Case: United States v. Raffensperger

5:25-cv-00548 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Filed Date: Dec. 18, 2025

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On December 18, 2025, the Attorney General of the United States filed suit against the Secretary of State of Georgia in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from investigation into Georgia’s compliance with federal election law, particularly the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, which require States to maintain and preserve certain records and papers that fall within the scope of Section 301 of Title III of the Civil Rights Act. 

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

BENNETT, BRITTANY (Georgia)

GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER J (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

ISAACSON, CORY (Georgia)

LEWISTON, BRANDEN D (Georgia)

NKWONTA, UZOMA NKEM (Georgia)

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5:25-cv-00548

Complaint

The United States of America v. Raffensperger

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 8, 2026, 12:40 a.m.

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COMPLAINT (IFP) against BRAD RAFFENSPERGER filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix Attachment to Civil Cover Sheet)(BENNETT, BRITTANY) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Appendix Attachment to Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION to Compel Production of Records Pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 20701, et seq. by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA filed by BRITTANY BENNETT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-3 Letters to/from Attorney General, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Erif Neff, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4- SC Order, # 5 Proposed Order)(BENNETT, BRITTANY) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-3 Letters to/from Attorney General

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3 Affidavit Declaration of Erif Neff

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 4- SC Order

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5 Proposed Order

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communication Workers of America Local 3204, Communication Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council filed by ADAM MARTIN SPARKS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1. Proposed Answer, # 3 Exhibit 2. Declaration of Clifford Albright, # 4 Exhibit 3. Declaration of Ed Barlow, # 5 Exhibit 4. Declaration of Rita Scott)(SPARKS, ADAM) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1. Proposed Answer

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3 Exhibit 2. Declaration of Clifford Albright

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4 Exhibit 3. Declaration of Ed Barlow

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5 Exhibit 4. Declaration of Rita Scott

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by ADAM MARTIN SPARKS on behalf of Black Voters Matter Fund, Communication Workers of America Local 3204, Communication Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council (SPARKS, ADAM) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Black Voters Matter Fund, Communication Workers of America Local 3204, Communication Workers of America Local 3204 Retired Members Council (SPARKS, ADAM) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by CHRISTOPHER J GARDNER on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Attorney CHRISTOPHER J GARDNER added to party UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(pty:pla)(GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE Notice of No Position on Motion to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 3 MOTION to Intervene (GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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Summons Issued as to BRAD RAFFENSPERGER. (rka) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL on 12/22/2025. (rka) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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Notice of Hearing

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

NOTICE OF SETTING hearing. Show Cause Hearing set for 1/29/2026 11:00 AM in Macon before US DISTRICT JUDGE C ASHLEY ROYAL. (bsl)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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UNOPPOSED MOTION to Intervene by COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS filed by CORY ISAACSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding, # 3 Exhibit Palacios Declaration)(ISAACSON, CORY) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Exhibit Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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2 Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding

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3 Exhibit Palacios Declaration

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Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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NOTICE Notice of No Position by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 10 MOTION to Intervene (GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Dec. 29, 2025

Dec. 29, 2025

Notice of Deficiency (related document(s): 11 Notice (Other) filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ); Document must be re-filed using correct event which is Civil Events > Motions and Related Filings >Responses/Replies/Other>Response to Motion.(elp)

Dec. 29, 2025

Dec. 29, 2025

Notice of Deficiency

Dec. 29, 2025

Dec. 29, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by UZOMA NKEM NKWONTA on behalf of BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204 RETIRED MEMBERS COUNCIL Attorney UZOMA NKEM NKWONTA added to party BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND(pty:intvd), Attorney UZOMA NKEM NKWONTA added to party COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204(pty:intvd), Attorney UZOMA NKEM NKWONTA added to party COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204 RETIRED MEMBERS COUNCIL(pty:intvd)(NKWONTA, UZOMA) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec. 30, 2025

Dec. 30, 2025

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PETITION TO THE CLERK FOR ADMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE on behalf of BLACK VOTERS MATTER FUND, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204, COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 3204 RETIRED MEMBERS COUNCIL Attorney Admission Fee (Pro Hac Vice) paid by Receipt # AGAMDC-5144083, $100. LOCAL COUNSEL Name and Georgia Bar #: Adam Martin Sparks, GA Bar No. 341578. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing from U.S. Court for the District of District of Columbia)(LEWISTON, BRANDEN) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec. 30, 2025

Dec. 30, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by BRYAN P TYSON on behalf of BRAD RAFFENSPERGER Attorney BRYAN P TYSON added to party BRAD RAFFENSPERGER(pty:dft)(TYSON, BRYAN) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec. 30, 2025

Dec. 30, 2025

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RESPONSE filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 10 MOTION to Intervene (GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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Order granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Petition Attached); Attorney Admission Fee Met by BRANDEN D LEWISTON. (aen) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by CORY ISAACSON on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS (ISAACSON, CORY) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

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PETITION TO THE CLERK FOR ADMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS Attorney Admission Fee (Pro Hac Vice) paid by Receipt # AGAMDC-5150485, $100. LOCAL COUNSEL Name and Georgia Bar #: Cory Isaacson, Ga. Bar No. 983797. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing, D. Colo.)(LAKIN, SOPHIA) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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PETITION TO THE CLERK FOR ADMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS Attorney Admission Fee (Pro Hac Vice) paid by Receipt # AGAMDC-5150495, $100. LOCAL COUNSEL Name and Georgia Bar #: Cory Isaacson, Ga. Bar No. 983797. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing, S.D.N.Y.)(TOPAZ, JONATHAN) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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PETITION TO THE CLERK FOR ADMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS Attorney Admission Fee (Pro Hac Vice) paid by Receipt # AGAMDC-5150505, $100. LOCAL COUNSEL Name and Georgia Bar #: Cory Isaacson, Ga. Bar No. 983797. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing, D. Colo.)(HUGHES, WILLIAM) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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Order granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Petition Attached); Attorney Admission Fee Met by SOPHIA LIN LAKIN. (ksl) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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Order granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Petition Attached); Attorney Admission Fee Met by JONATHAN TOPAZ. (ksl) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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Order granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Petition Attached); Attorney Admission Fee Met by WILLIAM HUGHES. (ksl) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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NOTICE Notice of Supplemental Authority by COMMON CAUSE, ROSARIO PALACIOS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Simon Order, # 2 Exhibit Amore Minute Order, # 3 Exhibit Galvin Order)(HUGHES, WILLIAM) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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. 18, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Georgia 5:25-cv-00548

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Document/Information

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information