Case: Wright v. State of North Carolina

Raleigh Wake Citizens v. Wake County Board of Elections

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0417-2616973), filed by Ann Long Campbell, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Greg Flynn, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Amygayle L. Womble, William B. Clifford, John G. Vandenbergh. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Elaine E. Dillahunt. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lucinda H. Mackethan. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by William B. Clifford. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ann Long Campbell. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Greg Flynn. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Beverley S. Clark. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Concerned Citizens for African-American Children. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Raleigh Wake Citizens Association. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anita S. Earls on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

NOTICE by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright Filing of Civil Cover Sheet and Summons (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons, # 2 Proposed Summons) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Calla Wright. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Willie J. Bethel. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Amy T. Lee. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Amygayle L. Womble. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Barbara Vandenbergh. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by John G. Vandenbergh. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ajamu G. Dillahunt. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to all defendants. Counsel directed to print summonses and effect service. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 08/26/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander McClure Peters on behalf of State of North Carolina (Peters, Alexander) (Entered: 09/11/2013)

ORDER REASSIGNING A MAGISTRATE JUDGE: This case has hereby been reassigned to US Magistrate Judge James E. Gates. Signed by Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court, on 9/17/2013. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 09/17/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Roger A. Askew on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections (Askew, Roger) (Entered: 09/23/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth R. Murphy, III on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections (Murphy, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/24/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Wood Warren on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections (Warren, Scott) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ann Long Campbell, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Greg Flynn, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Amygayle L. Womble, William B. Clifford, John G. Vandenbergh. State of North Carolina waiver sent on 9/5/2013, answer due 11/4/2013. (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ann Long Campbell, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Greg Flynn, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Amygayle L. Womble, William B. Clifford, John G. Vandenbergh. Wake County Board of Elections waiver sent on 9/5/2013, answer due 11/4/2013. (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Wake County Board of Elections. (Askew, Roger) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

Memorandum in Support regarding 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wake County Board of Elections. (Askew, Roger) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Eleventh Amendment Immunity by State of North Carolina. (Peters, Alexander) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

Joint ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by The State of North Carolina and by Wake County Board of Elections. (Askew, Roger) (Entered: 11/04/2013)

ORDER FOR DISCOVERY PLAN sent to all parties. Signed by Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court, on 11/5/2013. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 11/05/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Claire Alise Hunter on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections (Hunter, Claire) (Entered: 11/07/2013)

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint, filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Earls, Anita) Modified on 11/21/2013 by case administrator to accurately identify attached document. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

Memorandum in Support regarding 33 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 11/19/2013)

Memorandum in Opposition regarding 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 29 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Eleventh Amendment Immunity filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Unreported Opinion) (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 11/23/2013)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 33 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint: Hearing set for 2/27/2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Elizabeth City (Second Floor - Courtroom) before US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle. (Fisher, M.) (Fisher, M.). (Entered: 02/21/2014)

MINUTE ENTRY FOR PROCEEDINGS held before US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle: Motion Hearing held on 2/27/2014 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, regarding 33 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Parties for both sides were present. Written order will follow. (Court Reporter: Sandra Graham.) (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 02/27/2014)

ORDER GRANTING 27 Wake County Board of Elections' Motion to Dismiss; GRANTING 29 State of North Carolina's Motion to Dismiss; and DENYING AS FUTILE 33 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend. Plaintiffs' claims are dismissed in their entirety, and the clerk is directed to enter judgment accordingly and close the file. Signed by US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 3/14/2014. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 03/17/2014)

JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Defendant Wake County Board of Elections' Motion to Dismiss [DE 27] is GRANTED. Defendant State of North Carolina's Motion to Dismiss [DE 29] is GRANTED. The plaintiffs Motion for Leave to Amend [DE 33] is DENIED AS FUTILE. The plaintiffs' claims are dismissed in their entirety. The clerk shall close this matter. Signed by Macy B. Fisher, for Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court, on 3/17/2014. (Fisher, M.) (Entered: 03/17/2014)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 39 Judgment, 38 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0417-2847513. Appeal Record due by 4/21/2014. (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 04/07/2014)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals regarding 40 Notice of Appeal by Willie J. Bethel, et al. (Fogle, L.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2014: # 1 Supplement CORRECTED TRANSMITTAL SHEET) (Fogle, L.). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2014: # 2 CORRECTED TRANSMITTAL SHEET) (Fogle, L.). (Entered: 04/08/2014)

