Case: United States v. Albence

1:25-cv-01453 | U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Filed Date: Dec. 2, 2025

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Case Summary

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On December 2, 2025, the Attorney General of the United States filed suit against the State Election Commissioner of the State of Delaware in U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. In the complaint, Plaintiff claims this suit arose from investigation into the state’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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People

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Judge(s)

Andrews, Richard Gibson (Delaware)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Neff, Eric (Delaware)

Attorney for Defendant

Billion, Mark M. (Delaware)

Liston, Ian Robert (Delaware)

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1:25-cv-01453

Complaint

United States of America v. Albence

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Jan. 29, 2026, 12:10 a.m.

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COMPLAINT filed against Anthony Albence - filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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MOTION for Production of Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960 - filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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OPENING BRIEF in Support of 3 MOTION for Production of Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960, filed by United States of America. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/16/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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DECLARATION of Maureen Riordan in support of 3 MOTION for Production of Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960, by United States of America. (mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Anthony Albence on 12/2/2025. (mrr) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by United States of America: For Anthony Albence waiver filed on 12/11/2025, answer due 2/9/2026. (Neff, Eric) Modified on 12/18/2025 (nms). (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene - filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Answer, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Billion, Mark) Modified on 12/18/2025 (nms). (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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2 Exhibit Proposed Answer to the Complaint

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3 Certificate of Service

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 8 MOTION to Intervene filed by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 1/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Certificate of Service

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Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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DECLARATION of Bethany Mills Jennings re 8 MOTION to Intervene by Bethany Jennings. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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DECLARATION of Gemma Lowery re 8 MOTION to Intervene by Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Jacob D. Shelly. ( Payment of $ 50, receipt number BDEDC-4861990).(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jacob D. Shelly - filed by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Certification by Counsel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Billion, Mark) Modified on 12/19/2025 (nms). (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James J. Pinchak - filed by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Certification by Counsel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Kowalewski - filed by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Certification by Counsel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost - filed by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Certification by Counsel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for James J. Pinchak, Kevin Kowalewski, and Elisabeth C. Frost. ( re 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Kowalewski, 16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost, 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James J. Pinchak )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4862024).(Billion, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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UNOPPOSED Motion and Proposed Order to Extend Time - filed by Anthony Albence. (Liston, Ian) Modified on 12/19/2025 (nms). (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 03 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

- CORRECTING ENTRY

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

CORRECTING ENTRY: The 7.1.1 Deficiency issued on 12/18/2025, regarding D.I. 8 has been removed from the docket as it was issued in error. (nms)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

SO ORDERED, re 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Kowalewski filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings, 16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elisabeth C. Frost filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings, 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James J. Pinchak filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/18/2025. (aas)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

SO ORDERED

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

SO ORDERED, re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney JACOB D. SHELLY filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12//18/2025. (aas)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

SO ORDERED, re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jacob D. Shelly filed by Gemma Lowery, Bethany Jennings. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12//18/2025. (aas) Modified on 12/19/2025 (nms).

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

CORRECTING ENTRY:

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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SO ORDERED Granting 18 UNOPPOSED Motion and Proposed Order to Extend Time (*Reset Briefing Schedule: re 3 MOTION for Production of Records Demanded Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1960. Answering Brief due 2/9/2026). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/19/2025. (nms) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Defendant's Consent by Anthony Albence re 8 MOTION to Intervene (Liston, Ian) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities Regarding Motion to Intervene as Defendants (D.I. 8 ), by Bethany Jennings, Gemma Lowery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Billion, Mark) Modified on 1/6/2026 (nms). (Entered: 01/06/2026)

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Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

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SO ORDERED Granting 8 Motion to Intervene. Proposed Intervenors may file a Rule 12(b) motion on or before 2/9/2026. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/15/2026. (aas) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

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Notice of Appearance

Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Delaware

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 2, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Delaware 1:25-cv-01453

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Document/Information

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information