Reschenthaler et al v. Schmidt et al

1:24-cv-01671 | Pennsylvania Middle District Court

Interested in this case?

Request a Demo Track this case, and find millions of cases like it, let us show you how.
Division Harrisburg
Judge Honorable Christopher C. Conner
Filed Sept. 30, 2024
Terminated Oct. 29, 2024
Case Flags CLOSED, EMERG, and HBG
Nature of Suit 440 Civil Rights - Other
Cause 52:20301 Federal Responsibilities
Jury Demand None
Last Updated: 4 months ago Show Interactive Timeline
Filing Date # Docket Text
10/29/2024
  • Order
ORDER (Memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - it is hereby ORDERED that defendants' motion (Doc. 28) to dismiss is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' amended complaint (Doc. 23) is DISMISSED without further leave to amend. Plaintiffs' motion (Doc. 3) for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction is DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/29/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/29/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Robert J. Muise. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/29/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/29/2024
  • Motion to File BriefGranted
ORDER granting 93 Motion for Leave to File Amici Brief by Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Wisconsin Voter Alliance. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/29/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/29/2024
  • Motion to File BriefGranted
ORDER granting 86 Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/29/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/29/2024MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry). Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/29/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Robert Joseph Muise on behalf of Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Wisconsin Voter Alliance Attorney Robert Muise is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6799878.. (Muise, Robert) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
Amended MOTION for Leave to File Amici Brief by Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Wisconsin Voter Alliance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Amici Curiae Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Shaw, Andrea) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Michigan Fair Elections Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Proposed Order)(Shaw, Andrea) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion
Proposed Pretrial Order by AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION. (Zimolong, Walter) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Andrea L Shaw on behalf of Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Wisconsin Voter Alliance. (Shaw, Andrea) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024CERTIFICATE of of Concurrence by AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION re 86 MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae . (Zimolong, Walter) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Laura Stell. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/28/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised to file a proposed order and certificate of concurrence/non-concurrence for document 86. (mw) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Laura Marie Stell on behalf of AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION Attorney Laura Stell is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6799248.. (Stell, Laura) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) PROPOSED BRIEF)(Zimolong, Walter) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised to refile doc. 85 without the comment section of the document. The motion should also include a proposed order and certificate of concurrence/non-concurrence. (ibr) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/28/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) PROPOSED BRIEF)(Zimolong, Walter) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/23/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Lawrence Norden. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/23/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
10/23/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Lawrence Norden on behalf of U.S. Vote Foundation, American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Maria H Craig, Thomas Lipton, Ellen Lebelle, Ann Madden, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow Attorney Lawrence Norden is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6794443.. (Norden, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
10/22/2024
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER granting 74 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Alexandra Butler. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Corey Stoughton. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Danielle M. Lang. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Valencia Richardson. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Timothy J. Ford. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Justin Lam. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitions for special admission forms 72 and 73 updated. (ma) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner Alexandra G. Butler is advised to complete section three on page three of the pro hac vice petition. The completed document should be filed using the following event: Civil Events - Other Filings - Other Documents-Includes Social Security Transcript and Brief Events -- Document Filed. This event should be used to avoid being charged twice for the court fee. (ibr) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Petitioner Corey Stoughton is advised to complete section three on page three of the pro hac vice petition. The completed document should be filed using the following event: Civil Events - Other Filings - Other Documents-Includes Social Security Transcript and Brief Events -- Document Filed. This event should be used to avoid being charged twice for the court fee. (ibr) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/22/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Leah J. Tulin. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/22/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae in support of Defendants by Secure Families Initiative. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Spitzer, Margaret) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Alexandra G. Butler on behalf of Secure Families Initiative Attorney Alexandra Butler is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792404.. (Butler, Alexandra) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Corey Stoughton on behalf of Secure Families Initiative Attorney Corey Stoughton is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792402.. (Stoughton, Corey) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Danielle Marie Lang on behalf of Secure Families Initiative Attorney Danielle M. Lang is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792401.. (Lang, Danielle) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Valencia Richardson on behalf of Secure Families Initiative Attorney Valencia Richardson is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792398.. (Richardson, Valencia) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Timothy James Ford on behalf of Secure Families Initiative Attorney Timothy J. Ford is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792392., filed by on behalf of Secure Families Initiative.(Ford, Timothy) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Justin Lam on behalf of U.S. Vote Foundation, American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Maria H Craig, Thomas Lipton, Ellen Lebelle, Ann Madden, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow Attorney Justin Lam is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6792386.. (Lam, Justin) Modified on 10/22/2024 (ibr). (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret R. Spitzer on behalf of Secure Families Initiative (Spitzer, Margaret) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Leah Tulin on behalf of U.S. Vote Foundation, American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Maria H Craig, Thomas Lipton, Ellen Lebelle, Ann Madden, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow Attorney Leah J. Tulin is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6791833.. (Tulin, Leah) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Danielle Feuer. