Case: Spirit Lake Tribe v. Jaeger

1:18-cv-00222 | U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Filed Date: Oct. 30, 2018

Closed Date: April 27, 2020

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]  This is a case about voting rights on Native American reservations in North Dakota.  It was filed on October 30, 2018, in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.  Plaintiffs were represented by the Native American Rights Fund, the Campaign Legal Center, and private counsel. 

Summary Authors

Emily Grassett (7/10/2024)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bodo, Richard de (North Dakota)

Campbell, Matthew Lee (North Dakota)

Danahy, Molly (North Dakota)

Dickson, Thomas A. (North Dakota)

Attorney for Defendant

Fischer, Elizabeth Ann (North Dakota)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
1

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Oct. 30, 2018

Oct. 30, 2018

Complaint
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Emergency Motion for TRO

Oct. 31, 2018

Oct. 31, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
9

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Plaintiffs' Memorandum In Support of Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Oct. 31, 2018

Oct. 31, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
33

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Order Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Nov. 1, 2018

Nov. 1, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 5722665

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Joint Stipulation

Nov. 2, 2018

Nov. 2, 2018

Settlement Agreement
35

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Order Adopting Stipulation

Nov. 2, 2018

Nov. 2, 2018

Order/Opinion
38

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Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Jan. 7, 2019

Jan. 7, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
51

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Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019

Complaint
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Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint

July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
54

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Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint

July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8111529/spirit-lake-tribe-v-jaeger/

Last updated July 3, 2026, 6:54 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Oct. 30, 2018

COMPLAINT against Alvin Jaeger (Filing fee $400, receipt number 119000127) filed by Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Kara Longie, Terry Yellow Fat, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Dion Jackson. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(rh) (Entered: 10/30/2018)

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2 Oct. 30, 2018

Summons Issued as to Alvin Jaeger. (rh) (Entered: 10/30/2018)

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3 Oct. 31, 2018

*RESTRICTED-ERROR IN DOCUMENT* MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $150, receipt number) by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Danahy, Molly) Modified on 10/31/2018 to restrict access (cjs). (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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4 Oct. 31, 2018

*RESTRICTED-ERROR IN DOCUMENT* MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark P. Gaber (Filing fee $150, receipt number) by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Gaber, Mark) Modified on 10/31/2018 to restrict access (cjs). (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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5 Oct. 31, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Molly Danahy (Filing fee $150, receipt number 119000131) by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (cjs) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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6 Oct. 31, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark P. Gaber (Filing fee $150, receipt number 119000132) by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (cjs) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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7 Oct. 31, 2018

(Text Only) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr. granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Molly Danahy; granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Mark P. Graber. (cjs) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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8 Oct. 31, 2018

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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9 Oct. 31, 2018

MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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10 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Ace Charette re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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11 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Margaret Christ with exhibits FB-1 through FB-28 re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 11/5/2018 to note docket text of exhibit numbers. (js) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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12 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Molly E. Danahy with exhibits 1 through 14 re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 11/5/2018 to note docket text of exhibit numbers. (js) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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13 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Sara Hesse re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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14 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Dion Jackson re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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15 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of James K. Laducer re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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16 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Marcus N. Laverdure, Sr. re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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17 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Kara Longie re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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18 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Moshe Pasternak with exhibits FB-1 through FB-20 and exhibits SL-1 through SL-20 re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 11/5/2018 to note docket text of exhibit numbers. (js) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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19 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT Second Affidavit of Moshe Pasternak re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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20 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT Joint Affidavit of Leslie and Clark ("Kono") Peltier with exhibit 1 re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 11/5/2018 to note docket text of exhibit numbers. (js) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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21 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Adriana Riggs with exhibits 1 and 2 re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 11/5/2018 to note docket text of exhibit numbers. (js) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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22 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Robin Smith re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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23 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Lonna Jackson Street re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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24 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Kim Twinn re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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25 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Vice-Chairman Douglas Yankton re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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26 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Terry Yellow Fat re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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27 Oct. 31, 2018

AFFIDAVIT of Phyllis Young re 9 MEMORANDUM in Support by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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28 Oct. 31, 2018

