Case: Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP v. Lee

Annotation - Bar Status

COMPLAINT against Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3883951), filed by Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, Judy Cummings, Brenda Gilmore, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Ophelia Doe, Freda Player, African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, The Equity Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by League of Women Voters of Tennessee. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by The Equity Alliance. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Judy Cummings. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Brenda Gilmore. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Ophelia Doe. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Freda Player. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Phillip F. Cramer admitted to this court. (ad)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Ruby Powell-Dennis. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

DC State Bar status verified as active for Jon Greenbaum, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Pooja Chaudhuri not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 10/31/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

NC State Bar status verified as active for Jeffrey Loperfido, Mitchell D. Brown not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

Summons issued as to Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (ad) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

NY State Bar status verified as active for George E. Mastoris, Michelle D. Tuma not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 8/10/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION FOR A THREE-JUDGE COURT: Plaintiffs request a three-judge court. Accordingly, the Court notifies the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, of this request so that he may designate two additional judges to participate in hearing and determining Plaintiffs' claims to the extent appropriate. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transmit a copy of this request forthwith to the Clerk of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 8/10/2023. (xc: Clerk of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by cm/ecf notification.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Karl Mortara on behalf of All Defendants (Mortara, Adam) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Nicole Henry on behalf of All Defendants (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Adam Karl Mortara, Ryan Nicole Henry admitted to this court. (kc)

Annotation - Bar Status

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Agreed Order)(Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 08/15/2023)

USCA ORDER: This matter is before the Court upon the request of the Honorable Eli Richardson, Judge of the Middle District of Tennessee, to appoint a three-judge panel in the matter designated as Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, et al. v. William B. Lee, et al. Having reviewed the request for a three-judge panel, Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton finds that the request is well taken, and that a three-judge panel is warranted under 28 U.S.C. § 2284. Wherefore, Chief Judge Sutton hereby designates the Honorable Eric E. Murphy, Circuit Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Honorable Benita Y. Pearson, District Judge of the Northern District of Ohio to serve with the Honorable Eli Richardson in this matter. Signed by Deborah S. Hunt, USCA Clerk, on 08/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

ORDER: This matter comes before the Court on the Parties' joint motion for extension of time to file a response to Plaintiffs' Complaint 19 . The Court, having been sufficiently advised, takes notice that Defendants accepted service of Plaintiffs' Complaint on August 10, 2023. Further, the Court GRANTS the motion and ORDERS that Defendants shall file a pleading or motion responsive to Plaintiffs' Complaint on or before Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 8/18/2023. (kc) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Miranda H. Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

Annotation - PHV

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jon Greenbaum, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Pooja Chaudhuri, Jeffrey Loperfido, Mitchell D. Brown, George E. Mastoris, Michelle D. Tuma: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 9/18/2023. (ad)

Annotation - Bar Status

TN State Bar status verified as active for Miranda H. Jones admitted to this court. (kc)

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ORDER: TAKE NOTICE that the above-entitled action shall come on for an electronic hearing via Zoomgov.com on September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EDT before the appointed three-judge panel now serving as the Court in this matter. The Zoom Meeting details will be distributed by the Court to counsel. On or before September 8, 2023, counsel shall file a Joint Status Report that sets forth a proposed schedule for the case going forward. The previous order (Doc. No. 15 ) referring this case to the Magistrate Judge for case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) is hereby revoked. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 08/29/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern no longer assigned to case. (ad)

MOTION for attorney Michelle D. Tuma to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3901722) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

MOTION for attorney George E. Mastoris to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3901789) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

MOTION for attorney Jeffrey Loperfido to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3901797) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

MOTION for attorney Mitchell D. Brown to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3901800) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

JOINT STATUS REPORT REGARDING A PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR THE CASE by Plaintiffs and Defendants. (lh) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

ORDER granting 24, 25, 26, and 27 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Michelle D. Tuma, George E. Mastoris, Jeffrey Loperfido, and and Mitchell D. Brown to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 09/12/2023. (lh) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Appearance by Pooja Chaudhuri on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Chaudhuri, Pooja) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Whitney Downs Hermandorfer on behalf of All Defendants (Hermandorfer, Whitney) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

DC State Bar status verified as active for Pooja Chaudhuri admitted to this court. Local counsel secured. (kc)

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Whitney Downs Hermandorfer admitted to this court. (kc)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jon Greenbaum on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Greenbaum, Jon) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

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DC State Bar status verified as active for Jon Greenbaum admitted to this court. (kc)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ezra D. Rosenberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Rosenberg, Ezra) (Entered: 09/14/2023)

Annotation - Bar Status

DC State Bar status verified as active for Ezra D. Rosenberg admitted to this court. Local counsel secured. (kc)

