Dinner Table Action, et al v. Schneider, et al
| DINNER TABLE ACTION, FOR OUR FUTURE and ALEX TITCOMB |
| WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER, in the official capacity as Chairman of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, AARON M. FREY, in the official capacity as Attorney General of Maine, DAVID R. HASTINGS, III, in the official capacity as a Member of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, SARAH E. LECLAIRE, in the official capacity as a Member of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, DENNIS MARBLE, in the official capacity as a Member of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, BETH N. AHEARN, in the official capacity as a Member of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, EQUAL CITIZENS, CARA MCCORMICK, PETER MCCORMICK and RICHARD A. BENNETT |
| COMMON CAUSE, MAINERS FOR WORKING FAMILIES, DEMOS, ALBERT W. ALSCHULER, NORMAN LARRY EISEN, LAURENCE H. TRIBE, CHARLES BOUSTANY, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, ARNE CARLSON, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, TOM DASCHLE, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, BYRON DORGAN, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, RUSSELL FEINGOLD, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, RICHARD GEPHARDT, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, JIM GERLACH, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, DAN GLICKMAN, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, JIM GREENWOOD, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, PAUL W. HODES, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, BOB INGLIS, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, RON KIND, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, MEL LEVINE, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, JOHN MCKERNAN, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, CONNIE MORELLA, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, REID RIBBLE, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, TIM ROEMER, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, KAREN SHEPHERD, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, MARK UDALL, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, ZACH WAMP, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, TIM WIRTH, former Louisiana Republican Congressman, CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS, CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON, MARK CUBAN, REID HOFFMAN, STEVE JURVETSON, VIN RYAN, WILLIAM VON MUEFFLING and CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| 25-1705 |
| July 29, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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ORDER entered. Upon consideration, Attorneys Colleen E. Roh Sinzdak, Jessica C. Huang, and Samantha K. Ilagan's motion for leave to enter an appearance on behalf of Appellants Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick, and Richard A. Bennett in case no. 25-1706 is granted. Attorneys Roh Sinzdak, Huang, and Ilagan's notices of appearance are accepted for filing as of this date. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/16/2026 10:18 AM]
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| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 01/05/2026. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:48 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 01/05/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 01/21/2026 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:47 AM] |
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ORDER entered. The motion to withdraw Attorney William K. Lane, III as counsel for Movant Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America is denied as moot. Attorney Lane never entered an appearance in either case and consent of the court is not required. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/07/2026 01:11 PM]
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| CORRECTED ORDER* granting motion to extend time to file reply brief filed by Appellants William J. Schneider, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and Beth N. Ahearn in 25-1705, Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick in 25-1706. Reply brief due 01/30/2026 for Appellants William J. Schneider, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and Beth N. Ahearn in 25-1705, Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick in 25-1706. *Corrected order entered to amend text of the order. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/06/2026 01:20 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. [25-1705, 25-1706] (AGW) [Entered: 01/05/2026 05:21 PM] |
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ORDER entered. On December 29, 2025, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America filed a brief as amicus curiae. The brief is non-compliant because the caption on the front cover of the brief does not match the caption used by the court. See Fed. R. App. P. 29(a)(4) and 32(a)(2)(C). A corrected amicus brief must be filed no later than January 12, 2026 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:32 PM]
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ORDER granting motion to extend time to file reply brief filed by Appellants William J. Schneider, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and Beth N. Ahearn in 25-1705 . Reply brief due 01/30/2026 for appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider in 25-1705 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:15 PM]
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| MOTION for Attorney William K. Lane III to withdraw as counsel filed by Movant Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 01/02/2026. [25-1705, 25-1706] (AGW) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:06 PM] |
