Iowa Voter Alliance et al v. Black Hawk County et al
| Iowa Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Leonard T Strand |
| Case #: | 6:20-cv-02078 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:15483 Help America Vote Act |
| Case Filed: | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Terminated: | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Mar 30, 2021 3:41 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Black Hawk County
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Defendant
Scott County
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Plaintiff
Michael C Angelos
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Plaintiff
Diane L Holst
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Plaintiff
Iowa Voter Alliance
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Plaintiff
Todd Obadal
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GPO
Oct 20 2020
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 10/20/2020. (skm) |
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GPO
Jan 27 2021
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant's 31 Amended Motion to Dismiss and this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of Court shall close this case. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 1/27/2021. (jjh) |
| 1. | Black Hawk, Scott County Auditors facing federal lawsuit from conservative group (kwwl.com) |
| Submitted Mon 10/19/2020 | |
| Docket last updated: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM CST |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | ||
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order
Judgment
Wed 01/27 3:20 PM
JUDGMENT in favor of Black Hawk County, Scott County against Iowa Voter Alliance, Diane L Holst, Michael C Angelos, Todd Obadal. Signed by Clerk on 1/27/2021. (jjh) |
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss
Wed 01/27 3:13 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant's31 Amended Motion to Dismiss and this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of Court shall close this case. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 1/27/2021. (jjh) |
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| Monday, January 25, 2021 | ||
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order
Trial Management Order
Mon 01/25 4:07 PM
TRIAL Management Order: Witness and exhibit lists exchanged by parties (but not filed) at least 21 days before FPTC. Exhibits marked. Jury Instructions 3 days before FPTC. Motions in limine 21 days before FPTC. Jury Trial set for 4/11/2022 at 09:00 AM in Cedar Rapids before Chief Judge Leonard T Strand. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/29/2022 at 03:00 PM by Telephone before Chief Judge Leonard T Strand. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/26/2022. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 1/25/2021. (jjh) |
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| Thursday, January 14, 2021 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan
Thu 01/14 4:10 PM
SCHEDULING Order and Discovery Plan: Initial Disclosures due date of 2/1/2021 but not filed with the court. Add Parties Deadline due by 3/31/2021. Amended Pleadings due by 3/31/2021. Discovery due by 8/31/2021. Motions due by 9/30/2021. Trial Ready Deadline 4/1/2022. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 1/14/2021. (jjh) |
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minutes
Scheduling Conference
Thu 01/14 4:08 PM
MINUTE Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney: Scheduling Conference held on 1/14/2021. (Official Court Record: FTR Gold) (jjh) |
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| Monday, January 11, 2021 | ||
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order
Hearings (Setting/Resetting)
Mon 01/11 11:15 AM
** TEXT ORDER ONLY ** Setting Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 1/14/2021 at 2:00 PM (Telephonic Hearing - please use dial-in hearing instructions) before Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney. The hearing will take place using the Court's conference bridge. The parties shall access the hearing by: (1) calling 877-336-1831, (2) enter access code 3495185 #, (3) press # to enter as a participant, (4) enter security code 1831 #. The call will become active upon the host (the Court) entering the conference bridge. Signed by United States Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 01/11/2021. (Gollhofer, Jami) |
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motion
Proposed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan
Mon 01/11 9:23 AM
PROPOSED Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan by Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Fahnlander, Vincent) Modified event as attorneys used incorrect event when filing on 1/11/2021 (mmc) |
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| Tuesday, January 05, 2021 | ||
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misc
Disclosure Statement LR 7.1
Tue 01/05 3:59 PM
PURSUANT to Local Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement Plaintiffs' Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by Iowa Voter Alliance (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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| Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | ||
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respm
Brief in Support of Motion
Wed 12/16 4:31 PM
BRIEF in Support re31 RENEWED MOTION to Dismiss filed by Black Hawk County. (Graham, Katie) |
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2020 | ||
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respm
Resistance to Motion
Wed 12/09 7:35 PM
RESISTANCE to Motion re31 RENEWED MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal. (Kaardal, Erick) |
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| Tuesday, December 01, 2020 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion to Stay
Tue 12/01 11:31 AM
ORDER denying as moot26 Motion to Dismiss;29 Motion to Stay. The31 renewed motion to dismiss remains pending and shall be briefed in accordance with the applicable rules of procedure. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 12/1/2020. (mmc) |