Status Conference

Minute Entry for proceedings held before before the appointed three-judge panel (Judge Eli Richardson, Judge Eric E. Murphy, and Judge Benita Y. Pearson) now serving as the Court. Hearing on the parties Joint Status Report Regarding a Proposed Schedule for the Case 28 held on 9/15/2023 via Zoomgov.com. Present were Attorneys Pooja Chaudhuri, Ezra D. Rosenberg, Michelle D. Tuma, Phillip F. Cramer, and Mitchell D. Brown as counsel for Plaintiffs Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, The Equity Alliance, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Brenda Gilmore, Ophelia Doe, Freda Player, and Ruby Powell-Dennis; Attorney Adam K. Mortara, Assistant Attorneys General Ryan Nicole Henry and Whitney D. Hermandorfer, and Senior Assistant Attorney General Miranda Jones as counsel for Defendants William B. Lee, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Tennessee; Tre Hargett, in his official capacity as Secretary of State of the State of Tennessee; Mark Goins, in his official capacity as Coordinator of Elections for the State of Tennessee; the State Election Commission; and Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, and Kent Younce, in their official capacities as members of the State Election Commission. Unless counsels discussions and mutual agreement result in a different approach, the parties should adhere to their jointly proposed motion-to-dismiss briefing schedule subject to (or in conjunction with) any properly presented motion to stay. Additionally, as set forth on the record, the panel expects the parties to attempt to reach a compromise regarding how discovery may proceed during any briefing schedule for anticipated motion(s) regarding dismissal and stay. The Court will separately issue a Scheduling Order, so that this case can have an Initial Case Management Conference. Status Conference held on 9/15/2023. (Court Reporter Debbie Watson.) (Hearing lasted 1:26)(Jackson, Julie)

Transcript (Zoom Conference) filed for date of September 15, 2023, before Judges Eli J. Richardson, Eric E. Murphy, and Benita Y. Pearson. Court Reporter: Debbie Watson, 615-403-6893, debbie_watson@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNSEL TO REVIEW THE TRANSCRIPT AND REQUEST REDACTION OF CONTENT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE UNDER THE NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR, ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF TRANSCRIPTS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2008, AVAILABLE ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE UNDER THE CM-ECF CASE INFO LINK, GENERAL INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS NOTICE. Intent to Request Transcript Redaction due 10/3/2023. Redaction Request due 10/17/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/26/2023. (Watson, Debbie) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference is set via Zoom for 10/27/2023 at 01:30 PM (EDT) before District Judge Eli J. Richardson, District Judge Eric E. Murphy, District Judge Benita Y. Pearson. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall set up the Zoom meeting and email the meeting link to richardson_chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov and Defense counsel. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson, District Judge Eric E. Murphy, District Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 9/29/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Initial Case Management Order)(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 10/03/2023)

ORDER: Defendants' unopposed motion seeking leave to file a motion to dismiss that exceeds the 25-page limit by five pages (Doc. No. 36) is GRANTED. Accordingly, Defendants may file a motion to dismiss of up to 30 pages. Plaintiffs are hereby granted permission to file a response of up to 30 pages. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson, Benita Y. Pearson, and Eric E. Murphy on 10/4/2023. (vk) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

STIPULATION Regarding Discovery Procedures by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 10/05/2023)

Order on Motion to Continue

Set/Reset Hearings

Order [non-document] granting Defendants 37 Motion to Continue Initial Case Management Conference. The Initial Case Management Conference is reset for 10/26/2023 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall set up the Zoom meeting and email the meeting link to richardson_chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov and defense counsel. Plaintiffs counsel shall also make listen-only electronic access available to members of the public and media. District Judge Eli Richardson on 10/6/2023. Related document(s) 35 . (vk) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

Set/Reset Hearings: Telephonic Initial Case Management Conference reset for 10/26/2023 at 2:00 p.m. CT. (vk)

NOTICE of Appearance by Philip Hammersley on behalf of All Defendants (Hammersley, Philip) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

Annotation - Bar Status

TN State Bar status verified as active for Philip Hammersley admitted to this court. (kc)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Hammersley, Philip) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 42 Joint MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint filed by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to MTD MOL)(Hammersley, Philip) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

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Order [non-document] requiring counsel to email in Word format to richardson_chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov the proposed case management order no later than 10/25/2023 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. On or before 10/25/2023 at 4:00 p.m. CDT, counsel for Plaintiffs shall also set up the Zoom meeting and email the meeting link to richardson_chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov and defense counsel. Plaintiffs counsel shall also make listen-only electronic access available to members of the public and media. District Judge Eli Richardson on 10/24/2023. Related document(s) 35 .(lh) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

