Case: Democratic Senatorial C v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee v. Detzner

COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against PAMELA BONDI, KENNETH W DETZNER, FLORIDA ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION, JIMMY PATRONIS, RICK SCOTT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number AFLNDC-4333231.), filed by DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Detzner, # 2 Summons Florida Elections Canvassing Commission, # 3 Summons Scott, # 4 Summons Bondi, # 5 Summons Patronis) (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

1 Summons Detzner

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2 Summons Florida Elections Canvassing Commission

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3 Summons Scott

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4 Summons Bondi

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5 Summons Patronis

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CIVIL COVER SHEET. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed) Order Granting Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause) (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

1 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Tem

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2 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed) Order Granting Plaintiffs' Emergency Moti

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Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance as to Attorney Ronald G. Meyer, filed by JENNIFER SUZANNE BLOHM on behalf of BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (BLOHM, JENNIFER) Modified on 11/13/2018 to correct document title. (kjw) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance as to Attorney Marc E. Elias, filed by JENNIFER SUZANNE BLOHM on behalf of BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (BLOHM, JENNIFER) Modified on 11/13/2018 to correct the document title. (kjw) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

Summons Issued as to PAMELA BONDI, KENNETH W DETZNER, FLORIDA ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION, JIMMY PATRONIS, RICK SCOTT. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - FECC, # 2 Summons - Scott, # 3 Summons - Bondi, # 4 Summons - Patronis) (kjw) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO SET STATUS CONFERENCE. The Clerk is directed to set this matter for a telephonic status conference on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 9:00 am. EDT. The hearing notice shall be served with the Complaint on the Defendants to provide notice of the telephonic status conference. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/13/2018. (kjw) (Status Conference set for 11/15/2018 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER.) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/15/2018 09:00 AM EDT before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court also asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Victoria Milton McGee Courtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 11/13/2018)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO INTERVENE - The National Republican Senatorial Committee's motion to intervene, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/13/2018. (cle) Modified on 11/26/2018 to correct the filed date. (kjw) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Emergency MOTION to Intervene by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by JASON BRETT TORCHINSKY on behalf of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE (TORCHINSKY, JASON) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief, Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Notice of Appearance- Elias, Notice of Appearance Meyer Vause's Process Service served on Detzner, Kenneth on 11/14/2018, filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief, Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Notice of Appearance- Elias, Notice of Appearance Meyer Vause's Process Service served on Rick Scott on 11/14/2018, filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief, Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Notice of Appearance- Elias, Notice of Appearance Meyer Vause's Process Service served on Florida Elections Canvassing Commission by Serving its CEO Gov. Rick Scott on 11/14/2018, filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief, Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Notice of Appearance- Elias, Notice of Appearance Meyer Vause's Process Service served on Jimmy Patronis on 11/14/2018, filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief, Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Support of Their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Notice of Appearance- Elias, Notice of Appearance Meyer Vause's Process Service served on Pamela Bondi on 11/14/2018, filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

SCHEDULING ORDER. Plaintiffs have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. ECF No. 3 . No responses have been filed by any of the Defendants or the Intervenor-Defendant. Any responses from Defendants or Intervenor-Defendant are due by tonight 11/14/2018 at 10 p.m. This Court will hear argument on the motions during the status conference set for tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Time is of the essence inresolving this matter. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/14/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Uzoma N. Nkwonta.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4334315.) by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (NKWONTA, UZOMA) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

MODIFIED SCHEDULING ORDER. This Court enters a Modified Scheduling Order to explain that if either party seeks an evidentiary hearing then this Court will entertain argument on the motions during the status conference set for 9:00 a.m. on November 15, 2018, but will continue the hearing, as necessary, for the presentation of evidence. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/14/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

