The list included Scott Beightol and Torrey Tiedeman, who were appointed to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents; Ellen Nowak, who was appointed to the Public Service Commission; and Cate Zeuske, who was appointed to the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators.

Attorneys for Republican lawmakers filed a motion with the District 3 Court of Appeals on Friday seeking a temporary injunction of Niess' ruling, arguing it was "indefensible" and is causing "serious harm" to the state.

Lawyers representing Evers responded to the lawmakers' motion, asking for a chance for Evers to be heard before the court before a ruling is issued — unless the court plans to reject the Republicans' request. Evers' attorneys also argued the appeal was made in the wrong venue. The court has said Evers must weigh in by Monday afternoon.