Case: Democratic Executive Committee of Florida v. Detzner

4:18-cv-00520 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Nov. 8, 2018

Closed Date: July 29, 2019

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Case Summary

This case, which arose in the context of Florida’s closely contested 2018 U.S. Senate election, challenged Florida’s signature-matching requirements for vote-by-mail and provisional ballots as disenfranchising Florida voters, including a disproportionate number of young and first-time voters and racial and ethnic minorities. On November 8, 2018, Plaintiffs, the Democratic Executive Committee of Florida (DECF) (a statewide organization representing Democratic candidates and voters) and the political campaign for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bill Nelson, represented by private counsel, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201 and 2202, alleging that Florida’s practice of rejecting vote-by-mail ballots with signatures that did not match their ballot envelopes based on a standardless signature matching process, with a deadline to submit a “cure” affidavit by 5 p.m. one day before the election, and requiring persons casting provisional ballots to present evidence supporting their eligibility to vote by 5 p.m. two days following the election (1) unduly burdened the right to vote in violation of the First Amendment and Equal Protection clause, and (2) violated the Equal Protection clause because Florida counties applied differing standards to the signature matching process, resulting in the disparate treatment of similarly situated voters including racial minorities and young voters. Plaintiffs sought injunctive and declaratory relief. Concurrently with the Complaint, Plaintiffs filed a motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, seeking to enjoin the Florida Secretary of State and those under his supervision, direction, or control from rejecting vote by mail and provisional ballots on the basis of a signature mismatch. Plaintiffs also requested that the Court toll the deadline for the county canvassing boards to submit unofficial results to the Department of State until the matter could be heard. The case initially was assigned to U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle.

The Court allowed the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and Florida’s Attorney General to intervene in the litigation.

The deadline for county canvassing boards to submit unofficial results to the Department of State was noon on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Judge Hinkle found that even if votes were unconstitutionally rejected by the November 10 deadline, the Court would be able to remedy the violation, and thus scheduled a hearing for November 14, 2018. Judge Hinkle then disqualified himself, and the case was reassigned to Chief Judge Mark Walker.

Defendants opposed the motion for TRO on numerous grounds, including that Plaintiffs brought their claims too late, as the vote-by-mail statute had been amended in 2017 to address concerns the Court had raised in previous litigation (by adding a cure provision), and Plaintiffs waited until after the 2018 election to challenge it; the signature-matching requirements were reasonable, politically neutral regulations that satisfied the Anderson-Burdick framework; and there was no evidence of discriminatory intent as required for an equal protection violation. The Secretary argued that the claims were barred by res judicata because the Florida Democratic Party did not continue to pursue litigation after the 2017 amendment added the cure provision, and the revised statute eliminated any constitutional defect.

After holding an evidentiary hearing, Judge Walker granted a preliminary injunction on November 15, 2018. 347 F.Supp.3d 1017. He first concluded that Plaintiff DECF had standing, including based on the affidavits of four voters who received notice that their mail-in ballots were rejected after it was too late to cure. He rejected Defendants’ laches argument and found that res judicata did not bar Plaintiffs’ claims both because Senator Nelson’s campaign was a new party and the statute had been amended since the prior lawsuit. He concluded that, according to Toney v. White, plaintiffs were not required to raise a pre-election challenge because plaintiffs weren’t seeking to void an election (a recount was ongoing), and it was not obvious that the opportunity to cure provided in the 2017 statutory amendment was “woefully inadequate” until the election played out and voters who submitted timely mail-in ballots were informed of the rejection of their votes after it was too late to cure. He also called it “shocking” that Florida law does not allow a voter to challenge a vote rejected as illegal, but any voter or candidate could challenge a vote accepted as legal. He ordered the supervisors of elections to allow voters who had been belatedly notified that they submitted a mismatched-signature ballot to cure their ballots by November 17, 2018, at 5 p.m.

Defendants immediately appealed, and the NRSC filed an emergency motion to stay the district court order and to expedite the appeal. (Eleventh Circuit Case No. 18-14758). The same day, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied the motion to stay and expedite, noting that one judge dissented and a written opinion would follow.

