UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
Case No. 4:ll-cv-l0006-KMM
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary of State,
Defendants.
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U.S. District CourtSouthern District of Florida (Key West)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:11-cv-10006-KMM
The League of Women Voters of Florida, et al v. Rick Scott, etalAssigned to: Judge K. Michael MooreReferred to: Magistrate Judge Andrea M. SimontonCause: 28:2201 InjunctionPlaintiff
Date Filed: 02/03/2011Jury Demand: NoneNature of Suit: 441 Civil Rights: VotingJurisdiction: Federal Question
The League of Women Voters ofFlorida,
represented by Eric R. HarenJenner &Block, LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20001202-639-6000Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert191 Somervelle Street#405Alexandria, VA 22304703-628-4673Fax: 567-5876Email: [email protected]~
PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonaldMoffaitt Laughlin McDonald of theAmerican Civil LibertiesUnion Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Stree, NWSuite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227404-523-2721Email: [email protected]~PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctisJenner &Block, LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20001202-639-6000Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. SmithJenner &Block, LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20001202-639-6000Fax: 639-6066Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall
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American Civil Liberties UnionFoundation of Florida4500 Biscayne BoulevardSuite 340Miami, FL 33137-3227786-363-2700Fax: 786-363-1108Email: rmarshall@aclufl,orgATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner MoscowitzMoscowitz &Moscowitz, P,A.1111 Brickell AvenueSuite 2050Miami, FL 33131305-379-6700Fax: 379-4404Email: jmoscowitz@mmmpa comATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches,
Plaintiff
Democracia Ahora,
represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
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M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Sarah Fowler,
Plaintiff
Rosanne Potter,
represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
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J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Michael E. Berman
Plaintiff
Charles Major Jr.
represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by
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Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Patricia M. Lenny represented by Eric R. Haren(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Gerald Hebert(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
M. Laughlin McDonald(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael B. DeSanctis(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Smith(See above for address)PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Randall C. Marshall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jane Wollner Moscowitz
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(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Defendant
Rick Scottin his official capacity as Governor oftheState ofFlorida
Defendant
Kurt Browningin his official capacity as FloridaSecretary ofState
Date Filed # Docket Text
02/03/2011 1 COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Reliefagainst Kurt Browning, in hisofficial capacity as Florida Secretary of State, Rick Scott, in his official capacity asGovernor of the State of Florida. Filing fee $ 350.00 receipt numberI13C-3491112, filed by Michael E. Berman, Democracia Ahora" Charles MajorJr., The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches" Patricia M. Lenny, SarahFowler" The League of Women Voters of Florida" Rosanne Potter,. (Attachments:#~ Civil Cover Sheet, #.1 Summon(s), #.1 Summon(s), #.ASummon(s))(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/03/2011)
02/03/2011 2 Judge Assignment RE: Electronic Complaint to Judge K. Michael Moore andMagistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton (ots) (Entered: 02/03/2011)
02/03/2011 1 Summons Issued as to Kurt Browning. (ots) (Entered: 02/03/2011)
02/03/2011 :t Summons Issued as to Rick Scott. (Attachments: #~ Summon(s))(ots) (Entered:02/03/2011 )
02/07/2011 5 PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. THIS ORDER has been entered upon thefiling ofthe complaint. Plaintiffs counsel is hereby ORDERED to forward to alldefendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy of this order. It is furtherORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to this case and the parties shallhold a scheduling conference no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of thefirst responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) daysafter the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendantshave not been served by the expiration of this deadline, Plaintiff shall move for anenlargement oftime to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 120 daysfrom the filing of the Complaint. Within ten (10) days of the schedulingconference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure of counsel to file ajoint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal,default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs.The parties should note that the time period for filing a joint scheduling report isnot tolled by the filing of any other pleading, such as an amended complaint orRule 12 motion. The scheduling conference may be held via telephone. At theconference, the parties shall comply with the following agenda that the Courtadopts from S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.l and 2)-The parties shall determine the procedure for exchanging a copy of or a descriptionby category and location of all documents and other evidence that is reasonablyavailable and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed. R.Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations of the nature and extentof any category of damages claimed by the disclosing party unless thecomputations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R. Civ. P.26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insurance agreements which may be at issuewith the satisfaction ofthe judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D). (2) List ofWitnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address and telephone number ofeach individual known to have knowledge ofthe facts supporting the materialallegations of the pleading filed by the party. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(A). The
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parties have a continuing obligation to disclose this information. (3) Discussionsand Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - The parties shall discuss the nature andbasis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement orresolution of the case. Failure to comply with this Order or to exchange theinformation listed above may result in sanctions and / or the exclusion ofdocuments or witnesses at the time of triaI. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.M. Telephonicappearances are not permitted for any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in thismatter the parties are instructed to notify the Court by telephone and to file aNotice of Settlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Judge K. MichaelMoore on 2/712011. (rgl) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/07/2011 6 PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATTERS TOMAGISTRATE, JUDGE ANDREA M. SIMONTON. PURSUANT to 28 U.S.C. §636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida,the above-captioned Cause is referred to United States Magistrate Judge AndreaM. Simonton to take all necessary and proper action as required by law withrespect to any and all pretrial discovery matters. Any motion affecting deadlines setby the Court's Scheduling Order is excluded from this referral, unless specificallyreferred by separate Order. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 2/7/2011. (rgl)(Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/07/2011 1 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Michael B. DeSanctis.Filing Fee $ 75.00. Receipt # 13668. (ksa) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/07/2011 .a MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Eric R. Haren. Filing Fee $75.00. Receipt # 13669. (ksa) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/07/2011 2 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filing for Paul M. Smith. Filing Fee $75.00. Receipt # 13670. (ksa) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/07/2011 .ill MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for J. Gerald Hebert. Filing Fee$ 75.00. Receipt # 16771. (ksa) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
02/08/2011 11 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on Plaintiffs' Motionsto Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to ElectronicallyReceive Notices of Electronic Filings 78910 . UPON CONSIDERATION of theMotions, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised inthe premises, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motions 7 8 9 10 areGRANTED. Eric R. Haren, 1. Gerald Hebert, Michael B. DeSanctis and Paul M.Smith may appear Pro Hac Vice in this matter. The Clerk of the Court shall provideelectronic notification of all electronic filings to [email protected],[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 2/8/2011. (rgl)(Entered: 02/08/2011)
02/08/2011 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for M. Laughlin McDonald.Filing Fee $ 75.00. Receipt # 13769. (ksa) (Entered: 02/08/2011)
02/09/2011 13. NOTICE by Michael E. Berman, Democracia Ahora" Patricia M. Lenny, CharlesMajor Jr., Rosanne Potter" Sarah Fowler" The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches" The League of Women Voters of Florida, ofFiling CorrectedService List (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/09/2011)
02/16/2011 14 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed Acknowledgment filed byMichael E. Berman, Democracia Ahora" Patricia M. Lenny, Charles Major Jr.,Rosanne Potter" Sarah Fowler" The Florida State Conference ofNAACPBranches" The League of Women Voters of Florida,. (Attachments: #~ Exhibit A,# 2 Exhibit B, #.1 Exhibit C)(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/25/2011 12 NOTICE by Michael E. Berman, Democracia Ahora" Patricia M. Lenny, CharlesMajor Jr., Rosanne Potter" Sarah Fowler" The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches" The League of Women Voters ofFlorida, OfRelated Case
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(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/25/2011)
02/25/2011 ~ SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed by Michael E. Berman, DemocraciaAhora" Charles Major Jr., The Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches"Patricia M. Lenny, Sarah Fowler" The League of Women Voters ofFlorida"Rosanne Potter,. Rick Scott served on 2/23/2011, answer due 3/16/2011.(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/25/2011)
02/25/2011 11 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed by Michael E. Berman, DemocraciaAhora" Charles Major Jr., The Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches"Patricia M. Lenny, Sarah Fowler" The League of Women Voters of Florida"Rosanne Potter,. Kurt Browning served on 2/23/2011, answer due 3/16/2011.(Moscowitz, Jane) (Entered: 02/25/2011)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
Civil Action No.:
Three-Judge District Court Requested
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Plaintiffs THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA
STATE CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH
FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., and
PATRICIA M. LENNY allege:
1. This action is brought on behalfofPlaintiffs pursuant to Sections 5 and 12(d)
of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.c. §1973c, and §19731 and pursuant to 28
U.S.c. §§ 2201 and 1343(4), to enforce rights guaranteed by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
as well as the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.
