Case: United States v. Southern Poverty Law Center

United States of America v. Southern Poverty Law Center

INDICTMENT as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1) Count(s) 1-6, 7-10, 11. (Forfeiture Allegations) (MLF) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/21/2026: # 1 Sealed Unredacted Indictment) (MLF). (Entered: 04/21/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: William Charles Athanas appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Andrea L. Moseley. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4054200.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Addy R. Schmitt. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4054573.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Sara E. Kropf. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4054595.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Abbe David Lowell. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4055641.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Russell Turner Duraski appearing for USA. (Duraski, Russell) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: David A. Kolansky. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4055867.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Isabella M. Oishi. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4055874.) by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Brianna Chante Rhymes appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Rhymes, Brianna) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice; granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice; granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice; granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice; granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice; granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice, all as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 4/24/2026. (WW) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

NOTICE TO RETAINED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (WW) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Attorney update in case as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Attorneys Isabella M. Oishi, David A. Kolansky, Abbe David Lowell, Sara Kropf, Addy R. Schmitt, Andrea L. Moseley for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. added. (WW)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Abbe David Lowell appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: David Alexander Kolansky appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Kolansky, David) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Isabella Midori Oishi appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Oishi, Isabella) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: It is ORDERED that the arraignment hearing set for May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. is RESET for May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 5A, Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse Complex, One Church Street, Montgomery, Alabama, before the undersigned Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/27/2026. (CS) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Addy R. Schmitt appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Andrea L. Moseley appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Moseley, Andrea) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Sara Kropf appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Kropf, Sara) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

MOTION to Disclose Transcript of Grand Jury Proceedings by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of William Athanas) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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MOTION to Address the Government's Materially False Statements and to Enforce Rules Prohibiting Further Prejudicial Extrajudicial Statements by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4/22/2026 Letter, # 2 Exhibit 4/17/2026 Letter) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of Defendant's Motion to Disclose Transcript of Grand Jury Proceedings (Doc. 22 ), it is ORDERED that the Government must file a response by May 5, 2026, and show cause why it should not be granted. Defendant may file a reply by May 12, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/28/2026. (CS) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of Defendant's Motion to Address the Government's Materially False Statements and to Enforce Rules Prohibiting Further Prejudicial Extrajudicial Statements (Doc. 23 ), it is ORDERED that the Government must file a response by May 5, 2026, and show cause why it should not be granted. Defendant may file a reply by May 12, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/28/2026. (CS) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 25 Order,, Set Deadlines, (Davidson, Kevin) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/6/2026: # 1 GX-1 (USB Conventionally Filed)) (CS). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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NOTICE of Conventional Filing of Exhibit by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 24 Order,, Set Deadlines, (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

TEXT ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: The Arraignment hearing currently set for 5/7/2026 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 5A is RESET for 5/7/2026 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 2F, Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse Complex, One Church Street, Montgomery, Alabama before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/6/2026. (KCF) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

MOTION for Protective Order by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Protective Order) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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ORDER granting 31 Motion for Protective Order as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1); denying as moot 26 Motion for Protective Order as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1), as further set out. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/6/2026. (CS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate:Initial Appearance & Arraignment as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. held on 5/7/2026, Plea entered by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1) Not Guilty on Counts 1-11. (PDF available for court use only) (Court Reporter Patricia Starkie, (334)322-8053, Patricia_Starkie@almd.uscourts.gov.) (KCF) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: It is ORDERED that (1) By 5/14/2026, Defendant shall file a motion regarding Defendant's proposed briefing and scheduling order and confirm therein the Government's position with the proposal. (2) The parties shall confer to resolve outstanding discovery matters with respect to Local Criminal Rule 16.1 and Rule 16, Fed. R. Crim. P. (3) By 5/15/2026, the parties shall file a joint status report regarding their resolution of the discovery matter or an appropriate motion seeking other resolution. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/8/2026. (WW) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Joel Feil appearing for USA. (Feil, Joel) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 23 MOTION to Address the Government's Materially False Statements and to Enforce Rules Prohibiting Further Prejudicial Extrajudicial Statements (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 22 MOTION to Disclose Transcript of Grand Jury Proceedings (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

Consent MOTION Regarding Defendant's Proposed Scheduling Order by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Athanas, William) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/19/2026: # 2 Filing fee $100 Receipt No: 10944) (CS). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Before the Court is the parties' Consent Motion Regarding Defendant's Proposed Scheduling Order (Doc. 38 ). Upon consideration, in the interest of justice, and pursuant to Middle District of Alabama Local Criminal Rule 1.1(e), Local Criminal Rule 16.1 concerning criminal discovery is SUSPENDED for the duration of this case. The parties shall follow Rule 16, Fed. R. Crim. P. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/15/2026. (MLF) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

