Case: COMMON CAUSE INDIANA v. LAWSON

1:17-cv-03936 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: Oct. 27, 2017

Closed Date: Nov. 2, 2021

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Case Summary

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People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Derieux, Adriel I. (Indiana)

Groth, William R. (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Abshire, Courtney Lyn (Indiana)

Bippus, Gary W. (Indiana)

Garn, Jefferson S. (Indiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:17-cv-03936

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

Complaint
12

1:17-cv-03936

Memorandum Supporting the Public Interest Legal Foundation's Motion to Intervene as Defendant

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
35

1:17-cv-03936

Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Intervene

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

Nov. 30, 2017

Nov. 30, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
46

1:17-cv-03936

Proposed Defendant-Intervenor's Supplemental Authority

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
71

1:17-cv-03936

Order on Interested Party’s Motion to Intervene

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

Feb. 27, 2018

Feb. 27, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 2018

75

1:17-cv-03936

Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
74 (incl. 74-1 to 74-24)

1:17-cv-03936

Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

March 18, 2018

March 18, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
79 (incl. 79-1 to 79-8)

1:17-cv-03936

Motion in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
103

1:17-cv-03936

Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018

Order/Opinion

327 F.Supp.3d 327

154

18-02491

24921

USCA Mandate

Common Cause Indiana v. Lawson

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Sept. 18, 2019

Sept. 18, 2019

Order/Opinion

937 F.3d 937

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6223711/common-cause-indiana-v-lawson/

Last updated Nov. 30, 2023, 2:24 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0756-4602413) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Letter from Secretary of State, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons - Lawson, # 4 Proposed Summons - King, # 5 Proposed Summons - Nussmeyer)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

1 Exhibit 1 - Letter from Secretary of State

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 Proposed Summons - Lawson

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4 Proposed Summons - King

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5 Proposed Summons - Nussmeyer

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Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jan P. Mensz on behalf of Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

PACER
3

NOTICE of Appearance by Gavin Minor Rose on behalf of Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Rose, Gavin) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

PACER
4

Summons Issued as to J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (REO) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

PACER
5

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (REO) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

PACER
6

MOTION for Attorney(s) 1 to Appear pro hac vice for Sophia Lin Lakin (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4611561), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Sophia Lin Lakin, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

Nov. 2, 2017

Nov. 2, 2017

PACER
7

MOTION for Attorney(s) Dale E. Ho to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4611608), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Dale E. Ho, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

Nov. 2, 2017

Nov. 2, 2017

PACER
8

ORDER granting 6 and 7 Motion(s) to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Sophia Lin Lakin and Dale E. Ho for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added. The court FURTHER ORDERS that Sophia Lin Lakin and Dale E. Ho register as users of the court's electronic case filing system by November 17, 2017. Failure to register could result in the revocation of admission pro hac vice. Copies via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/3/2017. (SWM) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

PACER
9

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Clerk is directed to reassign case to Judge Tanya Walton Pratt and Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman for all further proceedings. This case is related to 1:17-cv-2897-TWP-MPB. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson and Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 11/6/2017. (MRI) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

PACER
10

NOTICE of Reassignment of Case to Judge Tanya Walton Pratt and Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch no longer assigned to the case. Please include the new case number, 1:17-cv-3936-TWP-MPB, on all future filings in this matter. (DJH) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

PACER
11

MOTION to Intervene as Defendant, filed by Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Answer)(Vanderhulst, Joseph) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

1 Exhibit Proposed Answer

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Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER
12

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant, filed by Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Vanderhulst, Joseph) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

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13

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph A. Vanderhulst on behalf of Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Vanderhulst, Joseph) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER
14

NOTICE of Appearance by Jefferson S. Garn on behalf of Defendant CONNIE LAWSON. (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

PACER
15

NOTICE of Appearance by Kaylan L Phillips on behalf of Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Phillips, Kaylan) (Entered: 11/15/2017)

Nov. 15, 2017

Nov. 15, 2017

PACER
16

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Suzanne Witte on behalf of Defendant CONNIE LAWSON. (Witte, Kelly) (Entered: 11/15/2017)

Nov. 15, 2017

Nov. 15, 2017

PACER
17

SCHEDULING ORDER - Initial Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 11/28/2017 at 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. The information needed for counsel to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by a separate notification. No fewer than seven (7) days before the IPTC, counsel must file a proposed CMP. SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 11/16/2017.(JRB) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 16, 2017

Nov. 16, 2017

PACER
18

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to 11/30/2017 re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 20, 2017

