Georgia State Conference of the NAACP et al v. State of Georgia et al
| Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc. and Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc. |
| State of Georgia, Brian Kemp and Brad Raffensperger |
| 1:2021cv05338 |
| December 30, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia |
| Elizabeth L Branch |
| Steven D Grimberg |
| Steve C Jones |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 52 U.S.C. § 10301 Denial or abridgement of right to vote on account of race or color |
| None |
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #42 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jacob Canter. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/10/2022. 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.(pdw)
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| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #42 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Jacob Canter added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #41 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom on 2/7/2022 -2/14/2022 at 9:00 AM: aptops, tablets, and/or cellular telephones that may contain cameras, including iPhones, Androids, or other smart phones/personal digital assistants (PDAs): Kurt Kastorf, Keith Harrison, Toni Michelle Jackson, Astor H. L. Heaven, Shira Liu, and Jacob Canter. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/04/2022. (pdw)
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| Filing 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 41 Motion to Bring Audio/Visual/Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) |
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Filing 40
ORDER CONSOLIDATING Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, et al. v. State of Georgia, et al., 1:21-cv-5338-ELB-SCJ-SDG and Common Cause, et al. v. Raffensperger, et al., 1:22-cv-00090-ELB-SCJ-SDG pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42 and in the exercise of the Court's discretion. The above-stated cases are hereby consolidated for all purposes, including discovery and trial. The Clerk is DIRECTED to designate both cases as related/member cases on CM/ECF. For the time being, the cases will maintain separate identities and the parties shall continue to file under the two respective civil action numbers for the particular case at issue, using that case's existing caption/case style; however, for all joint matters (or matters that will affect both cases), the parties shall file in both cases using the above-stated dual caption/case style so that the matter is docketed in both cases. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 02/03/2022. (ddm)
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Filing 39
ORDER granting #30 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Raija Horstman. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. 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.(pdw)
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Filing 38
ORDER granting #29 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Shira Liu Pro. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. 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.(pdw)
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #28 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Keith J. Harrison. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. 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.(pdw)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #27 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Toni Michelle Jackson. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. 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.(pdw)
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #26 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Astor H.L. Heaven. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/3/2022. 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.(pdw)
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| RETURN of #33 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Party not listed on form and format. (nmb) |
| RETURN of #31 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548805). to attorney for correction re: Unable to Confirm Bar Membership. (nmb) |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #30 APPLICATION for Admission of Raija Horstman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548795).. Attorney Raija Horstman added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
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Filing 34
SCHEDULING ORDER. See Order for specific dates and deadlines. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 2/1/2022. (ddm)
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| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #26 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Astor H. L. Heaven added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #27 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Toni Michelle Jackson added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #29 APPLICATION for Admission of Shira Liu Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548717).. Attorney Shira Liu added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #28 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith J. Harrison Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Keith J. Harrison added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (nmb) |
| Filing 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
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Filing 32
ORDER granting #25 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ezra David Rosenberg. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/27/2022. 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.(pdw)
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| Filing 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacob Canter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548805).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 30 APPLICATION for Admission of Raija Horstman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548795).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 29 APPLICATION for Admission of Shira Liu Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11548717).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 28 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith J. Harrison Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 27 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 26 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #25 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Ezra David Rosenberg added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (cdg) |
| Filing 25 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice.by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jon Greenbaum. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/18/2022. 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.(pdw)
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| Filing 23 NOTICE by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP of Withdrawal of Counsel, Esperanza Segarra. (Kastorf, Kurt) Modified on 1/18/2022 to edit docket text (ddm). |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Charlene S McGowan on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (McGowan, Charlene) |
| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #17 APPLICATION for Admission of Jon Greenbaum Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11505803). Attorney Jon M. Greenbaum added appearing on behalf of Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP (cdg) |
| RETURN of #14 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith Harrison Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504485). to attorney for correction re: form. (gas) |
| RETURN of #15 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504486). to attorney for correction re:form. (gas) |
| RETURN of #16 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504487). to attorney for correction re: form. (gas) |
| RETURN of #18 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11507088). to attorney for correction RE: Form. (cdg) |
| RETURN of #13 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504484). to attorney for correction re:form. (gas) |
| Filing 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steve C. Jones, Judge Elizabeth Branch, and Judge Steven Grimberg: Rule 16 conference held via Zoom in Alpha Phi Alpha v. Raffensperger, 1:21-cv-5337-SCJ; Georgia State Conference of the NAACP et al v. State of Georgia, 1:21-cv-05338-SCJ-SDG-ELB; Pendergrass v. Raffensperger, 1:21-CV-5339-SCJ; Common Cause et al v. Raffensperger, 1:22-cv-00090-SCJ-SDG-ELB; Grant v. Raffensperger, 1:22-CV-0122-SCJ. (Court Reporter Viola Zbrowski)(pdw) |
| Filing 21 STATUS REPORT IN ADVANCE OF RULE 16 CONFERENCE by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) |
| Filing 20 STATUS REPORT Defendants' Status Report by Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2022 Election Calendar, #2 Exhibit B - Letter from B. Evans regarding redistricting)(Tyson, Bryan) |
| Notification of Docket Correction re #19 Order. This document was incorrectly filed in this civil action. This order will be docketed in the correct civil action, number 1:22-CV-00090- ELB-SCJ-SDG. (ddm) |
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Filing 19
(FILED IN ERROR) ORDER setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to follow by separate notice.) The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY,JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues (set forth herein.) Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/10/2022. (pdw) Modified on 1/11/2022 to note this order was filed in the wrong case and has been re-docketed in the correct case, 1:22-CV-90-ELB-SCJ-SDG (ddm).
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| Filing 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra David Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11507088).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 17 APPLICATION for Admission of Jon Greenbaum Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11505803).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
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DOCKET ORDER AMENDING #9 Order setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to remain as previously noticed). The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues set forth in the Courts prior order at Doc. No. #9 after conferring with the parties in 1:21-cv-05337-SCJ; 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ; and 1:22-cv-00090-ELB-SCJ-SDG. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/10/2022. (pdw)
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| Filing 16 APPLICATION for Admission of Astor H.L. Heaven Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504487).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Toni Michelle Jackson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504486).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 14 APPLICATION for Admission of Keith Harrison Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504485).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 13 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Marie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11504484).by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kastorf, Kurt) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Frank B. Strickland on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Strickland, Frank) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Loree Anne Paradise on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Paradise, Loree Anne) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Francis Jacoutot on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Jacoutot, Bryan) |
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Filing 9
ORDER setting Rule 16 Conference for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom (connection instructions to follow by separate notice.) The parties are further ORDERED to file by 12:00 p.m. EST on TUESDAY,JANUARY 11, 2022, status report(s) explaining their positions with respect to the issues (set forth herein.) Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 01/06/2022. (pdw)
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| NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: RULE 16 CONFERENCE set for 1/12/2022 at 01:30 PM via Zoom before Judge Steve C. Jones, Judge Elizabeth Branch, and Judge Steven Grimberg. Connection Instructions: Topic: Rule 16 Conference: 1:21-cv-05337-SCJ; 1:21-cv-05338-SCJ-SDG-ELB; and 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1605120572 Passcode: 851671 Or One tap mobile : US: +16692545252,,1605120572#,,,,*851671# or +16468287666,,1605120572#,,,,*851671# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590 Webinar ID: 160 512 0572 Passcode: 851671 International numbers available: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/abdGvu42dG Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 160 512 0572 Passcode: 851671 SIP: 1605120572@sip.zoomgov.com Passcode: 851671 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (pdw) |
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Filing 8
Order Designating Three-Judge Court Judge Steven D. Grimberg and Circuit Judge Elizabeth L. Branch to serve with Judge Steve C. Jones. Signed by Chief Judge William H. Pryor, Jr. on 01/04/2022. (rvb)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Tyson on behalf of Brian Kemp, Brad Raffensperger, State of Georgia (Tyson, Bryan) |
| Filing 6 Electronic Summons Issued as to Brad Raffensperger. (adg) |
| Filing 5 Electronic Summons Issued as to Brian Kemp. (adg) |
| Filing 4 Electronic Summons Issued as to State of Georgia. (adg) |
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Filing 3
ORDER referring this matter to the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit so that he may appoint a three-judge panel. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 1/03/2022. (pdw)
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| Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re #1 Complaint and #3 Order: copies transmitted via email to Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals by chambers staff. (pdw) |
| Filing 2 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc., Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. (adg) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Inc., Galeo Latino Community Development Fund, Inc.. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11487605) (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing Appendix 1, #2 Appendix 1, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(adg) 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. |
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