Case: Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights v. Beals

1:24-cv-01778 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Filed Date: Oct. 7, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) This case began as two separate challenges to the purge of registered voters in Virginia who were suspected of being non-citizens, which were later consolidated. The United States Supreme Court left Virginia's purge of voter registrations in place.

Summary Authors

Ted Molina (12/3/2024)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Baldwin, Anna Marks (Virginia)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (Virginia)

Clarke, Kristen (Virginia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bryant, Graham Keith (Virginia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Adams, John Christian (Virginia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

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Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

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1:24-cv-01807

Complaint

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Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

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1:24-cv-01778

Amended Complaint

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Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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24-02071

Court order filed

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Oct. 27, 2024

Oct. 27, 2024

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69234255/virginia-coalition-for-immigrant-rights-v-beals/

Last updated Dec. 3, 2024, 12:17 p.m.

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-9781429.), filed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

Clearinghouse

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (Cwel)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

PACER

Initial Case Assignment

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

PACER
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Emergency MOTION for Discovery by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

PACER
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EXHIBIT in support of Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2- Sept. 3, 2024 ELECT and DMV Memorandum of Understanding, # 2 Exhibit 3 - Sept. 10, 2024 Arlington County Electoral Board Meeting Minutes, # 3 Exhibit 4 - Sept. 16, 2024 Letter from Eric Spicer to Jason Miyares, # 4 Exhibit 5 - Aug. 15, 2024 Fairfax County Electoral Board Minutes, # 5 Exhibit 6 - Sept. 12, 2024 Loudoun County Electoral Board Meeting Packet, # 6 Exhibit 7- 2024.08.20 VFOIA-NVRA Request Letter, # 7 Exhibit 8 - Oct. 3, 2024 Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act, # 8 Exhibit 9 - Oct. 7, 2024 Email from ELECT re Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

1 Exhibit 2- Sept. 3, 2024 ELECT and DMV Memorandum of Understanding

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2 Exhibit 3 - Sept. 10, 2024 Arlington County Electoral Board Meeting Minutes

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3 Exhibit 4 - Sept. 16, 2024 Letter from Eric Spicer to Jason Miyares

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4 Exhibit 5 - Aug. 15, 2024 Fairfax County Electoral Board Minutes

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5 Exhibit 6 - Sept. 12, 2024 Loudoun County Electoral Board Meeting Packet

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6 Exhibit 7- 2024.08.20 VFOIA-NVRA Request Letter

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7 Exhibit 8 - Oct. 3, 2024 Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act

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8 Exhibit 9 - Oct. 7, 2024 Email from ELECT re Notice of Violation of National Vot

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Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Susan Beals, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed as to USA or Summons Returned Unexecuted as to USA. (Attachments: # 1 Notice to Attorney)(Cwel) Modified to correct docket text on 10/10/2024 (swil). (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Shanna Marie Ports on behalf of League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

PACER

Notice of Correction: The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing Date or a Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument in re 4 Emergency MOTION for Discovery. (wgar, )

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

PACER

Notice of Correction

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Susan Beals served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin Paul Hancock and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9789648. by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert Brent Ferguson and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9789623. by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Georgia Alvis-Long served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/13/2024)

Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. John O'Bannon served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/13/2024)

Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Rosalyn R. Dance served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/13/2024)

Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Matthew Weinstein served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/13/2024)

Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Donald W. Merricks served on 10/10/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/13/2024)

Oct. 13, 2024

Oct. 13, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Kevin P. Hancock for African Communities Together,Kevin P. Hancock for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Kevin P. Hancock for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,Kevin P. Hancock for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/15/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 14 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Robert Brent Ferguson for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Robert Brent Ferguson for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,Robert Brent Ferguson for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/15/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER

Notice of Correction: Filing user notified to file proposed summons re 23 Amended Complaint (Sbro, )

