Case: Brown v. Detzner

4:15-cv-00398 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Aug. 12, 2015

Closed Date: Sept. 25, 2016

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

DEMAGGIO, BRYAN EVERETT (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

BARDOS, ANDY V (Florida)

CANTERO, RAOUL G (Florida)

CARSON, MATTHEW JOSEPH (Florida)

FALCONE, VINCENT FALCONE (Florida)

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Complaint

Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

Complaint
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Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law

Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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League of Woman Voters of Florida, Common CAuse, Deirdre Macnab, Lavonne Grayson, George Oliver III, and Angela Demonbreun's Motion to Intervene as Defendants and Incorporated Memorandum of Law

Aug. 28, 2015

Aug. 28, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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The Legislative Parties' Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion

Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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The Legislative Parties' Motion to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Proceedings and Incorporated Memorandum of Law

Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendant Secretary of State's Motion to Dismiss and Incorporated Memorandum of Law

Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendant Secretary's Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Order Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Stay this Action

Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

Order/Opinion
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Order Granting Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice and Second Unopposed Request for Judicial Notice

Dec. 23, 2015

Dec. 23, 2015

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Docket for: BROWN v. DETZNER
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1 Aug. 12, 2015

COMPLAINT against KEN DETZNER, THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE FLORIDA SENATE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 1129-3337922.), filed by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

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2 Aug. 12, 2015

CIVIL COVER SHEET. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

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3 Aug. 12, 2015

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by CORRINE BROWN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Dr. Engstrom's Racial Polarization Analysis) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

1 Exhibit A - Dr. Engstrom's Racial Polarization Analysis

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4 Aug. 12, 2015

NOTICE of Filing for Issuance of Summonses by CORRINE BROWN (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Summons for Defendant Detzner, # 2 Appendix Summons for Defendant The Florida Senate, # 3 Appendix Summons for Defendant The Florida House of Representatives) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

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5 Aug. 13, 2015

ORDER OF RECUSAL. SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD recused. Case reassigned to JUDGE MARK E WALKER and JUDGE MARK E WALKER for all further proceedings. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD on 8/13/2015. (dac) (Entered: 08/13/2015)

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6 Aug. 13, 2015

Summons Issued as to KEN DETZNER, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Detzner, # 2 Summons FL House of Representatives) (dac) (Entered: 08/13/2015)

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7 Aug. 17, 2015

ORDER ON REQUEST FOR THREE-JUDGE COURT. Notice of the filing of this action is given to Chief Judge Ed Carnes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Signed by JUDGE MARK E. WALKER (pll) (Entered: 08/17/2015)

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8 Aug. 19, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by RAOUL G CANTERO on behalf of FLORIDA SENATE (CANTERO, RAOUL) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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9 Aug. 19, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by JASON NELSON ZAKIA on behalf of FLORIDA SENATE (ZAKIA, JASON) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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10 Aug. 19, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by JESSE LUKE GREEN on behalf of FLORIDA SENATE (GREEN, JESSE) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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11 Aug. 19, 2015

SUMMONS Returned Executed by CORRINE BROWN. KEN DETZNER served on 8/18/2015, answer due 9/8/2015. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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12 Aug. 19, 2015

SUMMONS Returned Executed by CORRINE BROWN. FLORIDA SENATE served on 8/18/2015, answer due 9/8/2015. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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13 Aug. 19, 2015

SUMMONS Returned Executed by CORRINE BROWN. FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served on 8/18/2015, answer due 9/8/2015. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/19/2015)

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14 Aug. 19, 2015

DESIGNATION OF THE THREE-JUDGE COURT, re 7 ORDER ON REQUEST FOR THREE-JUDGE COURT. District Judge Mark E. Walker, District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, and Circuit Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum are designated as members of the three judge court. Signed by Eleventh Circuit Chief Judge Carnes on 8/19/2015. (kjw) (Entered: 08/24/2015)

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15 Aug. 25, 2015

Request for Judicial Notice and Supporting Memorandum of Law by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) Modified on 12/23/2015 to convert to a motion for linking purposes. (kjw) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

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16 Aug. 28, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by ADAM SCOTT TANENBAUM on behalf of KEN DETZNER (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

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17 Aug. 28, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID ANDREW FUGETT on behalf of KEN DETZNER (FUGETT, DAVID) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

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18 Aug. 28, 2015

MOTION to Intervene by The League of Women Voters of Florida, Common Cause, Deirdre Macnab, LaVonne Grayson, George Oliver, III, Angela DeMonbreun. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10) (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

