Case: United States v. Evans

1:25-cv-04403 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 18, 2025

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General filed suit against the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the Executive Director for the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the District of Columbia Board of Elections Chair, and a District of Columbia Board of Elections Member (collectively, Defendants) in U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from invest…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General filed suit against the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the Executive Director for the District of Columbia Board of Elections, the District of Columbia Board of Elections Chair, and a District of Columbia Board of Elections Member (collectively, Defendants) in U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from investigation into the District of Columbia'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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Jack Buckfire (4/22/2026)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bennett, Brittany E. (District of Columbia)

Frederick, Megan (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bokat-Lindell, Noah (District of Columbia)

Brannon, Sarah E (District of Columbia)

Derieux, Adriel I. (District of Columbia)

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1:25-cv-04403

Complaint

The United States of America v. District of Columbia Board of Elections et al.

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Complaint
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1:25-cv-04403

Errata Corrected Complaint

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated April 23, 2026, 1:28 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Fee Status:Filing Fee Waived) filed by UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Evans Summons, # 4 Summons Greenfield Summons, # 5 Summons Thompson Summons)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment to Cover Sheet

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3 Summons Evans Summons

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4 Summons Greenfield Summons

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5 Summons Thompson Summons

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Order To Compel Records by UNITED STATES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo In Support, # 2 Declaration Decl. of Eric Neff, # 3 Exhibit Exh. 1 - July 11 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Exh. 2 - August 6 Letter, # 5 Exhibit Exh. 3 - August 14 Letter, # 6 Exhibit Exh. 4 - Sept. 4 Letter, # 7 Exhibit Exh. 5 - SC Order, # 8 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Compel Records)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support Memo In Support

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2 Declaration Decl. of Eric Neff

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3 Exhibit Exh. 1 - July 11 Letter

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4 Exhibit Exh. 2 - August 6 Letter

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5 Exhibit Exh. 3 - August 14 Letter

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6 Exhibit Exh. 4 - Sept. 4 Letter

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7 Exhibit Exh. 5 - SC Order

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8 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Compel Records

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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NOTICE OF ERRATA RE: COMPLAINT, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT by UNITED STATES re 1 Complaint, 2 Motion for Order, (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Complaint, # 2 Errata Corrected Motion, # 3 Memorandum in Support Corrected Memorandum)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Errata Corrected Complaint

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2 Errata Corrected Motion

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3 Memorandum in Support Corrected Memorandum

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Dec. 19, 2025

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ERRATA RE: SIGNATURE CHANGE TO COMPLAINT, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Signature Change Complaint, # 2 Signature Change Motion to Compel, # 3 Signature Change Memo. in Support)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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2 Signature Change Motion to Compel

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3 Signature Change Memo. in Support

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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ERRATA RE: COMPLAINT AND CIVIL COVER SHEET AMENDMENTS by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint - Address add to Caption, # 2 Cover Sheet - Sig. Change)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Complaint - Address add to Caption

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2 Cover Sheet - Sig. Change

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Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE SUMMONS FOR AG AND MAYOR filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons AG, # 2 Summons AG)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to MONICA H. EVANS, KARYN GREENFIELD, GARY THOMPSON, District of Columbia Attorney General, and the District of Columbia Mayor. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zhcn) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/19/2025. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected complaint to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Invalid signature. Please file the signed complaint and civil cover sheet using the event Errata. All filings must have an original signature or /s/ Attorney Name to represent an electronic signature of the filer. The signature on the document must match PACER login. Please refile. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 2 MOTION for Order To Compel Records. The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zhcn)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Notice of Error

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Notice of Error- New Case

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Carol Rosenblatt, # 3 Exhibit B - Proposed Answer, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene

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2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Carol Rosenblatt

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3 Exhibit B - Proposed Answer

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4 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Intervene

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Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS (Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 12/21/2025)

