Case: Arizona Broadcasters Association v. Mayes

Arizona Broadcasters Association v. Brnovich

Arizona Broadcasters Association v. Brnovich

COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 402.00, receipt number AAZDC-21020208 filed by KPNX-TV, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Arizona Newspapers Association, NBCUniversal Media LLC, Scripps Media Incorporated, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, National Press Photographers Association, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Gray Media Group Incorporated. (Kelley, Matthew) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

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SUMMONS Submitted by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, NBCUniversal Media LLC, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror. (Kelley, Matthew) (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

MOTION for Leave to File Motion Exceeding Page Limit by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, NBCUniversal Media LLC, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror. (Kelley, Matthew) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

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*Filed at 24 per Order 23 *LODGED Proposed MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT re: 3 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation for Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, NBCUniversal Media LLC, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror. (Kelley, Matthew) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Decl. of M. Osterreicher, # 2 Affidavit Decl. of G. Burton, # 3 Affidavit Decl. of P. Mathews, # 4 Affidavit Decl. of P. Mathews, # 5 Affidavit Decl. of J. Raiford, # 6 Proposed Order, # 7 Proposed Order)(MYE) Modified on 11/29/2022 (REK). (Entered: 08/23/2022)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Arizona Broadcasters Association. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Arizona Newspapers Association. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Fox Television Stations LLC. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Gray Media Group Incorporated. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by KPNX-TV. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by NBCUniversal Media LLC. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by National Press Photographers Association. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Scripps Media Incorporated. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror. (Kelley, Matthew) (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Filing fee paid, receipt number AAZDC-21020208. This case has been assigned to the Honorable John J Tuchi. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-22-1431-PHX-JJT. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (MYE) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Summons Issued as to Mark Brnovich, Rachel Mitchell, Paul Penzone, and Maricopa County, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(MYE). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. (Keenan, Jared) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

NOTICE re: Correction of Name of Party by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, NBCUniversal Media LLC, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror re: 1 Complaint, . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Telemundo of Arizona corporate disclosure)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/24/2022)

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Shreya Tewari, Vera Eidelman on behalf of Plaintiff American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Esha Bhandari on behalf of Plaintiff American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Telemundo of Arizona LLC identifying Corporate Parent Comcast Corporation for Telemundo of Arizona LLC. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/25/2022)

SERVICE EXECUTED filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Certificate of Service re: Summons; complaint; mot. to exceed page limit and proposed order; mot. for preliminary injunction, supporting declarations, and proposed orders; corporate disclosure statements; notice of correction of name of party; civil cover sheet upon Defendant Mark Brnovich, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Arizona on 08/24/2022. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2022)

SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Certificate of Service re: summons; complaint; mot. for leave to file excess pages and proposed order; mot. for preliminary injunction, supporting declarations, and proposed orders; corporate disclosures; notice of correction of name of party; civil cover sheet upon Rachel Mitchell, in her official capacity as Maricopa County Attorney on 08/24/2022. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2022)

SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Certificate of Service re: summons; complaint; mot. for leave to file excess pages and proposed order; mot. for preliminary injunction, supporting declarations, and proposed orders; corporate disclosure statements; notice of correction of name of party; civil cover sheet upon Paul Penzone, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Maricopa County on 08/24/2022. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2022)

ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed Page Limitations on their Application for Preliminary Injunction (PI) (Doc. 3 ). The Clerk of Court shall file the 26-page brief and attachments currently lodged at Doc. 4 . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants shall file any Response to the Application for Preliminary Injunction (currently Doc. 4 ) no later than 3:00 PM, Arizona time, Monday, September 5, 2022. Like Plaintiffs, Defendants may exceed the 17-page limitation set forth in the Local Rules of Practice for the District of Arizona and file a brief or briefs up to 26 pages in length. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any Reply by 8:00 PM, Arizona time, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting this matter for in-person oral argument at 9:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Order on all Defendants by 5:00 PM, August 29, 2022. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 8/29/2022. (WLP) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Mickey Osterreicher, # 2 Declaration Greg Burton, # 3 Declaration Phillip Mathews, # 4 Declaration Rick Davis, # 5 Declaration Jacob Raiford, # 6 Proposed Order, # 7 Proposed Order)(WLP) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

1 Declaration Mickey Osterreicher

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4 Declaration Rick Davis

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SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Certificate of Service re: Order of Aug. 29, 2022 upon Mark Brnovich, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Arizona on 08/30/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Diligence)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Certificate of Service re: Order of Aug. 29, 2022 upon Paul Penzone, in his official capacity as Maricopa County Sheriff on 08/30/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Diligence)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC: Declaration of Service re: Order of Aug. 29, 2002 upon Rachel Mitchell, in her official capacity as Maricopa County Attorney on 08/29/2022. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brunn Wall Roysden, III on behalf of Mark Brnovich. (Roysden, Brunn) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

