Case: Red Wine & Blue v. LaRose

Red Wine & Blue et al. v. LaRose et al.

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $ 405.00, Receipt number AOHNDC-13256517. Filed by Red Wine & Blue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Letter regarding Notice of Noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act, # 2 Exhibit B - Letter regarding National Voter Registration Act, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Colombo, J.) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Letter regarding Notice of Noncompliance with the National Voter Reg

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2 Exhibit B - Letter regarding National Voter Registration Act

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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Magistrate Consent Form issued. Summons not provided and was not issued. (B,Ch) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr assigned to case. (B,Ch)

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (B,Ch)

First Praecipe for issuance of Original Summons to Defendants filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons 1, # 2 Proposed Summons 2)(Colombo, J.) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Original Summons issued to counsel for service upon Frank LaRose and Charles L. Norman. (R,EM) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Return of Service by personal service execute upon Frank LaRose on 8/28/2025, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Related document(s) 4 ) (Colombo, J.) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Return of Service by personal service executed upon Charles L. Norman on 8/28/2025, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Related document(s) 4 ) (Colombo, J.) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Attorney Appearance by Ann Yackshaw filed by Ann Yackshaw on behalf of Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Attorney Appearance by Stephen P. Tabatowski filed by Stephen P. Tabatowski on behalf of Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Tabatowski, Stephen) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Attorney Appearance by Gregory A. Rustico filed by Gregory A. Rustico on behalf of Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Rustico, Gregory) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Motion for attorney Joshua C. Abbuhl to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 120, filed by Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, Red Wine & Blue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate from Court)(Colombo, J.) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Motion for attorney Qizhou Ge to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 121, filed by Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, Red Wine & Blue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate from Court)(Colombo, J.) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Motion for attorney Ben Stafford to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 122, filed by Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, Red Wine & Blue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate from Court)(Colombo, J.) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Supplement - Updated Certificate of Good Standing to 12 Motion for attorney Ben Stafford to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by All Plaintiffs. (Colombo, J.) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice AND Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Ben Stafford for Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans and Red Wine & Blue. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 12). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/4/2025.(R,Sh)

Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorneys Joshua C Abbuhl and Qizhou Ge, for Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans and Red Wine & Blue. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 10, 11 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/4/2025.(R,Sh)

Order [non-document] granting Plaintiff's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Ben Stafford for Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans and Red Wine & Blue. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 12 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/4/2025.(R,Sh)

Financial Transaction in the amount of $120.00 received for motion to appear pro hac vice by attorney Joshua C. Abbuhl, Receipt # 160164 Related document(s) 10 . (B,Ch)

Financial Transaction in the amount of $120.00 received for motion to appear pro hac vice by attorney Qizhou Ge, Receipt # 160166 Related document(s) 11 . (B,Ch)

Financial Transaction in the amount of $120.00 received for motion to appear pro hac vice by attorney Ben Stafford, Receipt # 160167 Related document(s) 12 . (B,Ch)

Financial Transaction in the amount of $120.00 received for motion to appear pro hac vice by attorney Ben Stafford, Receipt # 160167 Related document(s)12. (B,Ch)

Answer to 1 Complaint, filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Acceptable Documents List, Compliant DL-ID Card, # 2 Exhibit 2, Acceptable Documents List, Standard DL-ID Card)(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Partial Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Equality State Policy Center v. Gray)(Yackshaw, Ann). AddedMotion for judgment on the pleadings on 10/6/2025 (R,EM). Modified on 10/6/2025 (R,EM). (Entered: 09/18/2025)

1 Exhibit A, Equality State Policy Center v. Gray

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Motion for attorney Gilbert C. Dickey to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120.00, receipt number 160400, filed by Intervenor Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Envelope)(B,Ch) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Motion to intervene as a party filed by Proposed Intervenor Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Answer)(B,Ch) Modified on 9/24/2025 (R,Sh). (Entered: 09/24/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Republican National Committee. (B,Ch) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Motion for attorney William Bock, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 160416, filed by Movant Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Envelope). (H,Ch) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Motion for attorney Thomas R. McCarthy to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 160417, filed by Movant Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Envelope). (H,Ch) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Motion for attorney Conor D. Woodfin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120.00, receipt number 160435, filed by Movant Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Envelope)(B,Ch) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice AND Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice AND Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order [non-document] granting Movant's Motions for appearance pro hac vice by attorneys Gilbert C. Dickey, William Bock, IV, and Thomas R. McCarthy for Republican National Committee. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 16, 19, 20 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/25/2025.(R,Sh)

