Jefferson Griffin v. Allison Riggs
| JEFFERSON GRIFFIN |
| ALLISON JEAN RIGGS |
| NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY, BIPARTISAN FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA, HONEST ELECTIONS PROJECT and RESTORING INTEGRITY AND TRUST IN ELECTIONS |
| 25-1024 |
| January 7, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Civil Rights Voting |
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| Filing 129 MANDATE ISSUED UPON ENTRY OF ORDER/ JUDGMENT. Referencing: [ # 123 ] Judgment Order , [ # 122 ] unpublished per curiam Opinion. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00724-M-RN. Date of order/judgment disposing of case: February 4, 2025. [1001721210] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/14/2025 10:42 AM] |
| Filing 128 COURT ORDER filed granting Motion to issue mandate forthwith [ # 124 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001721206] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/14/2025 10:41 AM] |
| Filing 127 REPLY by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018, 25-1020 to response [ # 126 ].. [1001720373] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] Terence Steed [Entered: 02/13/2025 09:12 AM] |
| Filing 126 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024 to notice requesting response [ # 125 ], Motion to issue mandate forthwith [ # 124 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001720254] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 02/12/2025 04:31 PM] |
| Filing 125 NOTICE ISSUED to Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024 requesting response to Motion to issue mandate forthwith [ # 124 ]. Response due: By 5:00 pm on 02/12/2025[1001719457]. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/11/2025 01:04 PM] |
| Filing 124 MOTION by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1020 to issue mandate forthwith. Date and method of service: 02/10/2025 ecf. [1001719083] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] Terence Steed [Entered: 02/10/2025 05:10 PM] |
| Filing 123 JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: AFFIRMED IN PART, MODIFIED IN PART, AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTION. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00724-M-RN. Entered on Docket Date: 02/04/2025. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1001715234] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/04/2025 04:51 PM] |
| Filing 122 UNPUBLISHED PER CURIAM OPINION filed. Motion disposition in opinion--denying as moot Motion for abeyance [ # 120 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion for other relief [ # 120 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 115 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 96 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024, denying as moot Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 76 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion to extend filing time [ # 96 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion for judicial notice [ # 70 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion to file addendum/attachment [ # 70 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024; denying as moot Motion for temporary administrative stay [ # 5 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024, denying as moot Motion for temporary administrative stay [ # 1001698903-2 ] in 25-1020; denying as moot Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 5 ] in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024, denying as moot Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 1001698903-3 ] in 25-1020. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00724-M-RN. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1001715201] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024]--[Edited 02/04/2025 by RP - docket text edited] RP [Entered: 02/04/2025 04:30 PM] |
Filing 121
ORDER filed consolidating case 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024 with 25-1018. Copies to all parties. [1001715180] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1020, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/04/2025 04:17 PM]
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| Filing 120 MOTION by Kalah Martin in 25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019 to place case in abeyance. , to.. Date and method of service: 02/03/2025 ecf. [1001714053] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Taylor Dant [Entered: 02/03/2025 04:31 PM] |
| Filing 119 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 to notice requesting response [ # 116 ], Motion [ # 115 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001713845] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 02/03/2025 02:58 PM] |
| Filing 118 RESPONSE/ANSWER by North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith and Juanita Anderson in 25-1019 to Motion [ # 115 ], notice requesting response [ # 116 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001713841] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Lalitha Madduri [Entered: 02/03/2025 02:56 PM] |
| Filing 117 RESPONSE/ANSWER by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018 to Motion [ # 115 ], notice requesting response [ # 116 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001713703] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 02/03/2025 01:32 PM] |
| Filing 116 NOTICE ISSUED to North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018, Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund and Tanya Webster-Durham in 25-1019, Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 requesting response to Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 115 ]. Response due: by 3:00 pm on 02/03/2025[1001713038]. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 02/03/2025 09:35 AM] |
| Filing 115 MOTION by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to dismiss appeal [115]. Date and method of service: 01/31/2025 ecf. [1001712821] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/31/2025 05:00 PM] |
| Filing 114 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ethan Herenstein for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001712493] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ethan Herenstein [Entered: 01/31/2025 12:05 PM] |