The Secretary moved to hold the district court case in abeyance while the appeal proceeded. The District Court denied that motion. (Doc. 91.)

Defendants then filed a joint motion to dismiss the Complaint for failure to state a claim. (Doc. 97.)

Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint (Doc. 100), adding as Plaintiffs the DNC Services Corporation / Democratic National Committee (DNC) and DCC a/k/a democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and adding a claim for violation of procedural due process.

On February 15, 2019, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a lengthy opinion giving its reasons for denying the NRSC’s motion for emergency stay. The majority concluded the NRSC failed to make a strong showing of likelihood of success on appeal, including because the signature mismatch provisions imposed a burden on the right to vote and were unlikely to satisfy the Anderson-Burdick test because Florida had not enacted uniform standards for matching signatures nor created qualifications or training for those engaged in the job, and the cure provision was ineffective because many voters would not learn their votes would not be counted until it was too late to do anything about it. Florida had not shown that its interests (fraud prevention, orderly election administration, and fundamental fairness and protecting public confidence in the legitimacy of the election) justified depriving voters of the ability to cure signature mismatch in a timely fashion. The court also found the NRSC was unlikely to succeed on its laches argument, without deciding whether laches applies to bar prospective relief from constitutional harms. The NRSC also failed to show irreparable injury, as the district court’s order set forth a manageable, time-sensitive process, and the threat of penalty of perjury safeguarded against false claims of belated notification, and the possibility of forcing defendants to expend unrecoverable resources to encourage voters to cure their ballots was not enough to overcome NRSC’s inability to show likelihood of success on the merits. Judge Gerald Tjoflat penned a lengthy dissent, finding that the district court had improperly reframed Plaintiffs’ claims and violated principles of federalism.

On May 6, 2019, the District Court entered an Order identifying pending legislation regarding election administration and ordered the parties to file memoranda detailing what effect, if any, the legislation had on the matter within 10 days of the governor signing it. (Doc.128.)

On July 1, 2019, Defendants responded to the Order regarding pending legislation by filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings, arguing that the case should be dismissed because the legislation (SB 7066) addressed the issues raised in Plaintiffs’ Complaint in four ways: (1) it created a uniform standard for determining whether a signature should be rejected as a mismatch; (2) it required supervisors of elections and county canvassing boards to undergo “formal signature matching training” provided by the Secretary of State, (3) it amended the cure procedures and deadlines to ensure that all vote-by-mail and provisional voters have a meaningful chance to cure a mismatched signature up until 5 p.m. on the second day after the election; and (4) it modified Florida’s election-contest provisions to allow Florida circuit courts to consider the identification the voter provided with the cure affidavit in addition to the signatures provided. (Doc. 141.)

On July 2, 2019, Plaintiffs moved to dismiss without prejudice in view of the legislative amendment. (Doc. 143.)

On July 29, 2019, the District Court granted Plaintiffs’ motion for voluntary dismissal without prejudice (Doc. 149), and the Clerk entered final Judgment of dismissal without prejudice (Doc. 150).

The Secretary of State and Attorney General moved to voluntarily dismiss their appeals, which the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted on August 13, 2019.

The NRSC maintained its appeal and asked the Eleventh Circuit to vacate the district court’s preliminary injunction order as well as the Eleventh Circuit’s prior stay-panel opinion because mootness prevented review of the decision on appeal. The Eleventh Circuit declined to vacate the preliminary orders because its precedent held that appellate stay orders are not a final adjudication of the merits and therefore have no res judicata effect. The court also declined to vacate the district court opinion based on the usual practice to dismiss an appeal as moot without vacating the ordered appealed from.

The case appears closed.

