Case: Cross v. Fox

1:20-cv-00177 | U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2020

Closed Date: Feb. 4, 2022

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Yao Zhu (12/27/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Hochhalter, Clare R. (North Dakota)

Attorney for Plaintiff

King, Lawrence E. (North Dakota)

Pathroff, Dennis (North Dakota)

Attorney for Defendant

Breuer, Peter (North Dakota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:20-cv-00177

Complaint

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

Complaint
6

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Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
5

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Motion for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
21

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Memorandum in Support of the Tribal Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
20

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Tribal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

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Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

Order/Opinion

497 F.Supp.3d 432

24

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Judgment

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

Order/Opinion
25

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Notice of Appeal

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

Pleading / Motion / Brief
27-1

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Court of Appeals Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Jan. 14, 2022

Jan. 14, 2022

Order/Opinion

23 F.4th 797

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18486057/cross-v-fox/

Last updated Aug. 9, 2025, 10:41 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Judy Brugh, Fred Fox, Mark Fox, Monica Mayer, Mervin Packineau, Randy Phelan, Cory Spotted Bear (Filing fee $400, receipt number 120001102) filed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A- Election Board Rejection Letter, # 3 Exhibit B- MHA Supreme Court Order, # 4 Exhibit C- Affidavit of Raymond Cross (Unsigned), # 5 Exhibit D- Asst Sec. Of Interior D'Ewart Letter, # 6 Exhibit E- Price 4.27.20 Letter to Fox, # 7 Exhibit F-TAT Corporate Charter, # 8 Exhibit G- 2020 TAT Election Notice, # 9 Exhibit H- Cross's COVID-19 Test Result, # 10 Affidavit of Lawrence King)(mf) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Exhibit A- Election Board Rejection Letter

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3 Exhibit B- MHA Supreme Court Order

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4 Exhibit C- Affidavit of Raymond Cross (Unsigned)

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5 Exhibit D- Asst Sec. Of Interior D'Ewart Letter

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6 Exhibit E- Price 4.27.20 Letter to Fox

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7 Exhibit F-TAT Corporate Charter

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8 Exhibit G- 2020 TAT Election Notice

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9 Exhibit H- Cross's COVID-19 Test Result

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10 Affidavit of Lawrence King

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Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

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2

NOTICE of Direct Assignment as to Raymond Cross. Consent/Reassignment Form due by 10/13/2020. (mf) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER
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NOTICE of Direct Assignment as to Marilyn Hudson. Consent/Reassignment Form due by 10/13/2020. (mf) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER
4

Summons Issued as to Judy Brugh, Fred Fox, Mark Fox, Monica Mayer, Mervin Packineau, Randy Phelan, Cory Spotted Bear. (mf) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER
5

MOTION for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

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6

MEMORANDUM in Support re 5 MOTION for Declaratory Judgment, 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Election Board Rejection Letter, # 2 Exhibit B - Eligible TAT Voters, # 3 Exhibit C - Time, Travel Costs, # 4 Exhibit D - NDSU Fiscal Analysis)(King, Lawrence) Modified on 9/30/2020 to add link. (js) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

1 Exhibit A - Election Board Rejection Letter

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2 Exhibit B - Eligible TAT Voters

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3 Exhibit C - Time, Travel Costs

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4 Exhibit D - NDSU Fiscal Analysis

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Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

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AFFIDAVIT of Lawrence E. King re 6 MEMORANDUM in Support, by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER
8

MOTION Requesting Oral Argument by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER
9

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. See Document filed at 5 . (js) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Sept. 29, 2020

Sept. 29, 2020

PACER

DOCKET CORRECTION re: 5 MOTION for Declaratory Judgment. Multiple relief document filed as one relief. Clerks Office filed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction at 9 . (js)

Sept. 30, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020

PACER
10

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Fred Fox served on 10/2/2020, answer due 10/23/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

PACER
11

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Mark Fox served on 10/2/2020, answer due 10/23/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/05/2020)

Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

PACER
12

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Cory Spotted Bear served on 10/1/2020, answer due 10/22/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