Order [non-document] granting Movant's Motions for appearance pro hac vice by attorneys Gilbert C. Dickey, William Bock, IV, and Thomas R. McCarthy for Republican National Committee. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 16, 19, 20). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/25/2025.(R,Sh)

Copy of NEF of Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac mailed to Gilbert Dickey and William Bock, IV at Consovoy McCarthy, Ste. 700 1600 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 on 9/25/2025. (R,Sh)

Attorney Appearance by Stacey Hauff filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order [non-document] granting Movant's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Conor D. Woodfin for Republican National Committee. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 21 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/26/2025.(R,Sh)

Order [non-document] granting Movant's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Conor D. Woodfin for Republican National Committee. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 21). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/26/2025.(R,Sh)

Opposition to 17 Motion to intervene as a party filed by All Plaintiffs. (Colombo, J.) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

Reply in support of 17 Motion to intervene as a party filed by Republican National Committee. (McCarthy, Thomas) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

Opposition to 15 Combined Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Partial Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hauff, Stacey) Modified on 10/21/2025 (R,EM). (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Reply in support of 15 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Partial Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Order denying Movant Republican National Committee's Motion to Intervene as a Party. (Related Doc # 17 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 11/20/2025.(R,Sh) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - S.B. 293)(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A - S.B. 293

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Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, Red Wine & Blue. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Laura Mullen, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Norman Wernet, # 4 Exhibit Ohio Voter Registration and Information Update Form (Form 4010, 02/2026), # 5 Exhibit National Mail Voter Registration Form (Federal Form) (OMB Control No. 3265-0015), # 6 Exhibit U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Election Administration and Voting Survey 2024 Comprehensive Report (2024 EAVS Report), # 7 Exhibit Screenshot of Ohio Secretary of State Election Database (retrieved April 22, 2026), # 8 Exhibit Nick Evans, Ohio Sec. of State LaRose flagged more than 520 cases of noncitizen voter fraud. Only one was legit., Ohio Cap. J. (Sep. 27, 2023), # 9 Exhibit Jo Ingles, LaRose wants action on possible voter fraud cases. Prosecutors say they havent for a reason., Statehouse News Bureau (Sep. 13, 2024), # 10 Exhibit Sarah Donaldson, It doesnt say were the police. LaRose bristles with prosecutors over election law cases, Statehouse News Bureau (Sep. 17, 2024), # 11 Exhibit Press Release, Grand Juries Indict 6 for Illegal Voting, Ohio Atty Gen. (Oct. 22, 2024), # 12 Exhibit Nick Evans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces six voter fraud indictments two weeks from Election Day, Ohio Cap. J. (Oct. 23, 2024), # 13 Exhibit Jo Ingles, Heres a real fact on required REAL ID: some Ohioans may not need one after all, Statehouse News Bureau (Apr. 14, 2025), # 14 Exhibit Stephen Richer, Trumps Claims About Noncitizens Voting Are False. We Can Prove It., Cato.org (Feb. 5, 2026), # 15 Exhibit Jillian Andres Rothschild et al., Who Lacks ID in America Today? An Exploration of Voter ID Access, Barriers, and Knowledge, Univ. of Md. Ctr. for Democracy & Civic Engagement (June 2024), # 16 Exhibit Only one-third of Americans have a valid US passport, YouGov.com (survey conducted Apr. 10-13, 2021), # 17 Exhibit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Drivers License Renewals, https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-renewal-current.aspx (accessed Apr. 28, 2026), # 18 Exhibit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Types of Cards, https://ww.bmv.ohio.gov/dl- real-id.aspx (accessed Apr. 28, 2026), # 19 Exhibit Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-1-21 (eff. Feb. 1, 2008), # 20 Exhibit Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-1-21 (eff. Oct. 8, 2009))(Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

