Count US IN, et al v. Diego Morales, et al
| COUNT US IN, WOMEN4CHANGE INDIANA and JOSH MONTAGNE |
| DIEGO MORALES, in his official capacity as Indiana Secretary of State, BETH BOYCE, in her official capacity as Chair of the Indiana Election Commission, SUZANNAH WILSON OVERHOLT, in her official capacity as Vice-Chair of the Indiana Election Commission, KAREN CELESTINO-HORSEMAN, in her official capacity as a member of the Indiana Election Commission, JOHN WESTERCAMP, in his official capacity as a member of the Indiana Election Commission, J. BRADLEY KING, in his official capacity as Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division and ANGELA NUSSMEYER, in her official capacity as Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division |
| 26-1783 |
| April 15, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Civil Rights Voting |
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Filing 21
ORDER: Briefing in this appeal will proceed as follows: Appellants' brief due on or before 06/15/2026 for Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt and John Westercamp. Appellees' brief due on or before 07/15/2026 for Count US IN, Josh Montagne and Women4Change Indiana. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 08/05/2026 for Appellants Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt and John Westercamp. ASG [7525356] [26-1783] (AP) [Entered: 05/13/2026 03:56 PM]
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Filing 20
NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney James Compton for Appellants J. Bradley King, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, Diego Morales, Beth Boyce and John Westercamp has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [20] [7523210] [26-1783] (LJ) [Entered: 05/05/2026 11:40 AM]
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Filing 19
Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellants Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt and John Westercamp. [19] [7521816] [26-1783] (Barta, James) [Entered: 04/29/2026 04:03 PM]
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Filing 18
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Derek A. Zeigler for Appellees Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Josh Montagne. [18] [7520907] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/27/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Zeigler, Derek) [Entered: 04/27/2026 11:52 AM]
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Filing 17
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney James A. Compton for Appellants Diego Morales, Beth Boyce, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, John Westercamp, J. Bradley King and Angela Nussmeyer. [17] [7520893] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/27/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Compton, James) [Entered: 04/27/2026 11:30 AM]
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Filing 16
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Max C. Accardi for Appellees Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Josh Montagne. [16] [7520794] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783] [Edited 04/27/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Accardi, Max) [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:16 AM]
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Filing 15
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Katie Chamblee-Ryan for Appellees Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Josh Montagne. [15] [7520784] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783] [Edited 04/27/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Chamblee-Ryan, Katherine) [Entered: 04/27/2026 08:54 AM]
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Filing 14
NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Andrew Nussbaum for Appellants J. Bradley King, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, Diego Morales, Beth Boyce and John Westercamp has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [14] [7520422] [26-1783] (LJ) [Entered: 04/24/2026 08:02 AM]
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Filing 13
Added Attorney(s) Lauren Rae LaBaumbard for party(s) Appellant J. Bradley King Appellant Beth Boyce Appellant John Westercamp Appellant Angela Nussmeyer Appellant Suzannah Wilson Overholt Appellant Diego Morales Appellant Karen Celestino-Horseman, in case 26-1783 per disclosure statement. Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Lauren R. LaBaumbard for Appellants Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt and John Westercamp. [13] [7519421] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/21/2026 by AD to reflect the addition of counsel.] (LaBaumbard, Lauren) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:05 PM]
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Filing 12
Filed opinion of the court PER CURIAM. We GRANT the States request for a stay pending the resolution of this appeal. The court will enter a separate order setting a briefing schedule on the States appeal. [12] [7519340] [26-1783] (CG) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:34 PM]
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Filing 11
Appearance form filed by Attorney Kyle Hunter for Appellants Beth Boyce, Diego Morales, J. Bradley King, Karen Celestino-Horseman, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Angela Nussmeyer and John Westercamp. [11] [7519165] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/20/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Hunter, Kyle) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:44 AM]
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Filing 10
ORDER re: 1. Emergency motion for immediate administrative stay of preliminary injunction and stay pending appeal. 2. Plaintiffs-appellees' response in opposition to defendants-appellants' emergency motion for immediate administrative stay and stay pending appeal. [ # 3 ] The motion is GRANTED. The preliminary injunction entered on April 14, 2026, is STAYED pending appeal. A reasoned decision will follow within two business days. ASG [10] [7519097] [26-1783] (CG) [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:31 AM]
