USA v. Jocelyn Benson, et al
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| JOCELYN BENSON, in her official capacity as Secretary of the State of Michigan and STATE OF MICHIGAN |
| MICHIGAN ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS, DONALD DUQUETTE and KEELY CRIMANDO |
| CENTER FOR ELECTION CONFIDENCE, INC., RESTORING INTEGRITY AND TRUST IN ELECTIONS, INC., HONEST ELECTIONS PROJECT, AMERICA'S FUTURE, CITIZEN'S UNITED, MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMON CAUSE, LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW, NAACP, NAACP MICHIGAN STATE CONFERENCE, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, ORVILLE VERNON BURTON, J. MORGAN KOUSSER, JAMES PEYTON MCCRARY, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, BIPARTISAN AMERICAN ELECTION PROJECT, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN, BIPARTISAN FORMER SECRETARIES OF STATE, AMERICAN CONSTITUITIONAL RIGHTS UNION and LIBERTY LEGAL FOUNDATION |
| 26-1225 |
| February 27, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
Opinions
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Docket Report
This docket was last retrieved on August 24, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
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Filing 133
MANDATE ISSUED with no costs taxed. (ABH) [Entered: 08/24/2026 10:53 AM]
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Filing 132
ORDER filed: The motion to expedite [ # 107 ] is GRANTED IN PART. The petition for en banc rehearing [ # 106 ] is DENIED. Decision for publication. R. Guy Cole, Jr., John B. Nalbandian, and Andre B. Mathis, Circuit Judges. MURPHY, J., delivered a separate opinion concurring in the denial of the petition for rehearing en banc. GRIFFIN and THAPAR, JJ., delivered separate opinions dissenting from the denial of the petition for rehearing en banc. (CL) [Entered: 08/14/2026 02:27 PM]
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Filing 131
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Mr. Ronald D. Coleman for Liberty Legal Foundation in support of the petition for rehearing en banc. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. (BLH) [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:26 AM]
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Filing 130
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Mr. Abhishek S. Kambli for American Constituitional Rights Union in support of the petition for rehearing en banc. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. (BLH) [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:24 AM]
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Filing 129
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Mr. Jason Brett Torchinsky for Honest Elections Project in support of the petition for rehearing en banc. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. (BLH) [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:23 AM]
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Filing 128
ORDER: Upon consideration of the motions of Honest Elections Project, The American Constitutional Rights Union, and Liberty Legal Foundation, for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae in support of the petition for rehearing en banc, It is ORDERED that the motions are GRANTED [ # 114 ], [ # 118 ], [ # 121 ]. R. Guy Cole, Jr., John B. Nalbandian, and Andre B. Mathis, Circuit Judges. (BLH) [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:19 AM]
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Filing 127
RESPONSE to petition, [ # 106 ], previously filed by filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response filed by Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 07/22/2026. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 07/22/2026 04:47 PM]
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Filing 126
RESPONSE to petition for en banc rehearing, [ # 106 ], previously filed by filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response filed by Ms. Aria Branch for Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 07/22/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:37 PM]
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Filing 124
TENDERED brief in support of the petition for rehearing en banc. Received from Attorney Mr. Ronald D. Coleman for Liberty Legal Foundation. (BLH) [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:27 PM]
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Filing 123
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Ronald D. Coleman on behalf of Liberty Legal Foundation , without parties' consent. Certificate of Service:07/16/2026. [26-1225] (LOCKED; motion for leave to file pending).--[Edited 07/16/2026 by BLH] (RDC) [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:02 PM]
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Filing 122
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Liberty Legal Foundation by Ronald D. Coleman. Certificate of Service: 07/16/2026. [26-1225] (RDC) [Entered: 07/16/2026 11:58 AM]
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Filing 121
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Ronald D. Coleman for Liberty Legal Foundation. Certificate of Service: 07/16/2026. [26-1225] (RDC) [Entered: 07/16/2026 11:56 AM]
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Filing 125
TENDERED brief in suport of the petition for rehearing en banc. Received from Attorney Mr. Abhishek S. Kambli for American Constituitional Rights Union. (BLH) [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:39 PM]
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Filing 120
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Liberty Legal Foundation , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. [26-1225] NOTE; you must submit a motion for leave to file the brief, and an appearance of counsel form).--[Edited 07/16/2026 by BLH] (LOCKED; counsel re-submitted the proposed brief). (RDC) [Entered: 07/15/2026 05:29 PM]
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Filing 119
AMICUS BRIEF filed by The American Constitutional Rights Union , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. [26-1225] (LOCKED; motion for leave to file pending).--[Edited 07/16/2026 by BLH] (ASK) [Entered: 07/15/2026 05:12 PM]
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Filing 118
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Abhishek Kambli for The American Constitutional Rights Union. Certificate of Service: 07/15/2026. [26-1225] (ASK) [Entered: 07/15/2026 05:10 PM]
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Filing 117