US Court of Appeals Case Number 14-1329, Donna Lett, Case Manager, for 40 Notice of Appeal. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 04/09/2014)

PUBLISHED Opinion from Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. AFFIRMED in part, REVERSED in part, and REMANDED by published opinion. (Fogle, L.) (Entered: 05/27/2015)

US Court of Appeals Judgment as to 40 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Greg Flynn, John G. Vandenbergh, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Ann Long Campbell, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Amy T. Lee, William B. Clifford, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Lucinda H. Mackethan. In accordance with the decision of this court, the judgment of the district court is affirmed in part and reversed in part. This case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the court's decision. (Fogle, L.) (Entered: 05/27/2015)

ORDER of US Court of Appeals as to 40 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Greg Flynn, John G. Vandenbergh, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Ann Long Campbell, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Amy T. Lee, William B. Clifford, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Lucinda H. Mackethan - The court grants the motion to withdraw and for substitution of counsel. Charles F. Marshall and Matthew B. Tynan are substituted as counsel for Wake County Board of Elections on appeal. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 06/10/2015)

STAY OF MANDATE regarding 40 Notice of Appeal - Under Fed. R. App. P. 41(d)(1), the timely filing of a petition for rehearing or rehearing en banc or the timely filing of a motion to stay the mandate stays the mandate until the court has ruled on the petition for rehearing or rehearing en banc or motion to stay. In accordance with Rule 41(d)(1), the mandate is stayed pending further order of this court. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 06/11/2015)

ORDER of US Court of Appeals. The petition for rehearing en banc was circulated to the full court. No judge requested a poll under Fed. R. App. P. 35. The court denies the petition for rehearing en banc. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 07/15/2015)

MANDATE of US Court of Appeals (certified copy) as to 40 Notice of Appeal, filed by Greg Flynn, John G. Vandenbergh, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Ann Long Campbell, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Amy T. Lee, William B. Clifford, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Lucinda H. Mackethan - The judgment of this court, entered 05/27/2015, takes effect today. This constitutes the formal mandate of this court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 07/23/2015)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: This case is reassigned to Chief Judge James C. Dever, III for all further proceedings. All further documents should reflect the revised case number of 5:13-CV-607-D. US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle is no longer assigned to case. Signed by Julie Richards Johnston, Clerk of Court on 7/24/2015. (Romine, L.) (Entered: 07/24/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by Charles F. Marshall, III on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections. (Marshall, Charles) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Wake County Board of Elections. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Askew, Roger) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

ORDER granting 51 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Scott Wood Warren, Roger A. Askew and Kenneth R. Murphy, III terminated. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 8/19/2015. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

ORDER: The Joint Discovery Plan [D.E. 32] is APPROVED AND ORDERED. Additionally, with the parties' consent, the court CONSOLIDATES Wright. et al. v. State of North Carolina. et al., No. 5:13-CV-607-D with this action. The trial shall begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16,2015, in courtroom one of the Terry Sanford Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 310 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Counsel should read order in its entirety for additional information. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 10/1/2015. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 10/01/2015)

Set/Reset Hearings

Letter from CT Corporation System regarding Robert A. Rucho. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Letter from CT Corporation System regarding Paul Stam. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by Alexander McClure Peters on behalf of John Chadwick Barefoot, David Lewis, Robert A. Rucho, Paul Stam. (Peters, Alexander) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by Melissa L. Trippe on behalf of John Chadwick Barefoot, David Lewis, Robert A. Rucho, Paul Stam. (Trippe, Melissa) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by John Chadwick Barefoot, David Lewis, Robert A. Rucho, Paul Stam. (Peters, Alexander) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

