TX Leag Untd Latin Amer Ctzn, et al v. Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
Plaintiff / Appellee: Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, Barbara Mason, National League of United Latin American Citizens, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Ralph Edelbach, League of Women Voters of Texas, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens, Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, BigTent Creative and Laurie-Jo Straty
Amicus Curiae: Chris Hollins, In his Official Capacity as Harris County Clerk, Election Law Scholars, Nicholas Stephanopoulos, Members of Congress, District of Columbia, and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, et al., Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches, Rebecca Green, Justin Levitt and John W. Oldham, In His Official Capacity as Fort Bend County Elections Administrator
Defendant / Appellant: Ruth Hughs, in her official capacity as Texas Secretary of State
Case Number: 20-50867
Filed: October 9, 2020
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
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November 23, 2020 RESPONSE DUE to Motion to remand case filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [ # 9447039-2 ], Motion to vacate the judgment of the district court filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [ # 9447039-3 ]Response/Opposition deadline updated to 12/14/2020 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 11/23/2020 04:11 PM]
November 23, 2020 COURT ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file a response filed by Appellees Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and BigTent Creative [ # 9447900-2 ]; granting Motion to suspend briefing notice filed by Appellees Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and BigTent Creative [ # 9447900-3 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline canceled [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 11/23/2020 04:05 PM]
November 21, 2020 UNOPPOSED MOTION to extend the time to file a response to the Motion to vacate the judgment of the district court [ # 9447039-3 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 , Motion to remand case [ # 9447039-2 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 until 12/14/2020 [9447900-2], to suspend briefing notice dated 11/13/2020 [9447900-3]. [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty, BigTent Creative and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans to extend the time to file a response to the Motion to remand case [ # 9447039-2 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs, Motion to vacate the judgment of the district court [ # 9447039-3 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [9447900-2]. Date of service: 11/21/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brazil, Danahy, Dunn, Elias, Gaber, Howton, Lang, Osher, Vera; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cai, Hays, Hopkins, Notzon, Pfeiffer, Rosenberg, Van Zile, Wydra; Attorney for Appellants: Carter, Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten [20-50867] (Skyler Howton ) [Entered: 11/21/2020 12:25 PM]
November 20, 2020 OPPOSED MOTION to vacate the judgment of the district court [9447039-3], to remand case to the district court with instructions to dismiss as moot. Date of service: 11/20/2020 Response/Opposition due on 11/30/2020. [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs to remand case to the to the district court with instructions to dismiss as moot. Date of service: 11/20/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brazil, Danahy, Dunn, Elias, Gaber, Howton, Lang, Osher, Vera; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cai, Hays, Hopkins, Notzon, Pfeiffer, Rosenberg, Van Zile, Wydra; Attorney for Appellants: Carter, Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten [20-50867] (Lanora Christine Pettit ) [Entered: 11/20/2020 07:59 AM]
November 13, 2020 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [20-50867] (CMB) [Entered: 11/13/2020 02:36 PM]
November 13, 2020 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 12/23/2020 for Appellant Ruth Hughs. [20-50867] (CMB) [Entered: 11/13/2020 02:37 PM]
October 26, 2020 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:20-CV-1006 and 1:20-CV-1015. Electronic ROA due on 11/10/2020. [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/26/2020 03:20 PM]
October 26, 2020 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/26/2020 03:18 PM]
October 23, 2020 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughsfor the Court to process. Date of service: 10/23/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brazil, Danahy, Dunn, Elias, Gaber, Howton, Lang, Osher, Vera; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cai, Hays, Hopkins, Notzon, Pfeiffer, Rosenberg, Van Zile, Wydra; Attorney for Appellants: Carter, Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten. [20-50867] (Christopher Beau Carter ) [Entered: 10/23/2020 09:37 AM]
October 22, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Patrick K. Sweeten for Appellant Ruth Hughs in 20-50867. [20-50867] (DLJ) [Entered: 10/22/2020 09:33 AM]
October 21, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Daniel C. Osher for party(s) Appellee BigTent Creative Appellee Laurie-Jo Straty Appellee Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/21/2020 09:35 AM]
October 20, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Patrick K. Sweeten for Ms. Ruth Hughs for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Patrick K. Sweeten ) [Entered: 10/20/2020 08:19 AM]
