Montana Public Interest Research Group et al v. Jacobsen et al
| Montana Public Interest Research Group and Montana Federation of Public Employees |
| Christi Jacobsen, Austin Knudsen and Chris Gallus |
| Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. |
| 6:2023cv00070 |
| September 29, 2023 |
| US District Court for the District of Montana |
| Kathleen L DeSoto |
| Donald W Molloy |
| Brian Morris |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants' response is now due on December 1, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 11/22/2023. (MPB)
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Filing 25
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Michael Russell appearing for Defendants Chris Gallus, Christi Jacobsen, Austin Knudsen. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Russell, Michael)
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Responses due by 11/22/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 11/20/2023. (APP)
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Filing 23
REPLY to Response to Motion re #7 MOTION to Intervene filed by Montana Republican Party, The Republican National Committee. (APP)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. (Flowers, Benjamin)
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Filing 21
Amicus Brief Opposing Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc.. (Flowers, Benjamin)
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Filing 20
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Michael Russell appearing for Defendants Chris Gallus, Christi Jacobsen, Austin Knudsen. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Russell, Michael)
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Benjamin Flowers. NOTE: Instructions to request Montana CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. Acknowledgment of PHV Order due by 12/5/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 11/20/2023. (APP)
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Filing 18
ORDER granting #16 Motion to File Amicus Brief. RITE shall file its amicus brief (limited to 6500 words) on or before December 4, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 11/20/2023. (APP)
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Filing 17
ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Chris Gallus, Christi Jacobsen, Austin Knudsen. (Noonan, Michael)
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Filing 16
MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Robert Thomas Cameron appearing for Interested Party Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order - Amicus Brief, #2 Motion to admit Benjamin Flowers PHV (receipt #400016638), #3 Declaration of Benjamin Flowers, #4 Proposed Order Admitting Benjamin Flowers PHV) (SGN) Modified on 11/21/2023 to add receipt # (TLO).
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Filing 15
AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Intervene filed by Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, #2 Exhibit Mi Familia Vota v. Hobbs) (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 14
RESPONSE to Motion re #7 MOTION to Intervene filed by Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 13
AFFIDAVIT in Support re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1 Losing Declaration, #2 Ex. 2 Curtis Declaration, #3 Ex. 3 House Committee Transcript, #4 Ex. 4 House Floor Transcript, #5 Ex. 5 Senate Committee Transcript, #6 Ex. 6 Senate Floor Transcript, #7 Ex. 7 Arizona State Capitol Times, #8 Ex. 8 HB892 Bill Info, #9 Ex. 9 Remain Definition, #10 Ex. 10 NCSL Automatic Voter Registration Summary, #11 Ex. 11 EAC Voter Registration Cancellations Summary, #12 Ex. 12 MT Voter Registration Application, #13 Ex. 13 Federal Voter Registration Application, #14 Ex. 14 NCSL Double Voting Summary, #15 Ex. 15 Heritage Foundation Survey, #16 Ex. 16 Pew Center Study, #17 Ex. 17 MT Census QuickFacts) (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 12
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 11
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Raphael Graybill appearing for Plaintiffs Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 10
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Montana Public Interest Research Group, Montana Federation of Public Employees. Chris Gallus served on 10/27/2023, answer due 11/17/2023; Christi Jacobsen served on 10/27/2023, answer due 11/17/2023; Austin Knudsen served on 10/27/2023, answer due 11/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Summons Returned Executed - Knudsen, #2 Summons Returned Executed - Gallus) (Graybill, Raphael)
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Terminate Deadlines and Hearings-Acknowledgment of PHV Order 11/02/2023. (APP)
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 8
Brief/Memorandum in Support re #7 MOTION to Intervene filed by Interested Parties Montana Republican Party, The Republican National Committee. (SAJ)
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Filing 7
MOTION to Intervene. by Interested Parties Montana Republican Party, The Republican National Committee. (Attachments: #1 [Proposed] Intervenors' Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint, #2 Corporate Disclosure Statement of the Montana Republican Party, #3 Corporate Disclosure Statement of the Republican National Committee, #4 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Thomas R. McCarthy, #5 Declaration of Thomas R. McCarthy, #6 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Conor D. Woodfin, #7 Declaration of Conor D. Woodfin) (SAJ)
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Filing 6
ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Aria C. Branch. NOTE: Instructions to request Montana CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. Acknowledgment of PHV Order due by 11/2/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 10/18/2023. (APP)
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Filing 5
MOTION Aria C. Branch to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 262 receipt number AMTDC-3145118.). Raphael Graybill appearing for Plaintiffs Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Public Interest Research Group. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Aria C. Branch, #2 Certification Under MT Rule of Professional Conduct 8.5) (Graybill, Raphael)
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Filing 4
PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER. Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 2/5/2024. Joint Discovery Plan due by 2/5/2024. Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 2/5/2024. Zoom Pretrial Conference set for 2/12/2024 at 11:00 AM in Missoula, MT before Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on 10/10/2023. Send out Zoom info (SGN)
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Filing 3
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-captioned cause is REASSIGNED to the Honorable Brian Morris for all further proceedings. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(B), the case is REFERRED to the Honorable Kathleen L. Desoto, United States Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/6/2023. (Emailed to KLD Chambers) (ACC)
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Filing 2
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Issued summons may be downloaded and printed by counsel for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Knudsen, #2 Summons - Gallus) (HEG)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants, filed by Montana Public Interest Research Group, Montana Federation of Public Employees. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (HEG)
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Filing fee received: $ 402., receipt number AMTDC-3136109 (HEG)
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