Case: The City of Greensboro v. Guilford County Board of Elections

The City of Greensboro v. The Guilford County Board of Elections

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0418-1733454.), filed by SANDRA SELF KORITZ, JOYCE JOHNSON, CHARLI MAE SYKES, LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, NELSON JOHNSON, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Session Law 2015-138, # 2 Exhibit B Legislative Agenda June 10, 2015, # 3 Exhibit C Senate Bill 36 Map of Proposed Districts)(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

1 Exhibit A Session Law 2015-138

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2 Exhibit B Legislative Agenda June 10, 2015

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3 Exhibit C Senate Bill 36 Map of Proposed Districts

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney JIM W. PHILLIPS, JR on behalf of Plaintiff THE CITY OF GREENSBORO (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. Responses due by 8/6/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

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BRIEF re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney JULIA C. AMBROSE on behalf of Plaintiff THE CITY OF GREENSBORO (AMBROSE, JULIA) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney DANIEL F. E. SMITH on behalf of Plaintiff THE CITY OF GREENSBORO (SMITH, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. Responses due by 8/6/2015 (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

BRIEF re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION OF FEDERICK G. MCBRIDE filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A Curriculum Vitae, # 2 Appendix B District Assignments, # 3 Appendix C Maps, # 4 Appendix D Population Deviations, # 5 Appendix E Race, Ethnicity and Deviations)(PHILLIPS, JIM) Modified on 7/14/2015 per the request of filer. (Coyne, Michelle). (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Yvonne Johnson filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Nancy Hoffman filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Joyce Johnson filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Lewis Brandon filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Richard Alan Koritz filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Charli Mae Sykes filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 15 Declaration, 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 9 Declaration,, 8 Brief, 10 Declaration, 13 Declaration, 11 Declaration, 1 Complaint, 2 Notice of Appearance, 5 Notice of Appearance, 14 Declaration, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 12 Declaration, 4 Brief, 6 Notice of Appearance (PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

Brief

CASE REFERRED to Mediation pursuant to Local Rule 83.9b of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of this Court. Please go to our website under Attorney Information for a list of mediators which must be served on all parties. (Coyne, Michelle)

Case Referred to Mediation

Motions Submitted

Telephone Conference

Summons Issued as to GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

Notice of Right to Consent. Counsel shall serve the attached form on all parties. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney ANITA S. EARLS on behalf of Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES (EARLS, ANITA) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 18 Notice of Right to Consent, 17 Summons Issued (SMITH, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

Motions Submitted: 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Sanders, Marlene)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by GEORGE HARTZMAN. Responses due by 8/7/2015. (Coyne, Michelle) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/23/2015: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief) (Israel, Lisa). (Entered: 07/14/2015)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES: Telephone Conference held on 7/14/2015 re: 3 . Daniel Smith, Julia Ambrose, Jim Phillips, Tim Carruthers participated on behalf of Plaintiff, City of Greensboro, Mark Payne and Matthew Turcolla participated on behalf of the Board of Elections and Anita Earls participated on behalf of plaintiffs Lewis Brandon, Joyce Johnson, Nelson Johnson, Richard Koritz, Sandra Koritz and Charli Sykes and Assistant Attorney General Grayson Kelley also participated. The Court will hold open the motion for Temporary Restraining Order to allow for briefing and, if the Court's trial schedule permits, a hearing. Plaintiff's may file a supplemental brief on remedy by 7/17/15 at 3:00 p.m. Defendant may file a brief no later than 7/20/15 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff may file a reply brief no later than 7/21/15 at 6:00 p.m. If the Court's trial schedule permits, a hearing will be held on Thursday, 7/23/15, at 9:30 a.m., in Greensboro, Courtroom 3. (Court Reporter Joe Armstrong.) (Sanders, Marlene)

ORDER signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 07/14/2015; that: 1. The Court will hold open the motion for temporary restraining order to allow for briefing and, tentatively, a hearing. 2. The plaintiffs may file a supplemental brief clarifying the remedy they seek no later than July 17, 2015, at 3 p.m. 3. The defendant and the Attorney General may each file a brief in response to the motion for TRO no later than July 20, 2015, at 9 a.m. 4. Plaintiffs may file a reply brief no later than July 21, at 6 p.m. 5. If the Court's trial schedule permits and the Court finds it necessary after reviewing the briefs, a hearing will be held on Thursday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m. 6. The Clerk shall email a copy of this Order to the County Attorney and to Mr. Kelly in the Attorney General's office at the email addresses provided in the Certificate of Service at Doc. 16 . (Garland, Leah) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