October 20, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Marc Erik Elias for party(s) Appellee BigTent Creative Appellee Laurie-Jo Straty Appellee Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/20/2020 01:25 PM]
October 20, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Skyler Howton for Appellee BigTent Creative in 20-50867, Attorney Skyler Howton for Appellee Texas Alliance for Retired Americans in 20-50867, Attorney Skyler Howton for Appellee Laurie-Jo Straty in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/20/2020 01:30 PM]
October 19, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED changing Seth Barrett Hopkins to co-counsel for Amicus Curiae Chris Hollins in 20-50867, by Attorney(s) Susan Lea Hays as lead counsel for party(s) Amicus Curiae Chris Hollins, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/19/2020 09:57 AM]
October 19, 2020 CASE CAPTION updated. Party information modified for Rebecca Green, Justin Levitt and Nicholas Stephanopoulos in 20-50867. Reason: These three parties were deleted in error on 10/16/20. Involvement terminated for Amicus Curiae Election Law Scholars in 20-50867. [20-50867] (LEF) [Entered: 10/19/2020 01:11 PM]
October 16, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Christopher Beau Carter for party(s) Appellant Ruth Hughs, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/16/2020 10:10 AM]
October 16, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Susan Lea Hays ) [Entered: 10/16/2020 11:57 AM]
October 16, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Marc Erik Elias ) [Entered: 10/16/2020 03:55 PM]
October 16, 2020 CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Amici Curiae Rebecca Green, Justin Levitt and Nicholas Stephanopoulos in 20-50867. Reason: Counsel advised these parties were incorrectly included. [20-50867] (LEF) [Entered: 10/16/2020 04:40 PM]
October 16, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Daniel C. Osher ) [Entered: 10/16/2020 03:59 PM]
October 15, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Luis Roberto Vera Jr. for Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/15/2020 08:58 AM]
October 15, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Robert Stephen Notzon for Amicus Curiae Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/15/2020 09:33 AM]
October 15, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee Texas Legislative Black Caucus in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee Barbara Mason in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee Ralph Edelbach in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee League of Women Voters of Texas in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee National League of United Latin American Citizens in 20-50867, Attorney Danielle Marie Lang for Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/15/2020 12:55 PM]
October 15, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Molly Danahy for party(s) Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens Appellee Texas Legislative Black Caucus Appellee Ralph Edelbach Appellee Barbara Mason Appellee League of Women Voters of Texas Appellee Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives Appellee National League of United Latin American Citizens, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/15/2020 03:59 PM]
October 15, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Seth Barrett Hopkins for party(s) Amicus Curiae Chris Hollins, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/15/2020 03:39 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Mark P. Gaber for party(s) Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens Appellee Texas Legislative Black Caucus Appellee Ralph Edelbach Appellee Barbara Mason Appellee League of Women Voters of Texas Appellee Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 12:15 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee Texas Legislative Black Caucus in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee Barbara Mason in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee Ralph Edelbach in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee League of Women Voters of Texas in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee National League of United Latin American Citizens in 20-50867, Attorney Chad Wilson Dunn for Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 12:02 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Kyle Douglas Hawkins for Appellant Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 10:47 AM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Kembel Scott Brazil for party(s) Appellee Texas League of United Latin American Citizens Appellee Texas Legislative Black Caucus Appellee Ralph Edelbach Appellee Barbara Mason Appellee League of Women Voters of Texas Appellee Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 12:28 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Lanora Christine Pettit for Appellant Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 11:26 AM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Justin Carl Pfeiffer for Amicus Curiae John W. Oldham in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 02:27 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Caroline Van Zile for Amicus Curiae District of Columbia, and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, et al. in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 03:50 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Ezra D. Rosenberg for party(s) Amicus Curiae Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches, in case 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 01:00 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Elizabeth Bonnie Wydra for Amicus Curiae Members of Congress in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 02:13 PM]