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for The American Constitutional Rights Union by Abhishek Kambli. Certificate of Service: 07/15/2026. [26-1225] (ASK) [Entered: 07/15/2026 05:07 PM]
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Filing 116
TENDERED brief in support of the petition for rehearing en banc. Received from Attorney Mr. Jason Brett Torchinsky for Honest Elections Project. (BLH) [Entered: 07/15/2026 04:17 PM]
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Filing 115
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Honest Elections Project , without parties' consent. Certificate of Service:07/15/2026. [26-1225] (LOCKED; motion for leave to file pending).--[Edited 07/15/2026 by BLH] (JBT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 04:12 PM]
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Filing 114
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Jason B. Torchinsky for the Honest Elections Project. Certificate of Service: 07/15/2026. [26-1225] (JBT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 04:04 PM]
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Filing 113
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for the Honest Elections Project by Jason B. Torchinsky. Certificate of Service: 07/15/2026. [26-1225] (JBT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 04:01 PM]
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Filing 112
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Jason B. Torchinsky for The Honest Elections Project. Certificate of Service: 07/15/2026. [26-1225] (LOCKED: the motion and proposed brief should be filed separately. You must also file an appearance of counsel form).--[Edited 07/15/2026 by BLH] (JBT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 03:35 PM]
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Filing 111
LETTER SENT to Ms. Aria Branch for Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Donald Duquette and Keely Crimando and Ms. Heather S. Meingast for MI and Jocelyn Benson, notifying that they are directed to respond to the petition for en banc rehearing filed by Mr. David N. Goldman. Respone due 07/22/2026, 5:00 pm, EST. (BLH) [Entered: 07/13/2026 07:56 AM]
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Filing 110
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a petition for en banc rehearing, [ # 106 ]; previously filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA, regarding a motion to expedite submisstion on briefs, [ # 107 ]; previously filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response from Attorney Mr. Erik A. Grill for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2026. [26-1225] (EAG) [Entered: 07/10/2026 04:55 PM]
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Filing 109
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to expedite submisstion on briefs, [ # 107 ]; previously filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response from Attorney Ms. Aria Branch for Appellees Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 07/10/2026 04:48 PM]
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Filing 108
LETTER SENT to Ms. Heather S. Meingast for MI and Jocelyn Benson, notifying that she is directed to respond to the motion to expedite submisstion on briefs. Response due 07/10/2026, 5:00 pm., EST. (BLH) [Entered: 07/08/2026 08:46 PM]
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Filing 107
MOTION filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA to expedite submission on briefs. Certificate of Service: 07/08/2026. [26-1225] (DNG) [Entered: 07/08/2026 01:48 PM]
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Filing 106
PETITION for en banc rehearing filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Certificate of Service: 07/08/2026. [26-1225] (DNG) [Entered: 07/08/2026 01:42 PM]
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Filing 105
OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : AFFIRMED. Mandate to issue. Decision for publication. R. Guy Cole, Jr., John B. Nalbandian (DISSENTING), and Andre B. Mathis (AUTHORING), Circuit Judges. (CL) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:19 PM]
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Filing 104
ORDER filed granting Common Cause's motion to file amicus brief [ # 65 ].. Entered by order of the court. (RGF) [Entered: 06/22/2026 10:36 AM]
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Filing 103
RESPONSE filed regarding an additional citation, [ # 102 ]. Response from Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service:05/27/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/27/2026 08:59 PM]
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Filing 102
ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Ms. Aria Branch for Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 05/22/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/22/2026 05:37 PM]
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Filing 101
CAUSE ARGUED, (via video), by Mr. David N. Goldman for Appellant USA, Ms. Aria Branch for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Donald Duquette and Keely Crimando and Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Appellees MI and Jocelyn Benson before Judges: Cole, Nalbandian and Mathis. (KSF) [Entered: 05/13/2026 10:47 AM]
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Filing 100
ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA. Certificate of Service: 05/12/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/12/2026 05:43 PM]
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Filing 99
NOTIFICATION regarding conference details for the video argument at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. ** This is a restricted document. If you are unable to open the attachment, contact PACER at 1-800-676-6856 and verify that your account has its "Searching Privileges" activated. ** (LAG) [Entered: 05/12/2026 09:37 AM]
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Filing 98
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding an , [ # 97 ]. Response from Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service:05/04/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/04/2026 05:11 PM]
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Filing 97
ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Ms. Aria Branch for Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 05/01/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/01/2026 03:26 PM]
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Filing 96
