Arkansas United, et al v. John Thurston, et al
| Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith |
| John Thurston, in his official capacity as the Secretary of State of Arkansas, Sharon Brooks, in her official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, in her official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, William Luther, in his official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, Charles Roberts, in his official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, James Sharp, in his official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, J. Harmon Smith, in his official capacity as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, Remee Oelschlaeger, in her official capacity as a member of the Washington County Election Commission, Bill Ackerman, in his official capacity as a member of the Washington County Election Commission, Max Deitchler, in his official capacity as a member of the Washington County Election Commission, Jennifer Price, in her official capacity as a member of the Washington County Election Commission, Russell Anzalone, in his official capacity as a member of the Benton County Election Commission, Robbyn Tumey, in her official capacity as a member of the Benton County Election Commission, Harlan Stee, in his official capacity as a member of the Benton County election Commission, David Damron, in his capacity as a member of the Sebastian County Election, Luis Andrade, in his capacity as a member of the Sebastian County Election, Lee Webb, in his capacity as a member of the Sebastian County Election and Meghan Hassler, in her capacity as a member of the Sebastian County Election |
| State of Nebraska, State of Alabama, State of Alaska, State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of Indiana, State of Kentucky, State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Montana, State of New Hampshire, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia and Honest Elections Project |
| United States |
| 22-2918 |
| September 12, 2022 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit |
| Voting |
Docket Report
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U.S. Supreme Court Notice of cert filed in the Supreme Court on 01/22/2026, case No. 25-890 [5605772] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AMT) [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:45 PM]
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MANDATE ISSUED. [5574702] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JES) [Entered: 11/04/2025 10:16 AM]
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JUDGE ORDER: The petition for rehearing en banc is denied. The petition for panel rehearing is also denied [ # 5551120-2 ]. Chief Judge Colloton, Judge Smith, Judge Kelly, and Judge Erickson would grant the petition for rehearing en banc. COLLOTON, Chief Judge, with whom SMITH, KELLY, and ERICKSON, Circuit Judges, join, dissenting from denial of rehearing en banc. (SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS). PUBLISHED ORDER. Hrg Apr 2025 [5571502] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JES) [Entered: 10/24/2025 02:40 PM]
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RESPONSE in opposition to petition for enbanc rehearing [ # 5551120-2 ] filed by Attorney Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, 23-1154 , w/service 09/29/2025. [5562557] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited 09/30/2025 by JES to edit docket text] (AHP) [Entered: 09/29/2025 04:43 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Appellants' motion for extension of time to file a response to the petition for rehearing [ # 5556187-2 ] is granted. Response due on 09/29/2025. [5557589] [22-2918, 23-1154] (NDG) [Entered: 09/12/2025 04:23 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file response to petition for enbanc rehearing and for rehearing by panel, [ # 5551120-3 ], until 09/29/2025, filed by Attorney Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 w/service 09/10/2025. [5556187] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited 09/12/2025 to correct docket text by NDG] (AHP) [Entered: 09/10/2025 10:39 AM]
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JUDGE ORDER: A petition for rehearing has been filed by the Appellee in the above case. The court requests a response to the petition for Rehearing En Banc. The response is limited to 3,900 words and must contain a word count certificate. The response should be filed electronically. Response due on 09/15/2025 by Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston. Hrg Apr 2025 [5553975] [22-2918, 23-1154]--Edited 09/05/2025 by JES the docket text was corrected to reflect that a response is due from the appellants.] (JES) [Entered: 09/03/2025 02:35 PM]
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PETITION for enbanc rehearing and also for rehearing by panel filed by Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 08/25/2025 [5551120] [22-2918, 23-1154] (SSV) [Entered: 08/25/2025 11:39 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5544502-2 ] motion for extension of time to file rehearing filed by Susana Sandoval Vargas. Petition for Rehearing due on 08/25/2025 [5545080] [22-2918, 23-1154] (NDG) [Entered: 08/05/2025 04:30 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file petition for rehearing until 08/25/2025, filed by Attorney Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 08/04/2025. [5544502] [22-2918, 23-1154] (SSV) [Entered: 08/04/2025 05:27 PM]
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JUDGMENT FILED - The judgment of the originating court is REVERSED, VACATED and REMANDED in accordance with the opinion of this Court. JAMES B. LOKEN, RAYMOND W. GRUENDER and L. STEVEN GRASZ Hrg Apr 2025 [5541744] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 07/28/2025 09:28 AM]