October 14, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Angela Cai for Amicus Curiae Nicholas Stephanopoulos in 20-50867, Attorney Angela Cai for Amicus Curiae Justin Levitt in 20-50867, Attorney Angela Cai for Amicus Curiae Rebecca Green in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/14/2020 02:03 PM]
October 13, 2020 COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Ms. Rebecca Green, Election Law Scholars, Mr. Justin Levitt and Mr. Nicholas Stephanopoulos [ # 9419060-2 ] filed by Election Law Scholars, Rebecca Green, Justin Levittt and Nicholas Stephanopoulos in 20-50867 [20-50867] (LEF) [Entered: 10/13/2020 11:14 AM]
October 13, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Christopher Beau Carter ) [Entered: 10/13/2020 10:34 AM]
October 13, 2020 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Election Law Scholars, Ms. Rebecca Green, Mr. Justin Levitt and Mr. Nicholas Stephanopoulos. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. # of Copies Provided: 0 [20-50867] (LEF) [Entered: 10/13/2020 11:21 AM]
October 12, 2020 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the amicus curiae brief received from Not Parties Election Law Scholars, Ms. Rebecca Green, Mr. Justin Levitt and Mr. Nicholas Stephanopoulos. It was incorrectly filed on the docket in light of the motion for leave to file was not ruled on. The brief will be filed by the clerk's office after the order on the motion is entered. [20-50867] (LEF) [Entered: 10/13/2020 11:02 AM]
October 12, 2020 COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Members of Congress [ # 9418671-2 ] filed by Members of Congress in 20-50867 [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:40 AM]
October 12, 2020 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by District of Columnbia, and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, et al.. Consent is Not Necessary as Amicus is a Government Entity. [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by The District of Columbia and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra [20-50867] (Caroline Van Zile ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:25 AM]
October 12, 2020 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Members of Congress. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:48 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Kembel Scott Brazil ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 11:49 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Luis Roberto Vera, Jr., Esq. for Texas League of United Latin American Citizens for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Luis Roberto Vera Jr.) [Entered: 10/12/2020 11:52 AM]
October 12, 2020 UNOPPOSED MOTION to file amicus brief [9418760-2] [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Texas NAACP to file amicus brief [9418760-2] Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra [20-50867] (Robert Stephen Notzon ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:23 AM]
October 12, 2020 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [9418755-1] to the Court Order Court directive requesting a response [ # 9418572-2 ], Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [ # 9418562-2 ] [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by BigTent Creative, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans [9418755-1] to the Motion filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [ # 9418562-2 ], Motion filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [ # 9418562-3 ] Date of Service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra. [20-50867] (Skyler Howton ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:22 AM]
October 12, 2020 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Members of Congress to file amicus brief in support of appellees and opposition to motion for stay pending appeal [9418671-2] [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Members of Congress to file amicus brief [9418671-2] Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten [20-50867] (Elizabeth Bonnie Wydra ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 08:37 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Chad Wilson Dunn, Esq. for Mr. Ralph Edelbach, League of Women Voters of Texas, Ms. Barbara Mason, Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, National League of United Latin American Citizens, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens and Texas Legislative Black Caucus for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Chad Wilson Dunn ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 08:15 AM]
October 12, 2020 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [9418710-1] to the Court Order Court directive requesting a response [ # 9418572-2 ], Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [ # 9418562-2 ] [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Ralph Edelbach, League of Women Voters of Texas, Ms. Barbara Mason, Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, National League of United Latin American Citizens, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens and Texas Legislative Black Caucus [9418710-1] to the Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [ # 9418562-2 ], Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [ # 9418562-3 ] Date of Service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra. [20-50867] (Chad Wilson Dunn ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 09:28 AM]