Memorandum in Support regarding 58 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by John Chadwick Barefoot, David Lewis, Robert A. Rucho, Paul Stam. (Peters, Alexander) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 58 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Subpoenas, # 2 Exhibit Unpublished Decision - Magistrate Judge Peake order 3 17 14, # 3 Exhibit Unpublished Decision - Judge Schroeder Order 5 15 14) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 11/10/2015)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: The trial is set for Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom One of the Terry Sanford Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Raleigh, North Carolina. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(e), a final pretrial conference shall be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., in Courtroom One of the Terry Sanford Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Raleigh, North Carolina. Counsel should read the order in its entirety for all critical deadlines and information. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 11/30/2015. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 11/30/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by George E. Eppsteiner on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Eppsteiner, George) (Entered: 12/01/2015)

ORDER - the court DENIES the motion to quash [D.E. 41] to the extent it seeks to bar the production of a privilege log and ORDERS the legislative movants file a privilege log by December 11, 2015. Upon receipt, the court will determine whether to grant any further relief to the plaintiffs or to the legislative movants. Finally, nothing in this order prevents the legislative movants and the plaintiffs from conferring about their discovery dispute and resolving it without further need for judicial intervention. Cf. Local Civil Rule 7.1 (c). Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 12/3/2015. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/03/2015)

TRIAL BRIEF by Wake County Board of Elections. (Marshall, Charles) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

TRIAL BRIEF by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Unpublished case) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Proposed Findings of Fact by Wake County Board of Elections. (Marshall, Charles) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Proposed Findings of Fact by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

RESPONSE regarding 64 Trial Brief filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/09/2015)

RESPONSE regarding 65 Trial Brief, filed by Wake County Board of Elections. (Marshall, Charles) (Entered: 12/09/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh: Final Pretrial Conference held on 12/10/2015. Counsel for plaintiff and defendant present. Opening statements by the court - statements by counsel for plaintiff and defendant. Court directs counsel to submit any additional stipulations to the court by the end of the day on Monday, December 14, 2015. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter Dave Collier) (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/10/2015)

ORDER: The court APPROVES the attached pretrial order that the parties submitted. In addition, as discussed in open court, in light of the agreement that the plaintiffs and legislative movants reached concerning the production of documents and this court's order of December 3, 2015 [D.E. 63], the legislative movants need not file the privilege log referenced in that order. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 12/10/2015. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/10/2015)

STIPULATION (FIRST JOINT) by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NCACC Chart) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/14/2015)

STIPULATION (AMENDED FIRST JOINT) by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NCACC Chart) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by Jessica Thaller-Moran on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections. (Thaller-Moran, Jessica) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

Notice of Appearance filed by Matthew B. Tynan on behalf of Wake County Board of Elections. (Tynan, Matthew) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Amended Exhibit List) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Exhibit List) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/16/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh: Counsel for plaintiffs and defendant present. Bench Trial held on 12/16/2015. Opening statements by both parties - presentation of evidence by the plaintiffs. Bench trial to reconvene on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Court adjourned at 4:52 p.m. (Court Reporter Dave Collier) (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Final Exhibit List) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Final Exhibit List) (Riggs, Allison) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh: Bench Trial (Day 2) held on 12/17/2015. Counsel for the plaintiffs and defendant present. Plaintiff continues its presentation of evidence - plaintiff rests. No evidence presented by defense - defendant rests. Court to reconvene on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 9:00 for closing arguments by plaintiff and defendant. Court adjourned at 1:26 p.m. (Court Reporter Dave Collier) (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh: Counsel for the plaintiffs and defendant present. Bench Trial (Day 3) held on 12/18/2015. Closing arguments by plaintiff and defense. Court takes the matter under advisement and will issue its ruling at a later date. (Court Reporter Dave Collier) (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of BENCH TRIAL Proceedings held on December 16, 2015 to December 18, 2015 before Chief District Judge James C. Dever III. Court Reporter David J. Collier, Telephone number (919) 912-9698. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Please review Attorney obligations regarding the redaction of electronic transcripts of court proceedings available on the court's website Redaction Request due 2/27/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/8/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Transcript Volume 2, # 2 Transcript Volume 3) (Collier, David) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript

