Rose et al v. Raffensperger
Plaintiff: Brionte McCorkle, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall and Wanda Mosley
Defendant: Brad Raffensperger
Amicus Curiae: United States of America
Case Number: 1:2020cv02921
Filed: July 14, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Steven D Grimberg
Referring Judge: Charles A Pannell
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 52 U.S.C. § 10301 Denial or abridgement of right to vote on account of race or color
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 174 ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for a Conference #170 is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiffs may renew this motion, if necessary, in six months. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 05/12/2023. (tht)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Submission of #170 Motion for Hearing for a Conference Regarding Remedial Proceedings, to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (slc)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 173 REPLY to Response to Motion re #170 Motion for Hearing for a Conference Regarding Remedial Proceedings filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 172 Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): June 12-15, 2023, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 171 RESPONSE re #170 Motion for Hearing for a Conference Regarding Remedial Proceedings filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 170 MOTION for a Conference Regarding Remedial Proceedings by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 169 Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 4/3/23 - 4/7/23, 5/22/23 - 5/26/23, 10/5/23 - 10/19/23 and 11/9/23 - 11/10/23, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 168 Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): February 17-25, February 22-25, March 17-20, May 15-21, June 1-4, June 12-16, by Bryan Ludington Sells. (Sells, Bryan) Modified to edit text on 2/1/2023 (aaq).
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Pursuant to F.R.A.P.11(c), the Clerk certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: #152 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 22-12593-JJ. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (kac)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 167 STIPULATION of Correction to the Record by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Pursuant to F.R.A.P.11(c), the Clerk certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: #152 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 22-12593-JJ. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (kac)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ORDER granting #165 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Loree Anne Paradise terminated. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 09/13/2022. (jkb)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 165 MOTION to Withdraw Loree Anne Paradise as Attorneyby Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Paradise, Loree Anne)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 164 ORDER granting #163 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses . The plaintiffs shall have until 30 days after the Court receives the Eleventh Circuit's mandate in the Secretary's appeal to file a motion for attorneys' fees and expenses. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 08/23/2022. (jkb)
August 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sells, Bryan)
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 162 USCA Order: In light of the Supreme Courts order vacating our August 12, 2022 stay, the Secretary is ordered to file a supplemental brief addressing whether a stay pending appeal is appropriate under the traditional stay factors in Nken v. Holder, 556 U.S. 418 (2009). The Secretarys supplemental brief must be filed no later than noon on Monday, August 22, 2022. The plaintiffs response must be filed no later than noon on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. There will be no reply. The supplemental brief and response must be no longer than fifteen, double-spaced pages re: #152 Notice of Appeal, filed by Brad Raffensperger. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 22-12593-J. (pjm)
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 161 USCA Order: Motion to expedite filed by Appellees Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, Brionte McCorkle and James Major Woodall is GRANTED. [9737976-2] The Court DIRECTS the Clerks Office to expedite the appeal for merits disposition purposes and place this appeal on the next available oral argument calendar. Briefing in this appeal shall proceed as follows: Appellants initial brief is due within 30 days after the date of this order, with the appendix due 7 days from the filing of the initial brief. Appellees response brief is due within 30 days after the filing of Appellants brief, with the supplemental appendix, if any, due 7 days from the filing of the response brief. Appellants reply brief, if any, is due within 14 days after the filing of the response brief re: #152 Notice of Appeal, filed by Brad Raffensperger. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 22-12593-J. (pjm)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 160 USCA Order GRANTING Secretary Raffensperger's Motion to Stay re: #152 Notice of Appeal filed by Brad Raffensperger. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 22-12593-J. (kac)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 158 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on July 29, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Geraldine S. Glover. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Tape Number: 3. 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 8/30/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/9/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/7/2022. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing of Transcript) (gxg)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 157 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on July 28, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Geraldine S. Glover. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Tape Number: 2. 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 8/30/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/9/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/7/2022. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing of Transcript) (gxg)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 156 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on July 27, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Geraldine S. Glover. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Tape Number: 1. 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 8/30/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/9/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/7/2022. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing of Transcript) (gxg)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 159 JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiffs against Defendant. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 08/08/2022. --Please refer to http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov to obtain an appeals jurisdiction checklist--(jkb)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 155 USCA Acknowledgment of #152 Notice of Appeal filed by Brad Raffensperger. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 22-12593-J. (kac)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Civil Case Terminated. (jkb)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 154 Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, USCA Appeal Fees, Orders and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: #152 Notice of Appeal. (pjm)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 153 USCA Appeal Transmission Letter to 11th Circuit re: #152 Notice of Appeal, filed by Brad Raffensperger. (pjm)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 152 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #36 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, #97 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,,,,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,, #151 Order,, by Brad Raffensperger. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AGANDC-11980417. Transcript Order Form due on 8/22/2022 (Tyson, Bryan)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 151 OPINION AND ORDER. The Secretary is ENJOINED from preparing ballots for the November 8, 2022 election that include contests for PSC Districts 2 and 3; from administering any future elections for vacancies on the PSC using the statewide, at-large method currently prescribed by O.C.G.A. 46-2-1, et seq.; and from certifying the election of any PSC commissioner elected using this method. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiffs. (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on August 5, 2022. (ash)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 150 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #147 Exhibits. (ane)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 149 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #146 Exhibits.(ane)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 148 EXHIBITS AUDIO/VIDEO (Plaintiff's Exhibits (2 Flash Drives): PX 28-30, 32-33, 96, 104-110) admitted and retained at the #134 Bench Trial - Begun, #135 Bench Trial - Continued, #136 Bench Trial - Continued, #137 Bench Trial - Continued, #138 Bench Trial - Concluded, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(ane)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 147 EXHIBITS (Defendant's Exhibits: DX 18, 28, 37, 38, 39, 40) admitted and retained at the #134 Bench Trial - Begun, #135 Bench Trial - Continued, #136 Bench Trial - Continued, #137 Bench Trial - Continued, #138 Bench Trial - Concluded, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 18, #2 Exhibit 28, #3 Exhibit 37, #4 Exhibit 38, #5 Exhibit 39, #6 Exhibit 49)(ane)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 146 EXHIBITS (Plaintiff's Exhibits: PX 1-12, 14-15, 21, 23-27, 35-37, 39-45, 49-58, 60-75, 77-86, 88, 90-95, 97-103, 111-113) admitted and retained at the #134 Bench Trial - Begun, #135 Bench Trial - Continued, #136 Bench Trial - Continued, #137 Bench Trial - Continued, #138 Bench Trial - Concluded, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 14, #14 Exhibit 15, #15 Exhibit 21, #16 Exhibit 23, #17 Exhibit 24, #18 Exhibit 25, #19 Exhibit 26, #20 Exhibit 27, #21 Exhibit 35, #22 Exhibit 36, #23 Exhibit 37, #24 Exhibit 39, #25 Exhibit 40, #26 Exhibit 41, #27 Exhibit 42, #28 Exhibit 43, #29 Exhibit 44, #30 Exhibit 45, #31 Exhibit 49, #32 Exhibit 50, #33 Exhibit 51, #34 Exhibit 52, #35 Exhibit 53, #36 Exhibit 54, #37 Exhibit 55, #38 Exhibit 56, #39 Exhibit 57, #40 Exhibit 58, #41 Exhibit 61, #42 Exhibit 62, #43 Exhibit 63, #44 Exhibit 64, #45 Exhibit 65, #46 Exhibit 66, #47 Exhibit 67, #48 Exhibit 68, #49 Exhibit 69, #50 Exhibit 70, #51 Exhibit 71, #52 Exhibit 72, #53 Exhibit 73, #54 Exhibit 74, #55 Exhibit 75, #56 Exhibit 77, #57 Exhibit 78, #58 Exhibit 79, #59 Exhibit 80, #60 Exhibit 81, #61 Exhibit 82, #62 Exhibit 83, #63 Exhibit 84, #64 Exhibit 85, #65 Exhibit 86, #66 Exhibit 88, #67 Exhibit 90, #68 Exhibit 91, #69 Exhibit 92, #70 Exhibit 93, #71 Exhibit 94, #72 Exhibit 95, #73 Exhibit 97, #74 Exhibit 98, #75 Exhibit 99, #76 Exhibit 100, #77 Exhibit 101, #78 Exhibit 102, #79 Exhibit 103, #80 Exhibit 111, #81 Exhibit 112, #82 Exhibit 113)(ane) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/18/2022: #83 Exhibit 60) (ane). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/20/2022: #84 Exhibit 15) (ane).
