Case: Asian Americans Advanci v. Raffensperger

1:21-cv-01333 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: April 1, 2021

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Judge(s)

Boulee, Jean-Paul (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Bartolomucci, H. Christopher (Georgia)

Begakis, Steven Christopher (Georgia)

Carver, William Bradley (Georgia)

Els, Irene B. (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021

Complaint
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Amended Complaint

April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

Complaint
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State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint

June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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County Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
69

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Order Denying Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 41, 53, 54)

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

Order/Opinion
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Order Denying Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 41, 53, 54)

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

Order/Opinion
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Intervenors' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunctions

June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

Transcript
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Consolidated/Joint Discovery Statement

Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

Discovery Material/FOIA Release
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Order Granting Joint Stipulation and Consent Motion for Voluntary Dismissals of Plaintiff Thao Tran and Deepum Patel

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 9, 2025, 9:49 p.m.

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COMPLAINT filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Filing fee $402.00, receipt number AGANDC-10872967) (Attachments: # 1 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. (Entered: 04/02/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Raffensperger. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Rebecca Sullivan. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to David Worley. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Matthew Mashburn. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Anh Lee. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 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 CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 3/9/2021. (eop) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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Certificate of Interested Persons by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Li, Hillary) (Entered: 04/02/2021)

April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Eileen Jean Ma Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10877215).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

PACER
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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

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Niyati Shah Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879870).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Connie Sung Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879878).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Leo L. Lam Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879879).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of R. Adam Lauridsen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879880).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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15

APPLICATION for Admission of Candice Mai Khanh Nguyen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879882).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/05/2021)

April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Terry Ao Minnis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10882719).by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 04/06/2021)

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Jacoutot, Bryan) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (Paradise, Loree Anne) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Eileen Jean Ma Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10877215).. Attorney Eileen Jean Ma added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Connie Sung Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879878).. Attorney Connie P. Sung added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 13 APPLICATION for Admission of Leo L. Lam Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879879).. Attorney Leo L. Lam added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 14 APPLICATION for Admission of R. Adam Lauridsen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879880).. Attorney R. Adam Lauridsen added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Candice Mai Khanh Nguyen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879882).. Attorney Candice Mai Khanh Nguyen added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 11 APPLICATION for Admission of Niyati Shah Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10879870).. Attorney Niyati Shah added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 16 APPLICATION for Admission of Terry Ao Minnis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10882719).. Attorney Terry Ao Minnis added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

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MOTION to Intervene with Brief In Support by Republican National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, Georgia Republican Party, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Proposed Answer)(Carver, William) (Entered: 04/09/2021)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Proposed Answer

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April 9, 2021

April 9, 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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ORDER granting 91112131516 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/13/21. 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)

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

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ORDER granting 9 11 12 13 15 16 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/13/21. 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)

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number BGANDC-10903190).by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 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

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APPLICATION for Admission of Cameron Thomas Norris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10903470).by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 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

RETURN of 22 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler R. Green Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number BGANDC-10903190). to attorney for correction regarding incorrect local counsel bar number. (nmb)

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-10903470). to attorney for correction regarding incorrect local counsel bar number. (nmb)

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

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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, 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, 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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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 24 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, Republican National Committee (nmb)

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 25 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, Republican National Committee (nmb)

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Intervene filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Nguyen, Phi) (Entered: 04/23/2021)

April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 14 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Adam Lauridsen. 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. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/27/21. (bnw)

April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Steven J Paik, Thuy Hang Tran, Thao Tran, Deepum Patel, Nora Aquino, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Aaron V. Johnson, # 2 Summons for Alex Wan, # 3 Summons for Alice O'Lenick, # 4 Summons for Anthony Lewis, # 5 Summons for Baoky N. Vu, # 6 Summons for Barbara Luth, # 7 Summons for Carla Radzikinas, # 8 Summons for Carol Wesley, # 9 Summons for Darlene Johnson, # 10 Summons for Daryl O. Wilson Jr., # 11 Summons for Dele L. Smith, # 12 Summons for Diane Givens, # 13 Summons for Dorothy F. Hall, # 14 Summons for Erica Hamilton, # 15 Summons for Fred Aiken, # 16 Summons for George Awuku, # 17 Summons for Janine Eveler, # 18 Summons for Jessica M. Brooks, # 19 Summons for Joel Natt, # 20 Summons for John Mangano, # 21 Summons for Kathleen D. Ruth, # 22 Summons for Lynn Ledford, # 23 Summons for Mandi Smith, # 24 Summons for Mark Wingate, # 25 Summons for Matthew Blender, # 26 Summons for Pat Gartland, # 27 Summons for Patricia Pullar, # 28 Summons for Phil Daniell, # 29 Summons for Randy Ingram, # 30 Summons for Richard L. Barron, # 31 Summons for Samuel E. Tillman, # 32 Summons for Santiago Marquez, # 33 Summons for Shauna Dozier, # 34 Summons for Stephen W. Day, # 35 Summons for Susan Motter, # 36 Summons for Vernetta K. Nuriddin, # 37 Summons for Wandy Taylor)(Nguyen, Phi) 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: 04/27/2021)