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding an additional citation, [ # 94 ]. Response from Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service:05/01/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/01/2026 02:35 PM]
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Filing 95
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding an additional citation, [ # 91 ]. Response from Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service:05/01/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 05/01/2026 12:38 PM]
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Filing 94
ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 04/30/2026. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 04/30/2026 12:17 PM]
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Filing 93
Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 04/29/2026. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:48 PM]
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Filing 92
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae League of Women Voters of Michigan by Sejal Jhaveri. Certificate of Service: 04/29/2026. [26-1225] (SPJ) [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:18 PM]
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Filing 91
ADDITIONAL CITATION filed by Ms. Aria Branch for Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 04/29/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:12 PM]
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Filing 90
Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Aria Branch for Appellees Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 04/28/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:46 PM]
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Filing 89
ORDER filed denying motion requesting leave for Amicus Curiae League of Women Voters of Michigan to appear at oral argument [ # 84 ]. (RGF) [Entered: 04/28/2026 01:02 PM]
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Filing 87
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Appellee League of Women Voters of Michigan by Mark Brewer. Certificate of Service: 04/28/2026. [26-1225] (MCB) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:54 AM]
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Filing 86
COUNSEL KINDLY ADVISED TO REFILE USING THE COURT'S FORM AND UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION***********APPEARANCE filed for Appellee League of Women Voters of Michigan by Mark Brewer. Certificate of Service: 04/27/2026. [26-1225]--[Edited 04/27/2026 by RGF] (MCB) [Entered: 04/27/2026 03:00 PM]
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Filing 84
Amicus MOTION filed by League of Women Voters requesting leave for an Amicus to appear at oral argument. Certificate of Service: 04/23/2026. [26-1225] (MCB) [Entered: 04/23/2026 03:38 PM]
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Filing 83
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Honorable Jesus A. Osete for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service: 04/21/2026. [26-1225] (JAO) [Entered: 04/21/2026 02:03 PM]
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Filing 82
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. David N. Goldman for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service: 04/21/2026. [26-1225] (DNG) [Entered: 04/21/2026 01:00 PM]
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Filing 81
Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. David N. Goldman for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service: 04/21/2026. [26-1225] (DNG) [Entered: 04/21/2026 12:58 PM]
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Filing 80
REPLY BRIEF filed by Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 04/21/2026 11:41 AM]
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Filing 79
LOCKED - COUNSEL KINDLY ADVISED TO REFILE AS A REPLY BRIEF **********REPLY filed by Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA regarding US v. Benson Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225]--[Edited 04/21/2026 by RGF] (AB) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:11 PM]
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Filing 78
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Electronic Privacy Information Center by Mairead C. Ahlbach. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (MA) [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:57 PM]
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Filing 77
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Electronic Privacy Information Center by Oluwalani Oisamoje Oisaghie. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (OOO) [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:55 PM]
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Filing 76
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Electronic Privacy Information Center by Christopher T. Casamassima. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (CC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:47 PM]
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Filing 75
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Electronic Privacy Information Center , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/20/2026. [26-1225] (CC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:45 PM]
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Filing 74
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Bipartisan American Election Project , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/20/2026. [26-1225] (AGP) [Entered: 04/20/2026 07:28 PM]
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Filing 73
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Bipartisan American Election Project by Andrew G. Pappas. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (AGP) [Entered: 04/20/2026 07:25 PM]
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Filing 72
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Orville Vernon Burton, J. Morgtan Kousser and James Peyton McCrary , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/20/2026. [26-1225] (GC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 03:15 PM]
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Filing 71
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Carmine G. Iaccarino, Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/20/2026. [26-1225] (CGI) [Entered: 04/20/2026 03:02 PM]
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Filing 70
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Carmine G. Iaccarino for Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (CGI) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:58 PM]
