Castro v. NH Secretary of State et al
Plaintiff: John Anthony Castro
Defendant: NH Secretary of State and Donald John Trump
Case Number: 1:2023cv00531
Filed: December 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of New Hampshire
Presiding Judge: Samantha D Elliott
Referring Judge: Andrea K Johnstone
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 23, 2024 Appellate Case Number: First Circuit Court of Appeals 24-1097 re #30 Notice of Appeal, filed by John Anthony Castro.(vln)
January 22, 2024 Filing 32 Clerk's Certificate transmitting Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #30 Notice of Appeal. A copy of the Notice of Appeal mailed to all parties this date.(vln)
January 22, 2024 Filing 31 Appeal Cover Sheet as to #30 Notice of Appeal, filed by John Anthony Castro (vln)
January 22, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #29 Judgment, #28 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, by John Anthony Castro.( Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ANHDC-2468636.) [NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the Forms & Notices section of the First Circuit website at www.ca1.uscourts.gov, MUST be completed and submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.]NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at # http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf (Castro, John)
January 19, 2024 Filing 29 JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with #28 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Daniel J. Lynch, Clerk of Court. (Case Closed) (vln)
January 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ///ORDER: Castro's motion for a preliminary injunction (doc. no. 4) is denied. All other pending motions are denied as moot, and the case is dismissed. The clerk of court shall enter judgment accordingly and close the case. So Ordered by Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
January 12, 2024 Filing 27 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings for Evidentiary Hearing held on 1/3/2024. Court Reporter: Brenda Hancock, Telephone # 603-225-1454. Transcript is available for public inspection, but may not be copied or otherwise reproduced, at the Clerk's Office for a period of 90 days. Additionally, only attorneys of record and pro se parties with an ECF login and password who purchase a transcript from the court reporter will have access to the transcript through PACER during this 90-day period. If you would like to order a copy, please contact the court reporter at the above listed phone number.NOTICE: Any party who requests an original transcript has 21 days from service of this notice to determine whether it is necessary to redact any personal identifiers and, if so, to electronically file a Redaction Request. Redaction Request Follow Up 2/2/2024. Redacted Transcript Follow Up 2/12/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/11/2024.(vln)
January 12, 2024 Filing 26 Emergency MOTION for Ruling filed by John Anthony Castro.Follow up on Objection on 1/26/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
January 3, 2024 Filing 25 Plaintiff's Exhibits submitted during January 3, 2024, Evidentiary Hearing by John Anthony Castro.(vln)
January 3, 2024 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Samantha D. Elliott. EVIDENTIARY HEARING held on 1/3/2024 re: EMERGENCY APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND EXPEDITED PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Witnessess Appearing: Michael Dennehy, Obed Garza, Alexander Gomez. Motions in limine denied. Matter taken under advisement. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Brenda Hancock) (Pltfs Atty: John Anthony Castro, pro se) (Defts Atty: Richard Lehmann, Jonathan Shaw, Brendan Avery O'Donnell)(Total Hearing Time: 4:30) (vln)
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER denying #21 Motion in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-6 from Standing Hearing ; denying #19 Motion in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-F, 1-G, 1-PP, 2, and 3. Order: Denied for reasons explained on the record. So Ordered by Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
January 2, 2024 Filing 24 OBJECTION to #21 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-6 from Standing Hearing filed by Donald John Trump. Follow up on Reply on 1/9/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Lehmann, Richard)
January 2, 2024 Filing 23 OBJECTION to #19 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-F, 1-G, 1-PP, 2, and 3. filed by Donald John Trump. Follow up on Reply on 1/9/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Lehmann, Richard)
January 1, 2024 Filing 22 Amended Witness List and Exhibit List by John Anthony Castro. (Castro, John)
January 1, 2024 Filing 21 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-6 from Standing Hearing filed by John Anthony Castro.Follow up on Objection on 1/16/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
January 1, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority on Res Judicata by John Anthony Castro.(Castro, John)
January 1, 2024 Filing 19 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Defense Exhibits 1-F, 1-G, 1-PP, 2, and 3. filed by John Anthony Castro.Follow up on Objection on 1/16/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
December 30, 2023 Filing 18 Amended Witness List and Exhibit List by John Anthony Castro. (Castro, John)
December 29, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Motion for Jonathan Shaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted. Local counsel shall comply with all obligations required by L.R. 83.2(b) absent order of the court. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.The clerks office will provide the admitted attorney with instructions on how to obtain access to electronic filing by separate email. The admitted attorney must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of New Hampshire. After obtaining e-filing access, the admitted attorney must file an appearance to begin receiving electronic notices.(vln)
December 29, 2023 Filing 17 STIPULATION re: Agreed Facts by Donald John Trump(Lehmann, Richard)
December 28, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION to Clarify or Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline filed by Donald John Trump.Follow up on Objection on 1/11/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email exchange)(Lehmann, Richard)
