Case: Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration

5:15-cv-00414 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Filed Date: Nov. 3, 2015

Closed Date: March 30, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a case about the unlawful removal of Black registered voters from voter rolls in Sparta, a city in Hancock County, Georgia. On November 3, 2015, Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and certain registered voters impacted by the removals filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Macon Division. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief against the Hancock County Board of Elections and Re…

This is a case about the unlawful removal of Black registered voters from voter rolls in Sparta, a city in Hancock County, Georgia.

On November 3, 2015, Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and certain registered voters impacted by the removals filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Macon Division. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief against the Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration (“BOER”), along with individual members in their official capacities as members of BOER and the Hancock County Elections Supervisor under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clause, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.  The plaintiffs claimed that between July and October of 2015, certain members of the BOER challenged approximately 174 voters—about 17% of all registered voters in Sparta—nearly all of whom were Black. Hearings were allegedly conducted in an arbitrary and inconsistent manner, without set procedures or rules of evidence, resulting in the improper removal of Black voters from the registration list ahead of a hotly contested election. The case was first assigned to Judge C. Ashley Royal and later reassigned to Judge Tilman E. Self, III. 

On January 21, 2016, after Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Expedite Discovery, the Court held a telephone conference and ordered Defendants to restore any eligible voters that had been removed to the registration rolls. All voters that could be identified as eligible to vote in Hancock County were restored to the voter rolls before the March 1, 2016 primary election.

After engaging in extensive discovery, the parties agreed to mediation, resolved the substantive issues, and submitted a negotiated settlement agreement to the Court on March 1, 2017. Pursuant to the Consent Decree, Defendants agreed not to engage in discriminatory challenges to voters’ eligibility, to only process residency‐based challenges if the challenge is premised on residency at the time of initial voter registration, to follow particular procedures in processing inactive or relocated voters, and to strictly adhere to the formal and detailed procedures laid out in the Consent Decree for processing voter challenges.  They also agreed to provide notice of written challenges and information relating to such challenges to a designated member of Plaintiffs’ counsel for five years following the entry of the Consent Decree. Defendants also agreed to take no action regarding certain listed voters restored to the voter registration rolls and to restore another group of listed voters. Both groups of voters will have two federal election cycles in which to vote or update their information before being subject to the National Voter Registration Act’s list maintenance procedures. In addition, the parties agreed that within 21 days after the entry of the Consent Decree they will attempt to choose an Examiner who will review the BOER’s actions regarding list maintenance and voter challenges based on residency. Plaintiffs were also awarded reasonable attorneys’ fees.  

The Court administratively closed the case in March 2018 but retained jurisdiction for the duration of the Consent Decree.

Summary Authors

Fiona Gaul (10/10/2024)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

CUSTER, WILLIAM V (Georgia)

Dempsey, Jennifer Burch (Georgia)

FENWICK, JULIA L (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Cronin, Donald Andrew (Georgia)

FLEMING, BARRY A (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Status Report

Feb. 23, 2016

Feb. 23, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
47

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Plaintiffs' Request for an Emergency Status Conference

May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Minute Sheet of Court Proceeding

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
53

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Defendants' Response for Plaintiffs' Request for Emergency Status Conference

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
57

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Hancock's Motion for PO and Motion for a Continuance Relating to the 30(b)(6) Deposition

June 25, 2016

June 25, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
58

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Plaintiffs' Response to the Boer's Motion for PO

June 26, 2016

June 26, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Hancock's Reply Brief in Support of Motion for PO

June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Order

March 1, 2017

March 1, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
71

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Order on Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Order and Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees

March 30, 2018

March 30, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 1583160

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 30, 2025, 2:40 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS Filing Fee $ 400, Receipt Number 113-2201552 filed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Example of summons served by BOER, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Example of BOER challenge notice letter, # 3 Exhibit 3 - National Voter Registration Act notice letter, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(cma) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

1 Exhibit 1 - Example of summons served by BOER

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2 Exhibit 2 - Example of BOER challenge notice letter

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3 Exhibit 3 - National Voter Registration Act notice letter

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4 Civil Cover Sheet

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Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

