Case: State of Michigan v. United States

1:11-cv-01938 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Nov. 3, 2011

Closed Date: Feb. 28, 2012

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Judge(s)

Leon, Richard J. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Gordon, Gary P. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Nobile, T. Russell (District of Columbia)

Rogers, Joshua L. (District of Columbia)

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Application for Three-Judge Court

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Complaint Ex. E - 1-10

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Complaint Ex. D - 21-25

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Complaint Ex. G - Michigan's 38 Senate Districts

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Complaint Ex. D - Submission Index House and Senate Redistricting Plan

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Complaint Ex. D - 1-10

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Complaint Ex. D - 11-20

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Complaint Ex. E - Submission Index Congressional Redistricting Plan

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Complaint Ex. E - 11-20

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Complaint Ex. E - 21-25

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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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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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D (Index)

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5 Exhibit D 1-10

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6 Exhibit D 11-20

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7 Exhibit D 21-25

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8 Exhibit E (Index)

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9 Exhibit E 1-10

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10 Exhibit E 11-20

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11 Exhibit E 21-25

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12 Exhibit F

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13 Exhibit G

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14 Exhibit H

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15 Civil Cover Sheet

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Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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Summons (2) Issued as to ERIC H. HOLDER, JR, UNITED STATES. (jf, )

Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 2011

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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)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Nov. 3, 2011

Nov. 3, 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)

Nov. 21, 2011

Nov. 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)

Nov. 21, 2011

Nov. 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)

Nov. 30, 2011

Nov. 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)

Dec. 1, 2011

Dec. 1, 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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4 Exhibit Revised Exhibit G

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5 Exhibit Revised Exhibit H

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Dec. 2, 2011

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua L. Rogers on behalf of UNITED STATES (Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

Jan. 10, 2012

Jan. 10, 2012

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NOTICE of Consent by UNITED STATES (Rogers, Joshua) (Entered: 01/12/2012)

Jan. 12, 2012

Jan. 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)

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 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)

1 Text of Proposed Order Draft Order

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Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 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)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 28, 2012

Feb. 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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Feb. 28, 2012

Feb. 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)

Feb. 28, 2012

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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: Nov. 3, 2011

Closing Date: Feb. 28, 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

State of Michigan

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States of America (- United States (national) -), Federal

Eric H. Holder, Jr. (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

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 Court

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Language discrimination

National origin discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.