| ASSENTED TO MOTION to extend time to file reply brief filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider in 25-1705. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: Party selection was incomplete. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (JRB) [Entered: 12/31/2025 05:40 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of appellees' brief [ # 6774794-2 ] submitted by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SRS) [Entered: 01/06/2026 09:54 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. [25-1705, 25-1706] (AGW) [Entered: 12/29/2025 11:27 AM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America filed by Attorney Andrew G. Woodson. Served on 12/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (AGW) [Entered: 12/29/2025 11:18 AM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 12/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/29/2025 04:06 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus curiae brief [ # 6774492-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, and William von Mueffling. [25-1705, 25-1706] (DK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 03:52 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 12/22/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (YCC) [Entered: 12/24/2025 08:35 AM] |
| APPELLEES' BRIEF filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 12/22/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/31/2025 . Reply brief due 01/12/2026 for APPELLANTS Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble, William J. Schneider, Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick. [25-1705, 25-1706] (YCC) [Entered: 12/24/2025 08:32 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan and William von Mueffling in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 11/14/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/30/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/23/2025 08:08 AM] |
| BRIEF tendered by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (CMM) [Entered: 12/22/2025 08:19 AM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6769901-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. [25-1705, 25-1706] (NKR) [Entered: 12/17/2025 09:28 AM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus curiae brief [ # 6769288-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Campaign Legal Center in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SRS) [Entered: 12/12/2025 01:44 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus curiae brief [ # 6769296-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SRS) [Entered: 12/12/2025 01:30 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/04/2025 09:04 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 11/14/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/11/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/04/2025 09:02 AM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Campaign Legal Center in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/02/2025 11:29 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Campaign Legal Center in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/09/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/02/2025 11:26 AM] |
| NOTICE of unavailability of counsel filed by Attorney Neal Kumar Katyal for Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick in 25-1706. Served on 12/02/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/02/2025 01:01 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/09/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 12/02/2025 11:37 AM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6767517-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Center for American Progress. [25-1705, 25-1706] (DK) [Entered: 11/28/2025 12:42 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Center for American Progress in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/24/2025 04:01 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Center for American Progress in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/01/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/24/2025 04:00 AM] |
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ORDER entered. No objections having been filed, The Center for American Progress' motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the defendants-appellants is granted, and the brief is accepted for filing this day. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:57 AM]
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| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6766596-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Charles Boustany, Arne Carlson, Tom Daschle, Byron Dorgan, Russell Feingold, Richard Gephardt, Jim Gerlach, Dan Glickman, Jim Greenwood, Paul W. Hodes, Bob Inglis, Ron Kind, Mel Levine, John McKernan, Connie Morella, Reid Ribble, Claudine Schneider, Christopher Shays, Karen Shepherd, Olympia J. Snowe, Mark Udall, Zach Wamp, and Tim Wirth. [25-1705, 25-1706] (DK) [Entered: 11/28/2025 03:11 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6765750-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Mainers For Working Families. [25-1705, 25-1706] (DK) [Entered: 11/28/2025 03:13 PM] |
| AMICI CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Charles Boustany, Arne Carlson, Tom Daschle, Byron Dorgan, Russell Feingold, Richard Gephardt, Jim Gerlach, Dan Glickman, Jim Greenwood, Paul W. Hodes, Bob Inglis, Ron Kind, Mel Levine, John McKernan, Connie Morella, Reid Ribble, Claudine Schneider, Christopher Shays, Karen Shepherd, Olympia J. Snowe, Mark Udall, Zach Wamp and Tim Wirth in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/26/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/19/2025 02:20 PM] |
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ORDER entered. Upon consideration, Movants Former Members of Congress and Former Governors' motion to file an oversized amicus brief containing up to 6,752 words is granted. The tendered amicus brief is accepted for filing as of this date. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/19/2025 02:09 PM]
