Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. et al v. Boockvar et al
| David John Henry, Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. and Lawrence Roberts |
| Delaware County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Allegheny County Board of Elections, Kathy Boockvar, Northampton County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections and Centre County Board of Elections |
| 4:2020cv02078 |
| November 9, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania |
| Matthew W Brann |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 |
| None |
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| Filing 216 CERTIFIED ORDER of USCA in lieu of formal MANDATE as to #207 Notice of Appeal,,, filed by Mike Kelly, Robert Kaufman, Clay Breece, Kathy Rapp, Stephanie Borowicz, Thomas Sankey, Cris Dush, Luke Negron, David Torres, Dasha Pruett, Sean Parnell, Daryl Metcalfe, PA Voters Alliances, Kathy Barnette (Batts, Pam) |
| Filing 215 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 11/16/2020 Order #146 11/16/2020 Order #154 11/17/2020 Memorandum Opinion and Order #157 sent to Sean M. Shultz returned. Envelope states "Return to sender, unable to forward". (nr) |
| Filing 214 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Doc #202 Memorandum #203 Order #204 Order sent to Sean M. Shultz returned, envelope states "Return to sender, Unable to forward". (nr) |
| Filing 213 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 11/19/2020 Order sent to Sean M. Shult returned, envelope states "Return to Sender, Not deliverable as addressed, Unable to forward". (nr) |
| Filing 212 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 11/18/2020 Order sent to Sean M. Shult returned, envelope states "Return to Sender, Not deliverable as addressed, Unable to forward". (nr) |
| Filing 211 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. 11/18/2020 Order sent to Sean M. Shult returned, envelope states "Return to Sender, Not deliverable as addressed, Unable to forward". (nr) |
| Filing 210 MANDATE of USCA as to #205 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., Lawrence Roberts, David John Henry (SLC) |
| Filing 209 JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) as to #205 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., Lawrence Roberts, David John Henry (Attachments: #1 Opinion)(SLC) |
| Filing 207 NOTICE OF APPEAL in NON-PRISONER Case as to #203 Order (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry),,, by Kathy Barnette, Stephanie Borowicz, Clay Breece, Cris Dush, Robert Kaufman, Mike Kelly, Daryl Metcalfe, Luke Negron, PA Voters Alliances, Sean Parnell, Dasha Pruett, Kathy Rapp, Thomas Sankey, David Torres. Filing Fee and Docket Fee PAID. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number APAMDC-5357613. Court Reporter Lori Shuey. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) ECF 203 (Order), #2 Exhibit(s) ECF 200 (Motion), #3 Exhibit(s) ECF 201 (Brief))(King, Thomas) |
| Filing 205 NOTICE OF APPEAL in Non-Prisoner Case as to #203 Order (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry),,, #202 Memorandum (Order to follow as separate docket entry) by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts. Filing Fee and Docket Fee Paid. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number APAMDC-5355964. Court Reporter Lori Shuey. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Scaringi, Marc) |
Filing 204
ORDER granting #192 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Daniel T. Donovan, Susan M. Davies, and Michael A. Glick of Kirkland and Ellis, LLP terminated. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/21/2020. (jr)
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Filing 203
ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' #127 #135 #140 #145 #161 #165 motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaint are GRANTED WITH PREJUDICE. NO LEAVE TO AMEND IS GRANTED. Defendants' #81 #85 #90 #92 #96 #98 motions to dismiss the original complaint are DENIED AS MOOT. Plaintiffs' #172 motion for leave to file a second amended complaint is DENIED AS MOOT. Plaintiffs' #89 #182 motions for preliminary injunction are DENIED AS MOOT. Plaintiffs' #118 #171 motions regarding discovery are DENIED AS MOOT. Further motions #166 #180 #200 regarding amicus briefing and intervention are DENIED AS MOOT. The case is dismissed and the Clerk of Court is directed to close the case file. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/21/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 202 MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: Defendants' #127 #135 #140 #145 #161 #165 Motions to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/21/2020. (jr) (Main Document 202 replaced on 11/23/2020 to replace states with counties in subsection D on page 11) (jr). |
| Filing 201 BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Motion to Intervene re #200 MOTION to Intervene pursuant to Rule 24(a) of the Fed. Rules of Civil Procedure filed by Kathy Barnette, Stephanie Borowicz, Clay Breece, Cris Dush, Robert Kaufman, Mike Kelly, Daryl Metcalfe, Luke Negron, PA Voters Alliances, Sean Parnell, Dasha Pruett, Kathy Rapp, Thomas Sankey, David Torres.(King, Thomas) |
| Filing 200 MOTION to Intervene pursuant to Rule 24(a) of the Fed. Rules of Civil Procedure by Mike Kelly, Kathy Barnette, Sean Parnell, Luke Negron, David Torres, Clay Breece, Dasha Pruett, Daryl Metcalfe, Cris Dush, Thomas Sankey, Kathy Rapp, Robert Kaufman, Stephanie Borowicz, PA Voters Alliances. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Proposed Order)(King, Thomas) |
| Filing 199 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Oral Argument Proceedings, In Re: Motion to Dismiss, held on 11/17/20 before Judge Brann. Court Reporter L. Shuey, Telephone Number 717-215-1270. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through the Court Reporter or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/14/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/19/2021. (Shuey, Lori) |
| Filing 198 REPLY BRIEF re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction in Further Support Thereof filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts.(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 197 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Daniel T. Brier on behalf of Kathy Boockvar Attorney Barry H. Berke is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5355652.. (Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 196 REPLY BRIEF re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Centre County Board of Elections, Northampton County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 195 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support of Opposition, #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, #16 Exhibit(s) O, #17 Exhibit(s) P, #18 Exhibit(s) Q, #19 Exhibit(s) R, #20 Exhibit(s) S)(Holtzblatt, Ari) |