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Summons Issued as to LINDA CLAYTON on 11/3/2015; HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION on 11/3/2015; ROBERT INGRAM on 11/3/2015; TIFFANY MEDLOCK on 11/3/2015; KATHY RANSOM on 11/3/2015; NANCY STEPHENS on 11/3/2015; JIM YOUMANS on 11/3/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Kathy Ransom, # 2 Nancy Stephens, # 3 Linda Clayton, # 4 Robert Ingram, # 5 Jim Youmans, # 6 Tiffany Medlock)(cma) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

PACER
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Consent Form (28 USC 636(c)(1)) sent to MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (cma) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL EZRA ROSENBERG and JULIE M HOUK - Counsel is notified that they do not show in the court records that they meet the required attorney admissions policies of this court. If within 14 days of this notice all requirements, including the payment of Pro Hac Vice or admissions fees, have not been met, a show cause hearing will be scheduled. (cma)

Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

PACER

Attorney Admission Fee Met by JULIE M HOUK. (nop)

Nov. 10, 2015

Nov. 10, 2015

PACER

Attorney Admission Fee Met by EZRA ROSENBERG. (nop)

Nov. 10, 2015

Nov. 10, 2015

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*DISREGARD*MOTION for Discovery by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Draft Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit BOER Decision)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) Modified on 11/25/2015 Refiled at 7 (cma). (Entered: 11/19/2015)

Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

PACER
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB identifying Corporate Parent THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE for GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/19/2015)

Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

PACER
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NOTICE of Filing Proposed Order by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 4 MOTION for Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/20/2015)

Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

PACER

Notice of Deficiency; Document must be REFILED and converted into text-searchable PDF - (related document(s): 4 Motion for Discovery, filed by TAURUS HUBERT, MERRITT HUBERT, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA ). (cma)

Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

PACER
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MOTION for Discovery by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Draft Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit 2 - BOER Decision)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to LINDA CLAYTON. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to ROBERT INGRAM. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to KATHY RANSOM. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to NANCY STEPHENS. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to TIFFANY MEDLOCK. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB as to JIM YOUMANS. (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER denying 7 Motion for Discovery as premature. Defendants have not filed an appearance or answer in this case. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 12/1/2015. (cml) (Entered: 12/01/2015)

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

PACER

Order on Motion for Discovery

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

PACER

Attorney Admission Fee Met by JOHN M POWERS. (nop)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

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***DISREGARD***ANSWER to 1 Complaint by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS.(GRANT, ANDREA)Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party LINDA CLAYTON(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party ROBERT INGRAM(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party TIFFANY MEDLOCK(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party KATHY RANSOM(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party NANCY STEPHENS(pty:dft), Attorney ANDREA R GRANT added to party JIM YOUMANS(pty:dft) Modified on 12/18/2015 REFILED AT 19 Answer (cma). (Entered: 12/08/2015)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by JOHN M POWERS on behalf of All Plaintiffs (POWERS, JOHN) (Entered: 12/09/2015)

Dec. 9, 2015

Dec. 9, 2015

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***DISREGARD***RESPONSE filed by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS re 7 MOTION for Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(GRANT, ANDREA) Modified on 12/18/2015 REFILED at 20 (cma). (Entered: 12/09/2015)

Dec. 9, 2015

Dec. 9, 2015

PACER

Notice of Deficiency; Document must be REFILED and converted into text-searchable PDF - (related document(s): 18 Response to Motion filed by TIFFANY MEDLOCK, ROBERT INGRAM, KATHY RANSOM, JIM YOUMANS, NANCY STEPHENS, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, LINDA CLAYTON and 16 Answer to Complaint filed by TIFFANY MEDLOCK, ROBERT INGRAM, KATHY RANSOM, JIM YOUMANS, NANCY STEPHENS, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, LINDA CLAYTON ). (cma)

Dec. 10, 2015

Dec. 10, 2015

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS.(GRANT, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/10/2015)

Dec. 10, 2015

Dec. 10, 2015

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RESPONSE filed by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS re 7 MOTION for Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(GRANT, ANDREA) (Entered: 12/10/2015)

Dec. 10, 2015

Dec. 10, 2015

PACER
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MOTION for Discovery by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/11/2015)

Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

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***DISREGARD***REPLY to Response filed by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 21 MOTION for Discovery (CUSTER, WILLIAM) Modified on 12/18/2015 REFILED at 23 Reply (cma). (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Dec. 17, 2015

Dec. 17, 2015

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REPLY to Response filed by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 21 MOTION for Discovery (CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Dec. 17, 2015