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Kara Longie, Terry Yellow Fat, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Dion Jackson. Alvin Jaeger waiver sent on 10/31/2018, answer due 12/31/2018. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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29 Oct. 31, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew A. Sagsveen on behalf of Alvin Jaeger (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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Oct. 31, 2018

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Danahy), 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Graber). Clerk's office restricted access to documents and re-filed in non-fillable pdf format at 5 and 6 . (cjs)

30 Nov. 1, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Courtney Rebecca Titus on behalf of Alvin Jaeger (Titus, Courtney) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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31 Nov. 1, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Danielle M. Lang (Filing fee $150, receipt number 119000139) by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Lang, Danielle) Modified on 11/1/2018 to add receipt number (am). (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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32 Nov. 1, 2018

(Text Only) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr granting 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Danielle M. Lang. (am) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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33 Nov. 1, 2018

ORDER by Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland denying 8 Motion for TRO. (MM)

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34 Nov. 2, 2018

STIPULATION Regarding Individual Plaintiffs' Eligibility to Vote in November 2018 General Election by Alvin Jaeger. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Longie Letter Redacted, # 2 Exhibit B - Jackson Letter Redacted, # 3 Exhibit C - Yellow Fat Letter Redacted)(Sagsveen, Matthew) Modified on 11/5/2018 to add exhibit letters. (rh) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

1 Exhibit A - Longie Letter Redacted

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3 Exhibit C - Yellow Fat Letter Redacted

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35 Nov. 2, 2018

ORDER Adopting 34 Stipulation by Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland.(RLB) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

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36 Dec. 13, 2018

STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, 28 Waiver of Service Executed by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

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37 Dec. 14, 2018

(Text Only) ORDER adopting 36 Stipulation. Defendant shall have until 1/07/2019 to file an answer or otherwise respond to plaintiffs' complaint. By Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr. (BG) (Entered: 12/14/2018)

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38 Jan. 7, 2019

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

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39 Jan. 7, 2019

MEMORANDUM in Support re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/07/2019)

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40 Jan. 24, 2019

STIPULATION Extending Plaintiffs' Time to File Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Providing Defendant's Consent to File Amended Complaint, and Extending Defendant's Time to File Responsive Pleading by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 01/24/2019)

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41 Jan. 25, 2019

ORDER adopting 40 Stipulation Extending Plaintiffs' Time to File Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Providing Defendant's Consent to File Amended Complaint, and Extending Defendant's Time to File Responsive Pleading. By Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr. Plaintiffs shall have until 2/28/2019 to file a response to defendant's motion to dismiss or to file an amended complaint. Should plaintiffs file amended complaint, defendant shall have until 5/1/2019 to file a responsive pleading. (BG)

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Jan. 28, 2019

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, andMOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Responses due by 2/28/2019 (rh)

42 Feb. 12, 2019

(Text Only) ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter, as referral judge, for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr no longer assigned to the case, as referral judge. (kmk) (Entered: 02/12/2019)

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43 Feb. 28, 2019

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Kara Longie, Terry Yellow Fat, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Dion Jackson, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.(Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 3/1/2019 to add filer Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (cjs). (Entered: 02/28/2019)

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March 1, 2019

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 43 First Amended Complaint. Clerk's Office added filer Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. (cjs)

44 March 21, 2019

MOTION to Strike 43 Amended Complaint, by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

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45 March 21, 2019

MEMORANDUM in Support re 44 MOTION to Strike 43 Amended Complaint, 46 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 43 Amended Complaint filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) Modified on 3/22/2019 to add link to 46 . (rh) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

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46 March 21, 2019

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 43 Amended Complaint by Alvin Jaeger. (See Document 44 ) (rh) (Entered: 03/22/2019)

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March 22, 2019

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 44 Motion to Strike. Multiple motion relief filed as one relief. Clerk's office filed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer at 46 . Re: 45 Memorandum in Support. Clerk's office added link to Motion at 46 . (rh)

47 March 25, 2019

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter granting 46 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer All Defendants. (GD) (Entered: 03/25/2019)

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48 April 3, 2019

RESPONSE to Motion re 44 MOTION to Strike 43 Amended Complaint, in Opposition to Motion to Strike filed by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) (Entered: 04/03/2019)

