OPINION ON THE MERITS. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 5/24/20. (Attachments: # (1) Request for an Advisory Opinion, # (2) Standards Governing Eligibility to Vote after a Felony Conviction) (RH)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Video Bench Trial (Day 8) completed on 5/6/2020. The Court's ruling will be made in a separate order. (Court Reporter Megan Hague) (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit List) (ckm)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconference Bench Trial - Day 8 Proceedings held on 5/6/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/13/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/11/2020. (mah)
NOTICE of Filing Demonstrative Exhibits by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Lang Closing Argument Demonstratives) (DIAZ, JONATHAN)
NOTICE of Filing of Demonstrative Exhibits by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Ebenstein Closing Argument Demonstratives) (ADEN, LEAH)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconfrence Bench Trial - Day 7 Proceedings held on 5/5/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/12/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2020. (mah)
NOTICE OF JOINT STIPULATION AND FILING OF EXHIBIT by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit PX923 - Declaration of Ashley Davis) (DIAZ, JONATHAN)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconfrence Bench Trial - Day 6 Proceedings held on 5/4/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/11/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2020. (mah)
NOTICE of Filing Objections and Counter-Designations to M. Matthews' Third Deposition by LAUREL M LEE (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Objections and Counter-Designations, # (2) Exhibit B- Highlighted Designations and Counter-Designations) (PRICE, TARA)
NOTICE (Raysor Plaintiffs' Notice of Agreement with Consolidated Case Defendant Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer Regarding Joinder Motion) by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL re [400] MOTION for Joinder (GABER, MARK)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconference Bench trial - Day 5 Proceedings held on 5/1/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/8/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/6/2020. (mah)
MOTION for Joinder by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Brief in Support of Motion to Join Consolidated Case Defendant Craig Latimer as Defendant in Member Case No. 4:19-cv-301) (GABER, MARK)
NOTICE of Filing of Demonstrative Exhibits by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Burch Demonstratives, # (2) Exhibit B - Kousser Demonstratives) (ADEN, LEAH)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconference Bench Trial Proceedings - Day 4 held on 4/30/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/7/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2020. (mah)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconference Bench Trial Proceedings - Day 2 held on 4/28/2020 before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter: Megan Hague. Telephone number: 850-422-0011. 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 5/7/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2020. (kjw)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconerence Bench Trial Proceedings - Day 3 held on 4/29/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/6/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2020. (mah)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Day 1 of Videoconference Bench Trial Proceedings held on 4/27/2020 before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 5/4/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/3/2020. (ckm) (Main Document 388 replaced on 4/30/2020) (kjw).
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action served on Toshia Brown, Chief, Bureau of Voter Registration Services on 04/27/2020, filed by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (DUNN, CHAD)
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action served on Ashley Davis, Deputy General Counsel on 04/27/2020, filed by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (DUNN, CHAD)
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action served on Toshia Brown, Chief, Bureau of Voter Registration Services on 04/27/2020, filed by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (DUNN, CHAD) Sealed per Chambers on 4/27/2020 (blb).
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action served on Ashley Davis, Deputy General Counsel on 04/27/2020, filed by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (DUNN, CHAD) Sealed per Chambers on 4/27/2020 (blb).
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Exhibit To Be Used with Trial Witnesses by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit PX918: 4.26.2020 Maria Matthews Deposition Transcript) (GABER, MARK)
RESPONSE by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT re [376] Notice (Other) (Plaintiffs' Response to State Defendants' Notice of Preservation of Objections to Plaintiffs' Exhibit List Dated April 17 and Other Matters in Advance of Trial). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A-3/23/20 Email, # (2) Exhibit B-4/24/20 Email) (GILLER, DAVID)
NOTICE of Supplemental Exhibits To Be Used with Trial Witnesses by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit PX916: Defendant's Supplemental Responses to Gruver Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories, # (2) Exhibit PX917: Florida Dep't of State Voter Assistance Hotline Manual, dated Mar. 15, 2020) (GABER, MARK)
MOTION for Clarification by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (SWEREN-BECKER, ELIZA)
NOTICE State Defendants' Notice of Preservation of Objections to Plaintiffs' Exhibit List Dated April 17 and Other Matters in Advance of Trial by LAUREL M LEE (PRICE, TARA)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Bench Trial set for 4/27/2020 09:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 571-353-2300Access code: 034872985# All callers should mute their phones.s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm) Modified on 4/28/2020 (ckm).
MOTION to Amend/Correct [363] Notice (Other),,,, to replace PX908 by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit PX908A, # (2) Exhibit PX908B, # (3) Exhibit PX908C, # (4) Exhibit PX908D, # (5) Exhibit PX908E, # (6) Exhibit PX908F, # (7) Exhibit PX908G, # (8) Exhibit PX908H, # (9) Exhibit PX908I) (ADEN, LEAH)
NOTICE of Filing of Exhibits to be Used for Cross-Examination by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Pls.' Cross Exhibits List) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
ORDER SEALING ECF NO. [354]-7The plaintiffs emergency motion to seal, ECF No. [367], is granted. The clerk must maintain ECF No. [354]-7 under seal. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/22/20. (blb)
Emergency MOTION to Amend/Correct [354] Notice (Other),,,, to replace 354-7 PX351 with redacted version by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - PX351 replacement) (ADEN, LEAH)
NOTICE of Filing Exhibits To Be Used with Plaintiffs' Witnesses by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1: Exhibits to be Used with Plaintiffs' Witnesses) (GABER, MARK)
NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Exhibits (14) by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit PX906G, # (2) Exhibit PX906H) (SWEREN-BECKER, ELIZA) Exhibits added to [363] on 4/20/2020 (blb) for continuity.