Dec. 17, 2015

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants,filed by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, MERRITT HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, TAURUS HUBERT, LARRY WEBB, SANQUAN THOMAS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Example of Returned Summons, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Example of Mailing, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 NVRA Notice Letter)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 12/24/2015)

1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Example of Returned Summons

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2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Example of Mailing

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 NVRA Notice Letter

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Dec. 24, 2015

Dec. 24, 2015

PACER

NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 1/21/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

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ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS.(GRANT, ANDREA) (Entered: 01/07/2016)

Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by F ADAM NELSON on behalf of All Defendants Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party LINDA CLAYTON(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party ROBERT INGRAM(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party TIFFANY MEDLOCK(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party KATHY RANSOM(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party NANCY STEPHENS(pty:dft), Attorney F ADAM NELSON added to party JIM YOUMANS(pty:dft) (NELSON, F) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

Jan. 20, 2016

Jan. 20, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

Jan. 20, 2016

Jan. 20, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 2/2/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Jan. 21, 2016

Jan. 21, 2016

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Minute Order. Proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Motion Hearing held on 1/21/2016 re 21 MOTION for Discovery filed by TAURUS HUBERT, JOHNNY THORNTON, MERRITT HUBERT, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, LARRY WEBB, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA (Court Reporter FTR.) Status Report Due within 10 days. Telephone status conference scheduled for 2/2/16 @ 11:00am. (Court Reporter FTR.) (deb) (Entered: 01/21/2016)

Jan. 21, 2016

Jan. 21, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(GRANT, ANDREA) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

Feb. 2, 2016

Feb. 2, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email Correspondence, # 2 Exhibit January 28, 2016 Sparta Ishmaelite Notice, # 3 Exhibit Summary Chart of Purged Voters, # 4 Exhibit Example of Don Bevill Voter Challenge Letter)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

Feb. 2, 2016

Feb. 2, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/2/2016. Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller. Time in Court: 11:00 am - 11:45 am. (tlh) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

Feb. 2, 2016

Feb. 2, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 2/9/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Feb. 2, 2016

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TRANSCRIPT of Telephone Conference held on 2-2-16, before Judge C. Ashley Royal. Court Reporter Darlene D. Fuller. Volume Number: I of I. The transcript may be inspected at the court or purchased through the court reporter for a period of 90 days. After 90 days, the transcript may be obtained via PACER. REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Complete redaction policy available on the courts website. (ddf) (Entered: 02/05/2016)

Feb. 5, 2016

Feb. 5, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 Email to Def. Counsel on 2.2.16, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Email to Def. Counsel on 2.5.16, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Email to Def. Counsel on 2.8.16)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 02/08/2016)

Feb. 8, 2016

Feb. 8, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/9/2016. Court Reporter: FTR. Time in Court: 11:00 am - 11:16 am. (tlh) (Entered: 02/09/2016)

Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 2/16/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Feb. 9, 2016

Feb. 9, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Purged Voter Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B 2.12.16 Emails Between Counsel, # 3 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 02/15/2016)

Feb. 15, 2016

Feb. 15, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS (NELSON, F) (Entered: 02/15/2016)

Feb. 15, 2016

Feb. 15, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/16/2016. Court Reporter: FTR. Time in Court: 11:00 am - 11:24 am. (tlh) (Entered: 02/16/2016)

Feb. 16, 2016

Feb. 16, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 2/24/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Feb. 16, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 Declaration of Plaintiff Johnny Thornton, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A to Decl. of J. Thornton - Overhead View of 4210 Jewell Rd., # 3 Exhibit Ex. B to Decl. of J. Thornton Brick Building on 4210 Jewell Road, # 4 Exhibit Ex. C to Decl. of J. Thornton Interior and Exterior of Trailer, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D to Decl. of J. Thornton Redacted GA Power Bills, # 6 Exhibit Ex. E to Decl. of J. Thornton Nancy Stephens' Challenge to Thornton's Eligibility to Vote, # 7 Exhibit Ex. F to Decl. of J. Thornton BOER Challenge Notice of 9.17.15, # 8 Exhibit Ex. G to Decl. of J. Thornton Unofficial transcripts of 9.17 and 9.28 Challenge Hearings)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 02/23/2016)

1 Exhibit Ex. 1 Declaration of Plaintiff Johnny Thornton

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2 Exhibit Ex. A to Decl. of J. Thornton - Overhead View of 4210 Jewell Rd.