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

BLOHM, JENNIFER SUZANNE (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

BARDOS, ANDY V (Florida)

BROWN, JOSEPH ALEXANDER (Florida)

DANIEL, STEPHANIE ALLISON (Florida)

DAVIS, ASHLEY E (Florida)

Judge(s)

Walker, Mark Eaton (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

BLOHM, JENNIFER SUZANNE (Florida)

ELIAS, MARC E (Florida)

Madduri, Lalitha D (Florida)

MEYER, RONALD G (Florida)

Nkwonta, Uzoma Nkem (Florida)

Spiva, Bruce Van (Florida)

VELEZ, ALEXI MACHEK (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

BARDOS, ANDY V (Florida)

BROWN, JOSEPH ALEXANDER (Florida)

DANIEL, STEPHANIE ALLISON (Florida)

DAVIS, ASHLEY E (Florida)

DIOT, KRISTEN CANDICE (Florida)

JAZIL, MOHAMMAD OMAR (Florida)

LEVESQUE, GEORGE TY (Florida)

MCVAY, BRADLEY ROBERT (Florida)

MEANS, MALCOLM NOBLE (Florida)

NEWHALL, TIMOTHY LEEDS (Florida)

Percival, James Hamilton (Florida)

PERKO, GARY VERGIL (Florida)

Pratt, Jordan E (Florida)

Teegen, Elizabeth Ann (Florida)

Torchinsky, Jason Brett (Florida)

WALKER, HELGARD C (Florida)

Wenger, Edward M. (Florida)

Winship, Blaine H (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3 4:18-cv-00520	Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction, Temporary Restraining order, and Preliminary Injunction	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1 4:18-cv-00520	Complaint for injunctive and Declaratory Relief	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Complaint
4 4:18-cv-00520	Memorandum of Law in Support of Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction, Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
18 4:18-cv-00520	The National Republican Senatorial Committee's Notice of Filing Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Emergency Motion	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
15 4:18-cv-00520	Attorney General of Florida's Emergency Motion to Intervene	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
11 4:18-cv-00520	The National Republican Senatorial Committee's Emergency Motion to Intervene	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
20 4:18-cv-00520	Scheduling Order	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Order/Opinion
22 4:18-cv-00520	Response in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Pleading / Motion / Brief
21 4:18-cv-00520	Order of Disqualification	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Order/Opinion
25 4:18-cv-00520	Scheduling Order	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Order/Opinion

