Case: Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans v. Hobbs

Democracy Docket

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-8232176) Attorney William B. Stafford added to party Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans(pty:pla) filed by Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to civil cover sheet)(Stafford, William) (Attachment 1 replaced due to malformed pdf on 11/8/2023) (MW). (Entered: 11/07/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to civil cover sheet

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Disclosure Statement - Notice of Deadlines

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District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright added. (MW)

Notice of Filing Deficiency re 1 Complaint,. ***Action Required*** Improper Signature - Secondary Attorney(s).See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MW) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1), Plaintiff must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 11/15/2023. If applicable, a Diversity Disclosure Statement may be required pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(2). In order to properly notify the Court, use the event Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement located in CM/ECF under Other Filings, Other Documents.(MW)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Abha Khanna on behalf of Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Khanna, Abha) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Attachments: # 1 Summons to M. Hall, # 2 Summons to. K. Waltmunson)(Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

Notice of Filing Deficiency re 4 Praecipe for a Summons. ***Action Required*** Summons Form Incomplete.See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MW) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Alexi Velez FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8236242 (Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Marilyn Gabriela Robb FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8236356 (Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Tina Meng Morrison FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8236370 (Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS to Hobbs by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Attachments: # 1 Summons to Hall, # 2 Summons to Waltmunson)(Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Mary Hall, Steve Hobbs, Kymberly Waltmunson (MW) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

ORDER re 7 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Alexi Velez for PLAINTIFF Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

ORDER re 8 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Marilyn Gabriela Robb for PLAINTIFF Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

ORDER re 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Tina Meng Morrison for PLAINTIFF Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT, DISCOVERY, DEPOSITIONS AND EARLY SETTLEMENT by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 1/31/2024, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 2/7/2024, Joint Status Report due by 2/14/2024. (MET) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Mary Hall, Steve Hobbs, Julie Wise filed by Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint Redlined)(Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Stafford, William) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Julie Wise. (MW) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ann Marie Summers on behalf of Defendant Julie Wise. (Summers, Ann) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Karen Horowitz on behalf of Defendant Mary Hall. (Horowitz, Karen) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Julie Wise, King County Director of Elections on 11/21/2023, filed by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Stafford, William) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor on 11/21/2023, filed by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Stafford, William) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

ANSWER to 16 Amended Complaint by Mary Hall.(Horowitz, Karen) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

ANSWER to 16 Amended Complaint by Julie Wise.(Summers, Ann) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on 12/14/2023, filed by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Khanna, Abha) (Entered: 12/18/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney William McGinty on behalf of Defendant Steve Hobbs. (McGinty, William) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Karl David Smith on behalf of Defendant Steve Hobbs. (Smith, Karl) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

ANSWER to 16 Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by Steve Hobbs.(McGinty, William) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tera M Heintz on behalf of Defendant Steve Hobbs. (Heintz, Tera) (Entered: 01/05/2024)

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Mark R. Haidar FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8307297 (Stafford, William) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

ORDER re 30 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Mark R Haidar for PLAINTIFF Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 01/11/2024)

Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Alexi Velez for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Stafford, William) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lindsey Grieve on behalf of Defendant Julie Wise. (Grieve, Lindsey) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Pursuant to the request and agreement of the parties, the Joint Status Report deadline is reset to 2/28/2024. (MET)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Pursuant to the request and agreement of the parties, the following deadline is reset: Joint Status Report due by 3/6/2024. (MET)

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 3/6/2024 notification to the Court of a resolution in this case, the existing case deadlines are accordingly stricken. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (MW) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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Joint MOTION for Judgment and Decree, filed by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Consent Judgment and Decree) Noting Date 3/15/2024, (Stafford, William) (Entered: 03/08/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Consent Judgment and Decree

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ORDER granting Parties' 35 Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment and Decree. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW)