Order

Case Management Conference

Minute Entry for proceedings held before the appointed three-judge panel (Judge Eli Richardson, Judge Eric E. Murphy, and Judge Benita Y. Pearson) now serving as the Court. Initial Case Management Conference held on 10/26/2023 via Zoomgov.com. Present were Attorneys Pooja Chaudhuri, Michelle D. Tuma, Phillip F. Cramer, Mitchell D. Brown, and George E. Mastoris as counsel for Plaintiffs Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, The Equity Alliance, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Brenda Gilmore, Ophelia Doe, Freda Player, and Ruby Powell-Dennis; Attorney Adam K. Mortara and Assistant Attorney General Ryan Nicole Henry as counsel for Defendants William B. Lee, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Tennessee; Tre Hargett, in his official capacity as Secretary of State of the State of Tennessee; Mark Goins, in his official capacity as Coordinator of Elections for the State of Tennessee; the State Election Commission; and Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, and Kent Younce, in their official capacities as members of the State Election Commission. On or before 11/1/2023, counsel shall email in Word format to richardson_chambers@tnmd.uscourts.gov an amended proposed case management order. The amended proposed case management order shall address the panels concerns as set forth on the record regarding: (1) dates for submission of Daubert motions relative to motions for summary judgment and trial; (2) dates for production of supplemental expert witness reports and conducting expert depositions concerning any supplemental reports; (3) subsequent case management conferences; and, (4) a claw-back agreement between the parties with respect to the handling of inadvertently disclosed privileged material. No order to enter at this time. (Court Reporter Patty Jennings.) (Hearing lasted :50)(Jackson, Julie)

JOINT MOTION for Entry of Agreement Governing Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1A - Plaintiffs' Version ESI Agreement, # 2 Exhibit 1B - Defendants' Version ESI Agreement)(af) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 Joint MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint filed by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 11/07/2023)

INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 4/1/2024. Discovery due by 1/15/2024. Joint Motion at DE 45 is granted. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 11/9/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) Modified on 11/13/2023 (vk). (Entered: 11/09/2023)

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 11/13/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

REPLY to Response to re 42 Joint MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint filed by Donna Barrett, Judy Blackburn, Jimmy Eldridge, Mark Goins, Tre Hargett, William B. Lee, Mike McDonald, Secondra Meadows, Bennie Smith, State Election Commission, The, Kent Younce. (Hammersley, Philip) (Entered: 11/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Alexander S. Davis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3973792) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

Annotation - Deficiency Notice

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 50 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (kc)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance re 50 MOTION for attorney Alexander S. Davis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3973792) (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

DC State Bar status verified as active for Alexander S. Davis not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc)

Annotation - Bar Status

ORDER granting 50 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Alexander S. Davis to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 12/29/2023. (lh) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip F. Cramer (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

ORDER: The Court will hold a telephonic status conference call on March 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central time. Participation shall be limited to lead counsel for each party; only lead counsel shall be on the call. In advance of the time scheduled for the call, Judge Richardson's chambers will email counsel dial-in instructions for the call. The Court intends to forgo having a court reporter take down what is said during the call. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 3/21/2024. (af) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

Telephone Conference

Minute Entry for telephone conference held on 3/27/2024 before the 3-judge panel. Discussion held telephonically regarding scheduling and logistical issues. Adam Mortara appeared as counsel for Defendants, and Pooja Chaudhuri appeared as counsel for Plaintiffs. No court reporter present. (Hearing lasted :30)(Jackson, Julie) Modified on 3/27/2024 (vk).

ORDER: The Court will hold oral argument on Defendants Joint Motion to Dismiss the Complaint (Doc. No. 42 ) on May 24, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Argument will be held in Room 331 at Joseph P. Kinneary United States Courthouse, 85 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson, District Judge Eric E. Murphy, and District Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 04/09/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

Joint MOTION to Set Briefing Schedule on Discovery Dispute by Non-Party. (Jones, Miranda) (Entered: 04/18/2024)

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: The Joint Motion of Plaintiffs and ten Subpoenaed Non-Party Officials to Set Briefing Schedule on Discovery Dispute (Doc. 56) and the discovery dispute concerning the application of legislative privilege, among others, set forth therein are hereby referred to the Honorable Alistair E. Newbern for resolution pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson, Circuit Judge Eric Murphy, and District Judge Benita Pearson on 4/19/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(vk) Modified text on 4/22/2024 (hb). (Entered: 04/19/2024)

ORDER: The Joint Motion to Set Briefing Schedule on Discovery Dispute 56 is GRANTED, and briefing shall proceed on the parties proposed schedule, including the proposed page limits. The Magistrate Judge will set a hearing on the discovery dispute if one is required. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 4/19/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

MOTION to Compel Documents and Deposition Testimony of Legislators, by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Rule 45 Document Subpoenas to Legislators), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Letter from Ryan N. Henry and Objections to Subpoenas, # 3 Exhibit 3 - April 15, 2024 Email, # 4 Exhibit 4 - April 2, 2024 Email; April 8, 2024 Email, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Rule 45 Deposition Subpoenas to Legislators, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Defendants' Initial Disclosures, # 7 Exhibit 7 - DEFS_HARGETT-GOINS-000048284, # 8 Exhibit 8 - DEFS_HARGETT-GOINS-0000487, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Defendants' Responses and Objections)(Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 04/24/2024)

MOTION for attorney Adrianne M. Spoto to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4069509) by African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee, Judy Cummings, Ophelia Doe, Brenda Gilmore, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Freda Player, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, The Equity Alliance. (Cramer, Phillip) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

Annotation - Bar Status