Case: United States v. Alexander

1:25-cv-07084 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: Dec. 11, 2025

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Case Summary

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On December 11, 2025, The United States brought this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against the Fulton County Clerk of Courts. Plaintiff alleged Defendant's failure to furnish specific election records pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 20703 was in direct violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1960. Plaintiff claimed authority to request the records under both the NVRA and HAVA, which require States to maintain and preserve certain records and papers that fall within the scope of Section 301 of Title III of the CRA, and moved to compel the Fulton County voter registry via court order.

This case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)

Thrash, Thomas W. (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bennett, Brittany (Georgia)

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1:25-cv-07084

Complaint

United States of America v. Alexander

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 29, 2026, 12:14 a.m.

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COMPLAINT filed by The United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrg) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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MOTION for Order to Compel Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960, by The United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 1 Oct 30 Letter, # 4 Exhibit 2 Nov 14 Letter, # 5 Exhibit 3 Nov 21 Letter, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(mrg) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

1 Memorandum

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2 Declaration

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3 Exhibit 1 Oct 30 Letter

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4 Exhibit 2 Nov 14 Letter

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5 Exhibit 3 Nov 21 Letter

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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Electronic Summons Issued as to Che Alexander. (mrg) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendants with Brief In Support by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Intervene as Defendants, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Answer, # 3 Exhibit 2 - BVMF Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Local 3204 Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 4 - CWA RMC Declaration)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Brief in Support of Motion to Intervene as Defendants

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2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Answer

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3 Exhibit 2 - BVMF Declaration

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4 Exhibit 3 - Local 3204 Declaration

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5 Exhibit 4 - CWA RMC Declaration

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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Return of Service Executed by The United States of America. Che Alexander served on 12/15/2025, answer due 1/5/2026. (Neff, Eric) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Branden D. Lewiston Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863738).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Marcos Mocine-McQueen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863772).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma N. Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863784).by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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Return of Service Executed by The United States of America. (tcc) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Branden D. Lewiston Pro Hac Vice.by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Marcos Mocine-McQueen Pro Hac Vice.by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma N. Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice.by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

RETURN of 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma N. Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863784)., 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Marcos Mocine-McQueen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863772)., 7 APPLICATION for Admission of Branden D. Lewiston Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863738) to attorney for correction. Reason for Return: PHV applications state the this matter is set in the Gainesville Division but it is set in Atlanta Division. Please correct and resubmit. (esr)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J. Gardner on behalf of The United States of America (Gardner, Christopher) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE by The United States of America re 4 MOTION to Intervene as Defendants Notice of No Position (Gardner, Christopher) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 10 APPLICATION for Admission of Branden D. Lewiston Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863738). Attorney Branden D. Lewiston added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 11 APPLICATION for Admission of Marcos Mocine-McQueen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863772). Attorney Marcos Mocine-McQueen added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Uzoma N. Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14863784). Attorney Uzoma Nkwonta added appearing on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 10 Application for Admission of Marcos Mocine-McQueen, Marcos Mocine-McQueen, and Uzoma N. Nkwonta Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/22/2025. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(tcc) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Clerk's Notation re 5 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Judge Thrash. (jeh)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Branden D. Lewiston re 16 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (tcc)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Submission of 4 MOTION to Intervene as Defendants, 2 MOTION to Compel Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960, to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

Submission to District Judge

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel with Brief In Support by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communications Workers of America Local 3204, Communications Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Combined Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss and in Opposition to Motion for Order to Compel)(Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Combined Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss and in

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Jan. 5, 2026

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Che Alexander. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit 1 -Amended Petition for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Order Denying Quashal)(Tyler, Michael) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

1 Brief

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2 Exhibit 1 -Amended Petition for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

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3 Exhibit 2 - Order Denying Quashal

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Jan. 5, 2026

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Che Alexander. (Tyler, Michael) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

Jan. 5, 2026

Jan. 5, 2026

Clerk's Notation re 19 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Judge Thrash. (jeh)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

Clerks Notation for LOA/CIP

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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NOTICE by The United States of America re 2 MOTION to Compel Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order to Show Cause, Connecticut)(Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

1 Exhibit Order to Show Cause, Connecticut

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Jan. 13, 2026

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, 18 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by The United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 NC Order, # 2 AL Order)(Gardner, Christopher) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

1 NC Order

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2 AL Order

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Jan. 20, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 11, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:25-cv-07084

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