Organization for Black Struggle et al v. Ashcroft et al
| Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute, Organization for Black Struggle and Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute |
| Greene County Clerk's Office, John R. Ashcroft, St. Charles County Election Authority, Jackson County Election Board and St. Louis County Board of Elections |
| AARP and AARP Foundation |
| 2:2020cv04184 |
| September 17, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Western District of Missouri |
| Brian C Wimes |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 122 NOTICE of appearance by Maria Ann Lanahan on behalf of John R. Ashcroft (Attorney Maria Ann Lanahan added to party John R. Ashcroft(pty:dft))(Lanahan, Maria) |
| Filing 121 CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (Anderson, Christy) |
Filing 120
ORDER - GRANTING #88 defendant Local Election Authorities' Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Judgment on the Pleadings. DENYING AS MOOT #5 plaintiff's Motion to Certify Defendant Class of 116 Local Election Authorities and Alternative Motion to Join.(Anderson, Christy)
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Filing 119
ORDERED counsel for Plaintiffs' motion for leave to withdraw is, consistent with the requirements of L.R. 83.2, GRANTED. Counsel Kayla DeLoach is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs in this cause. Signed on 9/16/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 118 MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Kayla DeLoach on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/28/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (DeLoach, Kayla) |
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Filing 117
ORDERED Plaintiffs' Motion to Vacate Administrative Stay (Doc. #73) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed on 6/3/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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Filing 116
ORDERED Defendant St. Charles County Election Authority's Motion for Leave to Join Defendant Schoeller's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #114) and Defendant St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioner's Motion for Leave to Join Defendant Schoeller's Pending Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #115) are, with Plaintiffs having filed no objection and consistent with the Court's Order granting Jackson County's motion for leave to join (Doc. #113), GRANTED. Signed on 6/3/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 115 MOTION for leave to file to join Defendant Schoeller's Pending Motion to Dismiss filed by Edward J. Sluys on behalf of St. Louis County Board of Elections. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/26/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sluys, Edward) |
| Filing 114 MOTION to join Pending Motion to Dismiss filed by Michael G Mueth on behalf of St. Charles County Election Authority. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/26/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Mueth, Michael) |
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Filing 113
ORDER - DENYING AS MOOT #108 plaintiff's motion for Entry of Clerk's Default. GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART #110 defendant Jackson County's motion to join pending motions. The motion to join Defendant Ashcroft's motion to dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. The motion to join Defendant Greene County's motion to dismiss or alternative motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED. Signed on 3/12/21 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Anderson, Christy)
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Filing 112
ORDER - GRANTING #89 Defendant John R. Ashcroft, in his official capacity as Missouris Secretary of States motion to dismiss Count III under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Signed on 3/9/21 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Anderson, Christy)
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| Filing 111 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #108 MOTION for order filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of Defendant John R. Ashcroft. Reply suggestions due by 3/18/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit, #2 Exhibit Exhibits)(Related document(s) #108 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 110 MOTION to join Pending Motions of Other Defendants filed by Kent W Minton on behalf of Jackson County Election Board. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/18/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Minton, Kent) |
| Filing 109 NOTICE of appearance by Kent W Minton on behalf of Jackson County Election Board (Attorney Kent W Minton added to party Jackson County Election Board(pty:dft))(Minton, Kent) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines as to #108 MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default re: Jackson County Election Board by Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/4/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Berner, Crystal) |
| Filing 108 Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default re: Jackson County Election Board by Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Suggestions in Opposition/response due 03/04/2021.(Rothert, Anthony) Modified on 2/19/2021 to reflect correct event type, set deadlines and regenerated NEF (Berner, Crystal). |
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Filing 107
ORDER granting #106 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Michael G Mueth for St. Charles County Election Authority allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
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| Filing 106 Motion to allow Michael G. Mueth to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7286690) filed by Jeremiah Vance Cover on behalf of St. Charles County Election Authority. (Attorney Jeremiah Vance Cover added to party St. Charles County Election Authority(pty:dft))(Cover, Jeremiah) |
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Filing 105
