Case: State of Washington v. Trump

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400; Receipt # 0980-3536298) Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian assigned to case. (LTR, Case Administrator)

Summons Issued as to Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Summons U.S. Attorney, # 2 Summons Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General, # 3 Summons USPS General Counsel)(LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Beneski on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Kristin Beneski added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/18/2020)

PROOF OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

PROOF OF SERVICE by State of Washington re All Defendants. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Grunberg on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Emma Grunberg added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan Bays on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Nathan Bays added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Bays, Nathan) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christina Grossi. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538832. by State of Michigan. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Christopher G. Wells. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538834. by State of Illinois. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Jeffrey Dunlap. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3538858. by State of Maryland. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Michigan, ECF No. 8, is GRANTED. Christina Grossi is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Illinois, ECF No. 9, is GRANTED. Christopher G. Wells is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Maryland, ECF No. 10, is GRANTED. Jeffrey Dunlap is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Plaintiff States' First Discovery Requests)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

DECLARATION by Kristin Beneski in Support re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Plaintiffs. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Carol L. Lewis. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539938. by Commonwealth of Virginia. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Heidi Parry Stern. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539939. by State of Nevada. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Angela Behrens. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3539940. by State of Minnesota. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

NOTICE by State of Washington re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED Errata, Exhibit 1 (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Michelle S Kallen for the Commonwealth of Virginia filed on behalf of Kristin Beneski, Filing Fee: $200, receipt number 0980-3539937. Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (AY, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Joshua Perry. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3540724. by State of Connecticut. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO EXPEDITE; Granting 16 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Consideration of Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery. Motion Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite Discovery, ECF No. 14, is set for 8/27/2020 at 01:00 PM in Yakima Courtroom 203 via Video Conference. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cristina Sepe on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Cristina Sepe added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Sepe, Cristina) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Wenderoff Hughes on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Andrew Wenderoff Hughes added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Echols on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Echols added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Borson on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Louis DeJoy(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party Donald J Trump(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States Postal Service(pty:dft), Attorney Joseph Borson added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Nicholas M. Sydow. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3542366. by State of New Mexico. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by All Defendants. (Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Keith Hoffmann. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3543231. by State of Rhode Island. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by James S Smith on behalf of State of Oregon (Attorney James S Smith added to party State of Oregon(pty:pla))(Smith, James) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 17, is GRANTED. Carol L. Lewis is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Nevada, ECF No. 18, is GRANTED. Heidi Parry Stern is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) Modified on 8/26/2020 to link original motion to docket entry. (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 08/26/2020)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Washington. (Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Minnesota, ECF No. 19, is GRANTED. Angela Behrens is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Colin Roth. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3544866. by State of Wisconsin. Motion Hearing set for 8/27/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

Minute Entry for VIDEO CONFERENCE proceedings held before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian: Motion Hearing held on 8/27/2020 re 14 MOTION to Expedite ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED filed by State of Rhode Island, State of Minnesota, State of Wisconsin, State of Nevada, State of Michigan, State of Vermont, State of Connecticut, State of Maryland, State of Oregon, State of Illinois, State of New Mexico, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Washington, State of Colorado. (Reported/Recorded by: Marilynn McMartin) (MF, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

ORDER GRANTING 14 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of New Mexico, ECF No. 28, is GRANTED. Nicholas M. Sydow is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, ECF No. 30, is GRANTED. Keith Hoffmann is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, ECF No. 36, is GRANTED. Colin Roth is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Connecticut, ECF No. 22, is GRANTED. Joshua Perry is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ECF No. 21, is GRANTED. Michelle S. Kallen is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eleanor Spottswood. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3546757. by State of Vermont. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

STIPULATION OF SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY RESPONSES AND THE PLAINTIFF STATES' ANTICIPATED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by All Plaintiffs. (Hughes, Andrew) (Entered: 08/31/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Karl D Smith on behalf of State of Washington (Attorney Karl D Smith added to party State of Washington(pty:pla))(Smith, Karl) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Eric R. Olson. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3549137. by State of Colorado. Motion Hearing set for 9/1/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Beneski, Kristin) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING DATE. The hearing on 45 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is set for 9/17/2020 at 10:00 AM in Yakima Courtroom 203 via Video Conference. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/01/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by All Defendants. Motion Hearing set for 9/3/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/03/2020)

