Case: In re: Grand Jury Subpoena

In re: Grand Jury Subpoena No. 2026R00350-01

Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections v. United States of America

MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Subpoena, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(dgr) (Main Document 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Main Document 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Main Document 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

1 Exhibit A- Subpoena

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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ORDER staying any enforcement of the referenced subpoena which is the subject of the Motion of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena (Motion) until such time as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has had an opportunity to respond in writing to said Motion and until the time that the Court has issued a ruling on said Motion. Once the DOJ has responded to the Motion, the Court will schedule a hearing on this matter. The Petitioner, Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections, is directed to send a copy of this Order to the DOJ. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 5/5/26. (served by crd)(jpa) (Main Document 3 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Attorney Information Notification

***Attorney Information Notification re: Attorney in database-PHV Motion Required for Abbe David Lowell, John Bolen, Stephen Jonas, and Norman Eisen representing Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. Updated information can be found in Document 1 . (dgr) Modified on 5/6/2026 letter sent (mh).

Fee Payment Received

Filing Fee Paid: $52.00, receipt number 100026805 (dgr)

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Abbe David Lowell. Clerk to follow-up by 5/18/2026. (mh) (Main Document 2 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena filed by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections (rlh) (Main Document 4 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

NOTICE of Filing Civil Cover Sheet by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(rlh) (Main Document 5 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re: 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena Motion Hearing set for 5/19/2026 at 01:30 AM in ROME Courtroom 300 before Judge William M. Ray II. Each side shall submit prior to the start of the hearing, a proposed order which includes findings of fact and conclusions of law for each motion being heard. Orders should be submitted by email to: sherri_lundy@gand.uscourts.gov. (cnw) (Main Document 6 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

MOTION to Unseal Docket by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (bgt) (Main Document 7 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). Modified on 6/24/2026 (cnw). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

ORDER resetting Hearing on 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena for 5/19/2026 at 01:30 PM in ROME Courtroom 300 before Judge William M. Ray II. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 5/14/26. (Served by CRD)(jpa) (Main Document 8 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 6 Notice of Hearing on Motion, mailed to all counsel. (cnw)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

RESPONSE in Opposition re 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 108 Order Denying Motion and Closing Case)(bgt) (Main Document 9 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - 108 Order Denying Motion and Closing Case

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CROSS-MOTION to Enforce Grand Jury Subpoena by United States of America. (Cross-Motion found in 9 Response.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 108 Order Denying Motion and Closing Case)(bgt) (Main Document 10 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - 108 Order Denying Motion and Closing Case

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MOTION to Intervene and for Access to Court Records by Advance Publications, Inc., Bloomberg L.P., Cable News Network, Inc., Gray Local Media, Inc., NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Pro Publica, Inc., Reuters News & Media Inc., The E.W. Scripps Company, The New York Times Company, WP Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Grand Jury Subpoena, # 3 Exhibit B - Fulton County Motion to Quash)(bgt) (Main Document 11 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 3 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit A - Grand Jury Subpoena

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3 Exhibit B - Fulton County Motion to Quash

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Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Advance Publications, Inc., Bloomberg L.P., Cable News Network, Inc., Gray Local Media, Inc., NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Pro Publica, Inc., Reuters News & Media Inc., The E.W. Scripps Company, The New York Times Company, WP Company LLC identifying Corporate Parent Nash Holdings LLC for WP Company LLC; Corporate Parent Gray Media, Inc. for Gray Local Media, Inc.; Corporate Parent Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. for Cable News Network, Inc.; Corporate Parent Thomson Reuters Corporation, Corporate Parent Thomson Reuters U.S. LLC for Reuters News & Media Inc.; Corporate Parent Bloomberg Inc. for Bloomberg L.P.; Corporate Parent Comcast Corporation for NBCUniversal Media, LLC. (bgt) (Main Document 12 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

Case reported statistically. Matter transferred from 1:26-mi-88-WMR. (jpa)

Case Reported Statistically

NOTICE of Appearance by Kirsten Fehlan on behalf of Advance Publications, Inc., Bloomberg L.P., Cable News Network, Inc., Gray Local Media, Inc., NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Pro Publica, Inc., Reuters News & Media Inc., The E.W. Scripps Company, The New York Times Company, WP Company LLC (cnw) (Main Document 13 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/19/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William M. Ray, II: Motion Hearing held on 5/19/2026 re 7 MOTION to Unseal Case filed by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. Court heard argument on the Motion to Unseal. By Minute Order, the Court GRANTS the Motion to Unseal; however, a written Order will follow as to the Motion to Unseal and all other pending motions. The Court allows each side 14 days to file any supplemental briefing of not more than 25 pages on pending issues, and 14 days for any parties to respond to any supplemental briefing. The Court will issue a more detailed order as to the information to be more further briefed. Hearing Concluded. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Geraldine Glover)(cnw) (Main Document 14 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/20/2026)

PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS (SEALED) admitted and retained at the 14 Motion Hearing, have been received from the Law Clerk and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3A (Redacted), # 4 Exhibit 3B, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11) (fbj) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