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19 Sept. 1, 2015

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by KEN DETZNER, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

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20 Sept. 1, 2015

RESPONSE to Motion re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (CANTERO, RAOUL) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

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21 Sept. 1, 2015

Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 19 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

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22 Sept. 3, 2015

MOTION to Stay This Action (Unopposed) by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

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23 Sept. 8, 2015

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ( (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/28/2015).), MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (CANTERO, RAOUL) (Entered: 09/08/2015)

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24 Sept. 8, 2015

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by KEN DETZNER. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/28/2015). (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 09/08/2015)

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25 Sept. 8, 2015

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by KEN DETZNER. (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 09/08/2015)

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26 Sept. 8, 2015

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S 22 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY THIS ACTION - (Deadline for clerk to check status of stay by 11/10/2015.) Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 9/8/2015. (tdl) (Entered: 09/10/2015)

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27 Sept. 16, 2015

NOTICE of Appearance by VINCENT FALCONE, III on behalf of Common Cause, Angela DeMonbreun, LaVonne Grayson, Deirdre Macnab, George Oliver, III, The League of Women Voters of Florida (FALCONE, VINCENT) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

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Nov. 18, 2015

Reset Deadlines/Hearings - Stay Case Deadline reset re 26 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO STAY THIS ACTION. Case stayed pending the imposition of a remedial district. Deadline for clerk to check status of stay reset to 1/18/2016. (vkm)

28 Dec. 14, 2015

NOTICE of Filing Florida Supreme Court's Decision Imposing Remedial Congressional Redistricting Plan by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (MEROS, GEORGE) (Entered: 12/14/2015)

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29 Dec. 15, 2015

ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS REPORT - This status report shall be due on 12/22/2015. If Plaintiff wishes to amend her Complaint, the amended filing is due no later than 12/29/2015. Signed by 11th Circuit Judge ROBIN ROSENBAUM on 12/15/2015. (vkm) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

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30 Dec. 22, 2015

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/22/2015)

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31 Dec. 22, 2015

Second MOTION Unopposed Request for Judicial Notice and Supporting Memorandum of Law by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/22/2015)

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32 Dec. 23, 2015

ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE. Plaintiff's motions, ECF No. 15 & ECF No. 31, are GRANTED. Signed by 11th Circuit Judge ROBIN ROSENBAUM on 12/23/2015. (kjw) (Entered: 12/23/2015)

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33 Dec. 23, 2015

ORDER LIFTING STAY, TERMINATING MOTIONS. It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the stay in this case is LIFTED. It is further ORDERED that the following three motions are DENIED AS MOOT: the Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to respond to the Plaintiff's Complaint by All Defendants, ECF No. 19 ; the Unopposed Amended Motion for Extension of Time by just the Legislative Defendants, ECF No. 21 ; and the Motion to Dismiss by the Legislative Defendants, ECF No. 23 . The Clerk is directed to terminate these motions. Signed by 11th Circuit Judge ROBIN ROSENBAUM on 12/23/2015. (kjw) *STAYED case flag removed. (Entered: 12/23/2015)

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34 Dec. 29, 2015

MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Verified Complaint by CORRINE BROWN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First Amended Verified Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Enacted Congressional Districts, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Congressional Districts, # 4 Exhibit Order Approving Remedial Redistricting Plan) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/29/2015)

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3 Exhibit Proposed Congressional Districts

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4 Exhibit Order Approving Remedial Redistricting Plan

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35 Dec. 29, 2015

Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law by CORRINE BROWN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Report of NAACP Expert Richard L. Engstrom., # 2 Exhibit Senate Committee on Reapportionment, # 3 Exhibit Transcript of Republican Party of Florida Quarterly Meeting, # 4 Exhibit East-West Congressional District 5 Prisons Chart) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/29/2015)

1 Exhibit Report of NAACP Expert Richard L. Engstrom.

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2 Exhibit Senate Committee on Reapportionment

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3 Exhibit Transcript of Republican Party of Florida Quarterly Meeting

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4 Exhibit East-West Congressional District 5 Prisons Chart

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Dec. 29, 2015

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 1/18/2016). (vkm)

36 Dec. 31, 2015

NOTICE Plaintiff's First Entry of Judicially Noticed Documents Into Record by CORRINE BROWN re 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law, 34 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Verified Complaint (Attachments: # 1 1. Part A, Pages 1-150, Trial Transcript for May 21, 2014, # 2 1. Part B, Pages 151-237, Trial Transcript for May 21, 2014, # 3 2. Trial Transcript for May 28, 2014, Part 1, # 4 3. Trial Transcript for May 28, 2014, Part 2, # 5 4. Trial Transcript for May 30, 2014, Part 1, # 6 5. Trial Transcript for May 30, Part 2) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/31/2015)