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | ||
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respm
Joinder in Motion
Wed 11/25 2:12 PM
JOINDER in Motion re26 MOTION to Dismiss ,29 MOTION to Stay re26 MOTION to Dismiss Due to Filing of Amended Complaint ,31 RENEWED MOTION to Dismiss filed by Scott County. (Cusack, Robert) |
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 11/25 1:48 PM
RENEWED MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Black Hawk County Responses due by 12/9/2020 (Graham, Katie) |
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Brief
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respm
Resistance to Motion
Wed 11/25 1:37 PM
RESISTANCE to Motion re29 MOTION to Stay re26 MOTION to Dismiss Due to Filing of Amended Complaint filed by Black Hawk County. (Graham, Katie) |
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | ||
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motion
Stay
Wed 11/11 6:06 PM
MOTION to Stay re26 MOTION to Dismiss Due to Filing of Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Kaardal, Erick) |
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cmp
Amended Complaint
Wed 11/11 5:32 PM
AMENDED Complaint With Jury Demand Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants, filed by Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal, Diane L Holst, Michael C Angelos. (Kaardal, Erick) |
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | ||
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respm
Joinder in Motion
Wed 10/28 4:28 PM
JOINDER in Motion re26 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Scott County. (Cusack, Robert) |
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 10/28 4:16 PM
MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Black Hawk County Responses due by 11/12/2020 (Graham, Katie) |
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Brief,
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Exhibit H,
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Exhibit I
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| Friday, October 23, 2020 | ||
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notice
Notice of Filing of Electronic Transcript
Fri 10/23 1:52 PM
NOTICE of Filing of Electronic Transcript: Administrative Order attached: Please read for instructions for actions parties/counsel may be required to take re24 Transcript of Hearing on Temporary Restraining Order. (pac) |
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Transcript/Official Shorthand Notes
Fri 10/23 1:50 PM
NOTICE of Filing of Official Transcript of Hearing on Temporary Restraining Order held on 10/20/2020, before Chief Judge Leonard T Strand. Court Reporter Shelly Semmler, Telephone number 712-233-3846. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter, the Clerk of Court's office, or PACER. Redaction Request due 11/13/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/23/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/21/2021. (pac) |
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for TRO
Tue 10/20 3:20 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying6 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 10/20/2020. (skm) |
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Supplement/Addendum
Tue 10/20 1:08 PM
SUPPLEMENT/ADDENDUM17 Reply Brief,, Brief in Opposition of Motion, by Black Hawk County (Graham, Katie) |
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Exhibit G
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minutes
Motion Hearing
Tue 10/20 11:28 AM
MINUTE Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Leonard T Strand: Motion Hearing held on 10/20/2020 re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Michael C Angelos, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal, Diane L Holst. Ruling reserved. Order to follow. (Official Court Record: Shelly Semmler) (jag) |
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| Monday, October 19, 2020 | ||
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Supplement/Addendum
Mon 10/19 4:57 PM
SUPPLEMENT/ADDENDUM17 Reply Brief,, Brief in Opposition of Motion, by Black Hawk County (Graham, Katie) |
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Exhibit
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| Friday, October 16, 2020 | ||
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Supplement/Addendum
Fri 10/16 4:56 PM
SUPPLEMENT/ADDENDUM17 Reply Brief,, Brief in Opposition of Motion, by Black Hawk County (Graham, Katie) |
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Exhibit E
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| Thursday, October 15, 2020 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 10/15 2:59 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Lee Cusack on behalf of Scott County. (Cusack, Robert) |
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respm
Reply Brief Brief in Opposition of Motion
Thu 10/15 2:41 PM
REPLY BRIEF to re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , BRIEF in Opposition re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Black Hawk County. (Graham, Katie) |
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Exhibit A Affidavit of Grant Veeder and Exhibits 1-4,
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Exhibit B Declaration of Katie Graham and Exhibits 1-5,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D
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Resistance to Motion
Thu 10/15 2:11 PM
RESISTANCE to Motion re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Scott County. (Cusack, Robert) |
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Brief,
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Affidavit,
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Exhibit,
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Exhibit
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 10/15 2:04 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Randall D Armentrout on behalf of Black Hawk County. (Armentrout, Randall) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 10/15 10:40 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Katie Lynn Graham on behalf of Black Hawk County. (Graham, Katie) |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2020 | ||