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Last updated Aug. 15, 2025, 9:07 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against KENNETH W DETZNER ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number AFLNDC-4331117.), filed by DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA, BILL NELSON FOR U.S. SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/08/2018) 1 Summons View on PACER	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Clearinghouse
2	CIVIL COVER SHEET. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/08/2018)	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 PACER
3	Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order by BILL NELSON FOR U.S. SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/08/2018)	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Clearinghouse
4	MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order filed by BILL NELSON FOR U.S. SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/08/2018) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 Clearinghouse
5	Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by BILL NELSON FOR U.S. SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/08/2018)	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 PACER
6	NOTICE of Appearance by RONALD G MEYER on behalf of BILL NELSON FOR U.S. SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA (MEYER, RONALD) (Entered: 11/08/2018)	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 PACER
7	NOTICE of Appearance by MOHAMMAD OMAR JAZIL on behalf of KENNETH W DETZNER (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/08/2018)	Nov. 8, 2018	Nov. 8, 2018 PACER
8	Summons Issued as to KENNETH W DETZNER. (cle) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
	Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
9	NOTICE of Appearance by ASHLEY E DAVIS on behalf of KENNETH W DETZNER (DAVIS, ASHLEY) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
10	NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 11/9/2018 04:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1114# For better sound quality, please mute your phone when you are not speaking. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
11	Emergency MOTION to Intervene by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Clearinghouse
12	Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Helgi C. Walker.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4331588.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
13	Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas H. Dupree, Jr..( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4331623.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
14	First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4331668.) by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (TORCHINSKY, JASON) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
15	Emergency MOTION to Intervene by ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Clearinghouse
16	NOTICE of Appearance by EDWARD M WENGER on behalf of ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
17	Emergency MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Uzoma Nkwonta.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4331695.) by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
18	NOTICE OF FILING MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY MOTION by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE re 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction, Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/09/2018) 1 Exhibit Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary In View on RECAP	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Clearinghouse
19	Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 11/9/2018. Parties discuss the pending motions and the schedule for responding to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Ruling by Court: The Motions to Intervene are GRANTED. The deadline for response or further submissions on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is Monday, November 12, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. Oral Argument will be set for Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Judy Gagnon) (ckm) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
20	SCHEDULING ORDER (granting 11 Motion to Intervene; granting 15 Motion to Intervene). Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/9/18. (RH) (Entered: 11/09/2018)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 Clearinghouse
	Set Deadlines re: 20 SCHEDULING ORDER. Response to 3 Emergency MOTION for preliminary Injunction due by noon on Monday, 11/12/2018. That deadline will not roll over to the next day even though November 12 is a federal holiday. A hearing on the motion for temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction is set for Wednesday, 11/14/2018 01:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. (kjw)	Nov. 9, 2018	Nov. 9, 2018 PACER
21	ORDER OF DISQUALIFICATION. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/10/18. (sms) (Entered: 11/10/2018)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Clearinghouse
	Add and Terminate Judges	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 PACER
	CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER added. JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE no longer assigned to case. (sms)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 PACER
22	RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order filed by KENNETH W DETZNER. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/10/2018)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Clearinghouse
23	ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. This Court has considered, without hearing, the following motions to appear pro hac vice, ECF Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 17 . The motions are GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/10/2018. (kjw) *Attoroneys Helgi C. Walker, Thomas H. Dupree, Jr., and Uzoma Nkwonta to be admitted to FLND and added to the case. Attorney Jason Torchinsky is already admitted in FLND. (Entered: 11/10/2018)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 PACER
24	NOTICE of Hearing on 3 Plaintiffs Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction, Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2018 01:00 PM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. United States Courthouse, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness, or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3501 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Kimberly WestphalDeputy Clerk (kjw) (Entered: 11/10/2018)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 PACER
