Case: Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. v. Hargett

Tennessee State Confere v. Hargett

Tennessee State Confere v. Hargett

Jonathan Mattise

COMPLAINT against all defendants (Filing fee $400, Receipt number 0650-2905434), filed by Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, The Equity Alliance, Tennessee State of Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. and The Andrew Goodman Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(dt) (Entered: 05/03/2019)

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NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (dt) (Entered: 05/03/2019)

Annotation - Bar Status

TN State Bar status verified as active for Taylor A. Cates and Daniel Yoon. DC State Bar status verified as active for Jon Greenbaum, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Julie Houk, Pooja Chaudhuri and Allison M. Ryan. NY State Bar status verified as active for Ira M. Feinberg and Yael Bromberg. (dt)

Annotation - PHV

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jon Greenbaum, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Julie Houk, Pooja Chaudhuri, Ira M. Feinberg, Allison M. Ryan, Yael Bromberg: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $100.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 5/24/2019. (dt)

Summons issued as to Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce. (Service copies returned to counsel by mail.) (dt) (Entered: 05/03/2019)

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/1/2019 at 1:45 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (dt) (Entered: 05/03/2019)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 05/08/2019)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Equity Alliance, The. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 05/08/2019)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 05/09/2019)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 05/13/2019)

MOTION for attorney Pooja Chaudhuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

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MOTION for attorney Jon Greenbaum to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

MOTION for attorney Julie M. Houk to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

MOTION for attorney Ezra D. Rosenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

MOTION for attorney Ira M. Feinberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) (Entered: 05/20/2019)

MOTION for attorney Yael Bromberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee paid on 6/4/2019) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order) (gb) Modified on 6/4/2019 (dt). (Entered: 05/20/2019)

MOTION for attorney Allison Marie Ryan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(dt) (Entered: 05/22/2019)

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CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Allison M. Holt from the United States District Court & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia filed by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (dt) (Entered: 05/22/2019)

RECEIPT #34675054961 in the amount of $400.00 posted by Lawyers Committee re 9, 10, 11 and 12 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

RECEIPT #34675054992 in the amount of $100.00 posted by Hogan Lovells US LLP re 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

RECEIPT #34675054991 in the amount of $100.00 Hogan Lovells US LLP re 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

ORDER: Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the motions to appear pro hac vice (Doc. Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 ) of Pooja Chaudhuri, Jon Greenbaum, Julie M. Houk, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Ira M. Feinberg, and Allison Ryan are GRANTED. Signed by Vicki R. Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 5/30/19. (dt) Modified on 5/31/2019 (dt). (Entered: 05/31/2019)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce. (Rieger, Alexander) (Entered: 06/03/2019)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce . (Rieger, Alexander) (Entered: 06/03/2019)

RECEIPT #34675055049 in the amount of $100.00 posted by Yael Bromberg re 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 06/04/2019)

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Yael Bromberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Vicki R. Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 6/4/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 06/05/2019)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 22 Memorandum in Support, 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Their Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

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NOTICE by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. re 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 22 Memorandum in Support, 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Corrected Motion to Extend with Exhibit A attached (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 21 MOTION to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/17/19. (dt) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/17/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

ORDER: Given the pendency of a Motion to Dismiss (Docket No. 21 ), it is hereby ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for July 1, 2019 is CONTINUED, to be reset, if appropriate, after disposition of this motion. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/19/19. (dt) (Entered: 06/19/2019)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Feinberg, Ira) (Entered: 06/20/2019)

Supplemental MOTION to Supplement 31 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A-US v. Davis Supplemental Authority)(Feinberg, Ira) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce. (Rieger, Alexander) (Entered: 06/27/2019)

ORDER granting 32 Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/1/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 07/01/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelley L. Groover on behalf of All Defendants (Groover, Kelley) (Entered: 07/25/2019)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Kelley L. Groover. (dt)

Annotation - Bar Status

(DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR - ATTORNEY TO REFILE) MOTION by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) Modified on 8/14/2019 (dt). (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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Docket Annotation

