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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Adia Winfrey, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Shalela Dowdy.(DNW) (Entered: 11/16/2021)
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Nov. 16, 2021
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Nov. 16, 2021
Clearinghouse
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ORDER - The parties are ORDERED to simultaneously file briefs on or before 12:00 PM, CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021, that explain and support their positions on (1) the question whether a three-judge panel appointed under 28 U.S.C. ยง 2284 has jurisdiction to hear both the Voting Rights Act claims and the constitutional claims asserted in this action, see Doc. 1, and (2) the question whether this matter should be consolidated with Singleton v. Merrill, Case No. 21-cv-1291-AMM, in whole or in part. Counsel for plaintiffs are ORDERED to immediately inform counsel for the defendants of this order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/16/2021. (KEK) (Entered: 11/16/2021)
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Nov. 16, 2021
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Nov. 16, 2021
RECAP
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Adia Winfrey, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Shalela Dowdy. Jim McClendon waiver sent on 11/15/2021, answer due 1/14/2022; Chris Pringle waiver sent on 11/15/2021, answer due 1/14/2022. (Lawsen, Nicki) (Entered: 11/16/2021)
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Nov. 16, 2021
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Nov. 16, 2021
PACER
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4
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Adia Winfrey, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Shalela Dowdy. John Merrill waiver sent on 11/16/2021, answer due 1/15/2022. (Lawsen, Nicki) (Entered: 11/16/2021)
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Nov. 16, 2021
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Nov. 16, 2021
PACER
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5
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Davin Rosborough and Julie A. Ebenstein by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Davin Rosborough, # 2 Declaration of Julie A. Ebenstein)(Faulks, LaTisha) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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6
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NOTICE of Appearance by James W Davis on behalf of John Merrill (Davis, James) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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7
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NOTICE of Appearance by Misty Shawn Fairbanks Messick on behalf of John Merrill (Messick, Misty) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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8
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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Reid Harris on behalf of John Merrill (Harris, Andrew) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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9
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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Barrett Bowdre on behalf of John Merrill (Bowdre, Alexander) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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10
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NOTICE of Appearance by Edmund Gerard LaCour on behalf of John Merrill (LaCour, Edmund) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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11
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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Matthew Seiss on behalf of John Merrill (Seiss, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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12
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NOTICE of Appearance by J Dorman Walker on behalf of Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle (Walker, J) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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13
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by John Merrill. filed by John Merrill (Davis, James) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3964220(B4601117000). (Faulks, LaTisha) Modified on 11/18/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3964225(B4601117001). (Faulks, LaTisha) Modified on 11/18/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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14
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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Alexander Wilson on behalf of John Merrill (Wilson, Thomas) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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15
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NOTICE of Appearance by Brenton Merrill Smith on behalf of John Merrill (Smith, Brenton) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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16
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Brief re 2 Order,, Plaintiffs' Positions on Jurisdiction and Consolidation. (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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17
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Brief re 2 Order,, filed by John Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(LaCour, Edmund) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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18
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Brief re 2 Order,, Plaintiffs' Positions on Jurisdiction and Consolidation (Replacement Brief). (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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19
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NOTICE by John Merrill Notice of Filing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Status Conference)(Davis, James) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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20
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Davin Rosborough and Julie Ebenstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 5, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/18/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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21
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MOTION to Dismiss or Join Necessary Parties by John Merrill. (LaCour, Edmund) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
RECAP
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Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number 1126-3964775(B4601117018). related document 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Adia Winfrey, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Shalela Dowdy.(DNW). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 11/18/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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22
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ORDER. The clerk shall transmit this order and a copy of the complaint to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, regarding empaneling a Three-Judge Panel. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/18/2021. ** a copy of this order and the complaint have been emailed to Chief Judge Pryor, this date. (FNC) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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23
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ORDER DESIGNATION OF THREE-JUDGE COURT: I hereby designate District Judge Terry F. Moorer and Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus to serve with the requesting judge, Judge Manasco, as members of the three-judge court to hear and decide the action. Signed by Judge William H. Pryor Jr. on 11/18/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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24
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Blayne Thompson by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing
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2 Exhibit B-Declaration
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965029 (B4601117024). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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25
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jessica Ellsworth by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965033 (B4601117025). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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26
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David Dunn by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965035 (B4601117026). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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27
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael L. Turrill by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965037 (B4601117027). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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28
