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Gear v. Knudson

Case Information

Date Filed: March 26, 2020
State: Wisconsin
Issue: Improper Election Administration
Current Court: U.S. District Court District for the Western District of Wisconsin (Case 20-cv-00278)

Issue:

Plaintiffs challenge how the state of Wisconsin administers its elections, alleging that current procedures disenfranchise Wisconsin voters in violation of their constitutional rights.

Status:

Reply Briefs filed in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and in opposition to the Defendants' Motion to Dimiss 7/31/20. This case has been consolidated with DNC v. Bostelmann and Edwards v. Vos. All updates will be uploaded to the DNC v. Bostelmann page.

U.S. District For The Western Discrict Of Wisconsin Court Documents

(3/26/20)

Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(3/28/20)

Declaration Of Sylvia Gear Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Declaration Of Patricia Ginter Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Declaration Of Malekeh Hakami Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Declaration Of Claire Whelan Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Declaration Of Marlene Ott Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For TRO

(3/28/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For TRO, And Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(3/28/20)

Order Consolidating Case nos. 20-cv-249, 20-cv-278 And 20-cv-284

(3/28/20)

Motion To Intervene By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(3/29/20)

Motion For Motion Of Wisconsin Legislature For Leave To File As Amicus Curiae Combined Amicus Brief In Opposition To The Democratic Party Plaintiffs' Motion For A Preliminary Injunction And Reconsideration Of The Court's Ruling On the By-Mail Absentee Deadline And Documentation Requirements, And The Gear Plaintiffs' Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(3/30/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature re Motion For Miscellaneous Relief, Filed By Wisconsin State Legislature Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Filed By Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin Associated Cases

(3/30/20)

Brief In Opposition By Amicus Honest Elections Project re Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Filed By Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin Associated Cases

(3/30/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(3/30/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File By Amicus City Of Milwaukee

(3/30/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Amicus Curiae Brief By Amicus City Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

(3/30/20)

Declaration Of Neil Albrecht In Support Of City Of Milwaukee's Amicus Curiae Brief Associated Cases

(3/30/20)

Response re: Order,Responsive Brief On Behalf Of Amicus Curiae City Of Madison By Amicus City Of Madison, Wisconsin

(3/30/20)

Supplemental Declaration Of Cecilia Aguilera Filed By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re Motion For TRO

(3/30/20)

Exhibit W - WEC Memorandum "Absentee Witness Signature Requirement Guidance"

(3/30/20)

Declaration of Meagan Wolfe re Motion for Preliminary Injunction

(3/30/20)

Exhibit A - Uniform Instructions For Wisconsin Absentee Voters

(3/30/20)

Exhibit B - Letter From Governor Tony Evers

(3/30/20)

Exhibit C - Notice: COVID-19 Supplies And Spending Authority

(3/30/20)

Exhibit D - Notice: Absentee Witness Signature Requirement

(3/30/20)

Exhibit E - Election Day Checklist for Polling Places

(3/30/20)

Exhibit F - Poll Worker Procedures for April 7, 2020

(3/30/20)

Brief In Reply By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(3/30/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(3/30/20)

Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(3/30/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Amicus Curiae Brief By Amicus Parties City Of Green Bay, City Of Green Bay, City Of Green Bay Associated Cases

(3/30/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Amicus Brief By Amicus Parties City Of Racine

(3/31/20)

Declaration Of Bowersox

(3/31/20)

Declaration Of Coolidge

(3/31/20)

Declaration Of Mason

(3/31/20)

Brief In Opposition By Amicus Parties Washington County, Wisconsin Counties Association re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Appendix of County Ordinances

(3/31/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re Motion For TRO

(//20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: TRO

(3/31/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion To Intervene Or For Leave To File An Amicus Brief By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature Associated Cases

(3/31/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Proposed Motion To Dismiss Or As Amicus Curiae By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(3/31/20)

Declaration Of Misha Tseytlin Filed By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature re: Motion For Leave To File

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Absentee Ballot Report - April 7, 2020 Spring Election

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Press Release

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Open Secrets, WI Party Transfers 2020 Cycle

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Schmidt Article

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Kenneally Article

(3/31/20)

Exhibit WEC List of Candidates on Ballot by Election

(3/31/20)

Exhibit List of Wisconsin Counties

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Wisconsin Supreme Court Order Mar. 31, 2020

