Case: Rose v. Raffensperger

1:20-cv-02921 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: July 14, 2020

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Judge(s)

Grimberg, Steven Daniel (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Kokkas, Katerina (Georgia)

Martinez, Nicolas L. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Jacoutot, Bryan Francis (Georgia)

LaRoss, Diane Festin (Georgia)

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Documents in this case
1

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Complaint

July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020

Complaint
22

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Motion to Dismiss

Aug. 14, 2020

Aug. 14, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

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Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Aug. 27, 2020

Aug. 27, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
26

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Reply Brief in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Sept. 10, 2020

Sept. 10, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
36

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Opinion and Order

Jan. 5, 2021

Jan. 5, 2021

Order/Opinion

511 F.Supp.3d 1340

56

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Plaintiffs' First Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
62

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Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' First Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
68

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Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Their First Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
79

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Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
80

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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's Motion for Summary Judgment

July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Docket for: Rose v. Raffensperger
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1 July 14, 2020

COMPLAINT (Filing fee $400.00, receipt number AGANDC-9909368) filed by James Major Woodall, Richard Rose, Brionte McCorkle and Wanda Mosley. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit -1 -2010 Census QT-P5, # 2 Exhibit -2 -2010 Census Table P10, # 3 Exhibit -3 -Illustrative Plan 1, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(eop) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. Modified text and date fied on 7/15/2020 (eop). (Entered: 07/15/2020)

1 Exhibit -1 -2010 Census QT-P5

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2 Exhibit -2 -2010 Census Table P10

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3 Exhibit -3 -Illustrative Plan 1

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4 Civil Cover Sheet

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3 July 14, 2020

Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Raffensperger. (eop) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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2 July 15, 2020

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 7/10/20. (eop) (Entered: 07/15/2020)

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4 July 16, 2020

Return of Service Executed by Richard Rose, Brionte McCorkle, James Major Woodall, Wanda Mosley. All Defendants. (Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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5 July 16, 2020

APPLICATION for Admission of Nicolas L. Martinez Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921421).by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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6 July 16, 2020

APPLICATION for Admission of Wesley A. Morrissette Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921435).by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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7 July 16, 2020

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Steven D. Grimberg for all further proceedings. Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. no longer assigned to case. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:20-cv-02921-SDG. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. Signed by Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. on 7/16/2020. (tcc) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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8 July 17, 2020

STANDING ORDER Regarding Civil Litigation. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on July 17, 2020. (ash) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

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9 July 17, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 8 Order (Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

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July 20, 2020

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 5 APPLICATION for Admission of Nicolas L. Martinez Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921421).. Attorney Nicolas L. Martinez added appearing on behalf of Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (cdg)

July 20, 2020

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

July 20, 2020

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 6 APPLICATION for Admission of Wesley A. Morrissette Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921435).. Attorney Wesley A. Morrissette added appearing on behalf of Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (cdg)

10 July 21, 2020

ORDER granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Nicolas L. Martinez. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/21/2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(rjs) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

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11 July 21, 2020

ORDER granting 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Wesley A. Morrissette. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/21/2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(rjs) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

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July 21, 2020

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

July 21, 2020

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Nicolas L. Martinez re 10 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (rjs)

July 21, 2020

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Wesley A. Morrissette re 11 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (rjs)

12 July 30, 2020

Certificate of Interested Persons by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

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13 July 30, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 8 Order (Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

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14 July 30, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 8 Order (Morrissette, Wesley) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

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15 July 31, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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16 July 31, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Jacoutot, Bryan) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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17 July 31, 2020

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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18 July 31, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 8 Order (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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19 July 31, 2020

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. Brad Raffensperger Answer due 8/14/2020. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/31/2020. (bdb) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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20 July 31, 2020

CERTIFICATE of Compliance re 8 Order (Jacoutot, Bryan) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

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21 Aug. 4, 2020

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 08/03/2020. (dgs) (ADI) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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22 Aug. 14, 2020

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

1 Brief in Support

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23 Aug. 27, 2020

RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

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24 Sept. 2, 2020

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/1/2020. (ddm) (ADI) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