STATUS REPORT Jointly Submitted by the Parties by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5(f) ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/18/2026. (CS) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. GRANTING 38 Consent MOTION Regarding Defendant's Proposed Scheduling Order filed by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. It is further ORDERED as follows: 1. The Government's deadline to disclose discovery and confer with defense counsel to identify any of the Defendants discovery requests or any other areas of discovery pursuant to which the Government is not agreeing to produce shall be May 20, 2026. 2. Defendant's pretrial motions shall be filed by May 26, 2026. 3. The Government's response to any pretrial motions shall be filed by June 9, 2026. 4. A status conference is set for June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., by video conferencing via ZoomGov Meeting. At least five minutes before the start of the conference, counsel should join the proceeding by logging into the Court's conference call line. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/18/2026. (CS) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

ORDER ON ARRAIGNMENT as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (INCORPORATING ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 10/5/2026). Pretrial Conference set for 8/19/2026 at 1:00 PM via ZoomGov Meeting before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate. Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 10/5/2026 10:00 AM in Montgomery, Alabama before District Judge Emily C. Marks. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/18/2026. (CS) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

Attorney update in case as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. Attorney Janelle Geddes for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. added. (CS)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Janelle Geddes appearing for Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Geddes, Janelle) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

MOTION to Amend the Scheduling Order by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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ORDER granting 46 MOTION to Amend the Scheduling Order as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. The schedule as to pretrial motions is amended and the deadlines are reset as follows: (1) June 9, 2026, Government's deadline to respond to pretrial motions filed on May 26, 2026; (2) June 9, 2026, Defendant's deadline to file any remaining pretrial motions; (3) June 16, 2026, Defendant's deadline to reply in support of pretrial motions filed May 26, 2026; (4) June 23, 2026, Government's deadline to respond to pretrial motions filed on June 9, 2026; (5) June 30, 2026, Defendant's deadline to reply in support of remaining pretrial motions; (6) A status conference is set for 7/7/2026, at 10:00 a.m., by video conferencing via ZoomGov Meeting. At least five minutes before the start of the conference, counsel should join the proceeding by logging into the Court's conference call line. A member of the undersigned's staff will email the attorneys for the parties with the meeting ID and password that must be entered to join the hearing. If a party experiences technical difficulties, that party should seek direction by calling chambers at (334) 954-3730 but only after first attempting to rejoin the call. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/22/2026. (WW) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: It is ORDERED that the 39 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED, and Attorney Janelle Geddes is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent Defendant Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. in this action. Attorney Geddes shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 5/22/2026. (WW) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27) (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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ORDER denying 23 Motion to Address the Government's Materially False Statements and to Enforce Rules Prohibiting Further Prejudicial Extrajudicial Statements as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc., as further set out. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/1/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1) count(s) 1s-6s, 7s-10s, 11s. (Forfeiture Allegations) (KCF) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/3/2026: # 1 Sealed Unredacted Indictment) (KCF). (Entered: 06/03/2026)

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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Set/Reset Hearings

Set/Reset Hearing as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Arraignment set for 6/16/2026 at 1:00 PM in CR 2F before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate. (KCF)

MOTION for Leave to File as Amicus Curiae by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(CS) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christine P. Sun Attorney: Christine P. Sun. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4079918.) by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kelsey Stimple Attorney: Kelsey Stimple. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4079925.) by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Samantha Trepel Attorney: Samantha Trepel. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4079944.) by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh A - Certificate of Good Standing) (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Doc. 49 by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MOTION of Protect Democracy Project for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Indictment Based on Vindictive Prosecution by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(CS) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Tobin Raju. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4080821.), MOTION for Leave to File by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Duffey, Jeffery) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 1 Exhbit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (CS). Modified on 6/8/2026 to correct docket text (CS). (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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TEXT ORDER granting 59 Unopposed Request for an Extension of Time to Respond to Doc. 49 (Doc. 59 ), extending the Government's deadline to 6/12/2026 and Defendant's deadline to reply to 6/19/2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/5/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for Kristy Parker by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit certificate of good standing) (Duffey, Jeffery) Modified on 6/8/2026 to correct docket text (CS). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/8/2026: # 2 Filing fee $100 Receipt No: 11076) (CS). (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Before the Court is Defendant Southern Poverty Law Centers Motion To Show Cause Regarding the Superseding Indictment. Doc. 53 . Upon consideration of the motion, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED to the extent that the Government shall file a response by June 15, 2026. SPLC may reply by June 22, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/8/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