Dec. 21, 2025

Dec. 21, 2025

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RESPONSE re 9 MOTION to Intervene NO POSITION TO INTERVENOR filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendants by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Mot. to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Suzanne Almeida, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Ruth Goldman, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Chris Melody Fields, # 6 Exhibit 5 - U.S. DOJ MOU, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Dec. 4 Tr., U.S. v. Weber, # 8 Text of Proposed Order, # 9 LCvR 26.1 Corporate Disclosure Certificate)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 12/26/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Mot. to Dismiss

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3 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Suzanne Almeida

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4 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Ruth Goldman

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5 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Chris Melody Fields

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6 Exhibit 5 - U.S. DOJ MOU

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7 Exhibit 6 - Dec. 4 Tr., U.S. v. Weber

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8 Text of Proposed Order

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9 LCvR 26.1 Corporate Disclosure Certificate

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Dec. 26, 2025

Dec. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS re 9 Motion to Intervene, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Galvin Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Amore Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Simon Order, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Scanlan Order, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Nago Order)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - Galvin Order

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2 Exhibit 2 - Amore Order

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3 Exhibit 3 - Simon Order

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4 Exhibit 4 - Scanlan Order

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5 Exhibit 5 - Nago Order

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Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ethan J. Herenstein, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172548. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ethan J. Herenstein, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan S. Topaz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172575. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Jonathan S. Topaz, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sophia Lin Lakin, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172590. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Declaration of Sophia Lin Lakin, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - U.S. v. Simon Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - U.S. v. Amore Entry, # 3 Exhibit 3 - U.S. v. Galvin Entry)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - U.S. v. Simon Order

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2 Exhibit 2 - U.S. v. Amore Entry

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3 Exhibit 3 - U.S. v. Galvin Entry

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Jan. 7, 2026

Jan. 7, 2026

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ERRATA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING ISSUED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS, ETHAN J. HERENSTEIN by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS re 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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NOTICE of No Position by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 12 Motion to Intervene, (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ethan J. Herenstein. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please file certificate as an Errata (znmw)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Notice of Error

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenors' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 14, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Ethan J. Herenstein may appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/9/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenors' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 15, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Jonathan S. Topaz may appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/9/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenors' motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 16, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Sophia Lin Lakin may appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/9/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sophia Lin Lakin on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Lakin, Sophia) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Topaz on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Topaz, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ethan Herenstein on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Herenstein, Ethan) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kevin Kowalewski, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12188116. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kevin Kowalewski, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenor's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 23, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Kevin Kowalewski may appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/15/2026. (lcll)

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Theresa J. Lee, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12195081. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Theresa J. Lee, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan. 20, 2026

Jan. 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 20, 2026

Jan. 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenor's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 24, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Theresa J. Lee may appear pro hac vice in this case. Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/20/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 20, 2026

Jan. 20, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah E Brannon on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Brannon, Sarah) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Ronald Kowalewski on behalf of MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS (Kowalewski, Kevin) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Theresa J. Lee on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Lee, Theresa) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux on behalf of COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS (Cepeda Derieux, Adriel) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the pending motions to intervene, Dkt. 9, and Dkt. 12, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties and proposed intervenors shall appear for a status conference and motions hearing on the motions to intervene on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 8. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/27/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Order

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Keenan, Megan) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Proposed Intervenor-Defendants Common Cause, Ruth Goldman, and Chris Melody Fields' Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, Dkt. 29, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and Megan C. Keenan is DEEMED WITHDRAWN as counsel for Proposed Intervenor-Defendants. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/28/2026. (lcrdm1)

Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob D. Shelly on behalf of MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS (Shelly, Jacob) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Date of Service Upon the Mayor for the District of Columbia on 02/02/2026. (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the District of Columbia Attorney General. Date of Service Upon District of Columbia Attorney General 2/2/2026. Answer due for ALL D.C. DEFENDANTS by 2/23/2026. (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MONICA H. EVANS served on 2/2/2026 (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. KARYN GREENFIELD served on 2/2/2026 (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. GARY THOMPSON served on 2/2/2026 (Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Catherine Pescovitz on behalf of All Defendants (Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brittany Bennett on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb. 5, 2026