| Filing 194 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #192 MOTION to Substitute Attorney and Accordingly Request for Withdrawal of Appearance filed by Kathy Boockvar.(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 193 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Andrew F. Szefi, #2 Affidavit of Seth Bluestein, #3 Declaration of William Turner, #4 Declaration of Frank Dean, #5 Unpublished Opinion(s), #6 Certificate of Service)(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 192 MOTION to Substitute Attorney and Accordingly Request for Withdrawal of Appearance by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 191 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibits A-B, #2 Exhibit(s) Unpublished cases)(De Palma, Claudia) |
| Filing 190 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Appendix Unpublished Opinions)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 189 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by Delaware County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit(s) 1 - Parks Declaration, #3 Exhibit(s) A - to Parks Declaration (DOS Report))(Rogers, Edward) |
| Filing 188 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Jonathan Wallace. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/20/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 187 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Jonathan Wallace on behalf of Democrats Abroad Attorney Jonathan Wallace is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5354866.. (Wallace, Jonathan) |
| Filing 186 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Mary McKenzie. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/20/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 185 BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint re #172 MOTION for Leave to File to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts.(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 184 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Mary M McKenzie on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Mary McKenzie is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5353824.. (McKenzie, Mary) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Mary McKenzie. (lg) |
| Filing 183 BRIEF by David John Henry, Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., Lawrence Roberts. in Support of Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, filed by David John Henry, Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., Lawrence Roberts.(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 182 MOTION Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction , filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s), #8 Exhibit(s), #9 Exhibit(s), #10 Exhibit(s), #11 Exhibit(s), #12 Exhibit(s), #13 Exhibit(s), #14 Exhibit(s), #15 Exhibit(s), #16 Exhibit(s), #17 Exhibit(s), #18 Exhibit(s))(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 181 APPENDIX/ADDENDUM by Jeffrey Cutler, pro se to #180 MOTION to Intervene. (Attachments: #1 Addendum Cont'd, #2 Addendum Cont'd, #3 Addendum Cont'd)(lg) |
| Filing 180 MOTION to Intervene "Motion to Declare Donald J. Trump, Inc. Victorious For Injunctive Relief..." by Jeffrey Cutler, pro se. (Attachment: #1 Proposed Order)(lg) |
| Filing 179 REPLY BRIEF re #140 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Joinder , #135 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Centre County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections, Northampton County Board of Elections.(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 178 REPLY BRIEF re #145 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1)(Nkwonta, Uzoma) |
| Filing 177 REPLY BRIEF re #165 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS filed by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Aronchick, Mark) Modified on 11/19/2020 (jr). |
| Filing 176 REPLY BRIEF re #127 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Unpublished Opinions)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 175 REPLY BRIEF re #161 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Walczak, Witold) |
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Filing 174
ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the appearance of Linda Ann Kerns, Esquire is hereby withdrawn as counsel for the Plaintiffs. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/19/2020. (jr)
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Filing 173
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the provisions of Middle District of Pennsylvania Local Rule 83.1.1 are suspended relating to the prohibition against the release of the audio recording of the oral argument conducted before the Court on 11/17/2020 and the audio recording shall be posted on the District Court website following the docketing of this Order. The Court believes that the public's interest in this particular case outweighs the Court's general concerns regarding the taping, recording or broadcasting of court proceedings as reflected and articulated in MD LR 83.1.1. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/19/2020. (jr)
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| DOCKET ANNOTATION: DOC #172-1 and DOC #172-2 were replaced at the request of counsel. NEF regenerated. (jr) |
| Filing 172 MOTION for Leave to File to File Second Amended Complaint by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s))(Scaringi, Marc) (Attachment 1 replaced on 11/19/2020) (jr). (Attachment 2 replaced on 11/19/2020) (jr). |
| Filing 171 MOTION to Expedite by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Statement)(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 170 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #127 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts.(Scaringi, Marc) |
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Filing 167
ORDER granting #164 Motion to Extend Time. The deadline for Plaintiffs to file their Motion for Preliminary Injunction is extended to 5:00 P.M. on 11/19/2020. The deadline for Defendants to file any opposition briefs is extended to 5:00 P.M. on 11/20/2020. The deadline for Plaintiffs to file any reply brief is extended to 12:00 P.M. on 11/21/2020. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/18/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 166 MOTION for Leave to File Joinder of Amici Curiae Brief of Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus by Bryan Cutler, Kerry Benninghoff. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Wallen, Zachary) |
