Case: Bedford County, Virginia v. Holder

1:11-cv-00499 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: March 8, 2011

Closed Date: Aug. 30, 2021

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People

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Judge(s)

Huvelle, Ellen Segal (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hebert, Joseph Gerald (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Popper, Robert David (District of Columbia)

Rogers, Joshua L. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Convene Three-Judge Court

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
1

1:11-cv-00499

Complaint for Declaratory Relief Under the Voting Rights Act

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

Complaint
4

1:11-cv-00499

Designation of Judges to Serve on Three-Judge District Court

March 11, 2011

March 11, 2011

Order/Opinion
9

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Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment and Decree

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
9-1

1:11-cv-00499

Proposed Consent Judgment and Decree

County of Bedford, Virginia v. Holder

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

Settlement Agreement
10

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Consent Judgment and Decree

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 10, 2025, 10:44 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against ERIC HOLDER, THOMAS E. PEREZ ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 4616037069) filed by BEDFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jf, ) (Entered: 03/09/2011)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

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Summons Issued as to USA

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

PACER

Summons (3) Issued as to ERIC HOLDER, THOMAS E. PEREZ, USA (jf, )

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

PACER
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MOTION to Convene a Three-Judge Court by BEDFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA. (jf, ) (Entered: 03/09/2011)

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

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ORDER granting 2 plaintiff's Motion to Convene a Three-Judge Court. The Clerk shall transmit a copy of this Order to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on March 9, 2011. (AG) (Entered: 03/09/2011)

March 9, 2011

March 9, 2011

PACER
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USCA ORDER filed in USCA on March 11, 2011 FOR DESIGNATION OF JUDGES TO SERVE ON THREE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT, designating Circuit Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle, and Judge Beryl A. Howell to hear and determine this case. The U.S. Circuit Court Judge to preside over this case. (ds) (Entered: 03/14/2011)

March 14, 2011

March 14, 2011

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua L. Rogers on behalf of All Defendants (Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 03/24/2011)

March 24, 2011

March 24, 2011

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First MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by ERIC HOLDER, THOMAS E. PEREZ (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 06/10/2011)

June 10, 2011

June 10, 2011

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert D. Popper on behalf of All Defendants (Popper, Robert) (Entered: 06/13/2011)

June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

PACER

MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Defendants Attorney General of the United States and Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, have moved this Court to extend the time for defendants to file a response to the Complaint filed in this action. Defendants have advised the Court that Plaintiff Bedford County consents to this extension of time. Good cause having been shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the time for Defendants to file a response to the Complaint in this action is extended by 14 days until June 27, 2011. Signed by Three-Judge Court (Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, Judge Ellen S. Huvelle, Judge Beryl A. Howell) on June 13, 2011. (AG)

June 13, 2011

June 13, 2011

PACER
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Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by ERIC HOLDER, THOMAS E. PEREZ (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Popper, Robert) (Entered: 06/24/2011)

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

PACER

MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Defendants Attorney General of the United States and Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, in their official capacities, have moved this Court to extend their time to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint filed in this action. Defendants have advised the Court that the Plaintiff consents to the motion. Good cause having been shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the time for Defendants to file a response to the Complaint in this action is extended by 30 days, until July 27, 2011. Signed by Three-Judge Court (Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, Judge Ellen S. Huvelle, Judge Beryl A. Howell) on June 24, 2011. (AG)

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 7/27/2011. (zmm, )

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Order for Entry of Consent Judgment and Decree by ERIC HOLDER, THOMAS E. PEREZ (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Popper, Robert) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

July 27, 2011

July 27, 2011

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CONSENT JUDGMENT AND DECREE. Signed by U.S. Circuit Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, District Judge Ellen S. Huvelle and District Judge Beryl A. Howell on 08/29/11. (gdf) (Entered: 08/31/2011)

Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 8, 2011

Closing Date: Aug. 30, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Bedford County, Virginia, a political subdivision subject to the preclearance provisions of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, sought to be exempted from the preclearance provisions.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States of America, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Rights Act, section 5, 52 U.S.C. § 10304 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973c)

Special Case Type(s):

Three-Judge District Court

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2011 - 2021

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.