Case: United States v. Scanlan

United States of America v. Scanlan

NEW CASE/ COMPLAINT (No fee paid, USA or IFP) filed by United States. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment)(Tucker, James) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS/WAIVER by United States(Tucker, James) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS/WAIVER by United States(Tucker, James) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

NOTICE of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge and Consent Form sent to plaintiff for service on all parties. MJ Consent Form Due 11/14/2025.(ed) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Case assigned to US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:25-cv-371-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (ed)

Case Assigned

Summonses issued electronically as to NH Secretary of State, NH, State of. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all attachments in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. NOTICE of Assignment to Magistrate Judge attached. (Attachments: # 1 Assignment to Magistrate, # 2 Notice ECF)(ed) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

NOTICE. This case has been designated for Electronic Case Filing. All further submissions shall be filed in compliance with the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing. Pro se litigants are not required to file electronically and may continue to file documents in paper format. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE. (ed)

Notice - ECF

Case Assigned

MOTION to Intervene as Other filed by Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer, Christopher Cole. Attorney Steven J. Dutton added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intv), Attorney Steven J. Dutton added to party Robert Perry(pty:intv), Attorney Steven J. Dutton added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intv), Attorney Steven J. Dutton added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intv).Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit A - Proposed Answer, # 3 Exhibit (Affidavit) B - Kurk Declaration, # 4 Exhibit (Affidavit) C - Perry Declaration, # 5 Exhibit (Affidavit) D - Spencer Declaration, # 6 Exhibit (Affidavit) E- Cole Declaration, # 7 Exhibit F - June 25 Letter, # 8 Exhibit G - July 25 Letter, # 9 Exhibit H - August 18 Letter)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

1 Memorandum of Law

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2 Exhibit A - Proposed Answer

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3 Exhibit (Affidavit) B - Kurk Declaration

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4 Exhibit (Affidavit) C - Perry Declaration

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5 Exhibit (Affidavit) D - Spencer Declaration

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6 Exhibit (Affidavit) E- Cole Declaration

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7 Exhibit F - June 25 Letter

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8 Exhibit G - July 25 Letter

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9 Exhibit H - August 18 Letter

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MOTION for Elisabeth C. Frost to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2686575.) filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Elisabeth C. Frost)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

MOTION for David R. Fox to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2686578.) filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of David R. Fox)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

MOTION for Christopher D. Dodge to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2686580.) filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Christopher D. Dodge)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

MOTION for Walter McKusick to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2686584.) filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Walter McKusick)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

MOTION for Marcos Mocine-McQueen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2686586.) filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 10/14/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Marcos Mocine-McQueen)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Assented to MOTION to Stay filed by USA. Attorney Brittany Bennett added to party USA(pty:pla). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Order on Motion to Stay

ENDORSED ORDER granting: 12 Assented to MOTION to Stay. Text of Order: Granted. This matter is stayed until counsel for the government is permitted to resume usual civil litigation functions. Current deadlines in this matter are extended commensurate with the duration of the lapse in appropriations. Counsel for the government shall inform the court promptly when it becomes aware of the restoration of its appropriations. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Steven J. Dutton on behalf of Neal Kurk(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paul J. Twomey on behalf of Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer, Christopher Cole Attorney Paul J. Twomey added to party Paul Twomey(pty:intvd).(Twomey, Paul) Modified on 11/24/2025 to correct text to read: "on behalf of Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer, Christopher Cole" (kad). (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Endorsed Order - not on motion

ENDORSED ORDER. Text of Order: The lapse in appropriations prompting the stay in this matter has resolved. Accordingly, the stay is lifted and the government shall respond to the pending motions on or before December 5, 2025. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad)

Order

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mary Alissa Triick on behalf of NH Secretary of State, NH, State of Attorney Mary Alissa Triick added to party NH Secretary of State(pty:dft), Attorney Mary Alissa Triick added to party NH, State of(pty:dft).(Triick, Mary) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Henry Holl, III on behalf of NH Secretary of State, NH, State of Attorney James Henry Holl, III added to party NH Secretary of State(pty:dft), Attorney James Henry Holl, III added to party NH, State of(pty:dft).(Holl, James) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to NH Secretary of State by NH Secretary of State. Served/Mailed on 11/24/2025. Answer Follow Up on 1/26/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Holl, James) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to NH, State of by NH, State of. Served/Mailed on 11/24/2025. Answer Follow Up on 1/26/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Holl, James) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Intervene as Other filed by USA. Follow up on Reply on 12/12/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SC Order)(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

1 Exhibit SC Order

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MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 12/26/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Exhibit A to Proposed Reply - Oregon Intervention Order, # 3 Exhibit B to Proposed Reply - Michigan Intervention Order)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Exhibit A to Proposed Reply - Oregon Intervention Order