Set Motion Hearings re: 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order: Motion Hearing set for 7/23/2015 09:30 AM in Greensboro Courtroom #3 before JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Garland, Leah)

Set/Reset Motion and R and R Deadlines/Hearings

Motions Submitted

Motions Submitted: 21 MOTION for Leave to file Amicus Brief to JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Sanders, Marlene)

Supplemental BRIEF re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed TRO), # 2 Exhibit B (Fourth Circuit Order), # 3 Exhibit C (2015 Filing Schedule), # 4 Exhibit D (2015 Offices), # 5 Exhibit E (2015 Fee Schedule))(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/17/2015)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE ON GOVERNMENT as to GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS served on 7/20/2015, answer due 9/18/2015. as to J. Mark Payne (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney JOHN MARK PAYNE on behalf of Defendant GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

Defendant's BRIEF In Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction. (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

ORDER signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 07/20/2015. This matter is before the Court on the plaintiffs' Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (Docs. 3, 7 .) A hearing on the motion for temporary restraining order has been tentatively set for Thursday, July 23. (Doc. 23 .) Because of the timing issues identified by the Guilford County Board of Elections in its response to the plaintiffs' motions, (Doc. 27 ), the Court proposes to hear both motions at the July 23 hearing. To that end, the parties may file any additional affidavits no later than Wednesday, July 22, at noon. 1 Counsel for the parties are directed to appear on July 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 3 in Greensboro. The Court expects to limit the hearing to legal argument. If the plaintiffs object to any of the factual representations concerning election logistics and costs made by the County Board of Elections in the last paragraph of its brief, (Doc. 27 ), beginning on page 10 and carrying over to page 11, they shall file a specific written objection no later than July 21 at 6 p.m. and should support the objection with an affidavit or affidavits filed no later than July 22 at noon. In the absence of such an objection, the Court is prepared to accept those factual representations for purposes of the pending motions. The Court further directs the plaintiffs to include in their reply brief a discussion of whether the State Board of Elections or the State of North Carolina is a required party, and, if not, what representative of the state would be a feasible party. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 19.(Taylor, Abby) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

ORDER signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 07/21/2015 DENYING 21 Motion for Leave to file amicus brief. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

AFFIDAVIT re 27 Brief of Charles C. Collicutt filed by Defendant GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, to Response to 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--Wright Appellee Brief, # 2 Exhibit B--Correspondence with Attorney General, # 3 Exhibit C--Election Results, # 4 Exhibit D--Voter Information, # 5 Exhibit E--Map of H263 Voting Districts, # 6 Exhibit F--Precinct Map Book Excerpt, # 7 Exhibit G--General Assembly Statistics, # 8 Exhibit H--General Assembly Record of H263 Votes)(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

DECLARATION of Jayant P Joshi filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--H 263 History, # 2 Exhibit B--S 36 History)(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

***FILED IN ERROR***DECLARATION of Mayor Nancy Vaughan filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--Seven District Map and Proposed Committee Substitute Bill, # 2 Exhibit B--Conference Committee Map)(PHILLIPS, JIM) Modified on 7/22/2015 to mark Filed in Error and to remove from public access. Attorney to re-file corrected document. (Garland, Leah) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

DECLARATION of MAYOR NANCY VAUGHAN filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--Seven District Map and Committee Substitute Bill, # 2 Exhibit B--Conference Committee Map)(PHILLIPS, JIM) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES: Attorney(s) Jim Phillips, Jr., Daniel Smith, and Anita S. Earls appeared as counsel for plaintiffs. Attorney John Mark Payne appeared as counsel for the defendant.Motion Hearing held on 7/23/2015 re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by JOYCE JOHNSON, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, CHARLI MAE SYKES, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, NELSON JOHNSON, LEWIS A. BRANDON, III and 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOYCE JOHNSON, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, CHARLI MAE SYKES, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, NELSON JOHNSON, LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, (Court Reporter Lori Russell.) (Winchester, Robin)