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49 April 10, 2019

REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION to Strike 43 Amended Complaint, filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Sagsveen, Matthew) (Entered: 04/10/2019)

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50 June 17, 2019

ORDER by Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland denying as moot 38 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying as moot 38 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting 44 Motion to Strike. (MM) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

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51 June 20, 2019

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Alvin Jaeger filed by Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kara Longie, Terry Yellow Fat, Spirit Lake Tribe, Kim Twinn, Dion Jackson.(Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 6/21/2019 to add "second". (as) (Entered: 06/20/2019)

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52 July 17, 2019

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Phillips on behalf of Alvin Jaeger (Phillips, David) (Entered: 07/17/2019)

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53 July 17, 2019

MOTION to Dismiss by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 07/17/2019)

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54 July 17, 2019

MEMORANDUM in Support re 53 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 07/17/2019)

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55 Aug. 7, 2019

RESPONSE to Motion re 53 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Gaber, Mark) (Entered: 08/07/2019)

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56 Aug. 21, 2019

REPLY to Response to Motion re 53 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 08/21/2019)

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57 Nov. 27, 2019

MOTION for Hearing by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 12/2/2019 to correct motion relief. (rh) (Entered: 11/27/2019)

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58 Nov. 27, 2019

MOTION to Commence Discovery by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (See Document 57 ) (rh) (Entered: 12/02/2019)

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59 Dec. 2, 2019

RESPONSE to Motion re 57 MOTION for Hearing filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 12/02/2019)

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Dec. 2, 2019

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 57 Motion for Discovery. Wrong event selected. Clerk's office corrected event to Motion for Hearing and filed a Miscellaneous Motion (Motion to Commence Discovery) at 58 . (rh)

60 Dec. 6, 2019

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter granting in part and denying in part 57 MOTION for Hearing; granting 58 MOTION to Commence Discovery. Scheduling Conference set for 12/27/2019 at 09:30 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

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61 Dec. 17, 2019

APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Judge by Alvin Jaeger re 60 Order,, Set Hearings,, Terminate Motions, (Phillips, David) (Entered: 12/17/2019)

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62 Dec. 17, 2019

MOTION to Stay re 60 Order,, Set Hearings,, Terminate Motions, by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 12/17/2019)

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63 Dec. 18, 2019

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter denying 62 Motion to Stay. (JS) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

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64 Dec. 18, 2019

*RESTRICTED - WRONG EVENT SELECTED* BRIEF re 61 APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Judge by Alvin Jaeger re 60 Order,, Set Hearings,, Terminate Motions, Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant's Notice of Appeal of Magistrate Hochhalter's Discovery Order by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (Purdon, Timothy) Modified on 12/19/2019 to restrict access. (as) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

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65 Dec. 18, 2019

RESPONSE to Motion re 61 APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Judge by Alvin Jaeger re 60 Order filed by Dion Jackson, Kara Longie, Clark Peltier, Leslie Peltier, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kim Twinn, Terry Yellow Fat. (as) (Entered: 12/19/2019)

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Dec. 19, 2019

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 64 BRIEF. Wrong event selected. Clerk's office restricted access and re-filed as RESPONSE at 65 . (as)

66 Dec. 27, 2019

(Text Only) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter: Scheduling Conference held on 12/27/2019. (BG) (Entered: 12/27/2019)

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67 Dec. 27, 2019

SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. Discovery due by 4/27/2020. Discovery Motions due by 4/28/2020. Plaintiff(s) Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports due by 3/16/2020. Defendant(s) Expert Witness Disclosures and Reports due by 4/13/2020. Plaintiff(s) Rebuttal Expert Disclosures due by 4/27/2020. Defendant(s) Rebuttal Expert Disclosures due by 4/27/2020. Discovery Depositions of Expert Witnesses due by 4/27/2020. Join Additional Parties due by 2/3/2020. Amended Pleadings due by 2/3/2020. Nondispositive Motions due by 4/6/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 4/6/2020.(BG) (Entered: 12/27/2019)