1 Summons for Aaron V. Johnson

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2 Summons for Alex Wan

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3 Summons for Alice O'Lenick

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4 Summons for Anthony Lewis

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5 Summons for Baoky N. Vu

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6 Summons for Barbara Luth

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7 Summons for Carla Radzikinas

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8 Summons for Carol Wesley

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9 Summons for Darlene Johnson

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10 Summons for Daryl O. Wilson Jr.

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11 Summons for Dele L. Smith

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12 Summons for Diane Givens

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13 Summons for Dorothy F. Hall

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14 Summons for Erica Hamilton

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15 Summons for Fred Aiken

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16 Summons for George Awuku

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17 Summons for Janine Eveler

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18 Summons for Jessica M. Brooks

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19 Summons for Joel Natt

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20 Summons for John Mangano

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21 Summons for Kathleen D. Ruth

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22 Summons for Lynn Ledford

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23 Summons for Mandi Smith

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24 Summons for Mark Wingate

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25 Summons for Matthew Blender

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26 Summons for Pat Gartland

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27 Summons for Patricia Pullar

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28 Summons for Phil Daniell

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29 Summons for Randy Ingram

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30 Summons for Richard L. Barron

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31 Summons for Samuel E. Tillman

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32 Summons for Santiago Marquez

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33 Summons for Shauna Dozier

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34 Summons for Stephen W. Day

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35 Summons for Susan Motter

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36 Summons for Vernetta K. Nuriddin

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37 Summons for Wandy Taylor

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April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Fred Aiken, George Awuku, Richard L. Barron, Matthew Blender, Jessica M. Brooks, Phil Daniell, Stephen W. Day, Shauna Dozier, Janine Eveler, Pat Gartland, Diane Givens, Dorothy F. Hall, Erica Hamilton, Randy Ingram, Aaron V. Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Lynn Ledford, Anthony Lewis, Barbara Luth, John Mangano, Santiago Marquez, Susan Motter, Joel Natt, Vernetta K. Nuriddin, Alice O'Lenick, Patricia Pullar, Carla Radzikinas, Kathleen D. Ruth, Dele L. Smith, Mandi B Smith, Wandy Taylor, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu, Alex Wan, Carol Wesley, Darryl O. Wilson, Jr., Mark Wingate. (ddm) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 20 MOTION to Intervene filed by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 05/03/2021)

May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Matthew Mashburn, Rebecca Sullivan, Anh Lee, David Worley, Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/07/2021)

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 05/07/2021)

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

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Submission of 20 MOTION to Intervene, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ddm)

May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 05/12/2021)

May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the parties' 31 Consent Motion to extend time. The State Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint is due by June 11, 2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/24/21. (bnw)

May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10997482).by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/25/2021)

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of H. Christopher Bartolomucci Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10997531).by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/25/2021)

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Gene C. Schaerr Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10997482). Attorney Gene C. Schaerr added appearing on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (cdg)

May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 34 APPLICATION for Admission of H. Christopher Bartolomucci Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10997531). Attorney H. Christopher Bartolomucci added appearing on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (cdg)

May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

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ORDER granting 33 34 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/28/21. 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 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

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ORDER granting 3334 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/28/21. 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 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

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Consent MOTION to Substitute Party Kelvin Williams for Lynn Ledfordby Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nguyen, Phi) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

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APPLICATION for Admission of Steven C. Begakis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11018042).by 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

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ORDER: For all these reasons, the Court GRANTS Proposed Intervenors' 20 motion. The Clerk is DIRECTED to add Proposed Intervenors as defendants in the respective actions. 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

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Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Party John Doe for Santiago Marquezby Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Li, Hillary) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendant John Mangano filed by Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran (Li, Hillary) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 36 APPLICATION for Admission of Steven C. Begakis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11018042).. Attorney Steven Christopher Begakis added appearing on behalf of Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee (cdg)

June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

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Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING 38 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(i). (rjc)

June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021

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ORDER approving 36 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/8/21. (bnw)