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Filing 9
Filed Reply by Appellants Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah Wilson Overholt and John Westercamp to Reply in support of emergency motion for immediate administrative stay and stay pending appeal. [9][7519076] [26-1783] (Barta, James) [Entered: 04/17/2026 08:20 PM]
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Filing 8
Filed Response in Opposition by Appellees Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Josh Montagne Attorney Aria C. Branch to Defendants-Appellants' Emergency Motion for Immediate Administrative Stay and Stay Pending Appeal. [8][7519060] [26-1783] (Branch, Aria) [Entered: 04/17/2026 04:24 PM]
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Filing 7
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Aria C. Branch for Appellees Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Josh Montagne. [7] [7519050] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783] (Branch, Aria) [Entered: 04/17/2026 04:08 PM]
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Filing 6
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Christopher O. Murray for Appellants Diego Morales, Beth Boyce, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, John Westercamp, J. Bradley King and Angela Nussmeyer. [6] [7518917] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/17/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Murray, Christopher) [Entered: 04/17/2026 11:50 AM]
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Filing 5
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Andrew Nussbaum for Appellants Diego Morales, Beth Boyce, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, John Westercamp, J. Bradley King and Angela Nussmeyer. [5] [7518916] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783]--[Edited 04/17/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Nussbaum, Andrew) [Entered: 04/17/2026 11:46 AM]
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Filing 4
ORDER re: Emergency motion for immediate administrative stay of preliminary injunction and stay pending appeal. IT IS ORDERED that appellees shall respond to the motion for stay by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. ASG [4] [7518769] [26-1783] (AP) [Entered: 04/16/2026 05:58 PM]
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Filing 3
Emergency motion filed by Appellants J. Bradley King, Beth Boyce, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah W. Overholt, John Westercamp and Karen Celestino-Horseman for Immediate Administrative Stay of Preliminary Injunction and Stay Pending Appeal. [3] [7518749] [26-1783] (Barta, James) [Entered: 04/16/2026 04:46 PM]
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Filing 2
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney James A. Barta for Appellants Beth Boyce, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Suzannah W. Overholt, Karen Celestino-Horseman, John Westercamp and Angela Nussmeyer. [2] [7518695] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1783] (Barta, James) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:32 PM]
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Filing 1
Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet due by 04/29/2026. Appellants' brief due on or before 05/26/2026 for Beth Boyce, Karen Celestino-Horseman, J. Bradley King, Diego Morales, Angela Nussmeyer, Suzannah W. Overholt and John Westercamp. [1] [7518429] [26-1783] (PS) [Entered: 04/16/2026 10:12 AM]
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| Plaintiff: COUNT US IN | |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey A. Macey |
| Represented By: | Aria C. Branch |
| Represented By: | Derek Anthony Zeigler |
| Represented By: | Katherine Chamblee-Ryan |
| Represented By: | Max Accardi |
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| Plaintiff: WOMEN4CHANGE INDIANA | |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey A. Macey |
| Represented By: | Aria C. Branch |
| Represented By: | Derek Anthony Zeigler |
| Represented By: | Katherine Chamblee-Ryan |
| Represented By: | Max Accardi |
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| Plaintiff: JOSH MONTAGNE | |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey A. Macey |
| Represented By: | Aria C. Branch |
| Represented By: | Derek Anthony Zeigler |
| Represented By: | Katherine Chamblee-Ryan |
| Represented By: | Max Accardi |
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| Defendant: DIEGO MORALES, in his official capacity as Indiana Secretary of State | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: BETH BOYCE, in her official capacity as Chair of the Indiana Election Commission | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: SUZANNAH WILSON OVERHOLT, in her official capacity as Vice-Chair of the Indiana Election Commission | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: KAREN CELESTINO-HORSEMAN, in her official capacity as a member of the Indiana Election Commission | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: JOHN WESTERCAMP, in his official capacity as a member of the Indiana Election Commission | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: J. BRADLEY KING, in his official capacity as Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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| Defendant: ANGELA NUSSMEYER, in her official capacity as Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division | |
| Represented By: | Andrew Nussbaum |
| Represented By: | Christopher Owen Murray |
| Represented By: | James A. Barta |
| Represented By: | Lauren Rae LaBaumbard |
| Represented By: | Kyle Hunter |
| Represented By: | James Compton |
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