(3/31/20)

Exhibit Emilee Fannon Twitter Post

(3/31/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion To Intervene Renewed Motion In DNC & Motion In Gear By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(3/31/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Proposed Motion To Dismiss By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(3/31/20)

Brief In Opposition By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Third Declaration Of Meagan Wolfe filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans In Support Of Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Exhibit 1 - Complaint In Florida Democratic Party v. Scott

(3/31/20)

Exhibit 2 - Complaint In Georgia Coalition For The Peoples' Agenda, Inc. v. Deal

(3/31/20)

Motion To Supplement Brief Addressing Remedies By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera. Motions Referred To Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker

(3/31/20)

Supplemental Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera In Support Of Motion For TRO

(3/31/20)

Order Denying (118, 137) Renewed Motions To Intervene But Granting Motion To File Amicus Brief

(4/1/20)

Order Granting In Part And Denying In Part Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(4/2/20)

Preliminary Injunction

(4/2/20)

Notice Of Appeal By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin As To Order On Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(4/2/20)

Notice Of Appeal By Intervenor Parties Wisconsin State Legislature, Wisconsin State Legislature, Wisconsin State Legislature As Order On Preliminary Injunction

(4/2/20)

Docketing Statement

(4/2/20)

Exhibit Opinion And Order Denying Intervention

(4/2/20)

Exhibit Opinion And Order Denying Renewed Intervention And Intervention

(4/2/20)

Exhibit Opinion And Order Granting In Part Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(4/2/20)

Exhibit Preliminary Injunction Order

(4/2/20)

Order For Amended Preliminary Injunction

(4/3/20)

Notice Of Appeal By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature As To Order

(4/3/20)

Docketing Statement

(4/3/20)

Amended Preliminary Injunction Order

(4/3/20)

Notice Of Appeal By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(4/3/20)

Motion To Intervene Renewed Motions & Request For Immediate Relief By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(4/5/20)

Order From USCA Denying Stay

(4/6/20)

Motion To Dismiss Amended Complaint By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature

(4/16/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature re Motion To Leave

(5/11/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion To Leave

(5/11/20)

Brief In Reply By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature In Support Of Motion to Dismiss

(5/18/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Leave To File, Second Amended Complaint By Plaintiffs Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin

(5/18/20)

Motion To Voluntarily Dismiss Pursuant To Rule 41(a)(2) FRCIVP With Costs, And With Plaintiffs Retaining The Right To Seek Attorneys' Fees And Non-Taxable Expenses By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera

(//20)

Motion To Dismiss By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe

(5/26/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion To Dismiss By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe

(5/26/20)

Brief In Opposition By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe re: Motion To Voluntarily Dismiss

(5/28/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature re: Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss

(5/28/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion To Voluntarily Dismiss

(5/28/20)

Motion For Leave To File Reply Brief On Its Rule 41(a)(2) Motion To Dismiss By Plaintiffs League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera

(5/29/20)

Motion To Amend Complaint, By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(5/29/20)

Exhibit A - Proposed First Amended Complaint

(5/29/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Wisconsin State Legislature re: Motion For Leave To File

(6/3/20)

USCA Order Dismissing Appeal As Moot

(6/5/20)

(6/5/20)

Brief In Opposition By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion To Dismiss Filed By Dean Knudson, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Mark L. Thomsen, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Meagan Wolfe, Ann S. Jacobs, Motion To Dismiss

(6/18/20)

Joint Stipulation For Pending Motions Regarding Gear Plaintiffs' Complaint And First Amended Complaint By Plaintiffs Sylvia Gear, Patricia Ginter, Malekeh K. Hakami, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(6/26/20)

Exhibit A - Proposed First Amended Complaint

(6/26/20)

Exhibit B - Redline Version Of Proposed First Amended Complaint

(6/26/20)

First Amended Complaint

(6/29/20)

Brief In Reply By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Meagan Wolfe In Support Of Motion To Dismiss

(7/2/20)

Brief In Reply By Defendants Scott Fitzgerald, Robin Vos, Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate In Support Of Motion To Dismiss

(7/2/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Attorney Fees, By Plaintiffs

(7/2/20)

Motion For Attorney Fees By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera

(7/2/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Attorney Fees, By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Lester A Pines Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls To The Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Exhibit A - Billing