June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Walter White on behalf of Fred Aiken, Jessica M. Brooks, Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, Phil Daniell, Janine Eveler, Pat Gartland, Darryl O. Wilson, Jr (White, Daniel) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - SB 202 As Passed 06 07 2021)(Tyson, Bryan) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Shelley Driskell Momo on behalf of DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections, Erica Hamilton, Anthony Lewis, Susan Motter, Dele L. Smith, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu (Momo, Shelley) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Irene B. Vander Els on behalf of DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections, Erica Hamilton, Anthony Lewis, Susan Motter, Dele L. Smith, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu (Vander Els, Irene) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

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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

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NOTICE of Appearance by Melanie Felicia Wilson on behalf of George Awuku, Stephen W. Day, Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, Santiago Marquez, Alice O'Lenick, Wandy Taylor (Wilson, Melanie) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021

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

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tuwanda Rush Williams on behalf of George Awuku, Stephen W. Day, Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, Santiago Marquez, Alice O'Lenick, Wandy Taylor (Williams, Tuwanda) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

June 17, 2021

June 17, 2021

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by July 12, 2021 with Brief In Support by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Lauridsen, R.) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021

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49

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections. DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Fred Aiken waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; George Awuku waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Richard L. Barron waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Matthew Blender waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Jessica M. Brooks waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Phil Daniell waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Stephen W. Day waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Shauna Dozier waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Janine Eveler waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Fulton County Registration and Elections Board waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Pat Gartland waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Diane Givens waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Dorothy F. Hall waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Erica Hamilton waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Randy Ingram waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Aaron V. Johnson waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Darlene Johnson waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Anthony Lewis waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Barbara Luth waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Santiago Marquez waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Susan Motter waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Joel Natt waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Vernetta K. Nuriddin waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Alice O'Lenick waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Patricia Pullar waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Carla Radzikinas waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Kathleen D. Ruth waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Dele L. Smith waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Mandi B Smith waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Wandy Taylor waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Samuel E. Tillman waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Baoky N. Vu waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Alex Wan waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Carol Wesley waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Darryl O. Wilson, Jr waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021; Mark Wingate waiver mailed on 6/30/2021, answer due 8/30/2021. (Vander Els, Irene) (Entered: 06/30/2021)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

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50

MOTION for Extension of Time Respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint re: 27 Amended Complaint,,,,,, by Fred Aiken, George Awuku, Richard L. Barron, Matthew Blender, Jessica M. Brooks, Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, Phil Daniell, Stephen W. Day, DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections, Shauna Dozier, Janine Eveler, Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections, Fulton County Registration and Elections Board, Pat Gartland, Diane Givens, Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, Dorothy F. Hall, Erica Hamilton, Randy Ingram, Aaron V. Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Anthony Lewis, Barbara Luth, Santiago Marquez, Susan Motter, Joel Natt, Vernetta K. Nuriddin, Alice O'Lenick, Patricia Pullar, Carla Radzikinas, Kathleen D. Ruth, Dele L. Smith, Mandi B Smith, Wandy Taylor, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu, Alex Wan, Carol Wesley, Darryl O. Wilson, Jr, Mark Wingate. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion)(Vander Els, Irene) (Entered: 06/30/2021)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

PACER

Submission of 37 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Party and 35 Consent MOTION to Substitute Party to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (rjc)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

PACER
51

APPLICATION for Admission of Brian Field Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11086010).by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Tyson, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 07/06/2021)

July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021

PACER
52

REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley. (Schaerr, Gene) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the parties' 35 Consent Motion to Substitute Party. Kelvin Williams, Acting Elections Supervisor of the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, in his official capacity, is substituted in place of Defendant Lynn Ledford in this matter. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/12/21. (bnw)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS Intervenors 47 unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Motion to Dismiss. Intervenors may file a Motion to Dismiss in this matter by July 13, 2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/12/21. (bnw)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the parties' 50 consent Motion to Set the Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. The deadline for the County Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint is July 13, 2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/12/21. (bnw)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

PACER
53

Joint MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Fred Aiken, George Awuku, Richard L. Barron, Matthew Blender, Jessica M. Brooks, Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, Phil Daniell, Stephen W. Day, DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections, Shauna Dozier, Janine Eveler, Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections, Fulton County Registration and Elections Board, Pat Gartland, Diane Givens, Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, Dorothy F. Hall, Erica Hamilton, Randy Ingram, Aaron V. Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Lynn Ledford, Anthony Lewis, Barbara Luth, John Mangano, Santiago Marquez, Susan Motter, Joel Natt, Vernetta K. Nuriddin, Alice O'Lenick, Patricia Pullar, Carla Radzikinas, Kathleen D. Ruth, Dele L. Smith, Mandi B Smith, Wandy Taylor, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu, Alex Wan, Carol Wesley, Kelvin Williams, Darryl O. Wilson, Jr, Mark Wingate. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(White, Daniel) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

