Case: Michigan Welfare Rights v. Trump

1:20-cv-03388 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Nov. 20, 2020

Closed Date: Dec. 4, 2024

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Madison Thibeaux-Brown (6/9/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Ascher, Stephen L. (District of Columbia)

Bradford, Jason Michael (District of Columbia)

Fedornak, Melissa Takara (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Binnall, Jesse R. (District of Columbia)

Norris, Cameron Thomas (District of Columbia)

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1:20-cv-03388

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Nov. 20, 2020

Nov. 20, 2020

Complaint
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Notice of Errata Regarding Plaintiffs’ Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Michigan Welfare Rights, Et Al V. Trump, Et Al

Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

Other
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Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Dec. 21, 2020

Dec. 21, 2020

Complaint
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Republican National Committee's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and Statement of Points and Authorities

Feb. 24, 2021

Feb. 24, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion to Dismiss on Behalf of Defendants Donald J. Trump and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

Feb. 24, 2021

Feb. 24, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

Other
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Republican National Committee's Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Other
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Reply in Support of Trump Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Other
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Memorandum Opinion

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

Order/Opinion

600 F.Supp.3d 85

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Memorandum Opinion and Order

Nov. 28, 2022

Nov. 28, 2022

Order/Opinion

642 F.Supp.3d 98

Docket

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Last updated July 7, 2026, 6:13 a.m.

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7863628) filed by TEASHA JONES, MAUREEN TAYLOR, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NICOLE HILL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

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Nov. 20, 2020

Nov. 20, 2020

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ERRATA Notice by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, MAUREEN TAYLOR 1 Complaint, filed by TEASHA JONES, NICOLE HILL, MAUREEN TAYLOR, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Corrected Complaint)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

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Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

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SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 11/24/2020)

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Nov. 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

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Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (zsb)

Nov. 24, 2020

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. served on 11/30/2020, answer due 12/21/2020 (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DONALD J. TRUMP served on 11/30/2020, answer due 12/21/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Delivery Date Confirmation)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

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Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

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STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/14/20. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 12/14/2020)

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Dec. 14, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse R. Binnall on behalf of All Defendants (Binnall, Jesse) (Main Document 7 replaced on 12/21/2020) (zjf). (Entered: 12/21/2020)

Dec. 21, 2020

Dec. 21, 2020

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP, REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE filed by TEASHA JONES, MAUREEN TAYLOR, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NICOLE HILL, NAACP . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redline Comparison to original complaint, # 2 Summons to Republican National Committee)(Spital, Samuel) Modified on 1/4/2021 to add additional filer (zjf). (Entered: 12/21/2020)

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Dec. 21, 2020

Dec. 21, 2020

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 8 Amended Complaint, or Otherwise Plead by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 12/31/2020)

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Dec. 31, 2020

Dec. 31, 2020

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MINUTE ORDER granting 9 consent motion for extension of time. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint by no later than January 25, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/31/2020. (lcegs3)

Dec. 31, 2020

Dec. 31, 2020

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SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (zjf) (Entered: 01/04/2021)

Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

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Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Answer Or Otherwise Response To The Complaint due by 1/25/2021. (mac)

Jan. 4, 2021

Jan. 4, 2021

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE served on 1/11/2021, answer due 2/1/2021 (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Thomas Norris on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

Jan. 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 8 Amended Complaint, by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DONALD J. TRUMP (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

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Jan. 15, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER granting 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by no later than February 24, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/19/2021. (lcegs3)

Jan. 19, 2021

Jan. 19, 2021

Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Answer Or Otherwise Response To Plaintiff's Amended Complaint due by 1/24/2021. (mac)

Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 01/25/2021)

Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NAACP (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 01/25/2021)

Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler R. Green on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Green, Tyler) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Bradford on behalf of NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR (Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Enfield on behalf of NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR (Enfield, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

Feb. 2, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Harmeet Dhillon on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Dhillon, Harmeet) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Meuser on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Meuser, Mark) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

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MOTION to Transfer Case by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Dhillon, Harmeet) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

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Feb. 9, 2021

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MOTION for Joinder to Transfer Venue by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

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Memorandum in opposition to re 21 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

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Feb. 23, 2021

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MOTION to Dismiss by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Green, Tyler) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

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Feb. 24, 2021

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MOTION to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Binnall, Jesse); Modified text and modified event on 2/25/2021 (ztth). (Entered: 02/24/2021)

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 24, 2021

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Dhillon, Harmeet) (Entered: 03/02/2021)

