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Swenson v. Bostelmann

Case Information

Date Filed: May 18, 2020
State: Wisconsin
Issue: Improper Election Administration
Current Court: U.S. District Court District for the Western District of Wisconsin (Case 3:20-cv-00459)

Issue:

Plaintiffs are suing to obtain an order requiring Defendants to administer impending elections in a manner that will not, as Plaintiffs contend the state did in April, violate eligible voters’ federally protected rights to participate in those elections.

Status:

Motion for Preliminary Injunction 6/24/20.

U.S. District of Western District of Wisconsin Court Documents

Complaint And Prayer For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief

(5/18/20)

JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet

(5/18/20)

Summons Bostelmann

(5/18/20)

Summons Glancey

(5/18/20)

(5/18/20)

Summons Knudson

(5/18/20)

Summons Spindell

(5/18/20)

Summons Thomsen

(5/18/20)

(5/18/20)

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

(6/8/20)

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

(6/8/20)

Proposed Answer By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(6/8/20)

Answer By Defendants Marge Bostelmann, Julie M. Glancey, Anne S. Jacobs, Dean Knudson, Robert F. Spindell, Jr., Mark L. Thomsen, Meagan Wolfe

(6/8/20)

Unopposed Motion To Intervene By Intervenor Defendant The Wisconsin Legislature

(6/8/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion To Intervene By Intervenor Defendant The Wisconsin Legislature

(6/8/20)

Proposed Motion To Dismiss By Intervenor Defendant The Wisconsin Legislature

(6/8/20)

Proposed Brief In Support Of Motion To Dismiss By Intervenor Defendant The Wisconsin Legislature

(6/8/20)

Brief In Opposition By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion To Intervene Filed By Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin

(6/15/20)

Declaration Of Rachel E. Goodman In Support Of Plaintiffs' Opposition

(6/15/20)

Exhibit Ex. A To Declaration Of Rachel E. Goodman

(6/15/20)

Declaration Of Rachel E. Goodman Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion To Intervene

(6/16/20)

Exhibit A -- Email from Rachel E. Goodman to Cameron Norris

(6/16/20)

Brief In Reply By Intervenor Defendants Republican National Committee, Republican Party Of Wisconsin In Support Of Motion To Intervene

(6/19/20)

Amended Complaint And Prayer For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief Against All Defendants, Filed By All Plaintiffs

(6/23/20)

Order Granting And Motions To Intervene

(6/23/20)

Motion For Preliminary Injunction By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(6/24/20)

Brief In Support Of Motion For Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(6/24/20)

Proposed Findings Of Fact Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(6/24/20)

Expert Report Of Dr. Patrick Remington By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(6/25/20)

Appendix A: Sources Considered

(6/25/20)

Appendix B: Curriculum Vitae - Patrick L. Remington, MD, MPH

(6/25/20)

Expert Report Of Kevin J. Kennedy By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(6/25/20)

Appendix A: Kevin J. Kennedy CV

(6/25/20)

Appendix B: Overview Of Voting In Wisconsin

(6/25/20)

Appendix C: Sources Considered

(6/25/20)

Expert Report Of Anthony Fowler, Ph.D. By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson

(6/25/20)

Appendix A - Curriculum Vitae

(6/25/20)

Appendix B - Sources Considered

(6/25/20)

Declaration Of Jill Swenson Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(6/25/20)

Declaration Of Melody McCurtis Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion for Preliminary Injunction

(6/25/20)

Declaration Of Maria Nelson Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(6/25/20)

Declaration Of Angela Lang Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(6/25/20)

Declaration Of Kristin Kerschensteiner Filed By Plaintiffs Black Leaders Organizing For Communities, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Melody McCurtis, Maria Nelson, Jill Swenson re: Motion For Preliminary Injunction

(6/25/20)

Notice By Intervenor Defendant The Wisconsin Legislature Regarding Response To Amended Complaint

(6/26/20)

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)

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)

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)

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