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37 Dec. 31, 2015

NOTICE Plaintiff's Second Entry of Judicially Noticed Documents Into Record by CORRINE BROWN re 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law, 34 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Verified Complaint (Attachments: # 1 6. Part A, Pages 1-150, Trial Transcript for June 2, 2014, # 2 6. Part B, Pages 151-237, Trial Transcript for June 2, 2014, # 3 7. Trial Transcript for June 3, 2014, Part 1, # 4 8. Trial Transcript for June 3, 2014, Part 2) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 12/31/2015)

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38 Jan. 5, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by THOMAS ALAN ZEHNDER on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, Angela DeMonbreun, LaVonne Grayson, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, George Oliver, III (ZEHNDER, THOMAS) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

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39 Jan. 6, 2016

ORDER SETTING A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/6/16. (sms) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

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40 Jan. 6, 2016

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/12/2016 02:00 PM EST before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, United States Courthouse, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Parties are instructed to call at the time of the hearing (888) 684-8852 Access Code: 8131706# Security Code: 0112# 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 Elizabeth Lawrence 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/ Elizabeth LawrenceDeputy Clerk (erl) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

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41 Jan. 6, 2016

ORDER GRANTING 18 MOTION TO INTERVENE - The Clerk must add these parties as Defendants in this action. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/6/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

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42 Jan. 11, 2016

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Amanda J, Woods, Esquire by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 01/11/2016)

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43 Jan. 11, 2016

ORDER GRANTING 42 MOTION TO WITHDRAW - The Clerk must disconnect Ms. Woods from the notice of electronic filing in this case. Attorney AMANDA JEAN WOODS terminated. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/11/2016. (vkm)***NOTICE DISCONNECTED AS DIRECTED*** (Entered: 01/11/2016)

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44 Jan. 12, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 34 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Verified Complaint filed by KEN DETZNER. (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 01/12/2016)

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45 Jan. 12, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE:Scheduling Conference held on 1/12/2016. Parties discuss pending motion for leave to amend and motion for preliminary injunction along with the schedule. Ruling by Court: Judge Hinkle will meet and discuss the proposed schedule with the other panel judges. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Judy Gagnon) (erl) (Entered: 01/12/2016)

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46 Jan. 13, 2016

ORDER SETTING THE PRELIMINARY-INJUNCTION SCHEDULE. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/13/16. (sms) (Entered: 01/13/2016)

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47 Jan. 13, 2016

ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO AMEND COMPLAINT; DENYING 24 MOTION TO DISMISS - Plaintiffs' Partially Unopposed Motion to File First Amended Verified Complaint, ECF No. 34, is GRANTED IN PART and RESERVED IN PART. Responses to the Amended Complaint shall be filed no later than 14 days after the Court rules on the reserved part of the Motion to Amend. Signed by 11th Circuit Judge ROBIN ROSENBAUM on 1/13/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 01/14/2016)

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Jan. 13, 2016

Set Deadlines/Hearings Memorandum in Opposition due by 1/20/2016. Memorandum in Support due by 1/20/2016. Supplemental Memorandum Deadline by 2/12/2016 Re: 46 ORDER SETTING THE PRELIMINARY-INJUNCTION SCHEDULE. (vkm)

48 Jan. 20, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law filed by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L) (CANTERO, RAOUL) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

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49 Jan. 20, 2016

STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Partial Dismissal by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

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50 Jan. 20, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law filed by KEN DETZNER. (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 01/20/2016)

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Jan. 29, 2016

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Stay Case Deadline reset Deadline for clerk to check status of stay by 3/18/2016. (vkm)

51 Feb. 2, 2016

MOTION to Dismiss by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/22/2016). (BARDOS, ANDY) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

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52 Feb. 3, 2016

NOTICE of Filing by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8) (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

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53 Feb. 3, 2016

ANSWER to Complaint by KEN DETZNER. (FUGETT, DAVID) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

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54 Feb. 3, 2016

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Amended Complaint [Doc. 34] and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/22/2016). (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

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55 Feb. 11, 2016

NOTICE OF APPEAL by KEN DETZNER. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-3494790.) Notify Chambers on 2/25/2016. Transcript Order Form due by 2/25/2016. (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 02/11/2016)

