Case: United States v. Oliver

1:25-cv-01193 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Filed Date: Dec. 2, 2025

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On December 2, 2025, the Attorney General of the United States filed suit against the Secretary of State of New Mexico in U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. 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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1:25-cv-01193

Complaint

United States of America v. Oliver

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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COMPLAINT against Maggie Toulouse Oliver ( Filing Fee - Waived), filed by United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Vandenberg, David) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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MOTION to Compel Production by United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Maureen S. Riordan, # 2 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel Production, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Proposed Order) (Vandenberg, David) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been randomly assigned to United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing to conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial. Appeal from a judgment entered by a Magistrate Judge will be to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. It is the responsibility of the case filer to serve a copy of this Notice upon all parties with the summons and complaint. Consent is strictly voluntary, and a party is free to withhold consent without adverse consequences. Should a party choose to consent, notice should be made no later than 21 days after entry of the Order setting the Rule 16 Initial Scheduling Conference. For e-filers, visit our Web site at www.nmd.uscourts.gov for more information and instructions.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (eh) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec. 2, 2025

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ERRATA re 1 Complaint Civil Cover Sheet by United States Of America (Vandenberg, David) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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Add and Terminate Judges

Dec. 2, 2025

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United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing and United States Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar assigned. (eh)

Dec. 2, 2025

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Summons Issued

Dec. 8, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Maggie Toulouse Oliver. (eh)

Dec. 8, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed Maggie Toulouse Oliver served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (bc) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Maggie Toulouse Oliver (bc) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Dec. 9, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Declaration) (Kaufman, Justin) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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Dec. 12, 2025

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Kaufman, Justin) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Dec. 12, 2025

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granting unopposed 7 Motion to Intervene of the New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (ck) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Justin Ross Kaufman on behalf of New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Kaufman, Justin) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

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Order on Motion to Intervene

Dec. 15, 2025

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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Intervenor Defendant New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans by Justin Ross Kaufman on behalf of: Uzoma N. Nkwonta Elias Law Group LLP 250 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20001 (202) 968-4490 unkwonta@elias.law (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Kaufman, Justin)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Intervenor Defendant New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans by Justin Ross Kaufman on behalf of: Joshua Abbuhl Elias Law Group LLP 250 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20001 (202) 968-4490 jabbuhl@elias.law (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Kaufman, Justin)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Intervenor Defendant New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans by Justin Ross Kaufman on behalf of: Omeed Alerasool Elias Law Group LLP 250 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20001 (202) 968-4490 oalerasool@elias.law (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Kaufman, Justin)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Intervenor Defendant New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans by Justin Ross Kaufman on behalf of: Walker McKusick Elias Law Group LLP 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 656-0177 wmckusick@elias.law (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Kaufman, Justin)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

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NOTICE by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans Notice of Good Standing (Kaufman, Justin) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Uzoma Nkem Nkwonta on behalf of New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number ANMDC-10385377 re: # 11 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Kaufman, Justin)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number ANMDC-10385431 re: # 12 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Kaufman, Justin)

Dec. 16, 2025

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Association Dues for Attorney Licensed Outside the District

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Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number ANMDC-10385455 re: # 13 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Kaufman, Justin)

Dec. 16, 2025

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Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number ANMDC-10385490 re: # 14 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Kaufman, Justin)

Dec. 16, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Maggie Toulouse Oliver. (Grayson, James) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Grayson on behalf of Maggie Toulouse Oliver (Grayson, James) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE by Maggie Toulouse Oliver Joint Notice of Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Compel (Grayson, James) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 12 Motion by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION to Intervene by Common Cause, Claudia Medina, Justin Allen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Molly Swank, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Claudia Medina, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Justin Allen, # 5 Exhibit 5 - DOJ Memorandum of Understanding) (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss

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3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Claudia Medina

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4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Justin Allen

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5 Exhibit 5 - DOJ Memorandum of Understanding

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Dec. 18, 2025

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Common Cause (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granting 17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendant Maggie Toulouse Oliver's answer now due 1/13/2026. (ck) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granting 20 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Rule 12 Motion. Any Rule 12 motion by Intervenor-Defendant New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans shall be filed by 1/13/2026. (ck) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granting 21 Motion of Common Cause, Claudia Medina, and Justin Allen to Intervene as Defendants.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (ck) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

