Western District of Wisconsin (Madison), Judge James D. Peterson (Obama appointee)
What is this case about?
Two towns in Wisconsin chose to do away with all machines and do a pure hand count of their elections using paper ballots. The DOJ brought an enforcement action claiming the towns violated the Help America Vote Act, which, the DOJ asserts, requires at least one electronic voting machine.
Read more here: Overview of the Case
Why is this case important to Bravado America?
This case is important because Bravado America believes that U.S. elections will only be secure when we ditch the electronic machines. Bravado America believes the DOJ has improperly construed HAVA and that this enforcement action is an attempt by the DOJ to stop the hand-counting movement before it gains too much traction.
Current Status of the Case: Thornapple has noticed appeal to the Seventh Circuit.
Important Documents from the Case:
- Complaint (filed by DOJ against the Wisconsin towns)
- Joint Motion for Entry of Partial Consent Decree (Lawrence, Wisc. caved)
- Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (by DOJ)
- Thornapple’s Motion to Dismiss
- U.S./DOJ Reply Brief
- The Court GRANTED the Injunction
- Order Granting Preliminary Injunction
- Status Update — Joint Proposed Case Management Plan
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