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56 Feb. 12, 2016

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 55 Notice of Appeal. (vkm) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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57 Feb. 12, 2016

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 2/26/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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58 Feb. 12, 2016

NOTICE of Filing Expert Declaration and Intention Not to File Supporting Memorandum by CORRINE BROWN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Richard Engstrom, Ph.D.) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

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Feb. 12, 2016

Set Deadlines re 55 Notice of Appeal: Clerk to check status of Appeal on 5/12/2016. (vkm)

59 Feb. 16, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 51 MOTION to Dismiss (to Legislative Parties') filed by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 02/16/2016)

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61 Feb. 16, 2016

USCA Case Number 16-10587-GG for 55 NOTICE OF APPEAL. (vkm) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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60 Feb. 17, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Amended Complaint [Doc. 34] and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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62 Feb. 23, 2016

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by KEN DETZNER for proceedings held on No Transcript Required (TANENBAUM, ADAM) (Entered: 02/23/2016)

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63 March 4, 2016

NOTICE of Filing in Support of Intervenors' Response to Plaintiffs' First Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, KEN DETZNER, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

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64 March 4, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law filed by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 03/04/2016)

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65 March 8, 2016

NOTICE OF HEARING on Motion 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law : Oral Argument set for 3/25/2016 09:00 AM EDT before JUDGE MARK E WALKER, JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, and JUDGE ROBIN S ROSENBAUM, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 East, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Time will be allocated 30 minutes for the plaintiffs, 20 minutes for the intervenors, 5 minutes for the Secretary of State, and 5 minutes for the Senate and House of Representatives. 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 Elizabeth Lawrence 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/ Elizabeth LawrenceCourtroom Deputy Clerk (erl) (Entered: 03/08/2016)

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66 March 16, 2016

ORDER ALLOWING COMPUTERS IN THE COURTROOM. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/16/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 03/16/2016)

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67 March 22, 2016

MOTION Request for Admission of Counsel Pro Hac Vice by CORRINE BROWN. (DEMAGGIO, BRYAN) (Entered: 03/22/2016)

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68 March 23, 2016

ORDER ADMITTING JESSE WILKISON PRO HAC VICE - Accordingly, the motion, ECF No. 67, is GRANTED. Mr. Wilkinson is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/23/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 03/23/2016)

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69 March 23, 2016

MOTION for Admission of Counsel Pro Hac Vice (for Elizabeth White) by CORRINE BROWN. (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 03/23/2016)

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70 March 25, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE MARK E WALKER:Three-Judge Court Hearing held on 3/25/2016. Plaintiff will have until April 4, 2016 to supplement the record and a response is due by April 11, 2016. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Lisa Jones) (erl) (Entered: 03/25/2016)

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71 March 28, 2016

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings ORAL ARGUMENT held on MARCH 25, 2016, before Judge MARK E. WALKER. Court Reporter/Transcriber LISA JONES, Telephone number 850.513.1145. 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 4/4/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2016. (lgj) (Entered: 03/28/2016)

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72 March 30, 2016

ORDER ADMITTING ELIZABETH WHITE PRO HAC VICE - This Court has considered, without hearing, the Request for Admission of Counsel Pro Hac Vice. ECF No. 69 . Accordingly, the motion is GRANTED conditioned upon Ms. White's compliance with the Local Rules. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/30/2016. (vkm) (Entered: 03/30/2016)

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73 April 4, 2016

NOTICE of Entry of Judicially Noticed Documents Into Record by CORRINE BROWN re 15 MOTION, 35 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law, 36 Notice (Other),, 34 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Verified Complaint, 31 Second MOTION Unopposed Request for Judicial Notice and Supporting Memorandum of Law, 37 Notice (Other),, 32 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v Detzner, Case No. 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon CoCir. Ct. for May 21, 2014 Part 1, # 2 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v Detzner, Case No. 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct) for May 21, 2014 Part 2, # 3 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for May 28, 2014, Part 1, # 4 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for May 28, 2014, Part 2, # 5 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v. Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for May 30, 2014, Part 1, # 6 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v. Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for May 30, 2014, Part 2, # 7 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v. Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for June 2, 2014, # 8 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v. Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for June 3, 2014 Part 1, # 9 Exhibit Trial Transcript of Romo v. Detzner, Case No.: 2012-CA-412 (Fla. Leon Co. Cir. Ct.) for June 3, 2014 Part 2) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

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74 April 4, 2016

NOTICE of Filing Affidavits to Supplement the Record in Support of Plaintiffs' Claims on the Merits by CORRINE BROWN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Marsha Phelts, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Rodney Hurst) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 04/04/2016)