JURISDICTION
2. This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1973c(a), 42
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U.S.c. § 19731,28 U.S.C. § 2284, 28 U.S.c. § 1331 and 28 U.S.C. § 1343(4). Venue properly
lies in this Court under 28 U.S.c. §1391 in that Plaintiffs reside in this Judicial District, the
Defendants' actions which are the subject of this lawsuit occurred and will continue to occur in
this District, and Defendants reside in or conduct business in this District.
3. Pursuant to 42 U.S.c. § 1973c(a), "[a]ny action under this section shall be heard
and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of
title 28 of the United States Code and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court."
PARTIES
4. Plaintiffs Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, Charles Major, Jr.,
and Patricia M. Lenny are citizens of the United States and registered voters in Monroe County,
Florida. All the individual plaintiffs voted in the last General Election and supported the
redistricting reforms known as Amendments 5 and 6. Plaintiffs Fowler and Major are African
Americans.
5. The League of Women Voters of Florida ("LWV") is the Florida chapter of the
League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization that has fought since 1920 to
improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and
advocacy. In addition to its mission ofencouraging an active and informed electorate, it is the
League's goal to help protect representative government and the individual liberties established
in the Constitutions ofthe United States and Florida. The LWV believes that every citizen
should be protected in the right to vote.
6. The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches is an organization dedicated to
removing barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes and is comprised of
branches throughout the State ofFlorida, with over 11,000 members statewide.
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7. Democracia Ahora is a Florida-based civic organization that is affiliated with the
national Hispanic civic organization, Democracia U.S.A. It has offices in Florida and individual
members throughout the state. Democracia Ahora's primary purposes are to empower Hispanic
citizens who are engaged in civic and democratic endeavors; and to assist members of Hispanic
communities in identifying and articulating issues of concern, including voting rights issues.
Democracia Ahora is an organization dedicated to increasing the prominence and participation of
Hispanics in every aspect ofthe political process.
8. Defendant Governor Rick Scott is the Governor of the State of Florida, the chief
executive officer of the State of Florida. Defendant Scott is bound by the oath of office he took
to uphold the laws of the United States and the laws of the State of Florida, which includes
implementing amendments to the Florida Constitution approved by the voters, as well as
complying with the provisions ofthe Voting Rights Act.
9. Defendant Kurt Browning is the Secretary of State for the State of Florida and the
chief elections officer for the State. Defendant Browning is the state official responsible for
making preclearance submissions to the United States Department of Justice of any changes
affecting voting occasioned by state constitutional amendments or state laws. Defendant
Browning is bound by the oath of office he took to uphold the laws of the United States and the
laws of the State of Florida, which includes implementing amendments to the Florida
Constitution approved by the voters, as well as complying with the provisions of the Voting
Rights Act.
ALLEGATIONS
10. In November 2010, voters in the State of Florida overwhelmingly approved two
amendments to the Florida Constitution. Amendment 5 created Article III, Section 21 of
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Florida's Constitution, which sets forth new criteria that must be followed by the State
Legislature when it undertakes state legislative redistricting. Amendment 6 created Article III,
Section 20, which specifies new criteria that must be followed by the State Legislature when it
undertakes congressional redistricting. These criteria impact the way legislative and
congressional districts are drawn in Florida, likely changing the composition of the electorate in
numerous legislative and congressional districts all over the State.
11. Defendants have authority under Florida law to implement or administer voting
qualifications or prerequisites to voting, or standards, practices, or procedures with respect to
voting different from those in force or effect on November 1, 1972.
12. Monroe County is one of five political subdivisions within the State of Florida
that are "covered counties" subject to the preclearance requirements of Section 5 of the Voting
Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.c. § 1973c ("Section 5"). See also 28 C.F.R. Part 51,
Appendix.
13. Section 5 states that any "voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or
standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting" different from that in force or effect on
November 1, 1972, in any of Florida's covered counties, may not be lawfully implemented
unless and until such change has been submitted to the United States Attorney General, and the
Attorney General has not interposed an objection within sixty days, or the jurisdiction obtains a
declaratory judgment from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia that the
proposed change does not have the purpose and will not have the effect of denying or abridging
the right to vote on account of race or color.
14. The voting changes occasioned by Amendments 5 and 6 are changes within the
meaning of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act and thus are subject to the Section 5 preclearance
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requirement.
15. According to the preclearance regulations issued by the United States Department
of Justice, jurisdictions subject to Section 5 should submit voting changes for preclearance "as
soon as possible after the changes become final." See 28 C.F.R. § 51.21.
16. The voting changes occasioned by the passage of Amendments 5 and 6 became
final when the State Canvassing Board certified the election on November 16, 2010. On
December 10,2010, the Florida Department of State submitted the voting changes contained in
Amendments 5 and 6 to the United States Attorney General for preclearance on behalf ofthe five
designated preclearance counties (Collier, Hardee, Hendry, Hillsborough and Monroe) pursuant
to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.c. § 1973c.
17. On January 4, 2011, Defendant Scott assumed his office and the next day he
appointed Defendant Browning to his post. Prior to his appointment by Scott, Browning had
served as chair of "Protect Your Vote," a political committee with the sole purpose of defeating
Amendments 5 and 6. In that effort, Defendant Browning formally aligned himself with U.S.
Representatives Corrine Brown and Mario Diaz-Balart, who had unsuccessfully sued to block
the Amendments from being placed on the ballot, Roberts v. Brown, 43 So.3d 673 (Fla. 20 10),
and who have sued once again to block the Amendments' enforcement, see Brown v. Florida,
No. 10-23968 (S.D. Fl.). Mr. Browning publicly championed the Amendments' defeat,
proclaiming that Protect Your Vote would spend "at least $4 [million] maybe more" to defeat the
Amendments, and standing with Reps. Brown and Diaz-Balart "to kill the constitutional
amendments." Mr. Browning appeared on numerous occasions in public and in the media to
argue against the Amendments.
18. Two days after Defendant Scott appointed Defendant Browning as Secretary of
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State, Browning's office wrote to the Department of Justice withdrawing Florida's Section 5
request for preclearance ofAmendments 5 and 6. The voting changes occasioned by
Amendments 5 and 6 have not been re-submitted for preclearance.
19. Defendants have not filed an action in the United States District Court for the
District of Columbia pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act seeking a declaration that
the voting changes occasioned by Amendments 5 and 6 have neither the purpose nor the effect of
denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color or membership in a language
minority group.
20. On information and belief, Defendants do not intend to submit a new application
for preclearance to the Attorney General or to seek preclearance through a declaratory judgment
action in the District Court for the District of Columbia.
CAUSE OF ACTION
21. Defendants and the State of Florida are in violation of Section 5 of the Voting
Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1973c, because they withdrew a timely submission for pre-clearance and
have failed to re-submit it "as soon as possible after the changes become final," see 28 C.F.R. §
51.21.
22. Florida's House of Representatives and Senate have already begun
implementation of the new redistricting standards. Notwithstanding the failure to obtain
preclearance, the Florida Senate has convened its Reapportionment Committee on numerous
occasions and informed its members and the public that redistricting plans will be drawn
utilizing the new criteria set forth in Amendments 5 and 6. The Florida House has published a
website listing the new constitutional provisions as law that will govern the redistricting process.
Further, the Legislature has announced statewide public hearings on redistricting to begin in July
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2011 that will be convened utilizing the new standards.