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25 Sept. 4, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

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Sept. 9, 2020

Submission of 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (bdb)

Sept. 9, 2020

Submission to District Judge

26 Sept. 10, 2020

REPLY to Response to Motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

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27 Sept. 29, 2020

EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 09/28/2020. (adg) (ADI) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

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28 Oct. 16, 2020

NOTICE SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT: The Court has set a hearing for Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable Steven D. Grimberg, in Courtroom 1707, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 for argument on Defendant's 22 Motion to Dismiss. Due to the current public health emergency, the parties may appear in person or via remote audio and video means, at their preference. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 10/16/2020. (jed) (Entered: 10/16/2020)

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29 Nov. 30, 2020

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 12/13,12/14,12/15,12/16, and 12/17, by Bryan Ludington Sells. (Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

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30 Dec. 1, 2020

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 1/16/21 - 1/23/21, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan) Modified on 12/2/2020 to edit text (jed). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

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31 Dec. 4, 2020

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 1/10/21, 1/11/21, 1/12/21, 1/13/21, 1/14/21, 1/15/21, 1/16/21, 1/17/21, 1/18/21, by Nicolas L. Martinez. (Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

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32 Dec. 4, 2020

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 12/22/20, 12/23/20, 12/24/20, 12/25/20, 12/26/20, 12/27/20, 12/28/20, 12/29/20, 12/30/20, 12/31/20, 1/1/21, by Wesley A. Morrissette. (Morrissette, Wesley) (Entered: 12/04/2020)

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33 Dec. 8, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Motion Hearing held on 12/8/2020. Oral Argument held on Defendant's 22 Motion to Dismiss. After hearing from both parties, the Court has taken the motion under advisement. A written order will follow at a later date. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley) (jed) (Entered: 12/08/2020)

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34 Dec. 9, 2020

NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/08/2020. (aaq) (ADI) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

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35 Dec. 11, 2020

TRANSCRIPT of the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Hearing Proceedings held on December 8, 2020, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/4/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/11/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/11/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) (Entered: 12/11/2020)

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36 Jan. 5, 2021

OPINION AND ORDER denying the Secretary's 22 Motion to Dismiss. The Secretary is DIRECTED to answer the Complaint within 21 days after entry of this Order. The parties shall conduct their Rule 26(f) conference within 14 days after the Secretary answers. Discovery shall commence and the parties shall serve their initial disclosures and submit a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan within 30 days after the Secretary files his answer. Plaintiffs' request that discovery begin notwithstanding the pendency of the Secretary's motion to dismiss, which was submitted to Chambers pursuant to the Court's Standing Order, is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 1/5/2020. (jed) (Entered: 01/05/2021)

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37 Jan. 26, 2021

ANSWER to 1 COMPLAINT by Brad Raffensperger. Discovery ends on 6/25/2021.(Tyson, Bryan) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 01/26/2021)

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38 Jan. 28, 2021

TENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 01/27/2021. (ddm) (ADI) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

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39 Feb. 9, 2021

JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed Order))(Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

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40 Feb. 9, 2021

SCHEDULING ORDER: re: 39 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Initial Disclosures - 2/25/2021. Discovery begins on 2/25/2021. Last day to add parties - 3/29/2021. Last day to serve opening expert reports - 4/21/2021. Last day to serve rebuttal expert reports - 6/4/2021. Last day to serve replies to rebuttal expert reports - 6/4/2021. Last day to serve replies to rebuttal expert reports - 6/25/2021. Discovery ends on 6/25/2021. Summary Judgment Motions due by 7/9/2021. Last day to file brief in response to motions for summary judgment - 7/23/2021. Last day to file reply brief in support of motions for summary judgment - 7/30/2021. Last day to file Daubert motions - 7/26/2021. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/26/2021. Pretrial Conference - TBD. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 02/09/2021. (bdb) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

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41 Feb. 25, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures and Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 02/25/2021)

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42 Feb. 26, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 02/26/2021)

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43 March 1, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Initial Disclosures by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/01/2021)