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Harmony Gbe by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965039 (B4601117028). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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29
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Shelita Stewart by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration)(Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965041 (B4601117029). (Jackson, Sidney) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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30
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Leah Aden, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Stuart Naifeh, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Deuel Ross)(Lawsen, Nicki) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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31
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ORDER Rule 16 Conference set for 11/23/2021 10:00 AM CST. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11-18-2021. (TGC) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965053 (B4601117032). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 18, 2021
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Nov. 18, 2021
PACER
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32
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Blayne Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 24, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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33
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Jessica Ellsworth to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 25, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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34
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for David Dunn to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 26, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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35
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Michael Turrill to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 27, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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36
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Harmony Gbe to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 28, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Shelita Stewart to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 29, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965104 (B4601117035). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3965107 (B4601117036). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 11/19/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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38
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Leah Aden, Stuart Naifeh and Deuel Ross to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 30, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/19/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
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Nov. 19, 2021
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Nov. 19, 2021
PACER
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39
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STATUS REPORT re: Doc. 31 by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey (Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
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Nov. 22, 2021
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Nov. 22, 2021
PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Circuit Judge Marcus, and Judges Manasco and Moorer: Scheduling Conference held on 11/23/2021 by Zoom. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
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Nov. 23, 2021
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Nov. 23, 2021
PACER
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40
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ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR CONSOLIDATION AND JOINDER, AND SCHEDULING ORDER, Before MARCUS, Circuit Judge, MANASCO and MOORER, District Judges, The motion to consolidate is GRANTED insofar as Singleton and Milligan are consolidated for the limited purposes of preliminary injunction discovery and a preliminary injunction hearing; the court RESERVES RULING on the motion for further consolidation of Singleton and Milligan; the motion for consolidation to include Caster is DENIED at this time; the motion to join or dismiss is DENIED at this time; and a scheduling order is SET. On or before DECEMBER 7, 2021, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall file a joint statement of facts that are stipulated for purposes of preliminary injunction proceedings. The Milligan plaintiffs shall file their motion for preliminary injunctive relief on or before DECEMBER 15, 2021. The Singleton plaintiffs may (but are not required to) amend, supplement, replace, or otherwise restate their application for preliminary injunctive relief on or before DECEMBER 15, 2021. The Secretary shall file any objections to both the Singleton plaintiffs motion and the Milligan plaintiffs motion on or before DECEMBER 22, 2021. The previous order of the court that the Secretary shall file any objection to the Singleton plaintiffs motion by November 26, 2021 is VACATED solely as to the deadline for that response. On or before DECEMBER 10, 2021, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall exchange any expert reports related to the motion for preliminary injunction. On or before DECEMBER 20, 2021, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall exchange any expert rebuttal reports related to the motion for preliminary injunction. On or before DECEMBER 17, 2021, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall complete all discovery related to the motion for preliminary injunction, other than the filing of the expert rebuttal reports. Any other motions related to the application for preliminary injunctive relief or hearing thereof shall be filed on or before close of business on DECEMBER 17,2021. At or before 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on DECEMBER 23, 2021, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall file a joint pretrial report as directed. The court SETS a hearing on both applications for preliminary injunctive relief on JANUARY 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time in Courtroom 8 in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL. Within five days of the completion of the preliminary injunction hearing, the parties in Singleton and Milligan shall file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for the panels consideration. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/23/2021.(KAM) (Entered: 11/23/2021)
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Nov. 23, 2021
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Nov. 23, 2021
PACER
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41
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kaitlin Welborn by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kaitlin Welborn)(Faulks, LaTisha) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
1 Declaration of Kaitlin Welborn
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Nov. 24, 2021
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Nov. 24, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3968196 (B4601117112). (Faulks, LaTisha) Modified on 11/24/2021 (DNW, ).
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Nov. 24, 2021
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Nov. 24, 2021
PACER
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42
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Kaitlin Welborn to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 41, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/29/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
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Nov. 29, 2021
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Nov. 29, 2021
PACER
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43
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Greater Birmingham Ministries. filed by Greater Birmingham Ministries (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
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Nov. 30, 2021
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Nov. 30, 2021
PACER
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44
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
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Nov. 30, 2021
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Nov. 30, 2021
PACER
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45
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Anthony Ashton and Anna Kathryn Barnes by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Ashton Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B-Barnes Declaration)(Lawsen, Nicki) (Entered: 12/03/2021)
1 Exhibit A-Ashton Declaration
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2 Exhibit B-Barnes Declaration
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Dec. 3, 2021
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Dec. 3, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3972443 (B4601117250). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 12/3/2021 (DNW, ).