23. Proceeding with this process notwithstanding failure to obtain the requisite
preclearance of the redistricting criteria set forth in Amendments 5 and 6 will not only continue
the violation of Section 5, but will cause uncertainty, delay and confusion among Plaintiffs,
among other voters, and all those involved in the redistricting process.
24. Plaintiffs have a personal stake in bringing about compliance with Section 5 of
the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1973c. As a result of a long history of racial discrimination
by the State of Florida and Monroe County (and four other Florida counties), and its continuing
effects, the United States Department of Justice (or a special court in the District of Columbia)
must review all voting changes to be implemented in Monroe County to ensure that such voting
changes are free of racially discriminatory purpose and retrogressive effect. The absence of
preclearance for Amendments 5 and 6 harms Plaintiffs and will deprive Plaintiffs of their rights
under 42 U.S.C. § 1973c. Moreover, Amendments 5 and 6 provide Plaintiffs - some of whom
are minority voters - with state constitutional voting protections they did not enjoy before those
Amendments were enacted. Defendants' purposeful withdrawal of the State's preclearance
submission will, if not remedied, deprive Plaintiffs of those critical protections by rendering
them unenforceable.
25. Plaintiffs supported the standards set forth in Amendments 5 and 6, and want to
see them employed by the Legislature as it complies with its obligations to draw congressional
and legislative districts. The absence of preclearance for Amendments 5 and 6 jeopardizes the
application of the new standards and renders the ongoing redistricting process legally uncertain,
harming voters who intend to participate meaningfully in that process.
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26. It has now been over three months since the November 2010 elections. While
their predecessors in office followed federal law and promptly made a Section 5 submission
seeking preclearance ofthe new redistricting criteria, Defendants Scott and Browning have acted
instead in complete defiance of the Voting Rights Act by withdrawing Florida's timely filed
preclearance request, failing to resubmit a request on behalf of Florida and the covered counties
in our State, and by allowing implementation of Amendments 5 and 6 without preclearance.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray that a court of three judges be convened to hear this action
pursuant to 42 U.S.c. § 1973c and 28 U.S.C. § 2284 and thereafter enter a judgment:
(I) Declaring that the voting changes occasioned by Amendments 5 and 6 are subject to
the preclearance requirements of Section 5 ofthe Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C.
§1973c;
(2) Ordering the Defendants to seek the required Section 5 preclearance of the voting
changes occasioned by Amendments 5 and 6 within thirty (30) days, by either filing
an action in the United States District Court for the District ofColumbia or by
seeking administrative preclearance from the United States Attorney General;
(3) Ordering such further relief as may be necessary and appropriate, including an award
of attorneys' fees, as well as all costs and disbursements in maintaining this action.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) 379-4404
By: Is/Jane W.MoscowitzJane W. MoscowitzFlorida Bar No. [email protected]
Charles G. BurrFla. Bar No. 0689416Burr & Smith, LLP441 W. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 300Tampa, FL 33606Tel: (813) 253-2010Fax: (813) 254-8391
Randall C. MarshallAmerican Civil Liberties UnionFoundation of Florida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] Bar Number 181765
Laughlin McDonaldAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
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Paul M. SmithMichael B. DeSanctisEric R. HarenJenner & Block LLP1099 New York Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001Tel: (202) 639-6000Fax: (202) 639-6066
J. Gerald HebertAttorney at LawJ. Gerald Hebert, P.e.191 Somervelle Street, #405Alexandria, VA 22304Telephone (703) 628-4673
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REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF A THREE-JUDGE COURTATTACHED PURSUANT TO S.D. FLA. LOCAL RULE 9.1
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1973(a), "[a]ny action under this section shall be heard and
determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of title
28 of the United States Code and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court." Plaintiffs, by their
counsel, therefore, request the Court to notify the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of
Appeals that Plaintiffs' claim that Defendants have failed to comply with the preclearance
provisions of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is required to be heard by a district court of
three judges pursuant to 28 U.S.c. § 2284 and 42 U.S.c. § 1973c.
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Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 1-1 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/03/2011 Page 1 of 1"'IS44 (Rey.2108) CIVIL COVER SHEETThe JS 44 oivil oover sheet and the information containeli I)erein neitherreplaoe nor supplement the filing IIDd service ofpleadin s or other apers as required by Jaw, except as providedby local rules ofcourt. This form, a?~~o,:ed:b~{.Ii7:J':Ididi~~.Cc:lRf~re~ce.oft~eUllitedS~ber!9111 is.J!lQU~ for ~ Clerk oJ~UI1.!C?£the purpose ofmitiatingthe civil docket sheet. (SElliNSTRUC:nONS O'N T~E~£v.ttk'sB OF THll FORM,I ' , I !M'ffiftjl~~~S.xmt mWGa$rEmllim. ".. :. ----_ _ -.
J. (a) PLAINTIFFS The League ofW9.m~.!! Voters ofFlorida,The Florida State Conference ofNMCP Branches,
Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter,
M!~haelE. B~rmllt),J:;.h.~!e.s ~all?h Jr~I~4 r.!1!J:i~ia M. Lenny(b) County ofResidence ofFiI'St Listed Plpintiff lv.I=:.::o""nr;:;o:::.;e::.- _
(EXCEPT IN u.S. PLAINTiFF CASES)
(c) Allomey's (Firm N.me, Addre....nd Telepbone Nun,ber)
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
1111 Brickell Avenue, Ste 2050, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 379-8300
DEFENDANTS
Rick Scott, in his capacity as Governor of Florida; and Kurt
Browning, in his capacity as Florida Secretary of State DICounty ofResidence ofFirst Listed Defendant
(IN u.s. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
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DOCKETNUMBER 10-23968
Cite the U.s. Civil Statute under which yOll are filing lind Write a BriefStatement of Cause (Do lIot cite jurisdictional statutes unlessdiversity):
VII. CAUSE OF ACTION This case arises under the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1973c and 1973 1 and seeks declaratory and injunctive
relief reouirinl! the State to seek nreclearance for Florida Constitutional Amendmentc; 5 and 6. DLENGTH OF TRIAL via..2-- days estimpted (for both sides to try entire case)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTfor the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN AND CHARLESMAJOR JR., PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Civil Action No. 11-10006-CIV-Moore/SimontonPlaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-IOTallahassee, Florida 32399
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days of service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) - or 60 days if youare the United States or a United states agency, or an officer or employee of the United states described in Fed. R.Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,whose name and address are:
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in thecomplaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: February 3, 2011
Steven [\..1. Larimoreel;Oo1,l,.. ..... f .'n1l1't
SIJl\Il\..fONS
s/Olivia TompkinsDeputy ClerkU.S. District Courts
003
Case 4:11-cv-1 0006-KMM Document 4-4 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/03/2011 Page 1 of 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTfor the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN AND CHARLESMAJOR JR., PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Civil Action No. 11-10006-CIV-Moore/SimontonPlaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OITallahassee, Florida 32399-1050
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days of service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) - or 60 days if youare the United States or a United states agency, or an officer or employee of the United states described in Fed. R.Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney,whose name and address are:
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P .A.
