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COMPLAINT against ERIC H. HOLDER, JR, UNITED STATES ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 4616043476) filed by STATE OF MICHIGAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D (Index), # 5 Exhibit D 1-10, # 6 Exhibit D 11-20, # 7 Exhibit D 21-25, # 8 Exhibit E (Index), # 9 Exhibit E 1-10, # 10 Exhibit E 11-20, # 11 Exhibit E 21-25, # 12 Exhibit F, # 13 Exhibit G, # 14 Exhibit H, # 15 Civil Cover Sheet)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/03/2011)
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7 Exhibit D 21-25
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8 Exhibit E (Index)
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10 Exhibit E 11-20
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12 Exhibit F
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13 Exhibit G
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Summons (2) Issued as to ERIC H. HOLDER, JR, UNITED STATES. (jf, )
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MOTION to Convene Three-Judge Court by STATE OF MICHIGAN (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/03/2011)
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 11/14/2011. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 1/13/2012. (Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 11/14/2011. (Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
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ORDER granting 2 Motion to Convene Three-Judge Court. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 11/26/2011. (see order) (kc ) (Entered: 11/30/2011)
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USCA ORDER filed in USCA on 12/01/11 FOR DESIGNATION OF JUDGES TO SERVE ON THREE-JUDGE DISTRICT COURT: designating Circuit Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to hear and determine this case with District Judge Richard J. Leon. The U.S. Circuit Court Judge to preside over this case. (ds) (Entered: 12/01/2011)
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ERRATA with Revised Exhibits D-16, E-16, F, G, & H by STATE OF MICHIGAN 1 Complaint, filed by STATE OF MICHIGAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Revised Exhibit D-16, # 2 Exhibit Revised Exhibit E-16, # 3 Exhibit Revised Exhibit F, # 4 Exhibit Revised Exhibit G, # 5 Exhibit Revised Exhibit H)(Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 12/02/2011)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua L. Rogers on behalf of UNITED STATES (Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
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NOTICE of Consent by UNITED STATES (Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 01/12/2012)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Thornton Russell Nobile on behalf of ERIC H. HOLDER, JR, UNITED STATES (Nobile, Thornton) (Entered: 01/17/2012)
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Joint MOTION for Entry of Final Judgment by STATE OF MICHIGAN (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Draft Order)(Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
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Joint MOTION for Order by STATE OF MICHIGAN (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
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Joint MOTION for Order by STATE OF MICHIGAN (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gordon, Gary) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
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ORDER, On November 2, 2011, Plaintiff, the State of Michigan, by and through its Secretary of State, Ruth Johnson, and on behalf of its two covered jurisdictions, filed a Complaint with this Court against the Defendants United States and its Attorney General Erice H. Holder, Jr., seeking a declaratory judgment that three of its statewide redistricting plans comply with the provisions of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act 42 U.S.C. 1973c. Plaintiff also filed a request for a three-judge court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2284(a), and a three-judge court has been convened. The State of Michigan attached to its Complaint cetain information contemplated by the Attorney General's Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, 28 C.F.R. Part 51, that would have been required if the State had sought administrative review under Section 5 of the redistricting plans by the Department of Justice. The State also provided additional information in response to informal requests by the Department of Justice. After reviewing the original and supplemental information provided by the State, the United States filed its Notice of Consent with the Court on January 12, 2012. Additionally, the Parties have now filed a Joint Motion for Entry of Order.Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED:1. The 2011 statewide redistricting plans for the Michigan State House of Representatives, Michigan State Senate, and Michigan congressional delegation enacted, respectively, as Michigan Public Acts 129 and 128 of 2011, neither have the purpose nor will have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race, color, or membership in a language minority group, and otherwise satisfy the requirements of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1973c, with respect to the two jurisdictions in the State of Michigan that are subject to the requirements of Section 5.2. The State of Michigan, on behalf of its two covered jurisdictions, is entitled to a declaratory judgment under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act with respect to the 2011 redistricting plans for the Michigan State House of Representatives, Michigan State Senate, and Michigan congressional delegation.3. The 2011 redistricting plans for the Michigan state House of Representatives, Michigan State Senate, and Michigan congressional delegation may be implemented immediately, in so far as Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is concerned.4. Each party shall bear its own costs. Entered this 28th day of February, 2012. Signed by Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, Judge Richard J. Leon, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly.on 2/28/2012. (see order)(kc ) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
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