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Filing 69
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections by Carmine G. Iaccarino. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (CGI) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:51 PM]
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Filing 68
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections by Taylor A. Brown. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (TAB) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:33 PM]
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Filing 67
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Orville Vernon Burton, J. Morgan Kousser, and James Peyton McCrary by Gregory A. Clarick. Certificate of Service: 04/20/2026. [26-1225] (GC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 01:16 PM]
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Filing 66
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Common Cause , without parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/17/2026. [26-1225] (LAB) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:29 PM]
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Filing 65
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Lanny A. Breuer for Common Cause. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-1225] (LAB) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:18 PM]
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Filing 64
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Bipartisan Former Secretaries of State , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/17/2026. [26-1225] (CMC) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:11 PM]
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Filing 63
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP, NAACP Michigan State Conference, National Urban League and LULAC , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/17/2026. [26-1225] (GC) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:51 PM]
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Filing 62
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Bipartisan Former Secretaries of State , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/17/2026. [26-1225] (CMC) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:38 PM]
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Filing 61
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Bipartisan Former Secretaries of State by Cory M. Carone. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-1225] (CMC) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:17 PM]
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Filing 60
AMICUS BRIEF filed by League of Women Voters , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/17/2026. [26-1225] (MCB) [Entered: 04/17/2026 04:09 PM]
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Filing 59
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Lanny A. Breuer for Common Cause. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-1225] (LAB) [Entered: 04/17/2026 02:36 PM]
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Filing 58
***MOTION LOCKED - INCORRECT ATTACHMENT - COUNSEL SHOULD REFILE AMICUS MOTION AND AMICUS BRIEF AS TWO SEPARATE ELECTRONIC ENTRIES*** MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Lanny A. Breuer for Common Cause. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-1225] (LAB) [Entered: 04/17/2026 01:30 PM]
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Filing 57
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP Michigan State Conference, National Urban League, and League of United Latin American Citizens by Gillian Cassell-Stiga. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-1225] (GC) [Entered: 04/17/2026 11:26 AM]
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Filing 56
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Aria Branch for Appellees Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:37 PM]
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Filing 55
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Kelsey E. McGee for Appellant USA. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (KEM) [Entered: 04/16/2026 02:40 PM]
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Filing 54
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Erik A. Grill for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (EAG) [Entered: 04/16/2026 02:06 PM]
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Filing 53
Orientation Acknowledgment filed by Attorney Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 04/16/2026 02:00 PM]
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Filing 52
APPEARANCE filed for Appellant USA by James Thomas Tucker. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (JTT) [Entered: 04/16/2026 12:48 PM]
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Filing 51
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Common Cause by Lanny A. Breuer. Certificate of Service: 04/16/2026. [26-1225] (LAB) [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:24 AM]
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Filing 50
NOTIFICATION regarding mandatory orientation for video arguments in the Sixth Circuit. ** This is a restricted document. If you are unable to open the attachment, contact PACER at 1-800-676-6856 and verify that your account has its "Searching Privileges" activated. ** (KSF) [Entered: 04/16/2026 10:09 AM]
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Filing 49
VIDEO ARGUMENT SCHEDULED for 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (ALF) [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:32 PM]
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Filing 48
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Former Employees of the U.S. Department of Justice , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/14/2026. [26-1225] (NB) [Entered: 04/14/2026 02:41 PM]
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Filing 47
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Democratic National Committee , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/14/2026. [26-1225] (DJF) [Entered: 04/14/2026 01:35 PM]
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Filing 46
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Daniel J. Freeman ; Democratic National Committee makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? NO 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? NO Certificate of Service: 04/14/2026. [26-1225] (DJF) [Entered: 04/14/2026 01:22 PM]
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Filing 45