Feb. 5, 2026

Motion Hearing

Feb. 5, 2026

Feb. 5, 2026

Minute Entry for Motions Hearing held on 2/5/2026 before Judge Randolph D. Moss. Parties discussed the pending Motion 9 to Intervene and Motion 12 to to Intervene as Defendants. The Court adopts the proposed scheduling order agreed upon on the record. Supplemental Briefs on Intervention due by 2/24/2026. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel due by 3/13/2026. Plaintiff's Response to the Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of its Motion to Compel due by 4/3/2026. Defendants' Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss due by 4/17/2026. Reporter: Sherry Lindsay. (zljn)

Feb. 5, 2026

Feb. 5, 2026

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Feb. 6, 2026

Feb. 6, 2026

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 12 MOTION to Intervene as Defendants filed by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Decl. of Isabella Bronstein)(Herenstein, Ethan) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb. 24, 2026

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM re 9 MOTION to Intervene by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Madduri, Lalitha) Modified event title on 2/25/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to File Joint Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Motion to Compel by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit MOU)(Herenstein, Ethan) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

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MOTION to Dismiss by MONICA H. EVANS, KARYN GREENFIELD, GARY THOMPSON. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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March 13, 2026

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Memorandum in opposition to re 2 MOTION for Order To Compel Records filed by MONICA H. EVANS, KARYN GREENFIELD, GARY THOMPSON. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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March 13, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Proposed Response in Opposition by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Memorandum in Support of Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Text of Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Proposed Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel)(Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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3 Exhibit 2 - Memorandum in Support of Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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4 Exhibit 3 - Text of Proposed Order

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5 Exhibit 4 - Proposed Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel

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March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeman, Daniel) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Leave to File

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Intervene AND Order on Motion to Intervene

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Proposed Intervenors' Motions to Intervene, Dkt. 9, Dkt. 12, it is hereby ORDERED that the motions are GRANTED. Although none of the parties oppose intervention, as the Court noted at the Feb. 5, 2026, motions hearing, there is some question as to whether a party needs Article III standing to intervene as a defendant. See IGas Holdings, Inc. v. Env't Prot. Agency, 146 F.4th 1126, 1135 n.2 (D.C. Cir. 2025). To intervene, a party must have an interest in the subject of the suit, but the requisite interest under Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 is distinct from Article III's injury-in-fact requirement. In light of this uncertainty, the Court requested supplemental briefing on Proposed Intervenors' standing and, in particular, whether the relief sought by Plaintiff would injure Proposed Intervenors in a manner cognizable under Article III. Proposed Intervenors have now addressed that question, and the Court is satisfied that the disclosure of the District's voter-registration list to Plaintiff would cause Proposed Intervenors harm in a manner analogous to the harm to privacy vindicated by the common-law tort of intrusion upon seclusion. See TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413, 425 (2021) (recognizing the harm to privacy arising from an intrusion upon seclusion as a concrete harm); All. for Retired Americans v. Bessent, 770 F. Supp. 3d 79 (D.D.C. 2025) (finding standing on comparable facts); 3 DCMR § 501.4 (protecting full and partial social security numbers, dates of birth, and email addresses or phone numbers on the District's voter-registration list from public disclosure). Proposed Intervenors' interest in preventing the disclosure of the personally identifiable information of themselves and their members to an unauthorized third party is also sufficient to satisfy the requirements for intervention of right under Rule 24(a)(2). Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/16/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's order granting intervention, Min. Ord. (Mar. 16, 2026), it is hereby ORDERED that Intervenors' motions for leave to file motions to dismiss the complaint and responses to Plaintiff's motion to compel records, Dkt. 40, Dkt. 43, are GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/16/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Intervene

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney MEGAN FREDERICK by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Withdraw)(Frederick, Megan) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Withdraw

