Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
Appeal Number 2024AP000164
Supreme Court
CASE HISTORY
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Status
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Court
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Filing Date
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Anticipated Due Date
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Activity
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PEND
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SC
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Awaiting Assignment
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PEND
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CA
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04-08-2024
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Brief & Appx of Appellant(s)
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Comment: Petition to Bypass GRANTED, per 3-12-2024 Court Order of the Supreme Court
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PEND
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SC
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05-13-2024
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Oral Argument
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Comment: 9:45 a.m. (State Capitol, Supreme Court Hearing Room)
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RECV
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SC
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05-06-2024
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Motion to File Amicus/Non-Party Brief
Proposed Brief of Amicus Curiae (Teigen, Thom, and AMAC) |
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Filed By: Nathalie Burmeister
Submit Date: 5-6-2024 Comment: Richard Teigen, Richard Thom, and the Association of Mature American Citizens, Inc. (Teigen, Thom, and AMAC) |
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RECV
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CA
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02-20-2024
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Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Filed By: Steven Kilpatrick
Submit Date: 2-20-2024 Motion Response Filed By: Diane Welsh Submit Date: 3-4-2024 Motion Response Filed By: Misha Tseytlin Submit Date: 3-4-2024 Comment: Motion to Change Venue; HELD IN ABEYANCE pending further order, per 3-12-2024 Court Order of the Supreme Court |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-06-2024
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Brief of Amicus Curiae
Brief of Amicus Curiae (DRW-LWVWI-WFVFJ) |
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Filed By: Scott Thompson
Comment: Disability Rights Wisconsin, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice (DRW-LWVWI-WFVFJ) |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-06-2024
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Reply Brief-Supreme Court
Reply Brief-Supreme Court (Governor Tony Evers) |
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Filed By: Erin Deeley
Comment: Governor Tony Evers; to be filed by 5:00pm; must file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure (See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2) |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-06-2024
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Reply Brief-Supreme Court
Reply Brief-Supreme Court (Priorities USA et al.) |
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Filed By: Diane Welsh
Comment: Priorities USA et al.; to be filed by 5:00pm; must file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure (See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2) |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-03-2024
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Motion to File Amicus/Non-Party Brief
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Filed By: Scott Thompson
Submit Date: 5-3-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 5-6-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion is granted. The proposed brief submitted with the motion is accepted as filed as of the date of this order. Comment: Disability Rights Wisconsin, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-03-2024
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Brief of Amicus Curiae
Brief of Amicus Curiae (The RNC, the RPW, and RITE PAC) |
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Filed By: Matthew Fernholz
Comment: The RNC, the RPW, and RITE PAC Brief of Amicus Curiae (The RNC, the RPW, and RITE PAC) |
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OCCD
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SC
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05-03-2024
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Motion to File Amicus/Non-Party Brief
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Filed By: Matthew Fernholz
Submit Date: 5-3-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 5-3-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion is granted. The proposed brief submitted with the motion is accepted as filed as of the date of this order. Comment: Republican National Committee, the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and RITE PAC (The RNC, the RPW, and RITE PAC) |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Letter/Correspondence
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Comment: Affidavit of Faye B. Hipsman RE Service of Response Brief-Supreme Court (Wisconsin Elections Commission) and Appendix
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Brief of Amicus Curiae
Brief of Amicus Curiae (Center for Election Confidence (CEC)) |
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Filed By: Lane Ruhland
Comment: Center for Election Confidence (CEC) |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Motion to File Amicus/Non-Party Brief
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Filed By: Lane Ruhland
Submit Date: 4-24-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-24-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion for leave to file a non-party brief as amicus curiae is granted. The proposed brief submitted with the motion is accepted as filed as of the date of this order; and IT IS ORDERED that the motion for admission of Attorney Graham Provost pro hac vice is granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorney's copy of this order. Comment: Center for Election Confidence (CEC) |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Motion for Pro Hac Vice status
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Filed By: Graham Provost
Submit Date: 4-24-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-24-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion for leave to file a non-party brief as amicus curiae is granted. The proposed brief submitted with the motion is accepted as filed as of the date of this order; and IT IS ORDERED that the motion for admission of Attorney Graham Provost pro hac vice is granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorney's copy of this order. Comment: Graham Provost |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Response Brief-Supreme Court
Response Brief-Supreme Court (Wisconsin State Legislature) |
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Comment: Wisconsin State Legislature; to be filed by 5:00pm, not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used
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OCCD
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SC
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04-24-2024
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Response Brief-Supreme Court
Response Brief-Supreme Court (Wisconsin Elections Commission) |
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Filed By: Charlotte Gibson
Comment: Wisconsin Elections Commission; to be filed by 5:00pm, not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-22-2024
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Notice of Appearance
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Comment: Mel Barnes as co-counsel for Gov. Tony Evers
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OCCD
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SC
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04-19-2024
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Notice of Appearance
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Comment: Christine P. Sun and Zack Goldberg as co-counsel for Gov. Tony Evers