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OPINION FILED - THE COURT: James B. Loken, Raymond W. Gruender and L. Steven Grasz AUTHORING JUDGE: L. Steven Grasz (PUBLISHED) [5541733] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 07/28/2025 09:09 AM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5518633-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Katherine Elmlinger Lamm. Katherine Elmlinger Lamm for United States in 22-2918, 23-1154 has been granted leave to withdraw from these cases. [5520804] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JES) [Entered: 05/28/2025 12:03 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Andrew G. Braniff for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States w/service 05/21/2025 [5518570] [22-2918] (AGB) [Entered: 05/21/2025 08:49 AM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Katherine Elmlinger Lamm for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 05/21/2025. [5518633] [22-2918, 23-1154] (KEL) [Entered: 05/21/2025 09:46 AM]
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ARGUED & SUBMITTED in St. Louis to Judges James B. Loken, Raymond W. Gruender, L. Steven Grasz on 04/17/2025. Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellants John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith. Rebuttal by Autumn Hamit Patterson for John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith. RECORDED. # Click Here To Listen to Oral Argument [5507344] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMM) [Entered: 04/17/2025 11:23 AM]
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ARGUMENT RESPONSE/APPEARANCE FORM filed by Susana Sandoval Vargas for Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918, 23-1154 for argument in April, at the U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. [5503989] [22-2918, 23-1154] (SSV) [Entered: 04/07/2025 01:08 PM]
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CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5502885-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Elizabeth Hecker. Elizabeth Hecker for United States in 22-2918 & 23-1154 has been granted leave to withdraw from these appeals. [5503093] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 04/03/2025 01:03 PM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Elizabeth Hecker for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 04/03/2025. [5502885] [22-2918, 23-1154] (EH) [Entered: 04/03/2025 09:02 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Katherine E. Lamm for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States w/service 04/02/2025 [5502349] [22-2918] (KEL) [Entered: 04/02/2025 09:44 AM]
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ARGUMENT RESPONSE/APPEARANCE FORM filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson for Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, Autumn Hamit Patterson for John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 23-1154 for argument in April, at the U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. [5497082] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AHP) [Entered: 03/18/2025 09:54 AM]
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SET FOR ARGUMENT - CASE PLACED ON CALENDAR - for Argument in St. Louis on Thursday, April 17, 2025. To be heard before Judges James B. Loken, Raymond W. Gruender and L. Steven Grasz in Division I. The courtroom deputy will be Jeanette McKee. All attorneys presenting oral argument must complete a Response Form. # Click Here to Complete the Oral Argument Response Form . # Click Here for the Complete Calendar PLEASE REVIEW THE ENTIRE CALENDAR CAREFULLY, PARTICULARLY THE COUNSEL NOTICE PAGE. If you are appointed counsel under the Criminal Justice Act and require airline transportation to oral argument, the court will issue a travel authorization the next business day. [5495984] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMM) [Entered: 03/14/2025 11:03 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Autumn Hamit Patterson for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 03/10/2025 [5493984] [22-2918] (AHP) [Entered: 03/10/2025 02:09 PM]
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CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5487771-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Erin H Flynn. Erin H Flynn for United States in 22-2918 & 23-1154 has been granted leave to withdraw from this case. [5487930] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 02/21/2025 08:38 AM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Erin H Flynn for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 02/20/2025. [5487771] [22-2918, 23-1154] (EHF) [Entered: 02/20/2025 02:55 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Elizabeth P. Hecker for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States w/service 02/20/2025 [5487398] [22-2918] (EH) [Entered: 02/20/2025 07:08 AM]
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CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5480439-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Anna Marks Baldwin. Anna Marks Baldwin for United States in 22-2918 & 23-1154 has been granted leave to withdraw from this case. [5480504] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 01/30/2025 03:10 PM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Anna Marks Baldwin for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States in 23-1154, 22-2918 w/service 01/30/2025. [5480439] [23-1154, 22-2918] (AMB) [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:37 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5470269-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Nicholas J. Bronni. Nicholas J. Bronni for John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 22-2918, 23-1154 has been granted leave to withdraw from this case. [5470331] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AMT) [Entered: 12/30/2024 07:49 AM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Nicholas J. Bronni for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, Attorney Nicholas J. Bronni for Appellants John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 23-1154 w/service 12/27/2024. [5470269] [22-2918, 23-1154] (NJB) [Entered: 12/27/2024 04:53 PM]