| Filing 165 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 164 MOTION for Extension of Time to Extension of Time to File Motion for PI by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 163 Letter from Counsel for Plaintiffs re: filing Motion for Leave to Amended Complaint. (Scaringi, Marc) |
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Filing 162
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the evidentiary hearing previously scheduled for 11/19/2020 is CANCELLED. Linda A. Kerns, Esquire's #131 motion for an order to show cause is DENIED. Plaintiffs will file any brief in opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss by 5 P.M. on 11/18/2020. Defendants may file any reply briefs by 12 P.M. on 11/19/2020. Plaintiffs may file a new motion for preliminary injunction by 5 P.M. on 11/18/2020. Defendants may file any opposition briefs by 5 P.M. on 11/19/2020. Plaintiffs may file any reply brief by 12 P.M. on 11/20/2020. Plaintiffs may file a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint by 5 P.M. on 11/18/2020. Defendants are not required to file any response to that motion for the time being. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/18/2020. (jr)
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| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Motion terminated: #138 MOTION for Joinder in Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint [ECF 127] and Notice of Supplemental Authority [ECF 130] filed by Montgomery County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections (NOTE: this document is a Notice of Joinder). (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: DOC #168 and #169 deleted. Plaintiffs to refile. (jr) |
| Filing 161 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gupta, Rani) |
| Filing 159 RESPONSE by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts to Defendants' Discovery Letter. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 158 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Rudolph Giuliani. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/17/2020. (lg) |
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Filing 157
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that AP's #150 motion to intervene is DENIED. AP's request for access to the physical courtroom is DENIED. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/17/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 156 Petition Pro Hac Vice , PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Marc A. Scaringi on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Rudolph William Giuliani is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number BPAMDC-5347258., filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Scaringi, Marc) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified NY bar record of Attorney Rudolph Giuliani; Attorney Brian Caffrey is generally admitted to Middle District of Pennsylvania and is eligible to be associate counsel as listed on the Petition for Admission. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Scaringi and/or Attorney Caffrey are instructed to have Attorney Giuliani register as an e-filer with Middle District of Pennsylvania as soon as possible; all participating attorneys are required to be e-filers unless they petition the Chief Judge for exemption. (lg) |
| Filing 155 NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin D. Geffen on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover (Geffen, Benjamin) |
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Filing 154
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appearance of Douglas Bryan Hughes and John Scott is hereby withdrawn as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (jr)
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Filing 153
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' #152 motion for a continuance (filed on 11/16/2020 at 7:40 PM) is DENIED. Oral argument will take place as scheduled, tomorrow, 11/17/2020. Counsel for the parties are expected to be prepared for argument and questioning. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 152 MOTION to Continue Oral Argument and Hearing by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 151 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Kerns, Scott, Hughes by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc..(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 150 MOTION to Appoint Counsel , MOTION to Amend/Correct , MOTION to Alter Judgment , MOTION to Intervene by Associated Press. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Knudsen Burke, Paula) |
| Filing 149 NOTICE of Appearance by Marc A. Scaringi on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Scaringi, Marc) |
| Filing 148 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Douglas Hughes. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 147 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney John Scott. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (lg) |
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Filing 146
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the #82 motion for leave to file an amicus brief by Charles Dent, et al. is GRANTED. The #91 motion for leave to file an amicus brief by Matthew H. Haverstick, et al. is GRANTED. The #129 motion for leave to file an amicus brief by Democrats Abroad is GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 145 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 144 REPLY BRIEF re #98 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 143 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #127 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint, #81 MOTION to Dismiss Based on Abstention and Rule 12(b) filed by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 10 - Guidance Concerning Civilian Absentee & Mail-In Ballot Procedures, #2 Exhibit(s) 11 - Provisional Voting Guidance, #3 Exhibit(s) 12 - Memorandum and Order, #4 Appendix Unpublished Opinions)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 142 REPLY BRIEF re #90 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Walczak, Witold) |
| Filing 141 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #140 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Joinder filed by Northampton County Board of Elections.(Brennan, Timothy) |