Motion Hearing

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 7/23/2015. The Motion for Preliminary Injunction, (Doc. 7 ), is GRANTED to the extent stated herein. The Court reserves ruling on the motion, (Doc. 7 ), to the extent it is based on the one person, one vote claim. The Court will enter a separate Order enjoining enforcement of the Act as to the City of Greensboro by the defendant. The Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, (Doc. 3 ), is DENIED as moot. (Daniel, J) (Entered: 07/23/2015)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 7/23/2015. For the reasons stated in its Memorandum Opinion as supplemented and summarized here, the Court GRANTS the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction, (Doc. 7 ), and hereby ORDERS: 1. The defendant and its agents, officers, and employees are enjoined from enforcing, implementing, or giving any effect to Session Law 2015-138 in its entirety as it concerns municipal elections in Greensboro, except as specifically stated herein. 2. Elections for Greensboro City Council will take place using the electoral districts, method of election, and form of government that existed prior to the enactment of Session Law 2015-138. Specifically, five (5) council members will be elected to each represent a single district as those districts existed on July 1, 2015, three (3) council members will be elected at-large, and the mayor will be elected at-large. Terms will last for two (2) years. Elections will proceed under the nonpartisan primary and election method of voting set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-294. 3. The filing period for elections for Greensboro City Council will open at 12:00 P.M. on July 27, 2015, and close at 12:00 P.M. on August 7, 2015. 4. Pursuant to Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court requires that the plaintiffs give security in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in connection with this Order. 5. This Order is subject to reconsideration upon motion by the defendant or under other appropriate circumstances. 6. To insure that this case is resolved well in advance of the 2017 municipal elections, the Magistrate Judge will enter appropriate scheduling orders concerning discovery, dispositive motions, and trial so that the entire process is completed no later than November 30, 2016. To ensure this schedule is met, the Court is likely to shorten briefing schedules as to any non-dispositive motions and is unlikely to grant extensions of time on dispositive motions. (Daniel, J) (Entered: 07/23/2015)

Receipt of Funds in the amount of $ $100.00. Security Deposit. Receipt No.: NCM030318. (Coyne, Michelle)

Receipt of Funds

MOTION to Intervene by Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER, EARL JONES. Responses due by 9/18/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Answer, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Interven, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Melvin Alston, # 4 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss, # 5 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Dismiss)(SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

1 Exhibit Proposed Answer

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2 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Interven

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Melvin Alston

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4 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss

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5 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Dismiss

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney BENTON G. SAWREY on behalf of Movants Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

BRIEF re 37 MOTION to Intervene by Movants Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER filed by Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Motions Submitted: 37 MOTION to Intervene to JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Sanders, Marlene)

Motions Submitted

Motions No Longer Submitted

Motions No Longer Submitted 37 MOTION to Intervene (Sanders, Marlene)

STANDARD ORDER issued by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 9/1/15. (Sanders, Marlene) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

Amended MOTION to Intervene by Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. Responses due by 9/28/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Melvin Alston, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Answer, # 3 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Intervene, # 4 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss, # 5 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Dismiss)(SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Melvin Alston

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2 Exhibit Proposed Answer

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3 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Intervene

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4 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss

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5 Exhibit Memorandum on Motion to Dismiss

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BRIEF re 41 Amended MOTION to Intervene by Movants Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER filed by Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney BENTON G. SAWREY on behalf of Movants Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time by GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. Responses due by 10/19/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Answer and Affirmative Defenses, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 09/25/2015)

Defendant's BRIEF re 44 MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time . (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 09/25/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney ALLISON JEAN RIGGS on behalf of Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES (RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 09/28/2015)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 Amended MOTION to Intervene (of Individual Plaintiffs) filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES. Replies due by 10/16/2015. (RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 09/28/2015)

TEXT ORDER granting 44 Motion for Leave to File Answer Out of Time. The Board of Elections shall file its Answer no later within five business days of the date of this Order. Signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on October 13, 2015. (EAGLES, CATHERINE) (Entered: 10/13/2015)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

REPLY, filed by Movants Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER, to Response to 41 Amended MOTION to Intervene, 37 MOTION to Intervene filed by Melvin Alston, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Technical Corrections Bill, # 2 Exhibit Letter from Attorney General)(SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 10/13/2015)

Defendant's ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. (PAYNE, JOHN) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Reset Answer Deadline as to GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. Answer due 10/19/2015. (Coyne, Michelle)

