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COMPLAINT against Lynn Fitch and Michael D. Watson, Jr. ( Filing fee $ 400 paid; receipt number 0538-4358775), filed by Cynthia Parham, Jed Oppenheim, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. and Cheryl Goggin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ND) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
1 Civil Cover Sheet
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Aug. 27, 2020
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Aug. 27, 2020
Clearinghouse
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MOTION for Leslie Faith Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4359433) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs Contact List, # 2 Exhibit NY Certificate of Good Standing)(Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 08/28/2020)
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Aug. 28, 2020
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Aug. 28, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Aug. 31, 2020
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Aug. 31, 2020
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Leslie Faith Jones be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of the plaintiffs in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 8/31/2020. (JEJ)
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Aug. 31, 2020
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Aug. 31, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Caren E. Short to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4362124) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs Contact List, # 2 Exhibit AL Certificate of Good Standing)(Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/01/2020)
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Sept. 1, 2020
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Sept. 1, 2020
PACER
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Summons Issued as to Lynn Fitch and Michael D. Watson, Jr.. (ND) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
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Sept. 3, 2020
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Sept. 3, 2020
PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Cynthia Parham, Jed Oppenheim, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Cheryl Goggin. Lynn Fitch served on 9/4/2020, answer due 9/25/2020. (Morgan, Jade) Modified on 9/9/2020 to correct answer date(ND). (Entered: 09/09/2020)
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Sept. 9, 2020
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Sept. 9, 2020
PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Cynthia Parham, Jed Oppenheim, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Cheryl Goggin. Michael D. Watson, Jr served on 9/4/2020, answer due 9/25/2020. (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
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Sept. 9, 2020
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Sept. 9, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Ezra D. Rosenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4374022) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
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Sept. 17, 2020
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Sept. 17, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Jennifer N. Nwachukwu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4374041) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
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Sept. 17, 2020
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Sept. 17, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Ryan Snow to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4374046) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
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Sept. 17, 2020
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Sept. 17, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law In Support, # 2 Declaration of Cheryl Goggin In Support, # 3 Declaration of Dr. Linton A. Mohamed In Support, # 4 Declaration of Dr. Marc Meredith In Support, # 5 Declaration of Jed Oppenheim In Support, # 6 Declaration of Cynthia Parham In Support, # 7 Declaration of Arthur L. Reingold In Support, # 8 Declaration of Corey Wiggins In Support, # 9 Declaration of Christy Wheeler In Support)(Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
1 Memorandum of Law In Support
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2 Declaration of Cheryl Goggin In Support
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3 Declaration of Dr. Linton A. Mohamed In Support
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4 Declaration of Dr. Marc Meredith In Support
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5 Declaration of Jed Oppenheim In Support
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6 Declaration of Cynthia Parham In Support
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7 Declaration of Arthur L. Reingold In Support
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8 Declaration of Corey Wiggins In Support
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9 Declaration of Christy Wheeler In Support
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Sept. 17, 2020
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Sept. 17, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Sept. 21, 2020
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Sept. 21, 2020
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Caren E. Short, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Jennifer N. Nwachukwu and Ryan Snow be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of the plaintiffs in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 9/21/2020. (JEJ)
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Sept. 21, 2020
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Sept. 21, 2020
PACER
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
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Sept. 25, 2020
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Sept. 25, 2020
PACER
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr.(Matheny-State Gov, Justin) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
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Sept. 25, 2020
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Sept. 25, 2020
PACER
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Rule 16(a) Initial Order Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 12/4/2020 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball. No later than seven (7) days prior to the TCMC, a confidential memorandum AND a proposed Case Management Order shall be submitted via e mail to ball_chambers@mssd.uscourts.gov. Counsel for Plaintiff shall set up the conference and, once all the parties are on the line, contact the Court at 601-608-4460.(JEJ) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
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Oct. 5, 2020
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Oct. 5, 2020
PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
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Oct. 5, 2020
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Oct. 5, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Julia Chapman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4389555) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas T. Miracle-State Gov on behalf of Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Miracle-State Gov, Douglas) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Nancy Abudu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4390047) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs Contact List, # 2 Exhibit GA Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Bar Admissions)(Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Graham P. Carner on behalf of The District of Columbia, The State of California, The State of Connecticut, The State of Delaware, The State of Hawaii, The State of Illinois, The State of Maryland, The State of Massachusetts, The State of Minnesota, The State of Nevada, The State of New Mexico, The State of New York, The State of Oregon, The State of Rhode Island, The State of Vermont, The State of Virginia, The State of Washington (Carner, Graham) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by The District of Columbia, The State of California, The State of Connecticut, The State of Delaware, The State of Hawaii, The State of Illinois, The State of Maryland, The State of Massachusetts, The State of Minnesota, The State of Nevada, The State of New Mexico, The State of New York, The State of Oregon, The State of Rhode Island, The State of Vermont, The State of Virginia, The State of Washington (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Brief of Amici)(Carner, Graham) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Harris M. Stark to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4390072) by The District of Columbia, The State of California, The State of Connecticut, The State of Delaware, The State of Hawaii, The State of Illinois, The State of Maryland, The State of Massachusetts, The State of Minnesota, The State of Nevada, The State of New Mexico, The State of New York, The State of Oregon, The State of Rhode Island, The State of Vermont, The State of Virginia, The State of Washington (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Stark Certificate of Good Standing)(Carner, Graham) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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Set/Reset Hearings