1 Brief in Support Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminar

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2 Affidavit Declaration of Laura Mullen

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3 Affidavit Declaration of Norman Wernet

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4 Exhibit Ohio Voter Registration and Information Update Form (Form 4010, 02/2026)

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5 Exhibit National Mail Voter Registration Form (Federal Form) (OMB Control No. 32

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6 Exhibit U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Election Administration and Voting

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7 Exhibit Screenshot of Ohio Secretary of State Election Database (retrieved April

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8 Exhibit Nick Evans, Ohio Sec. of State LaRose flagged more than 520 cases of non

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9 Exhibit Jo Ingles, LaRose wants action on possible voter fraud cases. Prosecutor

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10 Exhibit Sarah Donaldson, It doesnt say were the police. LaRose bristles with pro

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11 Exhibit Press Release, Grand Juries Indict 6 for Illegal Voting, Ohio Atty Gen.

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12 Exhibit Nick Evans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces six voter fraud in

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13 Exhibit Jo Ingles, Heres a real fact on required REAL ID: some Ohioans may not n

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14 Exhibit Stephen Richer, Trumps Claims About Noncitizens Voting Are False. We Can

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15 Exhibit Jillian Andres Rothschild et al., Who Lacks ID in America Today? An Expl

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16 Exhibit Only one-third of Americans have a valid US passport, YouGov.com (survey

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17 Exhibit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Drivers License Renewals, https://www.bmv

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18 Exhibit Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Types of Cards, https://ww.bmv.ohio.gov/d

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19 Exhibit Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-1-21 (eff. Feb. 1, 2008)

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20 Exhibit Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-1-21 (eff. Oct. 8, 2009)

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Request for Status Conference filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

Order. Pending before the court is Defendants' request for a Status Conference, (ECF No. 30 ). The request is granted. Defendants' time to file a response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be held in abeyance. However, Defendants shall file a document with the court indicating the nature and extent of discovery it contemplates is necessary to respond to the Motion. Thereafter, Plaintiffs shall file their response. A Telephone Status Conference is set for 6/2/2026 at 03:30 PM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. (Dial-in information will be issued separately). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 5/8/2026. (R,Sh) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Position Statement on Discovery Briefing and Motion to stay filed by All Defendants. (Yackshaw, Ann) Added Motion to stay on 5/27/2026 (R,EM). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

Position Statement re: Case Management Conference Agenda filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Plaintiffs' Opp'n to Mtn for Stay)Related document(s) 31, 32 .(Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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Order: Upon review of the parties' position statements, and in recognition of the October 5, 2026, voter registration deadline for the 2026 general election, the court denies Defendants' request to stay preliminary injunction proceedings. Defendants shall file any opposition to the Preliminary Injunction Motion by June 4, 2026, and Plaintiffs shall file any Reply by June 11, 2026. The court will hear oral arguments on the Preliminary Injunction Motion, including those related to Plaintiffs' substantial likelihood of standing, on June 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19A. If necessary, the Hearing will continue on June 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Ahead of the Hearing, the parties shall confer regarding witnesses and exhibits and stipulate to those being offered where possible. By June 19, 2026, the parties shall exchange exhibits with each other and provide copies to the court. Additionally, by June 19, 2026, the parties will notify each other and the court of the witnesses that they intend to call and the expected duration of testimony. If the court determines after the Hearing that limited discovery is necessary to rule on the Preliminary Injunction Motion, it will allow the parties to supplement their briefings. In light of the aforementioned briefing and hearing schedule, the court cancels the June 2, 2026 Status Conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 5/27/2026. (H,Ch) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

Opposition to 29 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Sydney King and Exhibits A-1 - A-7)(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Attorney Appearance by Brodi J. Conover filed on behalf of Honest Elections Project. (Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Honest Elections Project. (Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Motion for leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants Frank LaRose and Charles L. Norman filed by Amicus Curiae Honest Elections Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief)(Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief

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Unopposed Motion for leave to file amicus brief in support of defendants filed by Movant Republican National Committee. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support Amicus Brief)(McCarthy, Thomas) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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Motion for attorney Jason Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13712046, filed by Movant Honest Elections Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Jason Torchinsky)(Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Motion for attorney Alexander Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13712124, filed by Movant Honest Elections Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Alexander Lee)(Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Order granting Movants' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants Frank LaRose and Charles L. Norman (Related Doc # 38 ) and Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants (Related Doc # 39 ). It appears the proposed amicus briefs are timely and useful. This ruling extends to briefing only, and not to participation in the hearing before the court on the Preliminary Injunction Motion. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/5/2026. (R,Sh) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Motion for attorney Andrew Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13713116, filed by Movant Honest Elections Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Andrew Wilson)(Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Supplement to 40 Motion for attorney Jason Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Exhibit A - Declaration of Jason Torchinsky in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, filed by Honest Elections Project. (Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Supplement to 41 Motion for attorney Alexander Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Exhibit A - Declaration of Alexander Lee in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, filed by Honest Elections Project. (Conover, Brodi) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice AND Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice AND Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order [non-document] granting Movant Honest Elections Project's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Andrew Wilson, Jason B. Torchinsky and Alexander Lee for Honest Elections Project. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 40, 41, and 43 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/8/2026. (R,Sh)

Attorney Appearance by Andrew D. McCartney filed by on behalf of The America First Policy Institute. (McCartney, Andrew) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Motion for attorney Isaac A. Loring to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13721186, filed by Movant The America First Policy Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Isaac A. Loring in Support of Pro Hac Vice Motion)(McCartney, Andrew) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Motion for leave to file amicus brief in support of Defendants filed by Movant The America First Policy Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief by the America First Policy Institute)(McCartney, Andrew) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

1 Exhibit Amicus Brief by the America First Policy Institute

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Reply in support of 29 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Peggy Dutcher (Ex. 20), # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Gianina Fazio (Ex. 21))(Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

1 Affidavit Declaration of Peggy Dutcher (Ex. 20)

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2 Affidavit Declaration of Gianina Fazio (Ex. 21)

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Motion for leave to file Statement of Interest filed by Movant United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Statement of Interest, # 3 Proposed Order)(Hauenschild, Jonathon) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

1 Brief in Support

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3 Proposed Order

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Attorney Appearance by Jonathon P. Hauenschild filed by on behalf of United States of America. (Hauenschild, Jonathon) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Order denying Movant America First Policy Institute's Motion for Leave to File (Related Doc # 48 ) and denying the United States of America's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Statement of Interest (Related Doc # 50 ).. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/16/2026. (R,Sh) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Order [non-document] denying Movant America First Policy Institute's Motion for appearance pro hac vice by Isaac A. Loring (Related Doc # 47 ), in light of the court's ruling denying its Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Related document 52 . Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 6/16/2026.(R,Sh)

Joint Notice Regarding Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) 34 .(Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr.Oral Argument regarding Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 30 was held on 6/25/2026. Witness testimony of Margaret Dutcher was taken. All exhibits were stipulated to and admitted as set forth on the record. The court overruled objections to the declarations offered in Plaintiff's reply, but provided an opportunity for Defendants to examine witnesses at the hearing, if they so desired. Order shall issue. (Court Reporter: George Staiduhar.)Time: 4 hours. (R,Sh)

Non-Appeal Transcript Order Form for proceedings held on June 25, 2026 before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr., Court Reporter: George Staiduhar. Requested completion date: July 14, 2026 filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hauff, Stacey) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Transcript of Preliminary Injunction, testimony and oral argument, held on June 25th, 2006 before Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr.. To obtain a bound copy of this transcript please contact court reporter George J. Staiduhar at (216) 357-7128. [136 pages] 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. Parties requesting that privacy information be redacted must file a notice of intent to redact with the court by 7/16/2026. Redaction Request due 7/30/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/10/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/7/2026. Related document(s) 54 . (S,G) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Supplement to Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Partial Motion for judgment on the pleadings - Notice of Supplemental Authority, filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. Related document(s) 15 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Opinion filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit)(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Order granting Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Related Doc # 29 ). Defendants, their agents, and their successors are hereby enjoined from relying on House Bill 54's amendment to Ohio Revised Code § 3503.11(A)( 1) to require any driver's license applicant, first issuance or renewal, to produce documentary proof of citizenship before offering the opportunity to register to vote. This includes driver's license applicants who are ultimately unsuccess ful in obtaining a driver's license for lack of sufficient documents under Ohio's licensing requirements. It does not include driver's license applicants who indicate in Column A of BMV Form 5745 that they are a U.S. National, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident, or those driver's license applicants whootherwise present information showing they are noncitizens. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/25/2026.(R,Sh)