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Dec. 3, 2021
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Dec. 3, 2021
PACER
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3972445 (B4601117251). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 12/3/2021 (DNW, ).
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Dec. 3, 2021
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Dec. 3, 2021
PACER
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46
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MOTION for Protective Order by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle. (Walker, J) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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Dec. 6, 2021
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Dec. 6, 2021
PACER
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47
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Anthony Ashton and Anna Kathryn Barnes to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 45, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/6/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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Dec. 6, 2021
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Dec. 6, 2021
PACER
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48
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Amended MOTION for Protective Order by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Walker, J) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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Dec. 6, 2021
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Dec. 6, 2021
PACER
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49
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TEXT ORDER. The court has reviewed the motion of Defendants McClendon and Pringle for a protective order, Doc. 48 . Any response to Defendants motion is due on or before NOON CENTRAL STANDARD TIME December 10, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/6/2021. (KMB) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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Dec. 6, 2021
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Dec. 6, 2021
PACER
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50
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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Adia Winfrey (Jackson, Sidney) (Entered: 12/07/2021)
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Dec. 7, 2021
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Dec. 7, 2021
PACER
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51
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle.(Walker, J) (Entered: 12/07/2021)
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Dec. 7, 2021
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Dec. 7, 2021
PACER
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52
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by John Merrill.(Davis, James) (Entered: 12/07/2021)
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Dec. 7, 2021
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Dec. 7, 2021
PACER
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53
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STIPULATION OF AGREED FACTS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone. filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone (Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/07/2021)
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Dec. 7, 2021
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Dec. 7, 2021
PACER
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54
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TEXT ORDER: Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, a motion for a protective order must include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with other affected parties in an effort to resolve the dispute without court action. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c)(1). The pending motion for a protective order, Doc. 48, does not contain such certification. Defendants McClendon and Pringle are ORDERED to file at or before 4:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME December 8, 2021, a supplement to the motion for a protective order that contains the requisite certification. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/8/2021. (DNW) (Entered: 12/08/2021)
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Dec. 8, 2021
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Dec. 8, 2021
PACER
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55
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Amended MOTION for Protective Order by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, B, & C)(Walker, J) (Entered: 12/08/2021)
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Dec. 8, 2021
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Dec. 8, 2021
PACER
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56
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone, Adia Winfrey. (Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
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Dec. 10, 2021
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Dec. 10, 2021
PACER
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TEXT ORDER: The court has reviewed the plaintiffs' response to the motion of Defendants McClendon and Pringle for a protective order. Doc. 56 . Any reply is due at or before 5:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME Sunday, December 12, 2021.Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/10/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
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Dec. 10, 2021
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Dec. 10, 2021
PACER
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58
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 55 Amended MOTION for Protective Order Defendants McClendon and Pringle's Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to their Motion for a Protective Order filed by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle. (Walker, J) (Entered: 12/12/2021)
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Dec. 12, 2021
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Dec. 12, 2021
PACER
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59
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ORDER ON MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER: Motion for Protective Order Doc. 55 is DENIED because the Legislators have waived any such immunity and privilege.If the Legislators wish to assert other objections to the plaintiffs discovery requests, they are ORDERED to file those objections at or before 9:00 AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021.Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/13/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
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Dec. 13, 2021
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Dec. 13, 2021
PACER
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TEXT ORDER: The parties were ordered to exchange any expert reports related to the motion for preliminary injunction on or before December 10, 2021, and to exchange any rebuttal reports related to that motion on or before December 20, 2021, Doc. 45 in Singleton, Case No. 2:21-cv-01291-AMM, and Doc. 40 in Milligan, Case No. 2:21-cv-01530-AMM. In light of the preliminary injunction hearing set on January 4, 2022, the parties are ORDERED to file on or before DECEMBER 14, 2021, any expert reports exchanged, and to file on or before DECEMBER 21, 2021, any rebuttal reports exchanged. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/13/2021.Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/13/2021. (DNW, )Edit docket text. Modified on 12/13/2021 (DNW, ). (Entered: 12/13/2021)
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brittany Carter by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration)(Lawsen, Nicki) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3978087 (B4601117461). (Lawsen, Nicki) Modified on 12/14/2021 (DNW, ).