25	SCHEDULING ORDER. Judge Hinkle disqualified himself from this case. ECF No. 21 . I have considered the previous scheduling order, ECF No. 20, entered yesterday, November 9, 2018. I fully adopt that order. Accordingly, the parties are to strictly comply with the deadlines as set forth in ECF No. 20 . Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/10/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/10/2018)	Nov. 10, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018 Clearinghouse
26	ORDER SETTING PROCEDURES FOR HEARING AND ORAL ARGUMENT. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/11/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/11/2018)	Nov. 11, 2018	Nov. 11, 2018 Clearinghouse
27	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION filed by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
28	Emergency MOTION for Leave to File Reply by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/12/2018) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
29	AFFIDAVIT re 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, of Ezekiel Andreassen by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
30	NOTICE of Appearance by MARC E ELIAS on behalf of BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
31	RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Temporary Injection and Temporary Restraining Order filed by ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
32	AFFIDAVIT re 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, of Fallon Williams by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
33	ORDER FOR SERVICE OF WITNESS SUBPOENA BY UNITED STATES MARSHAL. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/12/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 RECAP
34	Subpoena Issued as to MARK EARLEY for 11/14/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
35	ORDER GRANTING EMERGENCY MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY. Plaintiffs have filed an emergency motion for leave to file a reply, ECF No. 28 . The motion is GRANTED. This Court accepts and will consider the plaintiffs' proposed reply, ECF No. 28 -1. The pleadings are now closed. This Court will not accept or consider further briefing from the parties before the hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/12/2018. (kjw) (Main Document 35 replaced on 11/12/2018) (kjw). Modified on 11/12/2018 to correct the hearing date. (kjw) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
36	NOTICE of Appearance by JORDAN E PRATT on behalf of ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (PRATT, JORDAN) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
37	NOTICE OF CORRECTION by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE re 27 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
38	ORDER OF CLARIFICATION. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/12/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 Clearinghouse
39	NOTICE of Appearance by ANDY V BARDOS on behalf of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
40	NOTICE of Appearance by ANDY V BARDOS on behalf of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
41	Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE identifying Corporate Parent NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE for NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE.. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/12/2018)	Nov. 12, 2018	Nov. 12, 2018 PACER
42	PROOF OF SERVICE - Subpoena served on Mark Early, Leon County Supervisor of Elections on 11/13/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/13/2018)	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018 PACER
43	NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE ALLISON DANIEL on behalf of ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (DANIEL, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 11/13/2018)	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018 PACER
44	AFFIDAVIT re 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, of Daniela Ferro by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/13/2018)	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018 Clearinghouse
45	AFFIDAVIT re 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, of Patrick Murphy by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (ELIAS, MARC) (Entered: 11/13/2018) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018 Clearinghouse
50	Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Evidentiary Hearing held on 11/14/2018. Court hears argument from both sides regarding the 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List) (vkm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2018: # 2 Exhibit Defense Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Defense Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit Defense Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit Defense Exhibit 4) (vkm). (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 14, 2018	Nov. 14, 2018 PACER
46	ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 3, is GRANTED. Defendant Detzner is ordered to issue a directive to the supervisors of elections (with this Order attached) advising them (1) Florida's statutory scheme as it relates to curing mismatched-signature ballots has been applied unconstitutionally; and (2) in light of this Court's order, they are required to allow voters who have been belatedly notified they have submitted a mismatched-signature ballot to cure their ballots by November 17, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The supervisors of elections shall allow mismatched-signature ballots to be cured in the same manner and with the same proof a mismatched-signature ballot could have otherwise been cured before November 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The preliminary injunction set out above will take effect upon the posting of security in the amount of $500 for costs and damages sustained by a party found to have been wrongfully enjoined. Plaintiffs will immediately notify Defendant when the bond has been posted and thereafter immediately file proof of such notice through the electronic case files system. Likewise, upon receipt of the notice of the posting of security, Defendant shall notify this Court whether he intends to comply with this Order by filing a notice through the electronic case files system on or before 5:00 P.M. on November 15, 2018. Defendants' motions to stay the preliminary injunction are DENIED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/15/2018. (kjw) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
	Set Appeal Deadlines	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
47	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-4335188.) (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