| Filing 113 ORAL ARGUMENT heard before the Honorable Paul V. Niemeyer, A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr. and Toby J. Heytens. Attorneys arguing case: Nicholas Scott Brod for Appellant North Carolina State Board of Elections and William Thomas Thompson for Appellee Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, Christopher D. Dodge for Appellants North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith and Juanita Anderson and William Thomas Thompson for Appellee Jefferson Griffin in 25-1019, Samuel B. Hartzell for Appellant Allison Jean Riggs and William Thomas Thompson for Appellee Jefferson Griffin in 25-1024. Courtroom Deputy: Rachel Phillips. [1001709509] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/27/2025 04:29 PM] |
| Filing 111 COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to participate in oral argument [ # 96 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001708980] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/27/2025 11:10 AM] |
| Filing 110 REPLY by Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to response [ # 93 ].. [1001708527] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ari Savitzky [Entered: 01/24/2025 06:29 PM] |
| Filing 107 REPLY by to response [ # 106 ], response [ # 105 ], response [ # 104 ], response [ # 103 ].. [1001708196] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Taylor Dant [Entered: 01/24/2025 02:42 PM] |
| Filing 106 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 to notice requesting response [ # 100 ], Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 96 ], Motion to participate in oral argument [ # 96 ], Motion to extend filing time [ # 96 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001708161] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/24/2025 01:57 PM] |
| Filing 105 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to notice requesting response [ # 100 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001708139] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/24/2025 01:13 PM] |
| Filing 104 RESPONSE/ANSWER by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018 to Motion [ # 96 ], Motion [ # 96 ], Motion [ # 96 ], notice requesting response [ # 100 ]. [1001708105] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 01/24/2025 12:54 PM] |
| Filing 103 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham and Sarah Smith in 25-1019 to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 96 ], Motion to participate in oral argument [ # 96 ], Motion to extend filing time [ # 96 ]. [1001708098] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Lalitha Madduri [Entered: 01/24/2025 12:51 PM] |
| Filing 102 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jordan A. Koonts for Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707958] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jordan Koonts [Entered: 01/24/2025 11:07 AM] |
| Filing 101 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections in 25-1018. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001707893] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/24/2025 10:28 AM] |
| Filing 100 NOTICE ISSUED to North Carolina State Board of Elections and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1019, Allison Jean Riggs and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1024 requesting response to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 96 ], Motion to participate in oral argument [ # 96 ], Motion to extend filing time [ # 96 ]. Response due: 01/24/2025[1001707845]. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/24/2025 09:58 AM] |
| Filing 99 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Phillip J. Strach for Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707833] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Phillip Strach [Entered: 01/24/2025 09:51 AM] |
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Filing 98
ORDER filed granting Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 94 ]. Appearance form due on 01/24/2025 from Phillip John Strach. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001707822] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/24/2025 09:44 AM]
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| Filing 112 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 95 ] by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Number of pages: [23]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/27/2025. [1001708984] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/27/2025 11:13 AM] |
| Filing 97 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Kalah Nicole Martin, Amicus Curiae. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001707738] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Taylor Dant [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:23 PM] |
| Filing 96 MOTION by Kalah Nicole Martin, Amicus Curiae to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal outside time allowed by FRAP 29(e), to participate in oral argument, to extend filing time for Amicus Brief until 01/23/2025. Date and method of service: 01/23/2025 ecf. [1001707737] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019]. [1001707737]. [1001707737] Taylor Dant [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:19 PM] |
| Filing 95 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections as Amicus Curiae on behalf of Appellee. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001707710] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Phillip Strach [Entered: 01/23/2025 05:35 PM] |
| Filing 94 MOTION by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections as Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellee to file amicus curiae brief with consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 01/23/2025 ecf. [1001707706] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Phillip Strach [Entered: 01/23/2025 05:31 PM] |
| Filing 93 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to notice requesting response [ # 85 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001707648] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/23/2025 04:30 PM] |
| Filing 92 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ari J. Savitzky for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707501] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ari Savitzky [Entered: 01/23/2025 03:08 PM] |
| Filing 91 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Sophia Lakin for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707305] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Sophia Lakin [Entered: 01/23/2025 01:17 PM] |
| Filing 90 COURT ORDER filed deferring action on Motion to file addendum/attachment [ # 70 ] and deferring action on Motion for judicial notice filed by Amici Supporting Appellant League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters [ # 70 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001707209] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:59 AM] |