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68 Dec. 27, 2019

NOTICE of Hearing: Bench Trial set for 5/4/2020 at 9:00 AM in Bismarck Eagle Courtroom before Judge Daniel L. Hovland (5 days). (BG) (Entered: 12/27/2019)

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69 Dec. 27, 2019

ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/21/2020 at 9:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (BG)

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70 Dec. 27, 2019

ORDER: Status Conference set for 2/4/2020 at 9:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (BG)

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71 Jan. 7, 2020

ORDER by Judge Daniel L. Hovland denying 61 Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Judge (MM) (Main Document 71 replaced on 1/7/2020 to correct case number) (cjs). Regenerated on 1/7/2020 (cjs). (Entered: 01/07/2020)

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72 Jan. 24, 2020

MOTION for Protective Order by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 01/24/2020)

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73 Jan. 24, 2020

MEMORANDUM in Support re 72 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation for Protective Order)(Phillips, David) (Entered: 01/24/2020)

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74 Jan. 27, 2020

PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (BG)

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75 Feb. 4, 2020

(Text Only) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter: Status Conference held on 2/4/2020. (JS) (Entered: 02/04/2020)

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76 Feb. 5, 2020

MOTION for Protective Order by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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77 Feb. 5, 2020

MEMORANDUM in Support re 76 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 02/05/2020)

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78 Feb. 7, 2020

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter granting 76 Motion for Protective Order (JS) (Entered: 02/07/2020)

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79 Feb. 10, 2020

ORDER by Judge Daniel L. Hovland denying 53 Motion to Dismiss (MM)

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80 Feb. 12, 2020

(Text Only) ORDER: Status Conference set for 2/13/2020 at 08:30 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. Call-in information provided to counsel by email. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS) (Entered: 02/12/2020)

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81 Feb. 13, 2020

(Text Only) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter: Status Conference held on 2/13/2020. (JS) (Entered: 02/13/2020)

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82 Feb. 13, 2020

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS) (Entered: 02/13/2020)

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83 Feb. 19, 2020

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Alvin Jaeger. (Phillips, David) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

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84 Feb. 20, 2020

(Text Only) ORDER by Judge Daniel L. Hovland granting 83 Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendant's answer to the second amended complaint is due on or before 3/14/2020. (RLB) (Entered: 02/20/2020)

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Feb. 20, 2020

Set/Reset Deadlines: Alvin Jaeger answer to Second Amended Complaint due 3/14/2020. (cjs)

85 March 11, 2020

ORDER: Status Conference set for 3/13/2020 at 11:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (BG)

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86 March 13, 2020

ORDER Extending Stay by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

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87 March 13, 2020

(Text Only) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter: Status Conference held on 3/13/2020. (JS) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

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March 13, 2020

Set/Reset Deadlines: Alvin Jaeger answer due 4/13/2020 as to 51 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. See Order at 86 . (am)

88 April 9, 2020

ORDER: Status Conference set for 4/10/2020 at 10:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS) (Main Document 88 replaced on 4/15/2020 to remove blank page 2) (js). (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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89 April 10, 2020

ORDER Extending Stay Until April 27, 2020 by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (JS)

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90 April 10, 2020

(Text Only) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter: Status Conference held on 4/10/2020. (JS) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

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April 10, 2020

Set/Reset Deadlines: Alvin Jaeger answer to Second Amended Complaint due 4/27/2020. (cjs)

91 April 16, 2020

(Text Only) ORDER: The final pretrial conference set for 4/21/2020 is cancelled. It shall be rescheduled at a later date and time if necessary. By Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter. (BG) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

North Dakota

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2018

Closing Date: April 27, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individuals belonging to American Indian Tribes and the American Indian Tribes themselves.

Plaintiff Type(s):

American Indian Tribe

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Alvin Jaeger

State of North Dakota

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Accessibility law, 52 U.S.C. § 20102 (previously 42 U.S.C. §§ 1973ee et seq.)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Fifteenth Amendment

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of North Dakota 1:18-cv-00222

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 20-02142

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Voter Registration

Voting Process Changes

Amount Defendant Pays: 452983.76

Issues

Voting:

Voter ID

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

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