RESPONSE to Motion re: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mark Brnovich. (Roysden, Brunn) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Central Arizona NLG, Southern Arizona NLG, Mass Liberation AZ, Poder in Action, Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits1-2; Amicus Brief and Proposed Order)(Brody, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/02/2022)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joseph I Vigil and Joseph J Branco appearing for Rachel Mitchell, Paul Penzone. [Notice of Appearance for Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone]. (Vigil, Joseph) (Entered: 09/02/2022)

NOTICE re: Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's and Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone's Notice Asserting Their Status as Nominal Defendants by Rachel Mitchell, Paul Penzone . (Vigil, Joseph) (Entered: 09/02/2022)

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED granting the Motion for Leave to file Amicus Brief (Doc. 30 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Amicus Parties shall file their Amicus Brief on the docket by 5:00 PM on September 7, 2022. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 9/6/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Adam Daniel Schwartz, Mukund Rathi on behalf of Amicus Parties Central Arizona NLG, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Mass Liberation AZ, Poder in Action, Southern Arizona NLG. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Kathleen E Brody on behalf of Central Arizona NLG, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Mass Liberation AZ, Poder in Action, Southern Arizona NLG. (Brody, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that counsel for parties who either have declared they take no position with respect to the issuance of the PI or do not oppose its issuance should still plan to attend the September 9th hearing. The Court will have inquiries for all parties' counsel regarding the matter beyond any PI-related issues. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 9/6/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

MOTION to File Amicus Curiae by Associated Press. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 09/07/2022)

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REPLY re: 29 Response to Motion, 32 Notice (Other), 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' Statements of Non-Opposition by Plaintiff American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US v. Municipality of Penn Hills)(Keenan, Jared) (Entered: 09/07/2022)

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ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED granting "The Associated Press' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 24 )" (Doc. 36 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Associated Press shall file their Amicus Brief on the docket by 5:00 PM on September 8, 2022. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 9/8/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregg Paul Leslie on behalf of Associated Press. (Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE by Amicus Associated Press. (Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

*(AMENDED by Doc. 42 )*MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John J Tuchi: Oral Argument held on 9/9/2022. Order to follow. APPEARANCES: K M Bell, Jared Keenan, Benjamin Rundall, Matthew Kelley and Kennison Lay for Plaintiffs. Brunn Roysden, III, Joseph Branco and Joseph Vigil for Defendants. (Court Reporter Candy Potter.) Hearing held 9:04 AM to 9:37 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JAMA) Modified on 9/9/2022 (JAMA). (Entered: 09/09/2022)

AMENDED MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John J Tuchi: Amending Doc. 41 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John J Tuchi: Oral Argument held on 9/9/2022. IT IS ORDERED that any motions to intervene are filed by no later than 9/16/2022. Order to follow. APPEARANCES: K M Bell, Jared Keenan, Benjamin Rundall, Matthew Kelley and Kennison Lay for Plaintiffs. Brunn Roysden, III, Joseph Branco and Joseph Vigil for Defendants. (Court Reporter Candy Potter.) Hearing held 9:04 AM to 9:37 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JAMA) Reason for Amendment: To Add in Deadline for Motions to Intervene. (Entered: 09/09/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 24 ). The Court enjoins the enforcement of A.R.S. § 13-3732 pending further order. (See attached Order). Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 9/9/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 09/09/2022)

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ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that motions to dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) and motions to strike pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) are discouraged if the defect that would be the subject of the motion can be cured by filing an amended pleading. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order on Defendants. (See attached Order). Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 9/12/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

MOTION for Status Conference by Plaintiff American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. (Bell, K M) Modified to correcet event on 9/29/2022 (WLP). (Entered: 09/28/2022)

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED granting the Parties' Joint Request for Status Conference (Doc. 45 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a telephonic status conference on October 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM (Arizona time) in Courtroom 505, 401 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge John J. Tuchi. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 10/7/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert John Makar on behalf of Mark Brnovich. (Makar, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

NOTICE of Attorney Withdrawal of Shreya Tewari filed by Shreya Tewari. (Tewari, Shreya) (Entered: 10/14/2022)