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| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Mainers For Working Families in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/17/2025 03:36 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Mainers For Working Families in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/24/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/17/2025 03:35 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Mainers For Working Families in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/14/2025 06:05 AM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Campaign Legal Center in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/14/2025 05:28 AM] |
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ORDER entered. On October 29, 2025, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a brief as amicus curiae. The brief is non-compliant because the caption on the front cover of the brief does not match the caption used by the court. See Fed. R. App. P. 29(a)(4) and 32(a)(2)(C). A corrected amicus brief must be filed no later than November 21, 2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/14/2025 05:59 AM]
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| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Center for American Progress in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:26 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SM) [Entered: 11/14/2025 10:49 AM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, and Reid Hoffman. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SJD) [Entered: 11/14/2025 10:54 AM] |
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ORDER entered. On October 29, 2025, Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, and Reid Hoffman filed a brief as amici curiae. The brief is non-compliant because the caption on the front cover of the brief does not match the caption used by the court. See Fed. R. App. P. 29(a)(4) and 32(a)(2)(C). In addition, Attorney Samuel Jacob Davis must file an appearance form required by 1st Cir. R. 12.0(a) and 46.0(a)(2). A corrected amicus brief must be filed no later than November 20, 2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/13/2025 04:50 PM]
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| NINE (9) paper copies of amici brief [ # 6763003-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Albert W. Alschuler, Norman Larry Eisen and Laurence H. Tribe in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SRS) [Entered: 11/13/2025 11:11 AM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amici brief [ # 6762992-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Common Cause and Demos in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SRS) [Entered: 11/07/2025 10:40 AM] |
| MOTION for leave to file oversized amicus curiae brief in support of Appellant filed by Movant(s) Former Members of Congress and Former Governors. Served on 11/05/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (ENB) [Entered: 11/05/2025 03:49 PM] |
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ORDER entered. Upon consideration, the motion to withdraw Attorney Joshua D. Dunlap as counsel for Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future, and Alex Titcomb is granted. Attorney Dunlap is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record, and Appellees will continue to be represented by the remaining counsel of record. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/05/2025 03:06 PM]
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| MOTION for Attorney Joshua D. Dunlap to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 11/05/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (EJW) [Entered: 11/05/2025 02:28 PM] |
| AMICI CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Albert W. Alschuler, Norman Larry Eisen and Laurence H. Tribe in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/12/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/04/2025 03:56 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amici Curiae Common Cause and Demos in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/04/2025 03:48 PM] |
| AMICI CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Common Cause and Demos in 25-1705, 25-1706 in support of Appellants. Served on 10/29/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/12/2025 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 11/04/2025 03:42 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, Reid Hoffman filed by Attorney Ruth Greenwood. Served on 10/31/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (RMG) [Entered: 10/31/2025 10:17 AM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) ALBERT ALSCHULER, LAURENCE TRIBE, AND NORMAN EISEN filed by Attorney Jason Harrow. Served on 10/30/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (JSH) [Entered: 10/30/2025 03:21 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, Reid Hoffman filed by Attorney Ruth Greenwood. Served on 10/30/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: The signature on the document does not match the name of the ECF filer under whose login and password the document was filed. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, BY 11/03/2025. (SJD) [Entered: 10/30/2025 03:14 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, Reid Hoffman filed by Attorney Samuel Jacob Davis. Served on 10/30/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SJD) [Entered: 10/30/2025 03:13 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movants Common Cause and D mos in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 10/30/2025 02:22 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) DEMOS AND COMMON CAUSE filed by Attorney Jonah M. Knobler. Served on 10/30/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (JMK) [Entered: 10/30/2025 11:44 AM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law filed by Attorney Robert G. Jones. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705] (RGJ) [Entered: 10/29/2025 06:12 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) The Center for American Progress filed by Attorney Thomas H. Moore. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] (THM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 05:05 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 12:46 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Former Members of Congress and Former Governors filed by Attorney Evan Bianchi. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] (ENB) [Entered: 10/29/2025 01:00 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed by Attorney Stuart McPhail. Served on 10/22/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 01:00 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by ALBERT ALSCHULER, LAURENCE TRIBE, AND NORMAN EISEN. [25-1705, 25-1706] (JSH) [Entered: 10/29/2025 01:08 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by DEMOS AND COMMON CAUSE. [25-1705, 25-1706] (JMK) [Entered: 10/29/2025 03:12 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Mainers For Working Families in 25-1705, 25-1706. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: The ECF filer did not select the option that best describes the document. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (CMH) [Entered: 10/29/2025 03:37 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Former Members of Congress and Former Governors. [25-1706, 25-1705] (ENB) [Entered: 10/29/2025 06:36 PM] |
| MOTION for leave to file amicus curiae brief in support of Appellant filed by Movant(s) The Center for American Progress. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] (THM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 05:28 PM] |
| RESPONSE filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706 to Movant The Center for American Progress's motion for leave to file amicus curiae brief [ # 6761610-2 ]. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (CMM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 06:10 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Mark Cuban, William von Mueffling, Steve Jurvetson, Vin Ryan, and Reid Hoffman. [25-1705, 25-1706] (SJD) [Entered: 10/29/2025 08:49 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Campaign Legal Center. [25-1705, 25-1706] (MPM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 10:33 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Campaign Legal Center filed by Attorney Megan P. McAllen. Served on 10/29/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (MPM) [Entered: 10/29/2025 11:03 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. [25-1705, 25-1706] (RGJ) [Entered: 10/29/2025 11:11 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of appellants' brief [ # 6760185-2 ] submitted by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble, and William J. Schneider. [25-1705] (DK) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:43 AM] |
| FIVE (5) paper copies of appendix [ # 6760192-2 ] submitted by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble, and William J. Schneider. [25-1705] (DK) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:44 AM] |
| REPLY filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, Alex Titcomb and For Our Future in 25-1706, 25-1705 to response [ # 6759880-2 ]. Served on 10/27/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] (CMM) [Entered: 10/27/2025 09:20 AM] |
| ASSENTED TO MOTION to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/24/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (CMM) [Entered: 10/24/2025 12:27 PM] |
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ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb. Brief due 12/22/2025 for appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 10/24/2025 12:48 PM]
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| BRIEFING schedule updated. Brief due 11/21/2025 for appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 10/23/2025 03:29 PM] |
| APPENDIX filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. Served on 10/22/2025. Five paper copies of the electronically filed appendix must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/30/2025 [25-1705] (YCC) [Entered: 10/23/2025 03:12 PM] |
| APPELLANTS' BRIEF filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. Served on 10/22/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/30/2025 . [25-1705] (YCC) [Entered: 10/23/2025 02:59 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action and For Our Future in 25-1705, 25-1706. Served on 10/23/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] (CMM) [Entered: 10/23/2025 10:22 AM] |
| BRIEF tendered by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. [25-1705] (JRB) [Entered: 10/22/2025 06:09 PM] |
| APPENDIX tendered by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. Served on 10/22/2025. [25-1705] (JRB) [Entered: 10/22/2025 06:06 PM] |
| MOTION to dismiss case 25-1706 filed by Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb in 25-1706, 25-1705. Served on 10/12/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (CMM) [Entered: 10/12/2025 05:40 PM] |
| MOTION to extend time to file brief and appendix filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider in 25-1705. Served on 09/03/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: Document should have been filed in additional case 25-1706. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (JRB) [Entered: 09/03/2025 03:08 PM] |
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ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief and appendix filed by Appellants William J. Schneider, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and Beth N. Ahearn in 25-1705 . Brief and Appendix due 10/22/2025 for Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:49 PM]
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| NOTICE issued. The following attorneys have failed to register for an appellate ECF account and will no longer receive notice of court issued documents in this case: Caleb P. Burns for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Adam R. Cote for Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett, Ashley Elisabeth Eiler for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, William K. Lane, III for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Ezra P. Louvis for Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett and Sage Snider for Mainers For Working Families. [25-1705] (GB) [Entered: 08/28/2025 07:54 AM] |