Motions Submitted: 41 Amended MOTION to Intervene, 37 MOTION to Intervene to JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Sanders, Marlene)

Motions Submitted

NOTICE of Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing: Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing set for 12/16/2015 09:30 AM in Durham Courtroom #1 before MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER. (Garrett, Kim) (Entered: 10/19/2015)

Consent MOTION to Alter Date for Pretrial Conference by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES. Responses due by 11/16/2015 (RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 10/22/2015)

Motions Referred: RE: 52 Consent MOTION to Alter Date for Pretrial Conference, to MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER (Garrett, Kim)

Motions Referred

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

TEXT ORDER granting 52 Motion to Continue Initial Pretrial Conference. The Initial Pretrial Conference shall be continued to January 20, 2016. Issued by MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER on 10/27/2015. (Lee, Pedra)

ORDER signed by JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES on 10/30/2015 GRANTING 41 Motion to Intervene. It is ORDERED that the movants' amended motion to intervene 41, is GRANTED. The movants are aligned as defendants. The movants shall file their answer no later than November 7. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by MELVIN ALSTON, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 11/06/2015)

NOTICE of RESCHEDULING Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing: Initial Pretrial Conference Hearing reset for 12/22/2015 09:30 AM in Durham Courtroom #1 before MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER. (Garrett, Kim) (Entered: 11/10/2015)

Rule 26(f) Report (Joint) filed by all parties by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO.(RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Motions Referred: RE: 56 Rule 26(f) Report (Joint) filed by all parties, to MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER (Garrett, Kim)

Motions Referred

ORDER granting 56 RULE 26F (JOINT)signed by Magistrate Judge Joe L. Webster on 12/18/2016. Plaintiffs Amended Pleadings due by 1/8/2016. Defendants Amended Pleadings due by 1/15/2016. Discovery due by 4/22/2016. Joinder of Parties for Plaintiff due by 1/8/2016. Joinder of Parties for Defendant due by 1/15/2016. Dispositive motions due by 6/3/2016. Trial is expected to take 2 days. A jury trial has not been demanded. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

MEDIATION SCHEDULING ORDER ; Selection of Mediator due by 1/14/2016. Mediation due by 4/22/2016.Gammon, Cheryl)

Mediation Scheduling Order

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL on behalf of Plaintiff THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. D. BRYAN STARRETT, JR is substituted as counsel for Plaintiff. Attorney DANIEL F. E. SMITH terminated. (STARRETT, D.) (Entered: 01/07/2016)

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiffs LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO re 59 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. (RIGGS, ALLISON) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

Set Response deadline re 59 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Responses due by 2/1/2016. (Coyne, Michelle)

Set/Reset Motion and R and R Deadlines/Hearings

MOTION for Joinder OF NECESSARY PARTIES, MOTION to Dismiss for FAILURE TO JOIN NECESSARY PARTY by MELVIN ALSTON, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. Responses due by 2/8/2016 (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

MEMORANDUM filed by Defendants MELVIN ALSTON, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER re 61 MOTION for Joinder OF NECESSARY PARTIES MOTION to Dismiss for FAILURE TO JOIN NECESSARY PARTY filed by MELVIN ALSTON, JEAN BROWN, HURLEY DERRICKSON, STEPHEN GOLIMOWSKI, WAYNE GOODSON, EARL JONES, SHARON KASICA, JIM KEE, WILLIAM CLARK PORTER. (SAWREY, BENTON) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 61 MOTION for Joinder OF NECESSARY PARTIES MOTION to Dismiss for FAILURE TO JOIN NECESSARY PARTY filed by LEWIS A. BRANDON, III, JOYCE JOHNSON, NELSON JOHNSON, RICHARD ALAN KORITZ, SANDRA SELF KORITZ, CHARLI MAE SYKES, THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. Replies due by 2/25/2016. (STARRETT, D.) (Entered: 02/08/2016)

Motions Submitted: 59 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint to JUDGE CATHERINE C. EAGLES. (Sanders, Marlene)

Motions Submitted

Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines

ORDER signed by Judge Catherine C. Eagles on 02/10/2016. IT IS ORDERED that the Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint 59 is GRANTED; Plaintiffs shall file their Amended Complaint within three business days; and that the defendants and defendant-intervenors have 20 days from filing of the Amended Complaint to file their Amended Answers. (Coyne, Michelle) (Entered: 02/10/2016)