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LETTER from Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, 23-1154 regarding availability for oral argument. w/service 11/15/2024 [5457375] [22-2918, 23-1154] (DLJ) [Entered: 11/15/2024 03:41 PM]
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Paper copies Reply brief, [ # 5452253-2 ] filed by Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, 23-1154 10 paper copies received. [5453298] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited to reflect paper copies were received and filed in the associated case 11/12/2024 by AMT] (HAG) [Entered: 11/04/2024 04:29 PM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF filed by Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 & 23-1154, w/service 10/31/2024. Length: 4,512 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 11/05/2024 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. [5452253] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 10/31/2024 12:14 PM]
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REPLY brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, 23-1154 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5452002] [22-2918, 23-1154] (DLJ) [Entered: 10/30/2024 08:59 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5444339-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Dylan L. Jacobs. in 22-2918 Reply brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 10/30/2024 [5444567] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMB) [Entered: 10/09/2024 12:56 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/30/2024, filed by Attorney Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 10/08/2024. [5444339] [22-2918] (DLJ) [Entered: 10/08/2024 04:58 PM]
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Please note that this case has been screened for oral argument. The exact date of your oral argument has not been determined at this time. You will be receiving a calendar approximately 4 weeks before the scheduled argument date. Please review the current and future argument dates immediately to determine if you have any conflicts. # Click Here to View Published Argument Calendars and Future Court Session Dates and Locations If you do have conflicts with any of the argument dates, please inform this court by sending a letter using the ECF docketing event 'Correspondence to Court', 'Letter filed' 'regarding availability for oral argument'. Your compliance with this policy will minimize the need for motions to continue or reschedule oral argument. The court also encourages you to notify the clerk if conflicts with these dates develop in the future. The clerk's office takes conflict dates into consideration in scheduling oral arguments but cannot guarantee that every request will be honored. [5441356] [22-2918, 23-1154] (MR) [Entered: 09/30/2024 04:57 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5432533-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Michael A. Cantrell. Michael A. Cantrell for John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 22-2918 has been granted leave to withdraw from this case. [5432651] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMB) [Entered: 09/05/2024 03:33 PM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918, Attorney Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 23-1154 w/service 09/05/2024. [5432533] [22-2918, 23-1154] (MAC) [Entered: 09/05/2024 01:45 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5432418-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Dylan L. Jacobs. Reply brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 10/16/2024 [5432485] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMB) [Entered: 09/05/2024 12:57 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/16/2024, filed by Attorney Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 23-1154, Attorney Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 22-2918 w/service 09/05/2024. [5432418] [23-1154, 22-2918] (DLJ) [Entered: 09/05/2024 11:31 AM]
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Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5430703-2 ] filed by United States in 22-2918 & 23-1154 10 paper copies received. [5432448] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 09/05/2024 11:59 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Erin H. Flynn for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States w/service 09/03/2024 [5431060] [22-2918] (EHF) [Entered: 09/03/2024 08:47 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Anna M. Baldwin for Amicus on Behalf of Appellee(s) United States w/service 09/03/2024 [5431052] [22-2918] (AMB) [Entered: 09/03/2024 08:39 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by United States in 22-2918 & 23-1154 w/service 08/30/2024. Length: 6,451 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM United States due 09/04/2024 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. [5430703] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/30/2024 12:05 PM]
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AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of United States submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. [5430639] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AMB) [Entered: 08/30/2024 10:54 AM]