Expedited/Daily Non-Appeal Transcript Order Form for proceedings held on 6/25/2026 before District Judge Oliver, Court Reporter: George Staiduhar. Requested completion date: Copy request (daily, on or before 8/26/2026), filed by All Defendants. (N,SE) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Motion to stay Pending Appeal filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. Related document(s) 57 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Sydney King)(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Sydney King

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Order

Order [non-document]. If Plaintiffs intend to file a response to Defendants' Motion to Stay Pending Appeal, (ECF No. 59 ), they should file no later than 9/3/2026. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/27/2026. (R,Sh)

Opposition to 59 Motion to Stay Pending Appeal filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hauff, Stacey) Modified on 9/14/2026 (R,EM). (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Reply in support of 59 Motion to Stay Pending Appeal filed by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. (Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals from the 57 Order, by Frank LaRose, Charles L. Norman. Filing fee $605.00 paid, receipt number AOHNDC-13867257. (Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Order denying Defendants' Motion for Stay Pending Appeal (ECF No. 59 ). Defendants shall comply with the Preliminary Injunction Order (ECF No. 57 ) forthwith. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/9/2026. (R,Sh) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Acknowledgment from the USCA for Sixth Circuit of receipt of 62 Notice of Appeal (USCA# 26-3813). Date filed in USCA 9/8/2026. (F,AW)

Order. On August 25, 2026, the court issued an Order granting Plaintiffs Red Wine & Blue and Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans' Preliminary Injunction Motion (ECF No. 57 ) and enjoining enforcement of Ohio Revised Code § 3503.11(A)(1), as amended by House Bill 54. Shortly thereafter, Defendants Frank LaRose, in his official capacity as Ohio Secretary of State, andCharles L. Norman, in his official capacity as Ohio's Registrar of Motor Vehicles, filed a Motion for Stay Pending Appeal (ECF No. 59 ) on August 26, 2026. The court denied Defendants' Motion to Stay on September 9, 2026, and directed Defendants to comply with the Preliminary Injunction Order forthwith.With Ohio's voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election quickly approaching, the court hereby orders Defendants to file a Status Report with the court by September 23, 2026, updating the court as to their compliance with the Injunction Order. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/21/2026. (R,Sh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Status Report filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Sydney King with Exhibits)Related document(s) 64 .(Yackshaw, Ann) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Sydney King with Exhibits

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Order. In light of the Sixth Circuit's stay of the Injunction Order and the pending appeal of the Injunction Order, the court sets a telephone status conference with counsel for the parties for October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. During the call, the parties should be prepared to discuss how the case should proceed while the Injunction Order is on appeal. Additionally, Defendants should confirm if they wish to reassert the Combined Motion to Dismiss and Partial Motion for Judgmen t on the Pleadings and whether further briefing is needed. Thus, for the foregoing reasons, the court denies Defendants' Combined Motion to Dismiss and Partial Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (ECF No. 15 ) without prejudice. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/25/2026. (R,Sh)

Minute Order of Status Conference held on 10/15/2026. On 10/15/2026, at 11:00 a.m., the court held a telephonic status conference on the record with counsel for the parties in the above-captioned case to discuss how the case should proceed while the Injunction Order. The court grants Plaintiff's motion and stays the proceedings in this court pending the Sixth Circuit's ruling on the Injunction Order. Either Plaintiffs or Defendants shall notify the court when a hearing date is set in the appeal. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/16/2026. Time: 30 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 10/16/2026)