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OCCD
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SC
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04-19-2024
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Brief of Amicus Curiae
Brief of Amicus Curiae (Wisconsin Election Officials) |
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Filed By: Nicholas Fairweather
Comment: Wisconsin Election Officials |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-18-2024
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Motion to File Amicus/Non-Party Brief
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Filed By: Nicholas Fairweather
Submit Date: 4-19-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-19-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion is granted. The proposed brief submitted with the motion is accepted as filed as of the date of this order. Comment: Wisconsin Election Officials |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-03-2024
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Motion for Pro Hac Vice status
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Filed By: Erin Deeley
Submit Date: 4-3-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-18-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion to intervene is granted. The opening merits brief and appendix accompanying the motion are accepted as filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the briefing schedule previously established by this court's March 12, 2024 order is hereby modified as follows: By no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, defendant-respondent, Wisconsin Elections Commission, and intervenor-respondent, Wisconsin State Legislature, must each file a response brief not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used. By no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, plaintiffs-appellants, Priorities USA et al., and intervenor-appellant, Governor Tony Evers, must each file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions for pro hac vice admission are granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorneys' copies of this order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within five days of the date of this order, all attorneys representing Governor Evers shall register for access to the Wisconsin appellate court electronic filing system and shall opt in as attorneys on this case. Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.801(3). Comment: Christine P. Sun |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-03-2024
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Motion for Pro Hac Vice status
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Filed By: Erin Deeley
Submit Date: 4-3-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-18-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion to intervene is granted. The opening merits brief and appendix accompanying the motion are accepted as filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the briefing schedule previously established by this court's March 12, 2024 order is hereby modified as follows: By no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, defendant-respondent, Wisconsin Elections Commission, and intervenor-respondent, Wisconsin State Legislature, must each file a response brief not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used. By no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, plaintiffs-appellants, Priorities USA et al., and intervenor-appellant, Governor Tony Evers, must each file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions for pro hac vice admission are granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorneys' copies of this order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within five days of the date of this order, all attorneys representing Governor Evers shall register for access to the Wisconsin appellate court electronic filing system and shall opt in as attorneys on this case. Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.801(3). Comment: Zack Goldberg |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-02-2024
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Sua Sponte
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Filed By: Unassigned District 4
Submit Date: 4-2-2024 Decision: (O) Other Decision Date: 4-18-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion to intervene is granted. The opening merits brief and appendix accompanying the motion are accepted as filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the briefing schedule previously established by this court's March 12, 2024 order is hereby modified as follows: By no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, defendant-respondent, Wisconsin Elections Commission, and intervenor-respondent, Wisconsin State Legislature, must each file a response brief not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used. By no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, plaintiffs-appellants, Priorities USA et al., and intervenor-appellant, Governor Tony Evers, must each file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions for pro hac vice admission are granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorneys' copies of this order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within five days of the date of this order, all attorneys representing Governor Evers shall register for access to the Wisconsin appellate court electronic filing system and shall opt in as attorneys on this case. Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.801(3). Comment: Proposed Brief and Appendix of Appellant (Governor Tony Evers) |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-01-2024
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First Brief-Supreme Court
First Brief-Supreme Court (Governor Tony Evers) |
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Filed By: Erin Deeley
Comment: Governor Tony Evers; accepted via 4-18-2024 Court Order |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-01-2024
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Motion to Intervene
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Filed By: Erin Deeley
Submit Date: 4-2-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 4-18-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the motion to intervene is granted. The opening merits brief and appendix accompanying the motion are accepted as filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the briefing schedule previously established by this court's March 12, 2024 order is hereby modified as follows: By no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024, defendant-respondent, Wisconsin Elections Commission, and intervenor-respondent, Wisconsin State Legislature, must each file a response brief not exceeding 60 pages if a monospaced font is used, or 13,200 words if a proportional serif font is used. By no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, plaintiffs-appellants, Priorities USA et al., and intervenor-appellant, Governor Tony Evers, must each file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed, with the length of any reply brief conforming to the length limit set by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. See Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.19(8)(c)2; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions for pro hac vice admission are granted. A copy of SCR 10.03(4), setting forth the requirements for attorneys appearing pro hac vice, can be found at the following link: https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap10.pdf. A copy of SCR 10.03(4) is also attached to the newly admitted pro hac vice attorneys' copies of this order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within five days of the date of this order, all attorneys representing Governor Evers shall register for access to the Wisconsin appellate court electronic filing system and shall opt in as attorneys on this case. Wis. Stat. (Rule) 809.801(3). Comment: Governor Tony Evers; Brief in Support of Motion to Intervene (Governor Tony Evers) |
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OCCD
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SC
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04-01-2024
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Filed By: Diane Welsh
Comment: Priorities USA, Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and William Franks, Jr. |
