Case: United States v. Simon

0:25-cv-03761 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Sept. 25, 2025

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Case Summary

Filed on September 25, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota before District Judge Katherine M. Menendez, United States v. Simon is one of several parallel enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, against state election officials. Collectively, these suits allege that the defendant states failed to comply with federal requirements for voter list maintenance and refused to provide the Attorney General with voter registration d…

Filed on September 25, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota before District Judge Katherine M. Menendez, United States v. Simon is one of several parallel enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, against state election officials. Collectively, these suits allege that the defendant states failed to comply with federal requirements for voter list maintenance and refused to provide the Attorney General with voter registration data necessary to verify compliance.  Here are all the DOJ Voter Data lawsuits in the Clearinghouse collection. 

The United States sued the State of Minnesota and Steve Simon, in his official capacity as Minnesota Secretary of State, for violating the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (CRA) and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) by refusing to provide an unredacted copy of Minnesota’s Statewide Voter Registration List (SVRL). The Department requested the list—including voter names, residential addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers—as well as documents describing Minnesota’s procedures for maintaining accurate rolls.

The complaint details a months-long exchange between the DOJ Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. In response to DOJ’s June 25 and August 13, 2025, letters demanding the SVRL, Minnesota officials refused, citing state privacy laws that prohibit disclosure of certain voter information. DOJ argues these laws are preempted by federal law and highlights that Minnesota already provides identical data to the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a private interstate data-sharing organization, undermining the claimed privacy rationale.

The complaint asserts two causes of action:

  1. Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C. § 20703): Minnesota unlawfully refused to produce voter registration records demanded by the Attorney General.
  2. Help America Vote Act (52 U.S.C. § 21083): Minnesota failed to comply with HAVA’s list-maintenance requirements and obstructed the Attorney General’s ability to assess that compliance.
    The United States seeks declaratory and injunctive relief requiring Minnesota to provide a complete, electronic copy of its SVRL—including all identifying fields for active and inactive voters—and to declare that any conflicting provisions of state law are preempted by the CRA and HAVA. No monetary damages or attorneys’ fees are requested.

On October 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters Minnesota, Common Cause, and individual voters Jennifer Compeau and Valerie Mangskau filed a brief supporting their motion to intervene as defendants in United States of America v. Steve Simon in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. They argued that DOJ’s demand for Minnesota’s full, unredacted voter registration list threatened their legally protected privacy and voting interests, entitled them to intervention as of right, and, alternatively, warranted permissive intervention because their participation would aid the court without delaying the case.

On December 23, 2025, the State of Minnesota and Secretary of State Steve Simon filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. Defendants argued that neither the Help America Vote Act nor the Civil Rights Act of 1960 authorized the Department of Justice to demand wholesale production of Minnesota’s unredacted statewide voter registration data. They contended that Minnesota had fully explained its voter-list maintenance procedures, that DOJ alleged no deficiencies in those procedures, and that federal law did not grant DOJ investigative authority to compel production of sensitive voter data. Defendants further argued that the Civil Rights Act’s records-inspection provision was limited to investigating racially discriminatory voting practices and could not be used to assess HAVA compliance, and that Minnesota’s refusal to produce the data was consistent with state and federal privacy protections

On January 12, 2026, the United States filed a notice of decision informing the court of a related ruling in a parallel DOJ enforcement action challenging a different state’s refusal to produce statewide voter registration records. In United States v. Thomas, No. 3:26-cv-00021 (D. Conn.), the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut issued an Order to Show Cause requiring the Connecticut Secretary of State to explain why she should not be ordered to produce the Statewide Voter Registration List and related records demanded by the Attorney General under Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960. The United States cited the decision to support its position that, once the Attorney General alleges a proper demand and refusal under the Civil Rights Act, the district court’s role is limited to ordering the custodian to show cause, without entertaining alternative procedural challenges. As of January 2026, Minnesota’s motion to dismiss and the United States’ motion to compel production remained pending.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Michael Vandergriff (1/7/2026)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bennett, Brittany (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant

Astarita, Julianna D. (Minnesota)

Dunlop, Sybil L (Minnesota)

Frost, Elisabeth C. (Minnesota)

Golan-Vilella, Robert (Minnesota)