ORDERED counsel for Defendants' motion for leave to withdraw as counsel (Doc. #102) is GRANTED. Consistent with the requirements of L.R. 83.2, Julie Blake is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Defendants in this cause. Signed on 2/11/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 104 NOTICE of appearance by David D Dean on behalf of John R. Ashcroft (Attorney David D Dean added to party John R. Ashcroft(pty:dft))(Dean, David) |
| Filing 103 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #89 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of Defendant John R. Ashcroft. (Related document(s) #89 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 102 MOTION to withdraw as attorney of Julie Marie Blake filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/16/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sauer, Dean) |
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Filing 101
ORDERED, consistent with the January 27, 2021 telephone conference discussion, this matter is STAYED pending the Court's ruling on Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Class (Doc. #5) and Defendants' motions to dismiss (Docs. #88, #89). Signed on 1/28/21 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 100 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 99 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Brian C. Wimes: SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE held on 1/27/2021. Entry of a Scheduling Order is stayed pending the Court's ruling on the Motion to Certify Class. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): Denise Lieberman, Naila Awan, Ryan Snow, Anthony Rothert. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): John Sauer, David Dean, Austin Fax, Edward Sluys. Time in court: 10:33 a.m. to 10:39 a.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Denise Halasey, 816-512-5657, denise_halasey@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Anderson, Christy) |
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Filing 98
ORDER - DENYING without prejudice #94 joint motion for extension of time to complete mediation, until such time the parties discuss the requested extension with the MAP Director. In the event the MAP Director disagrees with the parties assessment of the need for mediation at this stage, the parties may seek an extension of the mediation deadlines from the Court. Signed on 1/27/21 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Anderson, Christy)
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| Filing 97 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #89 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff Organization for Black Struggle. Reply suggestions due by 2/2/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #89 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 96 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #88 MOTION to dismiss party or in the Alternative for Judgment on the Pleadings and Suggestions in Support filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle. Reply suggestions due by 1/29/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #88 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 95 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 1/13/2021 as Document No. 93, proposed scheduling order. The document has been deleted per Administrative Procedures wherein it is stated proposed scheduling orders should not contain a signature line for the presiding judge. The proposed scheduling order should include the electronic signature of both the filing and opposing counsel. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 94 Joint MOTION for extension of time to designate mediator and complete mediation filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Organization for Black Struggle. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/27/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 93 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Organization for Black Struggle. (Rothert, Anthony) This document has been deleted . |
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Filing 92
ORDERED Defendant Ashcroft's Motion to Dismiss the original complaint (Doc. #56) and Defendant Greene County's Motion to Dismiss the original complaint (Doc. #63) are, in light of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (Doc. #84), DENIED AS MOOT. Signed on 1/5/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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Filing 91
ORDERED Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. #90) is, with Defendants having no objection, GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall respond to Greene County's Motion to Dismiss Party (Doc. #88) on or before January 15, 2021. Plaintiffs shall respond to Ashcroft's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #89) on or before January 18, 2021. The parties shall meet and confer for purposes of the Rule 26 conference on or before January 13, 2021. Signed on 1/5/2021 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 90 Consent MOTION for extension of time from December 30, 2020 to January 13, 2020 for parties to meet and confer re Rule 26, Consent MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to #89 MOTION to dismiss case , #88 MOTION to dismiss party or in the Alternative for Judgment on the Pleadings and Suggestions in Support, #85 Rule 16 Notice, through January 18, 2020 filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/6/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #89 , #88 , #85 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 89 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/4/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 88 MOTION to dismiss party or in the Alternative for Judgment on the Pleadings and Suggestions in Support filed by Nicholas Austin Fax on behalf of Greene County Clerk's Office. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/1/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Fax, Nicholas) |
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Filing 87
ORDERED Plaintiffs' motion for leave to withdraw (Doc. #86) is GRANTED. Consistent with the requirements of L.R. 83.2, Kathryn Sadasivan is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed on 12/17/2020 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP) |