TRIAL BRIEF by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) App. A Statutory Costs, # (2) App. B Statutory Fines) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
NOTICE of State Defendants' Pretrial Statement by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- State Defendants' April 6 Objections to Plaintiffs Revised Initial Exhibit List, # (2) Exhibit B- State Defendants' April 6 Objections to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Exhibit List, # (3) Exhibit C- Plaintiffs' April 6 Objections to State Defendants' Exhibits, # (4) Exhibit D- State Defendants' Amended Witness List) (PRICE, TARA)
NOTICE of Filing of Smith Second Supplemental Expert Report with Exhibits by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (Attachments: # (1) Smith 2d Suppl. Expert Rep., # (2) Ex. 1 County Data, # (3) Ex. 2 FDC Report) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Videoconference Proceedings - Pretrial held on 4/8/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 4/16/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/15/2020. (mah)
SECOND ORDER ON TRIAL PROCEDURES. The motion to clarify, ECF No. [320], is granted. The April 2 order is clarified as set out in this order. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/9/20. (blb)
ORDER DISMISSING MR. HAMILTON'S CLAIMS.The motion to withdraw Jesse D. Hamiltons claims, ECF No. [319], is granted. Mr. Hamilton's claims are dismissed without prejudice. I do not direct the entry of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b). This order does not affect the claims of any other plaintiff or class member and does not affect Mr. Hamilton's possible membership in the class or subclass. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/9/20. (blb)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Video Pretrial Conference held on 4/8/2020. Court reviews best practices for virtual trial and hears argument of counsel on Motion for Clarification. Ruling by Court: Motion to Dismiss Hamilton is granted. Ruling on the Motion for Clarification will be made in an Order to follow. (Court Reporter Megan Hague) (ckm)
ORDER EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE PRETRIAL STIPULATION AND TRIAL BRIEF. The unopposed motion, ECF No. [322], to extend the deadline for the pretrial stipulation and trial brief is granted. The deadline is extended to 4/14/2020. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/8/20. (blb)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 4/8/2020 01:22 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 571-353-2300Access code: 159339561s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Proceedings held on 4/2/2020, before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-443-9797. 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 4/14/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/13/2020. (mah)
MOTION to Extend Time Re pretrial stipulations and trial brief by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (GILLER, DAVID)
ORDER CERTIFYING A CLASS AND SUBCLASS. The plaintiffs' class-certification motion, ECF No. [172], as supplemented, ECF No. [209], is granted with modified class definitions. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/7/20. (blb)
MOTION to Withdraw Plaintiff Jessie D. Hamilton by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (ADEN, LEAH)
ORDER ON TRIAL PROCEDURES. First-level hearsay objections to previously served expert reports and previously filed declarations of the plaintiffs have been waived. These are admitted into evidence subject to other objections. All expert reports not yet in the electronic case file must be filed by April 10, 2020. All exhibits not yet in the electronic case file must be filed by April 17, 2020. By April 20, 2020, the party who intends to call a witness must file a notice listing each exhibit the party intends to use with the witness. By April 22, 2020, each other party must file a notice listing each additional exhibit the other party intends to use with the witness. The defendants' request to require the prefiling of direct testimony in writing is denied. By a separate notice, the clerk must set a hearing by videoconference on April 8, 2020. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/2/20. (blb)
NOTICE OF HEARING: Pretrial Conference set for 4/8/2020 01:22 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE using the national platform. More details will be provided at a later date. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held. Court conducts pretrial conference and parties discuss trial procedures. Ruling by Court: Expert reports will be admitted and should be filed by April 10. Plaintiffs' declarations will be admitted. All experts who submitted reports will be available for direct and can be cross-examined. Exhibits to be filed by April 17. Another hearing will be set for April 8 at 1:22 using the national platform. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Megan Hague) (ckm)
NOTICE of Preferred Method for Trial by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT re [313] Notice (Other) (GILLER, DAVID)
ORDER ON THE DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS IN LIMINE. The defendants' motion in limine to exclude testimony of Dr. Hannah Walker, ECF No. [304], is denied. The defendants' motion in limine to exclude testimony of Dr. Traci Burch, ECF No. [305], is denied. The defendants' motions in limine to exclude the testimony of Dr. J. Morgan Kousser, ECF No. [306], is granted in part and denied in part. Testimony stating a conclusion about intent is excluded. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/31/20. (blb)
ORDER DISMISSING THE EX POST FACTO, VOTING RIGHTS ACT, FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, AND MANDAMUS CLAIMS AND OTHERWISE DENYING SUMMARY JUDGMENT. The plaintiffs' Ex Post Facto, Voting Rights Act, Florida Constitution, and mandamus claims have been abandoned and are dismissed. In all other respects the defendants' summary-judgment motion, ECF No. [267], is denied. I do not direct the entry of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b). Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/30/20. (blb)
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Summary Judgment Motion and Pretrial Conference Telephonic Proceedings held on 3/26/2020, before Judge Robert Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Snyder, Telephone number 850-597-4715. 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 4/6/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2020. (ls)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 4/2/2020 01:22 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Pretrial Conference and Motions Hearing held on 3/26/2020. Court hears argument of counsel on Motion for Summary Judgment. Ruling by Court: Motion for Summary Judgment is denied. Other rulings will be made in a forthcoming order. Follow-up telephonic Pretrial Conference set for April 2, 2020 at 1:22 p.m. (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder) (ckm)
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (change in time) - Due to the high volume of calls coming into the AT&T conferencing line at the top of the hour, the time for this hearing is being changed. Telephonic Pretrial Conference and hearing on all pending motions set for 3/26/2020 01:22 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#NOTE: Each side will have 30 minutes for argument.s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of J. Morgan Kousser, Ph.D. by LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD)
ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAWMIDYETTE. The motion for leave for attorney Jimmy Midyette to withdraw as counsel for the Gruver plaintiffs, ECF No. [298], is granted, effective immediately. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/24/20. (blb)
Exhibit List State Defendants' Supplemental Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Supplemental Exhibit List) (PRICE, TARA)
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Jimmy Midyette) by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (TILLEY, DANIEL)
ORDER AMENDING THE SCHEDULE Re: [285] Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, [295] MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. The trial is rescheduled for Monday, 4/27/2020 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE., Pretrial Stipulation due by 4/9/2020, The consented motions to exceed word limits, ECF Nos. [285] and [295], are granted. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 3/18/20. (blb) Modified on 3/19/2020 changing the bench trial time to 9:00 a.m. (ckm).
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Status Conference held on 3/17/2020. Parties discuss pending trial and court hears argument of counsel regarding rescheduling trial. Ruling by Court: Trial is rescheduled for April 27, 2020. Trial exhibits to be exchanged by March 23; attorney conference to take place by April 2; trial briefs and pretrial stipulation due by April 9. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder) (ckm)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING (re: [289] Request) - Telephonic Status Conference set for 3/17/2020 10:45 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
RULE 26 Disclosures by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, REBUTTAL REPORT OF PROFESSOR TODD DONOVAN) (ADEN, LEAH) Modified Exhibit Title on 3/17/2020 (blb).
Joint MOTION Status Conference by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (LANG, DANIELLE)
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (Changing to telephonic): The Pretrial Conference set for 3/26/2020 01:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE will now take place by TELEPHONE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Memorandum) (GILLER, DAVID)
NOTICE of Filing Objections to Plaintiffs' Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE re [282] Rule 26 Disclosures, (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Objections to Deposition Designations, # (2) Exhibit B- Objections to Plaintiffs' Exhibit List) (PRICE, TARA)
NOTICE of Filing of Plaintiffs' Objections to Defendants' Rule 26(a)(3) Pretrial Disclosures by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT re [280] Rule 26 Disclosures, [279] Exhibit List (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Counter Designations) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: [274] Order on Motion to Compel. Deadline to file hard copies of the documents for in camera review passed. (blb)
RULE 26 Disclosures by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Plaintiffs Trial Exhibit List) (ADEN, LEAH)
NOTICE of Compliance with Expert Disclosure Deadline by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (ADEN, LEAH)
Set Deadlines per [274] ORDER AMENDING THE SCHEDULE AND SETTING PROCEDURES ON THE MOTION TO COMPEL: Secretary must file hard copies of the documents for in camera review by 3/5/2020. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 2/18/2020. Pretrial Stipulation due by 3/25/2020. (blb)
PLAINTIFFS' EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE OF DRS. DAN A. SMITH , J. MORGAN KOUSSER, AND TRACI R. BURCH PURSUANT TO RULE 26(a)(2) by CURTIS D BRYANT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (ADEN, LEAH) Modified Title on 2/25/2020 (blb).
MCCOY PLAINTIFFS' SUBMISSION OF THE NAMES OF EXPERT WITNESSES PURSUANT TO THIS COURTS FEBRUARY 14, 2020 ORDER by ROSEMARY MCCOY. (ABUDU, NANCY) Modified Title on 2/25/2020 (blb).
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Motion Hearing and Status Conference Proceedings held on 2/14/2020, before Judge Robert Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Snyder, Telephone number 850-597-4715. 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 2/28/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/28/2020. (ls)
USCA Opinion issued as JUDGMENT re: [219] Notice of Appeal filed by LAUREL M LEE, RON DESANTIS. AFFIRMED. State's motion to stay pending appeal is DENIED as moot. USCA # 19-14551-B. (blb)
ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE A MEMORANDUM OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH. The state defendants' unopposed motion, ECF No. [266], to file a memorandum of excessive length is granted. The state defendants' memorandum, ECF No. [268], is deemed properly filed on February 18, 2020. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 2/19/20. (blb)
DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT TO ALL COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that for all future pleadings, for this case and any future cases assigned to Judge Hinkle, any exhibit attached to a document filing should be properly identified. (Example: Deposition of John Doe rather than Exhibit A.) (blb)
MEMORANDUM in Support re [267] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, DEPOSITION OF DESMOND MEADE, # (2) Exhibit B, DEPOSITION OF CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE OF NAACP, # (3) Exhibit C), DEPOSITION OF CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE OF LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, (WENGER, EDWARD) Modified Title and Exhibit Names on 2/19/2020 (blb).
OMNIBUS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response to summary judgment not filed earlier: 3/10/2020). (WENGER, EDWARD) Modified Title on 2/19/2020 (blb).
UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF THE OMNIBUS SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION IN EXCESS OF THE WORD LIMIT by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Memorandum) (WENGER, EDWARD) Modified Title on 2/19/2020 (blb).
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Motion Hearing and Status Conference held on 2/14/2020. Court hears argument of counsel on the Motion to Compel and the Motion to Clarify and/or Amend. Ruling by Court: The Motion to Compel is granted in part and the Motion to Clarify is granted. Expert names to be provided by February 24. Expert reports are due by March 2. Additional (rebuttal) expert names due by March 16. Depositions to be taken by March 23. Pretrial stipulation due by noon on March 25. Summary judgment motions due by February 18. An order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder) (ckm)
RESPONSE in Opposition re [258] MOTION to Compel Production by Secretary of State Lee filed by LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1- Amended Privilege Log, # (2) Exhibit 2- SOS Discovery Responses, # (3) Exhibit 3- McKown email dated Aug. 20, # (4) Exhibit 4- Sweren-Becker email dated Aug. 21, # (5) Exhibit 5- Gruver Second Set of RFPs, # (6) Exhibit 6- Swain Declaration, # (7) Exhibit 7- McKown Affidavit, # (8) Exhibit 8- B. Riddle Second RFP Responses) (PRICE, TARA)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Status Conference set for 2/14/2020 10:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. The Motion Hearing also remains scheduled for the same time. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
ORDER granting [251] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Anton Marino is admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiffs Jeff Gruver, Emory Marquis Marq Mitchell, Betty Riddle, Kristopher Wrench, Keith Ivey, Karen Leicht, Raquel Wright, Steven Phalen, Clifford Tyson, Jermaine Miller, Jesse D. Hamilton, LaToya Moreland, Curtis D. Bryant, Jr., Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Orange County Branch of the NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Florida pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 2/5/2020. (jcw)
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: [251] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Anton Marino.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4777836.). Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw)
Filed: None, Entered: None
set deadlines/hearings
Set Deadline per [259] ORDER: Defendant Secretary of State must file her response to the plaintiffs' motion to compel, ECF No. [258], by 2/11/2020. (blb)
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Filed: 2/4/2020, Entered: 2/4/2020
Notice of hearing on motion
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING on [258] Motion to Compel: Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 2/14/2020 10:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 1234#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
MOTION to Compel Production by Secretary of State Lee by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Exhibit A - Aug 26 2019 McKown Email Exchange, # (3) Exhibit B -- Privileged Documents Log, # (4) Exhibit C - Feb 3, 2020 Lang Email, # (5) Exhibit D - Feb 3, 2020 McVay Email, # (6) Exhibit E - 2019-07-09 First Set of Gruver RFPs, # (7) Exhibit F - Raysor Plfs RFPs to SOS Lee, # (8) Exhibit G - 1-27-20 Matthews Depo, # (9) Exhibit H - Jan. 24, 2020 Jazil Email, # (10) Exhibit I - Jan. 24, 2020 Danahy Email, # (11) Exhibit J - Jan. 27, 2020 Price Email, # (12) Exhibit K - Jan. 29, 2020 Danahy Email, # (13) Exhibit L - Jan. 30 2020 Price Email, # (14) Exhibit M - Jan 30, 2020 Danahy Email, # (15) Exhibit N - Jan. 32, 2020 Price Email) (LANG, DANIELLE) Modified Exhibit Titles on 2/4/2020 (blb).
ORDER EXTENDING THE DEADLINES FOR SPECIFIC DISCOVERY AND MOTIONS TO COMPEL.IT IS ORDERED: The motion to extend the deadline for specific discovery, ECF No. [255], is granted. The motion to extend the deadline for motions to compel, ECF No. [254], is granted. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/28/20. (blb)
ORDER COMPELLING DISCOVERY FROM THE PLAINTIFFS JONES AND MENDEZ AND AWARDING ATTORNEY'S FEES RE [252]. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 1/28/20. (sms)
MOTION to Extend Time(Raysor Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Time to File Motion to Compel re Secretary of State's Discovery Responses) by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Exhibit A: Jan. 24 Jazil Email) (LANG, DANIELLE)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Anton Marino.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4777836.) by CURTIS D BRAYNT, FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, JESSE D HAMILTON, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, LATOYA A MORELAND, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (MARINO, ANTON)
Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: [219] Notice of Appeal, Appeal No. 19-14551. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (blb)
SCHEDULING ORDER : Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/2/2020. Discovery due by 1/27/2020. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 2/17/2020. Pretrial Conference set for 3/26/2020 01:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Bench Trial set for 4/6/2020 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 12/31/2020. (blb) Modified on 2/27/2020 to reflect bench trial (ckm).
ORDER EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO SPECIFIC SUBPOENAS AND ALLOWING FURTHER AGREED EXTENSIONS WITHOUT A COURT ORDER. The motion to extend the deadline to respond to specific subpoenas, ECF No. [39] in Case No. 4:19cv302, is granted. The deadline is extended to December 23, 2019. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 12/16/2019. (toy)
RESPONSE in Opposition re [234] Joint MOTION to Stay Pending Appeal filed by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - October 28 Email) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
SUPPLEMENTAL ROA Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: [219] Notice of Appeal, Appeal No. 19-14551-B. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. **Transcript filed on 12/05/2019. (toy)
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Proceedings held on 12/3/2019, before Judge Robert Hinkle. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-422-0011. 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 12/12/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/11/2020. (mah)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Motions Hearing (Oral Argument) held on 12/3/2019. Court hears argument of counsel on pending motions. Ruling by Court: An order will follow. (Court Reporter Megan Hague) (ckm)
Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: [219] Notice of Appeal, Appeal No. 19-14551-B. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (toy)
ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF THE CLASS-CERTIFICATION MOTION - The plaintiffs' motion, ECF No. [227], for leave to file a reply memorandum in support of their class-certification motion is denied. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/27/2019. (ckm)
NOTICE OF HEARING: Pending Motions Hearing (Oral Argument) set for 12/3/2019 10:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 East, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Cindy Markley at 850-521-3518 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
NOTICE of Filing Transcript (Part III) by Court Reporter in District Court - re: [219] Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter: Judy Gagnon. (kjw) *Transcripts previously filed as ECF Documents 204 and 205.
MOTION for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (GABER, MARK)
ORDER DENYING [225] LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF THE MOTION TO EXPAND THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/22/2019. (toy)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [227] MOTION for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/6/2019). (toy)
MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Expand the Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (SIGNORACCI, PIETRO)
Set Response To Motion Deadline as to [225] MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Expand the Preliminary Injunction. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/5/2019). (toy)
Appeal Instructions re: [219] Notice of Appeal : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Attorney/ECCA_transcript_form_fillable.pdf **PLEASE NOTE** Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter. Transcript Order Form due by 12/2/2019. (toy)
RESPONSE in Opposition re [172] MOTION to Certify Class , [209] Supplemental MOTION to Certify Class (Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification) filed by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. (MEROS, GEORGE)
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to [207] Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-4704095.) (PRIMROSE, NICHOLAS)
Set Deadlines re [219] Notice of Appeal : Clerk to check status of Appeal on 2/15/2020. Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 11/29/2019. (toy) Modified on 11/18/2019 to correct date (toy).