ORDER ADMITTING UZOMA N. NKWONTA PRO HAC VICE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Uzoma N. Nkwonta. ECF No. 19 . The motion is GRANTED. Mr. Nkwonta has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/14/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by EDWARD M WENGER on behalf of PAMELA BONDI (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by EDWARD M WENGER on behalf of FLORIDA ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by GEORGE TY LEVESQUE on behalf of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE (LEVESQUE, GEORGE) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by KENNETH W DETZNER. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by PAMELA BONDI, FLORIDA ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION. (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John D. Adams.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4335247.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan F. Cohn.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4335250.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Eric D. McArthur.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4335255.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE ALLISON DANIEL on behalf of PAMELA BONDI (DANIEL, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

ORDER PROVISIONALLY GRANTING MOTIONS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Emergency Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice of John D. Adams, ECF No. 28, Jonathan F. Cohn, ECF No. 29, and Eric D. McArthur, ECF No. 30 . The motions are provisionally GRANTED. Mr. Adams, Mr. Cohn, and Mr. McArthur shall expeditiously complete the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and are provisionally admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Intervenor Defendant National Republican Senatorial Committee. The lawyers shall note they cannot be added to the electronic notification system by the Clerk until admission requirements have been meet. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/15/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Status Conference held on 11/15/2018. Parties discussed status of case. Court hears argument from both sides regarding 3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (vkm) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by ERIK MATTHEW FIGLIO on behalf of KENNETH W DETZNER (FIGLIO, ERIK) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANTHONY LEE BAJOCZKY, JR on behalf of KENNETH W DETZNER (BAJOCZKY, ANTHONY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 3, is DENIED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/15/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

Emergency MOTION to Intervene by Ron DeSantis Campaign for Governor. (HALL, WILLIAM) Modified on 11/15/2018 to reflect that it is an emergency motion. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Ron DeSantis Campaign for Governor. (HALL, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

ORDER GRANTING EMERGENCY MOTION TO INTERVENE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the Ron DeSantis for Governor Campaign's Emergency Motion to Intervene. ECF No. 37 . The motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/15/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of telephonic status and motion hearing held on 11/15/2018, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/23/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2019. (mah) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

SUPPLEMENT TO 36 ORDER DENYING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/15/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)

SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ORDER DENYING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: This Court directs the parties to confer and file indication of how they intend to proceed on or before 11/30/2018. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/19/18. (amm) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

Plaintiff's Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Court's 42 SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ORDER DENYING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. (NKWONTA, UZOMA) Modified on 11/29/2018 to correct document title. (kjw) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' CONSENT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Court's Second Supplemental Order. ECF No. 43 . This motion is GRANTED. The parties are directed to confer and file a notice indicating how they intend to proceed in this action on or before 12/14/2018. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/29/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Secretary's Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings in All Pending Cases by KENNETH W DETZNER. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) Modified on 11/29/2018 to correct document title. (kjw) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

ORDER GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. This Court has considered, without hearing, Defendant Secretary of State Detzner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings in All Pending Cases. ECF No. 45 . This motion is GRANTED IN PART, as it relates to this case. This Court directs Defendant and Intervenors to file responsive pleadings on or before 12/21/2018. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/29/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw the RON DESANTIS FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN as Intervenor. (HALL, WILLIAM) Modified on 12/6/2018 to reflect that this is unopposed and to correct the document title. (kjw) (Entered: 12/05/2018)

ORDER GRANTING INTERVENOR'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW. This Court has considered, without hearing, The Ron DeSantis for Governor Campaign's unopposed motion to withdraw as intervenor. ECF No. 47 . This motion is GRANTED. The Clerk shall disconnect the notice of electronic filing for withdrawing counsel, William Dean Hall, III. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/6/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 12/06/2018)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (NKWONTA, UZOMA) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

ORDER CLOSING FILE. Plaintiffs have filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal dismissing without prejudice this action. ECF No. 49 . The Clerk must enter judgment stating, "This case is dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)." The Clerk must close the file. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/17/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re 50 ORDER CLOSING FILE. (kjw) 90 Day Exhibit Return Deadline set for 3/18/2019. (Entered: 12/17/2018)