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54

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Georgia Republican Party, Inc., National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Brief)(Green, Tyler) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 51 APPLICATION for Admission of Brian Field Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11086010).. Attorney Brian Field added appearing on behalf of Anh Lee, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca Sullivan, David Worley (nmb)

July 13, 2021

July 13, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 24 25 51 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/15/21. 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)

July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER

ORDER granting 242551 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/15/21. 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)

July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER

Submission of 53 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (bnw)

July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

PACER
55

FILED IN ERROR Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to State Defendants Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Lam, Leo) Modified to edit text on 7/19/2021 (ceo). Modified on 7/19/2021 to edit text. Talk to atty (bnw). (Entered: 07/16/2021)

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

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Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to State Defendants Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Plaintiffs Surreply to State Defendants Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint)(Lam, Leo) Modified to edit text on 7/19/2021 (ceo). (Entered: 07/16/2021)

July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

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Submission of 41 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (rvb)

July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021

PACER
57

RESPONSE in Opposition re 53 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Lauridsen, R.) (Entered: 07/26/2021)

July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

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58

RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Lauridsen, R.) (Entered: 07/26/2021)

July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' 56 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Surreply. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/27/21. (bnw)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

PACER

ORDER: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' 56Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Surreply. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/27/21. (bnw)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

PACER
59

SURREPLY BRIEF re 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, [Plaintiffs' Surreply To State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint] filed by Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Lauridsen, R.) Modified on 7/28/2021 to edit text (bnw). (Entered: 07/27/2021)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

PACER
60

APPLICATION for Admission of Rylee Kercher Olm Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11140797).by Nora Aquino, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Anjali Enjeti-Sydow, Steven J Paik, Deepum Patel, Thao Tran, Thuy Hang Tran. (Li, Hillary) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 07/28/2021)

July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021

PACER

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 60 APPLICATION for Admission of Rylee Kercher Olm Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11140797).. Attorney Rylee Kercher Olm added appearing on behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (nmb)

Aug. 3, 2021

Aug. 3, 2021

PACER
61

Petition for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): September 6, 2021,September 10, 2021 through September 13, 2021, September 27, 2021 through October 4, 2021, October 8, 2021, November 22 through November 26, 2021, December 27, 2021 through January 3, 2022, January 17, 2022, February 21, 2022 through February 28, 2022, April 4, 2022 through April 11, 2022, by Arash A. Sabzevari. (Sabzevari, Arash) (Entered: 08/04/2021)

Aug. 4, 2021

Aug. 4, 2021

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62

NOTICE of Appearance by Jack Reynolds Hancock on behalf of Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, Shauna Dozier, Diane Givens, Dorothy F. Hall, Darlene Johnson, Patricia Pullar, Carol Wesley (Hancock, Jack) (Entered: 08/06/2021)

Aug. 6, 2021

Aug. 6, 2021

PACER
63

NOTICE of Appearance by Arash A. Sabzevari on behalf of Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, Shauna Dozier, Diane Givens, Dorothy F. Hall, Darlene Johnson, Patricia Pullar, Carol Wesley (Sabzevari, Arash) (Entered: 08/06/2021)

Aug. 6, 2021

Aug. 6, 2021

PACER
64

REPLY BRIEF re 53 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Fred Aiken, George Awuku, Richard L. Barron, Matthew Blender, Jessica M. Brooks, Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, Phil Daniell, Stephen W. Day, DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections, Shauna Dozier, Janine Eveler, Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections, Fulton County Registration and Elections Board, Pat Gartland, Diane Givens, Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, Dorothy F. Hall, Erica Hamilton, Randy Ingram, Aaron V. Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Lynn Ledford, Anthony Lewis, Barbara Luth, John Mangano, Santiago Marquez, Susan Motter, Joel Natt, Vernetta K. Nuriddin, Alice O'Lenick, Patricia Pullar, Carla Radzikinas, Kathleen D. Ruth, Dele L. Smith, Mandi B Smith, Wandy Taylor, Samuel E. Tillman, Baoky N. Vu, Alex Wan, Carol Wesley, Kelvin Williams, Darryl O. Wilson, Jr, Mark Wingate. (White, Daniel) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

Aug. 9, 2021

Aug. 9, 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: April 1, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Non-profit organizations representing AAPI 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, 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):

Fifteenth Amendment

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):

Asian/Pacific Islander

Voting:

Voter ID

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access