The State of Georgia v. Meadows
Plaintiff: The State of Georgia
Defendant: Mark Randall Meadows
Petitioner: David Andrew Christenson
Amicus Curiae: Cynthia Alksne, Erwin Chemerinsky, Amy Copeland, Julie Grohovsky, Sarah R. Saldana, Shan Wu and Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials
Case Number: 1:2023cv03621
Filed: August 15, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Steve C Jones
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1442 Petition for Removal - Suit against Federal Officer
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on October 10, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
October 10, 2023 Filing 91 Certified and Transmitted Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re: #71 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-HH. (1 Envelope: PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS AUDIO/VIDEO (1 Flash Drive) w/DE#88 ) (pjm)
October 4, 2023 Filing 90 FORTHWITH LETTER from USCA re: #71 Notice of Appeal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-HH. Appeal Record due by 10/17/2023. (pjm)
October 3, 2023 AMENDED- Pursuant to F.R.A.P.11(c), the Clerk certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal, #71 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-HH. The record on appeal is available electronically with the exception of: PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS AUDIO/VIDEO (1 Flash Drive) w/DE#88 . (pjm)
October 2, 2023 Filing 89 TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM (All necessary transcript(s) already on file) re: #71 Notice of Appeal. (Moran, John) Modified on 10/3/2023 to update text (pjm).
September 26, 2023 Filing 88 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS AUDIO/VIDEO admitted and retained at the #62 Evidentiary Hearing, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit 3)(dnb)
September 26, 2023 Filing 87 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD for The State of Georgia regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #86 Exhibits. (dnb)
September 26, 2023 Filing 86 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS admitted and retained at the #62 Evidentiary Hearing, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(dnb)
September 26, 2023 Filing 85 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD for Mark Randall Meadows regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #84 Exhibits. (dnb)
September 26, 2023 Filing 84 DEFENDANT'S EXHIBITS admitted and retained at the #62 Evidentiary Hearing, have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4)(dnb)
September 19, 2023 Pursuant to F.R.A.P.11(c), the Clerk certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal, #71 Notice of Appeal. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-HH. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (pjm)
September 13, 2023 Filing 83 USCA Order: Appellants request to expedite this appeal is GRANTED as follows: Appellants initial brief is due by Monday, September 18. Appellees response brief is due by Monday, September 25. Appellants reply brief is due by Thursday, September 28. If the Court determines that oral argument is warranted, it will be scheduled at a later date re: #71 Notice of Appeal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-H. (pjm)
September 13, 2023 Filing 82 USCA Order: The Motion of Amici Curiae Erwin Chemerinsky, Amy Lee Copeland, Sarah R. Saldaa, and Shan Wu for Leave to File Response in Opposition to Defendant-Appellant Mark R. Meadowss Request for Injunctive Relief in his Emergency Motion is GRANTED re: #71 Notice of Appeal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-H. (pjm)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER denying Mr. Christenson's #79 MOTION for Reconsideration re #64 Order on Motion to Intervene. Mr. Christenson made no showing of necessity for reconsideration. Furthermore, Mr. Christenson has a lengthy history of submitting motions to intervene and various correspondence related to high-profile cases before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Accordingly, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to not docket any future filings by Mr. Christenson in the case sub judice. The Clerk shall instead hold said matters in abatement in a miscellaneous case file. Mr. Christenson is hereby warned that any future filings in cases in which he is not a named party that are deemed frivolous by the presiding judge may lead to sanctions. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 9/13/23. (rsg)
September 13, 2023 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to David Andrew Christenson re #81 Order on Motion for Reconsideration. (rsg)
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER denying Defendant Mark R. Meadows's #74 Emergency Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 9/12/2023. (bgt)
September 12, 2023 Filing 78 RESPONSE in Opposition re #74 Emergency MOTION to Stay Remand Order filed by The State of Georgia. (Wakeford, Francis)
September 12, 2023 Filing 77 Filing Accepted by Fulton County Superior Court re Electronic transmittal of certified copy of #69 Remand Order. (Case: 23SC188947) (adg)
September 11, 2023 Filing 79 Pro Se MOTION for Reconsideration of #64 Order filed by David Andrew Christenson. (ddm)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER re #74 Emergency MOTION to Stay Remand Order. The Court orders expedited briefing. To this regard, the State shall file a response brief by 12 p.m., September 12, 2023. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 09/11/2023. (rsg)