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3 Exhibit B to Proposed Reply - Michigan Intervention Order

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NOTICE of No Position on Motion to Intervene by USA.(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

ACTION REQUIRED - NOTICE Nonconforming Document re 20 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene filed by Robert Perry, Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Louise Spencer. The document fails to comply with LR 7.1 - No statement of concurrence was included. File statement as addendum using the Other Documents/Addendum event and link filing(s) to document no. 20. The document will remain on file. Please note that unless a document curing the defect is filed by the Notice of Compliance Deadline the matter may be referred to a judicial officer for appropriate action. If the filing party has any questions concerning this notice, please contact the judge's case manager at 603-225-1423. Compliance Deadline set for 12/19/2025.(kad)

Cure Notice - Action Requested

REPLY to Objection to Motion re 6 MOTION to Intervene as Other filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer. Surreply due by 12/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Oregon Intervention Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Michigan Intervention Order)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Oregon Intervention Order

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2 Exhibit B - Michigan Intervention Order

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

ENDORSED ORDER granting 20 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene. Text of Order: Granted. Within 48 hours counsel shall electronically refile the pleading attached to the Motion for Leave to File using the appropriate event in CM/ECF. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (kad)

ORDER granting: 6 Motion to Intervene. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (bd) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Robert Fox on behalf of Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer Attorney David Robert Fox added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intvd), Attorney David Robert Fox added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intvd), Attorney David Robert Fox added to party Robert Perry(pty:intvd), Attorney David Robert Fox added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intvd).(Fox, David) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elisabeth C. Frost on behalf of Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intvd), Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intvd), Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost added to party Robert Perry(pty:intvd), Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intvd).(Frost, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Walker Roy McKusick on behalf of Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer Attorney Walker Roy McKusick added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intvd), Attorney Walker Roy McKusick added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intvd), Attorney Walker Roy McKusick added to party Robert Perry(pty:intvd), Attorney Walker Roy McKusick added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intvd).(McKusick, Walker) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 7 MOTION for Elisabeth C. Frost to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 8 MOTION for David R. Fox to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 9 MOTION for Christopher D. Dodge to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 10 MOTION for Walter McKusick to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 11 MOTION for Marcos Mocine-McQueen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted. Local counsel shall comply with all obligations required by L.R. 83.2(b) absent order of the court. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.The clerk's office will provide the admitted attorney with instructions on how to obtain access to electronic filing by separate email. The admitted attorney must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of New Hampshire. After obtaining e-filing access, the admitted attorney must file an appearance to begin receiving electronic notices.(kad)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher D. Dodge on behalf of Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer Attorney Christopher D. Dodge added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intvd), Attorney Christopher D. Dodge added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intvd), Attorney Christopher D. Dodge added to party Robert Perry(pty:intvd), Attorney Christopher D. Dodge added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intvd).(Dodge, Christopher) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to February 9, 2026 and for Additional Pages filed by NH Secretary of State, NH, State of.(Holl, James) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marcos Mocine-McQueen on behalf of Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer Attorney Marcos Mocine-McQueen added to party Christopher Cole(pty:intvd), Attorney Marcos Mocine-McQueen added to party Neal Kurk(pty:intvd), Attorney Marcos Mocine-McQueen added to party Robert Perry(pty:intvd), Attorney Marcos Mocine-McQueen added to party Louise Spencer(pty:intvd).(Mocine-McQueen, Marcos) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to 02/09/2026 filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

ECF - Filing Error - Info Only

Order on Motion to Extend Time to Answer

NOTICE of ECF Filing Error - NO ACTION REQUIRED - re: 28 Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to February 9, 2026 and for Additional Pages filed by NH, State of, NH Secretary of State. In accordance with LR 7.1(a)(1) filers shall not combine multiple motions seeking separate and distinct relief into a single filing. Separate motions must be filed. NO ACTION REQUIRED - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MERELY INTENDED TO EDUCATE ALL PARTIES IN THE CASE. (kad)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

ENDORSED ORDER granting 28 Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to February 9, 2026 and for Additional Pages. Text of Order: Motion to Extend Time to Answer and to Exceed the Page Limit is granted. For the reasons stated in the motion, the court finds good cause to extend the deadline for issuing the scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b). So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 30 Assented to MOTION to Extend Time to Answer to 02/09/2026. Text of Order: Motion to Extend Time to Answer is granted. For the reasons stated in the motion, the court finds good cause to extend the deadline for issuing the scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b). So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Order on Motion to Extend Time to Answer

