Drenth et al v. Boockvar et al
| National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and Joseph Drenth |
| Kathy Boockvar and Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
| 1:2020cv00829 |
| May 21, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania |
| Jennifer P Wilson |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 12101 |
| None |
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| Filing 47 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER granting #45 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Dispositive Motion and Expert Report Deadlines. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 7/9/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 46 Proposed Order by Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. #45 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Dispositive Motion and Expert Report Deadlines(One Week) . (Boland, Nicole) |
| Filing 45 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Dispositive Motion and Expert Report Deadlines(One Week) by Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.(Boland, Nicole) |
Filing 44
ORDER granting #43 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 7/7/2020 (ve)
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| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised to file a proposed order for Doc. 45. (pjr) |
| Filing 43 Joint MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Resnick, Robin) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of video conference TRO hearing held on 27 May 2020 before Judge Wilson. Court Reporter: Wesley J. Armstrong, RMR (contact at Wesley_Armstrong@pamd.uscourts.gov). 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 7/16/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/27/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/23/2020. |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Moniak on behalf of All Defendants (Moniak, Stephen) |
| Filing 40 CIVIL PRACTICE ORDER - Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 6/23/2020. (ktt) |
| Filing 39 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - Fact Discovery due by 8/1/2020. Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/19/2020 at 10:30 AM. Dispositive Motions due by 7/15/2020. Pretrial Memos due by 8/7/2020. Bench Trial set for 9/2/2020 09:30 AM before Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 6/23/2020. (ktt) |
| Filing 38 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN (Joint) by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Resnick, Robin) |
| Filing 37 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania identifying Corporate Parent National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania for National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania.. (Flowers, Kobie) |
| Filing 36 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.(Boland, Nicole) |
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Filing 35
SCHEDULING ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that on or before June 19, 2020, the parties shall file a joint case management plan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is listed for trial on September 2, 2020 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. 4, Eighth Floor, Federal Building, Third and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This is a date certain, and counsel are attached for trial from September 2, 2020 through September 4, 2020. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 6/9/2020. (ve)
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Filing 33
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that a status conference is scheduled for June 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The conference will be by telephone. Plaintiffs counsel shall arrange a call-in number and pass code, and provide that information to the court and opposing counsel at least one hour prior to the call. The purpose of the call will be to set a schedule for the remainder of this case. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/29/2020. (ve)
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Filing 32
ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - IT IS ORDERED that the motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction is GRANTED. See order for further details. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/27/2020. (ve)
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| Filing 31 MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re #4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, Joseph Drenth. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/27/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 29 EXHIBITS re: Evidentiary Hearing held on May 27, 2020. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiff's Exhibit - Electronic Version of the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, #2 Defendant Exhibit - Accessible Write In Ballot, #3 Defendant Exhibit - Ballot Return Instructions, #4 Defendant Exhibit - Republican Party Candidate List, #5 Defendant Exhibit - Request for Accessible Ballot, #6 Defendant Exhibit - Write-In Envelope, #7 Defendant Exhibit - Mercer County UOCAVA, #8 Defendant Exhibit - Adams County UOCAVA, #9 Defendant Exhibit - Ellen Strom Resume 2020)(ve) |
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Filing 28
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED THAT all exhibits submitted by Plaintiffs and Defendants counsel via email prior to the evidentiary hearing held on this date are admitted to the record. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/27/2020. (ve)
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| Filing 26 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Robin Resnick, Esq. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/26/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 25 Code of Professional Conduct by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. #21 Petition for Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice, . (Resnick, Robin) |
| Filing 24 REPLY BRIEF re #4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Exhibit(s) C, #5 Exhibit(s) D, #6 Exhibit(s) E)(Flowers, Kobie) |
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Filing 23
SCHEDULING ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that a status conference is scheduled for today, May 26, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. The conference will be by telephone. The court will provide call-in information for all counsel prior to the conference. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/26/2020. (ve)
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Robin Resnick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Resnick, Robin) |