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Filing 89
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001707205] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:53 AM]
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| Filing 88 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001707197] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ming Cheung [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:45 AM] |
| Filing 87 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ming Cheung for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707172] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ming Cheung [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:26 AM] |
| Filing 86 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Kristi Graunke for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001707155] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kristi Graunke [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:13 AM] |
| Filing 85 NOTICE ISSUED to Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 requesting response to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 76 ]. Response due: 01/23/2025 by 5:00 pm[1001707151]. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 11:03 AM] |
| Filing 84 RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Ms. Kristi Lee Graunke for Scholars of Democratic Backsliding in 25-1018 for filing of appearance form. Requested document due 01/23/2025. [1001707142] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/23/2025 by RP - docket text edited] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 10:55 AM] |
| Filing 83 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Honest Elections Project in 25-1019. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001707136] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 10:48 AM] |
| Filing 82 SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. [1001707135] . [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 01/23/2025 10:47 AM] |
| Filing 81 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for Honest Elections Project in 25-1018. [1001707133] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/23/2025 10:47 AM] |
| Filing 80 SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. [1001707035] . [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/23/2025 09:23 AM] |
| Filing 109 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 75 ] by Honest Elections Project in 25-1018. Number of pages: [17]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/24/2025. [1001708491] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/24/2025 04:50 PM] |
| Filing 108 Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [ # 78 ] by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Number of pages: [64]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/24/2025. [1001708486] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/24/2025 04:46 PM] |
| Filing 79 SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001706978] . [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/22/2025 11:33 PM] |
| Filing 78 BRIEF by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Case Nos. 25-1020 and 25-1021 involve remands of proceedings related to the November 2024 election, but were filed in different state courts.. [1001706976] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/22/2025 11:25 PM] |
| Filing 77 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Erica Frantz, Tom Ginsburg, Jacob Grumbach, Aziz Huq, Robert Kaufman, Pippa Norris, Kim Lane Scheppele, and Susan Stokes. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: The cases related to this matter (Nos. 25-1019 and 25-1024) which raise the same or highly similar questions about whether the district court properly abstained from deciding the claims before it.. [1001706972] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kristi Graunke [Entered: 01/22/2025 08:44 PM] |
| Filing 76 MOTION by Erica Frantz, Tom Ginsburg, Jacob Grumbach, Aziz Huq, Robert Kaufman, Pippa Norris, Kim Lane Scheppele, and Susan Stokes to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 01/22/2025 ecf. [1001706970] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kristi Graunke [Entered: 01/22/2025 08:27 PM] |
| Filing 75 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Honest Elections Project - Amicus Curiae. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001706961] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/23/2025 by RP - PDF replaced with text searchable PDF] Jason Torchinsky [Entered: 01/22/2025 05:36 PM] |
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Filing 72
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001705318] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/21/2025 08:55 AM]
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| Filing 74 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 69 ] by League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters in 25-1018. Number of pages: [39]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/22/2025. [1001706286] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/22/2025 10:21 AM] |
| Filing 71 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001705179] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jessica Marsden [Entered: 01/17/2025 09:34 PM] |
| Filing 70 MOTION by League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 for judicial notice of voter letters in administrative proceedings and copies of voter registration forms and to file addendum/attachment to Corrected Amicus Curiae Brief. Date and method of service: 01/17/2025 ecf. [1001705178] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/21/2025 by RP - docket text edited] Jessica Marsden [Entered: 01/17/2025 09:29 PM] |
| Filing 69 Corrected AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by North Carolina Voters Spring Dawson-McClure, Susan Copland Arnold Rudolph, Jennifer Baddour, Heba Salama, Iryna Merideth, Rani Dasi, and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: 25-1020 and 25-1021, related cases. [1001705177] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/21/2025 by RP - disclosure statement added] Jessica Marsden [Entered: 01/17/2025 09:22 PM] |
| Filing 68 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jessica A. Marsden for League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters in 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001705106] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jessica Marsden [Entered: 01/17/2025 04:42 PM] |
