LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC et al v. MOODY et al
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC |
| ASHLEY MOODY, In her official capacity as Attorney General of Florida, CORD BRYD, in his official capacity as Florida Secretary of State, ASHLEY MOODY and CORD BYRD |
| 4:2023cv00216 |
| May 24, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
| ROBERT L HINKLE |
| MARK E WALKER |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question |
| None |
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| Set Deadline- Status Report due by 8/14/2023. (rcb) |
| Filing 48 STATUS REPORT by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (FERGUSON, ROBERT) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by WILLIAM DAVID CHAPPELL on behalf of ASHLEY MOODY (CHAPPELL, WILLIAM) |
Filing 46
ORDER DENYING #27 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. The League Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction, ECF No. #27 , is DENIED as moot with respect to Plaintiffs request to preliminarily enjoin the Citizenship Requirement and the Information Retention Ban. The motion is DENIED for lack of standing with respect to the Receipt Requirement and the Felon Ban. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/11/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 45 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Proceedings held on 6/28/2023, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-443-9797. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/6/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/4/2023. (mah) |
| Filing 44 **PLEASE DISREGARD THIS ENTRY** DUPLICATE TO ECF #44 ORDER SETTING DEADLINES. (rcb) |
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Filing 43
ORDER SETTING DEADLINES. Consistent with this Courts statements on the record at the conclusion of the hearing on June 28, 2023, the parties shall confer in these three cases and file a notice indicating their positions regarding consolidation of these cases on or before twenty-one days after this Court enters an order ruling on the Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction. In addition, this Court reiterates that Defendants in these three cases shall file their responsive pleadings to the operative complaints on or before twenty- one days after this Court enters an order ruling on the Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction. Likewise, the parties' deadlines for conferring and filing their Rule 26 reports are extended to on or before twenty-one days after this Court enters an order ruling on the Plaintiffs motions for preliminary injunction. In Case No.: 4:23cv218, Defendants response to Plaintiffs motion to proceed anonymously is due on or before July 10, 2023, and Plaintiffs reply, if any, is due on or before July 13, 2023. Finally, without objection from Defendants, Plaintiffs in Case No.: 4:23cv218 may supplement the record with certified translations of their translated declarations on or before 12:00 p.m. (ET) on June 30, 2023. If Defendants need to be heard with respect to the certified translations, they must file a notice with this Court indicating the reason for which they wish to be heard by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on June 30, 2023. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/28/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 42 Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Motion Hearing held on 6/28/2023. Court hears argument regarding Plaintiffs' #27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) |
| Filing 41 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (FERGUSON, ROBERT) |
| Filing 40 REPLY to Response to Motion re #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (FERGUSON, ROBERT) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE OF LISTEN-ONLY PHONE LINE for 6/28/2023 Preliminary Injunction Hearing: INTERESTED PARTIES MAY OBSERVE THIS HEARING BY CALLING THE NUMBER BELOW--THIS HEARING MUST NOT BE BROADCAST BY ANY MEANS. PLEASE MUTE YOUR LINE Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 8131706# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 0628# You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone. Callers to this line will be able to listen ONLY, not address the Court. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) |
| Filing 38 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by CORD BYRD. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Appendix, Vol. 1 of 3, #2 Appendix Appendix, Vol. 2 of 3, #3 Appendix Appendix, Vol. 3 of 3) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of Joinder by ASHLEY MOODY (SJOSTROM, NOAH) |
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Filing 36
ORDER ADMITTING ALLISON WALTER PRO HAC VICE. The #35 motion is GRANTED. Ms. Walter has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/20/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 35 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Allison Walter.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7928836.) by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Allison Walter Certificate of Good Standing) (WALTER, ALLISON) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE OF HEARING RE: #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 6/28/2023 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 West, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as, a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3510 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) |
| Filing 33 Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 6/15/2023. Parties discuss case status and schedule for 55 , #27 & #32 Motions for Preliminary Injunction. Ruling by Court: Defendants' responses to 55 , #27 & #32 Motions, and any declarations from defendants, due by noon on 6/23/23; Replies and plaintiffs' declarations due by noon on 6/26/23. Word limit for plaintiffs' replies enlarged to 5,000 words. Preliminary injunction hearing set for 9:00 am on 6/28/23. Cases consolidated for the purpose of preliminary injunction hearing only. Deadline for responses re: #7 Motion to Consolidate and #33 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym (in 4:23cv218) are stayed and will be reset after preliminary injunction hearing. Supervisors of elections' responses to plaintiffs' #1 Complaint is extended 21 days after ruling on 55 Motion (in 4:23cv215). Clerk to provide call-in number for interested parties to observe preliminary injunction hearing. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) |
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Filing 32
ORDER SETTING HEARING ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The in-person hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction is set for Wednesday, 6/28/2023 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. Defendants' response and any declarations in support thereof are due on or before 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, 6/23/2023 12:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. Plaintiffs reply brief and any rebuttal declarations are due on on 6/26/2023 12:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. This Court grants Plaintiffs' request to enlarge the maximum word count to 5,000 words with respect to their reply brief. This Court STAYS the parties' deadline to brief the issue of consolidation. See ECF No. #20 . Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/14/2023. (rcb)
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Filing 31
INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 6/28/2023. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/28/2023. Discovery due by 10/12/2023. Status Report due by 7/14/2023. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/14/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 30 STATUS REPORT Joint Report on Parties' Meet-and-Confer Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (BOETTCHER, ELLEN) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 6/14/2023 11:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is compromised by these devices. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) |
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Filing 28
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - The Clerk shall set this matter for a telephonic scheduling conference on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (ET), along with Case Nos.: 4:23cv215 and 4:23cv218, which are also set for a telephonic scheduling conference on the pending motions for preliminary injunction in those cases. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/13/2023. (vkm)
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| Filing 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Cecile Scoon Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Scoon Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit B to Scoon Declaration, #4 Debbie Chandler Declaration, #5 Jonathan Diaz Declaration, #6 Exhibit Exhibit A to Diaz Declaration, #7 Kathy Sheerin Declaration, #8 Monica Bustinza Declaration, #9 Monica Elliott Declaration, #10 Phyllis Applebaum Declaration) (LANG, DANIELLE) |
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Filing 26
ORDER GRANTING #25 EXTENSION. The unopposed motion is GRANTED. Defendant Moody may file her response to Plaintiffs' complaint on or before the twenty-first day after this Court's ruling on Plaintiffs' forthcoming motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/12/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by ASHLEY MOODY. (SJOSTROM, NOAH) |
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Filing 24
ORDER GRANTING #21 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXCEED WORD LIMIT. The #21 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/12/2023. (rcb)
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Filing 23
ORDER GRANTING #22 EXTENSION. Defendant Byrd's motion is GRANTED. Defendant Byrd may file his response to Plaintiffs' complaint on or before the twenty-first day after this Court's ruling on Plaintiffs' forthcoming motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/12/2023. (rcb)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines as to #21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Unopposed Motion of Plaintiffs for Leave to Exceed Word Limit, #22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/26/2023). (rcb) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by CORD BYRD. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Unopposed Motion of Plaintiffs for Leave to Exceed Word Limit by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (BOETTCHER, ELLEN) |
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Filing 20
ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING. The parties shall confer and file their supplemental briefing on or before Friday, 6/16/2023. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/7/2023. (rcb)
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| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL ROBERT BEATO on behalf of CORD BYRD (BEATO, MICHAEL) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by MOHAMMAD OMAR JAZIL on behalf of CORD BYRD (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA E PRATT on behalf of CORD BYRD (PRATT, JOSHUA) |
| Filing 16 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Cord Byrd on 05/26/2023, filed by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Ashley Moody on 05/26/2023, filed by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by NOAH T SJOSTROM on behalf of ASHLEY MOODY (SJOSTROM, NOAH) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by ASHLEY E DAVIS on behalf of CORD BYRD (DAVIS, ASHLEY) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH SCOTT VAN DE BOGART on behalf of CORD BYRD (VAN DE BOGART, JOSEPH) |
| Filing 11 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re #10 Notice of Appearance filed by ASHLEY MOODY **ISO PLACED IN JUDGE WALKER'S REFERRAL TO JUDGE FOLDER** (rcb) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE ANNE MORSE on behalf of ASHLEY MOODY (MORSE, STEPHANIE) |
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Filing 9
ORDER. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. #3 , is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. #4 , is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. #5 , is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. #6 , is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 05/26/2023. (rcb)
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Filing 8
ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT. The clerk must reassign this case to Judge Walker. Case reassigned to CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER for all further proceedings. JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE no longer assigned to case. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 05/26/2023. (rcb)**PLEASE USE THE NEW JUDGE'S INITIALS IN 4:23CV216-MW-MAF** Modified on 5/31/2023 (rcb).
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| Filing 7 Summons Issued as to CORD BYRD. (Attachments: #1 SUMMONS ISSUED-ASHLEY MOODY) (rcb) |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Diaz.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887213.) by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ellen Boettcher.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887206.) by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Danielle Lang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887196.) by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert Brent Ferguson.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887179.) by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (DUNN, CHAD) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert Brent Ferguson.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887179.), #5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ellen Boettcher.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887206.), #4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Danielle Lang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887196.), #6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Diaz.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7887213.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) |
| Set Deadline- Attorney Admissions Re: Simone Leeper due by 6/8/2023. (rcb)**Attorney Admission Letter & Email forwarded on 5/25/2023** |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (DUNN, CHAD) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ASHLEY MOODY, In her official capacity as Attorney General of Florida, CORD BRYD, in his official capacity as Florida Secretary of State ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7886302.), filed by LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA INC, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND INC. (Attachments: #1 Summons for Ashley Moody, Attorney General, #2 Summons for Cord Byrd) (DUNN, CHAD) |
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