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 145 Proposed Findings of Fact by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 144 Proposed Findings of Fact by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 143 TRANSCRIPT of the Bench Hearing Proceedings (Volume 5) held on July 1, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 142 TRANSCRIPT of the Bench Trial Hearing Proceedings (Volume 4) held on June 30, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 141 TRANSCRIPT of the Bench Trial Hearing Proceedings (Volume 3-A) held on June 29, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 140 TRANSCRIPT of the Bench Trial Hearing Proceedings (Volume 2-A) held on June 28, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) Modified on 7/5/2022 (kac).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 139 TRANSCRIPT of the Bench Trial Hearing Proceedings (Volume 1-A) held on June 27, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/5/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) Modified on 7/5/2022 (kac).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Notification of Docket Correction re: #139 Transcript, #140 Transcript. Modified docket entry text. (kac)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 138 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Bench Trial concluded on 7/1/2022. The parties are ordered to file their Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law by 7/11/2022. Plaintiffs' exhibits 98-110 tendered and admitted. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(dmb)
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 137 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Bench Trial continued on 6/30/2022.Court will reconvene 7/1/2022 at 9:30am. Defendant's Exhibits DX 28 and 49 and Plaintiff's exhibits 111-113 tendered and admitted. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(dmb)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Bench Trial continued on 6/29/2022. Plaintiffs' exhibits PX 5, 7, 11-12 (redacted), 14, 15 (redacted), 26, 28, 30, 36, 50, 66, 69-71, 86, 90-92, and 97 tendered and admitted. Defendant's exhibits DX 18, 38-39 tendered and admitted. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 135 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Bench Trial continued on 6/28/2022. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 134 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Bench Trial begun on 6/27/2022. The rule of sequestration was invoked. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ORDER denying #116 Motion to Exclude Certain Testimony of the Defendant's ExpertWitness Michael J. Barber, Ph.D. ; granting #118 Motion for Judicial Notice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties Proposed Pretrial Order #121 , as modified by the Courts verbal rulings during the June 21, 2022 pretrial conference and this Order, constitutes the pretrial order for this case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 06/27/2022. (jkb)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER granting #129 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 06/27/2022 through 07/01/2022. (See Order for specifics). Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 06/27/2022. (jkb)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 131 NOTICE Of Filing Amended Attachment E-1 to the Proposed Joint Pretrial Order by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: #1 Amended Attachment E-1 to the Proposed Joint Pretrial Order)(Sells, Bryan)
June 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 130 NOTICE Of Filing of Deposition Transcripts by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: #1 Deposition of Terrell Fitz Johnson, Sr., #2 Deposition of Timothy G. Echols, #3 Deposition of Lindy Miller)(Sells, Bryan)
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 129 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martinez, Nicolas)
June 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 128 ORDER granting #126 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 06/24/2022-07/01/2022. (See order for specifics). Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 06/23/2022. (jkb)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 126 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom for Trial by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sells, Bryan)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 127 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: denying #116 Motion to Exclude; granting #118 Motion for Judicial Notice; Pretrial Conference held on 6/21/2022. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(dmb)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER granting #124 Motion to Bring Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 6/21/2022 at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 6/21/2022. (dmb)
June 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 124 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom at the Pretrial Conference by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sells, Bryan)
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 123 RESPONSE re #118 Second MOTION for Judicial Notice filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