| Filing 67 Docket correction requested from League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Voters in 25-1018. Re: [ # 61 ] amicus curiae brief. Access to amicus curiae brief has been restricted to case participants. [1001705088] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 61 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by North Carolina Voters and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: 25-1020 and 25-1021 raising same legal and factual issues.. [1001704992] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/21/2025 by RP - corrected at ECF #78] Jessica Marsden [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:30 PM] |
| Filing 60 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Bipartisan Former Members of Congress in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001704692] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jon Greenbaum [Entered: 01/17/2025 11:42 AM] |
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Filing 59
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? No. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001704655] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 11:14 AM]
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| Filing 58 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for Bipartisan Former Members of Congress in 25-1018. [1001704651] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 11:10 AM] |
| Filing 57 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ann E. Himes for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001704518] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Ann Himes [Entered: 01/17/2025 09:40 AM] |
| Filing 73 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 56 ] by Bipartisan Former Members of Congress in 25-1018. Number of pages: [37]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/22/2025. [1001706283] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/22/2025 10:20 AM] |
| Filing 56 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by BIPARTISAN FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF APPELLANTS. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001704332] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jon Greenbaum [Entered: 01/16/2025 06:24 PM] |
| Filing 55 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Shana L. Fulton for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001704124] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Shana Fulton [Entered: 01/16/2025 02:47 PM] |
| Filing 54 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by James W. Whalen for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001704110] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] James Whalen [Entered: 01/16/2025 02:32 PM] |
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Filing 53
ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? Y. Appearance Form filed? Y. Copies to all parties. [1001704070] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/16/2025 01:35 PM]
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| Filing 52 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by William A. Robertson for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703955] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] William Robertson [Entered: 01/16/2025 11:52 AM] |
| Filing 51 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001703811] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Seth Waxman [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:30 AM] |
| Filing 50 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Seth P. Waxman for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703808] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Seth Waxman [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:29 AM] |
| Filing 49 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Nitisha Baronia for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703806] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nitisha Baronia [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:26 AM] |
| Filing 48 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Christopher E. Babbitt for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703801] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Christopher Babbitt [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:23 AM] |
| Filing 47 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Daniel S. Volchok for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703798] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Daniel Volchok [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:21 AM] |
| Filing 46 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jane E. Kessner for North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001703794] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Jane Kessner [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:18 AM] |
| Filing 45 RULE 46 NOTICE issued to North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018 , 25-1019, and 25-1024 for filing of appearance form and disclosure form. Requested document due 01/16/2025. [1001703698] [25-1018, 25--1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/16/2025 09:14 AM] |
| Filing 66 Receipt of paper copy of APPENDIX filed at [ # 40 ] by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): [1]. Total number of pages in all volumes: [356]. Total number of sealed volumes: 0. Sufficient? Yes. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? No. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/17/2025. [1001705017] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:44 PM] |
| Filing 65 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 42 ] by North Carolina Democratic Party in 25-1018. Number of pages: [26]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [5]. Received by clerk date: 01/17/2025. [1001705009] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:40 PM] |
| Filing 64 Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [ # 43 ] by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. Number of pages: [72]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/17/2025. [1001705007] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:37 PM] |
| Filing 63 Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [ # 44 ] by Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund and Tanya Webster-Durham in 25-1019. Number of pages: [42]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/17/2025. [1001705006] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/17/2025 by RP - page number updated] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:36 PM] |