Sabadell Financial Center111I Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in thecomplaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: February 3, 2011
SlJj\..fj\IONS
s/Olivia TompkinsDeputy ClerkU.S. District Courts
004
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTfor the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN AND CHARLESMAJOR JR., PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Civil Action No. 11-10006-CIV-Moore/SimontonPlaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: Rick ScottGovernor of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OITallahassee, Florida 32399
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days of service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) - or 60 days if youare the United States or a United states agency, or an officer or employee of the United states described in Fed. R.Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,whose name and address are:
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
Sabadell Financial CenterIIII Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in thecomplaint. .You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: February 3, 2011SlJ~..f~..fONS
s/Olivia TompkinsDeputy ClerkU.S. District Courts
005
02/07/2011 5 PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. THIS ORDER has been entered uponthe filing ofthe complaint. Plaintiffs counsel is hereby ORDERED toforward to all defendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy ofthis order. It is further ORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to thiscase and the parties shall hold a scheduling conference no later than twenty(20) days after the filing ofthe first responsive pleading by the lastresponding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing ofthecomplaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendants have not beenserved by the expiration ofthis deadline, Plaintiff shall move for anenlargement oftime to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 120days from the filing ofthe Complaint. Within ten (10) days ofthe schedulingconference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure ofcounsel tofile a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may resultin dismissal, default, and the imposition ofother sanctions includingattorney's fees and costs. The parties should note that the time period forfiling a joint scheduling report is not tolled by the filing ofany otherpleading, such as an amended complaint or Rule 12 motion. The schedulingconference may be held via telephone. At the conference, the parties shallcomply with the following agenda that the Court adopts from S.D. Fla. L.R.16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.1 and 2) - The parties shalldetermine the procedure for exchanging a copy of or a description bycategory and location ofall documents and other evidence that is reasonablyavailable and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed.R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations ofthe nature andextent ofany category ofdamages claimed by the disclosing party unless thecomputations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R.Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insurance agreements which maybe at issue with the satisfaction ofthejudgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D).(2) List of Witnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address andtelephone number ofeach individual known to have knowledge ofthe factssupporting the material allegations ofthe pleading filed by the party. Fed. R.Civ. P. 26(a)(I)(A). The parties have a continuing obligation to disclose thisinformation. (3) Discussions and Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - Theparties shall discuss the nature and basis oftheir claims and defenses and thepossibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution ofthe case. Failure tocomply with this Order or to exchange the information listed above mayresult in sanctions and 1or the exclusion ofdocuments or witnesses at thetime oftrial. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.M. Telephonic appearances are notpermitted for any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in this matter theparties are instructed to notifY the Court by telephone and to file a Notice ofSettlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Judge K. MichaelMoore on 2/7/2011. (rg1) (Entered: 02/0712011)
006
02/0712011 6 PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATTERSTO MAGISTRATE, JUDGE ANDREA M. SIMONTON. PURSUANT to 28U.S.C. § 636 and the Magistrate Rules ofthe Local Rules ofthe SouthernDistrict ofFlorida, the above-captioned Cause is referred to United StatesMagistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton to take all necessary and properaction as required by law with respect to any and all pretrial discoverymatters. Any motion affecting deadlines set by the Court's Scheduling Orderis excluded from this referral, unless specifically referred by separate Order.Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 21712011. (rg1) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
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pro hacvice--::::;-:-'-~::-7--f---f.A--~bL,IloI.,UEDSTATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE-_..-...........,;";,;;",;---.;.;:;,:,,,,;;:;;~--f\OUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity asGovernor of the State of Florida; and KURTBROWNING, in his official capacity asFlorida Secretary of State,
FEB 07 2011STEVEN M. LARIMORECLERK U. S. DIST. CT.S D of FLA. - MIAMI
FILED by ..,J.."...--
Case No. l1-CV-I0006-KMMPlaintiffs,
Defendants.
vs.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)))))))))))
MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TO DESIGNATION, AND REQUESTTO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FLUNG
In accordance with Local Rules 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice of Attorneys of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the
undersigned respectfully moves for the admission pro hac vice of Michael B. DeSanctis of the
law firm of Jenner & Block LLP, 1099 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202)
639-6000, for purposes ofappearance as co-counsel on behalfof Plaintiffs the League of Women
Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches ("Florida NAACP"),
Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E, Berman, Charles Major, Jr., and
Patricia M, Lenny (collectively, "Plaintiffs") in the above-styled case only, and pursuant to Rule
2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, to pennit Michael B. DeSanctis to receive
electronic filings in this case, and in support thereof states as follows:
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 2 of 7
1. Michael B. DeSanctis is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida and is
a member in good standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: District of Columbia (Bar
No. 460961); New Jersey (Bar No. 1009-1998); New York (Bar No. 2876803); Supreme Court
of the United States; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth,
Eleventh, and District of Columbia Circuits; the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia;
the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland; the U.S. District Court for the District of
New Jersey; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District ofNew York.
2. Movant, Jane W. Moscowitz, Esquire, of the law firm of Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.,
Sabadell Financial Center, 1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050, Miami, FL 33131, (305) 379
8300, is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Florida, maintains an office in this State for the practice of law, and is
authorized to file through the Court's electronic filing system. Movant consents to be designated
as a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily
communicate regarding the conduct of the case, upon whom filings shall be served, who shall be
required to electronically file all documents and things that may be filed electronically, and who
shall be responsible for filing documents in compliance with the CMlECF Administrative
Procedures. See Section 2B of the CMJECF Administrative Procedures.
3. In accordance with the local rules of this Court, Michael B. DeSanctis has made payment
of this Court's $75 admission fee. A certification in accordance with Rule 4(b) is attached
hereto.
4. Michael B. DeSanctis, by and through designated counsel and pursuant to Section 2B
CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, hereby requests the Court to provide Notice of Electronic
Filings to Michael B. DeSanctis at the email [email protected].
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 3 of 7
WHEREFORE, Jane W. Moscowitz, moves this Court to enter an Order permitting
Michael B. DeSanctis to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating
to the proceedings in the above-styled matter and directing the Clerk to provide notice of
electronic filings to Michael B. DeSanctis.
Date: February1",2011 Respectfully submitted,
~~. MoscowitzrNo.586498
M'Q~witz& Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) [email protected]
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 4 of 7
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. l1-CV-10006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State ofFlorida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
CERTIFICATION OF MICHAEL B. DESANCTIS
I, Michael B. DeSanctis, Esquire, pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing
the Admission and Practice of Attorneys, hereby certify that (1) I have studied the Local Rules of
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; and (2) I am a member in
good standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: District ofColumbia (Bar No. 460961);
New Jersey (Bar No. 1009-1998); New York (Bar No. 2876803); Supreme Court of the United
States; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth, Eleventh, and
District of Columbia Circuits; the u.s. District Court for the District of Columbia; the U.S.
District Court for the District of Maryland; the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey;
and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District ofNew York.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Appear
Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of
Electronic Filings was served by mail, on FebruaryL 2011 to the following:
Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OITallahassee, Florida 32399-1050Counsel for Governor Rick Scott
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-l 0Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 7 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 6 of 7
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. II-CV-I0006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
ORDER GRANTING.MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TODESIGNATION, AND REOUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF
ELECTRONIC FILING
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice forMichael B. DeSanctis, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filing (the "Motion"), pursuant to the Special Rules Governing the Admission andPractice of Attorneys in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida andSection 2B of the CMlECF Administrative Procedures. This Court having considered the motionand all other relevant factors, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
The Motion is GRANTED. Michael B. DeSanctis may appear and participate in this action onbehalf of Plaintiffs the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman,Charles Major, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of allelectronic filings to Michael B. DeSanctis at [email protected].
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at , Florida, this day of
United States District Judge
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RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity asGovernor of the State of Florida; and KURTBROWNING, in his official capacity asFlorida Secretary of State,
FEB 07 2011STEVEN M. LARIMORECLERK U. S. DIST. CT.S. D. of FLA. - MIAMI
FILED by AJL.t D.C.
Case No. l1-CV-I0006-KMMPlaintiffs,
Defendants.
vs.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTIER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)))))))))))
MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. CONSENT TO DESIGNATION, AND REOUESTTO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING
In accordance with Local Rules 4(b) ofthe Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice ofAttorneys of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the
undersigned respectfully moves for the admission pro hac vice of Eric R. Haren of the law firm
of Jenner & Block LLP, 1099 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 639-
6000, for purposes of appearance as co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiffs the League of Women
Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches ("Florida NAACP"),
Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, Charles Major, Jr., and
Patricia M. Lenny (collectively, "Plaintiffs") in the above-styled case only, and pursuant to Rule
2B of the CMIECF Administrative Procedures, to permit Eric R. Haren to receive electronic
filings in this case, and in support thereof states as follows:
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1. Eric R. Haren is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida and is a
member in good standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: California (Bar No.