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0:25-cv-03761

Complaint

Sept. 25, 2025

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by United States. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Tucker, James) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 25-cv-3761 (KMM/EMB).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (MKB) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Maureen S. Riordan, Brittany Bennett, Timothy Mellett as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (MKB) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene filed by Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund, Misael Hernandez. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 5 MOTION to Intervene : Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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EXHIBIT List re 7 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E)(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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Declaration of Michael Madden in Support of 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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Declaration of Bruce Yernberg in Support of 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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Declaration of Marianne Yernberg in Support of 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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Declaration of Misael Hernandez in Support of 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 5 Motion to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 5 MOTION to Intervene filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kshithij Shrinath on behalf of Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine M. Swenson on behalf of Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Swenson, Katherine) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

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MOTION to Stay filed by United States of America. ( Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tucker, James) Modified text on 10/2/2025 (MMG). (Entered: 10/01/2025)

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(Text-Only) ORDER: Upon review and for good cause shown, Plaintiffs Motion for a Stay of Case 18 is GRANTED. This action is stayed in its entirety pending the restoration of appropriations to the Department of Justice. The United States shall notify the Court once Congress has restored appropriations, after which the Court will reset case deadlines commensurate with the duration of the lapse in appropriations and, if necessary, reschedule the pending motion hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 10/2/2025. (KMJ) Modified text on 10/2/2025 (ABR). (Entered: 10/02/2025)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Julianna Astarita. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12284818 filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12284855 filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Robert Golan-Vilella. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12284864 filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Tina Meng Morrison. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12284871 filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 20 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Julianna D. Astarita for Misael Hernandez and Retired Americans Educational Fund.; granting 21 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost for Misael Hernandez and Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.; granting 22 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Robert Golan-Vilella for Misael Hernandez and Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.; granting 23 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Tina Meng Morrison for Misael Hernandez and Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 10/6/2025. (jam) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 6, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Brittany Bennett. (KMO) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

Oct. 9, 2025

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 25 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Brittany Bennett for United States of America. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 10/9/2025. (KMO) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

Oct. 9, 2025

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney

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(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. The Court previously stayed this action in light of the lapse of appropriations to the Department of Justice. (See Dkt. No. 19.) Because Congress has not yet restored appropriations, the hearing scheduled for October 29, 2025, is cancelled, to be reset following the restoration of appropriations. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 10/14/2025.(KMJ) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Paul McKinney on behalf of Common Cause, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau, Jennifer Compeau. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 29 MOTION to Intervene : Date and time to be determined. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 29 MOTION to Intervene filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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EXHIBIT List re 31 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E)(McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 29 Motion to Intervene filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau.(McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 29 MOTION to Intervene filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau.(McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Common Cause. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for League of Women Voters of Minnesota. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Theresa J. Lee. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12303796 filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sophia Lin Lakin. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12303825 filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Patricia Yan. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12303840 filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 37 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Theresa J. Lee for Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, and Valerie Mangskau.; granting 38 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Sophia Lin Lakin for Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, and Valerie Mangskau.; granting 39 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Patricia Jia Yan for Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, and Valerie Mangskau. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 10/17/2025. (jam) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew J Pieper on behalf of Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Heather Chang on behalf of Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Chang, Heather) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//(Text-Only)This action comes before the Court on the Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint 5 filed by Defendant The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Upon review and for good cause shown, the Motion is GRANTED. Lincoln must file its answer or other responsive pleading on or before December 8, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 11/18/2025. (KMJ) Modified text on 11/18/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 5 MOTION to Intervene : Motion Hearing set for 1/16/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 5 MOTION to Intervene : Motion Hearing set for 1/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 29 MOTION to Intervene : Motion Hearing set for 1/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 29 MOTION to Intervene : Motion Hearing set for 1/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3C (STP) before Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. (McKinney, David) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

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(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. In light of restoration of appropriations to Congress, the stay in this action is LIFTED. The deadline for Plaintiff to serve the remaining Defendants under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) is extended until February 5, 2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 11/20/2025.(KMJ) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Angela Behrens on behalf of Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Allen Barr on behalf of Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Barr, Allen) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Middlecamp, Lindsey) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

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MOTION for Extension of Time (Motion to Adjust Deadlines) filed by United States of America. (Tucker, James) (Entered: 11/28/2025)