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3 Exhibit Ex. B to Decl. of J. Thornton Brick Building on 4210 Jewell Road

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4 Exhibit Ex. C to Decl. of J. Thornton Interior and Exterior of Trailer

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5 Exhibit Ex. D to Decl. of J. Thornton Redacted GA Power Bills

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6 Exhibit Ex. E to Decl. of J. Thornton Nancy Stephens' Challenge to Thornton

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7 Exhibit Ex. F to Decl. of J. Thornton BOER Challenge Notice of 9.17.15

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8 Exhibit Ex. G to Decl. of J. Thornton Unofficial transcripts of 9.17 and 9.28 Ch

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Feb. 23, 2016

Feb. 23, 2016

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EXHIBIT(S) 2 and 3 to Plaintiffs' Status Report (2.24.16 Status Conference) by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 38 Status Report,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 2 Draft Advertisement re Purged Voters, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 3 Emails to/from Defendants' Counsel re Draft Advertisement re Purged Voters)(HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 02/23/2016)

Feb. 23, 2016

Feb. 23, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 2/25/2016 at 2:30 PM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/24/2016. Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller. Time in Court: 11:00 am - 11:30 am. (tlh) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/25/2016. Court Reporter: FTR. Time in Court: 2:28 pm - 2:39 pm. (tlh) (Entered: 02/25/2016)

Feb. 25, 2016

Feb. 25, 2016

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EMERGENCY MOTION to Enforce Judgment by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV.(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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Feb. 26, 2016

Feb. 26, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 2/26/2016. Court Reporter: FTR. (tlh) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

Feb. 29, 2016

Feb. 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 3/3/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

Feb. 29, 2016

Feb. 29, 2016

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STATUS REPORT by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB (HOUK, JULIE) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

March 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 3/3/2016. Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller. Time in Court: 11:00 am - 11:05 am. (tlh) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 3/17/2016 at 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF RESETTING HEARING: Telephone Conference set for 3/24/2016 at 11:30 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. (tlh)

March 16, 2016

March 16, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 3/24/2016. Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded.Time in Court: 3 minutes. (lap) (Entered: 03/24/2016)

March 24, 2016

March 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING Telephone Conference set for 4/7/2016 11:00 AM before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-888-684-8852 and enter Participant Access Code: 7193429. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0739. (lap)

March 24, 2016

March 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING re: telephone conference on 4/7/15. Hearing will be rescheduled. (lap)

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Hearing by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - May 10, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Plaintiffs' Counsel, # 2 Exhibit 2 - List of Hancock County voters that do not have signature cards on file, # 3 Exhibit 3 - March 31, 2016 Letter from Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration to Barbara Lamar, # 4 Exhibit 4 - May 16, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Bill Custer, # 5 Exhibit 5 - May 17, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Plaintiffs' Counsel)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

1 Exhibit 1 - May 10, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Plaintiffs' Coun

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2 Exhibit 2 - List of Hancock County voters that do not have signature cards on fi

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3 Exhibit 3 - March 31, 2016 Letter from Hancock County Board of Elections and Reg

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4 Exhibit 4 - May 16, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Bill Custer

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5 Exhibit 5 - May 17, 2016 Email from Andrea Runyan Grant to Plaintiffs' Coun

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May 17, 2016

May 17, 2016

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER GRANTING 47 Motion for Hearing Telephone Conference set for 5/19/2016 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-877-336-1829 and enter Participant Access Code: 3601829. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0717. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 5/18/2016. (tlh) (Entered: 05/18/2016)

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

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Order on Motion for Hearing

May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016

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**DISREGARD**RESPONSE filed by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS re 47 MOTION for Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Meeting Minutes Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Letter to Voter Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Letter to Applicant Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Letter to Voter Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Letter Registration Card Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Letter Voter Exhibit 6)(GRANT, ANDREA) Modified on 5/26/2016 REFILED RESPONSE AT 53 EXHIBITS NOT REFILED (cma). (Entered: 05/19/2016)

1 Exhibit Meeting Minutes Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit Letter to Voter Exhibit 2

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3 Exhibit Letter to Applicant Exhibit 3

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4 Exhibit Letter to Voter Exhibit 4

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5 Exhibit Letter Registration Card Exhibit 5

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6 Exhibit Letter Voter Exhibit 6