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Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5428568-2 ] filed by Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918 & 23-1154 10 paper copies received. [5429985] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/29/2024 09:49 AM]
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RECORD FILED - SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX, 1 volume, Comments: 3 sets [5429446] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/28/2024 11:45 AM]
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APPELLEE brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918 & 23-1154 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5428495] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited 08/26/2024 by HAG to add all parties for brief submission] (NP) [Entered: 08/26/2024 02:59 PM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918 & 23-1154, w/service 08/26/2024. Length: 12,905 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due 09/03/2024 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Reply brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due on 09/16/2024. [5428568] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/26/2024 04:03 PM]
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Record Deficiency Sent to Attorney Nina Perales for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918 & 23-1154. Record Deficiency due on 08/27/2024 - SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5427156-1] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/22/2024 11:42 AM]
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Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918 & 23-1154. [5427012] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 08/22/2024 08:46 AM]
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**LOCKED-APPENDICES ARE NOT FILED ELECTRONICALLY** Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154, 22-2918. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5426963] [23-1154, 22-2918]--[Edited 08/22/2024 by HAG to lock] (NP) [Entered: 08/21/2024 11:59 PM]
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APPELLEE brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154, 22-2918 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5426962] [23-1154, 22-2918] (NP) [Entered: 08/21/2024 11:58 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5414656-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Susana Sandoval Vargas. in 22-2918 Brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due 08/21/2024. [5414724] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMB) [Entered: 07/18/2024 08:38 AM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 08/21/2024, filed by Attorney Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 07/17/2024. [5414656] [22-2918, 23-1154] (SSV) [Entered: 07/17/2024 04:45 PM]
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RECORD FILED - SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT APPENDIX, 1 volume, Comments: 3 sets [5407535] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/26/2024 12:08 PM]
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Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5405678-2 ] filed by Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 & 23-1154 10 paper copies received, w/Addendum attached. [5407531] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/26/2024 12:06 PM]
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Record Deficiency Sent to Attorney Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants John Thurston, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp and J. Harmon Smith in 22-2918 & 23-1154. Record Deficiency due on 07/01/2024 - SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5406240-1] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/24/2024 11:30 AM]
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ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 & 23-1154, w/service 06/21/2024. [5405681] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/21/2024 10:52 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 & 23-1154, w/service 06/21/2024. Length: 10,076 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 06/26/2024 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due on 07/22/2024. [5405678] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/21/2024 10:50 AM]
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JUDGE ORDER: Appellants' opening brief in Case No. 22-2918 was filed on December 20, 2022. The appeal was subsequently stayed pending the decision in AR State Conference NAACP, et al v. AR Board of Apportionment, et al., Case No. 22-1395. On February 26, 2024, the stay was vacated and appellants were directed to file their opening brief and appendix in Case No. 23-1154. Appellants have now submitted a consolidated brief in Case Nos. 22-2918 and 23-1154. Appellants consolidated brief is accepted for filing and the opening brief filed on December 20, 2022 in Case No. 22-1918, Doc. No. [ # 5229102-2 ], is hereby stricken. The joint appendix filed on December 22, 2022 in Case No. 22-2918 is also accepted for filing in Case No. 23-1154. In light of the decision in AR State Conference NAACP, amicus Honest Elections Project is granted leave to submit a new brief in accordance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and the 8th Circuit Rules of Appellate Procedure. The new amicus brief is due June 28, 2024. Adp Sep 2022 [5405663] [22-2918, 23-1154] (HAG) [Entered: 06/21/2024 10:30 AM]
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APPELLANT brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 23-1154, 22-2918 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5402333] [23-1154, 22-2918] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/10/2024 09:34 PM]