| Filing 140 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for Joinder by Northampton County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brennan, Timothy) |
| Filing 139 REPLY BRIEF re #92 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS filed by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections.(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 138 MOTION for Joinder in Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint [ECF 127] and Notice of Supplemental Authority [ECF 130] by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections.(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 137 REPLY BRIEF re #131 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Relating to Harassment filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc..(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 136 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #135 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Centre County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections.(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 135 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Centre County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 134 Letter from Counsel for Defendants re: Discovery Disputes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s))(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 133 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney J. Remy Green. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/16/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 132 RESPONSE by Kathy Boockvar to #131 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Relating to Harassment . (Donovan, Daniel) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified Texas bar record of Attorney Douglas Hughes. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Kerns is directed to ensure that Attorney John Scott and Attorney Douglas Hughes register as an e-filers as soon as possible; all participating attorneys are required to be e-filers unless they petition the Chief Judge for exemption. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified New York bar record of Attorney J. Remy Green; Sean M. Schulz is generally admitted to Middle District of PA and is eligible to be associate counsel as listed on the Petition for Special Admission. (lg) |
| Filing 131 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Relating to Harassment by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 130 NOTICE by Kathy Boockvar re #120 Notice of Supplmental Authority in Support of Motion To Dismiss (Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 129 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Democrats Abroad. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief on Behalf of Democrats Abroad, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to File)(Green, Remy) |
| Filing 128 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Remy Green on behalf of Democrats Abroad Attorney Remy Green is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5343993.. (Green, Remy) |
| Filing 127 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 126 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #90 MOTION to Dismiss , #92 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS, #96 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION for Joinder , #82 MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Injunctive Relief and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, #85 MOTION to Dismiss , #81 MOTION to Dismiss Based on Abstention and Rule 12(b), #98 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc..(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 125 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Parties, filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 redlined amended complaint)(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 124 REPLY by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.. to #120 Notice . (Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 123 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Linda Ann Kerns on behalf of Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. Attorney Douglas Hughes is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5343708.. (Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 122 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Marian K. Schneider. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 121 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Marian K Schneider on behalf of Common Cause Pennsylvania Attorney Marian Schneider is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5343463.. (Schneider, Marian) |
| Filing 120 NOTICE by Kathy Boockvar of Supplemental Authority in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - Bognet Decision)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 119 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Andrew Szefi. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 118 MOTION to Compel Discovery by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc..(Kerns, Linda) |
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Filing 117
ORDER granting #106 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appearance of Ronald L. Hicks, Jr., Carolyn B. McGee, and Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, is hereby withdrawn as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 116 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Linda Ann Kerns on behalf of Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. Attorney John Scott is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5343167.. (Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 115 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Andrew F. Szefi on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections Attorney Andrew Szefi is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5342843.. (Szefi, Andrew) |
