Wood v. Raffensperger (1:20-cv-04651)

EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/28/20. (eop) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by L. Lin Wood, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Amended Complaint: Litigation Settlement, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Amended Complaint: Coleman Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C to Amended Complaint: Deidrich Affidavit, # 4 Affidavit Amended Complaint Verification)(Smith, Ray) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 11/16/2020)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED with Brief In Support by L. Lin Wood, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Litigation Settlement, # 2 Exhibit B Coleman Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit C Deitrich Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit D Volyes Affidavit, # 5 Exhibit E Zeher Affidavit, # 6 Exhibit F Romero Affidavit, # 7 Exhibit G Reyes Affidavit, # 8 Exhibit H Johnston Affidavit, # 9 Exhibit I Silva Affidavit, # 10 Exhibit J O'Neal Affidavit, # 11 Exhibit K Fisher Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit L Savage Affidavit, # 13 Exhibit M Peterford Affidavit, # 14 Exhibit N Redacted Declaration, # 15 Exhibit O Makridis Declaration, # 16 Exhibit P Failure Study, # 17 Exhibit R Moore Affidavit, # 18 Exhibit S S. Hall Affidavit, # 19 Exhibit T R Hall Affidavit, # 20 Exhibit U Hartman Affidavit)(Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/17/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance with Court's Standing Order (Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10391209).by Helen Butler, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Melvin Ivey, James Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/18/2020)

MOTION to Intervene by Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, Inc., Helen Butler, James Woodall, Melvin Ivey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Woodall declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Ivey declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Powers declaration)(Sells, Bryan) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

Amended MOTION to Supplement 7 Supplemental MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to File Exhibit Q to Motion, Ramsland Affidavit by L. Lin Wood, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Q Ramsland Affidavit)(Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Russell D. Willard on behalf of Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca N. Sullivan, David J. Worley (Willard, Russell) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Gillian Kuhlmann Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388493).by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc.. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/18/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Matthew Mertens Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388463).by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc.. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/18/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Amanda J. Beane Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388436).by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc.. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/18/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Amanda R. Callais Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388395).by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc.. (Sparks, Adam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/18/2020)

MOTION to Intervene as Defendants with Brief In Support by Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc., DSCC, DCCC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Intervenors' Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Intervenors' Brief in Support of Proposed Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit C: Proposed Intervenors' Proposed Answer to Amended Complaint)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/18/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steven D. Grimberg: Hearing held on Plaintiff's 6 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court GRANTED Intervenor Defendants Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc., DSCC, and DCCC's 8 Motion to Intervene as Defendants. The Court DENIED Plaintiff's 6 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. A written order will follow. (Court Reporter Alicia Bagley)(jed) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance of Russell D. Willard (McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance Adam M. Sparks (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance Joyce Gist Lewis (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance Kevin J. Hamilton (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance Susan P. Coppedge (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance Amanda J. Beane (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance of Julie M. Houk with the Court's Standing Order on Civil Litigation (Sells, Bryan) Modified on 11/23/2020 to edit text(jed). (Entered: 11/19/2020)

ORDER granting 24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Julie Houk. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 19, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 24 APPLICATION for Admission of Julie Houk Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10391209). Attorney Julie Marie Houk added appearing on behalf of Helen Butler, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Melvin Ivey, James Woodall (cdg)

NOTICE Of Filing by Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. re 31 Response in Opposition to Motion, Affidavits In Support Of 31 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit 1: Shameika Vailes, # 2 Affidavit 2: Angela Thomas, # 3 Affidavit 3: Kimberly Brandon, # 4 Affidavit 4: Doris Sumner, # 5 Affidavit 5: Robin Lourie, # 6 Affidavit 6: Olivia Alston, # 7 Affidavit 7: Russell Cason, # 8 Affidavit 8: Steve Young, # 9 Affidavit 9: Beth Graham, # 10 Affidavit 10: Rebecca Short, # 11 Affidavit 11: Sara Ghazal, # 12 Affidavit 12: Sharon Zydney, # 13 Affidavit 13: Komal Patel)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

ORDER granting 23 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jon Greenbaum. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 19, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

ORDER granting 12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amanda J. Beane. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 19, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kevin J. Hamilton. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 19, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

ORDER granting 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Marc Erik Elias. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 19, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

NOTICE Of Filing 2020.11.19 PPC Notice of Intent to Rely on Exhibits and Affidavits by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. re 21 Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding,,, (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED filed by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca N. Sullivan, David J. Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Chris Harvey)(McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

