United Sovereign Americans, Inc. et al v. Griswold et al

Colorado District Court
Judge:Regina M Rodriguez
Case #: 1:24-cv-02499
Nature of Suit441 Civil Rights - Voting
Cause28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Case Filed:Sep 10, 2024
Last checked: Saturday Oct 26, 2024 5:15 AM MDT
Petitioner
Ramey Johnson
Represented By
John Stuart Zakhem
Jackson Kelly PLLC
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Petitioner
Michael Cahoon
Represented By
John Stuart Zakhem
Jackson Kelly PLLC
contact info
Petitioner
United Sovereign Americans, Inc.
Represented By
John Stuart Zakhem
Jackson Kelly PLLC
contact info
Respondent
Merrick Garland
Respondent
Jenna Griswold
Respondent
Phil Weiser
Respondent
United States Department of Justice, The


Docket last updated: 12 hours ago
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
33 33 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond Tue 12/17 9:18 AM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Susan Prose on 12/17/2024, granting the31 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Jenna Griswold and Phil Weiser's answer or other response to the complaint is due 2/3/2025. In light of this extension, the Telephonic Status Conference is VACATED and RESET to 3/5/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. The parties shall attend by calling 571-353-2301, Guest meeting ID- 868150043. All attendees shall please mute their phone when not speaking and not use speaker phone. Text Only Entry (sbplc1)
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Monday, December 16, 2024
32 32 order Order Referring Motion Mon 12/16 4:34 PM
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 31 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re1 Complaint,, filed by Phil Weiser, Jenna Griswold. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/16/2024. Text Only Entry (rmrja)
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31 31 motion Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond Mon 12/16 4:31 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re1 Complaint,, by Respondents Jenna Griswold, Phil Weiser.(Kraemer, Talia)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
30 30 order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Tue 12/10 1:41 PM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Susan B. Prose. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/10/2024. Text Only Entry (rmrja)
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29 29 1 pgs misc Memorandum Returning Case Tue 12/10 10:33 AM
MEMORANDUM RETURNING CASE. Case returned to Judge Regina M. Rodriguez and drawn to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose for all further proceedings. All future pleading shall be designated 24-cv-02499-RMR . Judge Robert E. Blackburn is no longer assigned to case. (norlin, )
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Friday, December 06, 2024
28 28 misc Letter Reassigning Case Fri 12/06 3:13 PM
CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to26 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Case randomly reassigned to Judge Robert E. Blackburn and drawn to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. All parties do not consent. All future pleadings should be designated as 24-cv-02499-REB. (Text Only Entry) (ccuen, )
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27 27 order Minute Order Fri 12/06 12:41 PM
MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Susan Prose on 12/06/2024: The Parties are advised that the courtroom and chambers of Magistrate Judge Susan Prose will be relocated to Courtroom A502 on the fifth floor of the Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver Colorado effective December 11, 2024. Any parties wishing to appear in-person after this date should make note of the Court's new location. Remote appearance information, including teleconference lines or videoconference links, remain unchanged. The dates and times of all settings remain unchanged, unless otherwise ordered. Text Only Entry (sjeff)
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26 26 misc Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge Fri 12/06 12:07 PM
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Merrick Garland, United States Department of Justice, The All parties do not consent.. (Leneis, Brad)
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25 25 notice Notice of Entry of Appearance Fri 12/06 12:06 PM
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Brad E. Leneis on behalf of Merrick Garland, United States Department of Justice, TheAttorney Brad E. Leneis added to party Merrick Garland(pty:res), Attorney Brad E. Leneis added to party United States Department of Justice, The(pty:res) (Leneis, Brad)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
24 24 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond Thu 11/14 8:37 AM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Susan Prose on 11/14/2024, granting23 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond. Jenna Griswold and Phil Weiser's answer or other response to the complaint is due 12/20/2024. In light of this extension, the Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/17/2024 is VACATED and RESET to 1/2/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom C205 before Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. The parties shall attend by calling 571-353-2301, Guest meeting ID- 868150043. All attendees shall please mute their phone when not speaking and not use speaker phone. Text Only Entry (sbplc1)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
23 23 motion Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond Wed 11/13 4:07 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re1 Complaint,, by Respondents Jenna Griswold, Phil Weiser.(Kraemer, Talia)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only)
22 22 notice Notice of Entry of Appearance Wed 11/13 11:03 AM
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Dmitry B. Vilner on behalf of Jenna Griswold, Phil WeiserAttorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Jenna Griswold(pty:res), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Phil Weiser(pty:res) (Vilner, Dmitry)
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21 21 notice Notice of Entry of Appearance Wed 11/13 10:56 AM