MOTION to Compel Production of Records Pursuant to 52 USC 20701, et.seq. filed by USA.Follow up on Objection on 2/12/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Compel Records Pursuant to Civil Rights Act of 1960, # 2 Exhibit 1- June 25 Letter, # 3 Exhibit 2- July 25c Letter, # 4 Exhibit 3- August 18 Letter, # 5 Exhibit 4- August 28 Letter, # 6 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Eric Neff, # 7 Exhibit 5- South Carolina Order, # 8 Exhibit 6- North Carolina Order, # 9 Proposed Order)(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Compel Records Pursuant to Civil Right

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2 Exhibit 1- June 25 Letter

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3 Exhibit 2- July 25c Letter

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4 Exhibit 3- August 18 Letter

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5 Exhibit 4- August 28 Letter

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6 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Eric Neff

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7 Exhibit 5- South Carolina Order

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8 Exhibit 6- North Carolina Order

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9 Proposed Order

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Pretrial Conference

NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. Pretrial Conference set for 3/10/2026 10:00 AM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. Follow up on Discovery Plan 3/3/2026. If no consent form has been filed, a consent form is due before filing the discovery plan.(kad)

Notice of Pretrial Conference

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by NH Secretary of State, NH, State of. If no consent form has yet been filed, the plaintiff is required to file a consent on or before the date of filing an objection to this Motion.Follow up on Objection on 2/20/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). MJ Consent Form Due 2/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law In Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 1 June 25, 2025 Letter, # 3 Exhibit 2 July 25, 2025 Letter, # 4 Exhibit 3 August 18, 2025 Letter, # 5 Exhibit 4 August 28, 2025 Letter)(Holl, James) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

1 Memorandum of Law In Support of Motion to Dismiss

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2 Exhibit 1 June 25, 2025 Letter

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3 Exhibit 2 July 25, 2025 Letter

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4 Exhibit 3 August 18, 2025 Letter

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5 Exhibit 4 August 28, 2025 Letter

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Notice of Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Robin D. Melone on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Robin D. Melone added to party Democratic National Committee(pty:am).(Melone, Robin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief filed by Democratic National Committee.Follow up on Objection on 2/23/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Melone, Robin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM Amicus Curiae by Democratic National Committee(Melone, Robin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

MOTION for Daniel Freeman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2742198.) filed by Democratic National Committee.Follow up on Objection on 2/23/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration in Support)(Melone, Robin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer. If no consent form has yet been filed, the plaintiff is required to file a consent on or before the date of filing an objection to this Motion.Follow up on Objection on 2/23/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). MJ Consent Form Due 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law)(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

1 Memorandum of Law

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Pretrial Conference

NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. Pretrial Conference set for 3/19/2026 10:00 AM before US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. Follow up on Discovery Plan 3/10/2026. If no consent form has been filed, a consent form is due before filing the discovery plan.(kad)

Notice of Pretrial Conference

ECF - Filing Error - Info Only

NOTICE of ECF Filing Error - NO ACTION REQUIRED - re: 34 MOTION to File Amicus Brief filed by Democratic National Committee. Filer used the wrong event. Filer should have used Motion/Leave to File event and attached to it the Proposed Brief/Memorandum. 35 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM Amicus Curiae filed by Democratic National Committee. Document should have been filed as an attachment to the main document (AP 2.5(a). NO ACTION REQUIRED - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MERELY INTENDED TO EDUCATE ALL PARTIES IN THE CASE. If the filing party has any questions concerning this notice, please contact the judge's case manager at 603-225-1423.(kad)

MOTION to Extend Time to Object to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Records ECF No. 31 filed by NH Secretary of State, NH, State of.Follow up on Objection on 2/25/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Holl, James) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to 03/05/26 re: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer.Follow up on Objection on 2/25/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Order on Motion to Extend Time

ENDORSED ORDER granting 38 MOTION to Extend Time to Object to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Records. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad)

ECF - Filing Error - Info Only

NOTICE of ECF Filing Error - NO ACTION REQUIRED - re: 39 MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to 03/05/26 re: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel filed by Robert Perry, Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Louise Spencer. Counsel are reminded to link motions to extend to the motion to which the deadlines are to be extended. During docketing of a motion to extend see the note: "To select the motion whose deadlines are to be extended: on the document selection screen, check the box: Should the document you are filing link to another document in this case?" NO ACTION REQUIRED - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MERELY INTENDED TO EDUCATE ALL PARTIES IN THE CASE. If the filing party has any questions concerning this notice, please contact the judge's case manager at 603-225-1423.(kad)

Order on Motion to Extend Time to Object/Respond

ENDORSED ORDER granting 39 Motion to Extend Time to Object/Respond re 31 Motion to Compel. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad)