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference (via Zoom) set for October 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM before Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III. The parties have been emailed to necessary information. (SP)
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Oct. 7, 2020
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Oct. 7, 2020
PACER
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Brief of Amicus Curiae by The District of Columbia, The State of California, The State of Connecticut, The State of Delaware, The State of Hawaii, The State of Illinois, The State of Maryland, The State of Massachusetts, The State of Minnesota, The State of Nevada, The State of New Mexico, The State of New York, The State of Oregon, The State of Rhode Island, The State of Vermont, The State of Virginia, The State of Washington filed by The District of Columbia, The State of California, The State of Connecticut, The State of Delaware, The State of Hawaii, The State of Illinois, The State of Maryland, The State of Massachusetts, The State of Minnesota, The State of Nevada, The State of New Mexico, The State of New York, The State of Oregon, The State of Rhode Island, The State of Vermont, The State of Virginia, The State of Washington (Carner, Graham) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Nobile, Krissy) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Nobile, Krissy) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Response in Opposition re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law In Support, # 2 Declaration of Cheryl Goggin In Support, # 3 Declaration of Dr. Linton A. Mohamed In Support, # 4 Declaration of Dr. Marc Meredith In Support, # 5 Declaration of Jed Oppenheim In Support, # 6 Declaration of Cynthia Parham In Support, # 7 Declaration of Arthur L. Reingold In Support, # 8 Declaration of Corey Wiggins In Support, # 9 Declaration of Christy Wheeler In Support)(Morgan, Jade) filed by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Robertson Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Lee Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Ware Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Dobbs Affidavit)(Matheny-State Gov, Justin) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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***ERROR***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY. MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Matheny-State Gov, Justin) Modified on 10/9/2020 (cwl). (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 24 Response in Opposition, re 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Lynn Fitch, Michael D. Watson, Jr (Matheny-State Gov, Justin) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 25 : Incorrect event chosen. Attorney is directed to refile using the correct event, Memorandum in Support.(cwl)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Set/Reset Motion Hearing as to 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for October 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 5A (Jackson) Jordan before Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III. (SP)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 19 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae. Movants are directed to separately file the brief attached as an exhibit to the motion. Signed by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III on October 8, 2020. No further written order will issue. (EHP)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER. As discussed during the status conference held on this date, Plaintiffs are directed to file their Reply in support of the motion for preliminary injunction no later than Tuesday, October 13 at noon. Signed by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III on October 8, 2020. No further written order will issue. (EHP)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Order
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III: Status Conference held on October 8, 2020. (SP)
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Status Conference
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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Docket Annotation
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Oct. 8, 2020
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Oct. 8, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Patrick N. Andriola to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4391320) by Cynthia Parham, Jed Oppenheim, Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Tomas Enrique Barron Zambrano to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4391372) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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MOTION for Sharon T. Turret to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0538-4391388) by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY pursuant to L.U.Civ.R. 16(b)(3)(B) pending a decision on the Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction at docket no. 22. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 10/9/2020. (JEJ)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER cancelling telephonic case management conference set for December 4, 2020. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 10/9/2020. (JEJ)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Harris M. Stark be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Amicus The District of Columbia, et al. in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 10/9/2020. (JEJ)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Julia Chapman, Nancy Abudu and Patrick N. Andriola be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of the plaintiffs in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 10/9/2020. (JEJ)
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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Order
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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Order Staying Discovery
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Oct. 9, 2020
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Oct. 9, 2020
PACER
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MOTION to Withdraw 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cheryl Goggin, League of Women Voters Mississippi, Mississippi State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Jed Oppenheim, Cynthia Parham (Morgan, Jade) (Entered: 10/12/2020)
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Oct. 12, 2020
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Oct. 12, 2020
RECAP
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Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Withdraw
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Tomas Enrique Barron Zambrano and Sharon T. Turret be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of the plaintiffs in association with local counsel and upon registration for electronic filing as required by the Court. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball on 10/13/2020. (JEJ)
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 30 Motion to Withdraw; withdrawing 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. No further written order shall issue. Signed by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III on October 13, 2020. (DI)
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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Order
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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TEXT ONLY ORDER: Pursuant to the Text Order entered this date, the Motion Hearing set for October 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM as to 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is hereby cancelled. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III on October 13, 2020.(SP)
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Oct. 13, 2020
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Oct. 13, 2020
PACER
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Set/Reset Hearings
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Oct. 14, 2020
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Oct. 14, 2020
PACER
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Set/Reset Hearings: Zoom Status Conference set for October 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM before Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III. The parties have been emailed the necessary information. (SP)
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Oct. 14, 2020
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Oct. 14, 2020
PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III: Zoom Status Conference held on October 15, 2020. (SP)
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Oct. 15, 2020
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Oct. 15, 2020
PACER
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Status Conference
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Oct. 15, 2020
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Oct. 15, 2020
PACER
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ORDER - Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2) and the agreement of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, with all parties to bear their own fees and costs. Signed by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III on 10/20/2020 (ND) (Entered: 10/20/2020)
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Oct. 20, 2020
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Oct. 20, 2020
PACER
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