Democracy North Carolina v. Francis De Luca
| DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA BLACK ALLIANCE and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| FRANCIS X. DE LUCA, in his official capacity as CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, ROBERT RUCHO, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, SIOBHAN O'DUFFY MILLEN, in her official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, SAM HAYES, in his official capacity as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, ALAN HIRSCH, in his official capacity as CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, KEVIN LEWIS, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, KAREN BRINSON BELL, in her official capacity as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, STACY EGGERS, IV, in his official capacity as SECRETARY OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, JEFF CARMON, III, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS and ANGELA HAWKINS, in her official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS |
| PHILIP E. BERGER, in his official capacity as PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATE and DESTIN HALL, in his official capacity as SPEAKER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
| 26-1532 |
| April 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Civil Rights Voting |
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Filing 29
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [ # 28 ] Number of days granted: 14. Response brief due 07/23/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties.. [1001996188] [26-1532] RP [Entered: 06/12/2026 01:51 PM]
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| Filing 28 MOTION by Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall to extend filing time for response brief until July 23, 2026.. Date and method of service: 06/12/2026 ecf. [1001996125] [26-1532] Phillip Strach [Entered: 06/12/2026 12:49 PM] |
| Filing 27 JOINT APPENDIX by Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001994178] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 06/09/2026 07:08 PM] |
| Filing 26 BRIEF by Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001994177] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 06/09/2026 07:02 PM] |
| Filing 25 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Christopher Shenton for Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. [1001979011] [26-1532] Christopher Shenton [Entered: 05/14/2026 01:16 PM] |
Filing 24
ORDER filed granting Motion to amend/correct caption [ # 23 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001977659] [26-1532] RP [Entered: 05/12/2026 04:36 PM]
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| Filing 23 MOTION by Jeff Carmon, III, Francis X. De Luca, Stacy Eggers, IV, Sam Hayes, Siobhan O'Duffy Millen, Robert Rucho and North Carolina State Board of Elections to amend/correct caption. Date and method of service: 05/11/2026 ecf. [1001976320] [26-1532] Mary Lucasse [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:32 AM] |
| Filing 22 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Michael Dockterman for Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. [1001975969] [26-1532] Michael Dockterman [Entered: 05/08/2026 06:53 PM] |
| Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Mary W. Scruggs for Jeff Carmon, III, Francis X. De Luca, Stacy Eggers, IV, Sam Hayes, Siobhan O'Duffy Millen, North Carolina State Board of Elections and Robert Rucho. [1001975749] [26-1532] Mary Scruggs [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:37 PM] |
| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jeff Carmon, III, Francis X. De Luca, Stacy Eggers, IV, Sam Hayes, Siobhan O'Duffy Millen, North Carolina State Board of Elections and Robert Rucho. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001975745] [26-1532] Mary Lucasse [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:35 PM] |
| Filing 19 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for Jeff Carmon, III, Francis X. De Luca, Stacy Eggers, IV, Sam Hayes, Siobhan O'Duffy Millen, North Carolina State Board of Elections and Robert Rucho. [1001975740] [26-1532] Mary Lucasse [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:33 PM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Adrianne M. Spoto for Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina Black Alliance and League of Women Voters of North Carolina. [1001974787] [26-1532] Adrianne Spoto [Entered: 05/07/2026 10:25 AM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Helena Abbott for Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. [1001973547] [26-1532] Helena Abbott [Entered: 05/05/2026 02:18 PM] |
| Filing 16 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Lily Talerman for League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Democracy North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. [1001973525] [26-1532] Lily Talerman [Entered: 05/05/2026 02:04 PM] |
| Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by North Carolina Black Alliance. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001972910] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 05/04/2026 05:50 PM] |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by League of Women Voters of North Carolina. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001972909] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 05/04/2026 05:49 PM] |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Democracy North Carolina. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001972908] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 05/04/2026 05:48 PM] |
| Filing 12 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance.. [1001972907] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 05/04/2026 05:46 PM] |