March 2, 2021

March 2, 2021

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 25 MOTION to Dismiss by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 03/03/2021)

1 Proposed Order

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March 3, 2021

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Jesse R Binnall (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 03/04/2021)

March 4, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 unopposed motion for extension of time. Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss by no later than April 7, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/5/2021. (lcegs3)

March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs Opposition To Defendants' Motions To Dismiss due by 4/7/2021. (mac)

March 7, 2021

March 7, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Janai Nelson, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8296428. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Janai Nelson, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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March 11, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Monique N. Lin-Luse, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8296501. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Monique N. Lin-Luse, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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March 11, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER granting 29 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Janai Nelson is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/11/2021. (lcegs3)

March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

MINUTE ORDER granting 30 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Monique N. Lin-Luse is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/11/2021. (lcegs3)

March 11, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Monique Lin-Luse on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Lin-Luse, Monique) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Janai Nelson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Nelson, Janai) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by William L. Von Hoene on behalf of NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR (Von Hoene, William) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Stephen L. Ascher, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8358727. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stephen L. Ascher in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

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April 7, 2021

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Memorandum in opposition to re 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 25 MOTION to Dismiss filed by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

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April 7, 2021

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 25 MOTION to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Green, Tyler) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 36 unopposed motion for extension of time. Defendants shall file their reply briefs by no later than April 21, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/8/2021. (lcegs3)

April 8, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER granting 34 motion for admission pro hac vice. Stephen L. Ascher is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/8/2021. (lcegs3)

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Reply Briefs due by 4/21/2021. (mac)

April 9, 2021

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Green, Tyler) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Ascher on behalf of NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR (Ascher, Stephen) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Patrick Strawbridge, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8417015. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 05/03/2021)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 40 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Patrick Strawbridge is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/4/2021. (lcegs3)

May 4, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick Neilson Strawbridge on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Strawbridge, Patrick) (Entered: 05/05/2021)

May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Von Hoene, William) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

Nov. 10, 2021

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MINUTE ORDER granting 42 motion to withdraw as attorney. It is hereby ORDERED that William L. Von Hoene is withdrawn as attorney. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 11/12/2021. (lcegs3)

Nov. 12, 2021

Nov. 12, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Anuja Diwakar Thatte on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Thatte, Anuja) (Entered: 01/12/2022)

Jan. 12, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Gary Lawkowski on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 03/29/2022)

March 29, 2022

March 29, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Alan Warrington on behalf of REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Warrington, David) (Entered: 03/29/2022)

March 29, 2022

March 29, 2022

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

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March 31, 2022

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MOTION for Status Conference by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

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ORDER denying Motion to Transfer Case 21 ; denying 22 Motion to Transfer Case; granting in part and holding in abeyance in part 24 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and holding in abeyance in part 25 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/31/2022. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/1/2022. (lcegs1) (Entered: 04/01/2022)

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MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 47 Motion for Status Conference in view of 46 Notice of Supplemental Authority and 49 Memorandum Opinion. To the extent Plaintiffs seek discovery at this time, Plaintiffs must file a motion consistent with Local Civil Rule 7. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/5/2022. (lcegs1)

April 5, 2022

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RESPONSE re 46 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Green, Tyler) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

April 11, 2022

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RESPONSE re 46 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 04/14/2022)

April 14, 2022

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MOTION to Clarify re 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 48 Order on Motion to Transfer Case,, Order on Motion for Joinder,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, 25 MOTION to Dismiss, 49 Memorandum & Opinion, 8 Amended Complaint, /Plaintiffs' Motion for Clarification and Statement of Points and Authorities by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

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RESPONSE re 52 MOTION to Clarify re 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 48 Order on Motion to Transfer Case,, Order on Motion for Joinder,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, 25 MOTION to Dismiss, 49 Memorandum & Opinion, 8 Amended Complaint, / filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

May 31, 2022

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RESPONSE re 52 MOTION to Clarify re 24 MOTION to Dismiss, 48 Order on Motion to Transfer Case,, Order on Motion for Joinder,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, 25 MOTION to Dismiss, 49 Memorandum & Opinion, 8 Amended Complaint, / filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Warrington, David) (Entered: 06/01/2022)

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MINUTE ORDER denying 52 Motion to Clarify. To the extent Plaintiffs seek to file an Amended/Supplemental Complaint, they shall move for leave to do so by no later than June 16, 2022. Any opposition shall be filed by no later than June 30, 2022, and the reply, if any, shall be filed by no later than July 7, 2022. The Court declines to rule on the pending Motions to Dismiss as to Plaintiff's Section 1985(3) claim prior to considering the Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs are reminded to comply with the directives in the Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, ECF No. 6. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 6/10/2022. (lcegs1)