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Disregard DE #36 - entered in error. (dt)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Their Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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ORDER granting 37 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiffs may file a memorandum of law of up to 40 pages in support of their planned motion for a preliminary injunction. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/15/19. (gb) (Entered: 08/15/2019)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 1 Declaration of Gloria Jean Sweet-Love, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 2 Declaration of Sekou Franklin, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Charlane Oliver, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 4 Declaration of David Goodman, # 6 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 08/16/2019)

1 Attachment Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Prelimina

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2 Exhibit Ex. 1 Declaration of Gloria Jean Sweet-Love

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3 Exhibit Ex. 2 Declaration of Sekou Franklin

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Charlane Oliver

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5 Exhibit Ex. 4 Declaration of David Goodman

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6 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injun

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MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Common Cause v. Lawson)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 39 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1-Declaration of Mark Goins, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2-Declaration of Donna Barrett, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3-Declaration of Judy Blackburn, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4-Delcaration of Greg Duckett, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5-Delcaration of Mike McDonald, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6-Declaration of Jimmy Wallace, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7-Declaration of Tom Wheeler, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8-Declaration of Kent Younce)(Groover, Kelley) (Entered: 08/30/2019)

1 Exhibit Exhibit 1-Declaration of Mark Goins

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2 Exhibit Exhibit 2-Declaration of Donna Barrett

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 3-Declaration of Judy Blackburn

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 4-Delcaration of Greg Duckett

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5 Exhibit Exhibit 5-Delcaration of Mike McDonald

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6 Exhibit Exhibit 6-Declaration of Jimmy Wallace

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7 Exhibit Exhibit 7-Declaration of Tom Wheeler

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8 Exhibit Exhibit 8-Declaration of Kent Younce

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ORDER granting 40 Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/30/19. (gb) (Entered: 08/30/2019)

MOTION for attorney Carolyn A. DeLone to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Attachment Proposed Otder)(Cates, Taylor) Modified on 9/5/2019 (dt). (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Annotation - Bar Status

MOTION for attorney Kyle Druding to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Goop Standing, # 2 Attachment Proopposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

DC State Bar status verified as active for Carolyn A. DeLone. (dt)

MOTION for Leave to File A Reply to Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and for Excess Pages in their Reply by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A- Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B- Reply Brief)(Cates, Taylor) Modified on 9/10/2019 (dt). (Entered: 09/06/2019)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A- Proposed Order

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ORDER granting 45 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/6/2019. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(jw) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

REPLY filed by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. re 41 Response in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Mark Goins, State Election Commission, The, Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Kent Younce, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, Greg Duckett, Jimmy Wallace, Tre Hargett, Tom Wheeler. (jw) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

MEMORANDUM Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/9/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 09/09/2019)

ORDER: For the reasons explained in the accompanying Memorandum, the defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Docket No. 21 ) is hereby DENIED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/9/19. (dt) (Entered: 09/09/2019)

ORDER granting 43 Motion for Carolyn A. DeLone to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Kirk L. Davies on 9/10/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(Davies, Kirk) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Annotation - Bar Status

DC State Bar status verified as active for Kyle Druding. (dt)

Annotation - Deficiency Notice

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 43 & 44 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (dt)

CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service filed by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. re 43 MOTION for attorney Kyle Druding to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) filed by Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Equity Alliance, The, Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, 44 MOTION for attorney Kyle Druding to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) filed by Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Equity Alliance, The, Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities. (Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

ORDER granting 44 Motion for Kyle Druding to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Kirk L. Davies on 9/12/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(Davies, Kirk) (Entered: 09/12/2019)

MEMORANDUM Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/13/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 09/13/2019)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: For the reasons explained in the accompanying Memorandum, the plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Docket No. 54) is hereby GRANTED. The court finds that the plaintiffs have demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on the merits, that they would suffer irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted, and that the public interest strongly favors granting the injunction. The defendants are therefore ORDERED not to take any steps to implement, enforce, conduct investigations pursuant to, or assist in any prosecution under Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-142(a), Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-142 (e)(g), Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-143, or Tenn. Code Ann. §22-19-145. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/13/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 09/13/2019)

RECEIPT #34675056347 in the amount of $100.00 posted by Hogan Louvells re: 44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 09/23/2019)

RECEIPT #34675056346 in the amount of $100.00 posted by Carolyn Delone re 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 09/23/2019)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce.(Rieger, Alexander) (Entered: 10/08/2019)