Pro Se MOTION to Intervene for the Limited Purpose of Seeking an Order Limiting Intervenors' Participation (Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(b) filed by Daniel E. Hall. Follow up on Objection on 2/27/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(kad) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief (Unopposed) filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire. Attorney Gilles R. Bissonnette added to party AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE(pty:am), Attorney Gilles R. Bissonnette added to party League of Women Voters of New Hampshire(pty:am).Follow up on Objection on 2/27/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief)(Bissonnette, Gilles) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gilles R. Bissonnette on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire (Bissonnette, Gilles) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief on behalf of Amici Curiae Former Employees of U.S. Department of Justice filed by Former Employees of U.S. Department of Justice. Attorney James Joseph Armillay, Jr added to party Former Employees of U.S. Department of Justice(pty:am).Follow up on Objection on 3/3/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law PROPOSED Brief of Amici Curiae Former Employees of U.S. Department of Justiceur)(Armillay, James) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

1 Memorandum of Law PROPOSED Brief of Amici Curiae Former Employees of U.S. Depart

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Joseph Armillay, Jr on behalf of Former Employees of U.S. Department of Justice (Amici Curiae) (Armillay, James) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

MOTION for Patrick Berry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (UNOPPOSED) (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2746353.) filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire.Follow up on Objection on 3/4/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Bissonnette, Gilles) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

MOTION for Kate Hamilton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (UNOPPOSED) (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2746354.) filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire.Follow up on Objection on 3/4/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Bissonnette, Gilles) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

MOTION for Sophia Lin Lakin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (UNOPPOSED) (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2746355.) filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire.Follow up on Objection on 3/4/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Bissonnette, Gilles) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Partially Assented to MOTION for Daniel Michael Kobrin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2747000.) filed by State of Maryland. Attorney Elizabeth Carol Velez added to party State of Maryland(pty:pla).Follow up on Objection on 3/4/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Velez, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief (Unopposed) filed by State of Maryland.Follow up on Objection on 3/4/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law Proposed Amicus Brief)(Velez, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

ORDER OF RECUSAL. US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone recused. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(kad) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Case Reassigned

Case reassigned to Judge Joseph N. Laplante. The new case designation is: 25-cv-371-JL. Please show this number with the correct judge designation on all further pleadings.(kad)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by USA. Follow up on Reply on 2/27/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Eric Neff, # 2 Exhibit 7- Texas MOU, # 3 Exhibit 8- GA 2006 Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 9- GA Consent Decree, # 5 Exhibit 10- NC Consent Order, # 6 Exhibit 11- NC HAVA Report, # 7 Exhibit 12- Ford-Carter Report, # 8 Exhibit 13- MI Opinion, # 9 Exhibit 14- Oregon Opinion, # 10 Exhibit 15- CA Order, # 11 Exhibit 16- Middle Georgia Dismissal)(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Eric Neff

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2 Exhibit 7- Texas MOU

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3 Exhibit 8- GA 2006 Complaint

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4 Exhibit 9- GA Consent Decree

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5 Exhibit 10- NC Consent Order

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6 Exhibit 11- NC HAVA Report

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7 Exhibit 12- Ford-Carter Report

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8 Exhibit 13- MI Opinion

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9 Exhibit 14- Oregon Opinion

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10 Exhibit 15- CA Order

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11 Exhibit 16- Middle Georgia Dismissal

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Deadline terminated Pretrial Conference set for 03/19/2026 is cancelled. Conference to be rescheduled before Judge Joseph N. Laplante. (ko)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Henry Klementowicz on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire Attorney Henry Klementowicz added to party AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE(pty:am), Attorney Henry Klementowicz added to party League of Women Voters of New Hampshire(pty:am).(Klementowicz, Henry) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

REPLY to Objection to Motion re 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer. Surreply due by 3/4/2026. (Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 40 MOTION to Intervene as other filed by Christopher Cole, Neal Kurk, Robert Perry, Louise Spencer. Follow up on Reply on 3/6/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Dutton, Steven) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

MOTION to Extend Time to Object/Respond to 51 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,,, to March 13, 2026 filed by NH Secretary of State, NH, State of.Follow up on Objection on 3/13/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Holl, James) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Patrick Berry on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, League of Women Voters of New Hampshire Attorney Patrick Berry added to party AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE(pty:am), Attorney Patrick Berry added to party League of Women Voters of New Hampshire(pty:am).(Berry, Patrick) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

ENDORSED ORDER granting re 36 Motion for Daniel Freeman to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 45 Motion for Patrick Berry to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 46 Motion for Kate Hamilton to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 47 Motion for Sophia Lin Lakin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted. Local counsel shall comply with all obligations required by L.R. 83.2(b) absent order of the court. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.The clerk's office will provide the admitted attorney with instructions on how to obtain access to electronic filing by separate email. The admitted attorney must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of New Hampshire. After obtaining e-filing access, the admitted attorney must file an appearance to begin receiving electronic notices.(ko)