48	Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals - re: 47 Notice of Appeal. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
49	Appeal Instructions - re: 47 Notice of Appeal. The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Attorney/ECCA_transcript_form_fillable.pdf PLEASE NOTE Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter. Transcript Order Form due by 11/29/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
	Set Appeal Status Deadline - re: 47 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 2/15/2019. Certificate of Readiness due by 2/15/2019. (cle)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
51	NOTICE of Filing Security for Temporary Injunction by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA re 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (MEYER, RONALD) (Entered: 11/15/2018) 1 Exhibit View on PACER	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
52	Emergency MOTION Requesting Order for Secretary to Issue List of Ballots Eliminated for Signature Match by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (MEYER, RONALD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
53	NOTICE of Hearing on Motion Re 52 Emergency MOTION Requesting Order for Secretary to Issue List of Ballots Eliminated for Signature Match: Motion Hearing set for 11/15/2018 01:00 PM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. United States Courthouse, 111 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 NOTE: If any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as, a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, 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 McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
54	RESPONSE in Opposition re 52 Emergency MOTION Requesting Order for Secretary to Issue List of Ballots Eliminated for Signature Match filed by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
55	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, by ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-4335651.) (WENGER, EDWARD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
56	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, by KENNETH W DETZNER. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-4335688.) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
57	Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals - re: 55 Notice of Appeal. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
58	Appeal Instructions - re: 55 Notice of Appeal. The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Attorney/ECCA_transcript_form_fillable.pdf PLEASE NOTE Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter. Transcript Order Form due by 11/29/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
	Set Appeal Status Deadline - re: 55 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 2/15/2019. Certificate of Readiness due by 2/15/2019. (cle)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
59	Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals - re: 56 Notice of Appeal. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
60	Appeal Instructions - re: 56 Notice of Appeal. The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Attorney/ECCA_transcript_form_fillable.pdf PLEASE NOTE Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter. Transcript Order Form due by 11/29/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
	Set Appeal Status Deadline - re: 56 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 2/15/2019. Certificate of Readiness due by 2/15/2019. (cle)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
61	Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Motion Hearing held on 11/15/2018 re 52 Emergency MOTION Requesting Order for Secretary to Issue List of Ballots Eliminated for Signature Match. Ruling by Court: Motion denied, Clerk to terminate motion (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (vkm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/16/2018: # 1 Exhibit Defense (Detzner) Exhibit 1) (vkm). (Main Document 61 replaced on 11/16/2018) (vkm). Modified on 11/16/2018 to include admitted exhibit (vkm). (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
62	TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE for proceedings held on 11/14/2018 before Judge Mark E. Walker, Court Reporter:Megan Hague (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
63	NOTICE Secretary's Notice of Filing Declaration of Maria Matthews by KENNETH W DETZNER (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 Clearinghouse
64	NOTICE SECRETARYS NOTICE OF FILING OF EXHIBIT REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF COURTS ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by KENNETH W DETZNER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email from Maria Matthews to Supervisors of Elections re Update DEC v. Detzner Order) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
65	NOTICE Notice of Compliance by KENNETH W DETZNER re 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
66	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary injunction Proceedings held on 11/14/2018, before Judge Mark 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. (vkm) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
67	NOTICE Secretary's Notice of Filing Updated List of Signature Mismatch Numbers by KENNETH W DETZNER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Responses from County Supervisor of Elections) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
68	NOTICE Secretary's Second Notice of Compliance by KENNETH W DETZNER re 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Directive 2018-05 - Cure of Mismatched-Signature Ballots) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/15/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
69	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Proceedings 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)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
73	USCA Case Number 18-14758-Q is assigned to 47 NOTICE OF APPEAL, filed by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
74	USCA Case Number 18-14758-Q is assigned to 55 NOTICE OF APPEAL, filed by ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
75	USCA Case Number 18-14758-Q is assigned to 56 NOTICE OF APPEAL, filed by KENNETH W DETZNER. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
76	ORDER of USCA as to 47 Notice of Appeal filed by NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. Appellant's request for a stay pending appeal is DENIED because Appellant has not made the requisite showing. Appellant's alternative request to expedite appeal is DENIED. USCA Appeal Number: 18-14758-Q. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 15, 2018	Nov. 15, 2018 PACER
