Case: Mi Familia Vota v. Hobbs

2:20-cv-01903 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2020

Closed Date: Oct. 5, 2020

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Case Summary

The Plaintiff organizations filed a Complaint seeking a declarator y judgment and Emergency Motion for a TRO against AZ Secretary of State seeking to extend the voter registration deadline to October 27, 2020. Without the extension tens of thousands of voters would not be able to register. The Plaintiffs' were successful in extending the voting registration deadline to October 2023, 2020.

Summary Authors

Rebecca Dresner (10/27/2022)

Rebecca Dresner (10/27/2022)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Abady, Jonathan S (Arizona)

Bendor, Joshua David (Arizona)

Bonifaz, John C (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Basile, Thomas James (Arizona)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Ahler, Colin Patrick (Arizona)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

Complaint
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Summons in a Civil Action

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

Other
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Waiver of the Service of Summons

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

Other
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Status Conference; Order

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

Order/Opinion
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ARIZONA SECRETARY OF STATE’S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Notice of Appearance

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Order

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Order/Opinion
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Declaration of Brian Seitchik in Support of Republican Committees' Motion to Intervene

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Declaration/Affidavit
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[PROPOSED] INTERVENORS’ OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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[PROPOSED] ANSWER OF THE INTERVENORS TO THE COMPLAINT

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18493885/mi-familia-vota-v-hobbs/

Last updated Feb. 5, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT (TRO Requested). Filing fee received: $400.00, receipt number 0970-18725028 filed by Ulises Ventura, Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota. (submitted by Zoe Salzman) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura. (submitted by Zoe Salzman) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Flavio Bravo, # 2 Declaration of Reginald Bolding, # 3 Declaration of Virginia Martin, # 4 Exhibit A to Declaration of Virginia Martin, # 5 Declaration of Joel Edman, # 6 Text of Proposed Order) (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

1 Declaration of Flavio Bravo

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2 Declaration of Reginald Bolding

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3 Declaration of Virginia Martin

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4 Exhibit A to Declaration of Virginia Martin

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5 Declaration of Joel Edman

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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SUMMONS Submitted by Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura. (submitted by Zoe Salzman) (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mi Familia Vota. (submitted by Zoe Salzman) (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Arizona Coalition for Change. (submitted by Zoe Salzman) (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-18725028. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Steven P. Logan. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-20-01903-PHX-SPL. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (REK) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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Summons Issued as to Katie Hobbs. (REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

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Remark re Pro Hac Vice Motion

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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ORDER that Plaintiffs shall provide Defendant with a copy of the summons, complaint, injunction motion, and copy of this order as soon as practicable, but by no later than October 1, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall participate in a Telephonic Status Conference on 10/1/2020 at 3:00 PM before Judge Steven P Logan. The purpose of the conference call will be to set a briefing and hearing schedule on Plaintiffs motion. The parties will be provided with call-in information via a separate email. Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/1/2020. (LFIG) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Zoe Salzman, Matthew D Brinckerhoff, Jonathan S Abady, Nick Bourland on behalf of Plaintiffs Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura: Rule 4 Waiver of Service of Summons. Waiver sent on 10/1/2010 to Karla Karlson . (Salzman, Zoe) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Karlson on behalf of Katie Hobbs. (Karlson, Kara) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

PACER

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Gillian Cassell-Stiga on behalf of Plaintiffs Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Steven P. Logan: Status Conference held on 10/1/2020. IT IS ORDERED entering the following briefing schedule: The defendant will have until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 10/02/2020 to file a response, not to exceed 15 pages, to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The plaintiffs shall have until noon on Monday, 10/05/2020 to file a reply, not to exceed 8 pages. To the extent parties wish to intervene, they must follow the same briefing schedule as stated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting Oral Argument on 10/05/2020 at 3:30 p.m. before Judge Steven P. Logan. Each party will be allowed 15 minutes. (Court Reporter Elva Cruz-Lauer) Hearing held 3:01 PM to 3:26 PM. (ESG) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1, 2020

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ORDER that the Oral Argument set for October 5, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. shall be held telephonically. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the participating parties shall jointly email Logan_Chambers@azd.uscourts.gov by end of day on October 2, 2020 to obtain the call-in information. Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/2/2020. (CLB) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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ORDER: Public access to the October 5, 2020 telephonic Oral Argument will be permitted. Members of the public and the media seeking access are directed to email AZD-PIO@azd.uscourts.gov to obtain dial-in instructions. Pursuant to Local Rule 43.1, participants are reminded that audiotaping court proceedings is prohibited. See attachment for further details. Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/2/2020. (CLB) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas James Basile on behalf of Republican National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee. (Basile, Thomas) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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MOTION to Intervene by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Basile, Thomas) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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RESPONSE in Opposition re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Katie Hobbs. (Wilson, Linley) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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Additional Attachments to Main Document re: 15 MOTION to Intervene Declaration of Brian Seitchik by Intervenor Defendants National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Basile, Thomas) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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DECLARATION of Linley Wilson re: 16 Response in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Defendant Katie Hobbs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Wilson, Linley) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C

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Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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* (Filed at Doc. 26 ) LODGED Proposed Intervenors' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 15 MOTION to Intervene . Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation for Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Zack Alcyone, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Nathan Sproul)(Basile, Thomas) Modified on 10/5/2020 (LAD). (Entered: 10/02/2020)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Zack Alcyone

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2 Affidavit Declaration of Nathan Sproul