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TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave for Brittany Carter to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Doc. 61, is GRANTED. Counsel are reminded that at least one attorney for each party may be required to be physically present at every hearing and status conference. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/14/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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Dec. 14, 2021
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Defendants McClendon and Pringle's Further OBJECTIONS to Plaintiffs' Discovery filed by Jim McClendon, Chris Pringle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Walker, J) Modified on 12/14/2021 (FNC). (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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ORDER ON DISCOVERY DISPUTES: Counsel are therefore DIRECTED to confer forthwith and make every attempt to resolve the Legislators objections. If counsel are unable to resolve all such objections, then the Legislators are ORDERED to file as soon as practicable, but not later than 12:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021, any remaining objections that require the court's attention, as well as any motions and/or briefing that require the courts attention in connection with such objections.The Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file any motions and/or briefing that require the court's attention in connection with unresolved discovery objections as soon as practicable, but not later than 12:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/14/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by John Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order)(Davis, James) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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NOTICE by John Merrill re 60 Order,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Bryan report - Singleton, # 2 Exhibit 2 Bryan report - Milligan & Caster, # 3 Exhibit 3 Bryan cv, # 4 Exhibit 4 Hood report)(Davis, James) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/14/2021. (FNC) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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NOTICE by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone re 60 Order,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Liu Report, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Bagley Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Williamson Report, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Imai Report, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Duchin Declaration)(Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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Dec. 14, 2021
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone. (Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
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Evidentiary Material . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 6 2021 Redistricting Plans Comparative, # 2 Exhibit 7 Hinaman Deposition, # 3 Exhibit 8 Douglas Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 9 Simelton Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 10 Dowdy Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 11 Milligan Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 12 Jackson Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 13 Oct 26 2021 Hearing Transcript, # 9 Exhibit 14 Hall Declaration)(Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
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ORDER ON MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER:The court DENIED their motion in a short order on December 13, 2021. Milligan Doc. 59 . Defendants McClendon and Pringle"s Second Amended Motion for a Protective Order, Doc. 55, is DENIED. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/16/2021. (DNW) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
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ORDER: The parties are ORDERED to do the following: Send two hard copies of all exhibits and demonstratives that the parties intend to use during the preliminary injunction hearing to each member of this three-judge court at the addresses listed below as soon as practicable after the exhibits are filed as part of the parties joint pretrial report due on or before December 23, 2021, but in any event for a confirmed delivery on or before DECEMBER 28, 2021. File with the court not later than DECEMBER 27, 2021 a list of all counsel who will attend and participate in the preliminary injunction hearing so that the court may arrange appropriate seating in the courtroom. Alert the court not later than DECEMBER 27, 2021, by an e-mail to Judge Manasco's chambers (Manasco_Chambers@alnd.uscourts.gov), with a copy to all counsel, if counsel intends to use any audio-visual equipment during the preliminary injunction hearing other than the courtroom document camera. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/16/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Carden Sadasivan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sadasivan, Kathryn) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Circuit Judge Marcus and District Judges Manasco and Moorer: Status Conference held on 12/20/2021. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