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May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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Order on Motion for Discovery

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER finding as moot 42 Motion to Enforce Judgment pursuant to telephone conference on February 26, 2016. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 5/19/2016. (cml) (Entered: 05/19/2016)

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER finding as moot 21 Motion for Discovery pursuant to telephone conference on January 21, 2016. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 5/19/2016. (cml) (Entered: 05/19/2016)

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 5/19/2016. Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller.Time in Court: 29 minutes. (lap) (Entered: 05/19/2016)

May 19, 2016

May 19, 2016

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Notice of Deficiency; Document must be refiled and converted into text-searchable PDF - (related document(s): 49 Response to Motion filed by TIFFANY MEDLOCK, ROBERT INGRAM, KATHY RANSOM, JIM YOUMANS, NANCY STEPHENS, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, LINDA CLAYTON ). (cma)

May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

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RESPONSE filed by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS re 47 MOTION for Hearing (GRANT, ANDREA) Modified on 5/26/2016 EXHIBITS NOT REFILED. LOCATED AT 49 .(cma). (Entered: 05/23/2016)

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by MICHAEL A O'QUINN on behalf of LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party LINDA CLAYTON(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party ROBERT INGRAM(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party TIFFANY MEDLOCK(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party KATHY RANSOM(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party NANCY STEPHENS(pty:dft), Attorney MICHAEL A O'QUINN added to party JIM YOUMANS(pty:dft) (O'QUINN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 06/20/2016)

June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party LINDA CLAYTON(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party ROBERT INGRAM(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party TIFFANY MEDLOCK(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party KATHY RANSOM(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party NANCY STEPHENS(pty:dft), Attorney Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr added to party JIM YOUMANS(pty:dft) (Cronin, Donald) (Entered: 06/20/2016)

June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by JACOB S O'NEAL on behalf of All Defendants Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party LINDA CLAYTON(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party ROBERT INGRAM(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party TIFFANY MEDLOCK(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party KATHY RANSOM(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party NANCY STEPHENS(pty:dft), Attorney JACOB S O'NEAL added to party JIM YOUMANS(pty:dft) (O'NEAL, JACOB) (Entered: 06/20/2016)

June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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EMERGENCY MOTION for Protective Order by HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION filed by Donald Andrew Cronin, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) notice), # 2 Exhibit B(true and correct copy of 6/24 email))(Cronin, Donald) (Entered: 06/25/2016)

1 Exhibit A (Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) notice)

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June 25, 2016

June 25, 2016

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RESPONSE filed by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 57 MOTION for Protective Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 05-25-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel, # 2 Exhibit B - 06-02-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel, # 3 Exhibit C - 06-06-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel, # 4 Exhibit D - 06-17-2016 Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice for Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration, # 5 Exhibit E - 06-21-2016 Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice for Hancock County Board of Elections and Registration, # 6 Exhibit F - 06-22-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Stephanie Roberts, # 7 Exhibit G - 06-23-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Jennifer Dempsey, # 8 Exhibit H - 06-24-2016 Email from Jennifer Dempsey to Jacob Stalvey O'Neal, # 9 Exhibit I - 06-24-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Jennifer Dempsey)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 06/26/2016)

1 Exhibit A - 05-25-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel

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2 Exhibit B - 06-02-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel

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3 Exhibit C - 06-06-2016 Email from Julie Houk to Defendants' Counsel

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4 Exhibit D - 06-17-2016 Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice for Hancock C

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5 Exhibit E - 06-21-2016 Plaintiffs' 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice for Hancock C

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6 Exhibit F - 06-22-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Stephanie Roberts

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7 Exhibit G - 06-23-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Jennifer Dempsey

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8 Exhibit H - 06-24-2016 Email from Jennifer Dempsey to Jacob Stalvey O'Neal

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9 Exhibit I - 06-24-2016 Email from Jacob Stalvey O'Neal to Jennifer Dempsey

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June 26, 2016

June 26, 2016

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REPLY to Response filed by HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION re 57 MOTION for Protective Order (Cronin, Donald) (Entered: 06/27/2016)

June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

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NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING ON MOTION re 57 MOTION for Protective Order : Telephone Conference/Motion Hearing set for 6/27/2016 at 3:00 PM before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-888-684-8852 and enter Participant Access Code: 7193429. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0739. (lap)