| Filing 114 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Adriel Durieux. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 113 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Ihaab Syed. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 112 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Dale Ho. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 111 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Sarah Brannon. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 110 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Sophia Lin Lakin. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 109 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Ezra Rosenberg. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 108 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Richard Bernstein. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 107 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Nancy Temple. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/13/2020. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified MD bar record of Attorney Sarah Brannon. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified NJ and DC bar record of Attorney Ezra Rosenberg. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified IL bar record of Attorney Nancy Temple and DC bar record of Attorney Richard Bernstein. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: DOC #99 deleted - refiled at DOC #105. (jr) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Kerns is directed to ensure that Attorney John Scott register as an e-filer as soon as possible; all participating attorneys are required to be e-filers unless they petition the Chief Judge for exemption. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified NY bar records of Attorney Larkin, Ho, Syed and Durieux. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified Texas bar record of Attorney John Scott. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Marian K. Schneider. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Andrew Szefi. (lg) |
| Filing 106 Consent MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Supporting Memorandum by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., David John Henry, Lawrence Roberts.(Hicks, Ronald) |
| Filing 105 BRIEF IN SUPPORT (With Corrected Tables and Pagination) re #98 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 104 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Adriel Cepeda Derieux is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341621.. (Cepeda Derieux, Adriel) |
| Filing 103 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Ihaab Syed on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Ihaab Syed is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341617.. (Syed, Ihaab) |
| Filing 102 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Dale E. Ho on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Dale Ho is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341616.. (Ho, Dale) |
| Filing 101 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Sarah E Brannon on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Sarah Brannon is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341612.. (Brannon, Sarah) |
| Filing 100 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Sophia Lin Lakin on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Sophia Lakin is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341607.. (Lakin, Sophia) |
| Filing 98 MOTION to Dismiss by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 97 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #96 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION for Joinder filed by Northampton County Board of Elections.(Brennan, Timothy) |
| Filing 96 MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION for Joinder by Northampton County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brennan, Timothy) |
| Filing 95 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #90 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibits A-E, #2 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Walczak, Witold) |
| Filing 94 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #92 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS filed by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michele D. Hangley, #2 Exhibit(s) 1, #3 Exhibit(s) 2, #4 Exhibit(s) 3, #5 Exhibit(s) 4, #6 Exhibit(s) 5, #7 Exhibit(s) 6, #8 Exhibit(s) 7, #9 Exhibit(s) 8, #10 Exhibit(s) 9, #11 Exhibit(s) 10, #12 Exhibit(s) 11)(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 93 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #81 MOTION to Dismiss Based on Abstention and Rule 12(b) filed by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5, #6 Exhibit(s) 6, #7 Exhibit(s) 7, #8 Exhibit(s) 8, #9 Exhibit(s) 9, #10 Appendix Unpublished Opinions)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 92 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO DISMISS PENDING STATE-COURT RESOLUTION OF STATE-LAW QUESTIONS by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 91 Motion for leave to file brief by Matthew H. Haverstick, Joshua John Voss, Shohin Vance on behalf of Amicus Party Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order)(Haverstick, Matthew) Modified on 11/13/2020 (to reflect this filing is a motion) (lg). |
| Filing 90 MOTION to Dismiss by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Lawrence Roberts, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Walczak, Witold) |
| Filing 89 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo Memo In Support, #2 Appendix Exhibits)(Kerns, Linda) |
| Filing 88 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Ezra D Rosenberg on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Ezra D. Rosenberg is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341054.. (Rosenberg, Ezra) |
| Filing 87 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Richard Bernstein on behalf of Charlies W. Dent, et al. Amici Group Attorney Richard D. Bernstein is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341170., filed by on behalf of Charlies W. Dent, et al. Amici Group.(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 86 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #85 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Centre County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections.(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 85 MOTION to Dismiss by Centre County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 84 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Nancy A Temple on behalf of Charlies W. Dent, et al. Amici Group Attorney Nancy A. Temple is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5341152., filed by on behalf of Charlies W. Dent, et al. Amici Group.(Temple, Nancy) |
| Filing 83 NOTICE of Appearance by Claudia De Palma on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover (De Palma, Claudia) |
| Filing 82 MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Injunctive Relief and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Charlies W. Dent, et al. Amici Group. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Brief, #2 Exhibit(s) 1 to Brief, #3 Appendix A to Brief, #4 Proposed Order)(DeAngelo, James) |