RESPONSE in Opposition re [211] Emergency MOTION to Amend/Correct [207] Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by LAUREL M LEE. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD)
ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE THE RAYSOR SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. The Raysor plaintiffs' motion, ECF No. [11] in Case No. 4:19cv301-RH-MJF, on which the defendant Secretary of State takes no position, for leave to file their second amended complaint is granted. The Raysor plaintiffs' second amended complaint, ECF No. [11]-2 in Case No. 4:19cv301-RH-MJF, is deemed filed as of November 5, 2019. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 11/05/2019. (toy)
Emergency MOTION to Amend/Correct [207] Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A-Declaration of Jesse D. Hamilton, # (2) Exhibit B-Declaration of Latoya A. Moreland, # (3) Exhibit C-First Supplemental Declaration of Cutis D. Bryant, Jr., # (4) Exhibit D-First Supplemental Declaration of Anthrone J. Oats, # (5) Text of Proposed Order) (GILLER, DAVID)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [211] Emergency MOTION to Amend/Correct [207] Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/14/2019). (toy)
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Filed: 10/30/2019, Entered: 10/30/2019
Docket Annotation
DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Per [207] Order at #8: " This injunction will take effect upon the posting of security in the amount of $100 for costs and damages sustained by a defendant found to have been wrongfully enjoined. " $100.00 received, FLN400037852 from Jimmy Midyette. (blb)
Supplemental MOTION to Certify Class (Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Motion for Class Certification) by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/8/2019). (GABER, MARK)
ORDER granting [206] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Whitley Carpenter is admitted pro hac vice to represent amicus curiai, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 10/23/2019. (jcw)
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: [206] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Whitley Carpenter.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4661024.). Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (toy)
ORDER DENYING [97] THE MOTION TO DISMISS OR ABSTAIN AND GRANTING IN PART [108] MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/18/19. (sms)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Whitley Carpenter.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4661024.) by Whitley J. Carpenter, Forward Justice. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (CARPENTER, WHITLEY)
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Day 2) held on 10/8/2019 before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter: Judy Gagnon. Telephone number: 850-561-6822. 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 10/18/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/16/2020. (kjw)
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Day 1) held on 10/7/2019 before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter: Judy Gagnon. Telephone number: 850-561-6822. 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 10/18/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/16/2020. (kjw)
SCHEDULING ORDER. The trial is set for the two-week trial period that begins on Monday, April 6, 2020 and is tentatively first on the docket. Within 7 days after entry of an order on the plaintiffs' preliminary-injunction motion, the plaintiffs must file a supplemental memorandum in support of their class- certification motion that (a) sets out their proposed class definition or definitions and (b) addresses any new class-certification issues arising from the preliminary-injunction ruling. The deadline for the defendants' response to the class-certification motion is 21 days after the plaintiffs file their supplemental memorandum. The discovery deadline is January 27, 2020. The deadline for Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2) and 26(a)(3) disclosures is March 2, 2020. The deadline for trial briefs is March 23, 2020. The motion for leave to file an amicus brief, ECF No. [173], is granted. The brief is deemed properly filed. The motions for leave to file exhibits after the deadlines, ECF Nos. [170], [190], and [194] are granted. The exhibits are deemed part of the preliminary injunction record. The motion in limine, ECF No. [195], seeking to exclude evidence of racial discrimination or racially disparate impact is denied. The motion, ECF No. [196], to extend the deadline to respond to the class certification motion is granted to the extent set out above and otherwise denied. Leave is granted for the plaintiffs in each case to file an amended complaint. The deadline is October 29, 2019. (Discovery due by 1/27/2020., Jury Trial set for 4/6/2020 08:15 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE., Amended Complaint due by 10/29 /2019., Trial Briefs Deadline - by 3/23/2020., Disclosure Deadline - by 3/2/2020.) Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/08/2019. (toy)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Day 2) held on 10/8/2019. Ruling by Court: Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief is granted. Motion in Limine is denied. Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be ruled on in a forthcoming order. No class certification response is due until ruling on preliminary injunction. Once the ruling on preliminary injunction has been rendered, Plaintiff has one week to adhere to or reform the proposed class. Defense will then have three weeks to respond. Leave is granted to amend the complaint. Plaintiffs have three weeks (until October 29) to file. Trial will be set for April 6, 2020. An order will follow. (Court Reporter Judy Gagnon) (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit List) (ckm)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Day 1) held on 10/7/2019. (Court Reporter Judy Gagnon) (ckm)
ORDER granting [192] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Pietro Signoracci is admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiffs Jeff Gruver, Emory Marquis "Marq" Mitchell, Betty Riddle, Kristopher Wrench, Keith Ivey, Karen Leicht, Raquel Wright, Steven Phalen, Clifford Tyson, Jermaine Miller, Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Orange County Branch of the NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Florida, pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 10/7/2019. (jcw)
ORDER granting [193] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney David Giller is admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiffs Jeff Gruver, Emory Marquis "Marq" Mitchell, Betty Riddle, Kristopher Wrench, Keith Ivey, Karen Leicht, Raquel Wright, Steven Phalen, Clifford Tyson, Jermaine Miller, Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Orange County Branch of the NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Florida, pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 10/7/2019. (jcw)
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: [193] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Giller.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4643345.), [192] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Pietro Signoracci.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4643293.). Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (toy)
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re [195] MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence filed by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (ADEN, LEAH)
RESPONSE to Motion re [196] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [172] MOTION to Certify Class filed by LEE HOFFMAN, BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 (9/17/19 Counsel Email re Canceling Raysor Plaintiffs' Depositions)) (GABER, MARK)
MOTION in Limine by LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-Sept. 30 Email T. Price to M. Steinberg, # (2) Exhibit 2-McCoy Responses to Secretary's Interrogatories, # (3) Exhibit 3-Sept. 27 Email L. Aden to T. Price, # (4) Exhibit 4-Oct. 2 Email L. Aden to T. Price) (PRICE, TARA)
Consent MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibits by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Exhibit 276 Transcript of Deposition of Carolyn Timmann, # (2) Ex. 1 to Timmann Deposition, # (3) Ex. 2 to Timmann Deposition, # (4) Ex. 3 Part A to Timmann Deposition, # (5) Ex. 3 Part B to Timmann Deposition, # (6) Ex. 3 Part C to Timmann Deposition, # (7) Ex. 4 to Timmann Deposition, # (8) Ex. 5 to Timmann Deposition, # (9) Ex. 6 to Timmann Deposition, # (10) Ex. 7 to Timmann Deposition, # (11) Ex. 8 to Timmann Deposition, # (12) Ex. 9 to Timmann Deposition, # (13) Ex. 10 Part A to Timmann Deposition, # (14) Ex. 10 Part B to Timmann Deposition, # (15) Ex. 11 to Timmann Deposition, # (16) Ex. 12 to Timmann Deposition, # (17) Ex. 13 to Timmann Deposition, # (18) Ex. 14 to Timmann Deposition, # (19) Ex. 15 to Timmann Deposition, # (20) Ex. 16 to Timmann Deposition, # (21) Ex. 17 to Timmann Deposition, # (22) Ex. 18 to Timmann Deposition, # (23) Ex. 19 to Timmann Deposition, # (24) Ex. 20 to Timmann Deposition, # (25) Ex. 21 to Timmann Deposition, # (26) Ex. 22 to Timmann Deposition, # (27) Ex. 23 to Timmann Deposition, # (28) Ex. 24 to Timmann Deposition, # (29) Ex. 25 to Timmann Deposition, # (30) Ex. 26 to Timmann Deposition, # (31) Ex. 27 to Timmann Deposition, # (32) Proposed Exhibit 278 Transcript of Deposition of Michael Barber, # (33) Ex. 1 to Barber Deposition, # (34) Ex. 2 to Barber Deposition, # (35) Ex. 3 to Barber Deposition, # (36) Ex. 4 to Barber Deposition, # (37) Ex. 5 to Barber Deposition, # (38) Ex. 6 to Barber Deposition, # (39) Ex. 7 to Barber Deposition, # (40) Ex. 8 to Barber Deposition, # (41) Ex. 9 Part A to Barber Deposition, # (42) Ex. 9 Part B to Barber Deposition) (SWEREN-BECKER, ELIZA)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Giller.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4643345.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (GILLER, DAVID)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Pietro Signoracci.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4643293.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (SIGNORACCI, PIETRO)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [196] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [172] MOTION to Certify Class . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/18/2019). (toy)
Filed: None, Entered: None
set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [195] MOTION in Limine . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/18/2019). (toy)
ORDER granting [186] Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jennifer A. Holmes is admitted pro hac vice to represent the "Gruver Plaintiffs" pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 10/3/2019. (jcw)
Unopposed MOTION To Excuse Appearance at October 7, 2019 Hearing or, in the alternative, Appear by Telephone by MICHAEL BENNETT, BILL COWLES, LESLIE ROSSWAY SWAN, RON TURNER. (SHANNIN, NICHOLAS) Modified on 10/3/2019 to match PDF title (toy).