PACER
19

(Case Participants) NOTICE of Teleconference Call-in Information for 17 Initial Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 11/28/2017 at 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Counsel are to call 888-675-2535 to participate in the conference. Callers will be required to enter Access Code 8417975 and Security Code 172897 before being connected to the conference call. Call-in information is to be used by COUNSEL ONLY. (TEXT-ENTRY: There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (LES) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 20, 2017

PACER
20

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Suzanne Witte on behalf of Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Witte, Kelly) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 20, 2017

PACER
21

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to December 20, 2017 in which to 1 Complaint File a Response to Plaintiff's Complaint, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Witte, Kelly) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 20, 2017

PACER
22

ORDER - 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 11/30/2017 re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant is granted. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 11/21/2017. (MEJ) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
23

RETURN of Service by CMRRR, filed by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. CONNIE LAWSON served on 11/1/2017. (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
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RETURN of Service by CMRRR, filed by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. J. BRADLEY KING served on 11/2/2017. (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
25

RETURN of Service by CMRRR, filed by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. ANGELA NUSSMEYER served on 11/2/2017. (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
26

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint to 12/20/17. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 11/21/2017. (JRB) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
27

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA . (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

PACER
28

MOTION for Attorney(s) Matthew R. Jedreski to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4646903), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Matthew Jedreski, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

Nov. 28, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Attorney(s) Christiane A. Roussell to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4646930), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Christiane Roussell, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

Nov. 28, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017

PACER
30

NOTICE of Appearance by Aleksandrina Penkova Pratt on behalf of Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Pratt, Aleksandrina) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

Nov. 28, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017

PACER
31

NOTICE of Appearance by William R. Groth on behalf of Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Groth, William) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

Nov. 29, 2017

PACER
32

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Christine A. Roussell for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added. Copy sent to counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 11/29/2017. (JRB) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

Nov. 29, 2017

PACER
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ORDER granting 28 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Matthew Jedreski for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added. Copy sent to counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 11/29/2017. (JRB) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

Nov. 29, 2017

PACER
34

NOTICE of Appearance by Jefferson S. Garn on behalf of Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

Nov. 30, 2017

Nov. 30, 2017

PACER
35

RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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Nov. 30, 2017

Nov. 30, 2017

PACER
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MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman: Status Conference held on 11/28/2017. Plaintiffs shall file their motion for preliminary injunction and supporting briefs on or before January 12, 2018. Defendants shall file their response briefs on or before February 16, 2018. Plaintiffs shall file their reply briefs on or before February 23, 2018. The parties request a preliminary injunction hearing in March, 2018. Parties anticipate the hearing to take a half day. The hearing will be set byJudge Pratt by a separate order. Status Conference set for 5/18/2018 at 09:30 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. (TMB) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

Dec. 1, 2017

Dec. 1, 2017

PACER
37

Submission of Signature Requirement re 35 Response in Opposition to Motion by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

PACER
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Plaintiffs' anticipated motion for preliminary injunction will be heard on March 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) in Courtroom 344, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, Indiana before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. The anticipated motion for preliminary injunction in case 1:17-cv-2897-TWP- MPB will be heard at the same time. The parties' witness and exhibit lists are due no later than March 2, 2018. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/4/2017. (Copy mailed to Christine A. Roussell) (MEJ) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

PACER
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REPLY in Support of Motion re 11 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant, filed by Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Vanderhulst, Joseph) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

Dec. 7, 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

PACER
40

MOTION for Leave to Submit Supplemental Authority, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rose, Gavin) (Entered: 12/17/2017)

Dec. 17, 2017

Dec. 17, 2017

RECAP
41

MOTION for Attorney(s) Stuart C. Naifeh to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4675373), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Stuart Naifeh, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 12/18/2017)

Dec. 18, 2017

Dec. 18, 2017

PACER
42

NOTICE of Appearance by Diana Lynn Moers Davis on behalf of Defendant CONNIE LAWSON. (Moers Davis, Diana) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
43

ORDER - 40 Motion for Leave to Submit Supplemental Authority is granted. See order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/19/2017. (MEJ) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

RECAP
44

ORDER granting 41 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Stuart C. Naifeh for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added. Copy sent to Counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 12/19/2017. (JRB) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

PACER
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, filed by J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER.(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 12/20/2017)

Dec. 20, 2017

Dec. 20, 2017

PACER
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Submission of supplemental authority in support of 11 Motion for Leave to Intervene, filed by Intervenor Defendant Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Vanderhulst, Joseph) Modified on 12/27/2017 (TRG). (Entered: 12/22/2017)