ORDER GRANTING 49 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/03/2020)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Expedited Discovery. Proceedings held on 8/27/20 in Video Conference before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. Page Numbers: 1-35 Parties have seven (7) business days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court website at www.waed.uscourts.gov. To purchase a copy of the transcript contact Court Reporter/Transcriber Marilynn McMartin at 509-573-6613 or Marilynn_McMartin@waed.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 9/25/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/3/2020. (McMartin, Marilynn) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Colorado, ECF No. 47, is GRANTED. Eric R. Olson is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the State of Vermont, ECF No. 44, is GRANTED. Eleanor Spottswood is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record, Kristin Beneski, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 9/17/2020 at 10:00 AM via Teleconference before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit Declarations, Exhibits 1-50, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

DECLARATION by Andrew R.W. Hughes in Support re 54 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit A-I, # 3 Exhibit J-L, # 4 Exhibit M-CC)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Letter on behalf of UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Attorney Douglas Letter added to party UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES(pty:am))(Letter, Douglas) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs by UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Motion Hearing set for 9/11/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief of U.S. House of Representatives as Amicus Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Letter, Douglas) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Ghazal Sharifi on behalf of City of Seattle (Attorney Ghazal Sharifi added to party City of Seattle(pty:am))(Sharifi, Ghazal) (Main Document 58 replaced on 9/11/2020 to flatten document) (LTR, Case Administrator). (Entered: 09/11/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Dodds Powell on behalf of Amici Curiae Members of Congress (Attorney Emily Dodds Powell added to party Amici Curiae Members of Congress(pty:am))(Powell, Emily) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna F Cavnar on behalf of Amici Curiae Members of Congress (Attorney Anna F Cavnar added to party Amici Curiae Members of Congress(pty:am))(Cavnar, Anna) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Brianne J. Gorod. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3558991. by Amici Curiae Members of Congress. Motion Hearing set for 10/13/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Powell, Emily) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Elizabeth B. Wydra. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3559006. by Amici Curiae Members of Congress. Motion Hearing set for 10/13/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Powell, Emily) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by City of Seattle. Motion Hearing set for 9/17/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit List of Amici Curiae, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Sharifi, Ghazal) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Theresa DeMonte on behalf of Amici Curiae Brady and Team Enough (Attorney Theresa DeMonte added to party Amici Curiae Brady and Team Enough(pty:am))(DeMonte, Theresa) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Dayna J. Zolle. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number 0980-3559019. by Amici Curiae Members of Congress. Motion Hearing set for 10/13/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Powell, Emily) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Amici Curiae Brady and Team Enough. Motion Hearing set for 9/17/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(DeMonte, Theresa) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brianne J. Gorod, ECF No. 61, is GRANTED. Brianne J. Gorod is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case as Amici Curiae. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Associated counsel of record for Amici Curiae Members of Congress, Emily Dodds Powell and Anna F. Cavnar, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

MOTION for Leave to File by Amici Curiae Members of Congress. Motion Hearing set for 9/17/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of MOC as Amici Curiae ISO Plaintiffs)(Powell, Emily) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

The U.S. House of Representatives Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of the Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, to Exceed Page Limitations, and for Expedited Consideration, ECF No. 57, is GRANTED. The U.S. House of Representatives is granted leave to file a brief as amicus curiae that exceeds the page limits. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A. Bastian. Text entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the court order on the matter. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

The Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae in support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by the County of Santa Clara, the City of Columbus, and Thirty-Eight Local and Tribal Governments and for Leave to File Brief in Excess of Page Limit, ECF No. 63, is GRANTED. The County of Santa Clara, the City of Columbus, and Thirty-eight Local and Tribal Governments are granted leave to file a brief as Amici Curiae that exceeds the page limits. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A. Bastian. Text entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the court order on the matter. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

Brady and Team Enough's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 66, is GRANTED. Brady and Team Enough are granted leave to file an Amicus brief. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A. Bastian. Text entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the court order on the matter. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