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Proposed Summons by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Notice of Hearing Date set for 10/24/2024 re 26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs Memorandum of Law in Support of Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, # 4 Exhibit Ex. C, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D, # 6 Exhibit Ex. E, # 7 Exhibit Ex. F, # 8 Exhibit Ex. G, # 9 Exhibit Ex. H, # 10 Exhibit Ex. I, # 11 Exhibit Ex. J, # 12 Exhibit Ex. K, # 13 Exhibit Ex. L, # 14 Exhibit Ex. M, # 15 Exhibit Ex. N, # 16 Exhibit Ex. O, # 17 Exhibit Ex. P, # 18 Exhibit Ex. Q, # 19 Exhibit Ex. R, # 20 Exhibit Ex. S, # 21 Exhibit Ex. T, # 22 Exhibit Ex. U, # 23 Exhibit Ex. V, # 24 Exhibit Ex. W, # 25 Exhibit Ex. X, # 26 Exhibit Ex. Y, # 27 Proposed Order)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

1 Plaintiffs Memorandum of Law in Support of Preliminary Injunction

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2 Exhibit Ex. A

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3 Exhibit Ex. B

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4 Exhibit Ex. C

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20 Exhibit Ex. S

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21 Exhibit Ex. T

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22 Exhibit Ex. U

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23 Exhibit Ex. V

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24 Exhibit Ex. W

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25 Exhibit Ex. X

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26 Exhibit Ex. Y

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27 Proposed Order

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Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Hani Mirza and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9793006. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by John Michael Powers and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9792996. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, African Communities Together. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Sept. 19, 2024 Letter from Susan Beals to Glenn Youngkin, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Sept. 3, 2024 ELECT and DMV Memorandum of Understanding, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Sept. 10, 2024 Arlington County Electoral Board Meeting Minutes, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Sept. 16, 2024 Letter from Eric Spicer to Jason Miyares and Fairfax County Policy for Referring Individuals who were Removed from the Voter Rolls, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Aug. 15, 2024 Fairfax County Electoral Board Minutes, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Sept. 12, 2024 Loudoun County Electoral Board Meeting Packet, # 7 Exhibit 7- Aug. 20, 2024 VFOIA-NVRA Request Letter re EO35 citizenship purge, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Oct. 3, 2024 Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act and Demand for Remediation and Documents, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Oct. 7, 2024 Email from ELECT re Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act and Demand for Remediation and Documents, # 10 Corporate Disclosure Statement, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Sept. 19, 2024 Letter from Susan Beals to Glenn Youngkin

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2 Exhibit 2 - Sept. 3, 2024 ELECT and DMV Memorandum of Understanding

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3 Exhibit 3 - Sept. 10, 2024 Arlington County Electoral Board Meeting Minutes

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4 Exhibit 4 - Sept. 16, 2024 Letter from Eric Spicer to Jason Miyares and Fairfax

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5 Exhibit 5 - Aug. 15, 2024 Fairfax County Electoral Board Minutes

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6 Exhibit 6 - Sept. 12, 2024 Loudoun County Electoral Board Meeting Packet

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7 Exhibit 7- Aug. 20, 2024 VFOIA-NVRA Request Letter re EO35 citizenship purge

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8 Exhibit 8 - Oct. 3, 2024 Notice of Violation of National Voter Registration Act

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9 Exhibit 9 - Oct. 7, 2024 Email from ELECT re Notice of Violation of National Vot

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10 Corporate Disclosure Statement

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11 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Danielle Marie Lang and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9792347. by League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER

Notice of Correction

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 36 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Javon Deonte Davis for African Communities Together,Javon Deonte Davis for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Javon Deonte Davis for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,Javon Deonte Davis for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Brief in Support to 46 MOTION to Transfer Case to Richmond Division filed by Susan Beals. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Set Deadline as to 26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 10/24/2024 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (triv)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Transfer Case to Richmond Division by Susan Beals. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 37 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Ezra David Rosenberg for African Communities Together,Ezra David Rosenberg for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Ezra David Rosenberg for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,Ezra David Rosenberg for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Hani Mizra for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Hani Mizra for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,Hani Mizra for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 24 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed John Michael Powers for African Communities Together,John Michael Powers for League of Women Voters of Virginia,John Michael Powers for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund,John Michael Powers for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Danielle Marie Lang for African Communities Together,Danielle Marie Lang for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Danielle Marie Lang for League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ryan Snow and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9796054. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDERED that the parties in the above referenced cases are directed to notify the Court no later than noon on Friday, October 18, 2024, for any reason why these cases should not be consolidated. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/16/2024. (Sbro, ) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ezra David Rosenberg and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9795383. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Javon Deonte Davis and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9795380. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (Attachments: # 1 Notice to Attorney)(Sbro, ) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER granting 41 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Ryan Snow for African Communities Together,Ryan Snow for League of Women Voters of Virginia,Ryan Snow for Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/17/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 2024