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Dec. 20, 2021
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Dec. 20, 2021
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NOTICE by John Merrill (Secretary of State's Notice of Filing Supplemental Expert Reports) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Thomas Bryan - Supplemental Report Final, # 2 Exhibit B - MV Hood III - AL Supplemental Expert Report)(Davis, James) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
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TEXT ORDER: During the conference held on December 20, 2021, the parties in Singleton, Case No. 2:21-cv-1291-AMM, Milligan, Case No. 2:21-cv-1530-AMM, and Caster, Case No. 2:21-cv-1536-AMM, agreed to coordinate in drafting a joint proposed order of proceedings for the preliminary injunction hearing set for January 4, 2021. Accordingly, the parties are ORDERED to file in each case on or before 5:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME ON DECEMBER 23, 2021, such joint proposed order of proceedings. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/21/2021. (DNW) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
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NOTICE by Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, Shalela Dowdy, Greater Birmingham Ministries, Letetia Jackson, Evan Milligan, Khadidah Stone re 60 Order,,, Plaintiffs Notice of Filing Rebuttal Expert Reports (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 15 - Liu Rebuttal Report, # 2 Exhibit 16 - Bagley Supplemental Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 17 - Imai Rebuttal Report, # 4 Exhibit 18 - Duchin Rebuttal Report)(Ross, Deuel) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
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ORDER: The panel has decided to conduct the consolidated preliminary injunction hearing that will begin on January 4, 2022, remotely via Zoom. The Zoom information will be provided to all parties at a later date. The parties are ORDERED to send Judge Moorer's two hard copies of exhibits and demonstratives directly to him at the address listed on page 3 of this order. If any of the parties already sent Judge Moorer's hard copies to the Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, those parties are DIRECTED to email Judge Manasco's chambers at manasco_chambers@alnd.uscourts.gov, and the court will redirect the hard copies to Judge Moorer upon arrival. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/22/2021. (DNW, ) Modified on 12/22/2021 (FNC). (Entered: 12/22/2021)
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Dec. 22, 2021
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 69 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John Merrill. (LaCour, Edmund) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
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AFFIDAVIT re 78 Response in Opposition to Motion Declaration in Support of Defendants' Response by John Merrill. filed by John Merrill (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15)(LaCour, Edmund) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
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PLAINTIFFS' JOINT PRETRIAL REPORT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Milligan, # 2 Exhibit Def 10, # 3 Exhibit Def 11, # 4 Exhibit Def 12, # 5 Exhibit Def 13, # 6 Exhibit Def 14, # 7 Exhibit Def 15, # 8 Exhibit Def 16, # 9 Exhibit Def 17, # 10 Exhibit Def 18, # 11 Exhibit Def 27, # 12 Exhibit Def 28, # 13 Exhibit Def 29, # 14 Exhibit Def 30, # 15 Exhibit Def 49, # 16 Exhibit Def 68, # 17 Exhibit Def 92, # 18 Exhibit Def 93, # 19 Exhibit Def 94, # 20 Exhibit Def 95, # 21 Exhibit Def 96, # 22 Exhibit Def 97, # 23 Exhibit Def 100, # 24 Exhibit Def 101, # 25 Exhibit Def 102, # 26 Exhibit Def 103, # 27 Exhibit Def 104, # 28 Exhibit Def 105, # 29 Exhibit Def 106, # 30 Exhibit Def 138, # 31 Exhibit Def 139, # 32 Exhibit Def 140, # 33 Exhibit Def 141, # 34 Exhibit Def 143, # 35 Exhibit Def 144, # 36 Exhibit Def 145, # 37 Exhibit Def 146, # 38 Exhibit Def 150, # 39 Exhibit Def 152, # 40 Exhibit Def 153, # 41 Exhibit Def 154, # 42 Exhibit Def 155, # 43 Exhibit Def 156, # 44 Exhibit Def 157, # 45 Exhibit Def 158, # 46 Exhibit Def 162, # 47 Exhibit Def 163, # 48 Exhibit Def 164, # 49 Exhibit Singleton 32, # 50 Exhibit Singleton 33, # 51 Exhibit Singleton 34, # 52 Exhibit Singleton 42, # 53 Exhibit Singleton 43, # 54 Exhibit Singleton 51, # 55 Exhibit Singleton 60, # 56 Exhibit Singleton 61, # 57 Exhibit Singleton 52)(Ross, Deuel) Modified on 12/27/2021 (FNC). (Entered: 12/23/2021)
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PLAINTIFFS' CORRECTED JOINT PRETRIAL REPORT. (Ross, Deuel) Modified on 12/27/2021 (FNC). (Entered: 12/23/2021)
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DEFENDANT JOHN H. MERRILLS' EXHIBIT LIST (stipulated) by John Merrill. filed by John Merrill (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit Exhibit 31, # 32 Exhibit Exhibit 32, # 33 Exhibit Exhibit 33, # 34 Exhibit Exhibit 34, # 35 Exhibit Exhibit 35, # 36 Exhibit Exhibit 36, # 37 Exhibit Exhibit 37, # 38 Exhibit Exhibit 38, # 39 Exhibit Exhibit 39, # 40 Exhibit Exhibit 40)(Davis, James) Modified on 12/27/2021 (FNC). (Entered: 12/27/2021)
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Dec. 27, 2021
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