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: [186] Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re [142] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer A. Holmes.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4620413.) . Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (toy)
Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re [142] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer A. Holmes.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4620413.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (HOLMES, JENNIFER)
SCHEDULING ORDER. The preliminary-injunction hearing [109] remains scheduled for October 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. If not completed that day, the hearing will continue on October 8. But court will not be in session after 4:00 p.m. on October 8 or at any time on October 9. If necessary, the hearing will continue on October 10. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/02/2019. (toy)
ORDER granting [174] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Chiraag Bains is admitted pro hac vice to represent proposed amicus curiae, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 9/30/2019. (jcw)
ORDER granting [175] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Naila S. Awan is admitted pro hac vice to represent proposed amicus curiae, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 9/30/2019. (jcw)
ORDER granting [142] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jennifer A. Holmes is admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiffs pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(c). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 9/30/2019. (jcw)
ORDER ON FRRC'S [173] MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE ITS AMICUS BRIEF. FRRC's brief is untimely. This ordinarily would end consideration of its motion for leave. Here, though, the schedule has been compressed. At the preliminary-injunction hearing, the parties may address the motion for leave and the substantive arguments set out in the brief. No party, proposed intervenor, or proposed amicus should take this as license to tender untimely filings. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/30/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING [177] LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY MEMORANDUM OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH. The reply memorandum, ECF No. [177]-1, is deemed properly filed. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/30/2019. (toy)
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: [175] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Naila Awan, [142] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer A. Holmes, [174] MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Chiraag Bains. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (toy)
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Excess of the Word Limit by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Pls.' Reply in Supp. of Mot. for Preliminary Injunction, # (2) Index to Pls.' Reply in Supp. of PI) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE) Modified on 9/30/2019 to match the PDF title (toy).
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Chiraag Bains.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4635253.) by Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. (BAINS, CHIRAAG)
MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/11/2019). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - FRRC Amicus Brief, # (2) Exhibit B - Proposed Order) (TREVISANI, DANTE)
NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Northern District of Florida Local Rule 7.1 Certification by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT re [170] MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time Supplemental Declarations and Exhibits in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time Supplemental Declarations and Exhibits in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Pls.' Br. in Supp. of Mot. for Leave, # (2) Ex. A Wright Decl., # (3) Ex. B Martinez Decl., # (4) Ex. C Oats Decl., # (5) Ex. D Blake Decl.) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
Exhibit List Supplemental Exhibits and Declarations by JEFF GRUVER.. (Attachments: # (1) Ex. 170 Rosemary McCoys Termination of Supervision, # (2) Ex. 171 SOS Email communications regarding administrative hearings on ineligibility., # (3) Ex. 172 Nov. 20, 2018. SOS Internal Memo on Amendment 4 Implementation., # (4) Ex. 173 Rosemary McCoys Satisfaction of Judgment, # (5) Ex. 174 Termination of Supervision Letter from Florida Department of Corrections, # (6) Ex. 175 Clerks Amendment 4 Quick Response Team, July 8, 2019 Conference Call Agenda, # (7) Ex. 176 Clerks Amendment 4 Quick Response Team, August 19, 2019 Conference Call Agenda, # (8) Ex. 177 July 18, 2019 Email exchange regarding access to FDC records, # (9) Ex. 178 Materials from Restoration of Voting Rights Work Group Second Meeting on September 16, 2019, # (10) Ex. 179 Email chain between county clerks re: fines and fees ordered as part of the sentence, # (11) Ex. 180 Email chain re: disclaimer on financial summary information provided from CIS, # (12) Ex. 181 Summary of meeting between Manatee Clerk and SOE re: process for determining voter eligibility, # (13) Ex. 182 Notice from Texas based collections agency, # (14) Ex. 183 Email re: 10 cases per county study, # (15) Ex. 184 Alachua County 2017 Assessments and Collections Form, # (16) Ex. 185 Aug. 26, 2019 Agenda A4 QRT Conference Call, # (17) Ex. 186 Alachua County 2014 Assessments and Collections Form, # (18) Ex. 187 Alachua county 2014-15 Collection Agent Report, # (19) Ex. 188 Criminal Division Business Rules 5.14.19, # (20) Ex. 189 Customer Service Manual Aug. 18, 2016, # (21) Ex. 190 Alachua County 2016 Assessments and Collections form, # (22) Ex. 191 Escambia County Procedure for Collections Department, # (23) Ex. 192 Escambia County Procedure for Giving Credit to Defendant for Community Service Work in Lieu of Costs and Fees, # (24) Ex. 193 Hillsborough County 2016 Assessments and Collections Report, # (25) Ex. 194 Hillsborough County 2017 Assessments and Collections Report, # (26) Ex. 195 Hillsborough County Restitution Procedures, # (27) Ex. 196 Hillsborough County Collections Quarterly Report FY 15-16, # (28) Ex. 197 Hillsborough County Collections Quarterly Report FY 16-17, # (29) Ex. 198 Hillsborough County Collections Quarterly Report FY 17-18, # (30) Ex. 199 Hillsborough County VOP Procedures, # (31) Ex. 200 Manatee, Sarasota, and Desoto County Cost Sheet Instructions, # (32) Ex. 201 Manatee County Agreement/Order for Payment of Court Costs, Fines, Fees, or Civil Restitution, # (33) Ex. 202 Manatee County Calculating Interest on Judgments, # (34) Ex. 203 Manatee County Monetary Final Judgments, # (35) Ex. 204 Penn Credit Collection Services Agreement with Walton County, # (36) Ex. 205 Penn Credit Settlement of Judgment/Civil lien debts, # (37) Ex. 206 Email from Carla A. Cribb, Nassau County Clerk of Courts, # (38) Ex. 207 12/19/18 Emails between Supervisor Earley and Clerk Marshall re: Clerk of Courts felon data, # (39) Ex. 208 12/18/18 Emails between Supervisor Earley and Steve Been re: Amendment 4 and Fees, Reparation, Restitution, etc., # (40) Ex. 209 12/20/18 emails between Monique Duncan-Jones and Rachel Matz re: "AMEND 4 follow up", # (41) Ex. 210 12/20/18 emails between Steve Been and Leon County SOE staff re: please review and provide input to our draft FAQ on Amendment 4, # (42) Ex. 211 1/3/19 emails among Leon County SOE staff re: felon voting handout draft from steve been, # (43) Ex. 212 1/17/19 emails among Leon County SOE staff re: Amber w/ the Division is visiting the front office tomorrow, # (44) Ex. 213 Report: Tour of Florida Courthouses to Access Court Records, # (45) Ex. 214 Email from Ken Burke 9/9/19 re: collecting sample county judgment and sentence documents for A4 QRT team and attachments, # (46) Ex. 215 5/28/19 email from Ken Burke re: Amendment 4 Workgroup, # (47) Ex. 216 May 2019 email chain re: negotiating judgments for fines and fees, # (48) Ex. 217 Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Amendment 4 FAQ, # (49) Ex. 218 Aug. 5 A4 QRT Call Agenda, # (50) Ex. 219 GT Memo July 26, 2019 Re: Issues Pertaining to Restoration of Voting Rights, # (51) Ex. 220 Sarasota County Judgment Sample, # (52) Ex. 221 FCCC Legal Opinion Restoration of Voting Rights, # (53) Ex. 