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Oct. 2, 2020

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* (Filed at Doc. 27 ) LODGED Proposed Intervenors' Answer to the Complaint re: 15 MOTION to Intervene . Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation for Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Basile, Thomas) Modified on 10/5/2020 (LAD). (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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MOTION to File Amicus Curiae by Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnson, Brett) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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* (Filed at Doc. 29 ) LODGED Proposed Amicus Brief. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation to Seal is granted. Filed by Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona. (Johnson, Brett) *Modified to change restriction, document not to be sealed pursuant to counsel on 10/2/2020 (MAP). Modified on 10/5/2020 (LAD). (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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* NOTICE of Lodging 22 Amicus Brif by Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona . (Johnson, Brett) * Modified to add document linkage on 10/5/2020 (LAD). (Entered: 10/02/2020)

Oct. 2, 2020

Oct. 2, 2020

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NOTICE re: Supplemental Authority by Katie Hobbs . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(Karlson, Kara) (Entered: 10/03/2020)

Oct. 3, 2020

Oct. 3, 2020

PACER

Remark re Pro Hac Vice Motion

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Intervene (Doc. 15 ) is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall file the lodged Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (lodged at Doc. 19 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall file the lodged Answer to the Complaint (lodged at Doc. 20 ). Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/2/2020. (LAD) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration) (LAD) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee.(LAD) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendant (Doc. 21 ) is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall file the lodged Proposed Amicus Brief (lodged at Doc. 22 ). Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/2/2020. (LAD) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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BRIEF of Amicus Curiae Governor Douglas A Ducey in Support of Defendant by Amicus Douglas A Ducey. (LAD) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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REPLY to Response to Motion re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 15 MOTION to Intervene filed by Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota, Ulises Ventura. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Zoe Salzman, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Supplemental Declaration of Flavio Bravo, # 12 Supplemental Declaration of Reginald Bolding)(Salzman, Zoe) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

1 Declaration of Zoe Salzman

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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8 Exhibit G

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9 Exhibit H

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10 Exhibit I

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11 Supplemental Declaration of Flavio Bravo

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12 Supplemental Declaration of Reginald Bolding

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Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Ronald A Fein on behalf of Plaintiffs Arizona Coalition for Change, Mi Familia Vota. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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MOTION for Leave to Submit Amicus Brief: Transparency, Separation of Powers by Martin Lynch. (LAD) (2 pages) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Steven P. Logan: Motion Hearing held on 10/5/2020. Oral argument is held on Plaintffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 2 . Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 2 is taken under advisement. See attached minutes. (Court Reporter Elva Cruz-Lauer.) Hearing held 3:35 PM to 4:43 PM.(LMR) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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NOTICE re: Supplemental Authority by Katie Hobbs . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(Karlson, Kara) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority

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Oct. 5, 2020

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ORDER: Martin Lynch's Motion for Leave to Submit Amicus Brief 31 is denied. Signed by Judge Steven P. Logan on 10/5/2020. (LMR) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

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ORDER: Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction 2 is granted as modified. Defendant is preliminarily enjoined from enforcing the A.R.S. ยง 16-120 October 5, 2020 voter registration cutoff. Defendant shall direct the County Recorders to accept all voter registration applications received by 5:00 p.m. on October 23, 2020 and process them in time for eligible voters to vote in the November 3, 2020 general election. The Court exercises its discretion and waives the requirement of a security bond accompanying this preliminary injunction. This case is dismissed. The Clerk of Court shall terminate this action. See order for details. Signed by Judge Steven P. Logan on 10/5/2020. (LMR) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals re: 35 Order Dismissing Case by National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. Filing fee received: $ 505.00, receipt number 0970-18742299. (Basile, Thomas) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to John Bonifaz. Reason for return: Forward Time Expired. Document number 6 and 7 . (Attachments: # 1 Mail Returned Order 8 )(LAD) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Ben Clements. Reason for return: Forward Time Expired. Document number 6 and 7 . (Attachments: # 1 Mail Returned Order 8, # 2 Mail Returned Orders 12 and 13 )(LAD) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Gillian Cassell-Stiga. Reason for return: Forward Time Expired Return to Sender. Document number 6 and 7 . (LAD) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

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USCA Case Number re: 36 Notice of Appeal. Case number 20-16932, Ninth Circuit. (EJA) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

Oct. 6, 2020

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EX PARTE MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Katie Hobbs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Application to Withdraw)(Karlson, Kara) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

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ORDER: The Application to Withdraw as Counsel 40 is granted.Kara Karlson and Linley Wilson are withdrawn as counsel for Defendant Katie Hobbs in this action. Signed by Judge Steven P. Logan on 10/9/2020. (LMR) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

Oct. 9, 2020

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Roopali H. Desai appearing for Katie Hobbs. . (Desai, Roopali) (Entered: 10/12/2020)

Oct. 12, 2020

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals re: 35 Order Dismissing Case by Katie Hobbs. Filing fee received: $ 505.00, receipt number 0970-18763341. (Desai, Roopali) (Entered: 10/12/2020)

Oct. 12, 2020

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USCA Case Number re: 44 Notice of Appeal. Case number 20-17000, Ninth Circuit. (LAD) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

Oct. 13, 2020

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MANDATE of USCA (20-16932, 20-17000) granting unopposed motions to dismiss re: 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Republican National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 44 Notice of Appeal filed by Katie Hobbs. This order served on the district court shall act as and for the mandate of this court. (LAD) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2020

Closing Date: Oct. 5, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Mi Familia Vota (MFV) is a non-profit engagement organization that encourages voter registration and participation. Arizona Coalition for Change is a non-profit organization that empowers people to build civic engagement. Ulises Ventura is a resident of Pheonix and is an employee of MFA who works on voter registration.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Arizona Secretary of State, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access