Case: The New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

1:21-cv-01229 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: March 25, 2021

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Judge(s)

Boulee, Jean-Paul (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Begakis, Steven Christopher (Georgia)

Bowman, Brad M. (Georgia)

Broder, Karl Patrick (Georgia)

Burwell, Kaye Woodard (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:21-cv-01229

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

Complaint
4

1:21-cv-01229

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
6

1:21-cv-01229

Motion to Intervene

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
7

1:21-cv-01229

Order

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

Order/Opinion
21

1:21-cv-01229

Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Republican Committees' Motion to Intervene as Defendants

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
34

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Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
34-1

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Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
39

1:21-cv-01229

First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

Complaint
61

1:21-cv-01229

Fulton County Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

June 24, 2021

June 24, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:21-cv-01229

County Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

New Georgia Project v. Raffensperger

July 13, 2021

July 13, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59769608/the-new-georgia-project-v-raffensperger/

Last updated Aug. 9, 2025, 9:55 p.m.

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-10855571) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(rvb) 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. (Entered: 03/26/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021

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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(rvb) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

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PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (Attachments: # 1 Summons Rebecca Sullivan, # 2 Summons David Worley, # 3 Summons Matthew Mashburn, # 4 Summons Anh Le)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

1 Summons Rebecca Sullivan

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2 Summons David Worley

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3 Summons Matthew Mashburn

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4 Summons Anh Le

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March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

PACER
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Certificate of Interested Persons by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Clearinghouse
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Electronic Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (ddm) (Entered: 03/29/2021)

March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Intervene with Brief In Support by The Republican National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Georgia Republican Party, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Proposed Answer)(Carver, William) (Entered: 03/31/2021)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Proposed Answer

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March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

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STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL LITIGATION. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/5/21. (bnw) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Jacoutot, Bryan) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Paradise, Loree Anne) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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Return of Service Executed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. Rebecca Sullivan served on 3/30/2021, answer due 4/20/2021. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
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Return of Service Executed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. Anh Le served on 3/30/2021, answer due 4/20/2021. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
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Return of Service Executed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. Matthew Mashburn served on 3/30/2021, answer due 4/20/2021. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
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Return of Service Executed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. David Worley served on 3/29/2021, answer due 4/19/2021. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
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Return of Service Executed by Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project, Black Voters Matter Fund. Brad Raffensperger served on 3/29/2021, answer due 4/19/2021. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants' Answer due 5/3/2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/7/21. (bnw)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

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MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Joinder by National Republican Congressional Committee. (Carver, William) . Added MOTION for Joinder on 4/9/2021 (tcc). (Entered: 04/09/2021)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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STRICKEN PER 4/16/21 ORDER Pro Se Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Amicus Curiae. (bdb) Modified on 4/16/2021 to edit text (bnw). (Entered: 04/13/2021)

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 5/24/21, 5/25/21, 5/26/21, 5/27/21, 5/28/21, 7/22/21, 7/23/21, 9/27/21, 9/28/21, 9/29/21, 9/30/21, 10/1/21, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/13/2021)

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Intervene, 18 MOTION to Intervene MOTION for Joinder Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Motion to Intervene filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/14/2021)

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10903400).by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/15/2021)

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Cameron Thomas Norris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10903537).by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/15/2021)

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

PACER
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Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): May 28-31, 2021, July 24-August 2, 2021, October 6-13, 2021, November 22-26, 2021, December 23-31, 2021, by Adam Martin Sparks. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 04/15/2021)

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

PACER
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Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): May 10-17, 2021, June 17-26, 2021, August 30- September 14, 2021, by Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. (Knapp, Halsey) (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER

Order

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907294).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Zachary Newkirk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907296).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Jyoti Jasrasaria Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907305).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Shelly Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907312).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Laura Hill Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907313).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/16/2021)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER

ORDER: It is hereby ordered that the 19 pleading filed by Amicus Curiae at is STRICKEN from the record. Non-parties must seek leave of the Court to file any documents in this case and may not proceed with such proposed filing unless leave is granted. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/16/21. (bnw)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Amicus Curiae re 4/16/21 Order. (bnw)