MOTION to Continue Unopposed Motion to Continue Arraignment on Superseding Indictment by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. Granting 65 MOTION to Continue Unopposed Motion to Continue Arraignment on Superseding Indictment filed by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. Arraignment set for 6/16/2026 is RESET for 7/7/2026 at 10:00 AM by video conferencing via ZoomGov Meeting before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/10/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: INITIAL APPEARANCE & ARRAIGNMENT (PDF ACCESS RESTRICTED FOR 90 DAYS.) held on May 7, 2026 before Judge Kelly F. Pate as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia G. Starkie, Telephone number 334-322-8053. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST REDACTION DUE WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS. Redaction Request due 7/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/10/2026. (CWL) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 49 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 64 Order,, Set Deadlines, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Unopposed Request to Extend Date to File Reply in Support of SPLC's Motion to Dismiss by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Geddes, Janelle) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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ORDER Denying 22 Motion to Disclose Transcript of Grand Jury Proceedings as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc., as further set out. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/17/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

TEXT ORDER GRANTING Defendant's Unopposed Request to Extend Date to File Reply in Support of the SPLC's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 70 ) extending the deadline for reply to June 22, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/17/2026. (MLF) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Status Conference set for 6/24/2026 at 10:00 AM by telephone conference before District Judge Emily C. Marks. Counsel for the Government and counsel for the Defendant shall be prepared to discuss the pending motions for leave to file amicus briefs (docs. 55, 60) and all other aspects of the case. Counsel are DIRECTED to contact Cindy Sanders, the undersigned's courtroom deputy, for the phone number and access code to participate in the conference call. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to provide a court reporter. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 6/17/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 49 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 28, # 2 Exhibit 29, # 3 Exhibit 30) (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 53 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

Set/Reset Hearings as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Status Conference set for 6/24/2026 at 10:00 AM by telephone conference before District Judge Emily C. Marks, pursuant to Order 73 entered on 6/17/2026. Status Conference set for 7/7/2026 at 10:00 AM by video conferencing via ZoomGov Meeting before Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate, pursuant to Order 47 entered on 5/22/2026. (CS)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Emily C. Marks: Status Conference as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. held on 6/24/2026 by telephone conference via ZoomGov (PDF available for court use only) (CS) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. Granting 55 MOTION for Leave to File as Amicus Curiae filed by Society for the Rule of Law; Granting 60 MOTION of Protect Democracy Project for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Indictment Based on Vindictive Prosecution filed by Protect Democracy Project. On or before June 29, 2026, Society for the Rule of Law and Protect Democracy each shall file its respective amicus brief as a separate docket entry. If the Government wishes to respond to either or both amicus briefs, the Government may file a response on or before July 8, 2026. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 6/24/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the 58 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the 58 motion is GRANTED, and Attorney Samantha Trepel is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae in this matter. Attorney Trempel shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/25/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the 61 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the 61 motion is DENIED without prejudice. Attorney Tobin Raju, counsel to amicus curiae Protect Democracy Project, submitted a certificate of good standing from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York but did not submit a certificate of good standing from "the [United States] district [court] in which the attorney is admitted[.]" See M.D. Ala. LR. 83.1(b). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/25/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the 63 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the 63 motion is DENIED without prejudice. Attorney Kristy Parker, counsel to amicus curiae Protect Democracy Project, submitted a certificate of good standing from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals but did not submit a certificate of good standing from "the [United States] district [court] in which the attorney is admitted[.]" See M.D. Ala. LR. 83.1(b). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/25/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the 56 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the 56 motion is GRANTED, and Attorney Christine P. Sun is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae in this matter. Attorney Sun shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/25/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the 57 Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the 57 motion is GRANTED, and Attorney Kelsey Stimple is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae in this matter. Attorney Stimple shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/25/2026. (WW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

MOTION To Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Certificate of Good Standing) (Duffey, Jeffery) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Upon consideration of the Motion to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice (Doc. 83 ), and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the motion (Doc. 83 ) is GRANTED, and Attorney Tobin Raju is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent amicus curiae Protect Democracy Project. Attorney Raju shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/26/2026. (MLF) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney: Kristy Parker. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4091567.) by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Certificate of Good Standing) (Duffey, Jeffery) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance of Christine P. Sun by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance of Kelsey L. Stimple by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance of Samantha K. Trepel by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

BRIEF/RESPONSE in Support by Society for the Rule of Law as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 49 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution Brief of Amicus Curiae Society for the Rule of Law in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution (Battle, Robert) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

ORDER as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.: Accordingly, and for good cause, it is ORDERED that on or before July 13, 2026, the Government may file a sur-reply to the SPLC's reply (doc. 74 ). Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 6/29/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

ORDER Granting 85 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Kristy Parker for Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (1). Attorney Parker shall file a notice of appearance with the Court as soon as practicable. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 6/29/2026. (CS) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance of Tobin Raju by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Raju, Tobin) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance of Kristy Parker by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. (Parker, Kristy) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

BRIEF/RESPONSE in Support by Protect Democracy Project as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 49 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution (Duffey, Jeffery) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by USA as to Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. re 90 Order,, Set Deadlines, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Davidson, Kevin) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc.. (Schmitt, Addy) (Entered: 07/02/2026)