Case: Georgia NAACP v. State of Georgia

Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. State of Georgia

Common Cause v. Raffensperger

Common Cause v. Raffensperger

Common Cause v. Raffensperger

Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. State of Georgia

Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. State of Georgia

COMPLAINT filed by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc.. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11487605) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Appendix 1, # 2 Appendix 1, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(adg) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 01/03/2022)

1 Notice of Filing Appendix 1

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2 Appendix 1

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (adg) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

ORDER referring this matter to the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit so that he may appoint a three-judge panel. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/03/2022. (pdw) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 1 Complaint and 3 Order: copies transmitted via email to Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals by chambers staff. (pdw)

Electronic Summons Issued as to State of Georgia. (adg) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Brian Kemp. (adg) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Raffensperger. (adg) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

Order Designating Three-Judge Court Judge Steven D. Grimberg and Circuit Judge Elizabeth L. Branch to serve with Judge Steve C. Jones. Signed by Chief Judge William H. Pryor, Jr. on 01/04/2022. (rvb) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

ORDER setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to follow by separate notice.) The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY,JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues (set forth herein.) Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 01/06/2022. (pdw) (Entered: 01/06/2022)

Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: RULE 16 CONFERENCE set for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom before Judge Steve C. Jones, Judge Elizabeth Branch, and Judge Steven Grimberg. Connection Instructions: Topic: Rule 16 Conference: 1:21-cv-05337-SCJ; 1:21-cv-05338-SCJ-SDG-ELB; and 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1605120572 Passcode: 851671 Or One tap mobile : US: +16692545252,,1605120572#,,,,*851671# or +16468287666,,1605120572#,,,,*851671# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590 Webinar ID: 160 512 0572 Passcode: 851671 International numbers available: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/abdGvu42dG Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 160 512 0572 Passcode: 851671 SIP: 1605120572@sip.zoomgov.com Passcode: 851671 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (pdw)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Jacoutot, Bryan) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Paradise, Loree Anne) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Frank B. Strickland on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Strickland, Frank) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504484).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/08/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Keith Harrison Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504485).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/08/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504486).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/08/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504487).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/08/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Jon Greenbaum Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11505803).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Order

APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11507088).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/10/2022)

(FILED IN ERROR) ORDER setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to follow by separate notice.) The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY,JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues (set forth herein.) Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/10/2022. (pdw) Modified on 1/11/2022 to note this order was filed in the wrong case and has been re-docketed in the correct case, 1:22-CV-90-ELB-SCJ-SDG (ddm). (Entered: 01/10/2022)

DOCKET ORDER AMENDING 9 Order setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to remain as previously noticed). The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues set forth in the Courts prior order at Doc. No. 9 after conferring with the parties in 1:21-cv-05337-SCJ; 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ; and 1:22-cv-00090-ELB-SCJ-SDG. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/10/2022. (pdw)

Notification of Docket Correction

Notification of Docket Correction re 19 Order. This document was incorrectly filed in this civil action. This order will be docketed in the correct civil action, number 1:22-CV-00090- ELB-SCJ-SDG. (ddm)

STATUS REPORT Defendants' Status Report by Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 2022 Election Calendar, # 2 Exhibit B - Letter from B. Evans regarding redistricting)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

1 Exhibit A - 2022 Election Calendar

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2 Exhibit B - Letter from B. Evans regarding redistricting

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STATUS REPORT IN ADVANCE OF RULE 16 CONFERENCE by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steve C. Jones, Judge Elizabeth Branch, and Judge Steven Grimberg: Rule 16 conference held via Zoom in Alpha Phi Alpha v. Raffensperger, 1:21-cv-5337-SCJ; Georgia State Conference of the NAACP et al v. State of Georgia, 1:21-cv-05338-SCJ-SDG-ELB; Pendergrass v. Raffensperger, 1:21-CV-5339-SCJ; Common Cause et al v. Raffensperger, 1:22-cv-00090-SCJ-SDG-ELB; Grant v. Raffensperger, 1:22-CV-0122-SCJ. (Court Reporter Viola Zbrowski)(pdw) (Entered: 02/07/2022)

RETURN of 13 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504484). to attorney for correction re:form. (gas)

RETURN of 14 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith Harrison Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504485). to attorney for correction re: form. (gas)

RETURN of 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504486). to attorney for correction re:form. (gas)

RETURN of 16 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504487). to attorney for correction re: form. (gas)

NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 01/13/2022)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 17 APPLICATION for Admission of Jon Greenbaum Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11505803). Attorney Jon M. Greenbaum added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (cdg)

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

RETURN of 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11507088). to attorney for correction RE: Form. (cdg)

NOTICE by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP of Withdrawal of Counsel, Esperanza Segarra. (Kastorf, Kurt) Modified on 1/18/2022 to edit docket text (ddm). (Entered: 01/14/2022)

ORDER granting 17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jon Greenbaum. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/18/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/19/2022)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 25 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Ezra David Rosenberg added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (cdg)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Keith J. Harrison Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Shira Liu Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548717).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Raija Horstman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548795).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548805).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2022)