| Filing 81 MOTION to Dismiss Based on Abstention and Rule 12(b) by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 80 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Rani Gupta. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 79 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Shankar Duraiswamy. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 78 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney David Zionts. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 77 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Seth Waxman. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 76 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Ari Holtzblatt. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 75 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Rani Gupta on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Rani Gupta is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340838.. (Gupta, Rani) |
| Filing 74 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Shankar Duraiswamy on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney Shankar Duraiswamy is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number BPAMDC-5340810.. (Duraiswamy, Shankar) |
| Filing 73 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by David Meir Zionts on behalf of Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover Attorney David Zionts is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340792.. (Zionts, David) |
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Filing 72
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the ACLU Intervenors' #30 motion to intervene is GRANTED. The DNC's #39 motion to intervene is GRANTED. Daniel A. Berger's #55 motion to intervene is DENIED. The ACLU Intervenors and the DNC may file responsive pleadings, motions, and briefings on the same schedule as the Defendants. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 71 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Lalitha Madduri. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 70 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Uzoma Nkwonta. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 69 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Marc Elias. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 68 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney John Geise. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 67 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Seth Waxman is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340143., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s))(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 66 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Ari Holtzblatt is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340073., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s))(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 65 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Marc Elias is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340013., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s))(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 64 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney John Geise is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5340006., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s))(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 63 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Kyle Semroc. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 62 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Uzoma Nkwonta is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339999., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s))(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 61 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Alex Lacey. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 60 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney John Coit. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 59 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Christina Matthias. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 58 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Lalitha Madduri is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339843., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 57 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Clifford Levine. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 56 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney John B. Hill. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 55 MOTION to Intervene by Daniel A. Berger. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Opposition, #2 Proposed Order)(lg) |
| Filing 54 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Clifford Levine is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339822., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 53 Supplement by Democratic National Committee. to #38 Petition for Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice, Kyle J. Semroc. (Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 52 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Virginia Scott. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 51 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Jon Greenbaum. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 50 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Daniel Donovan. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/12/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 49 Supplement by Democratic National Committee. to #37 Petition for Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice, Alex M. Lacey. (Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 48 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by John B. Hill on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections Attorney John B. Hill is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339678., filed by on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections.(Hill, John) |
| Filing 47 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Christina C Matthias on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections Attorney Christina C. Matthias is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339667., filed by on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections.(Matthias, Christina) |