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/21/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Javed Yunus. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/21/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/21/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Stuart Sarnoff. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/21/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/18/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Javed S. Yunus on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle Attorney Javed Yunus is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6790740., filed by on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle.(Yunus, Javed) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024DOCKET ANNOTATION: Doc #59, Petition for Special Admission of Attorney Javed Yunus has been deleted from the docket sheet at the request of counsel. (jw) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Danielle Feuer on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle Attorney Danielle Feuer is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6790589., filed by on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle.(Feuer, Danielle) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Stuart M. Sarnoff on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle Attorney Stuart Sarnoff is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6790532., filed by on behalf of Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, U.S. Vote Foundation, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Teresa Morrow, Association of American Resident Overseas, American Citizens Abroad, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Daniel Morrow, Blue Star Families, Ellen Lebelle.(Sarnoff, Stuart) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER granting 55 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/18/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Richard L Armezzani on behalf of American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Ellen Lebelle, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow, U.S. Vote Foundation (Armezzani, Richard) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024
  • Motion to File Brief
MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae Nonpartisan Organizations and Impacted Overseas Voters in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction by American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Ellen Lebelle, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow, U.S. Vote Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) A - Amicus Brief, # 3 Appendix of Unpublished Opinions)(Gates, Timothy) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy E. Gates on behalf of American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Maria H Craig, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Ellen Lebelle, Thomas Lipton, Ann Madden, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow, U.S. Vote Foundation (Gates, Timothy) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Donna A. Walsh on behalf of U.S. Vote Foundation, American Citizens Abroad, Association of American Resident Overseas, Blue Star Families, Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas, Maria H Craig, Thomas Lipton, Ellen Lebelle, Ann Madden, Kristi Carroll-Lorin, Daniel Morrow, Teresa Morrow (Walsh, Donna) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/17/2024
  • Motion for Temporary Restraining Orderby Π
REPLY BRIEF re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, PA Fair Elections, Scott Perry, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Word Count Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
10/17/2024
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Π
BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 28 First MOTION to Dismiss filed by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, PA Fair Elections, Scott Perry, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Word Count Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
10/16/2024MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Jonathan Marks, Al Schmidt . (Howell, Thomas) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, PA Fair Elections, Scott Perry, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson Prehearing Memorandum. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Schuyler D. Atkins. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Ann E. Himes. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Nicholas Werle. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Kyle T. Edwards. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Christopher E. Babbitt. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Daniel S. Volchok. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Seth P. Waxman. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024VERBAL ORDER - Oral Argument set for 10/18/2024 MOVED TO 01:00 PM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 7A before Honorable Christopher C. Conner. (Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the order of the court or notice on the matter.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/16/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/16/2024MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Regarding October 18, 2024 Hearing. (Levine, Clifford) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Order
ORDER - it is hereby ORDERED that the evidentiary hearing scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, is CONVERTED into oral argument and will proceed based upon the existing record. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/15/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Schuyler D. Atkins on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Schuyler Atkins is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786296.. (Atkins, Schuyler) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Ann E. Himes on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Ann Himes is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786284.. (Himes, Ann) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Nicholas Werle on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Nicholas Werle is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786267.. (Werle, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Kyle T. Edwards on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Kyle Edwards is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786253.. (Edwards, Kyle) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Christopher Babbitt on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Christopher Babbitt is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786244.. (Babbitt, Christopher) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Daniel Volchok on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Daniel Volchok is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786230.. (Volchok, Daniel) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024
  • Motion
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Seth P. Waxman on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Attorney Seth Waxman is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6786215.. (Waxman, Seth) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024NOTICE of Appearance by David Russey on behalf of Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party (Russey, David) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/14/2024Letter from Erick G. Kaardal to Judge Conner. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/14/2024)
10/11/2024