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ERRATA re: Local Rule 7.1 Certification by Justin Allen, Common Cause, Claudia Medina (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

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Order on Motion to Intervene

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NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Martinez Sanchez on behalf of Justin Allen, Common Cause, Claudia Medina (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bailey Colfax on behalf of Maggie Toulouse Oliver (Colfax, Bailey) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Den Dulk on behalf of Maggie Toulouse Oliver (Den Dulk, Olivia) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Anjana Samant on behalf of Maggie Toulouse Oliver (Samant, Anjana) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec. 30, 2025

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NOTICE by United States Of America re 2 MOTION to Compel Production (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Vandenberg, David) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION to Compel Production of Records filed by New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans. (Nkwonta, Uzoma) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Justin Allen, Common Cause, Claudia Medina. (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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MOTION to Dismiss by Maggie Toulouse Oliver. (Grayson, James) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan. 13, 2026

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION to Compel Production filed by Maggie Toulouse Oliver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Grayson, James) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION to Compel Production CORRECTED filed by Maggie Toulouse Oliver. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Grayson, James) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae Democratic National Comittee, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-22 to Amicus Curiae Brief, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 23 to Amicus Curiae Brief) (Elsner, Gretchen) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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ORDER FINDING GOOD CAUSE TO DELAY SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar. (kc) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Gretchen Mary Elsner on behalf of Democratic National Committee (Elsner, Gretchen) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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ASSOCIATION of Attorney Licensed Outside the District for Amicus Democratic National Committee by Gretchen Mary Elsner on behalf of: Daniel J. Freeman Democratic National Commitee 430 South Capitol Street SWWashington, DC 20003 202.863.8000 freemand@dnc.org (Association Dues - Online Payment) (Elsner, Gretchen)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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NOTICE OF CONSENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(2), the parties are reminded that a magistrate judge was assigned as the trial judge in this matter under 28 U.S.C. 636(c). The parties are advised that the Clerk will reassign this matter to a district judge as the trial judge no later than 1/28/2026 unless consents from all parties have been filed. The parties are free to withhold consent. If you have already entered your consent, you need not resubmit. (jeb)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Association Dues for Attorney Licensed Outside the District

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Association Dues Received: $ 100 receipt number ANMDC-10436098 re: # 41 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, filed by Democratic National Committee (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Elsner, Gretchen)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J Gardner on behalf of United States Of America (Gardner, Christopher) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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ORDER by Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granting 38 Democratic National Committee's Motion for Leave to File An Amicus Brief. THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED. (kc) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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NOTICE by Justin Allen, Common Cause, Claudia Medina re 34 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Martinez Sanchez, Maria) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Order on Motion to File Amicus Brief

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NOTICE OF CONSENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(2), the parties are reminded that a magistrate judge was assigned as the trial judge in this matter under 28 U.S.C. 636(c). The parties are advised that the Clerk will reassign this matter to a district judge as the trial judge no later than 1/28/2026 unless consents from all parties have been filed. The parties are free to withhold consent. If you have already entered your consent, you need not resubmit. (jeb)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), Maggie Toulouse Oliver voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Den Dulk, Olivia)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), Justin Allen, Common Cause, Claudia Medina voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Martinez Sanchez, Maria)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), New Mexico Alliance for Retired Americans voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Kaufman, Justin)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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NOTICE by Democratic National Committee re 41 Association of Attorney Licensed Outside the District, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Elsner, Gretchen) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 34 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1- Declaration of Eric Neff, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration- South Carolina Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration- Initial Privacy Assessment, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Response- Georgia Complaint, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Response- Georgia Consent Judgment and Decree, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Response- Texas MOU) (Bennett, Brittany) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to File, MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Bipartisan Secretaries of State. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Bipartisan Secretaries of State Amicus Brief) (Fayerberg, Amber) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New Mexico

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 New Mexico 1:25-cv-01193

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Relief Sought:

Warrant/Order allowing surveillance

Document/Information

Issues

Voting:

Access to Voter Rolls / Voter Information