CONSENT JUDGMENT AND DECREE. Washington's Durational Residency Requirement violates Section 202(c) of the Voting Rights Act. Provided that the Effective Date of this Consent Judgment and Decree is no later than August 1, 2024, Defendants shall take the actions specified in paragraphs 3 through 8 in advance of the November 2024 elections as soon as practicable. The Parties to this Consent Judgment and Decree may request relief from this Court if issues arise concerning the interpreta tion of this Consent Judgment and Decree that cannot be resolved through the process described below. This Court specifically retains continuing jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof and the Parties hereto for the purposes of interpreting, enforcing, or modifying the terms of this Consent Judgment and Decree, until this Consent Judgment and Decree is terminated. (see Judgment for further specifics) Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (MW)

MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv), filed by Intervenor Parties Jim Walsh, Matt Beaton. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/11/2024, (Ard, Joel) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

MINUTE ORDER. The Clerk is directed to re-note the motion to intervene 38 for 10/14/2024. Any briefs for existing parties opposing the motion to intervene shall be filed no later than 10/7/2024. The optional reply brief from the proposed intervenor shall be filed no later than 10/14/2024. Response briefs are limited to 4,200 words and the reply brief to 2,100 words. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (MW) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Order to Re-Note Motion

NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference re: 38 MOTION to Intervene set for 9/20/2024 at 10:30 AM via Zoom before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Public Access to Hearings page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MET) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Notice of Hearing

MINUTE ENTRY for Scheduling Conference held on 9/20/2024 before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright- Dep Clerk: Mary Trent; Pla Counsel: Tina Morrison, Abha Khanna; Def Counsel: Karl Smith, Tera Heintz, William McGinty, Karen Horowitz, Ann Summers, Joel Ard; CR: Marci Chatelain; Time of Hearing: 10:30 AM; Courtroom: Zoom; Court hears from parties on briefing and orders 38 MOTION to Intervene be re-noted to 10/11/2024. Response briefs are due 10/7/2024 no later than 12:00 PM and reply brief of proposed intervenor is due Thursday, 10/10/2024 no later than 12:00 PM. Motion Hearing set for 10/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom C before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (MET) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Defendant Steve Hobbs for proceedings held on 9/20/2024. Requesting Attorney: William McGinty.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Marci Chatelain (marci_chatelain@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8509) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (McGinty, William) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of the Scheduling Conference held on 9/20/2024 before Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.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. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Marci Chatelain, marci_chatelain@wawd.uscourts.gov. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/23/2024, (MC) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Colin M George on behalf of Defendant Julie Wise. (George, Colin) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Per D. Jansen on behalf of Defendant Julie Wise. (Jansen, Per) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Marilyn Gabriela Robb for Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans. (Stafford, William) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans, to 38 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv). (Stafford, William) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

RESPONSE, by Defendant Steve Hobbs, to 38 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv). (McGinty, William) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

DECLARATION of William McGinty filed by Defendant Steve Hobbs re 38 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McGinty, William) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

DECLARATION of Stuart Holmes filed by Defendant Steve Hobbs re 38 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(McGinty, William) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

REPLY, filed by Intervenor Parties Matt Beaton, Jim Walsh, TO RESPONSE to 38 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Jim Walsh(pty:intv), Attorney Joel B Ard added to party Matt Beaton(pty:intv) (Ard, Joel) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

MINUTE ENTRY for Motion Hearing held on 10/11/2024 before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright- Dep Clerk: Mary Trent; Pla Counsel: Abha Khanna; Def Counsel: Joel Ard (Intervenor), William McGinty, Karl Smith, Karen Horowitz, Per Jansun; CR: Andrea Ramirez; Time of Hearing: 10:00 AM; Courtroom: C; Court hears arguments re 38 MOTION to Intervene and takes the matter under advisement. (MET) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Motion Hearing

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

Motion for Leave to File Amicus BRIEF by Amicus Jackson Wilder Citizen Action Defense Fund. Noted by Clerk for 11/1/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief)(Maynard, Jackson) Modified to add noting date on 10/11/2024 (MW). (Entered: 10/11/2024)

ORDER denying 38 Motion to Intervene. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Noting Date Set/Reset re 53 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief: Noting Date 11/1/2024. (MW)

MINUTE ORDER. Because the Court has already ruled on the underlying motion to intervene, the motion for leave to file an amicus brief 53 is DENIED as moot. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (ZMG) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

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