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Former Employees of the U.S. Department of Justice by Noah B. Bokat-Lindell. Certificate of Service: 04/14/2026. [26-1225] (NB) [Entered: 04/14/2026 11:08 AM]
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Filing 44
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Democratic National Committee by Daniel J. Freeman. Certificate of Service: 04/14/2026. [26-1225] (DJF) [Entered: 04/14/2026 10:22 AM]
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Filing 43
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Local Elected Officials , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:04/13/2026. [26-1225] (JBM) [Entered: 04/13/2026 04:59 PM]
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Filing 42
APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Ms. Heather S. Meingast for Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 04/13/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 04/13/2026 04:41 PM]
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Filing 41
INTERVENORS - APPELLEES BRIEF filed by Ms. Aria Branch for Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 04/13/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1225]--[Edited 04/13/2026 by RGF] (AB) [Entered: 04/13/2026 04:16 PM]
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Filing 40
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Local Election Officials by Jonathan Miller. Certificate of Service: 04/13/2026. [26-1225] (JBM) [Entered: 04/13/2026 11:29 AM]
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Filing 39
ORDER filed granting amicus curiae (Michigan House of Representatives) motion to file amicus brief [ # 32 ].. Entered by order of the court.--[Edited 04/09/2026 by PJE] (RGF) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:19 AM]
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Filing 38
APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Michigan House of Representatives by Charles R. Spies. Certificate of Service: 04/02/2026. [26-1225] (CRS) [Entered: 04/02/2026 10:29 AM]
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Filing 37
APPEARANCE filed for Amicus Curiae Michigan House of Representatives by Jonathan B. Koch. Certificate of Service: 04/02/2026. [26-1225] (JBK) [Entered: 04/02/2026 10:13 AM]
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Filing 36
ORDER filed granting amicus curiae Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc., and Honest Elections Project motion for leave to file amicus brief [ # 28 ].. Entered by order of the court. (RGF) [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:33 PM]
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Filing 35
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for America's Future and Citizens United by William J. Olson. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (WJO) [Entered: 03/30/2026 07:33 PM]
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Filing 34
AMICUS BRIEF filed by William J, Olson for Amici Curiae America's Future and Citizens United , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:03/30/2026. [26-1225] (WJO) [Entered: 03/30/2026 07:27 PM]
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Filing 33
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Michigan House of Representatives , without parties' consent. Certificate of Service:03/30/2026. [26-1225] (JBK) [Entered: 03/30/2026 05:06 PM]
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Filing 32
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Jonathan R. Koch for Michigan House of Representatives. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (JBK) [Entered: 03/30/2026 05:02 PM]
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Filing 31
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. and Honest Elections Project by Michael J. Pattwell. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (MJP) [Entered: 03/30/2026 03:22 PM]
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Filing 30
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Zachary C. Larsen ; Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Honest Elections Project and Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (ZCL) [Entered: 03/30/2026 11:56 AM]
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Filing 29
AMICUS BRIEF filed by Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Honest Elections Project and Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. Zachary C. Larsen , with parties' consent. Certificate of Service:03/30/2026. [26-1225] (ZCL) [Entered: 03/30/2026 11:16 AM]
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Filing 28
MOTION to file AMICUS BRIEF filed by Zachary C. Larsen for Center For Election Confidence, Inc.; Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections; Honest Elections Project. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (ZCL) [Entered: 03/30/2026 11:07 AM]
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Filing 27
AMICUS APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Honest Elections Project and Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. by Zachary C. Larsen. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225] (ZCL) [Entered: 03/30/2026 11:01 AM]
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Filing 26
LOCKED - COUNSEL HAS REFILED DOCUMENT CORRECTLY ***********APPEARANCE filed for Amici Curiae Center for Election Confidence, Inc., Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. and Honest Elections Project by Zachary C. Larsen. Certificate of Service: 03/30/2026. [26-1225]--[Edited 03/30/2026 by RGF] (ZCL) [Entered: 03/30/2026 10:53 AM]
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Filing 25
CORRECTED APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA.. Certificate of Service: 03/24/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 03/24/2026 11:32 AM]
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Filing 24
LOCKED - PLEASE SEE #25**************APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA. Certificate of Service: 03/23/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1225]--[Edited 03/24/2026 by RGF] (AB) [Entered: 03/23/2026 11:53 PM]
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Filing 23
APPEARANCE filed for Appellant USA by Jesus A. Osete. Certificate of Service: 03/18/2026. [26-1225] (JAO) [Entered: 03/18/2026 12:23 PM]
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Filing 22
TRANSCRIPT ORDER filed - no hearings held in District Court. Filed by Mr. Eric Neff for USA. Certificate of Service: 03/11/2026. [26-1225] (EN) [Entered: 03/11/2026 06:38 PM]