| Filing 21 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Robin Resnick on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Robin Resnick is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-5102085., filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Resnick, Robin) |
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Filing 20
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the motions #17 , #19 are GRANTED. Accordingly, Defendants brief in opposition to Plaintiffs motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction is deemed properly filed, and Plaintiffs are permitted to file a reply brief in support of the motion that is not to exceed twenty-eight pages in length exclusive of the cover page, table of contents, table of authorities, and certifications.Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/26/2020 (ve)
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| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner Robin Resnick and Associate Counsel Bar Status Verified (mfa) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner Robin Resnick is advised to file a code of professional conduct for petition, refile as a 'Document Filed' Do not refile the petition (mfa) |
| Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation for Reply Brief in support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, for a Preliminary Injunction by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Concurrence, #2 Proposed Order)(Darr, Kelly) |
| Filing 18 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Jonathan Marks)(Boland, Nicole) |
| Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Boland, Nicole) |
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Filing 16
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The deadline of Tuesday, May 26, 2020, for all Pennsylvania voters to submit an application for an absentee or mail-in ballot shall remain unchanged. 2. In order to allow the parties to confer on the possibility of a stipulated remedy to be applied to the June 2, 2020 primary election, the court will defer ruling on the motion. 3. To the extent that the parties are able to agree to a stipulated remedy on the motion, said stipulated remedy shall apply to all Pennsylvania voters who apply or have applied for an absentee or mail-in ballot by the deadline of May 26, 2020, with the exception of those voters who have already submitted an absentee or write-in ballot using the currently available paper ballot. 4. In order to avoid the potential futility of a court-ordered remedy in the event that the parties cannot agree to a stipulated remedy, Defendants brief in opposition to the motion shall be filed by 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 24, 2020. 5. Plaintiffs reply brief shall be filed by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26,2020. 6. A telephonic hearing on the motion is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Plaintiffs counsel shall arrange a call-in number and pass code, and provide that information to the court and opposing counsel at least one hour prior to the call. The hearing shall last no more than two hours. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/22/2020. (ve)
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| Filing 14 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum, Esq. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/22/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 13 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Sharon M Krevor-Weisbaum on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-5101428.. (Krevor-Weisbaum, Sharon) |
| Filing 12 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Kobie Flowers, Esq. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/22/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 11 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to James Strawbridge, Esq. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/22/2020. (ve) |
| Filing 10 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by James O Strawbridge on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney James Strawbridge is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-5101209.. (Strawbridge, James) |
| Filing 9 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Kobie A Flowers on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Kobie Flowers is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-5101189.. (Flowers, Kobie) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of of Service by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania re #3 Scheduling Order, . (Darr, Kelly) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, Joseph Drenth. Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania served on 5/21/2020, answer due 6/11/2020. (Darr, Kelly) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, Joseph Drenth. Kathy Boockvar served on 5/21/2020, answer due 6/11/2020. (Darr, Kelly) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner(s) Strawbridge and Flowers and Associate Counsel - Bar Status Verified. (ve) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum and Associate Counsel Bar Status Verified (mfa) |
| Filing 5 BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION re #4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Exhibit(s) C, #5 Exhibit(s) D, #6 Exhibit(s) E, #7 Exhibit(s) F, #8 Exhibit(s) G, #9 Exhibit(s) H, #10 Exhibit(s) I, #11 Exhibit(s) J, #12 Exhibit(s) K, #13 Exhibit(s) L, #14 Exhibit(s) M, #15 Exhibit(s) N)(Darr, Kelly) |
| Filing 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Joseph Drenth, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, #2 Proposed Order)(Darr, Kelly) |
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Filing 3
SCHEDULING ORDER - IT IS ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: A telephonic status conference is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss the complaint and the possibility of an expedited briefing schedule on Plaintiffs request for injunctive relief. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 5/21/2020. (ve)
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| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provided TO ATTORNEY ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s)in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve them with the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (Attachments: #1 Summons Packet) (pjr) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Kathy Boockvar, Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( Filing fee $400, Receipt Number 0314-5099580), filed by National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, Joseph Drenth. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(pjr) |
| SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM for Kobie Flowers can be obtained at http://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/forms/petition-admission-practice. (pjr) |
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