| Filing 46 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by John Coit on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections Attorney John G. Coit is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5339656., filed by on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections.(Coit, John) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert A Wiygul on behalf of Chester County Board of Elections (Wiygul, Robert) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by Michele D. Hangley on behalf of Chester County Board of Elections (Hangley, Michele) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark A. Aronchick on behalf of Chester County Board of Elections (Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy P Brennan on behalf of Northampton County Board of Elections (Brennan, Timothy) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Doc 42 deleted; incorrectly docketed to this case. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified CA bar record of Attorney Jon Greenbaum; Attorney Witold Walczak is generally admitted to Middle District of PA and is eligible to be associate counsel as listed on the Petition for Admission. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified Ohio bar record of Attorney Daniel Donovan. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Virginia Scott. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA and NY bar records of Attorney Christina Matthias. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified NY and DC bar records of Attorney Uzoma Nkwonta. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified DC bar record of Attorney Marc Elias. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified CA bar record of Attorney Lalitha Madduri. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified DC bar records of Attorney Holtzblatt and Attorney Waxman. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified DC bar records of Attorney Zionts and Duraiswamy and CA bar record of Attorney Gupta. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified NY bar record of Attorney John Geise. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Clifford Levine. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney John Coit. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney John B. Hill. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Kyle Semroc. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Alex Lacey. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Andrew Szefi is directed to file a petition for special admission. (lg) |
| Filing 41 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Jon Greenbaum on behalf of Meril Lara, Taylor Stover, Joseph Ayeni, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Black Political Empowerment Project, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Natalie Price, Stephanie Higgins, Tim Stevens, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda Attorney Jon Greenbaum is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5338738., filed by on behalf of Meril Lara, Taylor Stover, Joseph Ayeni, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Black Political Empowerment Project, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Natalie Price, Stephanie Higgins, Tim Stevens, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda.(Greenbaum, Jon) |
| Filing 40 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #39 MOTION to Intervene filed by Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 39 MOTION to Intervene by Democratic National Committee. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 38 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Kyle Semroc is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5338364., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 37 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee Attorney Alex Lacey is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5338357., filed by on behalf of Democratic National Committee.(Levine, Clifford) |
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Filing 36
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Kathy Boockvar's #25 motion to transfer the action to the Harrisburg Division of the Middle District of Pennsylvania is DENIED. The #28 motion to join in Defendant Boockvar's motion to transfer, filed by multiple Defendants is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (jr)
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Filing 35
SCHEDULING ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the schedule for briefing, argument, and hearing in this matter is set forth as follows: Plaintiffs shall file their motion seeking injunctive relief by 5:00 PM Thursday, 11/12/2020. Defendants shall file their motion(s) to dismiss by 5:00 PM Thursday, 11/12/2020. Plaintiffs shall file their response to any motions to dismiss by 12:00 PM Sunday, 11/15/2020. Defendants shall file their reply to Plaintiffs' response by 12:00 PM Monday, 11/16/2020. Oral Argument scheduled for 11/17/2020 at 1:30 PM in Williamsport - Courtroom 1 before Honorable Matthew W. Brann. This Court will hold an evidentiary hearing on Thursday, 11/19/2020 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom No. 1, Fourth Floor, United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Williamsport, PA 17701. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian J. Taylor on behalf of Northampton County Board of Elections (Taylor, Brian) |
| Filing 32 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Virginia Scott on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections Attorney Virginia Scott is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5336885.. (Scott, Virginia) |
| Filing 31 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #30 MOTION to Intervene filed by Joseph Ayeni, Black Political Empowerment Project, Common Cause Pennsylvania, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Ricardo Morales, NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Natalie Price, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Ex 1 Declaration of Suzanne Almeida for Commlon Cause Pennsylvania, #2 Exhibit(s) Ex 2 Declaration of Tim Stevens, personally and for B-PEP, #3 Exhibit(s) Ex 3 Declaration of Kenneth Huston for NAACP PA State Conference, #4 Exhibit(s) Ex 4 Declaration of Terrie Griffin for League of Women Voters Pennsylvania, #5 Exhibit(s) Ex 5 Declaration of Stephanie Higgins, #6 Exhibit(s) Ex 6 Declaration of Lucia Gajda, #7 Exhibit(s) Ex 7 Declaration of Ricardo Morales, #8 Exhibit(s) Ex 8 Declaration of Natalie Price, #9 Exhibit(s) Ex 9 Declaration of Joseph Ayeni, #10 Exhibit(s) Ex 10 Declaration of Lara, #11 Exhibit(s) Ex 11 Declaration of Taylor Stover)(Walczak, Witold) Modified on 11/10/2020 (aaa). |