ORDER granting 25 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ezra David Rosenberg. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/27/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 01/27/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/28/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER. See Order for specific dates and deadlines. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/1/2022. (ddm) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 26 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Astor H. L. Heaven added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 27 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Toni Michelle Jackson added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 28 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith J. Harrison Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Keith J. Harrison added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 29 APPLICATION for Admission of Shira Liu Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548717).. Attorney Shira Liu added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 30 APPLICATION for Admission of Raija Horstman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548795).. Attorney Raija Horstman added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

RETURN of 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Party not listed on form and format. (nmb)

RETURN of 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548805). to attorney for correction re: Unable to Confirm Bar Membership. (nmb)

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

ORDER granting 26 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Astor H.L. Heaven. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER granting 27 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Toni Michelle Jackson. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER granting 28 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Keith J. Harrison. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER granting 29 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Shira Liu Pro. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER granting 30 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Raija Horstman. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER CONSOLIDATING Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, et al. v. State of Georgia, et al., 1:21-cv-5338-ELB-SCJ-SDG and Common Cause, et al. v. Raffensperger, et al., 1:22-cv-00090-ELB-SCJ-SDG pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42 and in the exercise of the Court's discretion. The above-stated cases are hereby consolidated for all purposes, including discovery and trial. The Clerk is DIRECTED to designate both cases as related/member cases on CM/ECF. For the time being, the cases will maintain separate identities and the parties shall continue to file under the two respective civil action numbers for the particular case at issue, using that case's existing caption/case style; however, for all joint matters (or matters that will affect both cases), the parties shall file in both cases using the above-stated dual caption/case style so that the matter is docketed in both cases. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 02/03/2022. (ddm) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/03/2022)

ORDER granting 41 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 2/7/2022 -2/14/2022 at 9:00 AM: aptops, tablets, and/or cellular telephones that may contain cameras, including iPhones, Androids, or other smart phones/personal digital assistants (PDAs): Kurt Kastorf, Keith Harrison, Toni Michelle Jackson, Astor H. L. Heaven, Shira Liu, and Jacob Canter. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/04/2022. (pdw) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Jacob Canter added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb)

ORDER granting 42 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jacob Canter. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/10/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 02/10/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/28/2022)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 46 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Julie Marie Houk added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (cdg)

MOTION to Dismiss with Brief In Support by Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A - Order in Ark. State Conf. of the NAACP v. Ark. Board of Apportionment)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

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ORDER granting 46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Julie Marie Houk. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 3/14/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

ORDER granting 49 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. The deadline for Plaintiffs to respond to the Motion to Dismiss or Amend the Complaint is extended to March 30, 2022. The Scheduling Order 34, issued by this Court on February 1, 2022, remains in place. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 03/16/2022. (ddm) (Entered: 03/16/2022)

APPLICATION for Admission of LaTonya Sims Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11685374).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 03/25/2022)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, as to Brad Raffensperger. (Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint returned unexecuted as to State of Georgia. (Kastorf, Kurt) Modified on 3/28/2022 to edit docket entry (ddm). (Entered: 03/25/2022)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, as to Brian Kemp. (Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

Return of Service Executed Brian Kemp served on 2/11/2022, answer due 3/4/2022; Brad Raffensperger served on 2/11/2022, answer due 3/4/2022. (ddm)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 51 APPLICATION for Admission of LaTonya Sims Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11685374).. Attorney LaTonya Sims added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (gas)

ORDER granting 51 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of LaTonya Sims. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 3/30/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw) (Entered: 03/30/2022)

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Brief in Support of Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1: Proposed Amended Complaint, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2: Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 03/30/2022)

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 2: Proposed Order

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RESPONSE re 56 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

Submission of 47 MOTION to Dismiss to District Judge Steve C. Jones. (pdw)

ORDER granting 56 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and denying as moot 47 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. The Clerk is directed to separately docket Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint [56-2] as the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 05/10/2022. (ddm) (Entered: 05/10/2022)

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia filed by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, Inc., Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc..(ddm) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 05/10/2022)

JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Requests for Production by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP.(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Initial Disclosures by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP.(Kastorf, Kurt) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Scheduling Conference set for 5/24/2022 at 11:30 AM before Judge Steve C. Jones. Connection Instructions: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1614025122 Passcode: 125751 Or One tap mobile : US: +16692545252,,1614025122#,,,,*125751# or +16468287666,,1614025122#,,,,*125751# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590 Webinar ID: 161 402 5122 Passcode: 125751 International numbers available: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/adSkPUhbyk Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 161 402 5122 Passcode: 125751 SIP: 1614025122@sip.zoomgov.com Passcode: 125751 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (pdw)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/20/2022)

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Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 6/13/22 - 6/24/22; 6/27/22 - 7/1/22; 7/5/22 - 7/15/22, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

COURT'S NOTICE re: Notice of Zoom Scheduling Conference set for 5/24/2022 at 11:30 AM before Judge Steve C. Jones. This matter will commence instead at 1:30 PM. Connection instructions remain the same. (pdw)