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - TO BE REFILED. Return of Service Executed for Summons served on Steve Simon on 10/30/2025, filed by United States of America. (Tucker, James) Modified text on 12/3/2025 (MMG). (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - TO BE REFILED. Return of Service Executed for Summons served on State of Minnesota on 10/30/2025, filed by United States of America. (Tucker, James) Modified text on 12/3/2025 (MMG). (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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ORDER granting 52 MOTION for Extension of Time (Motion to Adjust Deadlines) Signed by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 12/5/2025. (KMJ) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Steve Simon served on 10/30/2025, answer due 11/20/2025. (Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Minnesota, State of served on 10/30/2025, answer due 11/20/2025. (Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

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RESPONSE re 5 MOTION to Intervene, 29 MOTION to Intervene filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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NOTICE by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund re 5 MOTION to Intervene (Notice of Plaintiff's Change in Position and Supplemental Authority) (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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NOTICE by United States of America Notice of No Position on Motions to Intervene (Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Uzoma N. Nkwonta. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12466944 filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 61 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Uzoma Nkem Nkwonta for Misael Hernandez, and, for Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 12/19/2025. (CNO) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 63 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2026 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Behrens, Angela) Modified text on 12/23/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 63 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Declaration of Justin R. Erickson in Support of 63 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2)(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Declaration of Lindsey E. Middlecamp in Support of 63 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) Ex. 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) Ex. 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) Ex. 8)(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 63 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon.(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 63 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Minnesota, State of, Steve Simon.(Behrens, Angela) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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MOTION for Order to Compel Production of Federal Election Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701 et seq. filed by United States of America. (Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 70 MOTION for Order to Compel Production of Federal Election Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701 et seq. : Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2026 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

72

MEMORANDUM in Support re 70 MOTION for Order to Compel Production of Federal Election Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701 et seq. filed by United States of America.(Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Declaration of Eric Neff in Support of 70 MOTION for Order to Compel Production of Federal Election Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701 et seq. filed by United States of America.(Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

74

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 70 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by United States of America.(Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 70 MOTION for Order to Compel Production of Federal Election Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701 et seq. filed by United States of America.(Tucker, James) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

76

(Text-Only) The Court has been advised that proposed intervenors Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund and Misael Hernandez wish to file a Motion to Dismiss to be considered at the same time as other anticipated Motions to Dismiss in this matter. Allowing such a filing promotes efficiency. The Court will be deciding the Motion to Intervene around the same time as any Motions to Dismiss. If intervention is not allowed, the Court will not consider the proposed-intervenors Motion to Dismiss. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 12/23/2025.(AJS) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

77

(Text-Only) The Court has been advised that proposed intervenors League of Women Voters Minnesota, Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, and Valerie Mangskau wish to file a Motion to Dismiss to be considered at the same time as other anticipated Motions to Dismiss in this matter. Allowing such a filing promotes efficiency. The Court will be deciding the Motion to Intervene around the same time as any Motions to Dismiss. If intervention is not allowed, the Court will not consider the proposed-intervenors Motion to Dismiss. Defendants are encouraged to file a single memorandum in opposition to the motions and may seek a word count extension if needed. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 12/23/2025.(AJS) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

78

MOTION to Dismiss/General (Rule 12(B)(6) Motion to Dismiss) filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 78 MOTION to Dismiss/General (Rule 12(B)(6) Motion to Dismiss) : Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2026 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

80

MEMORANDUM in Support re 78 MOTION to Dismiss/General (Rule 12(B)(6) Motion to Dismiss) filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate

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Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 78 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

82

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 78 MOTION to Dismiss/General (Rule 12(B)(6) Motion to Dismiss) filed by Misael Hernandez, Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund.(Dunlop, Sybil) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

83

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 83 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2026 at 09:30 AM in Judge's Chambers 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

85

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 83 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau.(Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 83 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate

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Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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Declaration of Andrew J. Pieper in Support of 83 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

88

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 83 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Common Cause, Jennifer Compeau, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Valerie Mangskau.(Pieper, Andrew) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

Order/Notice to Attorney

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

89

(Text-Only) ORDER CANCELLING MOTION HEARING. The Motion hearing set for January 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard is CANCELLED. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 1/6/2026.(KMJ)

Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motions to Intervene (Dkts. No. 5, 29) are GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard on 1/6/2026. (KMJ)

Jan. 6, 2026

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Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 25, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Steve Simon, Secretary of State for the State of Minnesota.

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Steve Simon, Secretary of State, State

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Help America Vote Act (HAVA), 52 U.S.C. § 20901 et seq (previously 42 U.S.C. § 15301 et seq)

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:25-cv-03761

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Document/Information

Relief Granted:

Document/information produced

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information