250291); District of Columbia (Bar No. 985189); the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and
Federal Circuits; and the United States Court of Federal Claims.
2. Movant, Jane W. Moscowitz, Esquire, of the law finn of Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.,
Sabadell Financial Center, 1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050, Miami, FL 33131, (305) 379
8300, is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Florida, maintains an office in this State for the practice of law, and is
authorized to file through the Court's electronic filing system. Movant consents to be designated
as a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily
communicate regarding the conduct of the case, upon whom filings shall be served, who shall be
required to electronically file all documents and things that may be filed electronically, and who
shall be responsible for filing documents in compliance with the CMlECF Administrative
Procedures. See Section 2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures.
3. In accordance with the local rules of this Court, Eric R. Haren has made payment of this
Court's $75 admission fee. A certification in accordance with Rule 4(b) is attached hereto.
4. Eric R. Haren, by and through designated counsel and pursuant to Section 2B CM/ECF
Administrative Procedures, hereby requests the Court to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to
Eric R. Haren at the email [email protected].
WHEREFORE, Jane W. Moscowitz, moves this Court to cnter an Order pennitting Eric
R. Haren to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating to the
proceedings in the above-styled matter and directing the Clerk to provide notice of electronic
filings to Eric R. Haren.
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 8
Date: February.L 2011
Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 3 of 7
Respectfully submitted,
. Moscowitz, Fla. B No. 586498Mos owitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
adell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) [email protected]
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. ll-CV-I 0006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
CERTIFICAnON OF ERIC R. HAREN
I, Eric R. Haren, Esquire, pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the
Admission and Practice of Attorneys, hereby certifY that (1) I have studied the Local Rules of the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; and (2) I am a member in good
standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: California (Bar No. 250291); District of
Columbia (Bar No. 985189); the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Federal Circuits; and
the United States Court of Federal Claims.
~Eric R. Haren
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Appear
Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of
Electronic Filings was served by mail, on February1,2011 to the following:
Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OlTallahassee, Florida 32399-1050Counsel for Governor Rick Scott
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-IOTallahassee, Florida 32399
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. ll-CV-lO006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary ofState, )
)Defendants. )
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. CONSENT TODESIGNATION, AND REQUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF
ELECTRONIC FILING
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice forEric R. Haren, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filing (the "Motion"), pursuant to the Special Rules Governing the Admission andPractice of Attorneys in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida andSection 2B of the CMlECF Administrative Procedures. This Court having considered the motionand all other relevant factors, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
The Motion is GRANTED. Eric R. Haren may appear and participate in this action on behalf ofPlaintiffs the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of NAACPBranches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, CharlesMajor, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of allelectronic filings to Eric R. Haren at [email protected].
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at __----', Florida, this day of
United States District Judge
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Copies furnished to:All Counsel ofRecord (via electronicfiling)
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RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity asGovernor ofthe State of Florida; and KURTBROWNING, in his official capacity asFlorida Secretary of State,
FEB 07 2011STEVEN M. LARIMORECLERK U. S. DIST. CT.S. D. of FLA. - MIAMI
FILED by D.C.
Case No. ll-CV-I0006-KMMPlaintiffs,
Defendants.
vs.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)))))))))))
MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TO DESIGNATION. AND REQUESTTO ELECTRONICALLY R'ECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING
In accordance with Local Rules 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice ofAttorneys of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the
undersigned respectfully moves for the admission pro hac vice of Paul M. Smith of the law firm
of Jenner & Block LLP, 1099 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 639-
6000, for purposes of appearance as co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiffs the League of Women
Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches ("Florida NAACP"),
Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, Charles Major, Jr., and
Patricia M. Lenny (collectively, "Plaintiffs") in the above-styled case only, and pursuant to Rule
2B of the CMlECF Administrative Procedures, to permit Paul M. Smith to receive electronic
filings in this case, and in support thereof states as follows:
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1. Paul M. Smith is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida and is a
member in good standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: District of Columbia (Bar
No. 358870); Maryland (Bar No. 27182); New York (Bar No. 4372447); the Supreme Court of
the United States; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth,
Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, District of Columbia, and Federal Circuits; the U.S.
District Court for the District of Columbia; the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado;
the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; the U.S. District Court for the District
ofMaryland; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
2. Movant, Jane W. Moscowitz, Esquire, of the law firm of Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.,
Sabadell Financial Center, 1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050, Miami, FL 33131, (305) 379
8300, is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Florida, maintains an office in this State for the practice of law, and is
authorized to file through the Court's electronic filing system. Movant consents to be designated
as a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily
communicate regarding the conduct of the case, upon whom filings shall be served, who shall be
required to electronically file all documents and things that may be filed electronically, and who
shall be responsible for filing documents in compliance with the CM/ECF Administrative
Procedures. See Section 2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures.
3. In accordance with the local rules of this Court, Paul M. Smith has made payment of this
Court's $75 admission fee. A certification in accordance with Rule 4(b) is attached hereto.
4. Paul M. Smith, by and through designated counsel and pursuant to Section 2B CM/ECF
Administrative Procedures, hereby requests the Court to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to
Paul M. Smith at the email [email protected].
·Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 3 of 8
WHEREFORE, Jane W. Moscowitz, moves this Court to enter an Order pennitting Paul
M. Smith to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating to the
proceedings in the above-styled matter and directing the Clerk to provide notice of electronic
filings to Paul M. Smith.
Date: February 2,2011 Respectfully submitted,
Ulv\b. Moscowitz .No. 586498
M owitz & Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) [email protected]
'Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 9 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 4 of 8
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. l1-CV-1 0006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor ofthe State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
CERTIFICATION OF PAUL M. SMITH
I, Paul M. Smith, Esquire, pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the
Admission and Practice ofAttorneys, hereby certify that (l) I have studied the Local Rules of the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; and (2) Tam a member in good
standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: District of Columbia (Bar No. 358870);
Maryland (Bar No. 27182); New York (Bar No. 4372447); the Supreme Court of the United
States; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, District of Columbia, and Federal Circuits; the U.S. District
Court for the District of Columbia; the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado; the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; the U.S. District Court for the District of
Maryland; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District ofNew York.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Appear
Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of
Electronic Filings was served by mail, on February22011 to the following:
Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OlTallahassee, Florida 32399-1050Counsel for Governor Rick Scott
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-l 0Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No, ll-CV-I0006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor ofthe State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. CONSENT TODESIGNATION, AND REOUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF
ELECTRONIC FILING
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice forPaul M. Smith, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filing (the "Motion"), pursuant to the Special Rules Governing the Admission andPractice of Attorneys in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida andSection 2B of the CMIECF Administrative Procedures. This Court having considered the motionand all other relevant factors, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
The Motion is GRANTED. Paul M. Smith may appear and participate in this action on behalfofPlaintiffs the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of NAACPBranches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Bennan, CharlesMajor, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of allelectronic filings to Paul M. Smith at [email protected].
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at -", Florida, this day of
United States District Judge
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Copies furnished to:All Counsel ofRecord (via ·electronicjiling)
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3'LlNC:.lEEPAlO ~ =r.J.~~ehac Ie> (p 1/ UNIrED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
Steven M. larimore, Clerk SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity asGovernor of the State of Florida; and KURTBROWNING, in his official capacity asFlorida Secretary of State,
FEB 07 2011STI;VEN M, I.ARIMOR~CLERK y, Il f)1~r: fj'fS. D, of FlA, ",; M" ,
FILED by....,....__.. D.C.
Case No. t l-CV-tO006-KMM
Defendants.
