Case: Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Walz

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Supreme Court of the United States

Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants (filing fee $ 400, receipt number AMNDC-7940322) filed by Craig Jones, Kim Crockett, Andrew Cilek, Craig Anderson, Minnesota Voters Alliance, Yvonne Hundshamer. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-3, # 2 Exhibit(s) 4-5, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per 3rd 4th Civil Rights list, referred to Magistrate Judge Katherine M. Menendez. Please use case number 20-cv-1688 (PJS/KMM). (MMP) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

Summons Issued as to Mark V. Chapin, John Choi, Keith Ellison, Mike Freeman, Christopher A. Samuel, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (MMP) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Katherine M. Menendez recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 20-cv-1688 (PJS/ECW). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Magistrate Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 8/5/2020.(MMP) (Entered: 08/05/2020)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Craig Jones, Kim Crockett, Andrew Cilek, Craig Anderson, Minnesota Voters Alliance, Yvonne Hundshamer. Mark V. Chapin served on 8/12/2020, answer due 9/2/2020; John Choi served on 8/12/2020, answer due 9/2/2020; Keith Ellison served on 8/11/2020, answer due 9/1/2020; Mike Freeman served on 8/12/2020, answer due 9/2/2020; Christopher A. Samuel served on 8/12/2020, answer due 9/2/2020; Steve Simon served on 8/11/2020, answer due 9/1/2020; Tim Walz served on 8/11/2020, answer due 9/1/2020. (Kaardal, Erick) Modified text on 8/17/2020 (kt). (Entered: 08/14/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth C Kramer on behalf of Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants. filed by Craig Jones, Kim Crockett, Andrew Cilek, Craig Anderson, Minnesota Voters Alliance, Yvonne Hundshamer. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-3, # 2 Exhibit(s) 4-5) (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Declaration of Erick G. Kaardal in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-3, # 2 Exhibit(s) 4-5, # 3 Exhibit(s) 6)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

First Declaration of Craig Anderson in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Second Declaration of Craig Anderson in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

First Declaration of Yvonne Hundshamer in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Second Declaration of Yvonne Hundshamer in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

First Declaration of Craig Jones in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Second Declaration of Craig Jones in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

First Declaration of Kim Crockett in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Second Declaration of Kim Crockett in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Declaration of Andrew Cilek in Support of 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Preliminary Injunction 8 Motion for TRO,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

(Text-Only) NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2020 at 08:30 AM via Video Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. Defendants' responsive brief must be filed no later than 12:00 noon on 09/11/2020. Plaintiffs' reply brief must be filed no later than 12:00 noon on 09/18/2020.(CLG) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey M. Wojciechowski on behalf of Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Wojciechowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly K. Pierce on behalf of Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. Jointly Signed by Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Craig Anderson, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Mark V. Chapin, Christopher A. Samuel, Mike Freeman, and John Choi. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 25 Stipulation,. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

ORDER on 25 Stipulation,. Mark V. Chapin response due 9/11/2020; John Choi response due 9/11/2020; Keith Ellison response due 9/11/2020; Mike Freeman response due 9/11/2020; Christopher A. Samuel response due 9/11/2020; Steve Simon response due 9/11/2020; Tim Walz response due 9/11/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 9/2/2020.(TMA) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert B Roche on behalf of John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Roche, Robert) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

NOTICE: Remote Public Access to Motion Hearing on 9/23/2020 at 8:30 AM. To obtain the dial-in instructions, email Caryn Glover at Schiltz_Chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov. (CLG) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Roche, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 30 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion hearing set for November 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 14E before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Roche, Robert) Modified text on 9/11/2020 (CLK). (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 30 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate, # 2 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Meet and Confer Statement)(Roche, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 30 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel.(Roche, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Roche, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

DECLARATION of Liz Kramer in Opposition to 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-20, # 2 Exhibit(s) 21-40, # 3 Exhibit(s) 41-48)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 37 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2020 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 37 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz.(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 37 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 37 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz.(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 42 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 42 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 42 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman.(Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 42 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman.(Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

Reply to Response to Motion re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 09/17/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz: Motion Hearing held on 9/23/2020 re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Craig Anderson, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones. Motion taken under advisement, written order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Debra Beauvais) (CLG) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz Notice of Supplemental Authority. (Finnerty, Kevin) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