Annotation - Bar Status

TN State Bar status verified as active for Alexander Stuart Rieger. (dt)

MOTION for attorney Madeline Gitomer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Cates, Taylor) (Entered: 10/15/2019)

Annotation - Bar Status

DC State Bar status verified as active for Madeline Gitomer. (dt)

ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference reset for 11/4/2019 at 3:00 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/16/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 10/17/2019)

RECEIPT #34675056682 in the amount of $100.00 posted by Hogan Lovells US LLP re 58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (dt) (Entered: 10/21/2019)

ORDER granting 58 Motion for Madeline Gitomer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Kirk L. Davies on 10/22/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(Davies, Kirk) (Entered: 10/22/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew B. Campbell on behalf of All Defendants (Campbell, Andrew) (Entered: 10/29/2019)

JOINT Statement Proposed Joint Initial Case Management Order. (Chaudhuri, Pooja) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

JOINT Statement Proposed Joint Initial Case Management Order Corrected. (Chaudhuri, Pooja) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Case Management Conference

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger: Case Management Conference held on 11/4/2019. Joint mediation report due 7/1/20. (Hearing lasted :10)(kb)

JOINT INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Motion to Amend Pleadings due by 12/4/2019. Discovery due by 4/20/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 9/22/2020. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/5/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

ORDER: These cases are CONSOLIDATED for all purposes, including trial. Separate dispositive motion briefing will take place, despite the consolidation. All filings shall be made, pursuant to this courts standard practice, under the earlier case number, 3:19-cv-365. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/4/19. (dt) Modified on 11/5/2019 (dt). (Entered: 11/05/2019)

***DISREGARD ENTRY - CORRECTED ORDER FILED AT 68 .*** Order Setting Case for Trial. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/4/19. (dt) Modified on 11/6/2019 (ds). (Entered: 11/05/2019)

ORDER SETTING BENCH TRIAL (CORRECTED): Bench Trial set for 2/9/2021 and Pretrial Conference set for 2/5/2021 at 1:30 PM. Exhibit List due by 2/2/2021. Witness List due by 2/2/2021. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 2/2/2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/6/2019. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ds) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by League of Women Voters of Tennessee, League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund, American Muslim Advisory Council, Mid-South Peace & Justice Center, Memphis Central Labor Council, Rock the Vote, HeadCount. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Second Amended Complaint)(Lee, Theresa) Modified on 12/5/2019 (dt). (Entered: 12/04/2019)

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MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint of AGF, DNDC, NAACP, TEA by Andrew Goodman Foundation, The, Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, HeadCount, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund, Memphis Central Labor Council, Mid-South Peace & Justice Center, Rock the Vote, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order NAACP et al., # 2 Exhibit First Amended Complaint NAACP et al.)(Chaudhuri, Pooja) (Entered: 12/04/2019)

1 Exhibit Proposed Order NAACP et al.

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NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 69 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (dt)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by American Muslim Advisory Council, HeadCount, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund, Memphis Central Labor Council, Mid-South Peace & Justice Center, Rock the Vote re 69 Consent MOTION for Leave to Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Memphis Central Labor Council, Mid-South Peace & Justice Center, Rock the Vote, HeadCount, American Muslim Advisory Council, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund. (Lee, Theresa) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

ORDER granting 69 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/5/2019. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler and Kent Younce, filed by Memphis Central Labor Council, League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund, Mid-South Peace & Justice Center, HeadCount, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Rock the Vote and American Muslim Advisory Council. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Letter dated May 9, 2019)(dt) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

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ORDER granting 70 Motion for Leave to File the First Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/5/2019. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Democracy Nashville-Democratic Communities, Equity Alliance, The, Tennessee State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., Andrew Goodman Foundation, The.(dt) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

ANSWER to 75 Amended Complaint by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce.(Groover, Kelley) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

ANSWER to 73 Amended Complaint,, by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Greg Duckett, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, Mike McDonald, Herbert Slatery, III, State Election Commission, The, Jimmy Wallace, Tom Wheeler, Kent Younce.(Rieger, Alexander) (Entered: 12/19/2019)