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Douglas Poland Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls to the Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Exhibit A - Billing

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Richard Saks Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls to the Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Exhibit A - Billing

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Jeff Scott Olson Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls to the Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Walter F Kelly Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls to the Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Exhibit A - CV)

(7/2/20)

Declaration Of Beth Kushner Filed By Plaintiffs American Federation Of Teachers Local, 212, AFL-CIO, Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Greg Lewis, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, Souls to the Polls, Voces De La Frontera re: Motion For Attorney Fees

(7/2/20)

Motion For Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin

(7/8/20)

Motion For Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Bonibet Bahr Olsan, Diane Fergot, Gary Fergot, Sylvia Gear, Gregg Jozwik, Sheila Jozwik, Katherine Kohlbeck, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(7/8/20)

Motion For Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Jean Ackerman, Catherine Cooper, Charles Dennert, Chrystal Edwards, Terron Edwards, Jan Graveline, Todd Graveline, Kileigh Hannah, John Jacobson, William Laske, Katie Rowe, Kristopher Rowe, Angela West, Douglas West

(7/8/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction, (Renewed) By Plaintiffs Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin

(7/8/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction, By Plaintiffs Bonibet Bahr Olsan, Diane Fergot, Gary Fergot, Sylvia Gear, Gregg Jozwik, Sheila Jozwik, Katherine Kohlbeck, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans

(7/8/20)

Emergency Motion For Hearing On Discovery Issues By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe

(7/10/20)

Exhibit Democratic National Committee And Democratic Party Of WI Requests To WEC Defendants

(7/10/20)

Exhibit Swenson Plaintiffs' Requests To WEC Defendants

(7/10/20)

Exhibit Edwards Plaintiffs' Discovery Requests To WEC Defendants

(7/10/20)

Exhibit Gear Plaintiffs' Requests To WEC Defendants

(7/10/20)

Brief In Opposition By Plaintiffs Bonibet Bahr Olsan, Diane Fergot, Gary Fergot, Sylvia Gear, Gregg Jozwik, Sheila Jozwik, Katherine Kohlbeck, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans re: Motion For Hearing

(7/12/20)

Ex. A - Gear Plaintiffs' Revised First Set Of Requests For Production To The WEC Defendants

(7/12/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Jean Ackerman, Catherine Cooper, Charles Dennert, Chrystal Edwards, Terron Edwards, Jan Graveline, Todd Graveline, Kileigh Hannah, John Jacobson, William Laske, Katie Rowe, Kristopher Rowe, Angela West, Douglas West In Support Of Motion For Hearing

(7/12/20)

Stipulation For Swenson Discovery Dispute By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(7/13/20)

Order Granting Stipulation For Swenson Discovery Dispute By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(7/13/20)

Notice By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe Answer To Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

(7/14/20)

Notice Of Supplemental Authority By Plaintiffs Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin

(7/16/20)

Exhibit A - USPS Timeliness Of Ballot Mail Report

(7/16/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Meagan Wolfe re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/20/20)

Second Deposition Of Meagan Wolfe Taken On 07/16/2020

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/20/20)

Deposition Of Dr. Megan Murray Taken On 07/16/2020

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/20/20)

Notice By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe Defendants' Answer To Gear, et al. v. Bostelmann, et al. Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/20/20)

Brief In Opposition By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction In Multiple Cases

(7/20/20)

Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Ann S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr, Mark L. Thomsen, Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe re: Motions for Preliminary Injunction

(7/20/20)

Notice By Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature Intervenor Defendant's Motion To Dismiss Gear v. Knudson, Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

(7/20/20)

Notice By Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature Intervenor Defendant's Motion To Dismiss Swenson v. Bostelmann, Case No. 20-cv-459, Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Joint Response To DNC Plaintiffs

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction Joint Response To Swenson Plaintiffs Associated Cases

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin, Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Joint Response To Gear Plaintiffs Associated Cases

(7/20/20)

Response To Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Defendants Scott Fitzgerald, Robin Vos, Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate, Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Joint Response To Edwards Plaintiffs Associated Cases

(7/20/20)

Brief In Opposition By Defendants Scott Fitzgerald, Robin Vos, Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate, Intervenor Wisconsin Legislature re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Filed By Plaintiffs

(7/20/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Filed By Plaintiffs

(7/20/20)