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ORDER granting motion to extend time to file BRIEF AND APPENDIX filed by Appellants Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett in 25-1706 . Brief and Appendix due 10/22/2025 for appellants Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick in 25-1706 . [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:24 AM]
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| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb filed by Attorney Eric J. Wycoff. Served on 08/25/2025. [25-1705] (EJW) [Entered: 08/25/2025 02:38 PM] |
| MOTION to extend time to file BRIEF AND APPENDIX filed by Appellants Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett in 25-1706. Served on 08/15/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] CLERK'S NOTE: Relief selection was incorrect and/or incomplete. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (NKK) [Entered: 08/15/2025 12:01 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Mainers For Working Families filed by Attorney Courtney Hostetler. Served on 08/13/2025. [25-1706, 25-1705] (CMH) [Entered: 08/13/2025 02:40 PM] |
| BRIEFING schedule set. Brief and Appendix due 09/22/2025 for appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble, William J. Schneider, Richard A. Bennett, Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick and Peter McCormick. Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 31(a), appellee's brief will be due 30 days following service of appellant's brief and appellant's reply brief will be due 21 days following service of appellee's brief. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 08/13/2025 01:44 PM] |
| NOTICE issued. After 08/27/2025, the following attorneys will no longer receive notice of court issued documents in this case unless they register for an appellate ECF account: Caleb P. Burns for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Adam R. Cote for Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett, Ashley Elisabeth Eiler for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Nola B. Heller for Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett, William K. Lane, III for Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Ezra P. Louvis for Equal Citizens, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Richard A. Bennett and Sage Snider for Mainers For Working Families. [25-1705] (GB) [Entered: 08/13/2025 04:01 AM] |
| DOCKETING statement filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705] (JRB) [Entered: 08/12/2025 12:40 PM] |
| TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider indicating transcripts are not necessary for this appeal. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705] (JRB) [Entered: 08/12/2025 12:33 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Beth N. Ahearn, Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider filed by Attorney Jonathan R. Bolton. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705] (JRB) [Entered: 08/12/2025 12:30 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Not Parties Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens in 25-1705, Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens in 25-1706 filed by Attorney Neal Kumar Katyal. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE ADDITIONAL CASE 25-1705. Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens are the only responsible filing parties in 25-1706, NOT 25-1705. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, by 08/15/2025. The new document should include the correct case number and short caption in 25-1706 only. (NKK) [Entered: 08/12/2025 03:27 PM] |
| TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Not Parties Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens in 25-1705, Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens in 25-1706 indicating transcripts are not necessary for this appeal. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE ADDITIONAL CASE 25-1705. Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens are the only responsible filing parties in 25-1706, NOT 25-1705. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, by 08/15/2025. The new document should include the correct case number and short caption in 25-1706 only. (NKK) [Entered: 08/12/2025 03:30 PM] |
| DOCKETING statement filed by Not Parties Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick, Equal Citizens and Richard A. Bennett in 25-1705, Appellants Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick, Equal Citizens and Richard A. Bennett in 25-1706. Served on 08/12/2025. [25-1705, 25-1706] CLERK'S NOTE: DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE ADDITIONAL CASE 25-1705. Appellants Richard A. Bennett, Cara McCormick, Peter McCormick and Equal Citizens are the only responsible filing parties in 25-1706, NOT 25-1705. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, by 08/15/2025. The new document should include the correct case number and short caption in 25-1706 only. (NKK) [Entered: 08/12/2025 03:32 PM] |
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ORDER entered. Appeal Nos. 25-1705 and 25-1706 are consolidated for purposes of briefing and oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 3(b)(2). The parties are directed to use the above caption on all future filings related to these cases. [25-1705, 25-1706] (GB) [Entered: 08/04/2025 01:26 PM]
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| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Dinner Table Action, For Our Future and Alex Titcomb filed by Attorney Charles M. Miller. Served on 07/30/2025. [25-1705] (CMM) [Entered: 07/30/2025 03:06 PM] |
| CIVIL CASE docketed. Notice of appeal (doc. #76) filed by Appellants Aaron M. Frey, David R. Hastings, III, Sarah E. LeClaire, Dennis Marble and William J. Schneider. Appearance form, Docketing Statement, and Transcript Report/Order form due 08/12/2025 . [25-1705] (DO) [Entered: 07/29/2025 10:27 AM] |
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