| Filing 62 Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [ # 41 ] by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. Number of pages: [42]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 01/17/2025. [1001705000] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/17/2025 03:34 PM] |
| Filing 44 BRIEF by Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham and Sarah Smith in 25-1019. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Nos. 25-1020, 25-1021 - these cases involve the same or similar issues regarding whether the district court appropriately abstained and remanded a case related to Petitioner Griffin's election protests back to state court for further proceedings.. [1001703618] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Lalitha Madduri [Entered: 01/15/2025 11:54 PM] |
| Filing 43 BRIEF by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Griffin v. NC State Board of Elections, No. 25-1020 (4th Cir.) and Kivett v. NC State Board of Elections, No. 25-1021 (4th Cir.) involve overlapping facts and legal issues. [1001703616] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 01/15/2025 11:17 PM] |
| Filing 42 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by North Carolina Democratic Party. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001703603] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Seth Waxman [Entered: 01/15/2025 06:02 PM] |
| Filing 41 BRIEF by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Griffin v. NC State Board of Elections, No. 25-1020 (4th Cir.) & Kivett v. NC State Board of Elections, No. 25-1021 (4th Cir.). The district court found that the factual and legal subject matter of those two actions are substantially identical to this one. [1001703599] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/15/2025 05:35 PM] |
| Filing 40 JOINT APPENDIX by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001703230] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 01/15/2025 01:23 PM] |
| Filing 39 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to Motion [ # 5 ], Motion [ # 5 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001702727] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/14/2025 06:54 PM] |
| Filing 38 COURT ORDER filed granting Motion for leave to file separate briefs [ # 31 ] and granting Motion to exceed length limitations [ # 31 ]. Total words: 20,000 words across all three briefs. Copies to all parties. [1001702323] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/14/2025 01:50 PM] |
| Filing 37 ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Counsel arguing: William T. Thompson. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. .. [1001701645] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] William Thompson [Entered: 01/13/2025 10:49 PM] |
| Filing 36 ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. Counsel arguing: Nicholas S. Brod (counsel to North Carolina State Board of Elections). Opening argument time: 8 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 2 minutes. Second counsel arguing: Samuel B. Hartzell (counsel to Justice Allison Riggs). Opening argument time: 4 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 1 minutes. . Name of counsel present for defendant in consolidated crim case but not arguing:Third counsel arguing: Christopher D. Dodge (counsel to North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith, Juanita Anderson) Opening argument time: 4 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 1 minutes. [1001701641] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/13/2025 10:31 PM] |
| Filing 35 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Nicholas Brod for North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018. [1001701587] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Nicholas Brod [Entered: 01/13/2025 05:18 PM] |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001701488] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/13/2025 04:27 PM] |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001701435] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]--[Edited 01/13/2025 by RP - docket text edited] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/13/2025 04:05 PM] |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE/ANSWER by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018 to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. [1001701231] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Terence Steed [Entered: 01/13/2025 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 31 MOTION by Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund and Tanya Webster-Durham in 25-1019, Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 for leave to file and to exceed length limitations for opening brief. Date and method of service: 01/13/2025 ecf. [1001701137] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]. [1001701137] Raymond Bennett [Entered: 01/13/2025 02:22 PM] |
| Filing 30 NOTICE ISSUED to North Carolina State Board of Elections and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1019, Allison Jean Riggs and Jefferson Griffin in 25-1024 requesting response to similar case(s) question[1001700267]. Response to similar case notice due 01/13/2025. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/10/2025 04:09 PM] |
| Filing 29 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Allison Jean Riggs.. [1001700264] [25-1024] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/10/2025 04:01 PM] |
| Filing 28 CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 01/27/2025. Session Starting Time: 3:30 PM. Check-in Time: 2:45 - 3:00 pm. Forms due within 3 calendar days. [1001700253] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] NRS [Entered: 01/10/2025 03:48 PM] |
| Filing 27 COURT ORDER filed vacating current briefing orders; granting Motion to expedite briefing and oral argument [ # 13 ]; Updating briefing deadlines - Opening brief and appendix due 01/15/2025. Response brief due 01/22/2025; deferring action on Motion for temporary administrative stay [ # 5 ] and Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant North Carolina State Board of Elections [ # 5 ] pending oral argument; and scheduling oral argument in Richmond on January 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001700212] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/10/2025 03:13 PM] |
| Filing 26 REPLY by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018 to response [ # 12 ].. [1001699581] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/09/2025 06:08 PM] |