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Filing 21
BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting expedited briefing schedule: appellant brief now due 03/23/2026. appellee brief now due 04/13/2026. (RGF) [Entered: 03/11/2026 04:43 PM]
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Filing 20
ORDER filed granting in part and denying in part appellant's motion to expedite briefing schedule [ # 6 ] filed by Mr. David N. Goldman. Upon review of the parties briefing, the motion to expedite is GRANTED IN PART, and the court sets the following deadlines. The plaintiff shall file its principal brief by Monday, March 23, 2026. The defendants and appellees shall file their principal briefs by Monday, April 13. The plaintiff may file a reply brief by Monday, April 20. The clerk will issue a separate briefing letter. (RGF) [Entered: 03/11/2026 04:39 PM]
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Filing 19
REPLY filed by Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA regarding Response in Opposition to Motion to Expedite Appeal Certificate of Service: 03/10/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 03/10/2026 04:59 PM]
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Filing 18
CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Andrew Braniff for Appellant USA. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Jocelyn Benson, Keely Crimando, League of Women Voters of Michigan, Donald Duquette, MI and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 03/09/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 03/09/2026 03:53 PM]
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Filing 17
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Joshua C. Abbuhl ; Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? NO 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? NO Certificate of Service: 03/06/2026. [26-1225] (JCA) [Entered: 03/06/2026 05:18 PM]
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Filing 16
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to expedite briefing schedule, [ # 6 ]; previously filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response from Attorney Ms. Aria Branch for Appellees Keely Crimando, Donald Duquette and Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. Certificate of Service: 03/06/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 03/06/2026 04:45 PM]
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Filing 15
RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion, [ # 6 ]; previously filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA. Response from Attorney Mr. Erik A. Grill for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI. Certificate of Service: 03/06/2026. [26-1225] (EAG) [Entered: 03/06/2026 12:06 PM]
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Filing 14
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Keely Crimando and Donald Duquette by Aria C. Branch. Certificate of Service: 03/06/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 03/06/2026 11:26 AM]
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Filing 13
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Keely Crimando and Donald Duquette by Sarah Prescott. Certificate of Service: 03/06/2026. [26-1225] (SSP) [Entered: 03/06/2026 09:11 AM]
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Filing 12
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Keely Crimando and Donald Duquette by Derek A. Zeigler. Certificate of Service: 03/05/2026. [26-1225] (DAZ) [Entered: 03/05/2026 03:06 PM]
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Filing 11
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Keely Crimando and Donald Duquette by Branden D. Lewiston. Certificate of Service: 03/05/2026. [26-1225] (BDL) [Entered: 03/05/2026 03:04 PM]
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Filing 10
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Keely Crimando and Donald Duquette by Joshua C. Abbuhl. Certificate of Service: 03/05/2026. [26-1225] (JCA) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:49 PM]
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Filing 9
LETTER SENT to Mr. Andrew Braniff for USA, Mr. David N. Goldman for USA, Ms. Kelsey E. McGee for USA, Mr. Eric Neff for USA, Mr. Erik A. Grill for MI and Jocelyn Benson, Ms. Heather S. Meingast for MI and Jocelyn Benson, Ms. Renata O'Donnell for League of Women Voters of Michigan and Ms. Sarah S. Prescott for Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Donald Duquette and Keely Crimando, notifying that party has an opportunity to respond to motion to expedite briefing schedule. Response due 03/06/2026.The court requests the appellees response to the Governments emergency motion to expedite briefing schedule by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Government may file a reply to the response no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (RGF) [Entered: 03/03/2026 03:08 PM]
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Filing 8
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI by Erik A. Grill. Certificate of Service: 03/03/2026. [26-1225] (EAG) [Entered: 03/03/2026 09:58 AM]
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Filing 7
APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Jocelyn Benson and MI by Heather S. Meingast. Certificate of Service: 03/03/2026. [26-1225] (HSM) [Entered: 03/03/2026 09:55 AM]
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Filing 6
EMERGENCY MOTION filed by Mr. David N. Goldman for USA to expedite briefing schedule. Certificate of Service: 02/27/2026. [26-1225]--[Edited 03/02/2026 by RGF] (DNG) [Entered: 02/27/2026 05:23 PM]
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Filing 5
APPEARANCE filed for Appellant USA by Kelsey E. McGee. Certificate of Service: 02/27/2026. [26-1225] (KEM) [Entered: 02/27/2026 03:53 PM]
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Filing 4
APPEARANCE filed for Appellant USA by Andrew G. Braniff. Certificate of Service: 02/27/2026. [26-1225] (AB) [Entered: 02/27/2026 02:45 PM]
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Filing 3
APPEARANCE filed for Appellant USA by David N. Goldman. Certificate of Service: 02/27/2026. [26-1225] (DNG) [Entered: 02/27/2026 01:18 PM]
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Filing 2
Update fee status change to waived. (RGF) [Entered: 02/27/2026 12:09 PM]
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Filing 1
Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellant USA. Transcript needed: n. (RGF) [Entered: 02/27/2026 12:01 PM]
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