June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 6/29/2016. Court Reporter: FTR. (tlh) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

June 29, 2016

June 29, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 6/27/2016. Court Reporter: Darlene Fuller.Time in Court: 19 minutes. (lap) (Entered: 07/06/2016)

July 6, 2016

July 6, 2016

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by JULIA L FENWICK on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party MARTEE FLOURNOY(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party MERRITT HUBERT(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party TAURUS HUBERT(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party SANQUAN THOMAS(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party JOHNNY THORNTON(pty:pla), Attorney JULIA L FENWICK added to party LARRY WEBB(pty:pla) (FENWICK, JULIA) (Entered: 07/07/2016)

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by LINDA CLAYTON, HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, ROBERT INGRAM, TIFFANY MEDLOCK, KATHY RANSOM, NANCY STEPHENS, JIM YOUMANS filed by F ADAM NELSON.(NELSON, F) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

Aug. 1, 2016

Aug. 1, 2016

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER finding as moot 57 Motion for Protective Order pursuant to telephone conference on June 27, 2016. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 8/15/2016. (cml) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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Order on Motion for Protective Order

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 63 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, as Mr. Fleming and Mr. Nelson provided Defendants with proper notice pursuant to Local Rule 83.1.4, and Defendants did not object to the withdrawal. Accordingly, Barry A. Fleming and F. Adam Nelson are terminated from the case. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 8/15/2016. (cml) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

PACER

NOTICE OF SETTING HEARING: Telephone Status Conference set for 11/15/2016 at 11:00 AM before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. Instructions for conference call: Dial 1-888-684-8852 and enter Participant Access Code: 7193429. At the prompt, enter Security Code: 0739. (lap)

Nov. 14, 2016

Nov. 14, 2016

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL: Telephone Conference held on 11/15/2016. Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded.Time in Court: 11 minutes. (lap) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

Nov. 15, 2016

Nov. 15, 2016

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JOINT MOTION to resolve all claims relating to the merits of this matter as well as any claims for injunctive relief leaving only the issue of the Plaintiffs' claims for attorneys' fees and the costs and expenses of litigation to be resolved by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Consent Order)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 03/01/2017)

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March 1, 2017

March 1, 2017

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MOTION for Attorney Fees by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB filed by WILLIAM V CUSTER, IV. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Litigation Expenses, # 2 Exhibit A to Memorandum in Support-Declaration of William V. Custer, # 3 Exhibit B to Memorandum in Support-Declaration of Ezra D. Rosenberg )(CUSTER, WILLIAM) Modified on 11/13/2017 to add description of exhibits (cma). (Entered: 11/10/2017)

Nov. 10, 2017

Nov. 10, 2017

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Notice of Deficiency (related document(s): 68 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by TAURUS HUBERT, MERRITT HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB, MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA ); Future document must be filed to include a description of exhibit(s). The case manager in this case has added the description to this filing. (cma)

Nov. 13, 2017

Nov. 13, 2017

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RESPONSE filed by HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION re 68 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Itemization of Fees, # 2 Exhibit Itemization of Fees)(O'QUINN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Nov. 29, 2017

Nov. 29, 2017

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REPLY to Response filed by MARTEE FLOURNOY, GEORGIA COALITION FOR PEOPLES' AGENDA, GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, MERRITT HUBERT, TAURUS HUBERT, SANQUAN THOMAS, JOHNNY THORNTON, LARRY WEBB re 68 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Chart re Hours and Fees of Lead Counsel, # 2 Exhibit B - Chart re Attorneys that Attended Depositions in the Case)(CUSTER, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

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Case REASSIGNED to US DISTRICT JUDGE TILMAN E SELF, III. US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL no longer assigned to the case. (glg)

March 23, 2018

March 23, 2018

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Case REASSIGNED to US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. US DISTRICT JUDGE TILMAN E SELF, III no longer assigned to the case. (ans)

March 27, 2018

March 27, 2018

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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: Nov. 3, 2015

Closing Date: March 30, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and certain Black registered voters impacted by the unlawful removal of their information from voter rolls

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Hancock County (Sparta, Hancock), County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Civil Rights Act of 1957/1960, 52 U.S.C. § 10101 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1971)

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Voting Process Changes

Voter Registration

Order Duration: 2018 - 2023

Issues

Voting:

Election administration

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

Voting: Physical/Effective Access