ORDER: Plaintiffs have failed to prove that either the 2013 Wake County School Board Plan or the 2015 Wake County Commissioners Plan violates the one person one vote requirement in the United States and North Carolina Constitutions. Plaintiffs also have failed to prove that the 2015 General Assembly racially gerrymandered District 4 in the 2015 Wake County Commissioners Plan. Accordingly, the court enters judgment in favor of the defendant Wake County Board of Elections. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 2/26/2016. (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED plaintiffs have failed to prove that either the 2013 Wake County School Board Plan or the 2015 Wake County Commissioners Plan violates the one person one vote requirement in the United States and North Carolina Constitutions. Plaintiffs also have failed to prove that the 2015 General Assembly racially gerrymandered District 4 in the 2015 Wake County Commissioners Plan. Accordingly, the court enters judgment in favor of the defendant Wake County Board of Elections. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that pursuant to the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal entered on June 5, 2015, defendants Chad Barefoot, Philip E. Berger, andTim Moore, are voluntarily dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Nicole Briggeman for Julie Richards Johnston, Clerk of Court on 2/26/2016. (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Notice of Appeal filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright as to 83 Judgment,,,. Filing fee, receipt number 0417-3612424. (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 03/14/2016)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals regarding 84 Notice of Appeal. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 03/15/2016)

US Court of Appeals Case Number 16-1271 (Ashley B. Webb, Case Manager) as to 84 Notice of Appeal, filed by Greg Flynn, John G. Vandenbergh, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Ann Long Campbell, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Amy T. Lee, William B. Clifford, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Lucinda H. Mackethan. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 03/15/2016)

ORDER of US Court of Appeals as to 84 Notice of Appeal, filed by Greg Flynn, John G. Vandenbergh, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Ann Long Campbell, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Beverley S. Clark, Barbara Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Amy T. Lee, William B. Clifford, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Willie J. Bethel, Calla Wright, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Lucinda H. Mackethan - The court consolidates Case No. 16-1270 and Case No. 16-1271. Entry of appearance forms and disclosure statements filed by counsel and parties to the lead case are deemed filed in the secondary case. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 03/29/2016)

Document: Copy Request from Mr. Robert M. Allensworth. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 04/29/2016)

Document: Copy Request with Notation of Payment by Mr. Robert Allensworth. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 05/09/2016)

Document: Copy of Copy Request Receipt and unrelated letter from Mr. Robert M. Allensworth. (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 05/23/2016)

Document: Copy Request with Notation of Payment by Mr. Robert Allensworth.. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 06/09/2016)

ORDER: The parties will provide the court their views and a schedule for devising, considering, and adopting any court-ordered remedial plan or plans not later than July 18, 2016. Counsel should read order in its entirety for additional deadlines and information. Signed by Chief Judge James C. Dever III on 7/8/2016. (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 07/08/2016)

Notification to Appeals Court of Filing

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Eppsteiner, George) (Entered: 07/12/2016)

Motion Submitted

Stay of Mandate regarding 84 Notice of Appeal - Under Fed. R. App. P. 41(d)(1), the timely filing of a petition for rehearing or rehearing en banc or the timely filing of a motion to stay the mandate stays the mandate until the court has ruled on the petition for rehearing or rehearing en banc or motion to stay. In accordance with Rule 41(d)(1), the mandate is stayed pending further order of this court. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

Notice: Letter from North Carolina State Board of Elections regarding 92 Order. (Briggeman, N.) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Willie J. Bethel, Ann Long Campbell, Beverley S. Clark, William B. Clifford, Concerned Citizens for African-American Children, Ajamu G. Dillahunt, Elaine E. Dillahunt, Greg Flynn, Amy T. Lee, Lucinda H. Mackethan, Raleigh Wake Citizens Association, Barbara Vandenbergh, John G. Vandenbergh, Amygayle L. Womble, Calla Wright regarding 92 Order, (Earls, Anita) (Entered: 07/18/2016)