1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Marsha Phelts

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75 April 5, 2016

NOTICE of Intention Not to Respond or Supplement the Record by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III re 70 Three-Judge Court Hearing, (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 04/05/2016)

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76 April 18, 2016

ORDER denying 35 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying as moot 51 Motion to Dismiss and denying as moot 54 Motion to Dismiss; signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/18/16. (tss) (Entered: 04/18/2016)

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77 April 18, 2016

AMENDED ORDER - re: 76 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Dismiss. This amended order is entered solely to correct a formatting error in the original order which resulted in an unintentionally blank page at ECF No. 76 at 12. It is otherwise unchanged. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/18/2016. (cle) (Entered: 04/19/2016)

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78 April 19, 2016

JUDGMENT in favor of the Florida Senate, the Florida House of Representatives (the Legislative Defendants), the League of Women Voters of Florida, Common Cause, Deirdre Macnab, LaVonne Grayson, George Oliver III, and Angela DeMonbreun (the Intervenor Defendants) on all of Plaintiffs claims. Signed by 11th Circuit Judge ROBIN ROSENBAUM on 4/19/16. (sms) (Entered: 04/19/2016)

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79 April 25, 2016

NOTICE of Appeal to Supreme Court by CORRINE BROWN (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

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80 April 26, 2016

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to the Supreme Court of the United States re 79 Notice of Appeal. (vkm)***CERTIFIED COPIES MAILED TO SCOTUS*** (Main Document 80 replaced on 4/29/2016) (vkm). (Entered: 04/26/2016)

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April 26, 2016

Set Deadlines Clerk to check status of 79 SCOTUS Notice of Appeal on 7/26/2016. (vkm)

81 April 27, 2016

MOTION for Sanctions and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 04/27/2016)

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82 April 27, 2016

AMENDED MOTION for Sanctions and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (KING, DAVID) Modified on 4/28/2016 (vkm) to reflect amended motion filed. (Entered: 04/27/2016)

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April 27, 2016

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 82 MOTION for Sanctions and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 5/11/2016). (vkm)

83 May 3, 2016

BILL OF COSTS by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (KING, DAVID) Modified on 5/4/2016 to reflect motion (vkm). (Entered: 05/03/2016)

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84 May 3, 2016

MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by COMMON CAUSE, ANGELA DEMONBREUN, LAVONNE GRAYSON, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, DEIRDRE MACNAB, GEORGE OLIVER, III. (KING, DAVID) (Entered: 05/03/2016)

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May 3, 2016

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Bill of Costs (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 5/13/2016). Set/Reset Deadlines as to 84 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 5/17/2016). (vkm)

85 May 11, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by JEFFREY SCOTT HOWELL on behalf of KEN DETZNER (HOWELL, JEFFREY) (Entered: 05/11/2016)

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86 May 11, 2016

MOTION for Leave to File re 82 MOTION for Sanctions and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, 84 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law Unopposed by CORRINE BROWN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Consolidated Response to Intervenor Defendant's Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions, Motion for Attorney's Fees, and Bill of Costs) (SHEPPARD, WILLIAM) (Entered: 05/11/2016)

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87 May 13, 2016

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: 55 Notice of Appeal, Appeal No. 16-10587-GG. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (vkm) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

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88 May 13, 2016

Consent MOTION to Stay re 84 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by KEN DETZNER. (HOWELL, JEFFREY) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

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May 13, 2016

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 88 Consent MOTION to Stay re 84 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 5/27/2016). (vkm)

May 16, 2016

Set Deadlines re 55 Notice of Appeal: Clerk to check status of Appeal on 8/12/2016. (vkm)

89 May 17, 2016

RESPONSE to Motion re 84 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expert Witness Fees and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, 83 MOTION for Bill of Costs filed by FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE. (CANTERO, RAOUL) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

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90 June 13, 2016

TAXATION OF COSTS BY CLERK. Costs Taxed in the amount of $41.40 against Plaintiffs. (tdg) (Entered: 06/13/2016)

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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: Aug. 12, 2015

Closing Date: Sept. 25, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs were black voters from Florida's Congressional District 5, including the congresswoman who was then representing the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Florida

Florida

Florida

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Fifteenth Amendment

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Florida 4:15-cv-00398

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 16-10587

Special Case Type(s):

Three-Judge District Court

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Voting:

Redistricting/district composition

Vote dilution

Voting: General & Misc.

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