Rodney Pierce v. North Carolina State Board of Elections
| RODNEY D. PIERCE and MOSES MATTHEWS |
| THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, ALAN HIRSCH, in his official capacity as Chair of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, JEFF CARMON, III, in his official capacity as Secretary of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, STACY "FOUR" EGGERS, IV, in his official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, KEVIN LEWIS, in his official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, SIOBHAN MILLEN, in her official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, PHILLIP E. BERGER, in his official capacity as President Pro Tem of the North Carolina Senate and TIMOTHY K. MOORE, in his official capacity as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives |
| ROY A. COOPER, III and JOSHUA STEIN |
| 24-1095 |
| January 26, 2024 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Civil Rights Voting |
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 Pierce v. North Carolina State Board of Elections
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| Filing 48 ORAL ARGUMENT (Video Conference) heard before the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson, III, Roger L. Gregory and Allison J. Rushing. Attorneys arguing case: Elisabeth S. Theodore for Appellants Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews and Mr. Phillip John Strach for Appellees Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. Courtroom Deputy: Naeemah Sims. [1001521896] [24-1095] MEO [Entered: 02/15/2024 10:49 AM] |
| Filing 47 NOTICE by North Carolina State Board of Elections, Alan Hirsch, Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy "Four" Eggers, IV, Kevin Lewis and Siobhan Millen that no brief will be filed. [1001520113] [24-1095] Terence Steed [Entered: 02/12/2024 03:10 PM] |
| Filing 46 ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. Counsel arguing: Phillip J. Strach. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. .. [1001519472] [24-1095] Phillip Strach [Entered: 02/09/2024 04:06 PM] |
| Filing 45 BRIEF by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001519247] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 02/09/2024 01:24 PM] |
| Filing 44 BRIEF by Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001519230] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 02/09/2024 01:05 PM] |
| Filing 43 Docket correction requested from Moses Matthews, Rodney D. Pierce and Phillip E. Berger, Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy "Four" Eggers, IV, Alan Hirsch, Kevin Lewis, Siobhan Millen, Timothy K. Moore and North Carolina State Board of Elections. Re: [ # 40 ] reply, [ # 41 ] reply. Access to reply , reply has been restricted to case participants. [1001519186] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 02/09/2024 12:35 PM] |
| Filing 42 ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. Counsel arguing: Elisabeth S. Theodore. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001519178] [24-1095] Elisabeth Theodore [Entered: 02/09/2024 12:31 PM] |
| Filing 41 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) REPLY by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews to [ # 34 ].. [1001518836] [24-1095] [ see reply brief filed at ecf entry #45 ]--[Edited 02/09/2024 by JSN] R. Jones [Entered: 02/08/2024 11:48 PM] |
| Filing 40 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) REPLY by Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore to [ # 35 ].[1001518830] [24-1095] [ see reply brief filed at ecf enty #44 ]--[Edited 02/09/2024 by JSN] Richard Raile [Entered: 02/08/2024 10:41 PM] |
| Filing 39 CASE CALENDARED for remote oral argument. Date: 02/15/2024. Session Starting Time: 9:30 am. Check-in Time: 9:00 am. Forms due within 1 calendar day. [1001518746] [24-1095]--[Edited 02/08/2024 by NRS] NRS [Entered: 02/08/2024 04:34 PM] |
| Filing 38 COURT ORDER filed scheduling oral argument. Argument Date or Session: 02/15/2024. Copies to all parties. [1001518732] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 02/08/2024 04:27 PM] |
Filing 37
ORDER filed granting Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 32 ]. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001516851] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 02/06/2024 01:27 PM]
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| Filing 36 JOINT APPENDIX by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001516245] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 02/05/2024 10:50 PM] |
| Filing 35 BRIEF by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001516244] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 02/05/2024 10:44 PM] |
| Filing 34 BRIEF by Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001516241] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 02/05/2024 09:45 PM] |
| Filing 33 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Roy A. Cooper, III and Joshua H. Stein. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001516214] [24-1095] Ryan Park [Entered: 02/05/2024 05:55 PM] |
| Filing 32 MOTION by Governor Roy A. Cooper, III and Attorney General Joshua H. Stein to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 02/05/2024 ecf. [1001516213] [24-1095] Ryan Park [Entered: 02/05/2024 05:52 PM] |
| Filing 31 BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001511860] Opening Brief and Appendix due 02/05/2024. Response Brief due 02/05/2024. Reply briefs due 02/08/2024. [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 01/29/2024 04:16 PM] |
| Filing 30 COURT ORDER filed granting Motion to expedite decision [ # 4 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001511853] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 01/29/2024 04:14 PM] |
| Filing 29 REPLY by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews to [ # 27 ], [ # 28 ].. [1001511528] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 01/29/2024 12:34 PM] |
| Filing 28 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy "Four" Eggers, IV, Alan Hirsch, Kevin Lewis, Siobhan Millen and North Carolina State Board of Elections to [ # 4 ], [ # 9 ]. [1001511438] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/29/2024 11:35 AM] |
| Filing 27 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore to [ # 4 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001511318] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:39 AM] |
| Filing 26 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Alexandra M. Bradley for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511283] [24-1095] Alexandra Bradley [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:17 AM] |
| Filing 25 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Cassie A. Holt for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511278] [24-1095] Cassie Holt [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:16 AM] |
| Filing 24 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Alyssa M. Riggins for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511276] [24-1095] Alyssa Riggins [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:13 AM] |
| Filing 23 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Thomas A. Farr for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511267] [24-1095] Thomas Farr [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:06 AM] |