June 10, 2022

June 10, 2022

Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs To File An Amended/Supplemental due by 6/16/2022. Opposition due by 6/30/2022. Reply, If Any, due by 7/7/2022. (mac)

June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

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MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Statement of Points and Authorities by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 06/16/2022)

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June 16, 2022

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RESPONSE re 55 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Statement of Points and Authorities filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Warrington, David) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

June 30, 2022

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RESPONSE re 55 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Statement of Points and Authorities filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

June 30, 2022

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 55 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Statement of Points and Authorities filed by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 07/07/2022)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 55 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 11/28/2022. (lcegs1) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

Nov. 28, 2022

Nov. 28, 2022

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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, DONALD J. TRUMP filed by TEASHA JONES, NAACP, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, MAUREEN TAYLOR, NICOLE HILL. (ztth) (Entered: 11/30/2022)

Nov. 28, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 59 Order on Motion for Leave to File by DONALD J. TRUMP. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number BDCDC-9704910. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 11/30/2022)

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Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 61 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (ztth) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

63

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Monique Lin-Luse by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

MINUTE ORDER granting 63 motion to withdraw the appearance of Monique Lin-Luse. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/2/2022. (lcegs1)

Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

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Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

USCA Case Number 22-7164 for 61 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by DONALD J. TRUMP. (zjm)

Dec. 6, 2022

Dec. 6, 2022

64

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 60 Amended Complaint by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Green, Tyler) (Entered: 12/07/2022)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Dec. 7, 2022

Dec. 7, 2022

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MINUTE ORDER granting 64 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 60 Amended Complaint REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE answer due 1/2/2023. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/8/2022. (lcegs1)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

Set/Reset Deadlines: Republican National Committee Answer due by 1/2/2023 (mac)

Dec. 8, 2022

Dec. 8, 2022

65

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 60 Amended Complaint by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 12/09/2022)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

MINUTE ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 65 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 60 Amended Complaint DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., Donald J. Trump answer due 1/2/2023. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/9/2022. (lcegs1)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

Set/Reset Deadlines: Donald J. Trump Answer due by 1/2/2023 (mac)

Dec. 9, 2022

Dec. 9, 2022

66

MOTION to Stay All Pretrial Proceedings Pending Appeal by DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 12/12/2022)

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Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF JOINDER by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE re 66 Motion to Stay (Green, Tyler) (Entered: 12/15/2022)

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15, 2022

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Cross MOTION to Commence Discovery re 66 MOTION to Stay All Pretrial Proceedings Pending Appeal by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support - Statement of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Stay and in Support of Cross Motion to Commence Discovery, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason); Modified docketing event on 1/3/2023 (ztth). (Entered: 12/23/2022)

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Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

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RESPONSE re 68 Cross MOTION to Commence Discovery re 66 MOTION to Stay All Pretrial Proceedings Pending Appeal filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Green, Tyler) (Entered: 12/30/2022)

Dec. 30, 2022

Dec. 30, 2022

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 66 MOTION to Stay All Pretrial Proceedings Pending Appeal, Memorandum in opposition to re 68 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 12/30/2022)

Dec. 30, 2022

Dec. 30, 2022

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MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Green, Tyler) (Entered: 01/02/2023)

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Jan. 2, 2023

Jan. 2, 2023

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MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC., DONALD J. TRUMP. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Binnall, Jesse) (Entered: 01/02/2023)

1 Memorandum in Support

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Jan. 2, 2023

Jan. 2, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Wong on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wong, Joseph) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

Jan. 4, 2023

Jan. 4, 2023

74

REPLY to opposition to motion re 68 MOTION for Discovery filed by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 01/06/2023)

Jan. 6, 2023

Jan. 6, 2023

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Memorandum in opposition to re 72 Motion to Dismiss, 71 Motion to Dismiss / Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss filed by NICOLE HILL, TEASHA JONES, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, NAACP, MAUREEN TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bradford, Jason) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

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Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 71 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

Jan. 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

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. 20, 2020

Closing Date: Dec. 4, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Michigan Welfare Rights Organization (MWRO) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Maureen Taylor Nicole L. Hill Teasha K. Jones

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Political Party

Donald J. Trump (in his personal capacity) Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. (the Trump Campaign) Republican National Committee (RNC)

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1985

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:20-cv-03388

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 22-07164

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

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