ORDER denying 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 10/2/2020. (CLG) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO 8TH CIRCUIT as to 51 Order on Motion for TRO, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMNDC-8109257. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

JUDGMENT: Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction [ECF No. 8 ] is DENIED. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal). (lmb) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

TRANSMITTAL OF APPEAL LETTER TO U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, 8TH CIRCUIT, Re: Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit 52 . (lmb) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 55 MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings : Date and time to be determined. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 55 MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings 55 Motion to Stay. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

(Text-Only) NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Defendants' response to 55 must be filed no later than 5:00 PM on 10/9/2020. No reply will be permitted. The motion will be considered by the Court on the submissions of the parties without oral argument. (CLG) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Supplemental Notice Sent to USCA

NOTICE to USCA of subsequent filing in a civil case, Re: Memorandum in Support of Motion, 57, Motion to Stay 55, Notice of Hearing on Motion 56, Proposed Order to Judge - Other 58 . (kt)

USCA Case Number 20-3072 for 52 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit, filed by Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Craig Anderson, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones. (MMP) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - FILED IN INCORRECT COURT - NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin A Finnerty on behalf of Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Finnerty, Kevin) Modified text on 10/8/2020 (MMP). (Entered: 10/08/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 55 MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Roche, Robert) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 55 MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kramer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 55 MOTION to Stay /Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal and Stay on District Court Proceedings filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Wojciechowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 55 Motion to Stay and for Injunction Pending Appeal. (Written Opinion). See Order for details. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 10/13/2020. (CLG) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation of Hearing: Motion Hearing on 30 37 42 set for 11/18/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz is CANCELED and will be rescheduled at a later date. (CLG) (Entered: 10/14/2020)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for a 30-Day Transcript of 49 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/21/2020)

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 9/23/2020 before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (121 pages). Court Reporter: Debra Beauvais. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Transcript temporarily sealed to determine if redactions are required. Parties have 7 days to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction or Notice that No Redaction is Required. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Notice Intent/No Intent to Request Redactions due 11/3/2020. Redaction Request due 11/17/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/30/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/25/2021. (DKB) (Entered: 10/27/2020)

NOTICE to USCA of subsequent filing in a civil case, Re: Transcript 68 . (MMG) (Entered: 10/28/2020)

NOTICE by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz No Redaction Required (Finnerty, Kevin) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for a COPY OF 68 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Finnerty, Kevin) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

(Text-Only) NOTICE to USCA of subsequent filing in a civil case, Re: Transcript Request 71, Notice (Other) 70 . (kt) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

USCA JUDGMENT (electronic copy) as to 52 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit, filed by Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Craig Anderson, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones. (MMP) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

MANDATE of USCA (electronic copy) as to 52 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit, filed by Minnesota Voters Alliance, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Craig Anderson, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones. (MMP) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

STATUS REPORT Defendants' Notice of Appeal Update by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Finnerty, Kevin) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

STATUS REPORT by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

ORDER LIFTING STAY. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The stay of this case 65 is DISSOLVED. 2. A hearing on defendants' motions to dismiss will be held remotely via Zoom on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. 3. Plaintiffs' response brief is due no later than Monday, November 30, 2020. 4. Defendants' reply briefs are due no later than Monday, December 21, 2020. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 11/16/2020.(CLG) (Entered: 11/16/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Dismiss/General, 42 MOTION to Dismiss/General, 30 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Craig Anderson, Andrew Cilek, Kim Crockett, Yvonne Hundshamer, Craig Jones, Minnesota Voters Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 30 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by John Choi, Christopher A. Samuel. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Roche, Robert) (Entered: 12/18/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 37 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, Tim Walz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Finnerty, Kevin) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

Reply to Response to Motion re 42 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Mike Freeman. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation of Hearing: The hearing on defendants' motions to dismiss 30 37 42 scheduled for 1/15/2021 at 8:30 AM is CANCELED. The Court will consider the motions on the submissions of the parties without oral argument. (CLG) (Entered: 01/06/2021)

ORDER granting 30 37 42 Motions to Dismiss. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Defendants' motions to dismiss [30, 37, 42] are GRANTED. 2. To the extent that plaintiffs' claims rest on the alleged conflict between EO 20-81 and M inn. Stat. § 609.735, those claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AND ON THE MERITS. 3. The remaining claims in plaintiffs' amended complaint 7 are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of jurisdiction.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 1/11/2021. (CLG)

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