June 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 122 RESPONSE in Opposition re #116 MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony of the Defendant's Expert Witness, Michael J. Barber, Ph.D. filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 121 Proposed Pretrial Order by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-1: Plaintiffs' Outline of the Case, #2 Exhibit A-2: Defendant's Outline of the Case, #3 Exhibit B: Joint Stipulations, #4 Exhibit C: Joint Legal Issues to be Tried, #5 Exhibit D-1: Plaintiffs' Witness List, #6 Exhibit D-2: Defendant's Witness List, #7 Exhibit E-1: Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit List, #8 Exhibit E-2: Defendant's Trial Exhibit List, #9 Exhibit F-1: Plaintiffs' Deposition Designations, #10 Exhibit F-2: Defendant's Deposition Designations)(Sells, Bryan)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Dr. Michael Barber's Expert Report in Response to Supplemental Report of Dr. Stephen Popick by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 NOTICE of Appearance by Diane Festin LaRoss on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (LaRoss, Diane)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 Second MOTION for Judicial Notice by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: 2020 Census data, #2 Exhibit 2: Active Voters By Race)(Sells, Bryan)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Supplemental Report of Stephen J. Popick, Ph.D. by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 116 MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony of the Defendant's Expert Witness, Michael J. Barber, Ph.D. by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 115 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Defendant's Notice to take the Second Expert Deposition of Stephen Popick, Ph.D. by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order NOTICE re #100 . The time of the Pretrial Conference set for 6/21/2022 in ATLA Courtroom 1706 before Judge Steven D. Grimberg is reset to 3:00 p.m. (ash)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Plaintiff's documentary exhibits #110 from the Motion Hearing held on February 25, 2022, were destroyed as directed in #111 Exhibit Return Notification (mec)
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Commissioners' Objections to Subpoenas by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORAL ORDER: Plaintiffs' request to reopen discovery (see attached) is DENIED. Plaintiffs may, within reasonable limits and subject to objections, examine witnesses and subpoena records relating to SB 472 during the June trial. Ordered by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on March 11, 2022. (ash)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 112 OPINION AND ORDER denying #101 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 3/7/2022. (bgt)
March 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 111 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD for Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #110 Plaintiffs Exhibits. (vs)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 EXHIBITS (Plaintiffs documentary exhibits) admitted and retained at the #107 Motion Hearing, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pla 1, #2 Exhibit Pla 2, #3 Exhibit Pla 3, #4 Exhibit Pla 4, #5 Exhibit Pla 5, #6 Exhibit Pla 6, #7 Exhibit Pla 7)(vs)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 109 RESPONSE re #107 Motion Hearing, regarding certification of a question to the Georgia Supreme Court filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 108 TRANSCRIPT of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing Proceedings held on February 25, 2022, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 3/23/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/31/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
February 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 107 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Motion Hearing held on 2/25/2022 on Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction #101 . Witness Michael Barnes appeared remotely and testified. Witnesses Brionte McCorkle and James Woodall, sworn and testified. Plaintiffs exhibits 1-7 tendered and admitted. Plaintiffs motion is taken under advisement. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
February 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 106 REPLY to Response to Motion re #101 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Martinez, Nicolas)
February 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Submission of #101 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (jkb)
February 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 105 RESPONSE in Opposition re #101 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order in Merrill v. Milligan, #2 Exhibit B - Hearing Transcript Vol. 2 - Afternoon of Feb. 8, 2022)(Tyson, Bryan)
February 16, 2022 Opinion or Order NOTICE Resetting Time of Motion Hearing. The time of the motion hearing scheduled for February 25, 2022 is reset to 10:00 a.m. (ash)
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER granting #103 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 02/25/2022 at 11:00 am. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 02/14/2022. (jkb)
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sells, Bryan)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 102 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re: #101 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for February 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1707 before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Defendant shall have through February 23, 2022 to file a response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (ash)
February 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 101 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