222 FCCC 2017-18 Leg Session Overview, # (54) Ex. 223 FCCC Response to ACLU and Related Data Inquiries, # (55) Ex. 224 Email Correspondence Martin County Clerk*, # (56) Ex. 225 FCCC Amendment 4 Resources, # (57) Ex. 226 Amendment #4 Telephone Conference August 20, 2019, # (58) Ex. 227 Clerks Amendment 4 Quick Response Team August 26, 2019 Conference Call, # (59) Ex. 228 Florida Department of State Powerpoint on Identifying Potentially Ineligible Registered Voters for Reasons of a Felony Conviction, # (60) Ex. 229 Clerks Amendment 4 QRT Study Results, # (61) Ex. 230 Florida Dept of Corrections Letter re: CCIS Discrepancy, # (62) Ex. 231 Florida Dept of Corrections Termination of Supervision Letter, # (63) Ex. 232 Florida Dept of Corrections Closing Summary, # (64) Ex. 233 FCCC QRT Telephone Conference August 12, 2019, # (65) Ex. 234 FCCC QRT August 19, 2019 Conference Call, # (66) Ex. 235 FCC QRT Telephone Conference August 20, 2019 Conference Call, # (67) Ex. 236 August 5 FCC QRT Telephone Conference, # (68) Ex. 237 8/21/2019 Email from Jeanne Worthington to Pinella County Clerk, # (69) Ex. 238 5/10/2019 Email from Alessandra Shurina to other SOE staff, # (70) Ex. 239 Amendment 4 Pilot Project Workflow, # (71) Ex. 240 Community Foundation of Sarasota Application, # (72) Ex. 241 Clerks as the Point of Contact for Consolidated Information on Restoration of Voting Rights, # (73) Ex. 242 July 15 FCCC QRT Call, # (74) Ex. 243 Sarasota County 2918 Voter Restoration Work Group, # (75) Ex. 244 FCCC Advisory on Data Review Request, # (76) Ex. 245 FCCC QRT July 8, 2019 Call, # (77) Ex. 246 6/7/19 Email from Alessandra Shurina to Mark Earley and Leon SOE Staf, # (78) Ex. 247 FCCC Meeting with DOC 7/12/2019, # (79) Ex. 248 6/7/19 Emails between Maria Matthews and Mark Earley, # (80) Ex. 249 6/7/19 Emails between Mark Earley and Leon SOE Staff, # (81) Ex. 250 Broward County Clerk of Court 8/19/19 Press Release re Amendment 4, # (82) Ex. 251 12/13/18 Memorandum from Ronald Labasky to all SOEs, # (83) Ex. 252 Dept of State legislative Changes Rulemaking Election Administration (page 60), # (84) Ex. 253 Hillsborough County SOE Amendment 4 FAQs, # (85) Ex. 254 8/24/219 Email Exchange re FCOR referrals, # (86) Ex. 255 8/23/2019 Maria Matthews Email to Clerks, # (87) Ex. 256 8/14/2019 Email Exchange re 4 corners of sentence, # (88) Ex. 257 7/13/19 Email From Katherine Plante to Karen Rushing Re: SB 7066, # (89) Ex. 258 7/15/19 A4 QRT email re: negotiation of civil judgments, liens and fines, # (90) Ex. 259 7/18/19 Email exchange with DOC re: information on termination of supervision, # (91) Ex. 260 8/23/2019 email chain re: Court Ordered Financial Obligations, # (92) Ex. 261 7/18/19 A4 QRT email re: negotiation of civil judgments, liens and fines, # (93) Ex. 262 8/23/19 email chain re: court ordered financial obligations, # (94) Ex. 263 7/15/19 A4 QRT Conference Call Minutes, # (95) Ex. 264 7/24/19 Voter Restoration Work Group Meeting Minutes, # (96) Ex. 265 Email chain among supervisors of elections re: Draft Motion/Order - Amendment 4, # (97) Ex. 266 8/1 Email re: Sarasota program to clear felony debt, # (98) Ex. 267 Broward Proposed Motion and Order, # (99) Ex. 268 8/20/19 email between Lee Hawarth and Karen Rushing, # (100) Ex. 269 8/6/19 emal from Ken Burke re: CCIS Amend. 4 Issues, # (101) Ex. 270 5/29/19 email from Ken Burke re: Amendment 4 QRT report, # (102) Ex. 271 6/7/19 email from Andrew Warren to SOE Latimer and other Hillsborough County officials re: Amendment 4, # (103) Ex. 272 Carey Haughwout Decl and Exhibits) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
ORDER GRANTING [162] LEAVE TO EXCEED THE WORD LIMIT. The reply memorandum, ECF No. [163], is deemed properly filed. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/24/2019. (toy)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [170] MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time Supplemental Declarations and Exhibits in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/8/2019). (toy)
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Reply Memorandum in Excess of Word Limit by LAUREL M LEE. (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD) Modified on 9/24/2019 to match PDF title (toy).
RESPONSE to Motion re [156] MOTION By Plaintiffs For Leave to File Out of Time Declarations and Exhibits re [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by RON DESANTIS, LAUREL M LEE. (PRICE, TARA)
ORDER EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR A REPLY MEMORANDUM ON THE PRELIMINARY-INJUNCTION MOTION re [157]. The deadline is extended to September 27, 2019. ( Memorandum in Support due by 9/27/2019.) Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/19/2019. (toy)
ORDER ON LATE-FILED MATERIALS. The plaintiffs' motion, ECF No. [156], to accept as timely the preliminary-injunction materials filed on September 17, 2019, ECF Nos. [152] and [153], will be deemed granted without further order unless by September 23, 2019 a defendant files a memorandum in opposition to ECF No. [156]. (Memorandum in Opposition, if any due by 9/23/2019.) Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/19/2019. (toy)
DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Counsel is advised that for all future pleadings, for this case and any future cases assigned to Judge Hinkle, any exhibit attached to a document filing should be properly identified. (Example: Deposition of John Doe rather than Exhibit A.) (toy)
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to File Reply Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE) Modified on 9/18/2019 to match PDF title (toy).
MOTION By Plaintiffs For Leave to File Out of Time Declarations and Exhibits re [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (ADEN, LEAH)
Exhibit List by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 2, # (2) Exhibit 34, # (3) Exhibit 39, # (4) Exhibit 106, # (5) Exhibit 122, # (6) Exhibit 129, # (7) Exhibit 130, # (8) Exhibit 134) (ADEN, LEAH)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [156] MOTION By Plaintiffs For Leave to File Out of Time Declarations and Exhibits re [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/1/2019). (toy)
Exhibit List by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT.. (ADEN, LEAH)
Witness List by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (ADEN, LEAH)
RESPONSE by CRAIG LATIMER re [107] Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion to Stay,, Order on Motion for Protective Order, Dated 8/15/19. (TODD, STEPHEN)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer A. Holmes.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4620413.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (HOLMES, JENNIFER)
NOTICE of Pendency of Other Similar Action by RON DESANTIS (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Hand v. Scott Order Directing Supplemental Briefing) (PRIMROSE, NICHOLAS)
ORDER DENYING [138] THE MOTION TO STAY. But to the extent pertinent, the motion will be deemed a supplement to the pending motion to dismiss. No change is made to the briefing schedule on the motion to dismiss or to any other part of the existing schedule. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 09/11/2019. (toy)
NOTICE of Filing Deposition Transcript by CRAIG LATIMER re [125] Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: # (1) Supplement Deposition Transcript) (TODD, STEPHEN)
Unopposed MOTION to Deem Bill Cowles, Orange County Supervisor of Elections for Orange County, Response in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction or, in the Alternative, for Further Relief Timely Filed re [135] Response in Opposition to Motion by BILL COWLES. (SHANNIN, NICHOLAS) Modified on 9/9/2019 to match PDF title (toy).
RESPONSE in Opposition re [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Governor & Secretary of State) filed by LAUREL M LEE. (Attachments: # (1) Appendix) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD)
Ron Turner, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections ANSWER to [1] Complaint by RON TURNER. (BENTLEY, MORGAN) Modified on 9/9/2019 to identify filer (toy).
RESPONSE in Opposition re [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or, in the Alternative, for Further Relief filed by LESLIE ROSSWAY SWAN. (REINGOLD, DYLAN)
OBJECTION AND RESPONSE BY GARY J. COONEY, AS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA TO SUBPOENA by GARY J. COONEY. (JOHNSON, DANIEL) Modified on 9/3/2019 to match PDF title (toy).