PACER
13

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Mervin Packineau served on 10/3/2020, answer due 10/26/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

Oct. 7, 2020

Oct. 7, 2020

PACER
14

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Monica Mayer served on 10/2/2020, answer due 10/23/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/08/2020)

Oct. 8, 2020

Oct. 8, 2020

PACER
15

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. Randy Phelan served on 10/11/2020, answer due 11/2/2020 (King, Lawrence) (Entered: 10/12/2020)

Oct. 12, 2020

Oct. 12, 2020

PACER
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SECOND NOTICE of Direct Assignment as to Raymond Cross. Consent/Reassignment Form due by 10/26/2020. (mf) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER
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SECOND NOTICE of Direct Assignment as to Marilyn Hudson. Consent/Reassignment Form due by 10/26/2020. (mf) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER
18

CONSENT/REASSIGNMENT FORM by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. (jb) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER
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(Text Only) ORDER REASSIGNING CASE to Judge Daniel M. Traynor and referring to Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter no longer the presiding Judge assigned to the case by Chief Judge Peter D. Welte.(jb) (Entered: 10/19/2020)

Oct. 19, 2020

Oct. 19, 2020

PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Judy Brugh, Fred Fox, Mark Fox, Monica Mayer, Mervin Packineau, Randy Phelan, Cory Spotted Bear. (Breuer, Peter) (Entered: 10/26/2020)

Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Judy Brugh, Fred Fox, Mark Fox, Monica Mayer, Mervin Packineau, Randy Phelan, Cory Spotted Bear. (Attachments: # 1 *RESTRICTED - WRONG DOCUMENT ATTACHED* Exhibit MHA Nation Constitution and Bylaws)(Breuer, Peter) Modified on 10/27/2020 to restrict access to attachment. (rh) (Entered: 10/26/2020)

Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

Clearinghouse
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E-Filing Modification Request re 21 MEMORANDUM in Support (rh) (Entered: 10/27/2020)

Oct. 27, 2020

Oct. 27, 2020

PACER
23

ORDER by Judge Daniel M. Traynor denying as moot 5 Motion for Declaratory Judgment; denying as moot 8 Motion Requesting Oral Argument ; denying as moot 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 20 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. This case is DISMISSED without prejudice. (KC) (Entered: 10/28/2020)

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

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CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Cory Spotted Bear, Fred Fox, Judy Brugh, Mark Fox, Mervin Packineau, Monica Mayer, Randy Phelan against Marilyn Hudson, Raymond Cross. The matter is dismissed without prejudice.(rh) (Entered: 10/28/2020)

Oct. 28, 2020

Oct. 28, 2020

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 24 Clerk's Judgment, 23 Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. Filing fee $505, Receipt #ANDDC-2069585. (King, Lawrence) Modified on 11/19/2020 to add receipt number (cjs). (Entered: 11/19/2020)

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

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Transmittal of Notice of Appeal Supplement to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals re 25 Notice of Appeal, (cjs) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

PACER

USCA Case Number 20-3424 for 25 Notice of Appeal. (mf)

Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

PACER
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USCA JUDGMENT as to 25 Notice of Appeal, filed by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson. Dismissal of Cross's claims is affirmed. (Attachments: # 1 Court of Appeals Opinion)(jb) (Entered: 01/14/2022)

1 Court of Appeals Opinion

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Jan. 14, 2022

Jan. 14, 2022

Clearinghouse
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MANDATE of USCA as to 25 Notice of Appeal, filed by Raymond Cross, Marilyn Hudson (mf) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Feb. 4, 2022

Feb. 4, 2022

RECAP

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: Sept. 29, 2020

Closing Date: Feb. 4, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Members of the Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) that includes Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (also referred to as MHA Nation).

Plaintiff Type(s):

American Indian Tribe

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, Tribe

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Civil Rights Act of 1957/1960, 52 U.S.C. § 10101 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1971)

Voting Rights Act, section 2, 52 U.S.C. § 10301 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973)

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Voting Process Changes

Issues

Voting:

Vote dilution

Voter qualifications

Voter registration rules

Voting: General & Misc.

Voting: Physical/Effective Access