February 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER, Bench Trial set for 6/27/2022 at 09:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1706 before Judge Steven D. Grimberg., Pretrial Conference set for 6/21/2022 at 02:00 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1706 before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. The pretrial deadlines are as set forth in the Court's 02/01/2022Scheduling Order #99 . Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 02/03/2022. (jkb)
February 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 99 SCHEDULING ORDER: re: #39 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan, #98 Joint scheduling proposal, Motions due by 5/31/2022. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/6/2022. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 02/01/2022. (jkb)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 98 NOTICE by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall re #97 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,,,,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,, Joint Scheduling Proposal (Martinez, Nicolas)
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part #56 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; granting #57 Motion for Judicial Notice of Census Data; granting in part and denying in part #79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; denying #80 Motion for Summary Judgment. Within seven days after entry of this Order, the parties are DIRECTED to file a joint scheduling proposal, to include pre-trial deadlines, a proposed time frame for trial (including an estimated length of the trial), and post- trial deadlines. The joint proposal may note areas of disagreement. Following receipt and review of the joint scheduling proposal, the Court will enter a trial order or schedule a conference for further discussion. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 01/24/2022. (jkb)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 96 TRANSCRIPT of the Motions Hearing Proceedings held on November 8, 2021, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 12/20/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/30/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/28/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
November 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Oral Argument held on Plaintiff's First Motion for Partial Summary Judgment #56 , Plaintiff's Second Motion for Partial Summary Judgment #79 , and Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment #80 . After hearing from both sides, the Court has taken the motions under advisement. A written order will follow at a later date. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER granting #93 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 11/08/2021 at 10:00 a.m.. Nicolas L. Martinez: cell phone with camera and laptop computer. Wesley A. Morrissette: cell phone with camera and laptop computer. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 11/05/2021. (jkb)
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on November 8, 2021 by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sells, Bryan)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ORDER granting #91 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 09/30/2021. (jkb)
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 91 Consent MOTION for Protective Order by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Protective Order)(Martinez, Nicolas)
August 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER Setting Oral Argument #80 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, #56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Argument on the pending motions will be limited to forty-five (45) minutes for each side. Motion Hearing set for 11/8/2021 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1707 before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Due to the current public health emergency, the parties may appear in person or via remote audio and video means, at their preference. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 08/30/2021. (jkb)
August 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Teleconference with the parties concerning Plaintiffs' request to take two identified depositions after the close of discovery. After taking the request and arguments of counsel under advisement, the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiffs' request. Plaintiffs are granted leave to renew their request after the Court rules on dispositive motions. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jkb)
August 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Submission of #79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, #80 MOTION for Summary Judgment, to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (jkb)
August 2, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Discovery Dispute Hearing set for 8/3/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. No courtroom. The connection instructions have been emailed to the parties. (ash)
July 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 88 REPLY to Response to Motion re #80 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Material Facts Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Additional Material Facts)(Tyson, Bryan)
July 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 87 REPLY to Response to Motion re #79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, United States of America, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of their Second Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, #2 Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant's Statement of Additional Material Facts)(Sells, Bryan)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 86 STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Janie Allison (Jaye) Sitton on behalf of United States of America. (Sitton, Janie) Modified on 7/30/2021 (jkb).