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OCCD
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SC
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03-13-2024
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Assigned-Oral Argument
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OCCD
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SC
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03-12-2024
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Court Changed to Supreme Court
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OCCD
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CA
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03-12-2024
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Hold Status
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OCCD
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CA
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03-05-2024
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Other Papers
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Comment: Notice of Withdrawal (Bellavia)
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OCCD
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CA
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02-28-2024
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Record
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Comment: ELECTRONICALLY FILED
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OCCD
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SC
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02-12-2024
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Fee Paid
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Comment: Invoice No: 20883; Receipt No: 24R 000330
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OCCD
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SC
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02-12-2024
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Invoice Issued
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Comment: Invoice No: 20883
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OCCD
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SC
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02-09-2024
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Petition to Bypass
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Filed By: David Fox
Submit Date: 2-9-2024 Decision: (G) Grant Decision Date: 3-12-2024 IT IS ORDERED that the petition to bypass is granted and the appeal is accepted for consideration in this court. The court, however, will consider only the following issue, and the plaintiffs-appellants may not raise or argue issues not set forth in this order: Whether to overrule the Courts holding in Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, 2022 WI 64, 403 Wis. 2d 607, 976 N.W.2d 519, that Wis. Stat. 6.87 precludes the use of secure drop boxes for the return of absentee ballots to municipal clerks; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other issues in the appeal are held in abeyance pending further order of the court; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 20 days of the date of this order, the plaintiffs-appellants must file a brief in this court; within 20 days of filing, defendant-respondent and intervenor-respondent must file response briefs; and within 10 days of filing of the response briefs, the plaintiffs-appellants must file either a single reply brief or a statement that no reply brief will be filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that oral argument in this matter will take place on May 13, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. REBECCA GRASSL BRADLEY, J., dissents. Chief Justice ANNETTE KINGSLAND ZIEGLER joins dissent. Motion Response Filed By: Steven Kilpatrick Submit Date: 2-23-2024 Motion Response Filed By: Misha Tseytlin Submit Date: 2-23-2024 |
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OCCD
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CA
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02-06-2024
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Court Reporter's Statement-Trans.
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Court Reporter Name: (Seymour, Meredith)
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OCCD
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CA
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02-06-2024
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Other Papers
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Comment: Notice of Reporter Regarding Filing of Transcript from CR Meredith Seymour; 10/31/23 Transcript filed with Circuit Court on 11/14/23
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OCCD
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CA
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02-06-2024
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Statement on Transcript
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Filed By: Diane Welsh
Status: Ordered |
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OCCD
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CA
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02-02-2024
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Notice of Appearance
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Comment: Attorney Justin Baxenberg as Counsel for Priorities USA, Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, and William Franks, Jr.
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OCCD
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CA
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02-02-2024
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Notice of Appearance
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Comment: Attorney Omeed Alerasool as Counsel for Priorities USA, Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and William Franks, Jr.
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OCCD
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CA
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02-01-2024
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Docketing Statement from Appellant
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OCCD
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CA
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01-31-2024
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Notice of Docketing of Appeal
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OCCD
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CA
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01-31-2024
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Fee Paid
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Comment: Receipt No: 24R 000252
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OCCD
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CA
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01-31-2024
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Delinquent
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Comment: New due date of connected DSA: 2-7-2024
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OCCD
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CA
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01-31-2024
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Other Papers
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Comment: Copy of Circuit Court Docket
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OCCD
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CA
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01-31-2024
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Notice of Appeal & Circuit Court Docket Entries
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OCCD
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CA
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01-30-2024
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Notice of Appeal filed in Cir. Ct.
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OCCD
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CA
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01-29-2024
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Order of Circuit Court
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OCCD
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CA
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11-14-2023
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Transcript filed in Circuit Court
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