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 22 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10903400). to attorney for correction. Incorrect local counsel bar number. (nmb)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 23 APPLICATION for Admission of Cameron Thomas Norris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10903537). to attorney for correction. Incorrect local counsel bar number. (nmb)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice.by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/20/2021)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Cameron Thomas Norris Pro Hac Vice.by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/20/2021)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 30 APPLICATION for Admission of Laura Hill Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907313). Attorney Laura Hill added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 27 APPLICATION for Admission of Zachary Newkirk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907296). Attorney Zachary J. Newkirk added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 26 APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907294). Attorney Uzoma Nkwonta added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 29 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Shelly Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907312). Attorney Jacob D Shelly added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 28 APPLICATION for Admission of Jyoti Jasrasaria Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10907305). Attorney Jyoti Jasrasaria added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Rise, Inc., The New Georgia Project (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 32 APPLICATION for Admission of Cameron Thomas Norris Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Cameron T. Norris added appearing on behalf of Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Tyler R. Green added appearing on behalf of Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee (cdg)

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/21/21. 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.(bnw) Modified on 4/21/2021 to edit text (bnw).

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

PACER

Order on Application for Admission PHV

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Intervene, 18 MOTION to Intervene MOTION for Joinder filed by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

PACER

Submission of 6 MOTION to Intervene, 18 MOTION to Intervene and Joinder, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ddm)

April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

PACER

Submission to District Judge

April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

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MOTION to Dismiss with Brief In Support by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - SB 202 As Passed)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/03/2021)

1 Brief

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2 Exhibit A to Brief - SB 202 As Passed

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May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10971288).by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. Modified on 5/13/2021 to note wrong PDF was attached and will be addressed by Admin (ddm). (Entered: 05/12/2021)

May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10971312).by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. Modified on 5/13/2021 to note wrong PDF was attached and will be addressed by Admin (ddm). (Entered: 05/12/2021)

May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 35 APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10971288). to attorney for correction re: Case number on application. (cdg)

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 36 APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10971312). to attorney for correction re: Case number on application. (cdg)

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

PACER

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice.by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/13/2021)

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice.by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/13/2021)

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 37 APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Parties being represented. (cdg)

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

PACER

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

PACER

RETURN of 38 APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Parties being represented. (cdg)

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley, Margaret Bentley, Glenda Henley, Betty Bryant, Vera McIntosh, Charles Dave, Roy McClain, Zurich Deshazior, Don DiStefano, Karen Murray, Alex Wan, Mark Wingate, Kathleen Ruth, Vernetta Keith Nuriddin, Aaron Johnson, Keith Gammage, Gregory W. Edwards filed by The New Georgia Project, Rise, Inc., Black Voters Matter Fund, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Jauan Durbin, Elbert Solomon.(Nkwonta, Uzoma) 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. (Entered: 05/17/2021)

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 34 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Jauan Durbin, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Rise, Inc., Elbert Solomon, The New Georgia Project. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 05/17/2021)

May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice.by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/18/2021)

May 18, 2021

May 18, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice.by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/18/2021)

May 18, 2021

May 18, 2021

PACER

ORDER: Defendants Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley, Matthew Mashburn and Anh Le's 34 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED as moot in light of 39 Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed on May 17, 2021, which supersedes and replaces the original complaint. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/19/21. (bnw)

May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021

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Order

May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021

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PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Jauan Durbin, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Rise, Inc., Elbert Solomon, The New Georgia Project (Attachments: # 1 Summons Glenda Henley, # 2 Summons Betty Bryant, # 3 Summons Vera McIntosh, # 4 Summons Roy McClain, # 5 Summons Charles Dave, # 6 Summons Zurich Deshazior, # 7 Summons Don Distefano, # 8 Summons Karen Murray, # 9 Summons Alex Wan, # 10 Summons Mark Wingate, # 11 Summons Kathleen Ruth, # 12 Summons Vernetta K. Nuriddin, # 13 Summons Aaron Johnson, # 14 Summons Keith Gammage, # 15 Summons Gregory W. Edwards)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

PACER

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 41 APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Gene C. Schaerr added appearing on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (cdg)

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

PACER

Order on Application for Admission PHV

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 41 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/21/21. 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.(bnw)

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

PACER

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Erik Jaffe Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Erik Scott Jaffe added appearing on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (cdg)

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Margaret Bentley, Betty Bryant, Charles Dave, Zurich Deshazior, Don DiStefano, Gregory W. Edwards, Keith Gammage, Glenda Henley, Aaron Johnson, Roy McClain, Vera McIntosh, Karen Murray, Vernetta Keith Nuriddin, Kathleen Ruth, Alex Wan, Mark Wingate. (ddm) (Entered: 05/21/2021)

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

PACER

Order on Application for Admission PHV

May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 42 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/24/21. 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.(bnw)