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 85 RESPONSE in Opposition re #79 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Material Facts Response to Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Material Facts, #2 Statement of Material Facts Statement of Additional Material Facts Which Present a Genuine Issue for Trial)(Tyson, Bryan)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 84 RESPONSE in Opposition re #80 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 7: election returns, #2 Exhibit 8: expert report of Dr. Barnard L. Fraga, #3 Exhibit 9: racial appeals, #4 plaintiffs' response to defendant's statement of undisputed material facts, #5 plaintiffs' statement of additional facts)(Sells, Bryan)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 83 NOTICE Of Filing of Deposition Transcript by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: #1 Deposition of Jason Shaw)(Sells, Bryan)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 82 DEPOSITION of Bernard Fraga, Ph.D. taken on 6/22/21 by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-7, #2 Exhibit 8, Part 1, #3 Exhibit 8, Part 2, #4 Exhibit 9-10)(Tyson, Bryan)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 81 DEPOSITION of Stephen J. Popick, Ph.D. taken on 6/18/21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 80 MOTION for Summary Judgment with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Statement of Material Facts, #3 Exhibit A to Statement of Material Facts - Barber Report, #4 Exhibit B to Statement of Material Facts - Fraga Rebuttal Report)(Tyson, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.--
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 79 Second MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3 - Defendants Stipulated Facts, #2 Exhibit 4 - Defendants Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories, #3 Exhibit 5 - Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Requests for Admission, #4 Exhibit 6 - Expert Report of Dr. Stephen J. Popick, #5 Plaintiffs' Second Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Sells, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.-- Modified on 7/13/2021 to edit Motion (jkb).
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 78 NOTICE Of Filing of Deposition Transcript by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (Attachments: #1 deposition transcript of Dr. Michael J. Barber)(Sells, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 77 DEPOSITION of Wanda Mosley taken on June 14, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 76 DEPOSITION of James Woodall taken on June 14, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 75 DEPOSITION of Richard Rose taken on 6-23-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 74 DEPOSITION of Brionte McCorkle taken on 6-23-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 73 DEPOSITION of Lauren McDonald, Jr. taken on 6-16-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 72 DEPOSITION of Charles Eaton, Jr. taken on 3-12-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 71 DEPOSITION of Tricia Pridemore taken on 3-11-21 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 70 TRANSCRIPT of the Teleconference Hearing Proceedings held on June 21, 2021, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2021. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2021: #2 Verification of Financial Arrangements) (kac).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 69 TRANSCRIPT of the Teleconference Hearing Proceedings held on March 8, 2021, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 7/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2021. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
June 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 68 REPLY to Response to Motion re #56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
June 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Submission of the #57 MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data , and #56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (aaq)
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Responses to Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Admission and Second Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 66 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' Second Supplemental Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
June 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting #64 Parties' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery ends on 6/29/2021. The prior scheduling order [ECF 40] is modified to allow the deposition of Commissioner Echols on June 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 06/23/2021. (bdb)
June 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan)
June 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 63 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Telephone Conference held on 6/21/2021 regarding discovery dispute submitted by Plaintiffs to the Court pursuant to its Standing Order. The Court GRANTED in PART and DENIED in PART Plaintiffs' request to compel compliance with third party subpoenas served on Atlanta Gas Light Company ("AGL") and Georgia Power. Counsel for AGL and Georgia Power participated in the conference. The Court ORDERED AGL and Georgia Power to generate and produce the list of customers who were served with shut off notices and those that entered into payment plans following the lift of the COVID-related moratorium, as requested by Plaintiff, to the extent this information is in the non-party's possession, custody, and control. The Court DENIED WITHOUT PREJUIDICE Plaintiff's request for the production of documents as vague, overbroad, and unduly burdensome. The Court ORDERED the parties to confer to resolve the statutory confidentiality issue raised by counsel for AGL and present the Court with a proposed order, if necessary. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1, #2 Attachment 2, #3 Attachment 3) (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(bdb)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 RESPONSE re #56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Material Facts - Defendant's Response)(Tyson, Bryan)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Discovery Dispute Hearing set for 6/21/2021 at 04:00 PM before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. No courtroom. The connection instructions have been emailed to the parties. (ash)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 RESPONSE re #57 MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
June 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Notices of Deposition served on June 8, 2021 by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' Expert Rebuttal Report by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION for Judicial Notice of Census Data by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: census data)(Sells, Bryan)
May 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 First MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: the defendant's initial disclosures, #2 Exhibit 2: voter registration records, #3 Statement of Material Facts)(Sells, Bryan) --Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court's website.--
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the plaintiffs' first set of requests for admissions, second set of interrogatories, and second set of requests for production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery Materials by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Expert Disclosures by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
April 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re #48 Certificate of Service of the defendant's first set of interrogatories and requests for production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Sells, Bryan)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service of Defendants Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service of Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 4/11/21 - 4/16/21, by Bryan Ludington Sells. (Sells, Bryan) Modified on 3/26/2021 to edit text. (aaq).