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting #16 Motion to Clarify or Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline. Text of Order: Granted. The court clarifies that the deadline to file a responsive pleading under Rule 12 is stayed pending the court's resolution of the issue of the plaintiff's standing. So Ordered by Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(jwb)
December 27, 2023 Filing 15 Exhibit List by Donald John Trump.(Lehmann, Richard)
December 27, 2023 Filing 14 Final Witness List by Donald John Trump. (Lehmann, Richard)
December 26, 2023 Filing 13 Final Witness List and Exhibit List by John Anthony Castro. (Castro, John)
December 20, 2023 Filing 12 RESPONSE re Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, BRIEF REGARDING CASE DISTINGUISHMENTS filed by John Anthony Castro. (Castro, John)
December 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER denying #9 Motion for Remote Hearing. Text of Order: The Motion for a Remote Hearing filed by John Anthony Castro is DENIED for the reasons stated on the record. As agreed by the parties at the December 18, 2023 motion hearing, the Evidentiary Hearing is continued to 10:00 a.m. on January 3, 2024. The plaintiff must file his brief no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2023. Witness and Exhibit lists must be filed on or before December 27, 2023. The Joint Statement of Facts must be filed on or before December 29, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
December 19, 2023 RESCHEDULING NOTICE of Hearing. Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/3/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
December 18, 2023 Filing 11 Assented to MOTION for Jonathan Shaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2455859.) filed by Donald John Trump. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (Affidavit) Declaration of Attorney Jonathan Shaw)(Lehmann, Richard)
December 18, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard J. Lehmann on behalf of Donald John Trump Attorney Richard J. Lehmann added to party Donald John Trump(pty:dft).(Lehmann, Richard)
December 18, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Samantha D. Elliott. MOTION HEARING held on 12/18/2023 re #9 Emergency MOTION Remote Hearing . Motion denied. Evidentiary hearing continued. (Court Reporter: Susan Bateman) (Pltfs Atty: John Anthony Castro, pro se) (Defts Atty: Brendan Avery O'Donnell, Richard Lehmann, Jonathan Mark Shaw)(Total Hearing Time: 0:15) (vln)
December 15, 2023 Filing 9 Emergency MOTION Remote Hearing filed by John Anthony Castro.Follow up on Objection on 12/29/2023. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER. Evidentiary Hearing set for 12/21/2023 11:00 AM before Judge Samantha D. Elliott. Plaintiff's brief due 12/18/2023 on or before 5 p.m. Witness and Exhibit lists due by 12/20/2023. Joint statement due by 12/21/2023 at 9 a.m. So Ordered by Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
December 15, 2023 NOTICE re: #9 Emergency MOTION Remote Hearing Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2023 10:00 AM before Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
December 15, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Samantha D. Elliott. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 12/15/2023. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Liza Dubois) (Pltfs Atty: John Anthony Castro, pro se) (Defts Atty: Brendan Avery O'Donnell, Richard Lehmann, Mark Meuser, Jonathan Mark Shaw)(Total Hearing Time: 30:00) (vln)
December 12, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brendan Avery O'Donnell on behalf of NH Secretary of State Attorney Brendan Avery O'Donnell added to party NH Secretary of State(pty:dft).(O'Donnell, Brendan)
December 12, 2023 NOTICE of VIDEO HEARING. Status Conference set for 12/15/2023 10:00 AM before Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(vln)
December 11, 2023 Filing 6 Return of Service Executed as to NH Secretary of State by John Anthony Castro. Served/Mailed on 12/11/2023. Answer Follow Up on 1/2/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
December 11, 2023 Filing 5 Return of Service Executed as to Donald John Trump by John Anthony Castro. Served/Mailed on 12/11/2023. Answer Follow Up on 1/2/2024. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c).(Castro, John)
December 11, 2023 Filing 4 ,EMERGENCY APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND EXPEDITED PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING CONSOLIDATED WITH A PRELIMINARY BENCH TRIAL ON THE MERITS, filed by John Anthony Castro. HEARING REQUESTED.(vln)
December 6, 2023 ENDORSED ORDER granting #2 Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing. Text of Order: The motion to participate in electronic filing (Doc. No. 2) is GRANTED. The court construes the motion liberally as expressing the plaintiff's assent to the terms and requirements specified in the PRO SE MOTION TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTRONIC FILING (USDCNH-97 (2-20)), which is the form prescribed by this courts clerk's office for non-attorney pro se litigants to participate in electronic filing. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(vln)
December 4, 2023 Filing 3 Summonses issued by mail as to NH Secretary of State, Donald John Trump. Counsel shall serve all documents in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: #1 Notice ECF)(mc)
December 4, 2023 NOTICE. This case has been designated for Electronic Case Filing. All further submissions shall be filed in compliance with the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing. Pro se litigants are not required to file electronically and may continue to file documents in paper format. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click #HERE. (mc)
December 1, 2023 Filing 2 Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing filed by John Anthony Castro.(mc)
December 1, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against NH Secretary of State, Donald John Trump (Filing fee $405.00 receipt number 1080) filed by John Anthony Castro. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summonses)(mc)
December 1, 2023 Case assigned to Judge Samantha D. Elliott and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:23-cv-531-SE-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)

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Defendant: NH Secretary of State
Represented By: Brendan Avery O'Donnell
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Represented By: Richard J. Lehmann
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