rhode Island. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Keith Hoffmann. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3543231. by State of Rhode Island. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by James S Smith on behalf of State of Oregon (Attorney James S Smith added to party State of Oregon(pty:pla))(Smith, James) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by James S Smith on behalf of State of Oregon (Attorney James S Smith added to party State of Oregon(pty:pla))(Smith, James) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 17, is GRANTED. Carol L. Lewis is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 17, is GRANTED. Carol L. Lewis is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Nevada, ECF No. 18, is GRANTED. Heidi Parry Stern is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Nevada, ECF No. 18, is GRANTED. Heidi Parry Stern is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Washington. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Washington. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 26, 2020

Aug. 26, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Minnesota, ECF No. 19, is GRANTED. Angela Behrens is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Minnesota, ECF No. 19, is GRANTED. Angela Behrens is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Colin Roth. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3544866. by State of Wisconsin. Motion Hearing set for 8/27/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Colin Roth. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3544866. by State of Wisconsin. Motion Hearing set for 8/27/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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Minute Entry for VIDEO CONFERENCE proceedings held before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian: Motion Hearing held on 8/27/2020 re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Rhode Island, State of Minnesota, State of Wisconsin, State of Nevada, State of Michigan, State of Vermont, State of Connecticut, State of Maryland, State of Oregon, State of Illinois, State of New Mexico, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Washington, State of Colorado. (Reported/Recorded by: Marilynn McMartin) (MF, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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Minute Entry for VIDEO CONFERENCE proceedings held before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian: Motion Hearing held on 8/27/2020 re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Rhode Island, State of Minnesota, State of Wisconsin, State of Nevada, State of Michigan, State of Vermont, State of Connecticut, State of Maryland, State of Oregon, State of Illinois, State of New Mexico, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Washington, State of Colorado. (Reported/Recorded by: Marilynn McMartin) (MF, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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ORDER GRANTING 14 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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ORDER GRANTING 14 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of New Mexico, ECF No. 28, is GRANTED. Nicholas M. Sydow is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of New Mexico, ECF No. 28, is GRANTED. Nicholas M. Sydow is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, ECF No. 30, is GRANTED. Keith Hoffmann is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, ECF No. 30, is GRANTED. Keith Hoffmann is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, ECF No. 36, is GRANTED. Colin Roth is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, ECF No. 36, is GRANTED. Colin Roth is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Connecticut, ECF No. 22, is GRANTED. Joshua Perry is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Connecticut, ECF No. 22, is GRANTED. Joshua Perry is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 21, is GRANTED. Michelle S. Kallen is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 21, is GRANTED. Michelle S. Kallen is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eleanor Spottswood. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3546757. by State of Vermont. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eleanor Spottswood. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3546757. by State of Vermont. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 28, 2020

Aug. 28, 2020

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STIPULATION OF SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY RESPONSES AND THE PLAINTIFF STATES' ANTICIPATED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by All Plaintiffs. (Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/31/2020)

Aug. 31, 2020

Aug. 31, 2020

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STIPULATION OF SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY RESPONSES AND THE PLAINTIFF STATES' ANTICIPATED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by All Plaintiffs. (Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/31/2020)

Aug. 31, 2020

Aug. 31, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Karl D Smith on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Karl D Smith added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Karl D Smith on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Karl D Smith added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eric R. Olson. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3549137. by State of Colorado. Motion Hearing set for 9/1/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eric R. Olson. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3549137. by State of Colorado. Motion Hearing set for 9/1/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Sept. 1, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Healthy Elections COVID litigation tracker

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 18, 2020

Closing Date: Feb. 17, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

State of Washington and thirteen other states.

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States of America (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Mandamus, 28 U.S.C. § 1361

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Voting Process Changes

National / Universal injunction

Order Duration: 2020 - 2021

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access