March 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and Request for Production to each Plaintiff by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
March 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 03/09/2021 (mmc) (ADI)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 NOTICE by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall - Notice of Constitutional Question (Martinez, Nicolas)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Paradise, Loree Anne)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Telephone Conference held on 3/8/2021. Teleconference held regarding discovery dispute submitted by Plaintiffs to the Court pursuant to its Standing Order. The Court DENIED Plaintiffs' request to compel Defendant to comply with the notice requirement of Rule 5.1(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court GRANTED Plaintiffs leave to notify the federal government if they believe it's appropriate. (Attachments: #1 Attachment #1, #2 Attachment #2) (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(rlb)
March 3, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Teleconference set for 3/8/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. No courtroom. Connection instructions have been emailed to the parties. (ash)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Rule 5.4 Certificate of Service for Defendant's Initial Disclosures by Brad Raffensperger.(Tyson, Bryan)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Martinez, Nicolas)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures and Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Production by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall.(Martinez, Nicolas)
February 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SCHEDULING ORDER: re: #39 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Initial Disclosures - 2/25/2021. Discovery begins on 2/25/2021. Last day to add parties - 3/29/2021. Last day to serve opening expert reports - 4/21/2021. Last day to serve rebuttal expert reports - 6/4/2021. Last day to serve replies to rebuttal expert reports - 6/4/2021. Last day to serve replies to rebuttal expert reports - 6/25/2021. Discovery ends on 6/25/2021. Summary Judgment Motions due by 7/9/2021. Last day to file brief in response to motions for summary judgment - 7/23/2021. Last day to file reply brief in support of motions for summary judgment - 7/30/2021. Last day to file Daubert motions - 7/26/2021. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/26/2021. Pretrial Conference - TBD. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 02/09/2021. (bdb)
February 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed Order))(Martinez, Nicolas)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 TENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 01/27/2021. (ddm) (ADI)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ANSWER to #1 COMPLAINT by Brad Raffensperger. Discovery ends on 6/25/2021.(Tyson, Bryan) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions.
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 OPINION AND ORDER denying the Secretary's #22 Motion to Dismiss. The Secretary is DIRECTED to answer the Complaint within 21 days after entry of this Order. The parties shall conduct their Rule 26(f) conference within 14 days after the Secretary answers. Discovery shall commence and the parties shall serve their initial disclosures and submit a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan within 30 days after the Secretary files his answer. Plaintiffs' request that discovery begin notwithstanding the pendency of the Secretary's motion to dismiss, which was submitted to Chambers pursuant to the Court's Standing Order, is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 1/5/2020. (jed)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 TRANSCRIPT of the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Hearing Proceedings held on December 8, 2020, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 1/4/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/11/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/11/2021. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac)
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/08/2020. (aaq) (ADI)
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Motion Hearing held on 12/8/2020. Oral Argument held on Defendant's #22 Motion to Dismiss. After hearing from both parties, the Court has taken the motion under advisement. A written order will follow at a later date. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley) (jed)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 12/22/20, 12/23/20, 12/24/20, 12/25/20, 12/26/20, 12/27/20, 12/28/20, 12/29/20, 12/30/20, 12/31/20, 1/1/21, by Wesley A. Morrissette. (Morrissette, Wesley)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 1/10/21, 1/11/21, 1/12/21, 1/13/21, 1/14/21, 1/15/21, 1/16/21, 1/17/21, 1/18/21, by Nicolas L. Martinez. (Martinez, Nicolas)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 1/16/21 - 1/23/21, by Bryan P. Tyson. (Tyson, Bryan) Modified on 12/2/2020 to edit text (jed).