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March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Democratic National Committee's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 44, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/18/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, Dkt. 45, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and Megan Frederick is DEEMED WITHDRAWN as counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/18/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

46

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph W. Voiland on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Voiland, Joseph) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

47

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bokat-Lindell, Noah) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

48

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE, CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Amici Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Grady, Alexis) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Amici Curiae Brief

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Former Employees of the U.S. Department of Justice's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 47, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/24/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Brennan Center for Justice and Campaign Legal Center's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 48, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/24/2026. (lcrdm1)

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

49

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by BIPARTISAN FORMER STATE SECRETARIES OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief of Bipartisan Former State Secretaries State, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Suman, Samantha) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief of Bipartisan Former State Secretaries State

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

50

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- John B. Hill, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12328450. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by BIPARTISAN FORMER STATE SECRETARIES OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John B. Hill, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Suman, Samantha) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

51

ERRATA Certificate of Good Standing (John B. Hill) by BIPARTISAN FORMER STATE SECRETARIES OF STATE re 50 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Suman, Samantha) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Notice of Error

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 50 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- John B. Hill, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12328450. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please file certificate as an Errata (znmw)

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Bipartisan Former State Secretaries of State's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Dkt. 49, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/1/2026. (lcrdm1)

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Bipartisan Former State Secretaries of State's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 50, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. John B. Hill may appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/1/2026. (lcrdm1)

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

52

NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia A Williamson on behalf of STATE OF MARYLAND (Williamson, Virginia) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

53

AMICUS BRIEF of Maryland and 17 Other States by STATE OF MARYLAND. (Williamson, Virginia) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

54

Memorandum in opposition to re 40 MOTION for Leave to File Joint Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Motion to Compel, 41 MOTION to Dismiss, 43 MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Motion to Dismiss and Proposed Response in Opposition and reply in support of Motion to Compel [4-2] filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Eric Neff, # 2 Ex. 6 North Carolina Consent Order, # 3 Ex. 7 North Carolina Status Report, # 4 Ex. 8 Texas MOU, # 5 Ex. 9 Georgia Complaint, # 6 Ex. 10 Georgia Consent Decree, # 7 Ex. 11 Maine Consent Decree, # 8 Ex. 12 New Jersey Consent Decree, # 9 Ex. 13 Indiana Consent Decree, # 10 Ex. 14 Ford Carter Report Excerpts, # 11 Proposed Order)(Voiland, Joseph) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

1 Second Declaration of Eric Neff

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3 Ex. 7 North Carolina Status Report

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4 Ex. 8 Texas MOU

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5 Ex. 9 Georgia Complaint

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6 Ex. 10 Georgia Consent Decree

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7 Ex. 11 Maine Consent Decree

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8 Ex. 12 New Jersey Consent Decree

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9 Ex. 13 Indiana Consent Decree

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10 Ex. 14 Ford Carter Report Excerpts

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11 Proposed Order

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April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 40 Motion for Leave to File filed by COMMON CAUSE, RUTH GOLDMAN, CHRIS MELODY FIELDS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit US v. Amore)(Herenstein, Ethan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

1 Exhibit US v. Amore

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April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 41 Motion to Dismiss filed by MONICA H. EVANS, KARYN GREENFIELD, GARY THOMPSON. (Attachments: # 1 Hearing Transcript, United States v. Amore, 1:25-cv-00639-MSM-PAS (D.R.I. Mar. 26, 2026))(Pescovitz, Amanda) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

1 Hearing Transcript, United States v. Amore, 1:25-cv-00639-MSM-PAS (D.R.I. Mar.

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April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 43 Motion for Leave to File, Motion to Dismiss filed by MARYLAND/DC ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS. (Madduri, Lalitha) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

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

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The United States of America.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

District of Columbia Board of Elections

Gary Thompson

Karyn Greenfield

Monica H. Evans

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-04403

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Document/Information

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information

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