September 11, 2023 Filing 75 USCA Acknowledgment of #71 Notice of Appeal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 23-12958-H. (pjm)
September 11, 2023 Filing 74 Emergency MOTION to Stay Remand Order by Mark Randall Meadows. (Moran, John)
September 8, 2023 Filing 73 Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, USCA Appeal Fees, Order and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: #71 Notice of Appeal. (pjm)
September 8, 2023 Filing 72 USCA Appeal Transmission Letter to USCA- 11th Circuit re: #71 Notice of Appeal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. (pjm)
September 8, 2023 Filing 71 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #69 Order, by Mark Randall Meadows. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AGANDC-12873016. Transcript Order Form due on 9/22/2023 (Moran, John)
September 8, 2023 Filing 70 Electronic transmittal of certified copy of #69 Remand Order to Fulton County Superior Court (Case: 23SC188947) (adg)
September 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER. The Court DECLINES to assume jurisdiction over the State's criminal prosecution of Meadows under Section 1455 and REMANDS the case to Fulton County Superior Court. The Court also DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to TERMINATE all pending motions and CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 9/8/2023. (adg)
September 8, 2023 Civil Case Terminated. (adg)
August 31, 2023 Filing 68 NOTICE Of Filing Recent State Court Filings by Mark Randall Meadows (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - 08/24 Order, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - 08/29 Motion, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - 08/30 Motion)(Moran, John)
August 31, 2023 Filing 67 Supplemental Brief in Support of Removal by Mark Randall Meadows re #63 Order. (Moran, John) Modified on 9/1/2023 to edit docket text (ddm).
August 31, 2023 Filing 66 NOTICE Of Filing State of Georgia's Post-Hearing Brief by The State of Georgia re #63 Order. (Wakeford, Francis)
August 31, 2023 Filing 65 TRANSCRIPT of Evidentiary Proceedings held on Monday, 8/28/2023, before Judge Steve C. Jones. Court Reporter/Transcriber Viola S. Zborowski & Penny Coudriet. 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 9/21/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/2/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/29/2023. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing Transcript) Modified on 9/1/2023 to correct date of hearing (anc).
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER denying Mr. Christenson's #57 Motion to Intervene. Other than the timeliness of his motion, Mr. Christenson has not shown that he has any basis, under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, to intervene as of right or otherwise. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/29/23. (rsg)
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER advising the parties that the Court requests limited additional briefing on the following issue: Count 1 of the Indictment (pertaining to Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), O.C.G.A. 16-14-4(c)) contains a number of overt acts attributed to Mr. Meadows. Would a finding that at least one (but not all) of the overt acts charged occurred under the color of Meadows's office, be sufficient for federal removal of a criminal prosecution under 28 U.S.C. 1442(a)(l)? The Parties shall file supplemental briefing by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2023. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/29/2023. (ddm)
August 29, 2023 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to David Andrew Christenson re #64 Order on Motion to Intervene. (rsg)
August 28, 2023 Filing 62 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steve C. Jones: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/28/2023 pursuant to the Court's #6 Order regarding Defendant's Notice of Removal #1 . Defendant Meadows's case presented. Mark Meadows sworn and testified. Defendant's exhibits 1 and 2 admitted. Cross-examination by Plaintiff State of Georgia. Lunch break. Cross-exam continued. Plaintiff's exhibit 1 admitted. Redirect. Defendant's exhibits 3 and 4 admitted over objection. Defendant rested. Plaintiff's case presented. Kurt Hilbert sworn and testified. Plaintiff's exhibit 2 admitted. Oral motion by Defendant for Plaintiff to produce statements pursuant to FedRCivP 26.2. The Court issued a verbal order denying the motion. Brad Raffensperger sworn and testified. Plaintiff's exhibit 3 admitted. Cross-exam. Renewed oral motion by Defendant for Plaintiff to produce statements pursuant to FedRCivP 26.2. The Court issued a verbal order denying the motion. Redirect, no re-cross. Plaintiff rested. Closing arguments presented by each side. The matter was TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT by the Court with ruling to issue in due course by written order. (Court Reporter V. Zborowski & P. Coudriet)(pdw)
August 28, 2023 Filing 61 Exhibit List - Mark Randall Meadows. (pdw)
August 28, 2023 Filing 60 Exhibit List - State of Georgia. (pdw)
August 28, 2023 Filing 59 Witness List by Mark Randall Meadows. (rsg)
August 28, 2023 Filing 58 Witness List by The State of Georgia. (rsg)
August 28, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #56 APPLICATION for Admission of Robert Bittman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12844476). Attorney Robert Bittman added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)
August 28, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #52 APPLICATION for Admission of Francis Aul Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12842610).. Attorney Francis Aul added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)