Plaintiffs,
vs.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHaRA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)))))))))))
MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. CONSENT TO DESIGNATION, AND REOUESTTO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING
In accordance with Local Rules 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice ofAttorneys ofthe United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the
undersigned respectfully moves for the admission pro hac vice of J. Gerald Hebert, 191
Somervelle Street, #405, Alexandria, VA 22304, (703) 628-4673, for purposes of appearance as
co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiffs the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State
Conference of NAACP Branches ("Florida NAACP"), Democracia Ahara, Sarah Fowler,
Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, Charles Major, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny (collectively,
"Plaintiffs") in the above-styled case only, and pursuant to Rule 2B of the CM/ECF
Administrative Procedures, to permit J. Gerald Hebert to receive electronic filings in this case,
and in support thereof states as follows:
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1. J. Gerald Hebert is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida and is a
member in good standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: Virginia (Bar No. 48432);
District of Columbia (Bar No. 447676); U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia;
and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. I am also a member of the bar in good
standing of the United States Courts ofAppeals for the Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits, and a
member of the bar in good standing of the United States Supreme Court.
2. Movant, Jane W. Moscowitz, Esquire, of the law firm of Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.,
Sabadell Financial Center, 1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050, Miami, FL 33131, (305) 379
8300, is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Florida, maintains an office in this State for the practice of law, and is
authorized to file through the Court's electronic filing system. Movant consents to be designated
as a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily
communicate regarding the conduct of the case, upon whom filings shall be served, who shall be
required to electronically file all documents and things that may be filed electronically, and who
shall be responsible for filing documents in compliance with the CMlECF Administrative
Procedures. See Section 2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures.
3. In accordance with the local rules of this Court, J. Gerald Hebert has made payment of
this Court's $75 admission fee. A certification in accordance with Rule 4(b) is attached hereto.
4. J. Gerald Hebert, by and through designated counsel and pursuant to Section 2B CMIECF
Administrative Procedures, hereby requests the Court to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to
J. Gerald Hebert at the email address GHebcrtCd:campaignlegalcenter.org.
WHEREFORE, Jane W. Moscowitz, moves this Court to enter an Order permitting J.
Gerald Hebert to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating to the
.Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 10 Entered on FLSD Docket 02/07/2011 Page 3 of 7
proceedings in the above-styled matter and directing the Clerk to provide notice of electronic
filings to J. Gerald Hebert.
Date: February 1- ,2011 Respectfully submitted,
~/s~rJhO~Ja ~~F a. ar No. 586498
o cowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.adell Financial Center
1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) [email protected]
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. II-CV-lO006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State of Florida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
CERTIFICATION OF J. GERALD HEBERT
I, J. Gerald Hebert, Esquire, pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the
Admission and Practice of Attorneys, hereby certify that (I) I have studied the Local Rules of the
United States District Court for the SOllthern District of Florida; and (2) I am a member in good
standing of the Bars of the following jurisdictions: Virginia (Bar No. 48432); District of
Columbia (Bar No. 447676); the Supreme Court of the United States; the United States Courts of
Appeals for the Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits; the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
District ofVirginia; and the U.S. District Court for the District ofColumbia.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Appear
Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of
Electronic Filings was served by mail, on February"];,2011 to the following:
Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OlTallahassee, Florida 32399-1050Counselfor Governor Rick Scott
Kurt BrowningSecretary ofStateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-IOTallahassee, Florida 32399
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF )FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATE )CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, )DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH )FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL )E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., )and PATRICIA M. LENNY, )
)Plaintiffs, ) Case No. ll-CV-I0006-KMM
)vs. )
)RICK SCOTT, in his official capacity as )Governor of the State ofFlorida; and KURT )BROWNING, in his official capacity as )Florida Secretary of State, )
)Defendants. )
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TODESIGNATION, AND REQUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF
ELECTRONIC FILING
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice forJ. Gerald Hebert, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filing (the "Motion"), pursuant to the Special Rules Governing the Admission andPractice of Attorneys in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida andSection 2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. This Court having considered the motionand all other relevant factors, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
The Motion is GRANTED. Michael B. DeSanctis may appear and participate in this action onbehalf of Plaintiffs the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman,Charles Major, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of allelectronic filings to J. Gerald Hebert at [email protected].
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at __---', Florida, this day of
United States District Judge
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Copies furnished to:All Counsel of Record (via electronicfUing)
011
02/08/2011 11 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on Plaintiffs'Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request toElectronically Receive Notices ofElectronic Filings Z.8..2.lQ . UPONCONSIDERATION ofthe Motions, the pertinent portions ofthe record,and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is ORDERED ANDADJUDGED that the Motions Z.8..2.lQ are GRANTED. Eric R. Haren, J.Gerald Hebert, Michael B. DeSanctis and Paul M. Smith may appear ProHac Vice in this matter. The Clerk ofthe Court shall provide electronicnotification ofall electronic filings to [email protected],[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 2/8/2011. (rgl)(Entered: 02/08/2011)
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FILING FEEPAID-J; 1.(": ~~~ehac / ~7~~ UNI rED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
Steven M. [art ore, Clerk IsOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDAFILED by D.C.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTIER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffsv.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
FEB 08 2011STEVEN M. LARIMOReCLERK U. S. DIST. CT.
Civil Action No.: 4:11-cv -MIAMI
MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE,CONSENT TO DESIGNATION, AND REQUEST TO
ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING
In accordance with Local Rules 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice of Attorneys of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the
undersigned respectfully moves for the admission pro hac vice of M. Laughlin McDonald----------(Moffatt Laughlin McDonald) of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc., 230
Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1440, Atlanta, GA 30303-1227, 404-523-2721, for purposes of
appearance as co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiffs in the above-styled case only, and pursuant to
Rule 2B of the CMlECF Administrative Procedures, to permit M. Laughlin McDonald to receive
electronic filings in this case, and in support thereof states as follows:
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1. M. Laughlin McDonald is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of
Florida and is a member in good standing of the Georgia Bar, the United States District Court for
the Northern District of Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit.
2. Movant, Randall C. Marshall of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
of Florida, Inc., 4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340, Miami, FL 33137-3227, 786-363-2700, is a
member in good standing of The Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Florida, maintains an office in this State for the practice of law, and is
authorized to file through the Court's electronic filing system. Movant consents to be designated
as a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily
communicate regarding the conduct of the case, upon whom filings shall be served, who shall be
required to electronically file all documents and things that may be filed electronically, and who
shall be responsible for filing documents in compliance with the CMlECF Administrative
Procedures.
3. In accordance with the local rules of this Court, M. Laughlin McDonald has made
payment of this Court's $75 admission fee. A certification in accordance with Rille 4(b) is
attached hereto.
4. M. Laughlin McDonald, by and through designated counsel and pursuant to
Section 2B CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, hereby requests the Court to provide Notice of
Electronic Filings to M. Laughlin McDonald at email address: [email protected].
WHEREFORE, Randall C. Marshall moves this Court to enter an Order permitting M.
Laughlin McDonald, to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs, for all purposes relating
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to the proceedings in the above-styled matter and directing the Clerk to provide notice of
electronic filings to M. Laughlin McDonald.
Date: February 8, 2011
RANDALLC.MARSHALLAmerican Civil Liberties Union
Foundation of Florida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] Bar Number 181765
M. LAUGHLIN McDONALDAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NWSuite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffsv.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
Civil Action No.: 4:11-cv-l0006-KMM
CERTIFICATION OF M. LAUGHLIN McDONALD
M. Laughlin McDonald, Esquire, pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Special Rules Governing
the Admission and Practice ofAttorneys, hereby certifies that (I) I have studied the Local Rules
of the United States District Court for the Southern District ofFlorida; and (2) I am a member in
good standing ofthe Georgia Bar, the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit.
M. LAUGHLIN McDONALDAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NWSuite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on February 8, 2011, I filed the foregoing document with the
Clerk of the Court and sent a copy by U.S. mail, postage pre-paid, and bye-mail to the
following:
Pam Bondi, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney GeneralState of FloridaThe Capitol PL-O1Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050
Counselfor Governor Rick Scott
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-I 0
Twlahassee,Florida32399 <::~}J ( uJ!RANDALL C. MARSHALLAmerican Civil Liberties Union
Foundation of Florida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] Bar Number 181765
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffsv.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
Civil Action No.: 4:11-cv-lO006-KMM
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEARPRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TO DESIGNATION AND REQUEST TO
ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING
THIS CAUSE having come before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for
M. Laughlin McDonald, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices
of Electronic Filing (the "Motion"), pursuant to the Special Rules Governing the Admission and
Practice of Attorneys in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and
Section 2B of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. This Court having considered the motion
and all other relevant factors, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
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The Motion is GRANTED. M. Laughlin McDonald may appear and participate in this
action on behalfof Plaintiffs. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of all electronic
filings to M. Laughlin McDonald at [email protected].
