Case: Republican National Committee v. Wetzel

1:24-cv-00025 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Jan. 26, 2024

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Judge(s)

Guirola, Louis (Mississippi)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Gov, Wilson D. (Mississippi)

Gov, Rex M. (Mississippi)

Holleman, Tim C. (Mississippi)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baria, David W. (Mississippi)

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1:24-cv-00025

Complaint

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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1:24-cv-00025

Motion to Intervene

Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 17, 2025, 11:39 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Michael Watson, Justin Wetzel (Filing fee $ 405; receipt number 5321685), filed by Mississippi Republican Party, Matthew Lamb, Republican National Committee, James Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(JCH) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Michael Watson, Justin Wetzel. (JCH) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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Issued summons mailed to attorney to address listed on docket. (JCH)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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NOTICE of Reissuance by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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Summons Reissued as to Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Michael Watson, Justin Wetzel. (JCH) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Matthew Lamb, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Michael Watson served on 2/5/2024, answer due 2/26/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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Re-Issued summons returned to attorney via email. (JCH)

Feb. 5, 2024

Feb. 5, 2024

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MOTION to Intervene by Vet Voice Foundation, Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Janessa Goldbeck, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of James Sims, # 3 Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Proposed Memorandum Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Janessa Goldbeck

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2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of James Sims

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3 Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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4 Proposed Memorandum Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/09/2024)

Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

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MOTION for Conor D. Woodfin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5334236) by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Matthew Lamb, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Justin Wetzel served on 2/8/2024, answer due 2/29/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

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MOTION for Thomas R. McCarthy to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5334228) by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 6. L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supporting exhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and a meaningful description. Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings by including the exhibit number on each exhibit. (wld)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #6. L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supporting exhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and a meaningful description. Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings by including the exhibit number on each exhibit. (wld)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

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MOTION for Elisabeth C. Frost to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5335000) by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

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MOTION for Christopher D. Dodge to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5335026) by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

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MOTION for Michael B. Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5335034) by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

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MOTION for Richard A. Medina to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5335040) by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

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MOTION for Tina Meng Morrison to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5335044) by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Feb. 13, 2024

Feb. 13, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 9,10,11,12,13, 14 and 15. Motion and certificates are filed as one main document. Exhibits/attachments should be scanned separately and docketed as properly identified attachments to the main document within the same docket entry. Attorney is directed to follow this procedure in future filings. L.U.Civ.R. 7.(b)(2). (wld)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #9,10,11,12,13, 14 and 15. Motion and certificates are filed as one main document. Exhibits/attachments should be scanned separately and docketed as properly identified attachments to the main document within the same docket entry. Attorney is directed to follow this procedure in future filings. L.U.Civ.R. 7.(b)(2). (wld)

Feb. 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Paloma Wu on behalf of Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (Wu, Paloma) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION to Exempt Defendant from Filing Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint to Accommodate Parties' Anticipated Filing of Early Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment by Michael Watson (Shannon, III-State Gov, Rex) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 16. This document is incorrectly styled for the "Northern" division. The correct division is "Southern". Counsel does not need to refile. (wld)

Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #16. This document is incorrectly styled for the "Northern" division. The correct division is "Southern". Counsel does not need to refile. (wld)

Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

18

MOTION to Intervene by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Tribble Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Ciraldo Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit D - Memorandum ISO Proposed Motion to Dismiss)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Tribble Declaration

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2 Exhibit B - Ciraldo Declaration

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3 Exhibit C - Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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4 Exhibit D - Memorandum ISO Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION to Intervene filed by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Greta K Martin on behalf of Disability Rights Mississippi (Martin, Greta) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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MOTION for Sophia Lin Lakin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5341164) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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MOTION for Jacob van Leer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5341203) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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MOTION for Davin Rosborough to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5341210) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Tim C. Holleman on behalf of Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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Joinder in Document by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel to 17 Unopposed MOTION to Exempt Defendant from Filing Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint to Accommodate Parties' Anticipated Filing of Early Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment filed by Michael Watson (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