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 1/3/2018 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 1/2/2018.(TMB) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 2, 2018

PACER
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(Case Participants) NOTICE of Teleconference Call-in Information for 47 SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 1/3/2018 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Counsel are to call 888-675-2535 to participate in the conference. Callers will be required to enter Access Code 8417975 and Security Code 172897 before being connected to the conference call. Call-in information is to be used by COUNSEL ONLY. (TEXT-ENTRY: There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (TMB) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 2, 2018

PACER
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MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman: Status Conference held on 1/3/2018. Parties were represented by counsel. No further orders are entered at this time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. (TMB) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

Jan. 4, 2018

Jan. 4, 2018

PACER
50

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information. Consistent with Local Rule 5-3, Gavin Minor Rose hereby notifies the Clerk of the court of changed contact information. (Rose, Gavin) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

RECAP
51

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information. Consistent with Local Rule 5-3, Jan P. Mensz hereby notifies the Clerk of the court of changed contact information. (Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 01/08/2018)

Jan. 8, 2018

Jan. 8, 2018

PACER
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***PLEASE DISREGARD. WITHDRAWN BY 60 *** First MOTION for Extension of Time to 1/30/2018 to Respond to Discovery, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) Modified on 1/16/2018 (JRB). (Entered: 01/09/2018)

Jan. 9, 2018

Jan. 9, 2018

PACER
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SCHEDULING ORDER - Telephonic Discovery Conference set for 1/16/2018 at 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. The information needed to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by a separate notification. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 1/10/2018.(JRB) (Entered: 01/10/2018)

Jan. 10, 2018

Jan. 10, 2018

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to 3/7/2018 to File Preliminary Injunction Motion and Brief, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 01/11/2018)

Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

PACER
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(Case Participants) NOTICE of Teleconference Call-in Information for 53 SCHEDULING ORDER - Telephonic Discovery Conference set for 1/16/2018 at 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Counsel are to call 888-675-2535 to participate in the conference. Callers will be required to enter Access Code 6191969 and Security Code 173936 before being connected to the conference call. Call-in information is to be used by COUNSEL ONLY. (TEXT-ENTRY: There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (TMB) (Entered: 01/11/2018)

Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

PACER
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ORDER - 54 Motion for Extension of Time is granted. The Court notes that this matter remains scheduled March 9, 2018, for hearing on the anticipated motion for preliminary injunction. If the parties intend to move for a continuance, they should do so immediately. Plaintiffs are granted an extension of time to and including March 7, 2018, within which to file their preliminary injunction motion and brief. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 1/12/2018. (MEJ) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Continuance of Preliminary Injunction Hearing and to Modify Scheduling Orders, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lakin, Sophia) (Entered: 01/15/2018)

Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

PACER
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MOTION for Extension of Time to 01/26/2018, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 01/15/2018)

Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

PACER
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Joint MOTION to Vacate 53 Scheduling Order Setting Discovery Conference, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lakin, Sophia) (Entered: 01/16/2018)

Jan. 16, 2018

Jan. 16, 2018

RECAP
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ORDER granting 58 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery Requests to 1/26/17. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' request to withdraw their previous motion for additional time to respond to discovery is GRANTED, and 52 is hereby WITHDRAWN. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 1/16/2018. (JRB) Modified on 1/16/2018 (JRB). (Entered: 01/16/2018)

Jan. 16, 2018

Jan. 16, 2018

PACER
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ORDER granting 59 Motion to Vacate 1/16/18 Discovery Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 1/16/2018.(JRB) (Entered: 01/16/2018)

Jan. 16, 2018

Jan. 16, 2018

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Hunter on behalf of Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Hunter, Kyle) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

PACER
63

ORDER - 57 Motion for Continuance is granted. Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2018 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) in room #344, United States Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. See order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 1/17/2018. (MEJ) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Protective Order, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulated Protective Order)(Lakin, Sophia) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

Jan. 30, 2018

Jan. 30, 2018

PACER
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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER - SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 2/1/2018.(JRB) (Entered: 02/01/2018)

Feb. 1, 2018

Feb. 1, 2018

RECAP
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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information. Consistent with Local Rule 5-3, Kelly Suzanne Witte hereby notifies the Clerk of the court of changed contact information. (Thompson, Kelly) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

Feb. 6, 2018

Feb. 6, 2018

PACER
67

MOTION for Attorney(s) Kate Kennedy to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4761220), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Kate Kennedy, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