| Filing 86 MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/28/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 85
RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 1/13/2021. Rule 26 conference due by 12/30/2020. Scheduling Conference set for 1/27/2021 10:30 AM in Chambers before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. Signed on 12/10/20 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Anderson, Christy)
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| Filing 84 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 83 MANDATE of US COURT OF APPEALS as to #66 Notice of Appeal, filed by John R. Ashcroft with mandate issued on 12/4/2020. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 82 USCA Judgment and/or Opinion as to #66 Notice of Appeal, filed by John R. Ashcroft This is a preliminary judgment and/or opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals; jurisdiction is not recovered until the Mandate is issued by the U.S Court of Appeals. (Warren, Melissa) |
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Filing 81
ORDERED Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file amended complaint (Doc. #71) is, with Defendants having indicated no objection (Doc. #80), GRANTED. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file the proposed amended complaint (Doc. #71-1) as an independent electronic docket entry on or before December 7, 2020. Signed on 12/3/2020 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Set/Reset Deadlines as to #71 MOTION for leave to file first amended complaint. Reply suggestions due by 11/16/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 80 RESPONSE re #71 MOTION for leave to file first amended complaint by John R. Ashcroft (Sauer, Dean) Modified on 11/3/2020 to reflect the correct event entry (Warren, Melissa). |
| Filing 79 US COURT OF APPEALS BRIEFING SCHEDULING ORDER as to #66 Notice of Appeal, filed by John R. Ashcroft. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 78 USCA Judgment and/or Opinion as to #66 Notice of Appeal, filed by John R. Ashcroft This is a preliminary judgment and/or opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals; jurisdiction is not recovered until the Mandate is issued by the U.S Court of Appeals. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A, #2 Attachment B)(Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 77 CLERK ORDER of US COURT OF APPEALS as to #66 Notice of Appeal, filed by John R. Ashcroft. Motion for stay pending appeal is granted. (Warren, Melissa) |
| NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION - The Teleconference scheduled for 10/22/20 at 8:30 AM has been cancelled. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Anderson, Christy) |
| Filing 76 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #63 MOTION to dismiss case and Suggestions in Support filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Reply suggestions due by 11/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #63 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 75 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #73 Emergency MOTION to lift stay re 68 Order on Motion to Stay, and suggestions in support filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of Defendant John R. Ashcroft. Reply suggestions due by 11/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #73 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 74 NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Telephone Conference set for 10/22/2020 08:30 AM in Chambers before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. A separate email will be sent to counsel containing the teleconference participation information.(Anderson, Christy) |
| Filing 73 Emergency MOTION to lift stay re 68 Order on Motion to Stay, and suggestions in support filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 68 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 72 SUGGESTIONS in support re #71 MOTION for leave to file first amended complaint filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Related document(s) #71 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 71 MOTION for leave to file first amended complaint filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Organization for Black Struggle. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/2/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 proposed amended complaint)(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 70 USCA Case Number from Eighth Circuit is 20-3121 for #66 Notice of Appeal filed by John R. Ashcroft. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 69 TRANSMISSION of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit via electronic mail. Related document #66 Notice of Appeal. (Warren, Melissa) |
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Filing 68
ORDERED the motion for temporary administrative stay (Doc. #67) is GRANTED. The preliminary injunction order (Doc. #65) is temporarily administratively stayed pending ruling on appeal by the Eighth Circuit. (Doc. #66).Signed on 10/10/2020 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 67 MOTION to stay re #65 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for TRO Missouri Secretary of State's Emergency Motion for Stay of Injunction Pending Appeal and for Temporary Administrative Stay filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/23/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #65 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #65 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for TRO by John R. Ashcroft. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMOWDC-7089280. (Sauer, Dean) Modified on 10/15/2020 to reflect interlocutory appeal (Warren, Melissa). |
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Filing 65
ORDER: Granting in part and denying in part #23 Motion for preliminary injunction; granting in part and denying in part #23 motion for TRO. Signed on 10/9/20 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Kern, Kendra)
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Filing 64
ORDER granting #41 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Ryan Snow for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