| Filing 30 MOTION to Intervene by NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference, Common Cause Pennsylvania, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, Black Political Empowerment Project, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, Ricardo Morales, Constance Powers, Natalie Price, Lucia Gajda, Stephanie Higgins, Meril Lara, Tim Stevens, Taylor Stover, Joseph Ayeni. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Walczak, Witold) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Clifford B. Levine on behalf of Democratic National Committee (Levine, Clifford) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Joinder IN MOTION TO TRANSFER (ECF No. 25) by Allegheny County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections.(Hangley, Michele) |
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Filing 27
SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference scheduled for 11/10/2020 at 3:00 PM before Honorable Matthew W. Brann. (See Order for further details.) Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (jr)
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| Filing 26 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Daniel T Donovan on behalf of Kathy Boockvar Attorney Daniel Donovan is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5336561.. (Donovan, Daniel) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Harrisburg Division by Kathy Boockvar. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Christina C Matthias on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections (Matthias, Christina) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert A Wiygul on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections (Wiygul, Robert) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark A. Aronchick on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections (Aronchick, Mark) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth A. Dupuis on behalf of Centre County Board of Elections (Dupuis, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Michele D. Hangley on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections (Hangley, Michele) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Molly E Meacham on behalf of Centre County Board of Elections (Meacham, Molly) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by John B. Dempsey on behalf of Kathy Boockvar. (Dempsey, John) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Donna A. Walsh on behalf of Kathy Boockvar. (Walsh, Donna) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel T. Brier on behalf of Kathy Boockvar. (Brier, Daniel) |
| Filing 15 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Terence Grugan. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 14 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Edward Rogers. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 13 SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM APPROVED as to Attorney Elizabeth Wingfield. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/10/2020. (lg) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew F. Szefi on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections. (Szefi, Andrew) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole J. Boland on behalf of Kathy Boockvar (Boland, Nicole) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Moniak on behalf of Kathy Boockvar (Moniak, Stephen) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Karen Mascio Romano on behalf of Kathy Boockvar (Romano, Karen) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Keli M. Neary on behalf of Kathy Boockvar (Neary, Keli) |
| Filing 7 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Terence M Grugan on behalf of Delaware County Board of Elections Attorney Terence Grugan is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5335655.. (Grugan, Terence) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia Scott on behalf of Allegheny County Board of Elections. (Scott, Virginia) |
| Filing 5 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Edward D. Rogers on behalf of Delaware County Board of Elections Attorney Edward Rogers is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5335486.. (Rogers, Edward) |
| Filing 4 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Elizabeth Wingfield on behalf of Delaware County Board of Elections Attorney Elizabeth Wingfield is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-5335481.. (Wingfield, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy D. Katsiff on behalf of Delaware County Board of Elections (Katsiff, Timothy) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar records of Attorney Elizabeth Wingfield and Attorney Edward Rogers; Attorney Katsiff is generally admitted to Middle District of PA and is eligible to be associate counsel as listed on the Petitions for Amission. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Clerk verified PA bar record of Attorney Terence Grugan; Attorney Katsiff is generally admitted to Middle District of PA and is eligible to be associate counsel as listed on the Petition for Amission. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Christina Matthias is required to file for special admission for this case OR make arrangements to be generally admitted to Middle District of PA. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Edward D. Rogers is required to file for special admission for this case OR make arrangements to be generally admitted to Middle District of PA. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Virginia Scott and Attorney Andrew Szefi are required to file for special admission for this case OR make arrangements to be generally admitted to Middle District of PA. (lg) |
| DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Edward Rogers has been specially admitted in this case; no further action required. (lg) |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to All Defendants 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 Notice/Consent Form, #2 AO398 Notice, #3 AO399 Waiver) (cd) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Allegheny County Board of Elections, Kathy Boockvar, Centre County Board of Elections, Chester County Board of Elections, Delaware County Board of Elections, Montgomery County Board of Elections, Northampton County Board of Elections, Philadelphia County Board of Elections ( Filing fee $400, Receipt Number APAMDC-5334722), filed by Donald J. Trump For President, Inc., Lawrence Roberts, and David John Henry (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement)(cd) |
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