August 28, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #43 APPLICATION for Admission of Emily Erb Kelley Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12841644). Attorney Emily E. Kelly added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #43 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Emily Erb Kelley. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/28/2023. 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)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #52 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Francis Aul. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/28/2023. 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)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #56 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert Bittman. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/28/2023. 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)
August 27, 2023 Filing 56 APPLICATION for Admission of Robert Bittman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12844476).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 55 Amicus Curiae in Support of Remand filed by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (ddm)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER GRANTING the Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae in Support of Remand (Doc. No. #35 ) and directing the Clerk to refile Doc. No. [35-1] as a new docket entry on CM/ECF. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/25/2023. (ddm)
August 25, 2023 Filing 53 NOTICE of Appearance by John Earl Floyd on behalf of The State of Georgia (Floyd, John)
August 25, 2023 Filing 52 APPLICATION for Admission of Francis Aul Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12842610).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 51 APPLICATION for Admission of Joseph Meyer Pro Hac Vice.by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 50 APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel Volchok Pro Hac Vice.by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 49 APPLICATION for Admission of Seth Waxman Pro Hac Vice.by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 48 NOTICE Of Filing Correction to Application for Admission of Joseph Meyer Pro Hac Vice by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials re Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, (Morgan, John)
August 25, 2023 Filing 47 NOTICE Of Filing Correction to Application for Admission of Daniel Volchok Pro Hac Vice by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials re Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, (Morgan, John)
August 25, 2023 Filing 46 NOTICE Of Filing Correction to Application for Admission of Seth Waxman Pro Hac Vice by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials re Return of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, (Morgan, John)
August 25, 2023 Filing 45 Reply to #27 The State of Georgia's Response to Notice of Removal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. (Moran, John) Modified on 8/25/2023 to edit docket text (ddm).
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER ALLOWING AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COURTROOM: Each of the following counsels of record in the above-entitled action will be permitted to bring one (1) laptop computer to Courtroom 1907 on the 19th floor of the United States Courthouse for the purpose of presentation of evidence or perpetuation of the record during a hearing scheduled before the Honorable Steve C. Jones on August 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM. The prohibition pursuant to Administrative Order No. 23-03 on cellular phones and other electronic devices with camera or other recording technology remains in full force and effect. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/25/2023. (rsg)
August 25, 2023 Filing 43 APPLICATION for Admission of Emily Erb Kelley Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12841644).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 25, 2023 Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Green Cross on behalf of The State of Georgia (Cross, Anna)
August 25, 2023 Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Daysha D'Anya Young on behalf of The State of Georgia (Young, Daysha)
August 25, 2023 Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Ney on behalf of The State of Georgia (Ney, Adam)
August 25, 2023 RETURN of #33 APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel Volchok Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837307) to attorney for correction. Reason for Return: The font size and margins on your application are not in compliance with this Court's Local Rules. Please use the PHV application on this court's website. After you complete the application, select submit and print to PDF. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 RETURN of #32 APPLICATION for Admission of Seth Waxman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837304) to attorney for correction. Reason for Return: The font size and margins on your application are not in compliance with this Court's Local Rules. Please use the PHV application on this court's website. After you complete the application, select submit and print to PDF. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #51 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Joseph Meyer. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/25/2023. 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) Modified on 8/25/2023 to correct applicant's info (rvb).