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Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 23-1154, 22-2918. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5402335] [23-1154, 22-2918] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/10/2024 09:36 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER:Denying [ # 5386520-2 ] motion for stay filed by Nina Perales. Adp Sep 2022 [5391798] [22-2918, 23-1154] (JMB) [Entered: 05/08/2024 01:58 PM]
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RESPONSE in opposition to motion for stay [ # 5386520-2 ] filed by Attorney Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 , w/service 05/06/2024. [5391021] [22-2918, 23-1154] (MAC) [Entered: 05/06/2024 04:17 PM]
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MOTION for stay, filed by Attorney Nina Perales for Appellees Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154 w/service 04/23/2024. [5386520] [23-1154, 22-2918] (NP) [Entered: 04/23/2024 04:45 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 04/26/2024, filed by Attorney Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 w/service 03/14/2024. ***LOCKED-COUNSEL TO REFILE IN 23-1154 ONLY*** [5373549] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited 03/14/2024 by HAG to lock] (DLJ) [Entered: 03/14/2024 01:38 PM]
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CORRECTED JUDGE ORDER:We are correcting our previous order dated 02/26/2024 which was judge order to resume case,[5367320-2] The stay of proceedings previously granted in these consolidated appeals is vacated. Appellants brief and appendix in No. 23-1154 are due March 27, 2024. Appellees consolidated response brief in these cases will be due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing appellants brief in No. 23-1154. [5367597] Adp Sep 2022 [5367597] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AMT) [Entered: 02/27/2024 09:00 AM]
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****DOCUMENT LOCKED****JUDGE ORDER: To resume cases 23-2918 and 23-1154 and remove them from abeyance status. The following briefing schedule is established: Appellants' brief in 23-1154 is due 03/27/2024. Appellees' consolidated response brief in both cases will be due 30 days from the date appellants' opening brief is accepted for filing in 23-1154. Adp Sep 2022 [5367320] [22-2918, 23-1154] THIS ORDER HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE CORRECTED ORDER DATED FEBRUARY 27, 2024. (RMD) [Entered: 02/26/2024 02:00 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5352594-2 ] motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel. Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel for Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154, 22-2918 has been granted leave to withdraw from this case. [5352856] [23-1154, 22-2918] (DNS) [Entered: 01/12/2024 08:30 AM]
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MOTION to withdraw as retained counsel, filed by Attorney Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154 w/service 01/11/2024. [5352594] [23-1154, 22-2918] (GVS) [Entered: 01/11/2024 11:50 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Lincoln J. Korell for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) State of Nebraska w/service 12/22/2023 [5347527] [22-2918] (LJK) [Entered: 12/22/2023 11:57 AM]
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LETTER from Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project regarding Notice of attorney withdrawal. w/service 12/07/2023 [5342499] [22-2918] (JPM) [Entered: 12/07/2023 12:02 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER:Granting [ # 5315359-2 ] motion to file response out of time filed by Mr. Michael A. Cantrell.; Denying [ # 5311895-3 ] motion to resume case filed by Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel. Adp Sep 2022 [5316257] [22-2918, 23-1154] (RMD) [Entered: 09/14/2023 10:25 AM]
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MOTION for leave to file response to motion to resume case, [ # 5311895-3 ], out of time, filed by Attorney Mr. Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 w/service 09/12/2023. [5315359] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited to correct filing relief 09/12/2023 by AMT] (MAC) [Entered: 09/12/2023 10:35 AM]
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RESPONSE in opposition to motion to resume case [ # 5311895-3 ] filed by Attorney Mr. Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston in 22-2918 , w/service 09/12/2023. [5315209] [22-2918, 23-1154] [Edited 09/14/2023 by RMD - to correct docket text] (MAC) [Entered: 09/12/2023 08:51 AM]
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MOTION to resume consolidated cases and remove them from abeyance status, filed by Attorney Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith in 22-2918, 23-1154 w/service 08/30/2023. [5311895] [22-2918, 23-1154]--[Edited 08/31/2023 by RMD - Edited to add correct relief] (GVS) [Entered: 08/30/2023 05:32 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by John J. Schoettle for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) State of Nebraska w/service 07/25/2023 [5299356] [22-2918] (JJS) [Entered: 07/25/2023 02:33 PM]
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LETTER from Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel and Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith in 23-1154 regarding address change w/service 04/13/2023 [5264965] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AT) [Entered: 04/13/2023 12:22 PM]