Stipulation Of Dismissal As To Plaintiffs Catherine Cooper And Charles Dennert Associated Cases

(7/24/20)

Emergency Motion To Compel Production Of Documents And A Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Against Intervening Defendants Republican National Committee And Republican Party Of Wisconsin By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(7/26/20)

Declaration Of Jonathan Manes Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re Motion to Compel

(7/26/20)

Brief In Opposition By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin re Motion to Compel

(7/27/20)

Supplemental Declaration Of Jonathan Manes Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re Motion To Compel

(7/27/20)

Exhibit 1 - Documents Disclosed By Defendant WEC Concerning RPW

(7/27/20)

Exhibit 2 - Documents Disclosed By Defendant WEC Concerning RPW

(7/27/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction And In Opposition To Motion To Dismiss By Intervenor-Defendants

(7/31/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party Of Wisconsin In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/31/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Jean Ackerman, Catherine Cooper, Charles Dennert, Chrystal Edwards, Terron Edwards, Jan Graveline, Todd Graveline, Kileigh Hannah, John Jacobson, William Laske, Katie Rowe, Kristopher Rowe, Angela West, Douglas West In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(7/31/20)

Brief In Reply By Plaintiffs Bonibet Bahr Olsan, Diane Fergot, Gary Fergot, Sylvia Gear, Gregg Jozwik, Sheila Jozwik, Katherine Kohlbeck, League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin, Claire Whelan, Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction, And Brief In Opposition To Intervenor-Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Associated Cases

(7/31/20)

Circuit Court Documents

Emergency Motion Filed By Appellants Republican National Committee And Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(4/2/20)

Filed Certificate Of Compliance For Emergency Motion By Appellants Republican National Committee And Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(4/2/20)

Filed Request To Be Heard By Appellees Democratic National Committee And Democratic Party Of Wisconsin

(4/3/20)

Submitted Appellee Brief By Douglas M. Poland For Appellee Sylvia Gear

(4/3/20)

Filed Response In Opposition By Appellees Greg Lewis And Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council

(4/3/20)

Filed Response In Opposition By Appellees Democratic Party Of Wisconsin And Democratic National Committee

(4/3/20)

Filed Reply By Appellant Wisconsin State Legislature To In Support Of Emergency Motion To Stay The Preliminary Injunction And For An Administrative Stay

(4/3/20)

Order re: 1. Wisconsin Legislature's Emergency Motion To Stay The Preliminary Injunction And For An Administrative Stay. 2. Emergency Motion Of Republican National Committee And Republican Party Of Wisconsin For Administrative Stay And Stay Pending Appeal

(4/3/20)

Supreme Court Opinion Received Regarding Supreme Court Case

(4/6/20)

Order: The Court, On Its Own Motion, Orders These Appeals Consolidated For All Further Proceedings

(4/8/20)

Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet By Appellant Wisconsin State Legislature

(4/14/20)

Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet By Appellants Republican National Committee And Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(4/14/20)

Order: The Parties File A Joint Status Report By May 11, 2020, Addressing Whether These Appeals Are Moot. It Is Further Ordered That Briefing Is Suspended Pending Further Court Order

(4/20/20)

Order re: Joint Status Report. These Appeals Are Dismissed As Moot

(5/14/20)

Supreme Court Documents

Emergency Application For Stay

(4/6/20)

DNC And Wisconsin Democratic Party's Motion To Deny Appeal

(4/6/20)

Reply In Support Of Emergency Application For Stay

(4/6/20)

Supreme Court Opinion

(4/6/20)

Commentary

Edward B. Foley

Gerrymandering as Viewpoint Discrimination: A "Functional Equivalence" Test

Edward B. Foley

A First Amendment test for identifying when a map is functionally equivalent to a facially discriminatory statute.

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In the News

Daniel P. Tokaji

This is why US election ballots routinely go missing

Professor Dan Tokaji was quoted in USA Today about the prevalence of missing election ballots.

"Most of the time, it just goes unreported because it doesn't affect the result," Tokaji said.

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Info & Analysis

Supreme Court Finds Partisan Gerrymandering Claims to be Non-Justiciable Political Questions

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion on Thursday determining that claims of partisan gerrymandering are political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts. The opinion resolved disputes originating in North Carolina and Maryland, in the cases of Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek.

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