NOTICE of Attorney Withdrawal Brunn W. Roysden III filed by Robert John Makar. (Makar, Robert) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John J Tuchi: Status Conference held on 10/20/2022. Discussion held. IT IS ORDERED that defendants answer is due by no later than 5:00 p.m. on 10/24/2022. APPEARANCES: K M Bell, Jared Keenan, Benjamin Rundall, Matthew Kelley and Kennison Lay (telephonic) for Plaintiffs. Telephonic appearance by Robert Makar, Joseph Branco and Joseph Vigil for Defendants. (Court Reporter Teri Veres.) Hearing held 10:12 AM to 10:22 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JAMA) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Mark Brnovich.(Makar, Robert) (Entered: 10/24/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the time to file an answer or other responsive pleading as extended by this Court's Order having now elapsed, Plaintiffs shall move the Clerk of Court to enter default as to Defendants Mitchell and Penzone in their official capacities by November 29, 2022, and then timely move the Court for default judgment thereafter as provided by rule. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that by December 9, 2022, Plaintiffs shall either move the Court for judgment as against Defendant Brnovich in his official capacity pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) or file a notice indicating that the matter is ready for a Rule 16 Scheduling conference. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 11/22/2022. (JAMA) (Entered: 11/22/2022)

APPLICATION for Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC against Rachel Mitchell, in her official capacity as Maricopa County Attorney, and Paul Penzone, in his official capacity as Maricopa County Sheriff. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Matthew E. Kelley, # 2 Exhibit A to Kelley Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Kelley Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Kelley Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D to Kelley Declaration)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

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MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Defendant Mark Brnovich, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Arizona by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bell, K M) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

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Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Rachel Mitchell, Paul Penzone. (REK) (Entered: 11/29/2022)

MOTION for Default Judgment as to Rachel Mitchell, in her official capacity as Maricopa County Attorney, and Paul Penzone, in his official capacity as Maricopa County Sheriff by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Defendant Mark Brnovich, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Arizona filed by Mark Brnovich. (Makar, Robert) (Entered: 12/08/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re: 54 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Defendant Mark Brnovich, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Arizona filed by Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, KPNX-TV, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC. (Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 12/15/2022)

NOTICE re: Substitution of Public Officer by Mark Brnovich . (Makar, Robert) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Substitution by Hayleigh Susan Crawford. (Crawford, Hayleigh) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that counsel for Plaintiffs and Defendant Mayes shall meet and confer and file a status report by April 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Arizona time). (See attached Order). Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 4/11/2023. (JAMA) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

STATUS REPORT JOINT by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona. (Bell, K M) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Withdrawal Benjamin L. Rundall filed by Jared G Keenan. (Keenan, Jared) (Entered: 06/05/2023)

ORDER. In their April 21, 2023 Status Report, Plaintiffs and the Arizona Attorney General advised they were "endeavoring to enter into an agreement or resolution that would terminate the merits portion of the case" and that they "expect this to be completed by May 12, 2023." Doc. 62 . The parties have been silent since. IT IS ORDERED directing Plaintiffs and the Attorney General to meet, confer and file a Joint Status Report by June 23, 2023. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 6/16/2023. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

STATUS REPORT by Kris Mayes. (Crawford, Hayleigh) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

STIPULATION REGARDING ENTRY OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND DECLARATORY JUDGMENT by Kris Mayes. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief)(Crawford, Hayleigh) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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STIPULATION Regarding Attorneys' Fees and Costs by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arizona Newspapers Association, Fox Television Stations LLC, Gray Media Group Incorporated, National Press Photographers Association, Phoenix Newspapers Incorporated, Scripps Media Incorporated, States Newsroom/Arizona Mirror, Telemundo of Arizona LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kelley, Matthew) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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ORDER FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND DECLARATORY JUDGMENT; DEFAULT JUDGMENT AS TO COUNTY DEFENDANTS - IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Rachel Mitchell, in her official capacity as Maricopa County Attorney, and Paul Penzone, in his official capacity as Maricopa County Sheriff (Doc. 56 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting the Stipulation Regarding Entry of Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Judgment (Doc. 66 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED denying as moot Plaintiffs' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings against Defendant Kristin K. Mayes, in her official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Arizona (Doc. 54 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk to close this matter. See document for complete details. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 7/21/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Defendant Kris Mayes, in her official capacity of Attorney General for the State of Arizona, shall pay Plaintiffs the total sum of $69,000.00 at the conclusion of this litigation. Of that total, $23,000.00 shall be paid to Plaintiff ACLU of Arizona and $46,000 shall be paid to the News Media Plaintiffs in care of their attorneys, Ballard Spahr LLP. Such payment shall be in full settlement of any claims by Plaintiffs for attorneys' fees and costs in this matter. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 7/21/2023. (WLP) (Entered: 07/21/2023)