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #50 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Volchok. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/25/2023. 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)
August 25, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #51 APPLICATION for Admission of Joseph Meyer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837309). Attorney Joseph Michael Meyer added appearing on behalf of Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #50 APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel Volchok Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837307). Attorney Daniel Volchok added appearing on behalf of Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #31 and #39 APPLICATION for Admission of Fred Wertheimer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837300). Attorney Fred Wertheimer added appearing on behalf of Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #49 APPLICATION for Admission of Seth Waxman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837304). Attorney Seth P. Waxman added appearing on behalf of Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 RETURN of #34 APPLICATION for Admission of Joseph Meyer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837309) to attorney for correction. Reason for Return: The font size and margins on your application are not in compliance with this Court's Local Rules. Please use the PHV application on this court's website. After you complete the application, select submit and print to PDF. (rvb)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #49 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Seth Waxman. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/25/2023. 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)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #31 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Fred Wertheimer. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/25/2023. 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)
August 24, 2023 Filing 57 MOTION to Intervene by David Andrew Christenson. (rsg)
August 24, 2023 Filing 39 NOTICE Of Filing Correction to Application for Admission of Fred Wertheimer Pro Hac Vice by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials re #31 APPLICATION for Admission of Fred Wertheimer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837300). (Morgan, John)
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER re #35 MOTION for Leave to File. If any party opposes the Court granting leave, said Party shall file an opposition brief by 3:00 P.M. on FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/24/2023. (rsg)
August 24, 2023 Filing 37 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by The State of Georgia of Subpoena upon Frances Watson (Wooten, John)
August 24, 2023 Filing 36 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by The State of Georgia of Subpoena upon Brad Raffensperger (Wooten, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to File Brief by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Attachments: #1 Brief)(Morgan, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 34 APPLICATION for Admission of Joseph Meyer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837309).by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 23, 2023 Filing 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel Volchok Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837307).by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 23, 2023 Filing 32 APPLICATION for Admission of Seth Waxman Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837304).by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 23, 2023 Filing 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Fred Wertheimer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12837300).by Former Judges, Prosecutors, and State and Federal Executive Officials. (Morgan, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 23, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE Of Filing Deposition of Michael Shirkey Taken on June 8, 2022 by The State of Georgia (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Michael Shirkey Deposition)(Wooten, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 29 NOTICE Of Filing Deposition of John McEntee Taken on March 28, 2022 by The State of Georgia (Attachments: #1 Exhibit John McEntee Deposition)(Wooten, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE Of Filing Deposition of Cassidy Hutchinson Taken on March 7, 2022 by The State of Georgia (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Cassidy Hutchinson Deposition)(Wooten, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 27 RESPONSE re #1 Notice of Removal, filed by The State of Georgia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Excerpt - Michael Shirkey Deposition, #2 Exhibit Excerpt - Cassidy Hutchinson Deposition, #3 Exhibit Excerpt - John McEntee Deposition, #4 Exhibit Excerpt - OSC Report)(Wakeford, Francis)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER denying as moot #24 Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae with Brief In Support by Cynthia Alksne, Erwin Chemerinsky, Amy Copeland, Julie Grohovsky, Sarah R. Saldana, Shan Wu. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/23/2023. (pdw)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER denying Defendant Mark Meadows's #17 Emergency Motion for Immediate Removal or an Order Prohibiting DA Willis from Arresting Defendant Mark Meadows. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/23/2023. (pdw)
August 23, 2023 Filing 24 MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae with Brief In Support by Cynthia Alksne, Erwin Chemerinsky, Amy Copeland, Julie Grohovsky, Sarah R. Saldana, Shan Wu. (Attachments: #1 Brief Brief of Amicus Curiae In Opposition to Emergency Motion of Defendant Mark R. Meadows)(Kammer, Brian)
August 23, 2023 Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 Emergency MOTION for Relief Immediate Removal, or an Order Prohibiting DA Willis from Arresting Defendant Mark Meadows filed by The State of Georgia. (Wakeford, Francis)
August 23, 2023 Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Francis McDonald Wakeford, IV on behalf of The State of Georgia (Wakeford, Francis)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 23-03: IN RE USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON THE 19TH FLOOR OF THE RICHARD B. RUSSELL BUILDING ON AUGUST 28, 2023. Signed by Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 8/22/2023. (bgt)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER directing the Fulton County District Attorneys' Office to respond to Defendant Mark Meadow's Emergency Motion for Immediate Removal or to Prohibit His Arrest #17 by 3 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday August 23, 2023. This response may not exceed 25 pages. No reply will be permitted. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/22/2023. (ddm)
August 22, 2023 Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by The State of Georgia of Subpoena upon Alex Benjamin Kaufman (Wooten, John)
August 22, 2023 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by The State of Georgia of Subpoena upon Kurt Robert Hilbert (Wooten, John)
August 22, 2023 Filing 17 Emergency MOTION for Relief Immediate Removal, or an Order Prohibiting DA Willis from Arresting Defendant Mark Meadows by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of John S. Moran, #2 Exhibit Ex. 1, #3 Exhibit Ex. 2, #4 Exhibit Ex. 3, #5 Exhibit Ex. 4, #6 Exhibit Ex. 5, #7 Exhibit Ex. 6, #8 Text of Proposed Order)(Moran, John)
August 19, 2023 Filing 16 Notice of Corrected Brief in Support to #15 MOTION to Dismiss Charges against Mark R. Meadows Based on Supremacy Clause Immunity filed by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Brief Corrected Brief in Support of Meadows Motion to Dismiss) (Francisco, Michael) Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit docket text (ddm).