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ORDERED is the following expedited schedule for the Motion: On or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, Defendants must file any opposition to the Motion; On or before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, Plaintiffs must file any reply to any opposition filed by Defendants; Oral argument on the Motion will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Courtroom 400. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 10/17/2024. (dvanm) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 2024

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 4 Emergency MOTION for Discovery . Motion Hearing set for 10/21/2024 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (dvanm)

Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 2024

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 2024

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Opposition to 4 Emergency MOTION for Discovery filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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ORDER that, to the extent that it is necessary, the Court will conduct an evidentiary hearing on 10/24/2024, at the currently scheduled time for the hearing on Pltfs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/18/24. (pmil, ) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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ORDER that Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, et al, v. Susan Beals, et al. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1778, and United States of America v. Commonwealth of Virginia, et al., Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1807, are consolidated; Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, et al, v. Susan Beals, et al, Civil Action No. l:24-cv-1778 is designated as the lead case. Documents should bear both case numbers and need only be filed in the lead case (see Order for details) Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/18/24. (pmil, ) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Jason Miyares served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Request for Hearing by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights re 26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Request for Evidentiary Hearing (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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ORDERED that Plaintiffs in both cases shall file their respective oppositions to the Motions to Transfer Venue (Civil Action No. l:24-cv-1778, Dkt. 46; Civil Action No. l:24-cv- 1807, Dkt. 11) no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday October 21, 2024. Thereafter, the Court will decide the motion on the papers; and it is further ORDERED that the Court will tentatively set the hearing on the United States Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 9) on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (See Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/18/2024. (Sbro, ) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Georgia Alvis-Long served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights John O'Bannon served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Donald W. Merricks served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Matthew Weinstein served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Rosalyn R. Dance served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Susan Beals served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024 (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Eric John Galvez Paredes and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9799975. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Anna Dorman and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9799970. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Rodkangyil Orion Danjuma and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9799950. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Benjamin L. Berwick and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9799928. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Simone Leeper and Certification of Local Counsel Shanna Marie Ports Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9799907. by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

Oct. 18, 2024

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Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Division filed by United States of America. (Jhaveri, Sejal) (Entered: 10/20/2024)

Oct. 20, 2024

Oct. 20, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 Emergency MOTION for Discovery filed by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/20/2024)

1 Exhibit Ex. 1

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Oct. 20, 2024

Oct. 20, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Richard Dellheim on behalf of United States of America (Dellheim, Richard) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER granting 52 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Benjamin Leon Berwick for African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, and Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER granting 53 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Rodkangyil Orion Danjuma for African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, and Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER granting 54 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Anna Dorman for African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, and Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER granting 55 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Eric John Galvez Paredes for African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, and Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER granting 51 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Simone Tyler Leeper for African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund and Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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MOTION for Leave for Expert Witness Dr. Michael McDonald to Appear Virtually at Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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MOTION for Extension of Page Limit for a Consolidated Opposition Brief by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Commonwealth of Virginia, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Virginia State Board of Elections, Matthew Weinstein. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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MEMORANDUM ORDER that Defendants' motions to transfer (Lead Case Dkt. 46; Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-l 807, Dkt. 11) are DENIED (See Memorandum Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/21/2024. (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.Defendants are Ordered to provide, on a rolling basis, beginning now and with a completion date of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at noon, the following information:1. Individualized voter registration information for the registered voters Defendants have identified and removed from the official list of eligible voters on or after August 7, 2024.2. Individualized voter registration information for voter registration applicants denied registration based on alleged non-citizenship on or after August 7, 2024.3. The Virginia voter file snapshot for August 7, 2024.4. The Virginia voter file snapshot for today, October 21, 2024. In all other respects, Plaintiffs Motion is DENIED without prejudice to their right to pursue additional discovery after the Court has authorized non-expedited discovery. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 10/21/2024. (Dcrow, ) (Main Document 72 replaced on 10/22/2024) (jlan, ). (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter: Motion Hearing held on 10/21/2024. Plaintiff appeared through Simone Leaper. Defendant appeared through Thomas Sanford. The parties provided argument to the court. The Court granted in part and denied in part the Plaintiff's 4 Emergency Motion for Discovery. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(Dcrow, ) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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Opposition to 46 MOTION to Transfer Case to Richmond Division filed by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. (Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Public Interest Legal Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Supplement Corporate Financial Disclosure)(Adams, John) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Memorandum in Opposition re 26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Commonwealth of Virginia, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Virginia State Board of Elections, Matthew Weinstein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Ashley Coles, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Steve Kiski, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Graham Bryant, # 4 Exhibit Ex. A to Bryant Decl., # 5 Exhibit Ex. B to Bryant Decl., # 6 Exhibit Ex. C to Bryant Decl., # 7 Exhibit Ex. D to Bryant Decl., # 8 Exhibit Ex. E to Bryant Decl., # 9 Exhibit Ex. F to Bryant Decl., # 10 Exhibit Ex. G to Bryant Decl., # 11 Exhibit Ex. H to Bryant Decl., # 12 Exhibit Ex. I to Bryant Decl., # 13 Exhibit Ex. J to Bryant Decl.)(Maley, Erika) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Ashley Coles