November 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 12/13,12/14,12/15,12/16, and 12/17, by Bryan Ludington Sells. (Sells, Bryan)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT: The Court has set a hearing for Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable Steven D. Grimberg, in Courtroom 1707, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 for argument on Defendant's #22 Motion to Dismiss. Due to the current public health emergency, the parties may appear in person or via remote audio and video means, at their preference. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 10/16/2020. (jed)
September 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 09/28/2020. (adg) (ADI)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 REPLY to Response to Motion re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Brad Raffensperger. (Tyson, Bryan)
September 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Submission of #22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (bdb)
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (McGowan, Charlene)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/1/2020. (ddm) (ADI)
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Martinez, Nicolas)
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint with Brief In Support by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support)(Tyson, Bryan)
August 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 08/03/2020. (dgs) (ADI)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #8 Order (Jacoutot, Bryan)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint. Brad Raffensperger Answer due 8/14/2020. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/31/2020. (bdb)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #8 Order (Tyson, Bryan)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Brad Raffensperger. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tyson, Bryan)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Jacoutot, Bryan)
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Brad Raffensperger (Tyson, Bryan)
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #8 Order (Morrissette, Wesley)
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #8 Order (Martinez, Nicolas)
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Certificate of Interested Persons by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Wesley A. Morrissette. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/21/2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(rjs)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Nicolas L. Martinez. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 7/21/2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(rjs)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Nicolas L. Martinez re #10 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (rjs)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Wesley A. Morrissette re #11 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (rjs)
July 20, 2020 Opinion or Order APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #6 APPLICATION for Admission of Wesley A. Morrissette Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921435).. Attorney Wesley A. Morrissette added appearing on behalf of Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (cdg)
July 20, 2020 Opinion or Order APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #5 APPLICATION for Admission of Nicolas L. Martinez Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921421).. Attorney Nicolas L. Martinez added appearing on behalf of Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall (cdg)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #8 Order (Sells, Bryan)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 STANDING ORDER Regarding Civil Litigation. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on July 17, 2020. (ash)
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Steven D. Grimberg for all further proceedings. Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. no longer assigned to case. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:20-cv-02921-SDG. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. Signed by Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. on 7/16/2020. (tcc)
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 APPLICATION for Admission of Wesley A. Morrissette Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921435).by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 APPLICATION for Admission of Nicolas L. Martinez Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-9921421).by Brionte McCorkle, Wanda Mosley, Richard Rose, James Major Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Return of Service Executed by Richard Rose, Brionte McCorkle, James Major Woodall, Wanda Mosley. All Defendants. (Sells, Bryan)
July 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 7/10/20. (eop)
July 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Raffensperger. (eop)
July 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Filing fee $400.00, receipt number AGANDC-9909368) filed by James Major Woodall, Richard Rose, Brionte McCorkle and Wanda Mosley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit -1 -2010 Census QT-P5, #2 Exhibit -2 -2010 Census Table P10, #3 Exhibit -3 -Illustrative Plan 1, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(eop) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. Modified text and date fied on 7/15/2020 (eop).

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Plaintiff: Brionte McCorkle
Represented By: Bryan Ludington Sells
Represented By: Wesley A. Morrissette
Represented By: Nicolas L. Martinez
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Plaintiff: Richard Rose
Represented By: Bryan Ludington Sells
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Plaintiff: James Major Woodall
Represented By: Bryan Ludington Sells
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Plaintiff: Wanda Mosley
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Defendant: Brad Raffensperger
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