Feb. 20, 2018

Feb. 20, 2018

PACER
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MOTION for Attorney(s) L. Danielle Toaltoan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4761233), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - L. Danielle Toaltoan, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

Feb. 20, 2018

Feb. 20, 2018

PACER
69

ORDER granting 67 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Kate Kennedy for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added - Copy sent to Counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 2/21/2018. (JRB) (Entered: 02/21/2018)

Feb. 21, 2018

Feb. 21, 2018

PACER
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ORDER granting 68 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney L. Danielle Toaltoan for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added - copy sent to counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 2/21/2018. (JRB) (Entered: 02/21/2018)

Feb. 21, 2018

Feb. 21, 2018

PACER
71

ORDER denying 11 Motion to Intervene as Defendant - The Foundation may, however, participate in the case as amici curiae if it so wishes, and file amicus curiae briefs. SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 2/27/2018. (JRB) (Entered: 02/27/2018)

Feb. 27, 2018

Feb. 27, 2018

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to 3/8/2018, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

PACER
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ORDER - 72 Motion for Extension of Time is granted. Plaintiff is granted an extension of time to and including March 8, 2018, within which to file its preliminary injunction motion and brief. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 3/2/2018. (MEJ) (Entered: 03/02/2018)

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

PACER
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MOTION, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nussmeyer Deposition transcript, # 2 Exhibit Freeman Deposition transcript, # 3 Exhibit Mowery Deposition transcript, # 4 Exhibit King Deposition transcript, # 5 Exhibit Sheller Deposition transcript, # 6 Exhibit Toschlog Deposition transcript, # 7 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 16, # 8 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 17, # 9 Exhibit IN006396-6450, # 10 Exhibit IN031591-3160, # 11 Exhibit IN006283-88, # 12 Exhibit Nussmeyer Deposition Exhibit 35, # 13 Exhibit Spreadsheet with Matches by County, # 14 Exhibit IN006188-6228, # 15 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 23, # 16 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 25, # 17 Exhibit Order, # 18 Exhibit 060917 Notification Letter, # 19 Exhibit 071317 Notification Letter, # 20 Exhibit King Deposition Exhibit 26, # 21 Exhibit 031317 Email, # 22 Exhibit McDonald Declaration, # 23 Exhibit McDonald Vita, # 24 Exhibit Vaughn Affidavit)(Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

1 Exhibit Nussmeyer Deposition transcript

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2 Exhibit Freeman Deposition transcript

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3 Exhibit Mowery Deposition transcript

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4 Exhibit King Deposition transcript

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5 Exhibit Sheller Deposition transcript

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6 Exhibit Toschlog Deposition transcript

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7 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 16

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8 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 17

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9 Exhibit IN006396-6450

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10 Exhibit IN031591-3160

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11 Exhibit IN006283-88

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12 Exhibit Nussmeyer Deposition Exhibit 35

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13 Exhibit Spreadsheet with Matches by County

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14 Exhibit IN006188-6228

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15 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 23

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16 Exhibit Deposition Exhibit 25

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17 Exhibit Order

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18 Exhibit 060917 Notification Letter

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19 Exhibit 071317 Notification Letter

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20 Exhibit King Deposition Exhibit 26

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21 Exhibit 031317 Email

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22 Exhibit McDonald Declaration

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23 Exhibit McDonald Vita

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24 Exhibit Vaughn Affidavit

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March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Clearinghouse
75

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Rose, Gavin) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

Clearinghouse
76

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Preliminary Injunction Deadlines, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 04/10/2018)

April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018

PACER
77

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Richard Elliott on behalf of Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Elliott, Matthew) (Entered: 04/11/2018)

April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018

PACER
78

ORDER GRANTING 76 DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINES. Defendants are GRANTED an extension of time, up to and including April 12, 2018, in which to respond to Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, and Plaintiffs are granted until April 19, 2018, in which to reply in support of their motion. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 4/12/2018. (NAD) (Entered: 04/12/2018)

April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

PACER
79

RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - King deposition, # 2 Exhibit 2 - King declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Nussmeyer declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Sheller deposition, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Toshlog deposition, # 6 Exhibit 6- Freeman deposition, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Nussmeyer deposition, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Mowery deposition)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 04/12/2018)

April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Clearinghouse
80

NOTICE of Appearance by John Henry Goth on behalf of Miscellaneous Warrick County, Indiana. (Goth, John) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