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Steve Kiski

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Graham Bryant

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4 Exhibit Ex. A to Bryant Decl.

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5 Exhibit Ex. B to Bryant Decl.

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6 Exhibit Ex. C to Bryant Decl.

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7 Exhibit Ex. D to Bryant Decl.

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8 Exhibit Ex. E to Bryant Decl.

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9 Exhibit Ex. F to Bryant Decl.

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10 Exhibit Ex. G to Bryant Decl.

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11 Exhibit Ex. H to Bryant Decl.

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12 Exhibit Ex. I to Bryant Decl.

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13 Exhibit Ex. J to Bryant Decl.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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NOTICE by African Communities Together, League of Women Voters of Virginia, League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund, Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Excerpts from Preliminary Injunction Hearing Transcript, # 2 Exhibit B- ACIJ v. Allen Preliminary Injunction Order)(Ports, Shanna) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

1 Exhibit A- Excerpts from Preliminary Injunction Hearing Transcript

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Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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ORDER granting 87 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Joseph O'meara Masterman for Georgia Alvis-Long,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Susan Beals,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Commonwealth of Virginia,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Rosalyn R. Dance,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Donald W. Merricks,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Jason Miyares,Joseph O'meara Masterman for John O'Bannon,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Virginia State Board of Elections,Joseph O'meara Masterman for Matthew Weinstein. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/22/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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ORDER granting 86 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Bradley L. Larson for Georgia Alvis-Long,Bradley L. Larson for Susan Beals,Bradley L. Larson for Commonwealth of Virginia,Bradley L. Larson for Rosalyn R. Dance,Bradley L. Larson for Donald W. Merricks,Bradley L. Larson for Jason Miyares,Bradley L. Larson for John O'Bannon,Bradley L. Larson for Virginia State Board of Elections,Bradley L. Larson for Matthew Weinstein. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/22/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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ORDER granting 85 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Charles Justin Cooper for Georgia Alvis-Long,Charles Justin Cooper for Commonwealth of Virginia,Charles Justin Cooper for Rosalyn R. Dance,Charles Justin Cooper for Donald W. Merricks,Charles Justin Cooper for Jason Miyares,Charles Justin Cooper for John O'Bannon,Charles Justin Cooper for Virginia State Board of Elections,Charles Justin Cooper for Matthew Weinstein. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/22/2024. (swil) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Joseph O. Masterman and Certification of Local Counsel Thomas J. Sanford Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9805761. by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Commonwealth of Virginia, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Virginia State Board of Elections, Matthew Weinstein. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Bradley L. Larson and Certification of Local Counsel Thomas J. Sanford Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9805749. by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Commonwealth of Virginia, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Virginia State Board of Elections, Matthew Weinstein. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles J. Cooper and Certification of Local Counsel Thomas J. Sanford Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9805715. by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Commonwealth of Virginia, Rosalyn R. Dance, Donald W. Merricks, Jason Miyares, John O'Bannon, Virginia State Board of Elections, Matthew Weinstein. (Sanford, Thomas) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: Virginia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 7, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The mission of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is to pursue equality and equity for all races and ethnicities under law.

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Lawyers Comm. for Civil Rights Under Law

Advancement Project

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Defendants

Virginia Commissioner of Elections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Voting:

Election administration

Voter registration rules