May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A - SB 202 As Passed)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

1 Brief in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Fi

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2 Exhibit A - SB 202 As Passed

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June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

PACER
46

Return of Service Executed by The New Georgia Project, Jauan Durbin, Elbert Solomon, Rise, Inc., Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Black Voters Matter Fund. Margaret Bentley served on 5/26/2021, answer due 6/16/2021; Betty Bryant served on 5/26/2021, answer due 6/16/2021; Charles Dave served on 5/27/2021, answer due 6/17/2021; Zurich Deshazior served on 5/27/2021, answer due 6/17/2021; Don DiStefano served on 5/27/2021, answer due 6/17/2021; Gregory W. Edwards served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021; Keith Gammage served on 5/27/2021, answer due 6/17/2021; Glenda Henley served on 5/26/2021, answer due 6/16/2021; Aaron Johnson served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021; Roy McClain served on 5/26/2021, answer due 6/16/2021; Vera McIntosh served on 5/26/2021, answer due 6/16/2021; Karen Murray served on 5/27/2021, answer due 6/17/2021; Vernetta Keith Nuriddin served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021; Kathleen Ruth served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021; Alex Wan served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021; Mark Wingate served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Glenda Henley, # 2 Affidavit Betty Bryant, # 3 Affidavit Vera McIntosh, # 4 Affidavit Roy McClain, # 5 Affidavit Charles Dave, # 6 Affidavit Zurich Deshazior, # 7 Affidavit Don Distefano, # 8 Affidavit Karen Murray, # 9 Affidavit Alex Wan, # 10 Affidavit Mark Wingate, # 11 Affidavit Kathleen Ruth, # 12 Affidavit Vernetta K. Nuriddin, # 13 Affidavit Aaron Johnson, # 14 Affidavit Keith Gammage, # 15 Affidavit Gregory W. Edwards)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

PACER
47

JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Jauan Durbin, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Rise, Inc., Elbert Solomon, The New Georgia Project. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021

PACER
48

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures by Black Voters Matter Fund, Jauan Durbin, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Rise, Inc., Elbert Solomon, The New Georgia Project.(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021

PACER
49

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of State Defendants' Initial Disclosures by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley.(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021

PACER
50

APPLICATION for Admission of Steven C. Begakis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11018095).by The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 06/03/2021)

June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

PACER
51

ORDER: For all these reasons, the Court GRANTS Proposed Intervenors 6 and 18 motions to intervene. The Clerk is DIRECTED to add Proposed Intervenors as defendants in the respective actions. See Order for more details. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/4/21. (bnw) Modified on 6/7/2021 to edit text (bnw). (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 4, 2021

June 4, 2021

PACER
52

FILED IN ERROR ORDER: On June 4, 2021, the parties informed this Court that the matter had settled. In light of the parties' settlement, the Clerk is DIRECTED to ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSE this case for docket management purposes. See order for more details. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/4/21. (bnw) Modified on 6/7/2021 (bnw). (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER

Notification of Docket Correction

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER

Notification of Docket Correction re 52 Order. Clerk's error. Please disregard. Incorrect filing. (bnw)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 50 APPLICATION for Admission of Steven C. Begakis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11018095). Attorney Steven Christopher Begakis added appearing on behalf of Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee (cdg)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

PACER
53

MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Gregory W. Edwards. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

RECAP

Order

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

PACER

ORDER: In light of the pending motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint and the possibility that one or more claims or parties may be dismissed as a result, the Court finds that it is appropriate to stay discovery and all related deadlines in this case. The Court will confer with the parties and issue a case management order after the motion to dismiss is resolved. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/14/21. (bnw)

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

PACER
54

RESPONSE in Opposition re 45 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Black Voters Matter Fund, Jauan Durbin, Fannie Marie Jackson Gibbs, Rise, Inc., Elbert Solomon, The New Georgia Project. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021

RECAP
55

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Margaret Bentley, Betty Bryant, Glenda Henley, Roy McClain, Vera McIntosh. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In support of Spalding Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Broder, Karl) (Entered: 06/16/2021)

1 Brief In support of Spalding Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

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June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

PACER
56

Certificate of Interested Persons by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican National Committee. (Carver, William) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

PACER
57

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Keith Gammage. (Attachments: # 1 Brief)(Scott, William) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 25, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Non-profit organizations representing black voters in Georgia

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State of Georgia (Atlanta), State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Affected Race(s):

Black

Voting:

Voter ID

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access