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 28 First MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jonathan Marks, Al Schmidt. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Howell, Thomas) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024
  • Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Appendix)(Levine, Clifford) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
First MOTION to Dismiss by Al Schmidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Howell, Thomas) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/10/2024
  • Order
ORDER - it is hereby ORDERED that the DNC and PDP's motion (Doc. 14) to intervene is GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/10/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/10/2024)
10/9/2024
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/9/2024 (mw) (Entered: 10/09/2024)
10/9/2024
  • Motion to File Document
MOTION for Leave to File Combined Document by Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Levine, Clifford) (Entered: 10/09/2024)
10/8/2024
  • Motion to Interveneby Π
BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 14 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, PA Fair Elections, Scott Perry, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Word Count Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/08/2024)
10/7/2024
  • Complaintby Π
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Glenn Thompson, Mike Kelly, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Dan Meuser, Scott Perry, PA Fair Elections. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F, # 7 Exhibit(s) G, # 8 Exhibit(s) H, # 9 Exhibit(s) I, # 10 Exhibit(s) J, # 11 Exhibit(s) K, # 12 Exhibit(s) L, # 13 Exhibit(s) M)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/07/2024)
10/7/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole R DiTomo on behalf of Jonathan Marks, Al Schmidt. (DiTomo, Nicole) (Entered: 10/07/2024)
10/4/2024
  • Scheduling Order
SCHEDULING ORDER - it is hereby ORDERED that a hearing on plaintiffs; motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction shall commence on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom #7A. The parties' prehearing memoranda are due on or before Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Plaintiffs may file an amended complaint on or before Monday, October 7, 2024. Plaintiffs' response to the motion (Doc. 14) to intervene filed by proposed intervenors the Democratic National Committee and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is due no later than Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at noon. Any motions to dismiss must be filed along with supporting briefs by Friday, October 11, 2024, at noon. Briefs in opposition are due Thursday, October 17, 2024, at noon. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/4/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Paul Howell on behalf of All Defendants (Howell, Thomas) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Glenn Thompson, Mike Kelly, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Dan Meuser. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Glenn Thompson, Mike Kelly, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Dan Meuser. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Glenn Thompson, Mike Kelly, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Dan Meuser. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Fischer on behalf of All Defendants (Fischer, Michael) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/4/2024
  • Motion to Intervene
MOTION to Intervene by Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Levine, Clifford) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
10/3/2024SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Erick G. Kaardal. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/3/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/03/2024)
10/3/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson, Lloyd Smucker, Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser. Jonathan Marks served on 10/3/2024, answer due 10/24/2024. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/03/2024)
10/3/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson, Lloyd Smucker, Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser. Al Schmidt served on 10/3/2024, answer due 10/24/2024. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/03/2024)
10/2/2024
  • Motionby Π
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Erick G. Kaardal on behalf of Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson Attorney Erick Kaardal is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6774966.. (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2024)
10/2/2024
  • Order
ORDER - it is hereby ORDERED that plaintiffs shall immediately effect service of the complaint and summons, motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, supporting brief and exhibits, and this order on defendants' counsel and shall promptly provide the court with proof of service thereof. An on-the-record telephonic conference concerning plaintiffs' motion (Doc. 3) for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/2/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/02/2024)
10/2/2024NOTICE by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Proposed Order (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/02/2024)
10/2/2024
  • Order
ORDER Re: Case Assignment and Procedures. Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 10/2/2024. (mw) (Entered: 10/02/2024)
10/1/2024AFFIDAVIT in Support re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - 2018-HAVA-Matching-Directive, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Link to House Com. Meet. 9-14-22, # 3 Exhibit(s) C - Wood v. DoS 2022-04, # 4 Exhibit(s) D - PAFairElections 2023 Hearing and Order, # 5 Exhibit(s) E - 2023-Pennsylvania-Military-Overseas-Voters-Guidance-2.1, # 6 Exhibit(s) F - DOS Brief.6.28.24, # 7 Exhibit(s) G - FCPA, # 8 Exhibit(s) H - Ohio Form 12-K UOCAVA Ballot Instructions, # 9 Exhibit(s) I - GA Microsoft PowerPoint - UOCAVA Training 040122, # 10 Exhibit(s) J - MN SOS Power Point, # 11 Exhibit(s) K - Wash. Assoc. Churches v. Reed Stipulated Final Order & Jmnt.)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/01/2024)
10/1/2024
  • Motion for Temporary Restraining Orderby Π
BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Word Count Certificate)(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/01/2024)
10/1/2024NOTICE by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Notice of Hearing) (Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/01/2024)
10/1/2024
  • Motion for Temporary Restraining Orderby Π
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser, Guy Reschenthaler, Lloyd Smucker, Glenn Thompson.(Kaardal, Erick) (Entered: 10/01/2024)
10/1/2024Summons Issued as to Jonathan Marks, Al Schmidt and provided TO ATTORNEY ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s) in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Packet) (ea) (Entered: 10/01/2024)
9/30/2024
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Jonathan Marks, Al Schmidt (Filing fee $405, Receipt Number 6772641), filed by Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson, Lloyd Smucker, Mike Kelly, Dan Meuser. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Directive Concerning HAVA-Matching Driver's Licenses or SSN for Voter Registration Applications, # 3 Exhibit B - House Committee Meetings, # 4 Exhibit C - Final Report of the Office of General Counsel, # 5 Exhibit D - Final Determination, # 6 Exhibit E - Pennsylvania Military and Overseas Guidance, # 7 Exhibit F - Appeal from the Final Determination of the Office of General Counsel dated 11/21/2023., # 8 Exhibit G - Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request, # 9 Exhibit H - Instructions for Uniformed Services or Overseas Voters, # 10 Exhibit I - UOCAVA Ballot Issuing/Mailing, # 11 Exhibit J - UOCAVA Management Training Conference, # 12 Exhibit K - USDC Western District of Washington, Final Order and Judgment) (ea) (Entered: 10/01/2024)