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***DOCUMENT LOCKED***APPEARANCE filed by Griselda Vega Samuel and Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 04/12/2023 [5264767] [22-2918]--[Edited 04/13/2023 by AT] The document was refiled as a letter/change of address, see history ID: [5264965] (GVS) [Entered: 04/12/2023 04:38 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER: Case Nos. 22-2918 and 23-1154 are hereby consolidated and these cases shall be held in abeyance pending a decision in AR State Conference NAACP, et al v. AR Board of Apportionment, et al, Case No. 22-1395. The motion for extension of time to file Appellant's brief in 22-2918 [ # 5241039-2 ] is denied as moot. Adp Jan 2023 [5251858] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AT) [Entered: 03/06/2023 11:43 AM]
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CLERK ORDER:holding briefing schedule in abeyance pending disposition of joint motion to consolidate and hold cases in abeyance. [5242172] [22-2918, 23-1154] (AT) [Entered: 02/03/2023 03:16 PM]
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CLERK ORDER: The clerk order dated February 1, 2023, granting the motion for extension of time is hereby vacated. [5241094-2]. [5242112] [22-2918] (AT) [Entered: 02/03/2023 02:05 PM]
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***DOCUMENT LOCKED***CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5241039-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas. Brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due 02/07/2023. [5241094] [22-2918] [5241094] [22-2918]--[Edited 02/03/2023 by AT] THE CLERK ORDER HAS BEEN VACATED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2023. (AT) [Entered: 02/01/2023 08:47 AM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 02/07/2023, filed by Attorney Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 01/31/2023. [5241039] [22-2918] (SSV) [Entered: 01/31/2023 05:25 PM]
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MOTION to hold case in abeyance Reason for abeyance:Joint Motion to Hold Appeal in Abeyance Pending Decision in Ark. St. Conf. NAACP v. Ark. Bd. of Apportionment, No. 22-1395 (8th Cir.), filed by Mr. Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston, Mr. Nicholas J. Bronni for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston, Mr. Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston and Mr. Francisco Fernandez del Castillo for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith, Ms. Nina Perales for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith, Ms. Griselda Vega Samuel for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith, Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith and Mr. Lawrence Anthony Walker for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 01/26/2023. [5239587] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 01/26/2023 02:11 PM]
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CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Amicus Brief [ # 5236242-2 ], filed by Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project [5236880] [22-2918]--[Edited 01/18/2023 by CNL. Modified to correct docket text.] (JBT) [Entered: 01/18/2023 01:15 PM]
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Paper copies Amicus Brief, [ # 5230614-2 ] filed by Honest Elections Project 10 paper copies received. Paper brief deficiency due01/23/2023. SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5236242] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 01/17/2023 12:26 PM]
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PAPER brief deficiency sent to Mr. Jason Brett Torchinsky, for Amicus Brief of Honest Elections Project [ # 5230614-2 ]. Paper brief deficiency due 01/17/2023. [5234892] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 01/11/2023 11:56 AM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5232922-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas. Brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due 02/02/2023. [5233027] [22-2918] (AT) [Entered: 01/05/2023 10:58 AM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 02/02/2023, filed by Attorney Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 01/04/2023. [5232922] [22-2918] (SSV) [Entered: 01/04/2023 05:40 PM]
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On December 1, 2016, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure were amended to require a certificate of compliance for motions filed under Rule 27, certifying that the document complies with the type-volume limitations and stating the number of words in the document. Your recently filed motion did not contain this certificate of compliance. No action will be taken on your motion for leave to file amicus brief [ # 5230115-2 ], pending the filing of a certificate of compliance using the 'Certificate of Compliance' event. Please do not refile your motion [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 10:05 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - AMICUS BRIEF filed by Honest Elections Project w/service 12/27/2022 , Length: 13 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Honest Elections Project due 01/03/2023 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5230614] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 03:51 PM]
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CLERK ORDER: The motion of amicus party, Honest Elections Project, for leave to file amicus curiae brief on behalf of the appellants is granted as all the parties have consented to the filing of the brief [ # 5230607-2 ]. [5230613] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 03:48 PM]
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE filed by Attorney Mr. Jason Brett Torchinsky for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project correcting [ # 5230607-2 ] motion leave to file amicus brief [5230565] [22-2918]--[Edited 12/27/2022 by CNL. Modified to link to correct docket text and link to correct entry. NDA resent.] (JBT) [Entered: 12/27/2022 02:49 PM]