PACER
81

NOTICE of Appearance by Todd I. Glass on behalf of Miscellaneous Warrick County, Indiana. (Glass, Todd) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

PACER
82

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Warrick County, Indiana identifying Other Affiliate Warrick County Voter Registration Board for Warrick County, Indiana.. (Glass, Todd) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

PACER
83

MOTION to Quash Subpoena to Produce Records, filed by Miscellaneous Warrick County, Indiana. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil Action issued 03/22/18 to Warrick County Voter Registration Board, # 2 Exhibit B - Letter from M. Jedreski dated April 9, 2018, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Quash)(Glass, Todd) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

RECAP
84

NOTICE of Errata, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA, re 74 MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/19/2018)

April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

PACER
85

REPLY in Support of Motion re 74 MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 75 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/19/2018)

April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

PACER
86

AFFIDAVIT in Support of Reply in Support of Motion re 74 MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/19/2018)

April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

PACER
87

Witness List and Exhibit List, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2018)

April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018

PACER
88

Exhibit List and witness list, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 04/25/2018)

April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018

PACER
89

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support as Amici Curiae, filed by Intervenor Defendant PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION. (Vanderhulst, Joseph) (Entered: 04/26/2018)

April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018

PACER
90

MOTION for Attorney(s) Chiraag Bains to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-4865228), filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification of Chiraag Bains, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mensz, Jan) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

PACER
91

NOTICE of Filing by J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of King, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Nussmeyer) (Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

PACER
92

NOTICE of Errata, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA, re 85 Reply in Support of Motion, 74 MOTION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-1, # 2 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-2, # 3 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-3, # 4 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-4, # 5 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-5, # 6 Exhibit corrected dkt 74-6, # 7 Exhibit corrected dkt 85-2) (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

RECAP
93

RESPONSE to Motion re 83 MOTION to Quash Subpoena to Produce Records, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

PACER
94

AFFIDAVIT in Support of Response in Opposition to Motion re 83 MOTION to Quash Subpoena to Produce Records ISO Non-Opposition, filed by Plaintiff COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. (Jedreski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

PACER
95

MINUTE ENTRY for motion hearing held before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 5/2/2018: Parties appeared by counsel. Argument heard re 75 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by COMMON CAUSE INDIANA. This matter was taken under advisement. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. (Court Reporter David Moxley.)(TRG) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

RECAP
96

ORDER granting 90 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Chiraag Bains for COMMON CAUSE INDIANA added - Copy sent to Pro Hac Counsel via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 5/3/2018. (JRB) (Entered: 05/03/2018)

May 3, 2018

May 3, 2018

PACER
97

ORDER - It has come to the Court's attention that attorneys Christine A. Roussell and L. Danielle Toaltoan are not registered as a Filing User with this Court's Electronic Case Filing System as required by Local Rule 5-3. Attorneys Roussell and Toaltoan shall comply with Local Rule 5-3 within fourteen days of this entry. Failure to register could result in the revocation of admission pro hac vice. Copies to counsel per distribution list. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 5/4/2018.(NAD) (Entered: 05/04/2018)

May 4, 2018

May 4, 2018

RECAP
98

ORDER denying as moot 83 Motion to Quash Subpoenas - SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 5/11/2018. (JRB) (Entered: 05/11/2018)

May 11, 2018

May 11, 2018

RECAP
99

Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference, filed by Defendants J. BRADLEY KING, CONNIE LAWSON, ANGELA NUSSMEYER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Garn, Jefferson) (Entered: 05/16/2018)

May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018

PACER
100

ORDER granting 99 Motion to Continue Status Conference. The Telephonic Status Conference set for 5/18/2018 is hereby VACATED and RESET to 7/20/2018 at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew P. Brookman on 5/17/2018.(TMB) (Entered: 05/17/2018)

May 17, 2018

May 17, 2018

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory: Indiana

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 27, 2017

Closing Date: Nov. 2, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Common Cause Indiana is the Indiana affiliate of Common Cause, a national non-profit, nonpartisan grassroots organization that advocates in favor of ethics, good government, campaign finance reform, constitutional law, and the elimination of barriers to voting. The organization has approximately 12,000 members who live and vote in Indiana.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Connie Lawson (Indiana Secretary of State); J. Bradley King (Co-director of the Indiana Election Division); and Angela M. Nussmeyer (Co-director of the Indiana Election Division), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

National Voter Registration Act ("Motor Voter law"), 52 U.S.C. § 20501 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: Attorney's fees (in an undisclosed settled amount)

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

Voter registration rules