August 18, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss Charges against Mark R. Meadows Based on Supremacy Clause Immunity with Brief In Support by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Brief Brief in Support of Meadows Motion to Dismiss)(Francisco, Michael)
August 18, 2023 Filing 14 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Mark Randall Meadows (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service)(Englert, Joseph)
August 18, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE by Mark Randall Meadows Regarding a Prompt Hearing (Englert, Joseph)
August 17, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE by Mark Randall Meadows Regarding Service (Englert, Joseph)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #7 Application for Admission of George James Terwilliger, III Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/17/23. 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.(rsg)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #5 Application for Admission of John Savage Moran Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/17/23. 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.(rsg)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #4 Application for Admission of Michael Lee Francisco Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/17/23. 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.(rsg)
August 17, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by John Wooten on behalf of The State of Georgia (Wooten, John)
August 17, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #5 APPLICATION for Admission of John Savage Moran Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12821210). Attorney John S. Moran added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 17, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #7 APPLICATION for Admission of George James Terwilliger, III Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12821596). Attorney George J. Terwilliger, III added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 17, 2023 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to John Savage Moran re #10 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (rsg)
August 17, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #4 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Lee Francisco Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12820660). Attorney Michael Lee Francisco added appearing on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb)
August 16, 2023 Filing 7 APPLICATION for Admission of George James Terwilliger, III Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12821596).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER re #1 Notice of Removal filed by Mark Randall Meadows. The Court concludes the face of the Notice of Removal #1 and attached Indictment [1-1] do not clearly indicate that summary remand of this matter is required. No opinion about whether removal will be permitted or on a federal immunity defense is being made at this time. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1455(b)(5), the Court ORDERS that the Parties participate in an evidentiary hearing concerning the Notice of Removal of the Indictment against Mark R. Meadows on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, in Courtroom 1907.The Court furthermore ORDERS that Defendant Meadows immediately SERVE the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, with a copy of the Notice of Removal and a copy of this Order. Once the Fulton County District Attorney has been served, she may submit a written response to Defendant Meadows's Notice of Removal no later than Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Any response submitted must not exceed 25 pages in length. In the interim, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1455(b)(3), proceedings may continue in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 8/16/2023. (pdw)
August 16, 2023 Filing 5 APPLICATION for Admission of John Savage Moran Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12821210).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing [J. Moran])(Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 16, 2023 Filing 4 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Lee Francisco Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12820660).by Mark Randall Meadows. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing [M. Francisco])(Englert, Joseph) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 16, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Matthew Englert on behalf of Mark Randall Meadows (Englert, Joseph)
August 15, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE Of Filing by Mark Randall Meadows Civil Cover Sheet (Englert, Joseph)
August 15, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with CRIMINAL INDICTMENT filed by Mark Randall Meadows. (Filing fee $402 receipt number BGANDC-12816805) (Attachments: #1 Fulton County Superior Court Indictment, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (bgt) 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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Plaintiff: The State of Georgia
Represented By: Fani T. Willis
Represented By: Adam Ney
Represented By: Anna Green Cross
Represented By: Daysha D'Anya Young
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Defendant: Mark Randall Meadows
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