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NOTICE Regarding Defendant Watson's Unopposed Motion and Position on Consolidation by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation re 17 Unopposed MOTION to Exempt Defendant from Filing Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint to Accommodate Parties' Anticipated Filing of Early Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Feb. 22, 2024

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ORDER granting 17 Motion to Exempt Defendant from Filing Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint to Accommodate Parties' Anticipated Filing of Early Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., on 2/23/2024. (BR) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #21, 22 and 23. L.U.Civ.R. 7(b)(2) requires that all supporting exhibits to a document be denominated by an exhibit letter or number and a meaningful description. Attorney is advised to follow this rule in future filings by including the exhibit letter or number on each exhibit. (wld)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 25. The body of this document incorrectly references document 5 instead of document 17 as the document being joined. The joinder is linked correctly to document 17. (wld)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #25. The body of this document incorrectly references document #5 instead of document #17 as the document being joined. The joinder is linked correctly to document #17. (wld)

Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Becky Payne served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 2/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Republican National Committee, James Perry. Christene Brice served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 2/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Toni Jo Diaz served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 2/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Carolyn Handler served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 2/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mississippi Republican Party, Republican National Committee, James Perry. Barbara Kimball served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 2/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Exempt from Answer by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Feb. 26, 2024

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TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 33 Motion to Exempt Defendants from Filing Answer to 1 Complaint . JUSTIN WETZEL, in his official capacity as the clerk and registrar of the Circuit Court of Harrison County, and TONI JO DIAZ, BECKY PAYNE, BARBARA KIMBALL, CHRISTENE BRICE, and CAROLYN HANDLER, in their official capacities as members of the Harrison County Election Commission are exempted from filing an answer or other response to Plaintiffs 1 Complaint by February 26, 2024, or otherwise, subject to further order of this Court regarding the prospective entry of a briefing schedule on the parties anticipated cross-motions for summary judgment. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., on 2/26/2024. (BR)

Feb. 26, 2024

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NOTICE REGARDING LACK OF OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO INTERVENE by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation re 6 MOTION to Intervene (Wu, Paloma) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

Feb. 27, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 28,29,30,31 and 32. Based on the service date on the summons return, clerk corrected the service date to 2/22/2024, and the answer deadline to 3/14/2024. (wld)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #28,29,30,31 and 32. Based on the service date on the summons return, clerk corrected the service date to 2/22/2024, and the answer deadline to 3/14/2024. (wld)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

Set/Reset Deadlines: Christene Brice answer due 3/14/2024 Toni Jo Diaz answer due 3/14/2024 Carolyn Handler answer due 3/14/2024 Barbara Kimball answer due 3/14/2024 Becky Payne answer due 3/14/2024. Answer due by 3/14/2024 (wld)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

Set/Reset Deadlines: Christene Brice answer due 3/14/2024; Toni Jo Diaz answer due 3/14/2024; Carolyn Handler answer due 3/14/2024; Barbara Kimball answer due 3/14/2024; Becky Payne answer due 3/14/2024. Answer due by 3/14/2024 (wld)

Feb. 27, 2024

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ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES: Republican National Committee, et al. v. Justin Wetzel, et al., 1:24cv25-LG-RPM, and Libertarian Party of Mississippi v. Justin Wetzel, et al., 1:24cv37-LG-RPM, are consolidated for all purposes, with Republican National Committee v. Justin Wetzel, et al., 1:24cv25-LG-RPM, serving as the lead case. All subsequent motions, notices, and pleadings shall be filed in the lead case only. See Order for more details. Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr. on 3/1/24 (RLW). (Entered: 03/01/2024)

March 1, 2024

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Rule 16(a) INITIAL PRETRIAL ORDER TO CONFER Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr on 03/04/2024 (Guirola, Louis) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

March 4, 2024

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TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Vet Voice Foundation and Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans' 6 Motion to Intervene as unopposed. The Clerk of Court is directed to list Vet Voice Foundation and Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans as Intervenor-Defendants on the docket sheet. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER WILL ISSUE FROM THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr., on 3/4/2024. (BR)