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order
Pro Hac Vice
Tue 10/13 9:35 AM
TEXT ORDER - This matter is before the court on the9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Erick G. Kaardal on behalf of Plaintiffs Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, and Todd Obadal. Upon a review of the Motion and the Certificate of Good Standing, the court finds the Motion should be granted. Signed by Clerk on 10/13/2020. (mmc) |
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| Monday, October 12, 2020 | ||
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Affidavit
Mon 10/12 5:18 PM
AFFIDAVIT re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Second Declaration of Vincent J. Fahnlander by Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Exhibit H,
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Exhibit I,
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Exhibit J
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| Friday, October 09, 2020 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Fri 10/09 4:08 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal, Diane L Holst, Michael C Angelos. Black Hawk County served on 10/7/2020, answer due 10/28/2020; Scott County served on 10/7/2020, answer due 10/28/2020. (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 10/09 4:06 PM
NOTICE by Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal re7 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,,, Set Deadlines,, Report of Notice (Proof of Service) (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Exhibit 1,
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Exhibit 2
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 10/09 12:32 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Erick G. Kaardal ( Pro Hac Vice Fee $ 100 receipt number AIANDC-3303641) by Plaintiffs Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Good Standing
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| Wednesday, October 07, 2020 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 10/07 2:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Vincent J Fahnlander on behalf of Iowa Voter Alliance. Withdrawal of Vincent J Fahnlander. (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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order
Motion (Setting Hearing) ~Util - Set Deadlines
Wed 10/07 10:42 AM
ORDER re6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order: Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 10/20/2020 09:30 AM before Chief Judge Leonard T Strand (see text of Order for conference instructions). Plaintiffs are responsible for providing notice of this action, the pending motion and this order to defendants as quickly as possible, whether through formal service or otherwise. On or before October 10, 2020, plaintiffs shall file a report describing the steps they have taken to comply with this notice requirement. Defendants shall file a response to the motion for temporary restraining order no later than October 15, 2020. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 10/7/2020. (skm) |
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2020 | ||
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motion
Temporary Restraining Order
Tue 10/06 7:09 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Notice of Hearing,
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Brief,
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Declaration of Vincent J. Fahnlander,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C (part 1),
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Exhibit C (part 2),
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G,
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Text of Proposed Order
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| Monday, October 05, 2020 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 10/05 1:58 PM
ORDER granting4 Motion for Reassignment of case to District Court Judge. This case will be reassigned to a District Court Judge. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 10/5/2020. (kms) |
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utility
Case Reassigned
Mon 10/05 2:14 PM
Case Reassigned to Chief Judge Leonard T Strand and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney. Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney no longer assigned as presider to the case. (kms) |
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| Friday, October 02, 2020 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 10/02 8:14 PM
MOTION for Reassignment re2 Notice MJ Case Assignment by Plaintiffs Michael C Angelos, Diane L Holst, Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Brief,
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Text of Proposed Order
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 10/02 9:27 AM
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. ****PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF SUMMONS FOR EACH DEFENDANT AND FILL IN REMAINING INFORMATION**** (mmc) |
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New Civil Case Packet
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notice
Notice - MJ Case Assignment
Fri 10/02 9:26 AM
NOTICE of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge. Check Status Deadline due by 11/2/2020. (mmc) |
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Fri 10/02 9:16 AM
Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. Conflicts checked; none found. (mmc) |
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| Thursday, October 01, 2020 | ||
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cmp
Complaint (SchedRpt)
Thu 10/01 11:09 PM
COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Black Hawk County, Scott County ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number AIANDC-3297696.), filed by Iowa Voter Alliance, Todd Obadal, Diane L Holst, Michael C Angelos. Scheduling Report due by 12/30/2020 (Fahnlander, Vincent) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B
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