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| Filing 63 MOTION to dismiss case and Suggestions in Support filed by Nicholas Austin Fax on behalf of Greene County Clerk's Office. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/22/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Fax, Nicholas) |
| Filing 62 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A)(Related document(s) #23 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 61
ORDER - GRANTING #58 motion for leave to file excess pages. Plaintiff's are granted leave to file their Reply Suggestions in excess of the page limit, re. motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Signed on 10/8/20 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Anderson, Christy)
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| Filing 60 NOTICE of appearance by Jessie Steffan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attorney Jessie Steffan added to party Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla), Attorney Jessie Steffan added to party Missouri Faith Voices(pty:pla), Attorney Jessie Steffan added to party National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section(pty:pla), Attorney Jessie Steffan added to party Organization for Black Struggle(pty:pla), Attorney Jessie Steffan added to party St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla))(Steffan, Jessie) |
| Filing 59 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #56 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM under Rules 12(b)(1) and Suggestions in Support filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Reply suggestions due by 10/21/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #56 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 58 MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/20/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 proposed reply to suggestions in opposition to motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, #2 Ex. A to proposed reply to suggestions in opposition to motion for TRO/PI)(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 57 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #5 MOTION to certify class defendant class of Missouri local election authorities or in the alternate joinder of all Missouri local election authorities filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Related document(s) #5 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 56 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM under Rules 12(b)(1) and Suggestions in Support filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/16/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 55 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Nicholas Austin Fax on behalf of Defendant Greene County Clerk's Office. Reply suggestions due by 10/16/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #23 ) (Fax, Nicholas) |
| Filing 54 SUGGESTIONS in support re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction Suggestions of Amici Curiae AARP and AARP Foundation in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injuction filed by Charles W. Hatfield on behalf of Amicus Parties AARP, AARP Foundation. (Related document(s) #23 ) (Hatfield, Charles) |
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Filing 53
ORDER granting #52 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Daniel B Kohrman for AARP and AARP Foundation allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
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| Filing 52 Motion to allow Daniel B. Kohrman to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7075541) filed by Charles W. Hatfield on behalf of AARP, AARP Foundation. (Hatfield, Charles) |
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Filing 51
ORDERED Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (Doc. #43) is GRANTED. Further, Amici Curiae's Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (Doc. #50) is GRANTED. Signed on 10/2/2020 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 50 Consent MOTION for leave to file excess pages , MOTION for leave to file Suggestions of Amici Curiae AARP and AARP Foundation in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and Suggestions in Support of Motion for Leave and Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits by Two Pages filed by Charles W. Hatfield on behalf of AARP, AARP Foundation. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Suggestions of Amici Curiae AARP and AARP Foundation in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction)(Attorney Charles W. Hatfield added to party AARP(pty:am), Attorney Charles W. Hatfield added to party AARP Foundation(pty:am))(Hatfield, Charles) |
| Filing 49 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #5 MOTION to certify class defendant class of Missouri local election authorities or in the alternate joinder of all Missouri local election authorities filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of Defendant John R. Ashcroft. Reply suggestions due by 10/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #5 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 48 NOTICE of filing Attachments to Declaration of Chrissy Peters and Exhibits to Missouri Secretary of State's Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by John R. Ashcroft re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment 32, #2 Exhibit Attachment 33, #3 Exhibit Attachment 38, #4 Exhibit Attachment 39, #5 Exhibit Attachment 40, #6 Exhibit Attachment 41, #7 Exhibit Attachment 42 - Part 1, #8 Exhibit Attachment 42 - Part 2, #9 Exhibit Attachment 43, #10 Exhibit Attachment 44, #11 Exhibit Attachment 45, #12 Exhibit Attachment 46, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Eric Fey, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Exhibit of Shane Schoeller)(Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE of filing Exhibits to Chrissy Peters Declaration by John R. Ashcroft re #27 Suggestions in Support of Motion,,,,,, #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment 16, #2 Exhibit Attachment 17, #3 Exhibit Attachment 18, #4 Exhibit Attachment 21, #5 Exhibit Attachment 22, #6 Exhibit Attachment 