70	TRANSCRIPT Acknowledgment - Part II re 55 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter:Megan A. Hague Transcript due by 11/16/2018. (mah) (Entered: 11/16/2018)	Nov. 16, 2018	Nov. 16, 2018 PACER
71	NOTICE of Filing Transcript (Part III) by Court Reporter in District Court - re: 55 Notice of Appeal, 70 Transcript Acknowledgment - Part II, 62 Transcript Request Appeal Part I Court Reporter: Megan A. Hague Certificate of Readiness due by 11/15/2018. (mah) (Entered: 11/16/2018)	Nov. 16, 2018	Nov. 16, 2018 PACER
72	NOTICE OF UPDATED SIGNATURE MISMATCH NUMBERS by KENNETH W DETZNER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Updated Mismatch Numbers) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/16/2018) 1 Exhibit Updated Mismatch Numbers View on RECAP	Nov. 16, 2018	Nov. 16, 2018 Clearinghouse
77	Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal - re: 47, 55 and 56 Notices of Appeal. USCA Appeal Number: 18-14758-Q. The record on appeal is available electronically with the exception of: One packet of exhibits. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 19, 2018	Nov. 19, 2018 PACER
78	SUPPLEMENT TO ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION - re: 46 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Acknowledging the continued pendency of the appeal in this case, this Court assumes that the parties do not require further action from it at this time. The parties should provide notification on or before November 30, 2018, if this impression is in error. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/19/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/19/2018)	Nov. 19, 2018	Nov. 19, 2018 PACER
79	MOTION for Extension of Time to File SECRETARYS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS IN ALL PENDING CASES by KENNETH W DETZNER. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/29/2018)	Nov. 29, 2018	Nov. 29, 2018 PACER
80	TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Eleventh Circuit Transcript Information Form by KENNETH W DETZNER for proceedings held on 11/14/18 before Judge Mark E. Walker.. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/29/2018)	Nov. 29, 2018	Nov. 29, 2018 PACER
81	NOTICE Secretary's Notice of Compliance with Supplemental Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction by KENNETH W DETZNER re 78 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/30/2018)	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018 PACER
82	Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Secretary's Time Sensitive Motion for Extension of Time Consistent with Court's Supplemental Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction by KENNETH W DETZNER. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 11/30/2018)	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018 PACER
83	ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - Defendant Secretary's Time Sensitive Motion for Time Extension, ECF No. 82, is GRANTED. Because the requested relief in Defendant's most recent motion overlaps with Defendant Secretary of State Detzner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings in All Pending Cases, ECF No. 79, that motion is DENIED as moot. Defendants' and Intervenors' shall file their responsive pleadings on or before 1/4/2019. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/30/2018. (cle) (Entered: 11/30/2018)	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018 PACER
84	NOTICE Secretary's Second Notice of Compliance with Supplemental Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction by KENNETH W DETZNER re 78 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 12/07/2018) 1 Exhibit Attachment 1 View on RECAP	Dec. 7, 2018	Dec. 7, 2018 Clearinghouse
85	USCA FRAP 11 REQUEST, re: USCA #18-14758-QQ. (* USDC Clerk is requested to forward the following documents to our court: 1 packet of exhibits (see your FRAP 11 dated 11/19/18) *) (kdm) (Entered: 12/12/2018)	Dec. 12, 2018	Dec. 12, 2018 PACER
86	MOTION to Stay Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance and, in the Interim, Request to Extend Deadline for Responsive Pleadings by KENNETH W DETZNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 01/02/2019) 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 View on RECAP	Jan. 2, 2019	Jan. 2, 2019 Clearinghouse
87	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 86 MOTION to Stay Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance and, in the Interim, Request to Extend Deadline for Responsive Pleadings filed by BILL NELSON FOR U S SENATE, DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (NKWONTA, UZOMA) (Entered: 01/03/2019) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP	Jan. 3, 2019	Jan. 3, 2019 Clearinghouse
88	ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE - re: 86 MOTION to Hold Case in Abeyance and, in the Interim, Request to Extend Deadline for Responsive Pleadings. The motion is GRANTED in part. The deadline for responsive pleadings is extended to 1/31/2019. This Court shall rule on the motion to hold case in abeyance by separate order. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/3/2019. (cle) (Entered: 01/03/2019)	Jan. 3, 2019	Jan. 3, 2019 PACER
89	NOTICE of Substitution of Party by KENNETH W DETZNER (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) (Entered: 01/08/2019)	Jan. 8, 2019	Jan. 8, 2019 PACER
90	ORDER SUBSTITUTING PARTY - re: 89 NOTICE of Substitution of Party. The Clerk is directed to substitute Michael Ertel as the Defendant in place of Kenneth W. Detzner. The parties should list Michael Ertel as the Defendant in subsequent pleadings. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/9/2019. (cle) (Entered: 01/10/2019)	Jan. 9, 2019	Jan. 9, 2019 PACER
91	ORDER DENYING 86 MOTION TO HOLD CASE IN ABEYANCE. This Court shall enter a separate initial scheduling order, and this case shall proceed accordingly. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/11/19. (pll) (Entered: 01/11/2019)	Jan. 11, 2019	Jan. 11, 2019 Clearinghouse
92	INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER - Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 1/30/2019. Discovery Status Report due by 2/19/2019. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/1/2019. Discovery due by 5/16/2019. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/16/2019. (cle) (Entered: 01/17/2019)	Jan. 16, 2019	Jan. 16, 2019 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 8, 2018

Closing Date: July 29, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

(1) Statewide organization representing Democratic candidates and voters, (2) Political campaign in support of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, (3) Democratic National Committee

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Secretary of State, State

Attorney General, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details