March 4, 2024

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Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order by Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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ORDER granting 37 Motion Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr on 03/05/2024 (Guirola, Louis) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert P. Myers, Jr on March 5, 2024 (SK) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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(DISREGARD) MOTION for Eric Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5354015) by Libertarian Party of Mississippi (Nobile, T. Russell) Modified on 3/6/2024 (wld). (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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(DISREGARD) MOTION for Eric Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Libertarian Party of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit -1, State Bar of California Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit -2, DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing)(Nobile, T. Russell) Modified on 3/6/2024 (wld). (Entered: 03/06/2024)

1 Exhibit -1, State Bar of California Certificate of Good Standing

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March 6, 2024

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Response in Opposition re 40 RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer), 18 MOTION to Intervene by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Tribble Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Ciraldo Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit D - Memorandum ISO Proposed Motion to Dismiss)(Tom, Joshua) filed by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

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MOTION for Eric Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Libertarian Party of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit -1 DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit -2 California Bar Certificate of Good Standing)(Nobile, T. Russell) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

1 Exhibit -1 DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Exhibit -2 California Bar Certificate of Good Standing

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March 6, 2024

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendant by Democratic National Committee (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-[Proposed] Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit B-[Proposed] Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Baria, David) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

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March 6, 2024

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 45 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant filed by Democratic National Committee (Baria, David) (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 42. Counsel is again advised to correct the case caption. The lead plaintiff should be Republican National Committee. Also, exhibit 1 is labeled as exhibit 2 and exhibit 2 is labeled as exhibit 1. Counsel should refile correctly. Motion 42 will be terminated and disregarded. (wld)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #41. This motion should be styled with the lead case caption. Also the attached certificates should be scanned separately and docketed as properly identified attachments to the main document within the same docket entry.L.U.Civ.R. 7.(b)(2). Attorney is directed to refile. Motion #41 will be terminated and disregarded. (wld)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #42. Counsel is again advised to correct the case caption. The lead plaintiff should be Republican National Committee. Also, exhibit 1 is labeled as exhibit 2 and exhibit 2 is labeled as exhibit 1. Counsel should refile correctly. Motion #42 will be terminated and disregarded. (wld)

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 45 Motion to Intervene; the DNC's amicus brief will be due March 26, 2024, and it may be no longer than thirty-five pages in length, denying 18 Motion to Intervene; DRMS and the League are permitted to file amici curiae briefs that are no more than thirty-five pages in length by March 26, 2024. Signed by District Judge Louis Guirola, Jr. on 3/7/2024 (wld) (Entered: 03/07/2024)

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 43. This document reads as a joinder to document 40 in the last paragraph. If counsel intends for this document to also be a joinder, a separate document should be filed using the event code "Joinder in Document" which can be found under "Other Documents". Counsel should change the title if this document is refiled. (wld)

March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #43. This document reads as a joinder to document #40 in the last paragraph. If counsel intends for this document to also be a joinder, a separate document should be filed using the event code "Joinder in Document" which can be found under "Other Documents". Counsel should change the title if this document is refiled. (wld)

March 7, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Wilson D. Minor-State Gov on behalf of Michael Watson (Minor-State Gov, Wilson) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel.(Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

March 14, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 49. Attorney is advised that all future filings should contain the lead case style and the member case style, pursuant to the Order filed on 3/1/24 that consolidated both cases for all purposes. (JCH)

March 18, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 49. Attorney is advised that all future filings should contain the lead case style and the member case style, pursuant to the Order filed on 3/1/24 that consolidated both cases for all purposes. (JCH)

March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

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Brief of Amicus Curiae by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi filed by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment in Consolidated Republican Party Case by Michael Watson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - RNC "Who We Are" Statement (gop.com), # 2 Exhibit 2 - MSGOP Statement (msgop.org))(Shannon, III-State Gov, Rex) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - RNC "Who We Are" Statement (gop.com)