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March 3, 2021

NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Teleconference set for 3/8/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. No courtroom. Connection instructions have been emailed to the parties. (ash)

March 3, 2021

Notice of Hearing

44 March 8, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Telephone Conference held on 3/8/2021. Teleconference held regarding discovery dispute submitted by Plaintiffs to the Court pursuant to its Standing Order. The Court DENIED Plaintiffs' request to compel Defendant to comply with the notice requirement of Rule 5.1(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court GRANTED Plaintiffs leave to notify the federal government if they believe it's appropriate. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment #1, # 2 Attachment #2) (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(rlb) (Entered: 03/08/2021)

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45 March 9, 2021

NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Paradise, Loree Anne) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

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46 March 9, 2021

NOTICE by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall - Notice of Constitutional Question (Martinez, Nicolas) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

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47 March 10, 2021

ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 03/09/2021 (mmc) (ADI) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

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48 March 11, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and Request for Production to each Plaintiff by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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49 March 25, 2021

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 4/11/21 - 4/16/21, by Bryan Ludington Sells. (Sells, Bryan) Modified on 3/26/2021 to edit text. (aaq). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

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50 March 29, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service of Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 03/29/2021)

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51 April 1, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service of Defendants Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/01/2021)

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52 April 9, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 48 Certificate of Service of the defendant's first set of interrogatories and requests for production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 04/09/2021)

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53 April 21, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Expert Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

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54 May 21, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery Materials by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/21/2021)

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55 May 25, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the plaintiffs' first set of requests for admissions, second set of interrogatories, and second set of requests for production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 05/25/2021)

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56 May 27, 2021

First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: the defendant's initial disclosures, # 2 Exhibit 2: voter registration records, # 3 Statement of Material Facts)(Sells, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.-- (Entered: 05/27/2021)

1 Exhibit 1: the defendant's initial disclosures

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2 Exhibit 2: voter registration records

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3 Statement of Material Facts

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57 May 28, 2021

MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: census data)(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 05/28/2021)

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58 May 28, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 05/28/2021)

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59 June 4, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' Expert Rebuttal Report by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

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60 June 8, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Notices of Deposition served on June 8, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/08/2021)

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61 June 11, 2021

RESPONSE re 57 MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

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62 June 17, 2021

RESPONSE re 56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts - Defendant's Response)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

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June 17, 2021

NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Discovery Dispute Hearing set for 6/21/2021 at 04:00 PM before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. No courtroom. The connection instructions have been emailed to the parties. (ash)

June 17, 2021

Notice of Hearing

63 June 21, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Telephone Conference held on 6/21/2021 regarding discovery dispute submitted by Plaintiffs to the Court pursuant to its Standing Order. The Court GRANTED in PART and DENIED in PART Plaintiffs' request to compel compliance with third party subpoenas served on Atlanta Gas Light Company ("AGL") and Georgia Power. Counsel for AGL and Georgia Power participated in the conference. The Court ORDERED AGL and Georgia Power to generate and produce the list of customers who were served with shut off notices and those that entered into payment plans following the lift of the COVID-related moratorium, as requested by Plaintiff, to the extent this information is in the non-party's possession, custody, and control. The Court DENIED WITHOUT PREJUIDICE Plaintiff's request for the production of documents as vague, overbroad, and unduly burdensome. The Court ORDERED the parties to confer to resolve the statutory confidentiality issue raised by counsel for AGL and present the Court with a proposed order, if necessary. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1, # 2 Attachment 2, # 3 Attachment 3) (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(bdb) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

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64 June 22, 2021

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

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65 June 23, 2021

ORDER granting 64 Parties' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery ends on 6/29/2021. The prior scheduling order [ECF 40] is modified to allow the deposition of Commissioner Echols on June 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 06/23/2021. (bdb) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

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66 June 24, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' Second Supplemental Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 06/24/2021)

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67 June 24, 2021

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Responses to Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Admission and Second Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/24/2021)

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68 June 28, 2021

REPLY to Response to Motion re 56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 06/28/2021)