The Motion of Members of Congress for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Junction, ECF No. 68, is GRANTED. The Members of Congress are granted leave to file a brief as amici curiae. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A. Bastian. Text entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the court order on the matter. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth B. Wydra, ECF No. 62, is GRANTED. Elizabeth B. Wydra is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case as Amici Curiae. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Associated counsel of record for Amici Curiae Members of Congress, Emily Dodds Powell and Anna F. Cavnar, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER (no PDF will issue) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Dayna J. Zolle, ECF No. 65, is GRANTED. Dayna J. Zolle is hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case as Amici Curiae. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Associated counsel of record for Amici Curiae Members of Congress, Emily Dodds Powell and Anna F. Cavnar, shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. This text-only entry constitutes the Court's ruling on the matter. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion - By Court - Text entry; no PDF document. Oral Argument Requested re 54 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 9/17/2020 at 10:00 AM Yakima Courtroom 203 before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. Members of the public and press may listen to the proceedings by using the following conference call line, 888-204-5984, access code: 6790153, five minutes before the scheduled conference time. Non-parties on the call MUST MUTE YOUR PHONES. Hearing content provided via videoconference or teleconference dial-in access MUST NOT be recorded or rebroadcast.(MF, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-15, # 2 Exhibit Decs (Barber, Citron, Curtis), # 3 Exhibit Decs (Colin, Couch, DeChambeau, Glass, Prokity, Vo))(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/15/2020)

NOTICE by All Defendants re 76 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, Supplemental Dec. of Robert Cintron (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supp. Cintron Dec)(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/15/2020)

AMICUS BRIEF by City of Seattle. (Sharifi, Ghazal) (Entered: 09/16/2020)

REPLY MEMORANDUM re 54 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jocelyn Benson, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Ken Fajardo)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 09/16/2020)

DECLARATION by Andrew R.W. Hughes in Support re 54 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Supplemental) filed by State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exs. DD-HH)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 09/16/2020)

ORDER GRANTING 54 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/17/2020)

Minute Entry for VIDEO CONFERENCE and TELEPHONIC proceedings held before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian: Motion Hearing held on 9/17/2020. (Reported/Recorded by: Marilynn McMartin) (AN, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 09/17/2020)

MOTION to Clarify re 81 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Defendants. Motion Hearing set for 10/23/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Operating Instructions, # 2 Exhibit Dec. Cintron, # 3 Exhibit Dec. Glass, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

Unopposed MOTION to Expedite Motion to Clarify Preliminary Injunction, Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Louis DeJoy, Donald J Trump, United States Postal Service, United States of America. Motion Hearing set for 9/30/2020 Without Oral Argument before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/23/2020)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Proceedings held on 9/17/2020 in Yakima, Washington before Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. Page Numbers: 1-96 Parties have seven (7) business days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court website at www.waed.uscourts.gov. To purchase a copy of the transcript contact Court Reporter/Transcriber Marilynn McMartin at 509-573-6613 or Marilynn_McMartin@waed.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/15/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/26/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/23/2020. (McMartin, Marilynn) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO RESPOND; Granting 84 Defendants Unopposed Motion for Expedited Consideration and to Exceed Page Limits of Defendants Motion for Clarification. Within seven (7) days from the date of this Order, Plaintiffs shall file a response to 83 Defendants' Motion to Clarify the Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing, Re ECF No. 83, set for 10/2/2020 Without Oral Argument. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LTR, Case Administrator) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

NOTICE by All Defendants re 83 MOTION to Clarify re 81 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Notice of Supplemental Materials (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stand-Up Talk, # 2 Exhibit Additional Election Mail Resources)(Borson, Joseph) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

RESPONSE to Motion re 83 MOTION to Clarify re 81 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

DECLARATION by Emma Grunberg in Opposition re 83 MOTION to Clarify re 81 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Purcell, Noah) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

ORDER granting, in part, 83 Defendants' Motion to Clarify the Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Chief Judge Stanley A Bastian. (VR, Courtroom Deputy) (Entered: 10/02/2020)