| Filing 25 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by William Michael Dowling for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001699571] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] William Dowling [Entered: 01/09/2025 03:46 PM] |
| Filing 24 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Mark M. Rothrock for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001699555] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Mark Rothrock [Entered: 01/09/2025 01:22 PM] |
| Filing 23 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by William T. Thompson for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001699552] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] William Thompson [Entered: 01/09/2025 01:14 PM] |
| Filing 22 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Craig D. Schauer for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001699545] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Craig Schauer [Entered: 01/09/2025 12:24 PM] |
| Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Narendra K. Ghosh for Juanita Anderson, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, Sarah Smith, VoteVets Action Fund and Tanya Webster-Durham in 25-1019. [1001699479] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Narendra Ghosh [Entered: 01/08/2025 05:10 PM] |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 Kyle D. Hawkins, Lead Counsel to notice requesting response [ # 14 ], Motion [ # 13 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001699454] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kyle Hawkins [Entered: 01/08/2025 04:43 PM] |
| Filing 19 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Christopher D. Dodge for North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith and Juanita Anderson in 25-1019. [1001699411] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Christopher Dodge [Entered: 01/08/2025 04:11 PM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Tina Meng Morrison for North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith and Juanita Anderson in 25-1019. [1001699408] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Tina Meng Morrison [Entered: 01/08/2025 04:09 PM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Lalitha Madduri for North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, VoteVets Action Fund, Tanya Webster-Durham, Sarah Smith and Juanita Anderson in 25-1019. [1001699399] [25-1019, 25-1018, 25-1024] Lalitha Madduri [Entered: 01/08/2025 04:07 PM] |
| Filing 16 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Troy D. Shelton for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019. [1001699353] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Troy Shelton [Entered: 01/08/2025 03:34 PM] |
| Filing 15 Notice issued re: initial case opening documents. Mailed to: James J. Pinchak, Makeba A.K. Rutahindurwa, and Julie Zuckerbrod. Required forms due 01/10/2025. [1001699169] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/08/2025 12:40 PM] |
| Filing 14 NOTICE ISSUED to Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 requesting response to Motion to expedite decision [ # 13 ]. Response due: 01/08/2025 by 5:00 pm.[1001699140] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/08/2025 12:07 PM] |
| Filing 13 MOTION by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024 to expedite decision. Date and method of service: 01/08/2025 ecf. [1001699112] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Raymond Bennett [Entered: 01/08/2025 11:50 AM] |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024 Kyle D. Hawkins, Lead Counsel to notice requesting response [ # 6 ], Motion for temporary administrative stay [ # 5 ], Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 5 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001699105] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kyle Hawkins [Entered: 01/08/2025 11:45 AM] |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001699037] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kyle Hawkins [Entered: 01/08/2025 10:00 AM] |
| Filing 10 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Kyle D. Hawkins for Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024. [1001699018] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] Kyle Hawkins [Entered: 01/08/2025 09:43 AM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Raymond M. Bennett for Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. [1001698974] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Raymond Bennett [Entered: 01/08/2025 09:07 AM] |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001698950] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/08/2025 08:42 AM] |
| Filing 7 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Samuel B. Hartzell for Allison Jean Riggs in 25-1024. [1001698949] [25-1024, 25-1018, 25-1019] Samuel Hartzell [Entered: 01/08/2025 08:41 AM] |
| Filing 6 NOTICE ISSUED to Jefferson Griffin in 25-1018 requesting response to Motion for temporary administrative stay [ # 5 ], Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 5 ]. Response to temporary administrative stay due: 01/08/2025 by noon. Response to motion for stay due: 01/14/2025.[1001698771]. Mailed to: James J. Pinchak, Makeba A.K. Rutahindurwa, and Julie Zuckerbrod. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/07/2025 03:13 PM] |
| Filing 5 MOTION by North Carolina State Board of Elections in 25-1018 for temporary administrative stay and for stay pending appeal. Date of action to be stayed, if applicable:1/6/2025. Date and method of service: 01/07/2025 ecf. [1001698703] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024]. [1001698703]--[Edited 01/07/2025 by RP - relief added] Mary Babb [Entered: 01/07/2025 02:24 PM] |
| Filing 4 Amended BRIEFING ORDER filed. Mailed to: James Pinchak, Makeba Rutahindurwa, Julie Zuckerbrod. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001698669] Opening Brief and Appendix due 02/18/2025. Response Brief due 03/20/2025. [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/07/2025 02:04 PM] |
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Filing 3
ORDER filed consolidating case 25-1019 and 25-1024 with 25-1018 (L). Copies to all parties. [1001698663] [25-1018, 25-1019, 25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/07/2025 02:01 PM]
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| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00724-M-RN.. [1001698657] [25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/07/2025 01:58 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00724-M-RN. Case manager: RachelPhillips. [1001698655] [25-1024] RP [Entered: 01/07/2025 01:56 PM] |
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