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****DOCUMENT LOCKED****AMICUS/INTERVENOR brief of Honest Elections Project submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. [5230115] [22-2918]--[Edited 12/27/2022 by CNL] MOTION AND SUBMITTED BRIEF HAVE BEEN RE-FILED USING CORRECT FILING EVENT [ # 5230607-2 ]. NDA RESENT. (JBT) [Entered: 12/23/2022 03:34 PM]
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MOTION amicus party, Honest Elections Project, for leave to file amicus curiae brief on behalf of appellants. w/service 12/23/2022. [5230607] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 03:42 PM]
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Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5229102-2 ] filed by Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston 10 paper copies received. w/Addendum attached [5230203] [22-2918] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 09:06 AM]
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RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 2 volumes, 1 box, Comments: 3 copies of each volume. **PURSUANT TO THE COURT'S ORDER DATED 06/21/2024, THE JOINT APPENDIX HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AS THE APPENDIX FOR 23-1154** [5230208] [22-2918]--[Edited 06/24/2024 by HAG to revise dkt txt] (CNL) [Entered: 12/27/2022 09:10 AM]
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**STRICKEN - PURSUANT TO THE 06/21/2024 JUDGE ORDER** ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston , [5229103] [22-2918]--[Edited 06/21/2024 by HAG to strike] (AT) [Entered: 12/20/2022 03:50 PM]
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**STRICKEN - PURSUANT TO THE 06/21/2024 JUDGE ORDER** BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston. w/service 12/20/2022 , Length: 10,939 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 12/27/2022 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Brief of Arkansas United and L. Mireya Reith due on 01/19/2023 [5229102] [22-2918]--[Edited 06/21/2024 by HAG to strike] (AT) [Entered: 12/20/2022 03:49 PM]
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Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5228736] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 12/19/2022 11:04 PM]
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APPELLANT brief of Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5228735] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 12/19/2022 11:01 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5222662-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Mr. Michael A. Cantrell. Brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 12/19/2022. Appendix due on 12/19/2022. [5222736] [22-2918] (AT) [Entered: 12/01/2022 08:37 AM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 12/19/2022, filed by Attorney Mr. Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 11/30/2022. [5222662] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 11/30/2022 04:41 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5208865-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Mr. Michael A. Cantrell. Brief of Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 12/05/2022. Appendix due on 12/05/2022. [5209031] [22-2918] (AT) [Entered: 10/18/2022 03:36 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 12/05/2022, filed by Attorney Mr. Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 10/18/2022. [5208865] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 10/18/2022 12:21 PM]
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RECORD FILED - HEARING TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Case Management Hearing - District Court document #195 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / WAF, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 02/09/2021, No. of Pgs.: 18, Court Reporter: Barden, Paula [5206040] [22-2918] (STL) [Entered: 10/07/2022 01:32 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER: Appellants' emergency motion for stay pending appeal is granted. The District Courts Memorandum and Order, App. 3, Judgment, App. 42, and Order Granting Motion to Clarify, App. 47, are hereby stayed pending appeal. See Purcell v. Gonzalez, 549 U.S. 1 (2006) (per curiam). The clerk is directed to proceed with briefing and oral argument, if appropriate, in the ordinary course. [ # 5197332-2 ] Adp Sep 2022 [5202512] [22-2918] (CMD) [Entered: 09/28/2022 08:58 AM]
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Certificate of transcript filed by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston. No Transcript[5201887] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 09/26/2022 02:34 PM]
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METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston - Joint Appendix - w/service 09/26/2022 [5201883] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 09/26/2022 02:31 PM]
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DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston. w/service 09/26/2022 [5201890] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 09/26/2022 02:36 PM]
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STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston - w/service 09/26/2022. [5201892] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 09/26/2022 02:38 PM]
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REPLY to response in opposition to motion for stay [ # 5197332-2 ], for an expedited appeal [ # 5197332-3 ], [ # 5199878-2 ] filed by Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 09/22/2022. [5201148] [22-2918] (Entry edited to correct text)--[Edited 09/23/2022 by CMD] (MAC) [Entered: 09/22/2022 09:06 PM]