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Talia Boxerman Kraemer on behalf of Jenna Griswold, Phil WeiserAttorney Talia Boxerman Kraemer added to party Jenna Griswold(pty:res), Attorney Talia Boxerman Kraemer added to party Phil Weiser(pty:res) (Kraemer, Talia)
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Friday, November 08, 2024
20 20 utility Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings - PUBLIC Fri 11/08 8:36 AM
Utility Setting/Resetting Deadlines/Hearings: Merrick Garland answer due 12/9/2024. Text Only Entry. (jrobe, )
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Thursday, November 07, 2024
19 19 order Order Thu 11/07 1:16 PM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Susan Prose on 11/7/2024. The complaint in this case being styled as a Petition for Writ of Mandamus, and the answer deadlines for the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General being 60 days from the date of service (Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(2)), a Telephonic Status Conference is set for 12/17/2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom C-205 before Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. The parties shall attend by calling 571-353-2301, Guest meeting ID- 868150043. All attendees shall please mute their phone when not speaking and not use speaker phone. The parties shall file their consent/non-consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction [ECF 3, form] by 12/9/2024, or when all defendants have entered an appearance, whichever is sooner. Text Only Entry (sbplc1)
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024
18 18 utility Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings - PUBLIC Wed 11/06 8:55 AM
Utility Setting/Resetting Deadlines/Hearings: United States Department of Justice, The answer due 12/9/2024; Phil Weiser answer due 12/9/2024. Text Only Entry. (jrobe, )
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Monday, November 04, 2024
17 17 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Mon 11/04 1:41 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Phil Weiser served on 10/30/2024, answer due 11/20/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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16 16 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Mon 11/04 1:39 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Jenna Griswold served on 10/30/2024, answer due 11/20/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
15 15 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Tue 10/29 12:44 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Merrick Garland served on 10/10/2024, answer due 10/31/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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14 14 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Tue 10/29 12:43 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. United States Department of Justice, The served on 10/10/2024, answer due 10/31/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
13 13 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Wed 10/16 11:28 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Phil Weiser served on 10/8/2024, answer due 10/29/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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12 12 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Wed 10/16 11:27 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Jenna Griswold served on 10/7/2024, answer due 10/28/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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Friday, October 04, 2024
11 11 misc Summons Issued Fri 10/04 12:55 PM
SUMMONSES issued by Clerk on 10/4/2024 (angar, )
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Thursday, October 03, 2024
10 10 notice Notice (Other) Thu 10/03 10:25 AM
NOTICE of Withdraw ECF No.'s 4 & 5 by Petitioners Ramey Johnson, Michael Cahoon, United Sovereign Americans, Inc. (Zakhem, John)
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
9 9 misc Summons Request Wed 10/02 11:17 AM
SUMMONS REQUEST as to The United States Department of Justice re1 Complaint, by Petitioners Ramey Johnson, Michael Cahoon, United Sovereign Americans, Inc.. (Zakhem, John)
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8 8 misc Summons Request Wed 10/02 11:14 AM
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Merrick Garland re1 Complaint, by Petitioners Ramey Johnson, Michael Cahoon, United Sovereign Americans, Inc.. (Zakhem, John)
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7 7 misc Summons Request Wed 10/02 10:21 AM
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Phil Weiser re1 Complaint, by Petitioners Ramey Johnson, Michael Cahoon, United Sovereign Americans, Inc.. (Zakhem, John)
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6 6 misc Summons Request Wed 10/02 10:19 AM
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Jenna Griswold re1 Complaint, by Petitioners Ramey Johnson, Michael Cahoon, United Sovereign Americans, Inc.. (Zakhem, John)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
5 5 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Mon 09/30 9:58 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Phil Weiser served on 9/13/2024, answer due 10/4/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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4 4 service Affidavit/Return of Service - Executed - Complaint Mon 09/30 9:57 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Jenna Griswold served on 9/13/2024, answer due 10/4/2024. (Nickel, Andrew)
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
3 3 misc Magistrate Judge Consent Form Wed 09/11 8:17 AM
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. No summons issued. (echa, )
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2 2 misc Case Assigned to Judge Wed 09/11 8:16 AM
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. Text Only Entry. (echa, )
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1 1 48 pgs cmp Complaint Tue 09/10 4:35 PM
COMPLAINT against United Sovereign Americans, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-9865781)Attorney John Stuart Zakhem added to party United Sovereign Americans, Inc.(pty:pet), filed by United Sovereign Americans, Inc..(Zakhem, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C to Complaint,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 5 Summons