AFFIDAVIT re 31 Response in Opposition to Motion, Attorney Declaration of Amanda R. Callais by DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - SOS Notice 2020.11.09, # 2 Ex. 2 - The Hill 2020.11.11, # 3 Ex. 3 - SOS Press release 2020.11.13, # 4 Ex. 4 - OEB 2020.11.12, # 5 Ex. 5 - OEB 2020.05.01, # 6 Ex. 6 - SOS Press Release 2020.11.18, # 7 Ex. 7 - SEB Notice 2020.03.05, # 8 Ex. 8 - Official Election Results 2020.11.18, # 9 Ex. 9 - SOS Facebook Post 2020.11.15, # 10 Ex. 10 - Reuters 2020.11.11, # 11 Ex. 11 - Washington Post 2020.11.16, # 12 Ex. 12 - CBS News 2020.11.13, # 13 Ex. 13 - AJC 2020.10.19, # 14 Ex. 14 - AJC 2020.11.15, # 15 Ex. 15 - OEB 2020.11.13, # 16 Ex. 16 - Rodden Expert Report 2020.11.18)(Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

APPLICATION for Admission of Ezra Rosenberg Pro Hac Vice.by Helen Butler, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, Inc., Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Melvin Ivey, James Woodall. (Sells, Bryan) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 11/19/2020)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 25 APPLICATION for Admission of John Powers Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10391214). Attorney John Michael Powers added appearing on behalf of Georgia State Conference Of the NAACP, et al. (cdg) Modified on 11/19/2020 to correct party appearing on behalf of (cdg).

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Emily Brailey Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388481). Attorney Emily Rachel Brailey added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (cdg)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Amanda J. Beane Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388436).. Attorney Amanda J. Beane added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 10 APPLICATION for Admission of Amanda R. Callais Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388395).. Attorney Amanda R. Callais added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Marc Erik Elias Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10388354).. Attorney Marc E. Elias added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (nmb)

OPINION AND ORDER denying the 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 11/20/2020. (jed) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Emergency MOTION Preservation of Evidence and Inspection of Electronic Election/Voting Equipment and for Production of Original Ballots and Other Documents by L. Lin Wood, Jr. (Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

MOTION for Appeal under 1292(b) of Denial of TRO Motion with Brief In Support by L. Lin Wood, Jr. (Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance M. Elias (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

CERTIFICATE of Compliance E. Brailey (Sparks, Adam) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

MOTION to Dismiss with Brief In Support by Anh Le, Matthew Mashburn, Brad Raffensperger, Rebecca N. Sullivan, David J. Worley. (Attachments: # 1 Brief)(McGowan, Charlene) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

NOTICE by L. Lin Wood, Jr of Subpoena (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena)(Smith, Ray) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 54 Order by L. Lin Wood, Jr. Transcript Order Form due on 12/8/2020.(kac) (Entered: 11/24/2020)

ORDER granting 32 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ezra Rosenberg. Approved by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on November 24, 2020. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ash)

TRANSCRIPT of the Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Hearing Proceedings held on November 19, 2020, before Judge Steven D. Grimberg. Court Reporter/Transcriber Alicia B. Bagley. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. 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 12/15/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/22/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript) (kac) (Entered: 11/24/2020)

USCA Order GRANTING, IN PART, Emergency Motion for Expedited Review re: 66 Notice of Appeal filed by L. Lin Wood, Jr. Appellees must respond to Appellants initial brief by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Appellants reply brief, if any, must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 20-14418-RR. (kac) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

Submission of 1 Complaint, to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr. (rvb)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Susan Baker Manning for Georgia State Conference of the NAACP re: Appeal Record Certified. (kac)

MINUTE ORDER granting Howard Kleinhendler's 19 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by CRD at the direction of Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(usw)

Clerks Notation re 25 Certificate of Interested Persons. Reviewed and approved by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (usw)

MINUTE ORDER granting Julia Z. Haller's 24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by CRD at the direction of Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(usw)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 27 APPLICATION for Admission of Amanda R. Callais Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10432211).. Attorney Amanda R. Callais added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (nmb)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 29 APPLICATION for Admission of Marc E. Elias Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10432230).. Attorney Marc E. Elias added appearing on behalf of DCCC, DSCC, Democratic Party of Georgia, Inc. (nmb)

MINUTE ORDER granting Amanda J. Beane {26], Amanda R. Callais 27, Kevin J. Hamilton 28, Mark E. Elias 29, and Matthew Mertens's 30 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by CRD at the direction of Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(usw)

Submission of 20 Amended MOTION to Supplement 7 Supplemental MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to File Exhibit Q to Motion, Ramsland Affidavit, 22 MOTION to Intervene, 28 MOTION to Supplement 22 MOTION to Intervene with updated Butler declaration, to District Judge Steven D. Grimberg. (jed)

USCA Opinion received AFFIRMING re: 66 Notice of Appeal filed by L. Lin Wood, Jr. In accordance with FRAP 41(b), the USCA mandate will issue at a later date. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. USCA Case Number 20-14418-RR. (kac) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

Civil Case Terminated. (dmb)

Certified copy of MANDATE of USCA AFFIRMING the decision of the District Court 66 Notice of Appeal filed by L. Lin Wood, Jr. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 20-14418. (pjm) (Entered: 01/04/2021)