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June 28, 2021

Submission to District Judge

June 28, 2021

Submission of the 57 MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data, and 56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (aaq)

69 July 2, 2021

TRANSCRIPT of the Teleconference Hearing Proceedings held on March 8, 2021, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) (Entered: 07/02/2021)

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70 July 2, 2021

TRANSCRIPT of the Teleconference Hearing Proceedings held on June 21, 2021, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2021: # 2 Verification of Financial Arrangements) (kac). (Entered: 07/02/2021)

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71 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Tricia Pridemore taken on 3-11-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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72 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Charles Eaton, Jr. taken on 3-12-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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73 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Lauren McDonald, Jr. taken on 6-16-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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74 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Brionte McCorkle taken on 6-23-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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75 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Richard Rose taken on 6-23-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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76 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of James Woodall taken on June 14, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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77 July 9, 2021

DEPOSITION of Wanda Mosley taken on June 14, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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78 July 9, 2021

NOTICE Of Filing of Deposition Transcript by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: # 1 deposition transcript of Dr. Michael J. Barber)(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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79 July 9, 2021

Second MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3 - Defendants Stipulated Facts, # 2 Exhibit 4 - Defendants Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories, # 3 Exhibit 5 - Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Admission, # 4 Exhibit 6 - Expert Report of Dr. Stephen J. Popick, # 5 Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Sells, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.-- Modified on 7/13/2021 to edit Motion (jkb). (Entered: 07/09/2021)

1 Exhibit 3 - Defendants Stipulated Facts

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2 Exhibit 4 - Defendants Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interro

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3 Exhibit 5 - Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Admissi

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4 Exhibit 6 - Expert Report of Dr. Stephen J. Popick

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5 Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Undisputed Material Facts

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80 July 9, 2021

MOTION for Summary Judgment with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Exhibit A to Statement of Material Facts - Barber Report, # 4 Exhibit B to Statement of Material Facts - Fraga Rebuttal Report)(Tyson, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.-- (Entered: 07/09/2021)

1 Brief

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2 Statement of Material Facts

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3 Exhibit A to Statement of Material Facts - Barber Report

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4 Exhibit B to Statement of Material Facts - Fraga Rebuttal Report

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81 July 23, 2021

DEPOSITION of Stephen J. Popick, Ph.D. taken on 6/18/21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

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82 July 23, 2021

DEPOSITION of Bernard Fraga, Ph.D. taken on 6/22/21 by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-7, # 2 Exhibit 8, Part 1, # 3 Exhibit 8, Part 2, # 4 Exhibit 9-10)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

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83 July 23, 2021

NOTICE Of Filing of Deposition Transcript by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: # 1 Deposition of Jason Shaw)(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

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84 July 23, 2021

RESPONSE in Opposition re 80 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 7: election returns, # 2 Exhibit 8: expert report of Dr. Barnard L. Fraga, # 3 Exhibit 9: racial appeals, # 4 plaintiffs' response to defendant's statement of undisputed material facts, # 5 plaintiffs' statement of additional facts)(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

1 Exhibit 7: election returns

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2 Exhibit 8: expert report of Dr. Barnard L. Fraga

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3 Exhibit 9: racial appeals

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4 plaintiffs' response to defendant's statement of undisputed material

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5 plaintiffs' statement of additional facts

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85 July 23, 2021

RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts Response to Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Statement of Material Facts Statement of Additional Material Facts Which Present a Genuine Issue for Trial)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

1 Statement of Material Facts Response to Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Mat

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2 Statement of Material Facts Statement of Additional Material Facts Which Present

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86 July 28, 2021

STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Janie Allison (Jaye) Sitton on behalf of United States of America. (Sitton, Janie) Modified on 7/30/2021 (jkb). (Entered: 07/28/2021)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 14, 2020

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four African-American voters in Georgia

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Secretary of State of the State of Georgia

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Rights Act, section 2, 52 U.S.C. § 10301 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973)

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:20-cv-02921

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 22-12593

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Findings Letter/Report

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Issues

Voting:

Vote dilution

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