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AMICUS RESPONSE in support of motion for stay [ # 5197332-2 ], motion for an expedited appeal [ # 5197332-3 ] filed by Mr. Thomas R. McCarthy for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project, Mr. James P. McGlone for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project and Mr. Cameron Thomas Norris for Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project filed by Amicus on Behalf of Appellant(s) Honest Elections Project , w/service by USCA8 09/22/2022. [5201015] [22-2918] (CMD) [Entered: 09/22/2022 01:57 PM]
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CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5197412-2 ] motion leave to file amicus response in support of emergency motion for stay. Honest Elections Project in 22-2918 has been changed to an amicus in this case. [5201011] [22-2918] (CMD) [Entered: 09/22/2022 01:49 PM]
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RESPONSE in opposition to motion for stay [ # 5197332-2 ], for an expedited appeal [ # 5197332-3 ] filed by Attorney Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith , w/service 09/20/2022. [5199878] [22-2918]--[Edited to correct docket text 09/21/2022 by AMT] (SSV) [Entered: 09/20/2022 01:01 AM]
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CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee Arkansas United. - FOR CAL [5200265] [22-2918] (SSV) [Entered: 09/20/2022 03:14 PM]
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MOTION for extension of time to file response to for stay, [ # 5197332-2 ], , for an expedited appeal, [ # 5197332-3 ], , , [ # 5199878-2 ], until 09/20/2022, filed by Attorney Ms. Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 09/20/2022. [5200326] [22-2918] (SSV) [Entered: 09/20/2022 03:56 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER: Appellees' motion for leave to file their response out of time is granted. Appellants are granted a one-day extension of time to file the reply. Appellants' reply is now due 09/22/2022. [ # 5200326-2 ] Adp Sep 2022 [5200379] [22-2918] (AMT) [Entered: 09/20/2022 05:46 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER:Parties are notified that absent the filing of a formal objection by September 21, 2022, the motion of Honest Elections Project for leave to participate as amicus curiae in support of Appellants will be deemed as granted. Adp Sep 2022 [5199479] [22-2918] (CMD) [Entered: 09/19/2022 09:45 AM]
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AMICUS RESPONSE in support of appellants' motion to stay injunction filed by States of Nebraska, Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia. [5199286] [22-2918] (Entry is edited to reflect document is response in support of appellants' motion for stay)--[Edited 09/19/2022 by CMD]--[Edited 09/23/2022 by CMD] (JAC) [Entered: 09/16/2022 04:21 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Nina Perales for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 09/14/2022 [5198431] [22-2918] (NP) [Entered: 09/14/2022 04:43 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Griselda Vega Samuel for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 09/14/2022 [5198371] [22-2918] (GVS) [Entered: 09/14/2022 03:44 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Susana Sandoval Vargas for Appellees Arkansas United and Ms. L. Mireya Reith w/service 09/14/2022 [5198367] [22-2918] (SSV) [Entered: 09/14/2022 03:39 PM]
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JUDGE ORDER: Appellants motion for a temporary administrative stay is granted, and the orders of the district court requiring the State to conduct election training by September 16, 2022 are stayed pending briefing and further order of this Court. Appellants motion to expedite briefing on their emergency motion to stay the injunction is granted in part. Appellees response is due September 19, 2022 and appellants reply is due September 21, 2022. [ # 5197332-2 ]. [5197422] Adp Sep 2022 [5197422] [22-2918] (AMT) [Entered: 09/13/2022 07:28 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 09/12/2022 [5197316] [22-2918] (DLJ) [Entered: 09/12/2022 03:36 PM]
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BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 10/24/2022. Appendix due 11/03/2022. BRIEF APPELLANT, Sharon Brooks, Bilenda Harris-Ritter, William Luther, Charles Roberts, James Sharp, J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston due 11/03/2022 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5197136] [22-2918] (CAH) [Entered: 09/12/2022 12:02 PM]
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Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, order 8/19/22, judgment 8/19/22, amended order 9/7/22, docket text order 9/8/22. [5197134] [22-2918] (CAH) [Entered: 09/12/2022 12:00 PM]
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MOTION for stay pending appeal AND to expedite, filed by Attorney Mr. Dylan L. Jacobs for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. William Luther, Mr. Charles Roberts, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith and John Thurston w/service 09/12/2022. [5197332] [22-2918] --[Edited to add additional relief09/12/2022 by AMT] (DLJ) [Entered: 09/12/2022 03:46 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Michael A. Cantrell for Appellants Ms. Sharon Brooks, Ms. Bilenda Harris-Ritter, Mr. James Sharp, Mr. J. Harmon Smith, John Thurston, Mr. William Luther and Mr. Charles Roberts w/service 09/12/2022 [5197400] [22-2918] (MAC) [Entered: 09/12/2022 05:27 PM]
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MOTION interested party, Honest Elections Project , for leave to file amicus curiae brief on behalf of Defendants. w/service 09/12/2022. [5197412] [22-2918] (CTN) [Entered: 09/12/2022 07:40 PM]
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Civil case docketed. [5197121] [22-2918] (CAH) [Entered: 09/12/2022 11:55 AM]
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