| Filing 22 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Phillip J. Strach for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511266] [24-1095] Phillip Strach [Entered: 01/29/2024 10:04 AM] |
| Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Patrick T Lewis for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511234] [24-1095] Patrick Lewis [Entered: 01/29/2024 09:39 AM] |
| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Timothy K. Moore. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511214] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 01/29/2024 09:19 AM] |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Phillip E. Berger. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511212] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 01/29/2024 09:18 AM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Richard B. Raile for Phillip E. Berger and Timothy K. Moore. [1001511209] [24-1095] Richard Raile [Entered: 01/29/2024 09:18 AM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Terence Steed for Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy Four Eggers, IV, Alan Hirsch, Kevin Lewis, Siobhan Millen and North Carolina State Board of Elections. [1001511075] [24-1095] Terence Steed [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:29 PM] |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by North Carolina State Board of Elections. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511073] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:26 PM] |
| Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Siobhan Millen. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511072] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:25 PM] |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kevin Lewis. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511071] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:23 PM] |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Alan Hirsch. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511068] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:22 PM] |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Stacy "Four" Eggers, IV. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511067] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:20 PM] |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jeff Carmon, III. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001511065] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:19 PM] |
| Filing 10 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Mary Carla Babb for Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy Four Eggers, IV, Alan Hirsch, Kevin Lewis, Siobhan Millen and North Carolina State Board of Elections. [1001511064] [24-1095] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/26/2024 05:17 PM] |
| Filing 9 NOTICE ISSUED to Phillip E. Berger, Jeff Carmon, III, Stacy Eggers, IV, Alan Hirsch, Kevin Lewis, Siobhan Millen, Timothy K. Moore and North Carolina State Board of Elections requesting response to Motion to expedite decision [ # 4 ]. Response due: 01/29/2024 by noon.[1001510988].. [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 01/26/2024 04:10 PM] |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Moses Matthews. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001510980] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 01/26/2024 04:06 PM] |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rodney D. Pierce. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001510976] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 01/26/2024 04:04 PM] |
| Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Samuel Ferenc for Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. [1001510957] [24-1095] Samuel Ferenc [Entered: 01/26/2024 03:54 PM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Elisabeth Theodore for Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. [1001510953] [24-1095] Elisabeth Theodore [Entered: 01/26/2024 03:52 PM] |
| Filing 4 Emergency MOTION by Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews to expedite decision. Date and method of service: 01/26/2024 ecf. [1001510948] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 01/26/2024 03:48 PM] |
| Filing 3 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by R. Stanton Jones for Rodney D. Pierce and Moses Matthews. [1001510942] [24-1095] R. Jones [Entered: 01/26/2024 03:44 PM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 4:23-cv-00193-D-RN. [1001510755] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 01/26/2024 01:55 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 4:23-cv-00193-D-RN. Case manager: JeffNeal. [1001510749] [24-1095] JSN [Entered: 01/26/2024 01:54 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: RODNEY D. PIERCE | |
| Represented By: | Samuel Isaac Ferenc |
| Represented By: | R. Stanton Jones |
| Represented By: | Edwin M. Speas Jr. |
| Represented By: | Elisabeth S. Theodore |
| Represented By: | Samuel I. Ferenc |
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| Plaintiff: MOSES MATTHEWS | |
| Represented By: | Samuel Isaac Ferenc |
| Represented By: | R. Stanton Jones |
| Represented By: | Edwin M. Speas Jr. |
| Represented By: | Elisabeth S. Theodore |
| Represented By: | Samuel I. Ferenc |
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| Defendant: THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: ALAN HIRSCH, in his official capacity as Chair of the North Carolina State Board of Elections | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: JEFF CARMON, III, in his official capacity as Secretary of the North Carolina State Board of Elections | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: STACY "FOUR" EGGERS, IV, in his official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: KEVIN LEWIS, in his official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: SIOBHAN MILLEN, in her official capacity as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Defendant: PHILLIP E. BERGER, in his official capacity as President Pro Tem of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Alexandra Marie Bradley |
| Represented By: | Tyler Geoffrey Doyle |
| Represented By: | Thomas A. Farr |
| Represented By: | Cassie A. Holt |
| Represented By: | Rachel Palmer Hooper |
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| Represented By: | Patrick Thomas Lewis |
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| Represented By: | Trevor M. Stanley |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
| Represented By: | Phillip John Strach |
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| Defendant: TIMOTHY K. MOORE, in his official capacity as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Represented By: | Mary Carla Babb |
| Represented By: | Alexandra Marie Bradley |
| Represented By: | Tyler Geoffrey Doyle |
| Represented By: | Thomas A. Farr |
| Represented By: | Cassie A. Holt |
| Represented By: | Rachel Palmer Hooper |
| Represented By: | Benjamin D. Janacek |
| Represented By: | Patrick Thomas Lewis |
| Represented By: | Katherine Lea McKnight |
| Represented By: | Richard Bryan Raile |
| Represented By: | Alyssa Riggins |
| Represented By: | Trevor M. Stanley |
| Represented By: | Terence Steed |
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| Amicus curiae: ROY A. COOPER, III | |
| Represented By: | Ryan Y. Park |
| Represented By: | Mary Elizabeth Dato Reed |
| Represented By: | Lindsay Vance Smith |
| Represented By: | South A. Moore |
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