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Miami, Florida, this _ day of February, 2011.
K. MICHAEL MOOREUNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
cc: all counsel of record
013
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State ofFlorida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
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Case No. ll-CV-l0006-KMM
NOTICE OF FILING CORRECTED SERVICE LIST
Plaintiffs, the League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of
NAACP Branches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman,
Charles Major, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny, hereby file a corrected service list to Motion's for Pro
Hac Vice (DE #'s 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12), attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Respectfully Submitted,
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) 379-4404
By: Is/Jane W.MoscowitzJane W. MoscowitzFlorida Bar No. [email protected]
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Charles G. BurrFla. Bar No. 0689416Burr & Smith, LLP441 W. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 300Tampa, FL 33606Tel: (813) 253-2010Fax: (813) [email protected]
Randall C. MarshallAmerican Civil Liberties UnionFoundation of Florida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] [email protected]
Laughlin McDonaldAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
Paul M. SmithMichael B. DeSanctisEric R. HarenJenner & Block LLP1099 New York Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001Tel: (202) 639-6000Fax: (202) [email protected]
J. Gerald HebertAttorney at LawJ. Gerald Hebert, P.C.191 Somervelle Street, #405Alexandria, VA 22304Tel: (703) [email protected]
2
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing is being served via
transmission of notices of electronic filing generated by CM/ECF on this 9th, day of February,
2011, on:
Rick ScottGovernor of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OlTallahassee, Florida 32399
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-IOTallahassee, Florida 32399
silane W. Moscowitzlane W. Moscowitz
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EXHIBIT A
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CORRECTED SERVICE LIST
Rick ScottGovernor of FloridaThe Capitol PL-O1Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-l 0Tallahassee, Florida 32399
sIlane W. MoscowitzJane W. Moscowitz
014
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
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Case No. ll-CV-I0006-KMM
DECLARATION OF JANE W.MOSCOWITZ REGARDINGSERVICE OF THE COMPLAINTAND SUMMONSES
I, JANE W. MOSCOWITZ, make the following Declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.c. §
1746 and Rule 4, FRCP:
1. I am an attorney licensed to practice in the courts of the State ofFlorida,
and am admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida. I am over 18 years of age. I am a
partner in the firm ofMoscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A., and represent the League of Women Voters
of Florida, The Florida State Conference ofNAACP Branches, Democracia Ahora, Sarah
Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman, Charles Major, Jr., and Patricia M. Lenny in the
1
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above-captioned matter. Accordingly, I am fully familiar with the facts, circumstances, and prior
proceedings in this matter.
2. Plaintiffs' Complaint and Summons was served upon Defendants via Certified
U.S. Mail, Return Receipt Requested. More specifically, Defendants were served as follows:
(a) Defendant Governor Rick Scott was served with a package bearing Article Number
7007 0220 0000 7625 5001;
(b) Defendant Secretary of State Kurt Browning was served with a package bearing
Article Number 7007 0220 0000 7625 4998, and
(c) Attorney General Pam Bondi (served as a courtesy) was served with a package bearing
Article Number 7007 0220 0000 7625 4981. Each package contained a copy of the Complaint,
and each package issued to a defendant contained a summons issued by this Court.
3. Defendants accepted service by mail. A true and correct copy ofthe dated and
stamped Return Receipt cards reflecting Defendants' acceptance are attached hereto as Exhibits
A, B, andC.
Respectfully submitted,
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) 379-4404
By: Is/Jane W.MoscowitzJane W. MoscowitzFlorida Bar No. [email protected]
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Charles G. BurrFla. BarNo. 0689416Burr & Smith, LLP441 W. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 300Tampa, FL 33606Tel: (813) 253-2010Fax: (813) [email protected]
Randall C. MarshallAmerican Civil Liberties UnionFoundation ofFlorida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] Bar Number [email protected]
Laughlin McDonaldAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
Paul M. SmithMichael B. DeSanctisEric R. HarenJenner & Block LLP1099 New York Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001Tel: (202) 639-6000Fax: (202) [email protected]
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J. Gerald HebertAttorney at LawJ. Gerald Hebert, P.C.191 Somervelle Street, #405Alexandria, VA 22304Tel: (703) [email protected]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing is being served via
transmission of notices of electronic filing generated by CMlECF on this 16th, day of February,
2011, on:
Rick ScottGovernor ofFloridaThe Capitol PL-O1Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-l 0Tallahassee, Florida 32399
s/Jane W. MoscowitzJane W. Moscowitz
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EXHIBIT A
NoNQ)C)cac..
Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02·M·1540.
7007 0220 0000 7625 5001
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.sO that we can return the card to you•• Attach this card to the back of the mailpiecei
or on the front if space permits. .;:'
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-EXHIBITC
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3. Service 1YPeIllL Certlfied Mail D Express Mail[J Registered Ia Return Receipt for Merehandise :[J Insured Mail o C.O.D.
~. Complete [terns 1, 2, and 3. Also complete... item 4 if Re$iCted Delivery is desired. .O. Print your name and address on the reverse~ so that we can return the card to you.<P. Attach this card to the back of the maIlplece,~ or on the front If space permits.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLESMAJOR, JR., and PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor ofthe State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
Civil Action No.:ll-10006-CV-MOORE
Three-Judge District Court Requested
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE
Plaintiffs THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA
STATE CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES, DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAH
FOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER, MICHAEL E. BERMAN, CHARLES MAJOR, JR., and
PATRICIA M. LENNY, pursuant to Local Rule 3.8, hereby file this Notice of Related Case, to
inform this Court of another case, Diaz-Balart v. Rick Scott, et al., Case No. 10-CV- 23968-
UNGARO, "which involves subject matter which is a material part of the subject matter of
another action or proceeding then pending before this Court...." Section 2.15.00 of the
Internal Operating Procedures of the Southern District of Florida. Pursuant to Local Rule 3.8,
it is the "continuing duty of counsel" to notify the Court of such related actions.
This case and Diaz-Balart v. Rick Scott involve much of the same subject matter, namely
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the implementation and enforceability of recently adopted Amendment 6 to the Florida
Constitution, now Section III, Article 20. Amendment 6, upon adoption by Florida's voters in
the last election, created new criteria that must be followed by the State Legislature when it
undertakes congressional redistricting pursuant to the 2010 census. Specifically, the Diaz-Balart
Plaintiffs (two members of the United States Congress) seek to enjoin the Governor and
Secretary of State from enforcement of Amendment 6; and this case addresses the question of
whether Amendment 6 should be submitted by the Governor or Secretary of State for pre
clearance pursuant to section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.c. § 1973c
("Section 5") in order to assure its implementation and enforcement. Section 5 states that any
"voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to
voting" in any jurisdiction covered by Section 5, may not be lawfully implemented unless and
until such change has been pre-cleared by the Department of Justice or the United States District
Court for the District of Columbia. This case also seeks the same relief for Amendment 5, now
Article III, section 21 of the Florida Constitution which specifies new criteria that must be
followed by the State Legislature when it undertakes state legislative redistricting.
This action came about when Florida's Governor and Secretary of State withdrew an
earlier request that the Department of Justice approve the new criteria as required by Section 5.
Despite the apparent need for preclearance, the State of Florida has begun to implement Sections
20 and 21. The essence of this case is to determine if Sections 20 and 21 require pre-clearance
and if they do, to require the Governor and the Secretary of State to re-submit them promptly for
preclearance so that they may be enforced.