| Filing 11 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jeffrey Loperfido for Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance. [1001972285] [26-1532] Jeffrey Loperfido [Entered: 05/04/2026 10:56 AM] |
| Filing 10 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Kacie T. England for Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. [1001971329] [26-1532] Kacie England [Entered: 05/01/2026 10:38 AM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jordan A. Koonts for Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. [1001971266] [26-1532] Jordan Koonts [Entered: 05/01/2026 10:05 AM] |
| Filing 8 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Cassie A. Holt for Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. [1001971250] [26-1532] Cassie Holt [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:56 AM] |
| Filing 7 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Alyssa M. Riggins for Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. [1001971240] [26-1532] Alyssa Riggins [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:49 AM] |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001971233] [26-1532] Phillip Strach [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:44 AM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Phillip J. Strach for Philip E. Berger and Destin Hall. [1001971230] [26-1532] Phillip Strach [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:43 AM] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE ISSUED re: case caption. [1001971199] [26-1532] RP [Entered: 05/01/2026 09:35 AM] |
| Filing 3 BRIEFING ORDER filed. Mailed to: Rachel Cannon, Michael Dockterman, Kristin Hendriksen and Laurel Taylor. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001970610] Opening Brief and Appendix due 06/09/2026. Response Brief due 07/09/2026. [26-1532] RP [Entered: 04/30/2026 12:09 PM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 1:23-cv-00878-TDS-JEP. Mailed to: Rachel Cannon, Michael Dockterman, Kristin Hendriksen and Laurel Taylor. [1001970606] [26-1532] RP [Entered: 04/30/2026 12:07 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 1:23-cv-00878-TDS-JEP. Case manager: RPhillips. [1001970601] [26-1532] RP [Entered: 04/30/2026 12:05 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA | |
| Represented By: | Laurel Taylor |
| Represented By: | Lily Alice Talerman |
| Represented By: | Christopher David Shenton |
| Represented By: | Laura Dulcie Niday |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey Loperfido |
| Represented By: | Hilary Harris Klein |
| Represented By: | Kristin Hendriksen |
| Represented By: | Michael Dockterman |
| Represented By: | Rachel Cannon |
| Represented By: | Helena C. Abbott |
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| Plaintiff: NORTH CAROLINA BLACK ALLIANCE | |
| Represented By: | Laurel Taylor |
| Represented By: | Lily Alice Talerman |
| Represented By: | Christopher David Shenton |
| Represented By: | Laura Dulcie Niday |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey Loperfido |
| Represented By: | Hilary Harris Klein |
| Represented By: | Kristin Hendriksen |
| Represented By: | Michael Dockterman |
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| Plaintiff: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA | |
| Represented By: | Laurel Taylor |
| Represented By: | Lily Alice Talerman |
| Represented By: | Christopher David Shenton |
| Represented By: | Laura Dulcie Niday |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey Loperfido |
| Represented By: | Hilary Harris Klein |
| Represented By: | Kristin Hendriksen |
| Represented By: | Michael Dockterman |
| Represented By: | Rachel Cannon |
| Represented By: | Helena C. Abbott |
| Represented By: | Adrianne M. Spoto |
| Represented By: | Michelle Shane Kallen |
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| Defendant: FRANCIS X. DE LUCA, in his official capacity as CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: ROBERT RUCHO, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: SIOBHAN O'DUFFY MILLEN, in her official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: SAM HAYES, in his official capacity as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: ALAN HIRSCH, in his official capacity as CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
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| Defendant: KEVIN LEWIS, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
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| Defendant: KAREN BRINSON BELL, in her official capacity as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
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| Defendant: STACY EGGERS, IV, in his official capacity as SECRETARY OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: JEFF CARMON, III, in his official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Defendant: ANGELA HAWKINS, in her official capacity as MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | |
| Represented By: | Mary Woodell Scruggs |
| Represented By: | Mary Louise Lucasse |
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| Intervenor: PHILIP E. BERGER, in his official capacity as PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATE | |
| Represented By: | Phillip John Strach |
| Represented By: | Alyssa Riggins |
| Represented By: | Jordan Alexander Koonts |
| Represented By: | Cassie A. Holt |
| Represented By: | Kacie Thomasann England |
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| Intervenor: DESTIN HALL, in his official capacity as SPEAKER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | |
| Represented By: | Phillip John Strach |
| Represented By: | Alyssa Riggins |
| Represented By: | Jordan Alexander Koonts |
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