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March 26, 2024

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment in Consolidated Republican Party Case filed by Michael Watson (Shannon, III-State Gov, Rex) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment in Consolidated Libertarian Party Case by Michael Watson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Libertarian Party Bylaws)(Minor-State Gov, Wilson) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - Libertarian Party Bylaws

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment in Consolidated Libertarian Party Case filed by Michael Watson (Minor-State Gov, Wilson) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Libertarian Party of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Statement of Material Facts in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of T. Russell Nobile, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Vicky Hanson, # 4 Exhibit 4 - 2022 General Election Absentee Report, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Official 2020 General Election Certified Results)(Nobile, T. Russell) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of T. Russell Nobile

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3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Vicky Hanson

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4 Exhibit 4 - 2022 General Election Absentee Report

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5 Exhibit 5 - Official 2020 General Election Certified Results

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 55 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Libertarian Party of Mississippi (Nobile, T. Russell) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

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Brief of Amicus Curiae by Democratic National Committee filed by Democratic National Committee (Baria, David) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Ashley Walukevich, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Frank Bordeaux, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of James Perry, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Matthew Lamb)(Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Ashley Walukevich

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Frank Bordeaux

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3 Exhibit Declaration of James Perry

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Matthew Lamb

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March 26, 2024

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(DISREGARD)Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) Modified on 3/27/2024 (wld). (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 58 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Matthew Lamb, Mississippi Republican Party, James Perry, Republican National Committee (Ritchie, Spencer) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans, Vet Voice Foundation (McDuff, Robert) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Christene Brice, Toni Jo Diaz, Carolyn Handler, Barbara Kimball, Becky Payne, Justin Wetzel (Holleman, Tim) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 59. This document is filed as a motion but has a memorandum in support attached. Document 59 will be terminated as a motion and disregarded. Counsel should refile correctly. DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 58: Counsel is reminded to include the exhibit letter in the description of each exhibit in future filings. (wld)

March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #59. This document is filed as a motion but has a memorandum in support attached. Document #59 will be terminated as a motion and disregarded. Counsel should refile correctly. DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #58: Counsel is reminded to include the exhibit letter in the description of each exhibit in future filings. (wld)

March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024

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**DISREGARD** MOTION for Julia Markham-Cameron to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5373593) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) Modified on 4/1/2024 (JCH). (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

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**DISREGARD** MOTION for Christopher Merken to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5373615) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions)(Tom, Joshua) Modified on 4/1/2024 (JCH). (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions

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April 1, 2024

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**DISREGARD** MOTION for Angela Liu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5373630) by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) Modified on 4/1/2024 (JCH). (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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April 1, 2024

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MOTION for Angela Liu to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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April 1, 2024

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69

(DISREGARD) MOTION for Christopher Merken to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions)(Tom, Joshua) Modified on 4/2/2024 (wld). (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions

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April 1, 2024

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MOTION for Julia Markham-Cameron to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing

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April 1, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 65 - 67. These motions have been terminated. The applications are incomplete. Attorney should re-file all 3 applications with section J completed. It is not necessary to pay the fee again. The motions will be disregarded on the docket. (JCH)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 65 - # 67. These motions have been terminated. The applications are incomplete. Attorney should re-file all 3 applications with section J completed. It is not necessary to pay the fee again. The motions will be disregarded on the docket. (JCH)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

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MOTION for Christopher Merken to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Disability Rights Mississippi, League of Women Voters of Mississippi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions)(Tom, Joshua) (Entered: 04/02/2024)

1 Exhibit A - NY Certificate of Good Standing

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2 Exhibit B - DC Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Exhibit C - Bar and Court Admissions

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April 2, 2024

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DOCKET ANNOTATION as to 69. Counsel should refile this motion with section J completed. This section is still missing the resident attorney's name and bar number. Document 69 will be terminated and disregarded. Counsel should not pay the fee when refiling. (wld)

April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

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