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The two actions are, therefore, related, especially because the new criteria cannot be
legally implemented until the requisite pre-clearance of the criteria has been obtained - a legal
reality intimately connected to the Diaz-Balart Plaintiffs' alleged harms. Lopez v. Monterey
County, 525 U.S. 266, 287 (1999); McDaniel v. Sanchez, 425 U.S. 130 (1987); Cook v. Randolph
County, 573 F.3d 1143 (1Ith Cir. 2009). Furthermore, there is an identity ofparties in these
related cases. The primary Defendants in the two actions, Governor Scott and Secretary of State
Browning, are the same, and some ofthe Plaintiffs in the instant case, i.e., the Florida State
Conference ofNAACP Branches and Democracia Ahora, have moved to intervene as
Defendants in the Diaz Balart case.
Respectfully Submitted,
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050Miami, FL 33131Telephone (305) 379-8300Facsimile (305) 379-4404
By: Is/Jane W.MoscowitzJane W. MoscowitzFlorida Bar No. [email protected]
Charles G. BurrFla. BarNo. 0689416Burr & Smith, LLP441 W. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 300Tampa, FL 33606Tel: (813) 253-2010Fax: (813) [email protected]
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Randall C. MarshallAmerican Civil Liberties UnionFoundation ofFlorida, Inc.4500 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340Miami, FL 33137Tel: (786) 363-2700Fax: (786) [email protected] Bar Number 181765
Laughlin McDonaldAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc.230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1440Atlanta, GA 30303-1227Tel: (404) 523-2721Fax: (404) [email protected]
Paul M. SmithMichael B. DeSanctisEric R. HarenJenner & Block LLP1099 New York Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001Tel: (202) 639-6000Fax: (202) [email protected]
J. Gerald HebertAttorney at LawJ. Gerald Hebert, P.C.191 Somervelle Street, #405Alexandria, VA 22304Telephone (703) [email protected]
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing is being served via
transmission of notices of electronic filing generated by CMlECF on this 25th, day of February,
2011, on:
Rick ScottGovernor of FloridaThe Capitol PL-OlTallahassee, Florida 32399
Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-l 0Tallahassee, Florida 32399
slJane W. MoscowitzJane W. Moscowitz
5
016
RETURN OF SERVICE
State of Florida County Of Southem United States District COurt Court
Case Number: 11-10006-CIV-MOORE/SIMONTON
Plalf'tlff:The Leil~ ..e ofWornen Voters of Florida, The florida StateConference of NAACP Branches, Democracia Ahara, Sarah Fowler,Rosannl't Potter, Michael E. Bennan and Charles Major Jr., PatriciaM. Lenny,vs.Defendant:Rfck Scott, In his official Capacity as Governor of the State ofFlorida; and Kurt Browning, in his officioI capacity a9 FloridaSe~retaryof State,
For:Jane W. MoscowltzMoscowit2 & MoscowitZ, P.A.1111 Brickell AvenueSuite 2OfSOMiami, FL 33131
Recal'/yl! ':If Vause's Process Service on the 23rd day of February, 2.011 at 10;30 am to be served on RickScott, Governor of Florida, The Capitol PL-01, TaUaha"", Fl32399.
[, J, Lee vause, Jr., do hereby affirm that on the ~3rd day of February, 2011 at 10:65 am, I:,
GOVERNMENT AGENCY: served by deliverIng a true copy of the Summons & Complaint, Request fOTAppointment of a Three..Judge Court Attached PUl'$uant to S,O. FJe. Local Rul& 9.1 with the date end hour ofservice endorsed thereon by me. to: Rick Figlio as General Counsel al the address of The Capitol, SecondFloor, Tallahassee, FL 32399 for Rick Scott, Governor of Florida, and informed said person of the contentstherein, in compllanoe with state Statutes.
Under Peneltles of Perjury, I declare I have read the foregoing document and the facts stated in it are true. NONOTARY REQUIRED PURSUANT TO F.S. 92.525(2}. I am over the age of 18, of sound mind and neither aparty to or interested In the above suit.
Vause's Proc~ss ServiceP.O. I30x 1777Tallahassee, FL 3230Z-1771(850) 6564605
OUT Job Serial Number. VPS~2011 002099
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTfor the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA~ THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN AND CHARLESMAJOR JR., PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Civil Action No. 11-1000a-CIV-Moore/SimontonPlaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityliS Governor oftbe State of Florida;and KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: Kurt BrowningSecretary of StateAttn: The General CounselThe Capitol, LL-IOTallahassee, Florida 32399
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Witbin 2 I days of service of this summons on you (not counting tbe day you received it) - or 60 days if youare the United States or a United states agency, or an officer or employee ofthe United states described in Fed. R.Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve the plaintiffan answer to tbe attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney,whose name and address are:
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
Sabadell Financial CenterI III Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in thecomplaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: February 3, 2011
SIJMMONS
sJOlivia TompkinsDeputy Clerl~
U.S. District Courts
017 .
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State of Florida
RETUR~ OF SERVICE
County of Southern United States District Court Court
case Number: 11.10006-CIV-MOORE/SIMONTON
Plaintiff:The League ofWomen Voters of florida, The f:lorlda Sta~e
Canfe/'(!nce of NAACP Branches, Democtllcia Ahora, Sarah Fowler,Rosanne potfer, Michael E. Berman and Charles Major Jr., PatriciaM. Lenny,VI!l.
Defe"dant:Rick Scott. in his offIcial Capacity as Governor of the State offlorida; and Kurt Browoing, in his official capacity Q$ FloridaSecretal'y of state,
For:Jane W. MoscowltzMoscowit2: & Moseowitz, P,A.1111 Brickell AvenueSuite 2050MiamI, FL 33131
Received by Vause's Process Sel'Vice on the 23rd day of February. 2011 at 10:30 am to be SOlVed on KurtBrowning. Secretary of state, The Capitol, LL-10, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
l, J. Lee Vause, Jr., do hereby affirm that on the 23rd day of February, 2011 at 11:00 am, I:
GOVERNllliENT AGENCY: served by deliVering a true copy of the Summons &Complaint, Request forAppointment of a Three-J.mge Court Attached Pursuant to S,O. Fla.l..ocal Rule g.1 with the dats and hom ofservice endorsed thereon by me, to: Betty Mon~ illS Executive Assistant at the address of 500 $. BronoughSt" Talll.t Slssee, FL 32399 for Kurt Browning, Secrettu'Y of State. and informed said person of the contentstherein, In compliance with State Statutes.
Under Perraltle$ of Perjury, I declare I have read the foregoing document and the fams stated In it are true. NONOTARY REQUIRED PURSUANT TO F.S. 92.525(2). I am over the age of 18, of sound mind and neilher IIIparty to or Interested in the above suit.
Vause's Process ServiceP.O. Box 1777Tallahassee, FL 32302-1n7(850) 656·2605
Our Job Serial Number; VPS-2011 0021 00
Case 4:11-cv-10006-KMM Document 17Case 4:11-cv-1 0006·KMM Document 4
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTfor the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSOF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA STATECONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES,DEMOCRACIA AHORA, SARAHFOWLER, ROSANNE POTTER,MICHAEL E. BERMAN AND CHARLESMAJOR JR., PATRICIA M. LENNY,
Plaintiffs,
v.
RICK SCOTT, in his official capacityas Governor of the State ofFloridajand KURT BROWNING, in his officialcapacity as Florida Secretary ofState,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 11-10006-CIV-Moore/Simonton
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: Rick ScottGovernor ofFloridaThe Capitol PL-DlTallahassee, Florida 32399
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days of service of this summons on yOu (not counting the day you received it) - or 60 days if youare the United States or a United states agency, or an officer or employee of the United states described in Fed. R.Civ. P, 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney,whose name and address are:
Jane W. Moscowitz, Esq.Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
Sabadell Financial Center1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in thecomplaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: February 3, 2011
SlJlVIMrONS
s/Olivia TompkinsDepnty ClerkU.S. District Courts