October 12, 2020 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Mr. Chris Hollins and John W. Oldham. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by John W. Oldham, in his Official Capacity as Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, and Chris Hollins, in his Official Capacity as Harris County Clerk. Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra [20-50867] (Justin Carl Pfeiffer ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 09:47 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Molly Danahy ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 09:49 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Mark P. Gaber ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 11:55 AM]
October 12, 2020 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Texas NAACP. Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Not Party: Wydra [20-50867] (Robert Stephen Notzon ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 10:45 AM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Angela Cai ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 05:01 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Danielle Marie Lang ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 04:30 PM]
October 12, 2020 MOTION by Not Parties Election Law Scholars, Rebecca Green, Justin Levitt and Nicholas Stephanopoulos to file amicus brief [9419060-2] [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: MOTION by Election Law Scholars: Rebecca Green, Justin Levitt, Nicholas Stephanopoulos to file amicus brief [9419060-2] Date of service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Notzon, Pfeiffer, Van Zile, Wydra [20-50867] (Angela Cai ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 05:05 PM]
October 12, 2020 COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches [ # 9418760-2 ] [20-50867] (MBC) [Entered: 10/12/2020 12:34 PM]
October 12, 2020 NON DISPOSITIVE PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. Judge: DRW, Judge: JCH, Judge: SKD; granting Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [ # 9418562-2 ] [20-50867] (This opinion includes URL material that is archived by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Library, and made available at http://www.lb5.uscourts.gov/ArchivedURLS/.) (CBW) [Entered: 10/12/2020 11:06 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Seth Barrett Hopkins ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 07:39 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Ezra D. Rosenberg ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 02:23 PM]
October 12, 2020 REPLY filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [9419076-1] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees BigTent Creative, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans [ # 9418755-2 ], to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Mr. Ralph Edelbach, League of Women Voters of Texas, Ms. Barbara Mason, Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives, National League of United Latin American Citizens, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens and Texas Legislative Black Caucus [ # 9418710-2 ]. Date of Service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Not Party: Cai; Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Notzon, Pfeiffer, Van Zile, Wydra. [20-50867] (Kyle Douglas Hawkins ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 07:31 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Justin Carl Pfeiffer for Mr. Chris Hollins and John W. Oldham for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Justin Carl Pfeiffer ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 12:42 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Elizabeth Bonnie Wydra for Members of Congress for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Elizabeth Bonnie Wydra ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 02:13 PM]
October 12, 2020 LETTER filed [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LETTER filed by Appellees BigTent Creative, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Regarding Filing Delay. Date of Service: 10/12/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Pettit, Sweeten; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Notzon, Pfeiffer, Van Zile, Wydra [20-50867] (Skyler Howton ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 01:26 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Robert Stephen Notzon for Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Robert Stephen Notzon ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 01:06 PM]
October 12, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Caroline Van Zile, Esq. for District of Columbia, and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, et al. for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Caroline Van Zile ) [Entered: 10/12/2020 01:32 PM]
October 11, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Skyler Howton for BigTent Creative, Ms. Laurie-Jo Straty and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Skyler Howton ) [Entered: 10/11/2020 01:49 PM]
October 10, 2020 Attorney Kyle D. Hawkins added as counsel of record for Appellant Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/10/2020 09:12 AM]
October 10, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [20-50867] (Kyle Douglas Hawkins ) [Entered: 10/10/2020 09:09 AM]
October 10, 2020 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete (main and additional), Action: Case OK to Process. [9418518-2] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 10/26/2020 for Appellant Ruth Hughs [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/10/2020 08:21 AM]
October 10, 2020 MOTION for stay pending appeal [9418562-2] Ruling is requested by: 10/13/2020 at 09:00 am,and for an immediate administrative stay while the court considers the motion for stay pending appeal [9418562-3]. Date of service: 10/10/2020 [20-50867] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs for stay pending appeal [9418562-2] Ruling is requested by: 10/13/2020. Date of service: 10/10/2020 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Dunn, Howton, Lang, Vera; Attorney for Appellants: Hawkins, Sweeten [20-50867] (Kyle Douglas Hawkins ) [Entered: 10/10/2020 01:25 PM]