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re [97] Joint MOTION to Dismiss (Florida Governor & Florida Secretary of State) filed by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, LEE HOFFMAN, KEITH IVEY, KELVIN LEON JONES, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, ROSEMARY MCCOY, LUIS A MENDEZ, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BONNIE RAYSOR, BETTY RIDDLE, DIANE SHERRILL, SHEILA SINGLETON, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (MORALES-DOYLE, SEAN)
Defendant, Mark Earley, Supervisor of Elections for Leon County's ANSWER to [1] Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief by MARK EARLEY. (HERRON, MARK)
NOTICE Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel by Adam Katzman, Nathaniel Klitsberg, and Rene Harrod by PETER ANTONACCI re [83] Notice of Appearance (KATZMAN, ADAM)
Record of Proceedings and Notice to Attorneys of Redaction Requirements
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Scheduling Conference Proceedings held on 8/15/2019 before Judge Robert L. Hinkle. Court Reporter: Judy Gagnon, Telephone number: 850-561-6822. 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 8/26/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2019. (kjw)
NOTICE OF HEARING on [108] Motion for Preliminary Injunction: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 10/7/2019 09:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 East, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Cindy Markley at 850-521-3501 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
Filed: None, Entered: None
set deadlines/hearings
Set Deadlines/Hearings: Declaration/Exhibits/Witness Lists/26(a)(2) Disclosures due by 9/16/2019. Rebuttal Evidence Deadline - by 9/23/2019. Preliminary - Injuction Hearing set for 10/7/2019 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. (toy) (Set per ECF# [107])
Filed: None, Entered: None
set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings
Set Deadlines as to [108] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/6/2019). Reply, if any due by 9/23/2019. (Set by ECF# [107]) (toy)
Filed: None, Entered: None
set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings
Set Deadlines as to [97] Joint MOTION to Dismiss (Florida Governor & Florida Secretary of State). (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/29/2019). Reply, if any due by 9/23/2019. (Set per ECF#[107]) (toy)
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
Order on Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim
SCHEDULING ORDER and ORDER denying [96] Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; denying [102] Motion to Stay; denying [102] Motion for Protective Order. The Initial Scheduling Order is VACATED. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 8/15/19. (sms)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 8/15/2019. An Order is forthcoming. (Court Reporter Judy Gagnon.) (kjw)
ORDER ALLOWING MEMORANDA OF EXCESSIVE LENGTH - Plaintiffs' unopposed motion, ECF No. [98], for leave to file a preliminary-injunction memorandum that exceeds the word limit is granted. The memorandum, ECF No. [98]-1, is deemed properly filed as of August 2, 2019. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 8/7/2019. (cle)
ORDER ENDING REQUIREMENTS TO FILE DISCOVERY STATUS REPORTS. The initial scheduling order, ECF No. [37], is amended to delete the requirement to file monthly reports on the status of discovery. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 08/07/2019. (toy)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [102] Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery as it Relates to Supervisors of Elections MOTION for Protective Order . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/21/2019). (toy)
Filed: None, Entered: None
set deadlines/hearings
Set Deadlines/Hearings Status Report due by 9/7/2019. (toy)
STATUS REPORT (Joint Discovery Report for all Parties) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (MORALES-DOYLE, SEAN)
Corrected and Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Excess of the Word Limit by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Prop. Mem. in Supp. of Mot. for Prelim. Inj., # (2) Carpenter Decl., # (3) Ex. A Smith Rep., # (4) Ex. B Gruver Decl., # (5) Ex. C Mitchell Decl., # (6) Ex. D Riddle Decl., # (7) Ex. E Leicht Decl., # (8) Ex. F Ivey Decl., # (9) Ex. G Wrench Decl., # (10) Ex. H Wright Decl., # (11) Ex. I Phalen Decl., # (12) Ex. J Miller Decl., # (13) Ex. K Tyson Decl., # (14) Ex. L McCoy Decl., # (15) Ex. M Singleton Decl., # (16) Ex. N Raysor Decl., # (17) Ex. O Sherrill Decl., # (18) Ex. P Hoffman Decl., # (19) Ex. Q Neal Decl., # (20) Ex. R Nweze Decl., # (21) Ex. S Brigham, # (22) Ex. T Feb. 11 Email, # (23) Ex. U June 7 Email, # (24) Ex. V Arrington Dep. Excerpts, # (25) Ex. W Haughwout Decl., # (26) Ex. X Bowie Decl., # (27) Ex. Y July 2 Email) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE) Modified on 8/5/2019 to match the PDF title (toy).
Joint MOTION to Dismiss (Florida Governor & Florida Secretary of State) by LAUREL M LEE. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/16/2019). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1) (JAZIL, MOHAMMAD)
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Supervisors of Elections' Consolidated Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by PETER ANTONACCI, KIM A BARTON, MICHAEL BENNETT, BILL COWLES, MARK EARLEY, MIKE HOGAN, CRAIG LATIMER, LESLIE ROSSWAY SWAN, RON TURNER. (KATZMAN, ADAM)
Emergency MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re: Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [96] MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Supervisors of Elections' Consolidated Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/16/2019). (toy)
MOTION for a Scheduling and Briefing Order by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
Set Response to Motion Deadline as to [94] MOTION for a Scheduling and Briefing Order . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/9/2019). (toy)
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Filed: 7/25/2019, Entered: 7/25/2019
Notice of hearing
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 8/15/2019 11:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Call in number: 888-684-8852Access code: 3243416#Security code: 0815#s/ Cindy MarkleyCourtroom Deputy Clerk (ckm)
ORDER SETTING TERMS OF CONSOLIDATION, RULE 26(f) DEADLINES, AND A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. These cases are consolidated for case-management purposes only and will be maintained on a common docket under Consolidated Case No. 4:19cv300. The deadline for a Rule 26(f) conference among attorneys for all parties in any of these cases is August 5, 2019. The deadline to file the 26(f) report is August 12, 2019. By a separate notice, the clerk must set a scheduling conference by telephone for August 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 8/12/2019. Scheduling Conference set for 8/15/2019 11:00 AM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 07/23/2019. (toy)
ORDER EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINTS. The defendants' unopposed motion, ECF No. [89], to extend the deadline to respond to the amended complaint in No. 4:19cv300 is granted. The deadline for these defendants to respond to the pending complaint in any of the consolidated cases is the later of August 2, 2019 or the deadline that would have applied in the absence of this order. ( (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/2/2019).) Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 07/22/2019. (toy)
Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons
Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (ADEN, LEAH)
Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [84] Amended Complaint, [1] Complaint by PETER ANTONACCI. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order) (KATZMAN, ADAM)
ORDER OF DISQUALIFICATION. Case reassigned to JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE for all further proceedings. CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER no longer assigned to case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/17/2019. *For future filings please use the new judge's initials 4-19-cv-300-RH-MJF* (toy)
ORDER GRANTING [80] ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Ms. Bowie has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs Bonnie Raysor and Diane Sherrill. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/16/2019. (toy)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Blair Bowie.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4552740.) by BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit (Certificate of Good Standing)) (BOWIE, BLAIR)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Christina White by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Ron Turner by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Leslie Rossway Swan by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Laurel M. Lee by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Craig Latimer by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Mike Hogan by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Mark Earley by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Bill Cowles by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Broward County Supervisor of Elections - PETER ANTONACCI by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE) Modified on 7/16/2019 to identify defendant served (toy).