23, #7 Exhibit Attachment 24, #8 Exhibit Attachment 24, #9 Exhibit Attachment 25, #10 Exhibit Attachment 26, #11 Exhibit Attachment 27, #12 Exhibit Attachment 28, #13 Exhibit Attachment 29, #14 Exhibit Attachment 30)(Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 46 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of Defendant John R. Ashcroft. Reply suggestions due by 10/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Chrissy Peters, #2 Exhibit Attachment 1, #3 Exhibit Attachment 2, #4 Exhibit Attachment 3, #5 Exhibit Attachment 6, #6 Exhibit Attachment 7, #7 Exhibit Attachment 8, #8 Exhibit Attachment 9, #9 Exhibit Attachment 10, #10 Exhibit Attachment 11, #11 Exhibit Attachment 12, #12 Exhibit Attachment 13, #13 Exhibit Attachment 14, #14 Exhibit Attachment 15)(Related document(s) #23 ) (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 45 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #5 MOTION to certify class defendant class of Missouri local election authorities or in the alternate joinder of all Missouri local election authorities filed by Nicholas Austin Fax on behalf of Defendant Greene County Clerk's Office. Reply suggestions due by 10/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #5 ) (Fax, Nicholas) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of filing Defendant Missouri Secretary of State's Proposed Order Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by John R. Ashcroft re #27 Suggestions in Support of Motion,,,,,, #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 43 MOTION for leave to file excess pages in Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and Plaintiffs' Motion to Certify a Defendant Class filed by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 42 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Steven W. Garrett on behalf of Defendant St. Louis County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Eric Fey)(Related document(s) #23 ) (Garrett, Steven) |
| Filing 41 Motion to allow Ryan Snow to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7073722) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of appearance by John W. Housley on behalf of Greene County Clerk's Office (Attorney John W. Housley added to party Greene County Clerk's Office(pty:dft))(Housley, John) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of appearance by Nicholas Austin Fax on behalf of Greene County Clerk's Office (Attorney Nicholas Austin Fax added to party Greene County Clerk's Office(pty:dft))(Fax, Nicholas) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of appearance by Edward J. Sluys on behalf of St. Louis County Board of Elections (Attorney Edward J. Sluys added to party St. Louis County Board of Elections(pty:dft))(Sluys, Edward) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of appearance by Steven W. Garrett on behalf of St. Louis County Board of Elections (Attorney Steven W. Garrett added to party St. Louis County Board of Elections(pty:dft))(Garrett, Steven) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of appearance by Julie Marie Blake on behalf of John R. Ashcroft (Attorney Julie Marie Blake added to party John R. Ashcroft(pty:dft))(Blake, Julie) |
| Filing 35 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Organization for Black Struggle. Greene County Clerk's Office served on 9/21/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #32 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Denise Debra Lieberman for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
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| Filing 33 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Organization for Black Struggle. St. Louis County Board of Elections served on 9/21/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 32 Motion to allow Denise D. Lieberman to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7057983) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 31 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 30 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Organization for Black Struggle. Jackson County Election Board served on 9/21/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 29 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Organization for Black Struggle. St. Charles County Election Authority served on 9/21/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 28 SUGGESTIONS in support re #5 MOTION to certify class defendant class of Missouri local election authorities or in the alternate joinder of all Missouri local election authorities filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Related document(s) #5 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 27 SUGGESTIONS in support re #23 MOTION for temporary restraining order MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiffs Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Rogers Declaration (Organization for Black Struggle), #2 Exhibit B: Robinson Declaration (St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute), #3 Exhibit C: Jones Declaration (Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute), #4 Exhibit D: Alper Declaration (National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section), #5 Exhibit E: Gould Declaration (Missouri Faith Voices), #6 Exhibit F: Lohman Declaration, #7 Exhibit G: Francis Declaration, #8 Exhibit H: Huddleston Declaration, #9 Exhibit I: Jordan Declaration, #10 Exhibit J: Marek Declaration, #11 Exhibit K: Orden Zarin Declaration, #12 Exhibit L: Stenger Declaration, #13 Exhibit M: Washington Declaration, #14 Exhibit N: Gaither Declaration, #15 Exhibit O: Marantz Declaration, #16 Exhibit P: Morgan Declaration, #17 Exhibit Q: Newman Declaration, #18 Exhibit R: NYT - Covid in the US, #19 Exhibit S: NYT Missouri Covid Map, #20 Exhibit T: Memorandum on November Absentee Applications (Aug. 26, 2020), #21 Exhibit U: Ballot Application Rejection Example, #22 Exhibit V: USPS Letter, #23 Exhibit W: Ballot Affidavit Images, #24 Index Index of Exhibits to Suggestions in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction)(Related document(s) #23 ) (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Status Teleconference set for 9/24/2020 10:30 AM in Chambers before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. A separate email will be sent to counsel containing the teleconference participation information.(Anderson, Christy) |