ORDER DIRECTING Respondent to file a supplemental brief addressing the additional authority and evidence referenced by Petitioner during the hearing within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of the date of the hearing. Petitioner may file a response briefing within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS after Respondent files its supplemental brief. Respondent shall also file a separate brief addressing any arguments concerning any potential theory of wrongdoing that it contends supports the subpoena at issue within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of the date of this Order. The Court recognizes that the information relevant to this issue may involve confidential investigative material and, therefore, directs the brief to be filed separately so that Respondent may seek leave to file it under seal. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 5/22/2026. (cnw) (Main Document 15 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/22/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 15 Order, to all counsel. (cnw)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/19/2026, before Judge William M. Ray II. Court Reporter/Transcriber Geraldine Glover. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/court-reporter-directory. (Attachments: # 1 NFT) (jpa) (Main Document 16 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/27/2026) (jpa). (Entered: 05/26/2026)

1 NFT

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Submission to District Judge

Submission of 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena, to District Judge William M. Ray II. (sll)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD for Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: 17 Exhibits. (fbj) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

REPLY BRIEF re 10 MOTION, 1 MOTION to Quash Grand Jury Subpoena (Posthearing Brief as Ordered) filed by United States of America. (Bishop, James) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Abbe David Lowell Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273816).by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Duffey, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/28/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of John Bolen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273818).by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Duffey, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/28/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Norman L. Eisen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273820).by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Duffey, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/28/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Stephen Jonas Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273821).by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Duffey, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/28/2026)

Submission of 2 Letter re:83.1 (attorney Abbe David Lowell has not applied for admission), to District Judge William M. Ray II. (bgt)

Submission to District Judge

APPLICATION for Admission of Abbe David Lowell Pro Hac Vice.by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Ghali, Kamal) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/29/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of John Bolen Pro Hac Vice.by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Ghali, Kamal) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/29/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Norman L. Eisen Pro Hac Vice.by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Ghali, Kamal) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/29/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Stephen Jonas Pro Hac Vice.by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Ghali, Kamal) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 05/29/2026)

Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

RETURN of 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Abbe David Lowell Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273816)., 21 APPLICATION for Admission of John Bolen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273818)., 22 APPLICATION for Admission of Norman L. Eisen Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273820)., 23 APPLICATION for Admission of Stephen Jonas Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15273821) to attorney for correction. Reason for Return: Designated local counsel must electronically file the applications. Please correct and resubmit. (esr)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 24 APPLICATION for Admission of Abbe David Lowell Pro Hac Vice., 25 APPLICATION for Admission of John Bolen Pro Hac Vice., 26 APPLICATION for Admission of Norman L. Eisen Pro Hac Vice., 27 APPLICATION for Admission of Stephen Jonas Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Abbe David Lowell, John P. Bolen, Stephen Allen Jonas, Norman Larry Eisen added appearing on behalf of Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

ORDER GRANTING 24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Abbe David Lowell. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 6/2/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(cnw) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 25 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to John P. Bolen. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 6/2/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(cnw) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 26 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Norman L. Eisen. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 6/2/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(cnw) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 27 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Stephen Jonas. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 6/2/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(cnw) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 31 Order on Application for Admission PHV, 28 Order on Application for Admission PHV, 30 Order on Application for Admission PHV, 29 Order on Application for Admission PHV, mailed to Stephen Jonas and Norman L. Eisen at Democracy Defenders Fund, 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 15180, Washington, DC 20003 and to John P. Bolen and Abbe David Lowell at Lowell & Associates, PLLC, 1250 H St NW, Ste 250, Washington, DC 20005. (cnw)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

MOTION for In Camera Review with Brief In Support by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bishop, James) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Submission to District Judge

Submission of 10 MOTION, 11 MOTION to Intervene, to District Judge William M. Ray II. (sll)

RESPONSE re 19 Reply Brief PETITIONER'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO QUASH filed by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Ghali, Kamal) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION for In Camera Review filed by Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. (Duffey, Michael) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION for In Camera Review filed by United States of America. (Bishop, James) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 7 Motion to Unseal and TERMINATING AS MOOT the Media Intervenors' 11 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 6/24/2026. (cnw) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Submission to District Judge

Submission of 32 MOTION for In Camera Review, to District Judge William M. Ray II. (sll)

ORDER GRANTING Fulton County's 1 Motion to Quash and DENYING the United States of America's 10 Cross-Motion to enforce grand jury subpoena. The Subpoena No. 2026R00350-1 is QUASHED and Fulton County is under no obligation to comply. Fulton County's 34 Request for access to materials in the 32 Motion is TERMINATED AS MOOT. The Clerk is DIRECTED TO TERMINATE this case. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 7/7/26. (jpa) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Civil Case Terminated. (jpa)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 37 Order on Motion to Quash,, Order on Motion for In Camera Review,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by United States of America. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. Transcript Order Form due on 8/20/2026 (Bishop, James) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Order, and Docket Sheet to USCA- 11th Circuit re: 38 Notice of Appeal. Appeal fees have been WAIVED. The court reporter is Geraldine Glover. The District Judge is William M. Ray, II. (pjm) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

USCA Acknowledgment of 38 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States of America. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 26-12769-A. (pjm) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

TRANSCRIPT Order Form (All necessary transcript(s) already on file) re: 38 Notice of Appeal. (Bishop, James) Modified on 8/20/2026 to update text (pjm). (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Notification of Transcript Filed in District Court re: 41 Transcript Order Form filed by United States of America. All transcripts for this request are now on file. (pjm) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

SEALED FILING (rlh) (rlh). (Entered: 09/10/2026)