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Michael Bennett by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
AFFIDAVIT of Service on Kim A. Barton by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
ORDER DENYING [36] MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY AS MOOT. In light of the Secretary's Notice of Compliance, ECF No. [63], indicating that the Gruver Plaintiffs "have agreed to withdraw their Motion for Expedited Discovery... and intend to abide by this Court's Initial Scheduling Order," Plaintiffs' motion, ECF No. [36], is DENIED as moot. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/15/2019. (toy)
Set Deadlines/Hearings: PETER ANTONACCI answer due 7/22/2019; KIM A BARTON answer due 7/23/2019; MICHAEL BENNETT answer due 7/22/2019; BILL COWLES answer due 7/22/2019; MARK EARLEY answer due 7/22/2019; MIKE HOGAN answer due 7/23/2019; CRAIG LATIMER answer due 7/22/2019; LESLIE ROSSWAY SWAN answer due 7/22/2019; RON TURNER answer due 7/22/2019; CHRISTINA WHITE answer due 7/22/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. RE ECF NO. [62]. (Appointed RODKANGYIL ORION DANJUMA for FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER,KEITH IVEY,LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL,ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN,BETTY RIDDLE,CLIFFORD TYSON,KRISTOPHER WRENCH, and RAQUEL WRIGHT. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/12/2019. (toy)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by R. Orion Danjuma.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4549981.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Danjuma Certificate of Good Standing) (DANJUMA, RODKANGYIL)
ORDER GRANTING [60] ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Mr. Morales-Doyle has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/11/2019. (toy)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sean Morales-Doyle.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4547537.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (MORALES-DOYLE, SEAN)
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on LAUREL M LEE (on behalf of Ashley Davis) on July 9, 2019, filed by ROSEMARY MCCOY, SHEILA SINGLETON. (SHORT, CAREN) Modified on 7/11/2019 to identify party served (toy).
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on RON DESANTIS (on behalf of Nick Primrose) on July 9, 2019, filed by ROSEMARY MCCOY, SHEILA SINGLETON. (SHORT, CAREN) Modified on 7/11/2019 to identify party served (toy).
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiffs' Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan S. Topaz. ECF No. [52]. The motion is GRANTED. Mr. Topaz has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/9/19. (blb)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan S. Topaz.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4545806.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Topaz Certificate of Good Standing) (TOPAZ, JONATHAN)
ORDER GRANTING [49] MOTION FOR SERVICE BY UNITED STATES MARSHAL. Counsel for Petitioner/Plaintiff is directed to provide to the Clerk of the Court service copies of the Complaint, prepared Summons, and prepared USM 285 forms necessary for service by the United States Marshal. The Clerk shall forward four certified copies of this order, along with the Summons, service copies of the Complaint, and USM 285 forms, previously prepared by counsel for Petitioner/Plaintiff, to the United States Marshal. Upon receipt of these documents, the United States Marshal shall personally serve a copy of the Complaint and Summons on the above -named Respondents/Defendants and subsequently file its returns of service with the Clerk. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/09/2019. (toy) *Copies distributed as directed*
MOTION to Appoint Process Server by KELVIN LEON JONES. (Attachments: # (1) US Marshal for Ron Desantis, # (2) Summon for Ron Desantis, # (3) US Marshal for Laurel Lee, # (4) Summon for Laurel Lee, # (5) US Marshal for Craig Latimer, # (6) Summon for Craig Latimer) (STEINBERG, MICHAEL)
Set Response to Motion Deadlines as to [49] MOTION to Appoint Process Server . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 7/22/2019). (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [38]. Attorney LEAH CAMILLE ADEN for FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP,JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, and RAQUEL WRIGHT added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/05/2019. (toy)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 7/19/2019 12:00 PM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court also asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Status Conference held on 7/5/2019. Parties discuss case status. Ruling by Court: Parties to confer no later than 7/12/19 re: [36] Motion to Expedite Discoveryif no agreement can be reached, responses to the motion are due by 7/15/2019, replies by 7/16/2019. Defendant Lee's ore tenus motion for defendants to file one responsive pleading is granted, and parties should also confer and discuss by 7/12/19. Clerk to set a telephonic scheduling conference for 7/19/19 at noon (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (vkm)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Leah C. Aden.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4542301.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing - NY) (ADEN, LEAH)
*VACATED PER ECF# [107]* INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER : Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 7/19/2019. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 8/19/2019. Discovery due by 11/4/2019. Status Report due by 8/5/2019. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/05/2019. (toy) Modified docket text on 8/16/2019 (toy).
MOTION to Expedite Discovery by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (EBENSTEIN, JULIE)
NOTICE of Appearance by MYRNA PEREZ on behalf of FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (PEREZ, MYRNA)
NOTICE of Appearance by WENDY ROBIN WEISER on behalf of FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (WEISER, WENDY)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [28]. Attorney CAREN E SHORT for ROSEMARY MCCOY and SHEILA SINGLETON added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/03/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [25]. Attorney ELIZA SWEREN-BECKER for FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, and RAQUEL WRIGHT added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/03/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [27]. Attorney JONATHAN MICHAEL DIAZ for BONNIE RAYSOR and DIANE SHERRILL added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/03/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [26]. Attorney JOHN SPENCER CUSICK for FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY,LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA,KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL,ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP,STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON,KRISTOPHER WRENCH, and RAQUEL WRIGHT added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/03/2019. (toy)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Caren E. Short.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4541477.) by ROSEMARY MCCOY, SHEILA SINGLETON. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (SHORT, CAREN)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Diaz.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4541201.) by BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit (Certificate of Good Standing)) (DIAZ, JONATHAN)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John S. Cusick.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4541161.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing) (CUSICK, JOHN)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Eliza Sweren-Becker.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4540690.) by FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, RAQUEL WRIGHT. (SWEREN-BECKER, ELIZA)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [15]. Attorney DANIELLE MARIE LANG for BONNIE RAYSOR and DIANE SHERRILL added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/03/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [14]. Attorney MARK P GABER for BONNIE RAYSOR and DIANE SHERRILL added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/02/2019. (toy)
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re [13]. Attorney MOLLY ELIZABETH DANAHY for BONNIE RAYSOR and DIANE SHERRILL added. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/02/2019. (toy)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Danielle M. Lang.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4540345.) by BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit (Certificate of Good Standing)) (LANG, DANIELLE)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark P. Gaber.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4540341.) by BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit (Certificate of Good Standing)) (GABER, MARK)
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Molly Danahy.( Filing fee $ 201 receipt number AFLNDC-4540304.) by BONNIE RAYSOR, DIANE SHERRILL. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit (Certificate of Good Standing)) (DANAHY, MOLLY)
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/5/2019 11:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. Please also mute your phone if you join the line and a hearing is already in progress. The Court also asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm)
NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL BOAZ TILLEY on behalf of FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, JEFF GRUVER, KEITH IVEY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, KAREN LEICHT, JERMAINE MILLER, EMORY MARQUIS MITCHELL, ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH OF THE NAACP, STEVEN PHALEN, BETTY RIDDLE, CLIFFORD TYSON, KRISTOPHER WRENCH, RAQUEL WRIGHT (TILLEY, DANIEL)
ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS HEARING. This Court must hold a hearing on an expedited basis. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to set a telephonic status hearing on Friday, July 5, 2019. ( Telephonic Hearing Deadline - by 7/5/2019.) Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/02/2019. (toy)
DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Attorney MICHAEL A STEINBERG Re [1] Complaint - Counsel is advised by this entry, that a Civil Cover Sheet should be filed as a separate entry using the event selection "Civil Cover Sheet" which is found under "Other Filings" under "Other Documents". PLEASE RE-FILE THE CIVIL COVER SHEET. (toy)
ORDER OF TRANSFER AND CONSOLIDATION WITH PRIOR-FILED CASE. The Clerk is directed to take all necessary steps to consolidate Case Nos. 4:19cv300, 1:19cv121, and 4:19cv301 for the purposes of case management. They will be maintained on a common docket under Consolidated Case No. 4:19cv300. The Clerk is directed to connect all lawyers from the consolidated cases to Case No. 4:19cv300. A paper that is applicable to any of the consolidated case must be filed in the common docket and must not be filed separately in any other case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/30/2019. (kjw)
COMPLAINT against Ron Desantis, Laurel Lee, and Craig Latimer filed by Kelvin Leon Jones. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet) (STEINBERG, MICHAEL) Modified docket text on 7/1/2019 (toy).
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