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Filing 25
ORDERED Plaintiffs' motions for leave to file excess pages (Docs. #8, #24) are GRANTED. Signed on 9/21/2020 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
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| Filing 24 MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/5/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 proposed suggestions in support of TRO/PI, #2 Ex. A, #3 Ex. B, #4 Ex. C, #5 Ex. D, #6 Ex. F, #7 Ex. G, #8 Ex. H, #9 Ex. I, #10 Ex. J, #11 Ex. K, #12 Ex. L, #13 Ex. M, #14 Ex. N, #15 Ex. O, #16 Ex. P, #17 Ex. Q, #18 Ex. R, #19 Ex. S, #20 Ex. T, #21 Ex. U, #22 Ex. V, #23 Ex. W, #24 List of Exhibits)(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for temporary restraining order , MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/5/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of appearance by Dean John Sauer on behalf of John R. Ashcroft (Attorney Dean John Sauer added to party John R. Ashcroft(pty:dft))(Sauer, Dean) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of appearance by Kayla DeLoach on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attorney Kayla DeLoach added to party Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla), Attorney Kayla DeLoach added to party Missouri Faith Voices(pty:pla), Attorney Kayla DeLoach added to party National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section(pty:pla), Attorney Kayla DeLoach added to party Organization for Black Struggle(pty:pla), Attorney Kayla DeLoach added to party St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla))(DeLoach, Kayla) |
| Filing 20 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. John R. Ashcroft served on 9/18/2020, answer due 10/9/2020. (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #18 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Chiraag Bains for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
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| Filing 18 Motion to allow Chiraag Bains to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7052794) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #16 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Ezra D. Rosenberg for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
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| Filing 16 Motion to allow Ezra D. Rosenberg to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7052017) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Rothert, Anthony) |
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #7 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Naila S Awan for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
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Filing 14
ORDER granting #4 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Kathryn Sadasivan for Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, Missouri Faith Voices, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, and St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Warren, Melissa) |
| SUMMONS ISSUED as to John R. Ashcroft, Greene County Clerk's Office, Jackson County Election Board, St. Charles County Election Authority, and St. Louis County Board of Elections. Summons emailed to Plaintiff for service. (Warren, Melissa) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of appearance by Gillian R. Wilcox on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attorney Gillian R. Wilcox added to party Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla), Attorney Gillian R. Wilcox added to party Missouri Faith Voices(pty:pla), Attorney Gillian R. Wilcox added to party National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section(pty:pla), Attorney Gillian R. Wilcox added to party Organization for Black Struggle(pty:pla), Attorney Gillian R. Wilcox added to party St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute(pty:pla))(Wilcox, Gillian) |
| Filing 11 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to District Judge Brian C. Wimes for all further proceedings. The case number will now be 2:20-04184-CV-C-BCW. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (James, Carrie) |
| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff Organization for Black Struggle.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for leave to file excess pages filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/1/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 proposed suggestions in support for motion to certify defendant class of missouri local election authorities or in the alternate for joinder of all missouri local election authorities)(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 7 Motion to allow Naila S. Awan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7051123) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 5 MOTION to certify class defendant class of Missouri local election authorities or in the alternate joinder of all Missouri local election authorities filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/1/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 4 Motion to allow Kathryn Sadasivan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7051058) filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff Missouri Faith Voices.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 2 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Plaintiff Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute.(Rothert, Anthony) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against John R. Ashcroft, Greene County Clerk's Office, Jackson County Election Board, St. Charles County Election Authority, St. Louis County Board of Elections filed by Anthony E. Rothert on behalf of Greater Kansas City A. Philip Randolph Institute, St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis Section, Organization for Black Struggle, Missouri Faith Voices. Filing fee $400, receipt number AMOWDC-7050737. Service due by 12/16/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rothert, Anthony) |
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