October 10, 2020 COURT ORDER granting motion filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs for a temporary administrative stay while the court considers the motion for stay pending appeal [ # 9418562-2 ] [ # 9418562-3 ] [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/10/2020 04:06 PM]
October 10, 2020 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [20-50867] (Lanora Christine Pettit ) [Entered: 10/10/2020 01:31 PM]
October 10, 2020 COURT DIRECTIVE ISSUED requesting a response to the motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [ # 9418562-2 ] Response/Opposition due on 10/12/2020. [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/10/2020 02:48 PM]
October 10, 2020 Attorney Lanora C. Pettit added as counsel of record for Appellant Ruth Hughs in 20-50867 [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/10/2020 01:40 PM]
October 9, 2020 CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [9418505-2] Parties added: Appellees Laurie-Jo Straty, Texas Alliance for Retired Americans and BigTent Creative. NOA filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs. [9418505-1] [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/09/2020 11:34 PM]
October 9, 2020 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Ms. Ruth Hughs [20-50867] (AGL) [Entered: 10/09/2020 11:09 PM]

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Plaintiff / appellee: Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House of Representatives
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
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Plaintiff / appellee: Barbara Mason
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
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Plaintiff / appellee: National League of United Latin American Citizens
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
Represented By: Danielle Marie Lang
Represented By: Molly Danahy
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Plaintiff / appellee: Texas Legislative Black Caucus
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
Represented By: Danielle Marie Lang
Represented By: Molly Danahy
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Kembel Scott Brazil
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Plaintiff / appellee: Ralph Edelbach
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
Represented By: Danielle Marie Lang
Represented By: Molly Danahy
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Kembel Scott Brazil
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Plaintiff / appellee: League of Women Voters of Texas
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
Represented By: Danielle Marie Lang
Represented By: Molly Danahy
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Kembel Scott Brazil
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Plaintiff / appellee: Texas League of United Latin American Citizens
Represented By: Chad Wilson Dunn Esq.
Represented By: Danielle Marie Lang
Represented By: Molly Danahy
Represented By: Luis Roberto Vera Esq. Jr.
Represented By: Mark P. Gaber
Represented By: Kembel Scott Brazil
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Plaintiff / appellee: Texas Alliance for Retired Americans
Represented By: Skyler Howton
Represented By: Daniel C. Osher
Represented By: Marc Erik Elias
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Plaintiff / appellee: BigTent Creative
Represented By: Skyler Howton
Represented By: Daniel C. Osher
Represented By: Marc Erik Elias
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Plaintiff / appellee: Laurie-Jo Straty
Represented By: Skyler Howton
Represented By: Daniel C. Osher
Represented By: Marc Erik Elias
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Amicus curiae: Chris Hollins, In his Official Capacity as Harris County Clerk
Represented By: Seth Barrett Hopkins
Represented By: Justin Carl Pfeiffer
Represented By: Susan Lea Hays Esq.
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Amicus curiae: Election Law Scholars
Represented By: Angela Cai
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Amicus curiae: Nicholas Stephanopoulos
Represented By: Angela Cai
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Amicus curiae: Members of Congress
Represented By: Elizabeth Bonnie Wydra
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Amicus curiae: District of Columbia, and the States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, et al.
Represented By: Caroline Van Zile Esq.
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Amicus curiae: Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches
Represented By: Robert Stephen Notzon
Represented By: Ezra D. Rosenberg Esq.
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Amicus curiae: Rebecca Green
Represented By: Angela Cai
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Amicus curiae: Justin Levitt
Represented By: Angela Cai
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Amicus curiae: John W. Oldham, In His Official Capacity as Fort Bend County Elections Administrator
Represented By: Justin Carl Pfeiffer
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Defendant / appellant: Ruth Hughs, in her official capacity as Texas Secretary of State
Represented By: Kyle Douglas Hawkins
Represented By: Lanora Christine Pettit
Represented By: Christopher Beau Carter
Represented By: Patrick K. Sweeten
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